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Stolen Heirloom Ring Melted Down After Housekeeper Steals It From Rye Home: Police Stolen Heirloom Ring Melted Down After Housekeeper Steals It From Rye Home: Police
Stolen Heirloom Ring Melted Down After Housekeeper Steals It From Rye Home: Police A Connecticut woman is accused of stealing a family heirloom from her employer’s home in Westchester County, NY — a ring that police said was later melted down before it could be recovered.  Fairfield County resident Joise Cabral-Rosa, 30, of Bethel, was arrested on Thursday, April 2, following an investigation into missing jewelry reported earlier this year, the City of Rye Police Department announced.  According to police, the case began on March 12, when a Rye resident reported that a ring, described as a family heirloom passed down through generations, had gone missing.&n…
'Flex Lanes' Are Coming To Ease Traffic Jams On I-84 In Danbury 'Flex Lanes' Are Coming To Ease Traffic Jams On I-84 In Danbury
'Flex Lanes' Are Coming To Ease Traffic Jams On I-84 In Danbury The Connecticut Department of Transportation is planning a “flex lane” for Interstate 84 and Route 7 in Danbury to tackle some of the region’s worst traffic. The project would let drivers use the highway shoulder during rush hours. It’s part of a plan to ease congestion and improve mobility in one of the busiest corridors in the state. A video released by the DOT shows how it will work. A green arrow means the shoulder is open to traffic. A red X means it’s closed. A yellow X warns drivers the lane will end soon. The CTDOT has determined that a Flex Lane concept, which uses the median…
Starbucks To Shutter Newington Location In Round Of Layoffs, Store Closures Starbucks To Shutter Newington Location In Round Of Layoffs, Store Closures
Starbucks To Shutter Newington Location In Round Of Layoffs, Store Closures In a cost-cutting move, Starbucks announced it will eliminate about 900 jobs and shut down 100 stores across North America as it struggles with declining sales. Two of those closures are in Connecticut. CEO Brian Niccol shared the news with employees on Thursday, Sept. 25, calling the restructuring effort the "Back to Starbucks" plan. He said the initiative is aimed at improving customer engagement and streamlining corporate operations. The company said it plans to close underperforming stores—locations that fail to meet Starbucks’ standards or show limited financial potential. In Connecti…
Danbury Mayor Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, Vows To Keep Serving Danbury Mayor Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, Vows To Keep Serving
Danbury Mayor Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, Vows To Keep Serving Danbury Mayor Roberto L. Alves has revealed he is undergoing treatment for cancer. Alves said in a statement on Tuesday, Sept. 23, he was diagnosed with Large B-Cell Lymphoma, which he described as a serious but treatable form of cancer. He confirmed he has started treatment and is under the care of his doctors.  “While this is a deeply personal matter for my family and me, I believe it is important to be transparent with the community I serve. My prognosis is strong, and I will continue to serve Danbury as Mayor, our state as Chair of the Connecticut Democratic Party, and in all of my…
Danbury Man Guilty Of Illegally Reentering US After Arrest in Teen Sex Trafficking Case: DOJ Danbury Man Guilty Of Illegally Reentering US After Arrest in Teen Sex Trafficking Case: DOJ
Danbury Man Guilty Of Illegally Reentering US After Arrest in Teen Sex Trafficking Case: DOJ A 25-year-old Danbury man who just pleaded guilty in federal court to unlawful reentry still faces state charges for allegedly sexually abusing a child, officials said.  Stanlin Daniel Vasquez-Salinas, is an Ecuadorian national who was previously deported from the United States in May 2020, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut said. Vasquez-Salinas still faces state charges of conspiracy to commit commercial sexual abuse of a minor between 15 and 17 years old, authorities said. Danbury police and FBI agents raided a home on Chappelle Street on March 11, where the…
