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CT Man Accused Of Murdering Dog, Dismembering It In 'Disturbing' Animal Cruelty Case CT Man Accused Of Murdering Dog, Dismembering It In 'Disturbing' Animal Cruelty Case
CT Man Accused Of Murdering Dog, Dismembering It In 'Disturbing' Animal Cruelty Case A 39-year-old Connecticut man is facing felony charges after allegedly dismembering a dog that he took from its owner in Westchester, authorities said. The arrest stemmed from an investigation that began on Friday, Dec. 6, when a 41-year-old New Rochelle man reported to police that his dog had been taken and killed by an acquaintance staying at his apartment, New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne announced on Monday, Dec. 23.  Coyne said the suspect, Litchfield County resident Benjamin Tyler, age 39, of New Milford, allegedly dismembered the dog and disposed of its remains …
CT Teen Killed In Car Crash Remembered For His Kind Heart, Promising Future CT Teen Killed In Car Crash Remembered For His Kind Heart, Promising Future
CT Teen Killed In Car Crash Remembered For His Kind Heart, Promising Future A 16-year-old Connecticut boy killed in a car crash earlier this week is being remembered for his work ethic, leadership, and compassion for his peers. Will Neeb died Monday, Dec. 16, when his car veered off Pickett District Road in New Milford around 8:10 a.m. and crashed into a fence, NBC Connecticut reported. Police said he died at the scene. New Milford High School identified Neeb as the driver on Tuesday. New Milford Public Schools Superintendent Janet Parlato released a statement mourning the loss and offering support to grieving students. "Will was an excellent student who carried …
Snow, Wintry Mix Delays CT School Openings: Here's Where Snow, Wintry Mix Delays CT School Openings: Here's Where
Snow, Wintry Mix Delays CT School Openings: Here's Where Dozens of schools across Connecticut had delayed openings due to a wintry mix that fell into Monday morning, Dec. 16. Some parts of the state saw 4 inches of snow, while others got a light dusting. According to the National Weather Service, the highest amount of snow fell in New Milford (4 inches); Cornwall saw 2.5 inches; Litchfield saw two inches, Waterbury saw 3 inches; Meriden saw 2 inches, and Hartford saw 1.3 inches. According to NBC Connecticut, the following districts had delayed openings: Berlin Public Schools Bethel Public Schools Brooklyn Public Schools Canton Public Schools E…
Road Rage Attack: CT Man Assaults Elderly Driver, Smashes Phone in Brookfield, Police Say Road Rage Attack: CT Man Assaults Elderly Driver, Smashes Phone in Brookfield, Police Say
Road Rage Attack: CT Man Assaults Elderly Driver, Smashes Phone in Brookfield, Police Say A 78-year-old Connecticut man returned home with a smashed car, a broken cell phone, and a swollen face after a road rage assault sparked by a lane-merging dispute, police said. Jason Paul Maisonave, of New Milford, was arrested and faces multiple charges stemming from the incident just before noon on Friday, Dec. 7, on Route 7 in Brookfield, according to Connecticut State Police. The victim told police he was changing lanes near Exit 11 when a blue BMW accelerated to block him from merging. The BMW driver then cut in front of the man’s car and slammed on the brakes, causing the victim to s…
Man Nabbed After Stealing Apple Watch At Knifepoint In CT, Fleeing Across State Lines: Police Man Nabbed After Stealing Apple Watch At Knifepoint In CT, Fleeing Across State Lines: Police
Man Nabbed After Stealing Apple Watch At Knifepoint In CT, Fleeing Across State Lines: Police A 28-year-old man was apprehended on an interstate in the Hudson Valley after stealing a package containing an Apple Watch from a victim at knifepoint in Connecticut, authorities said. The robbery happened in Litchfield County on Monday, Sept. 30, when the suspect followed a victim home in New Milford after they picked up a FedEx package containing an Apple Watch at their parent's residence, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said on Friday, Oct. 4.  The suspect, identified as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania resident Dalin Gonzalez-Marte, then stole the package at knifepoint while trying to…
Suspect Nabbed In NY After Knifepoint CT Robbery Leads To Cross-State Manhunt Suspect Nabbed In NY After Knifepoint CT Robbery Leads To Cross-State Manhunt
