“Funny Money” Leads To Arrests At Danbury Fair Mall
Two New Yorkers were arrested after police say they used counterfeit cash at the Danbury Fair mall. Officers nabbed 21-year-old Juliana Campetti and 27-year-old Sergio Pesantes-Saenz after store employees spotted the fake bills and alerted security. Investigators say the pair attempted multiple fraudulent purchases before they were taken into custody. Both face organized retail theft, […]
Read MoreLamont Calls For Hate Crime Streamlining
Governor Ned Lamont is proposing a bill to streamline Connecticut’s hate crime laws, making it easier for police and prosecutors to charge offenders. The plan consolidates scattered statutes into a single chapter and removes the “malicious intent” requirement to align with other states.
Read MoreProposal Calling For Transformation Of Historic New Milford Building
New Milford is considering a proposal to transform the historic 50 East Street building into a cultural center with housing for artists. Plans call for restoring the former school building, incorporating an arts space and 21 affordable housing units for artists in residence. The proposal also includes a new three-story building with 40 more affordable […]
Read MoreHigh Winds Cause Lots Of Power Outages
Strong winds knocked out power for thousands across Connecticut Wednesday, with gusts reaching 55 miles per hour. Eversource reported more than 2,000 outages at the peak, with Roxbury, Washington, and Danbury hit hardest. Crews worked through the night, bringing that number down to 157 by Thursday morning.
Read MoreUtilities File Suit Against State Regulator
Eversource Energy and Avangrid are suing Connecticut’s utility regulator, claiming its chairwoman, Marissa Gillette, has been making decisions without input from other commissioners. The lawsuit argues this has impacted hundreds of rulings since 2020. The utilities have been in a long-running battle with PURA over rate decisions, including a 2023 ruling that slashed rate hikes […]
Read MoreState Police Issue Warning For Putnam County Residents
New York State Police are urging residents in Putnam county to be extra vigilant after a series of targeted burglaries. They say the crimes have mainly targeted Asian American households. Residents are advised to enhance security, stay alert for suspicious activity, and report any concerns to local law enforcement.
Read MoreWoman Arrested For Breaking Into Ex’s Home And Causing A ‘Disturbance’
A Connecticut woman is facing some serious charges after police say she broke into her ex’s home and caused a disturbance. Police in Westport began investigating Milissa Gorman last August after a complaint from a former boyfriend, who provided video evidence. Investigators say Gorman made false accusations and attempted to obtain a restraining order under […]
Read MoreWomen United
United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut launched Women United at the Westport Library, bringing over 100 attendees together to support women and children. Keynote speaker Sheri West and a panel of female leaders shared insights on leadership and empowerment.
Read More