'Unforgettable Human': Former Brewster Mayor, Southeast Town Supervisor Dies 'Unforgettable Human': Former Brewster Mayor, Southeast Town Supervisor Dies
'Unforgettable Human': Former Brewster Mayor, Southeast Town Supervisor Dies A much-loved former mayor and longtime civic leader in Putnam County has died. John Dunford, the former mayor of Brewster and Southeast Town Supervisor, died peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 30 in Danbury, Connecticut at the age of 80, according to his obituary. Dunford, a lifelong Brewster resident, was known for his decades of public service. He served as mayor of the Village of Brewster from 1977 to 1979 and later as Town of Southeast Supervisor from 2003 to 2007. He also held seats on the Southeast Town Board and worked as Commissioner of the Putnam County Board of Elections.  In reco…
Ecuadorian National In Danbury Sentenced To Prison For Abusing Child; Faces Deportation, 9: DOJ Ecuadorian National In Danbury Sentenced To Prison For Abusing Child; Faces Deportation, 9: DOJ
Ecuadorian National In Danbury Sentenced To Prison For Abusing Child; Faces Deportation, 9: DOJ A 34-year-old Ecuadorian national will spend the next 25 years in prison for abusing a child and creating child sexual abuse material, federal authorities said.  Enrique Paulo Pucha-Jimenez, who last lived in Danbury, had pleaded guilty to producing child pornography last year, the US Attorney for Connecticut announced on Tuesday, Sept. 2.  Federal prosecutors said that between November 2020 and August 2023, Pucha-Jimenez sexually abused a girl who was between the ages of 9 and 12 years old. He used his cellphone to take photographs and videos of the abuse. Police arrested him in…
College Student Killed In Newtown Mustang Crash Mourned College Student Killed In Newtown Mustang Crash Mourned
College Student Killed In Newtown Mustang Crash Mourned By all accounts, Mary Cordero’s future was full of promise.  That future was tragically cut short when the 19-year-old Western Connecticut State University junior died in a car crash over the weekend. Now, the Newtown community is rallying to support her grieving family. Cordero, a Danbury native, was sitting in the center back seat of a red 2017 Ford Mustang GT as it sped along Berkshire Road in Newtown, just west of Zoar Road, around 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, police said. Original Report: Teen Killed In Newtown Wreck That Sent Several To Hospital Investigators believe the driver…
Teen Killed, Others Critical After Mustang Smashes Into Newtown Tree: Police Teen Killed, Others Critical After Mustang Smashes Into Newtown Tree: Police
Teen Killed, Others Critical After Mustang Smashes Into Newtown Tree: Police A speeding Mustang packed with five people crashed into a tree in Connecticut early Sunday morning, leaving a 19-year-old woman dead and two others critically injured, police said. The Newtown Police Department says the crash happened shortly before 2:45 a.m. on Aug. 24 on Berkshire Road (Route 34), just west of Zoar Road. Investigators determined a red 2017 Ford Mustang GT was speeding westbound when the driver failed to negotiate a curve, sending the Mustang off the road and head-on into a large tree. There were five people in the car at the time of the crash, including 19-year-old Danbu…
Man Shot In Neck In Danbury, Suspect Crashes Police Car During Chase Man Shot In Neck In Danbury, Suspect Crashes Police Car During Chase
Man Shot In Neck In Danbury, Suspect Crashes Police Car During Chase A man was shot in the neck, sparking a chase that ended when the suspected Danbury shooter crashed into a police car near the New York border.  Danbury police said the shooting happened Friday night, Aug. 22, near 2 Lake Avenue. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to his neck. Officers provided medical assistance until paramedics arrived, who took him to an area hospital. Police did not provide the man's name or an update on his condition. Authorities quickly identified the suspect’s vehicle in the area. After a brief pursui…
