IDs Released For Bethel Murder-Suicide Victims IDs Released For Bethel Murder-Suicide Victims
IDs Released For Bethel Murder-Suicide Victims A man and a woman found dead from gunshot wounds in a Fairfield County home have been identified by the state's chief medical examiner's office. The couple was found in Bethel around 11:50 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31 on Reservoir Street after police responded to a report of yelling coming from the home. Inside, Bethel Police officers found Traci-Marie Jones, age 52, and Lester Jones, age 58, dead from gunshot wounds. The medical examiner's office released the identities of both victims, saying Traci-Marie Jones died from head and trunk gunshots and was the victim of a homicide, while …
2 Dead In Suspected Bethel Murder-Suicide 2 Dead In Suspected Bethel Murder-Suicide
2 Dead In Suspected Bethel Murder-Suicide Yelling coming from a home in Northern Fairfield County led police to discover two people shot inside. The incident took place in Bethel around 11:50 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31 on Reservoir Street. The Bethel Police Department received a call about yelling coming from a home. When officers responded, they found a man and woman inside the home suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, said the Bethel Police Department. Officers began treating the couple, but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The man was taken to Danbury Hospital where he was also pronounced dead. The iden…
Accused Sexual Predator Nabbed By State Police In Hudson Valley Accused Sexual Predator Nabbed By State Police In Hudson Valley
Accused Sexual Predator Nabbed By State Police In Hudson Valley An accused sexual predator from Connecticut is behind bars without bail after allegedly sexually assaulting a child under the age of 11 years old in the Hudson Valley. Fairfield County resident Patrick Lynch, age 41, of Bethel, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 18 following an indictment for predatory sexual assault of a child, by an Orange County grand jury, said Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police. The arrest was made in conjunction with Orange County Child Protective Services and Bethel Police Department in Connecticut after receiving a law enforcement tip in July of 2020, N…
'A Dream For Me': High School Senior From Bethel To Join Division I Team 'A Dream For Me': High School Senior From Bethel To Join Division I Team
'A Dream For Me': High School Senior From Bethel To Join Division I Team A talented senior from a high school in Fairfield County will play for a Division I women's equestrian team in college.  Bethel resident Emily Clee, a senior at the Wooster School in Danbury, will join Auburn University's Divison I women's equestrian team after she graduates, according to Wooster School officials.  Already a skilled rider, Clee has proved herself in competitions, including top honors in the 2022 Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search 3* in Northern Westchester at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Show in North Salem.  The sport is nothing new for her, as…
Popular Family-Run Supermarket Opens New Location In Danbury Popular Family-Run Supermarket Opens New Location In Danbury
Popular Family-Run Supermarket Opens New Location In Danbury A family-run supermarket has expanded to a new location in Fairfield County. Caraluzzi’s Markets opened its new Danbury location at 102 Mill Plain Road earlier this month. The owners also operate locations in Bethel, Wilton, and Newtown, along with numerous wine and spirits stores. The owners said the Danbury location is unique to the other three supermarket locations, as it also offers traditional wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas, along with expanded café offerings such as acai bowls, soft serve ice cream, and smoothies. "The market is beautiful and laid out nicely," Bil…
ID Released For Fairfield County Man Struck, Killed In Hit-Run Crash ID Released For Fairfield County Man Struck, Killed In Hit-Run Crash
ID Released For Fairfield County Man Struck, Killed In Hit-Run Crash Police in Connecticut have identified a Fairfield County man who was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash. John W. Capodanno, age 64, of Bethel, was killed around 9:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 6 in Litchfield County in the area of 177 Danbury Road in New Milford. According to New Milford Police, Capodanno was crossing the street when he was struck and killed by a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse driven by Maria Bosch, age 41, of New Milford. Bosch, who was not injured, fled the scene but her vehicle was found at a nearby apartment complex, police said. She is cooperating with the police, officials…
