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Man hit, killed by truck in Danbury
UPDATE: WEDNESDAY 1:48 P.M. Police have identified the victim in this morning’s fatal accident as Marcio DaSilva, 58, of Danbury. The accident happened on the Winters Bros. property just before 7 a.m....
View ArticleSouthbury brush fire burns at least 10 acres
SOUTHBURY – Crews from five different towns battled a large brush fire Tuesday night that consumed at least 10 acres before it was finally extinguished several hours later, an official said. The fire...
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Cops: Man threatened people with gun at Newtown restaurant
Newtown Police Department. File photo: H John Voorhees III UPDATE: WEDNESDAY 10:45 A.M. Police said the man accused of threatening people at a town restaurant Sunday afternoon was targeting the owner...
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Panel: Allegations against Newtown sergeant “highly disturbing”
Steven Santucci, a Newtown Police sergeant, was arrested for illegal distribution of steroid and prescription drugs. Photo: Contributed Photo, The Newtown Bee NEWTOWN – The town’s Board of Police...
View ArticleWoman shot in Danbury; suspects at large
DANBURY — A 20-year-old woman who tried to use a sword against two men in a city apartment last week was shot in the stomach, police said Wednesday. The victim was treated at Danbury Hospital but the...
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American Dream Awards at Danbury’s Portuguese Cultural Center on Saturday
Emanuela Leaf, editor of the Tribuna newspaper DANBURY – The Tribuna newspaper will give its annual American Dream Awards during a gala on Saturday at the Portuguese Cultural Center. The newspaper will...
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State Rep Stephen Harding to hold coffee hour Friday in Brookfield
Stephen Harding (far right) was elected to the state House of Representatives in a special election in February. (H John Voorhees III/News-Times) State Representative Stephen Harding (R-107th district)...
View ArticleNewtown student arrested in connection with bomb threat
NEWTOWN — A Newtown High School student was arrested May 4 after a bomb threat note was found in one of the school bathrooms, police said. Several students who found the written message brought the...
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Slain Sandy Hook Principal Will Receive Her Doctorate on Saturday
Dawn Hochsprung, file photo: Newtown Bee, ELIZA HALLABECK NEWTOWN – The Sandy Hook principal who was shot to death with five other educators and 20 first-graders two years ago will receive her...
View ArticleCops: Danbury man fell asleep with car running
DANBURY — An officer patrolling White Street early Monday morning found an intoxicated driver stopped at a green light with his eyes closed, police said. The mini van was on the westbound lane, near...
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Decision on Candlewood Lake carp to come soon
A decision on whether Candlewood Lake Authority can use sterile grass carp to reduce the Eurasian Watermilfoil taking over the lake will be made in the coming days. The authority submitted the permit...
View ArticleAccused Newtown burglar arrested after extensive search
NEWTOWN — Officers arrested a suspected burglar after an “extensive search” using a K9 dog last Friday, police said. When police arrived at a Parmalee Hill Road for a report of an active burglary, the...
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Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association appoints new director of Home Care service
Heather McGhie (Handout) The Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association has appointed Heather McGhie its director of Home Care, which is RVNA’s non-medical subsidiary. McGhie, a licensed practical nurse and...
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Voters pass Bethel’s budget: unofficial results
The scene Thursday evening outside the Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, where the St. Mary’s School Carnival and the budget referendum were happening at the same time. Photo: Nelson Oliveira BETHEL...
View ArticleCops: $8,000 in counterfeit money found in Newtown
NEWTOWN — Three out-of-state people were arrested Saturday evening after passing counterfeit money at Walgreens, 49 S. Main St., police said. After receiving a report of suspicious activity at the...
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Newtown sergeant pleads not guilty to drug charges
Steven Santucci, a Newtown Police sergeant, was arrested for illegal distribution of steroid and prescription drugs. Photo: Contributed Photo, The Newtown Bee HARFORD — The former Newtown police...
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Ol’ Blue Eyes is Back (in Danbury) on Saturday
DANBURY – A big band tribute to Frank Sinatra is planned for Saturday at the Danbury Music Centre. In honor of Armed Forces Day, veterans will be admitted free. Admission is for the special concert is...
View ArticlePolice: Man threatened Danbury officer
DANBURY — A city man suspected of trying to break into a store downtown became violent when officers tried to arrest him this week, police said. Officers saw Joshua Georgi, 19, trying to open the door...
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Danbury sergeant promoted to lieutenant
Michael Sturdevant as the Officer of the Year in 2002. File photo Danbury police have promoted Michael Sturdevant, a 20-year-old veteran of the department, from sergeant to lieutenant. Sturdevant...
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Bethel celebrates Memorial Day with parade this Sunday
BETHEL – The annual Memorial Day Parade returns to downtown Bethel this Sunday, May 17. The event starts at 2 p.m. and runs through Greenwood Avenue up to the Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center on...
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