ICE Arrests 65 In CT In Retaliatory Operation, Danbury, Stamford Leaders Decry Tactics ICE Arrests 65 In CT In Retaliatory Operation, Danbury, Stamford Leaders Decry Tactics
ICE Arrests 65 In CT In Retaliatory Operation, Danbury, Stamford Leaders Decry Tactics Federal immigration agents launched a sweeping, multi-day raid across Connecticut last week, arresting 65 people in what officials openly admitted was a direct response to the state’s new sanctuary law. The move drew swift condemnation from community leaders, who accused Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of spreading fear through intimidation. ICE’s Boston field office confirmed the crackdown — dubbed “Operation Broken Trust” — was designed to send a warning to lawmakers after Connecticut passed the Trust Act in May. The law limits cooperation between local police and federal immigra…
Danbury Lawmaker Arrested Again On Shoplifting Charge: Cops Danbury Lawmaker Arrested Again On Shoplifting Charge: Cops
Danbury Lawmaker Arrested Again On Shoplifting Charge: Cops A Connecticut state representative is facing criminal charges for the second time in less than two months. Raghib Allie-Brennan, the 34-year-old Democratic lawmaker representing Bethel and Danbury, turned himself in to police on Monday, July 28, and was charged with sixth-degree larceny, Bethel police said in a news release. Authorities have not released details about the alleged theft.  A judge released him on a promise to appear at his Aug. 5 court date.  This marks the second arrest this summer for Allie-Brennan, who serves as the chief majority whip in the state legislature.…
Just Plane Indecent: Mile High Romp In Front Of Children Lands Danbury Couple In Cuffs Just Plane Indecent: Mile High Romp In Front Of Children Lands Danbury Couple In Cuffs
Just Plane Indecent: Mile High Romp In Front Of Children Lands Danbury Couple In Cuffs A Connecticut couple was arrested over the weekend after multiple people — including children — witnessed their attempt to join the Mile-High Club aboard a JetBlue flight, authorities said. Trista Reilly, 42, and Christopher Arnold, 43, both of Danbury, face two felony charges of lewd and lascivious exhibition, according to Florida authorities. The duo was aboard a Sarasota, Florida-bound flight on Saturday morning, July 19.  Shortly after their 10:30 a.m. takeoff from John F. Kennedy International Airport, a woman alerted a JetBlue flight attendant that she and her two children had s…
Danbury Teen Who Drowned On July 4th Had Big Dreams; Community Rallies Around Family Danbury Teen Who Drowned On July 4th Had Big Dreams; Community Rallies Around Family
Danbury Teen Who Drowned On July 4th Had Big Dreams; Community Rallies Around Family The community is rallying around the family of an 18-year-old who drowned while swimming in a Connecticut reservoir on the Fourth of July. Ángel Chumpi Rios was reported missing around 3 p.m. after entering the water at Mountain Pond, police said. Danbury firefighters found him around 5:30 p.m. and took him to an area hospital, but doctors could not save his life.  A memorial service for the Danbury teen was held Wednesday, July 9, from 2 to 9 p.m. at the Ecuadorian Civic Center at 20 West St. in Danbury. Rios' mother will return his body to Ecuador, where his father and brothers …
Missing Danbury Teen Swimmer Dies After Police Rescue Missing Danbury Teen Swimmer Dies After Police Rescue
Missing Danbury Teen Swimmer Dies After Police Rescue A missing Connecticut teenager who was rescued in Danbury over the weekend has died, authorities said.  Danbury police rescued the unidentified teen in the Long Ridge Road area around 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 5. Authorities rushed him to a nearby hospital, but doctors were unable to save the child's life, police said.  "Our thoughts are with the victim's family and loved ones," Danbury police Spokesperson Erin Henry said.
