Danbury Crime On The Increase
Danbury saw an 8% increase in reported crime in 2024, with vandalism and intimidation among the top offenses. Despite the rise, Mayor Roberto Alves attributes it to improved police-community relations, saying more people are reporting incidents. Juvenile arrests were down, while calls for service rose nearly 10%.
Read MoreYearslong Sexual Abuse Allegations Result In Charges Against Danbury Man
A Danbury man is facing serious charges following allegations of yearslong sexual abuse involving a minor. 39 year old Carlos Arcos Jr. is now charged with multiple felony counts, including illegal sexual contact and second-degree sexual assault. Police say the investigation began last March when a teenage girl reported that Arcos had been abusing her […]
Read MoreLegislature To Focus On Education Funding
Connecticut’s legislative session begins this week with education funding as a major focus. Lawmakers will address the expiration of federal pandemic relief funds, which has left K-12 schools and higher education institutions facing budget shortfalls. Proposals include revising state fiscal rules to boost funding, with debates expected over teacher salaries and special education funding.
Read MoreFormer Connecticut Official Headed To Prison For Hit And Run
A former city employee here in Connecticut, will spend two years in prison for a hit-and-run that nearly killed a teenager nearly two years ago. John Egan, who worked for the city of Waterbury, struck then-17-year-old Bryan Calle with his car on May 26, 2023 and fled the scene. Calle, now 19, remains in physical […]
Read MoreDanbury Gas Prices Trend Lower Than National Average
Gas prices in Greater Danbury are trending below the national average of $3.06 per gallon. According to GasBuddy, some of the lowest prices include Costco in Brookfield and Xpress Fuel in New Milford, both at $2.65. In Danbury, several stations offer fuel at $2.83. For more savings tips, check with your local AAA.
Read MoreLamont Calls For Minute Of Silence Thursday To Honor Former President Jimmy Carter
Governor Ned Lamont has declared Thursday a Day of Remembrance for the late President Jimmy Carter, urging a statewide minute of silence at 10 a.m., aligning with his funeral in Washington. President Biden has also declared it a National Day of Mourning.
Read MoreWidespread Weather Related Power Outages
Freezing temperatures and high winds caused power outages across most of Connecticut Tuesday, with more than 2,800 customers initially affected. Eversource reported the majority of outages. By late evening, outages dropped to about 560 statewide. Fallen tree limbs were the primary cause, according to the utility. Wind gusts reached up to 50 mph in some […]
Read MoreDanbury Cancer Treatment Center Proposal Still Hanging In Balance
A five-year effort to establish an $80 million cancer treatment center in Danbury is now in confidential settlement negotiations with Connecticut’s Office of Health Strategy. The state previously denied the application twice. The last-ditch effort seeks a compromise to bring proton therapy, a cutting-edge cancer treatment, to Fairfield County.
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