Suspect Nabbed In NY After Knifepoint CT Robbery Leads To Cross-State Manhunt From a FedEx delivery to a high-stakes chase, a cross-state manhunt ended in the dramatic arrest in New York of a suspect from Pennsylvania who allegedly fled from a knifepoint robbery in Connecticut.  The Putnam County Sheriff's Office just released details on the chain of events that began Monday, Sept. 30, at approximately 3:45 p.m. when it received a description of a vehicle and suspect that had just been involved in the Litchfield County incident in the town of New Milford. The robbery occurred when the suspect followed a victim home after the person retrieved a FedEx package…
'Noooooooo': Popular Bar, Grill Shutting Down After 3 Years 'Noooooooo': Popular Bar, Grill Shutting Down After 3 Years
'Noooooooo': Popular Bar, Grill Shutting Down After 3 Years A Connecticut bar and grill that opened three years ago announced this week that it is closing its doors for good on Monday, Oct. 7, to the dismay of many of its loyal customers.  The owner of Scooters Bar & Grill at 507 Danbury Road in New Milford announced the decision to shutter the restaurant in a Facebook post.  It’s with a heavy heart that I announce the closing of Scooter’s this Monday Oct 7. I’ve made the difficult decision to step away in order to focus on other businesses and spend more time with my family. The support from this community over the years has mean…
Drunk Driver Crashes Into Norwalk Police Cruiser Sending Officer To Hospital: Cops Drunk Driver Crashes Into Norwalk Police Cruiser Sending Officer To Hospital: Cops
Drunk Driver Crashes Into Norwalk Police Cruiser Sending Officer To Hospital: Cops A Connecticut man is accused of drunkenly crashing into a police cruiser and sending the officer to the hospital Saturday night, Aug. 24 in Fairfield County, authorities said.  Litchfield County resident Carlos Gavilano, age 55, of New Milford, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, evading responsibility resulting in serious physical injury, evading responsibility resulting in property damage, and failure to maintain lane, Norwalk Police said.  Investigators said Gavilano crashed into a car around 11:45 p.m. on Main Street in Norwalk and sped aw…
Gift That Keeps Giving: Lucky For Life Lottery Ticket Worth $25K Sold At This CT Supermarket Gift That Keeps Giving: Lucky For Life Lottery Ticket Worth $25K Sold At This CT Supermarket
Gift That Keeps Giving: Lucky For Life Lottery Ticket Worth $25K Sold At This CT Supermarket A lucky shopper at a Connecticut supermarket walked away with much more than groceries, lottery officials announced.  A second-prize-winning Lucky for Life ticket was sold in Litchfield County for the drawing on Sunday, June 23 at the Big Y supermarket in New Milford at 1 Kent Rd., according to the Connecticut Lottery Corporation.  The winning numbers were 3-5-23-43-46.  The winner will now receive "For Life" prizes for the rest of their life, lottery officials said, adding that at a minimum, 20 years of payments are guaranteed but that payments could last much longer d…
State Trooper Injured After I-84 Crash In Danbury Causes Hours-Long Closure State Trooper Injured After I-84 Crash In Danbury Causes Hours-Long Closure
State Trooper Injured After I-84 Crash In Danbury Causes Hours-Long Closure A Connecticut State Police trooper was injured after an overnight crash that caused a three-hour closure on a stretch of I-84. It happened in Fairfield County just after 9 p.m. Friday, June 14, in Danbury. The 41-year-old trooper was inside her cruiser with the emergency lights activated at the scene of another accident on the shoulder on the westbound side between Exit 8 on and off ramps. A 2018 GMC Acadia was parked in the left lane near the on-ramp.  Connecticut State Police said a 2014 tractor-trailer was traveling in the right lane when the operator lost control of his vehi…
Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In CT Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In CT
Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In CT A potent storm system packed with damaging winds has knocked out power to thousands in Connecticut. At around 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, Eversource reported around 3,400 customers with power statewide, and United Illuminated another 55. The most outages are in the following locations: Union (354), Wilton (221), West Hartford (216), Ridgefield (199), New Milford (145), Thompson (137), Greenwich (127), and Weston (101). The storm, ignited by a strong frontal system, has now pushed out off the East Coast. Thursday will be colder with a high temperature in the mid-30s, but wind-chill values…