Cat Dumped In Carrier Near Reservoir In Southeast: Woman Arrested For Animal Cruelty, SPCA Says Cat Dumped In Carrier Near Reservoir In Southeast: Woman Arrested For Animal Cruelty, SPCA Says
Cat Dumped In Carrier Near Reservoir In Southeast: Woman Arrested For Animal Cruelty, SPCA Says A 57-year-old Connecticut woman has been arrested for allegedly abandoning a cat in a carrier along a remote road in the Hudson Valley, NY, officials announced.   According to the Putnam County SPCA, the disturbing incident began on Wednesday, June 11, when a good Samaritan discovered a plastic cat carrier containing a male cat near a wooded area off Old Milltown Road in the Putnam County town of Southeast, not far from the East Branch Reservoir, as Daily Voice reported at the time.  The three-year-old cat was taken to the Putnam Humane Society in Carmel, and SPCA detectives …
ATV Rider Left Near Death After Danbury Crash; Friends Fled Before Help Arrived: Police ATV Rider Left Near Death After Danbury Crash; Friends Fled Before Help Arrived: Police
ATV Rider Left Near Death After Danbury Crash; Friends Fled Before Help Arrived: Police An all-terrain vehicle rider was left with life-threatening injuries after a crash on South Street in Danbury, according to local police. Danbury Police say they responded to South Street around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, where they found the rider lying on the sidewalk next to a damaged ATV.  Paramedics rushed them to Danbury Hospital with "critical and life-threatening" injuries. Danbury police did not release their name or age.  Two other ATV riders who were with the victim sped away before police arrived, authorities said.  South Street was shut down for several…
Stolen Audi Leads I-684 Chase In Brewster, Ends In Arrest After Multi-State Pursuit: Police Stolen Audi Leads I-684 Chase In Brewster, Ends In Arrest After Multi-State Pursuit: Police
Stolen Audi Leads I-684 Chase In Brewster, Ends In Arrest After Multi-State Pursuit: Police A suspect driving a stolen Audi led police on a chase along I-684 in the Hudson Valley on Friday morning, May 30, before being caught in a foot pursuit in Connecticut, authorities said.  The incident began around 7:41 a.m. on Friday, when New York State Police patrols were notified of a stolen Audi out of Connecticut heading northbound on Interstate 684 in the Brewster area, according to New York State Police Trooper Krystal Paolicelli. Troopers attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to pull over, prompting a pursuit, Paolicelli said.  Police successfully deployed …
Danbury Man Stops By Convenience Store, Walks Out A Millionaire — Now He's South America Bound Danbury Man Stops By Convenience Store, Walks Out A Millionaire — Now He's South America Bound
Danbury Man Stops By Convenience Store, Walks Out A Millionaire — Now He's South America Bound A trip to grab a KENO ticket turned into a life-changing moment for a Danbury man when he walked away a millionaire.  The longtime lottery player scored the top prize in the CT Lottery’s “$2,000,000 MEGA MULTIPLIER” game, his favorite. The winner's name was not released.  He bought the winning ticket at J & R White Street Citgo on White Street. The winner said he’d come in planning to play KENO but decided to try his luck on a few scratch-offs. That’s when everything changed. “I’ve won a few larger prizes in the past,” he said, and considers himself lucky. But this one tops t…
Crypto Bros' Danbury Kidnapping Plot Lands Florida Man 11 Years In Jail For Brutal Attack: Feds Crypto Bros' Danbury Kidnapping Plot Lands Florida Man 11 Years In Jail For Brutal Attack: Feds
Crypto Bros' Danbury Kidnapping Plot Lands Florida Man 11 Years In Jail For Brutal Attack: Feds A Florida man has been sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison for his role in a violent kidnapping that played out in broad daylight on a Danbury street. Anthony Pena, 24, of Miami Gardens, was one of several men who ambushed a couple, beat them, and forced them into a van in an attempt to extort their son, who is suspected of a massive cryptocurrency theft, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.  The attack happened on August 25, 2024. Witnesses called 911 after seeing several men assaulting a man and shoving him into a white work van. Danbury Police spotted the van and trie…
Danbury Man Guilty Of Sexually Abusing Kids Younger Than 10 For Years: Prosecutors Danbury Man Guilty Of Sexually Abusing Kids Younger Than 10 For Years: Prosecutors
