Former Mayor Steps Down As Danbury Democratic Town Committee Chairman

DANBURY, Conn. -- Former Danbury Mayor Gene Eriquez is temporarily stepping down as Danbury Democratic Town Committee chairman, according to WLAD Newsroom

Former Danbury Mayor Gene Eriquez is stepping down from the Danbury Democratic Town Committee following his recent arrest.
Photo Credit: *Danbury Democratic Town Committee*

Frank Mojica

05/19/2016 5:00 p.m.

As previously reported, Eriquez was arrested Sunday, May 15 for alleged involvement in a domestic violence incident, according to police

Eriquez released a statement stating that he was stepping aside to focus on family and personal issues, WLAD Newsroom reported.

Click here to read the full statement at WLAD Newsroom.

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