New Milford man engages police in scuffle after he threatens use of fake weapons
NEW MILFORD — About a dozen police surrounded an apartment building on Housatonic Avenue Friday afternoon after reports that a man was in the hallway with a rifle threatening to shoot any officers...
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Adults can start in band now in Danbury
The Danbury Music Centre will offer “Discovering Musical Concepts Band:” a weekly beginner band for adults, at the Centre, 265 Main St. in Danbury, from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Jan. 6 through May....
View ArticleMovie at Brookfield Library cancelled today
The movie matinee at The Brookfield Library of “Magic in the Moonlight” scheduled for this afternoon at 2 p.m. has been CANCELLED because of the wintry mix forecast. Visit www.brookfieldlibrary.org .
View ArticleStaying off Danbury roads recommended for now
As the snow is accumulating this afternoon, Danbury police are being kept busy with numerous accidents. One officer advised drivers to stay off the roads if possible, and if that’s not possible, to be...
View ArticleCOPS: Man arrested with $1,800 in handbags
NEW MILFORD — A 20 year old Danbury man is being held by New Milford Police on a larceny charge after allegedly taking $1,879 worth of handbags Friday at TJ MAXX on Danbury Road in that town. Andres...
View ArticleNewtown man faces assault and drug charges
DANBURY — A 20-year-old Newtown man was arrested Saturday on assault charges in Danbury. Patrick Christopher Capozziello, of Cedar Hill Road, Newtown was arrested Saturday about 1:54 p.m. in the...
View ArticleDUI & risk of injury charge for Danbury man
DANBURY — A 21 year old city man was arrested for drunk driving Saturday. Mayqssuel Castilho-Martins, of Mountainville Avenue, Danbury was arrested Saturday about 1:53 a.m. on Tamarack Drive after...
View ArticleMajor water main break in New Milford
UPDATE: JAN. 4: 5:30 P.M. The water main break on Pickett District Road in New Milford occurred Sunday morning about 10:30 a.m., according to Aquarion Water spokesperson. Repairs to the water main are...
View ArticleA slippery morning commute in Danbury
The Department of Transportation has issued a slippery conditions statement for the Monday morning commute. Drivers should use caution Monday morning, as night time freezing temperatures have left...
View ArticleState Police’s arrest statistics over holiday weekend
The State Police have released their final New Year’s enforcement numbers. For the past three weeks the State Police have been adding extra patrols and DUI checkpoints to discourage drinking and...
View ArticleNew Fairfield man falls asleep at wheel on I-84
A New Fairfield man was issued a ticket by State Police after falling asleep at the wheel and crashing into a highway median. Early Sunday night, Elliott Grom, 23, was driving in the left lane of I-84...
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Boardman Bridge in New Milford to be studied
A $15,000 grant will pay for assessing Boardman Bridge for future restoration NEW MILFORD — A $15,000 grant was received by the town for assessment of Boardman Bridge to determine how much work has to...
View ArticleOSHA at Brookfield construction accident
Update: Tuesday, Jan. 6, 11:07 A.M. For the second day, an OSHA compliance officer is on the site Tuesday of a construction accident that occurred Monday at 388-414 Federal Road. OSHA Area Director...
View ArticleArctic temperatures heading to Danbury
Temperatures will drop below freezing, as an arctic blast heads toward Danbury and surrounding towns this week. It will be dangerously cold, with wind chill values as low as 25 to 35 degrees below...
View ArticleDanbury man found naked in woman’s closet
A Danbury man was arrested on Sunday after being found naked and bloody in a woman’s closet, police said. Cordero Callands, 26, has been charged with first degree burglary, third degree criminal...
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Danbury Fire Dept adds ladder truck
DANBURY — The Danbury Fire Department added a new ladder truck to its fleet. The truck was delivered Tuesday. New ladder truck delivered Tuesday to Danbury Fire Dept
View ArticleFreezing temperatures in Danbury
It is going to be brutally cold for the next two days in Danbury, as temperatures plunge to the single digits and wind chills hit below zero. The high for Wednesday will be 22 degrees, according to the...
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Brookfield searches for missing teen
Emma Weis. Contributed by State Police. Brookfield police have issued a Silver Alert for 14-year-old Emma Weis. Weis was last seen on Monday, January 5. She is described as having blond hair and blue...
View ArticleNew Fairfield man found with 23 bags of heroin
A New Fairfield man, who was found with 23 bags of heroin in his car was released on a $75,000 bond, according to court documents. Christopher Ruggiero, 31, was arrested on Dec. 22, after Danbury...
View ArticleFrigid temps delay schools from opening
With temperatures in the single digits and wind chills well below freezing, schools across the state will delay opening. The delays are to prevent students from waiting outside for the school bus or...
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