Danbury Man Guilty Of Sexually Abusing Kids Younger Than 10 For Years: Prosecutors A 48-year-old Danbury man was convicted of sexually assaulting two children between the ages of 6 and 9 years old, authorities said.  Juan Garcia-Perales was convicted of two counts of aggravated assault of a minor, two counts of risk of injury to a child, state prosecutors said.  Garcia-Perales' case has worked its way through the court system since his arrest in 2015.  Investigators said the abuse of the children began in February 2012 and continued for three years. Police allege he knew both of his victims, though officers did not say how to protect their identities. …
Danbury Drunk Driver Had 1-Month-Old Baby In His Lap On I-84, Refused to Stop: Police Danbury Drunk Driver Had 1-Month-Old Baby In His Lap On I-84, Refused to Stop: Police
Danbury Drunk Driver Had 1-Month-Old Baby In His Lap On I-84, Refused to Stop: Police An off-duty Connecticut State Trooper may have prevented a tragedy after stopping a drunk driver holding his one-month-old baby on his lap on Interstate 84, authorities said. Dario Marcatoma, 21, of Danbury, faces multiple charges following his arrest Friday evening, May 9, according to Connecticut State Police. The trooper spotted a tan Chevrolet Equinox without a rear license plate drifting in and out of the right lane near Exit 8 by Newtown Road around 6:15 p.m. When the officer tried to stop the SUV, the driver continued slowly, creeping along the highway at just 15 mph until approachin…
From Trash Pandas To Toilet Seats: John Oliver’s Crazy Plan To Rename MiLB Team Goes Viral From Trash Pandas To Toilet Seats: John Oliver’s Crazy Plan To Rename MiLB Team Goes Viral
From Trash Pandas To Toilet Seats: John Oliver’s Crazy Plan To Rename MiLB Team Goes Viral Late-night host John Oliver has an interesting offer for Minor League Baseball. In the latest episode of HBO's "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver," the host had a lot to say about the minors, particularly poking fun at some of the more peculiar promotions, team nicknames, and mascots. Highlighting some of the 120 MiLB teams, Oliver made light of the Lake County Captains in Ohio, which ripped out a section of the stands and replaced them with toilet seats, then called out certain team names, such as the Hub City Spartanburgers, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, and Modesto Nuts.  Oh, and the…
Moms Know Best: Danbury Restaurant Voted As Top Picks For A Mother’s Day Dinner Moms Know Best: Danbury Restaurant Voted As Top Picks For A Mother’s Day Dinner
Moms Know Best: Danbury Restaurant Voted As Top Picks For A Mother’s Day Dinner They gave you life, endless love, and advice you only realized was right years later. Now it's time to listen to your mom to ensure she has a special Mother's Day — and help you claim favorite child status.  A recent survey of 3,000 women highlighted the restaurants they are most excited to dine at on their special day, and three in Connecticut made the cut.  According to Mixbook, the photobook company behind the poll, the most wanted local reservation this year is Café on the Green in Danbury. Known for its classy setting and Italian dishes like lobster ravioli and seared sea sca…
Danbury Men Charged With Running Child Sex Trafficking Ring, Locking Teens In Bedrooms: DOJ Danbury Men Charged With Running Child Sex Trafficking Ring, Locking Teens In Bedrooms: DOJ
Danbury Men Charged With Running Child Sex Trafficking Ring, Locking Teens In Bedrooms: DOJ Four men have been charged with serious federal crimes after investigators uncovered what they say was a disturbing child sex trafficking operation in Danbury. The case began in February when the FBI’s Child Exploitation Task Force and Danbury Police started looking into a local group suspected of trafficking minors. In March, investigators say they saw a WhatsApp message offering two 15-year-old girls for sex, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.  That message led police to a Danbury home, where they found the two teen girls — one 15 and one 16 — locked in separate bedrooms with adul…
Couple Beaten, Bound In Lamborghini During Violent Danbury Kidnapping: What Happened Next Couple Beaten, Bound In Lamborghini During Violent Danbury Kidnapping: What Happened Next
