Two-Alarm House Fire Ravages Danbury Home (PHOTOS) Two-Alarm House Fire Ravages Danbury Home (PHOTOS)
Two-Alarm House Fire Ravages Danbury Home (Photos) Firefighters in Connecticut had to contend with frigid conditions when a fire broke out in a Danbury home on a snowy Thursday afternoon, Feb. 6. A house fire in Danbury reached a second alarm and drew multiple fire companies to the scene, the Danbury Fire Department said. Crews responded to the blaze on Hoyt Street at 4:30 p.m., according to Deputy Chief Bernie Meehan, who immediately called for a second alarm upon arrival.  A total of seven career fire companies and three volunteer companies battled the flames.  The Thursday afternoon fire in Danbury. Danbury Fire Depar…
'Lesser Evil,' Owned By Dad Of Alleged DOGE Staff Member, To Move Into Brewster Property 'Lesser Evil,' Owned By Dad Of Alleged DOGE Staff Member, To Move Into Brewster Property
'Lesser Evil,' Owned By Dad Of Alleged Doge Staff Member, To Move Into Brewster Property A fast-growing, CT-based snack brand owned by the father of a 19-year-old allegedly working with Elon Musk's new Department of Government Efficiency has secured a massive new distribution facility in Putnam County, expanding its presence in the Northeast. Lesser Evil, a Danbury, Connecticut-based company known for its organic and minimally processed snacks, has signed a 303,100-square-foot lease at Lincoln Logistics 84x684 Crossings in Brewster, according to real estate developer Lincoln Equities Group (LEG). The facility, located near major highways I-84, I-684, and Route 7 and finished in…
Newtown Mom, School Librarian Erica Alterio Dies Suddenly, 33: 'Her Presence Was Magnetic' Newtown Mom, School Librarian Erica Alterio Dies Suddenly, 33: 'Her Presence Was Magnetic'
Newtown Mom, School Librarian Erica Alterio Dies Suddenly, 33: 'Her Presence Was Magnetic' A beloved former teacher, librarian, and cancer survivor who was a devoted mother has died at 33, leaving behind her husband and young daughter. Now, friends are rallying to support her grieving family. Erica Leigh Alterio, of Newtown, died on Jan. 14 after a brief illness. She would have turned 34 on Feb. 7. A graduate of Central Connecticut State University and Fairfield University, Erica worked as a librarian at the Western Connecticut Academy of International Studies in Danbury, her obituary said. She also spent several years as a computer teacher at St. Mark School in Stratford. Dozen…
These Towns Got The Most Snow In CT: Winter Storm Brings 6 Inches Across The State These Towns Got The Most Snow In CT: Winter Storm Brings 6 Inches Across The State
These Towns Got The Most Snow In CT: Winter Storm Brings 6 Inches Across The State Connecticut towns experienced significant snowfall from the storm that swept through the region on Jan. 19 and 20.  Towns in Hartford County recorded some of the highest totals in the state, with North Canton and Glastonbury Center each receiving 6 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Other counties, including Fairfield and Tolland, also saw substantial snow, with several towns reporting over 5 inches. Alongside North Canton and Glastonbury Center's 6-inch totals, towns such as Bristol and Bradley Airport reported over 5 inches of snow. Simsbury, East Hartford, and South …
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Westchester How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Westchester
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Westchester A quick-moving Nor'easter brought accumulating snowfall throughout the region Sunday night, Jan. 19 into Monday morning, Jan 20. Here's a rundown of totals from the National Weather Service. New York Nassau County 2 ENE Roosevelt 4.1 inches 1018 PM 01/19 Public Syosset 4.0 inches 1000 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter East Williston 3.9 inches 1015 PM 01/19 Public 1 W Plainview 3.9 inches 1250 AM 01/20 Public 1 ESE East Meadow 3.8 inches 1117 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter 1 ENE Glen Cove 3.8 inches 0817 AM 01/20 Public  Sea Cliff 3.6 inches 1042 PM 01/19 Public Plainview 3.2 inches 081…
Danbury Drunk Driver Hit With 3rd OUI Charge, Caught Urinating On Wilton Highway: Police Danbury Drunk Driver Hit With 3rd OUI Charge, Caught Urinating On Wilton Highway: Police
Danbury Drunk Driver Hit With 3rd OUI Charge, Caught Urinating On Wilton Highway: Police A 42-year-old Connecticut man was arrested and charged with his third operating under the influence charge and failing to install a breathalyzer device that prevents him from driving while drunk, authorities said.  Joseph Simmons, of Danbury, was arrested on Saturday, Jan. 4, just before 3 a.m. after police found him on the side of Route 7 in Wilton, authorities said.  He had pulled over to urinate "directly on" the highway. He appeared intoxicated and admitted to drinking before getting behind the wheel of his Subaru, Wilton police said. He failed a field sobriety test, but refus…