Monroe Woman Claims $100,000 CASH5 Lottery Prize Monroe Woman Claims $100,000 CASH5 Lottery Prize
Monroe Woman Claims $100,000 Cash5 Lottery Prize Connecticut Lottery announced the latest residents who claimed major prizes. An unnamed New Haven County resident, from Naugatuck, claimed a $1,000,000 prize from a "Win up to $5,000 a month for life second edition" ticket purchased at Stop One Mart LLC, the lottery reported on Monday, Aug. 8. CT Lottery said the store is at the Mobil gas station, located at 282 South Main St. in Naugatuck. The lottery also announced that Fairfield County resident Gloria Rubis, of Monroe, claimed a $100,000 CASH5 prize from a ticket purchased at Big Y World Class Market, located at 83 Stony Hill Road …
Woman, Man From Fairfield County Each Win $20K In CT Lottery Woman, Man From Fairfield County Each Win $20K In CT Lottery
Woman, Man From Fairfield County Each Win $20K In CT Lottery Connecticut Lottery announced a group of new prize winners, including a resident who claimed a $100,000 prize. An unnamed New Britain resident claimed a $100,000 Cashworld 11 prize from a ticket purchased at Quick N Easy, located at 1517 Stanley St. in New Britain, CT Lottery announced on Thursday, July 28. On Wednesday, July 27, CT Lottery also announced the following winners: Hartford County resident Jerrod Delagrave, of Plantsville, claimed a $50,000 Spicy Hot Cash prize from a ticket purchased at Fas Mart #302 in Newington. Middlesex County resident Jacqueline Etheridge, of Portl…
Man Rescued From Bethel Trench Collapse By Rescuers Who Dug By Hand Man Rescued From Bethel Trench Collapse By Rescuers Who Dug By Hand
Man Rescued From Bethel Trench Collapse By Rescuers Who Dug By Hand A worker is in serious condition after being buried up to his neck in a trench collapse that had rescuers digging by hand at times to save the man. The incident took place in Northern Fairfield County around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11 in Bethel on Budd Drive in the Stony Hill district. Stony Hill firefighters arrived on the scene and found a man buried up to his chin in a 13-15 foot trench that had collapsed, said Assistant Chief Patrick Magyar, of the Stony Hill Fire Department. The man was conscious and talking when rescuers arrived on the scene, Magyar said.  Once additional…
Bethel Man Admits To Underpayment Of $500K In Income Taxes Bethel Man Admits To Underpayment Of $500K In Income Taxes
Bethel Man Admits To Underpayment Of $500K In Income Taxes A Fairfield County business owner is facing federal prison time after admitting to underpaying more than $500,000 in income taxes. Bethel resident Timothy P. Draper, age 54, pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion Monday, April 18 in Hartford federal court. Prosecutors said Draper failed to deposit numerous checks into his landscaping and rental business accounts, resulting in underreporting approximately $1.8 million on his tax returns between 2015 and 2017. Draper was also accused of paying personal expenses out of the business accounts and failing to categorize the payments as inco…
Carjacking Suspect Nabbed After Pursuit, CT State Police Say Carjacking Suspect Nabbed After Pursuit, CT State Police Say
Carjacking Suspect Nabbed After Pursuit, CT State Police Say A Fairfield County man was charged with armed carjacking after stealing a BMW sedan at gunpoint and then fleeing from state police. The incident began in Newtown around 10:55 a.m., Thursday, April 14, when state police were notified that an armed carjacking had just taken place. The vehicle was spotted by troopers traveling on I 84 east by Exit 14 in New Haven County in Southbury shortly after the incident occurred, Connecticut State Police said. The vehicle engaged troopers in pursuit and got off the highway at Exit 15 where it crashed, state police said. The driver was taken into custod…
Eight Nabbed For Allegedly Selling Drugs In Bust At CT Business Eight Nabbed For Allegedly Selling Drugs In Bust At CT Business
Eight Nabbed For Allegedly Selling Drugs In Bust At CT Business Eight people have been arrested for allegedly selling drugs in Connecticut. The bust went down around 7 p.m., Thursday, April 7 at a Hartford business called Hot Mama's, following a long investigation into illegal drug sales, said Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police. Seized during the search included: Four firearms More than $30,000 in cash 145 pounds of marijuana 160 bags of fentanyl 14 grams of cocaine Hundreds of THC edibles and candy bars Two pounds of hallucinogenic mushrooms 100 bottles of liquid THC  50 bottles of “Lean” In total, eight people were arrested: Julio Faja…