Couple Beaten, Bound In Lamborghini During Violent Danbury Kidnapping: What Happened Next A Danbury couple was brutally attacked and kidnapped while house-hunting in their own community, federal authorities said, during a crime that shocked the quiet, upscale neighborhood in late summer 2024. A new report from The New York Times shines a light on what happened that day. Sushil and Radhika Chetal were looking at homes when their Lamborghini Urus was boxed in on a leafy residential street. A white Honda Civic slammed into them from behind, and a white Ram ProMaster van cut them off from the front, trapping their SUV, according to Danbury police. Original Daily Voice Report: Crypt…
Police ID Father, Husband Stabbed To Death Inside Danbury Home Police ID Father, Husband Stabbed To Death Inside Danbury Home
Police ID Father, Husband Stabbed To Death Inside Danbury Home Authorities have identified a 22-year-old man fatally stabbed over the weekend at a Connecticut home, an attack that led to another man’s arrest and a bond set at $1 million. Yorge Michael Andrade-Vera was stabbed around 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at a home on Granville Avenue in Danbury, police said. He was taken by paramedics to Danbury Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. According to a Facebook memorial post, Andrade-Vera is survived by his wife, young daughter, and several immediate family members. Bryan Eduardo Caceres-Pinguil, 21, of Danbury, was arrested and charged with mu…
These CT ShopRite Stores Are Open On Easter Sunday (Some Are Closed) These CT ShopRite Stores Are Open On Easter Sunday (Some Are Closed)
These CT ShopRite Stores Are Open On Easter Sunday (Some Are Closed) Before you head out for rolls or last-minute chocolate bunnies this Easter Sunday, double-check your local ShopRite’s hours below. Across Connecticut, some ShopRite stores are staying open for limited hours, while many others will be closed all day on Sunday, April 20. Here’s the full list of which CT ShopRite stores are open, closed, and when they’re closing early, so you’re not left out in the parking lot. OPEN (Limited Easter Sunday Hours): These stores will be open on Easter — most from 6 or 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. ShopRite of Clinton – 7am-2pm ShopRite of Cromwell – 7am-2pm ShopRite of…
$1M Bond Set for CT Man Accused in Deadly Danbury Attack That Killed 22-Year-Old: Police $1M Bond Set for CT Man Accused in Deadly Danbury Attack That Killed 22-Year-Old: Police
$1M Bond Set for CT Man Accused in Deadly Danbury Attack That Killed 22-Year-Old: Police A Connecticut neighborhood was shaken after police say a 22-year-old man was fatally stabbed at a home Saturday evening, April 19.  Bryan Eduardo Caceres-Pinguil, 21, of Danbury, was charged with murder following the incident. He is also facing charges of third-degree assault, two counts of risk of injury to a minor, and disorderly conduct, Danbury police said.  Police were called to Granville Avenue in Danbury just after noon after a 22-year-old man was reportedly stabbed. Officers and emergency crews arrived to find the victim with serious injuries. Paramedics rushed him to Danb…
Elderly Danbury Woman Busted Again Selling Drugs Near School, Just Days After 1st Arrest: Cops Elderly Danbury Woman Busted Again Selling Drugs Near School, Just Days After 1st Arrest: Cops
Elderly Danbury Woman Busted Again Selling Drugs Near School, Just Days After 1st Arrest: Cops A Danbury woman is back in jail after police say she resumed selling drugs from her apartment, located just steps from a school — only days after being released on similar charges. Vera Ribeiro-Menezes, 70, of Danbury, was arrested on Tuesday, April 15, after police served multiple search warrants at her Foster Street home, authorities said.  Police were familiar with the property that's within walking distance of Head Start of Northern Fairfield County and Saint Peter School.  Just 11 days earlier, detectives had raided the same apartment on April 4 and arrested Ribeiro-Menezes …
4 Men Busted In Danbury Brothel Raid Face Sex Trafficking Counts In Federal Court 4 Men Busted In Danbury Brothel Raid Face Sex Trafficking Counts In Federal Court
4 Men Busted In Danbury Brothel Raid Face Sex Trafficking Counts In Federal Court Four Connecticut Men Indicted on Federal Child Sex Trafficking Charges After Brothel Raid Four men in Connecticut who were arrested last year after police raided a Fairfield County brothel where minors were allegedly exploited now face federal charges, authorities said. Oswaldo Ordonez-Ortega, 39; Edwin Quilli-Tacuri, 40; and Bryan Ismael Vasquez-Salinas, 23 — all of Danbury — along with Marco Robles, 40, of Brookfield, have been charged with sex trafficking of a minor, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut announced Thursday, April 10. If convicted, each defendant faces a mini…