Driver ID'd In Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash On Route 9 In Haddam Driver ID'd In Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash On Route 9 In Haddam
Driver ID'd In Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash On Route 9 In Haddam Police have identified the 61-year-old man who was killed on Thursday, Jan. 2, when his car crashed on Route 9, authorities said.  Francisco Alves Ribeiro, of Danbury, was driving south around 6 a.m. when his Honda Accord left the roadway and crashed into a tree in the grass median near Exit 19, Connecticut State Police said.  Police closed the highway for several hours as they cleaned, cleared, and investigated the scene. It's unclear what caused him to lose control and leave the highway.  Investigators ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information about it to …
New Haven Psychiatrist to Pay $455K For Over-Prescribing 'Holy Trinity' Of Dangerous Drugs: DA New Haven Psychiatrist to Pay $455K For Over-Prescribing 'Holy Trinity' Of Dangerous Drugs: DA
New Haven Psychiatrist to Pay $455K For Over-Prescribing 'Holy Trinity' Of Dangerous Drugs: DA A Connecticut psychiatrist has agreed to pay $455,439 to resolve allegations that he issued large amounts of medically unnecessary prescriptions and submitted false claims to Medicare and Medicaid, federal and state officials announced. Dr. Naimetulla Ahmed Syed, formerly practicing in Danbury and New Haven, was accused of prescribing dangerously high amounts of controlled substances without a legitimate medical purpose between 2016 and 2021, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. Investigators alleged that Syed’s prescriptions often included benzodiazepines and other high-risk drug combinat…
School Sex Scandal, Record Flooding, Mystery Drones: These Stories Shaped Long Island In 2024 School Sex Scandal, Record Flooding, Mystery Drones: These Stories Shaped Long Island In 2024
School Sex Scandal, Record Flooding, Mystery Drones: These Stories Shaped Long Island In 2024 From record-breaking flooding and school sex scandals to celebrity legal drama and mysterious drones, Long Island had no shortage of headline-making news this year. Here’s a look back at the stories that had us talking in 2024. A small plane was forced to make an emergency landing on the Southern State Parkway in East Farmingdale on Tuesday morning, Feb. 20.  Breaking News Network/New York State Department of Transportation Update: Small Plane Crash Lands On NY Highway; Troopers Seeking Witness Video A small plane was forced to make a crash landing on the Southern State Parkwa…
Speeding Tesla Driver Charged With DUI In CT: Cops Speeding Tesla Driver Charged With DUI In CT: Cops
Speeding Tesla Driver Charged With DUI In CT: Cops A drunken Danbury woman is facing charges after police stopped her for speeding over the weekend in Wilton, authorities said. Leticia Duarte Goncalves was behind the wheel of a black Tesla Model Y heading north on Danbury Road near Old Mill Road at a high rate of speed when police stopped her around 2:40 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, Wilton police said. Goncalves, 24, failed Standardized field sobriety tests and was taken into custody. Chemical testing revealed blood alcohol levels of 0.1289 and 0.1306, both well above the legal limit of 0.08, police said. She was charged with DUI unde…
56-Year-Old ID'd As Man Killed In Danbury Christmas Eve Crash 56-Year-Old ID'd As Man Killed In Danbury Christmas Eve Crash
56-Year-Old ID'd As Man Killed In Danbury Christmas Eve Crash Authorities have identified the Connecticut man who was killed as he walked along a road on Christmas Eve. Felix Saquinaula, 56, of Danbury, was walking in the area of Main and Liberty Streets in Danbury when a car crashed into him around 9:15 p.m., authorities said.  Paramedics rushed him to Danbury Hospital, where he later died of his wounds.  Related: Danbury Police Asking Public To Help ID Car In Hit And Run Crash Danbury police said the driver who hit him remained at the scene and was cooperating with investigators.  According to his obituary, Saquinaula's funeral w…
Christmas Day CT Hit, Run Crash Sends Victim To Hospital In Critical Condition Christmas Day CT Hit, Run Crash Sends Victim To Hospital In Critical Condition
Christmas Day CT Hit, Run Crash Sends Victim To Hospital In Critical Condition Investigators in Connecticut are asking for the public's help to track down a car that they believe crashed into someone walking along the side of the road on Christmas, severely injuring them, and did not stop, authorities said.  The crash happened just before 7:45 p.m. in front of 26 Lake Ave. in Danbury, authorities said. The victim was left lying on the side of the road with severe but non-life-threatening injuries. Paramedics rushed them to Danbury Hospital for treatment.  Police didn't release any information on the victim.  Police shared a photo of a silver-color…