Danbury Man Nabbed For Setting Fire To CT Residence, Police Say Danbury Man Nabbed For Setting Fire To CT Residence, Police Say
Danbury Man Nabbed For Setting Fire To CT Residence, Police Say A 54-year-old man faces arson charges after allegedly setting fire to a Connecticut residence, police announced. Fairfield County resident Jeremy Rawson of Danbury was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 25 around 6:30 p.m. in connection with a March 2023 house fire that happened in the Litchfield County town of New Milford, New Milford Police announced on Monday, Jan. 29.  According to police, on March 31, 2023, around 8:15 p.m., crews from several fire departments responded to a blaze at a residence on Kent Road in the New Milford village of Gaylordsville.  Following the fire, an i…
CT Accountant Steals $25K From Client, Police Say CT Accountant Steals $25K From Client, Police Say
CT Accountant Steals $25K From Client, Police Say A Connecticut accountant faces larceny charges after stealing $25,000 from one of his clients, police announced. Carl Anderson, who owns Anderson Accounting and Finance LLC, was arrested in Litchfield County by New Milford Police on Friday, Dec. 22 following a lengthy investigation, the department announced on Wednesday, Dec. 27.  The investigation, conducted by New Milford Police, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Connecticut Department of Banking, determined that Anderson stole $25,000 from one of his clients, according to authorities.  Following his arrest, Anderson was ch…
CT Man Nabbed Following 'Suspicious' Incident: Police CT Man Nabbed Following 'Suspicious' Incident: Police
CT Man Nabbed Following 'Suspicious' Incident: Police A 60-year-old Connecticut man has been taken into custody following a police investigation. Litchfield County resident Glenn P. Tyler, of New Milford, was nabbed on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at approximately 12:30 p.m. for the incident that occurred nearly six months prior, according to Connecticut State Police. Though the precise details have not yet been made public, Tyler is accused of “suspicious” activity that occurred in the New Haven County town of Southbury on Saturday, June 3. He was taken into custody on an active arrest warrant and is charged with: Criminal mischief; Breach of peace…
Danbury Teacher's Aide Accused Of Making 4 School Bomb Threats Danbury Teacher's Aide Accused Of Making 4 School Bomb Threats
Danbury Teacher's Aide Accused Of Making 4 School Bomb Threats Following a 10-month investigation, a Fairfield County teacher's aide was charged with threatening and breach of peace after allegedly making four bomb threats at the school where she worked. Litchfield County resident Amber Davidson, age 36, of New Milford, was arrested Thursday,  Oct. 12, said Erin Henry, spokesperson for the Danbury Police Department. According to police, Davidson, an employee at Pembroke Elementary School in Danbury, allegedly began making the threats on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, by placing a note in a school bathroom indicating there was a bomb in the building. …
17-Year-Old CT HS Student Killed, 2 Critical Following 3-Vehicle Crash 17-Year-Old CT HS Student Killed, 2 Critical Following 3-Vehicle Crash
17-Year-Old CT HS Student Killed, 2 Critical Following 3-Vehicle Crash A 17-year-old high school student was killed and two others were critically injured during a three-car crash in Connecticut. The incident took place in Litchfield County around 2:20 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22 in New Milford on Danbury Road (Route 7) in front of Italia Mia restaurant. An investigation found that a 2006 Infiniti G35 was traveling north on Route 7 in the right lane and a 2022 Hyundai Tucson was attempting to turn left into Italia Mia from the left southbound lane, said Lt. Lee Grabner of the New Milford Police. The Tucson and the G35 collided and the G35 then col…
Bobcat Spotted In Brookfield By Man Walking Dog Bobcat Spotted In Brookfield By Man Walking Dog
Bobcat Spotted In Brookfield By Man Walking Dog A local man got a big surprise while taking a routine walk with his dog in northern Fairfield County. The incident happened around 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11 just north of I-84 in Brookfield, at the Happy Landings Protected Open Space on Whisconier Road. (Click on the second image above.) The man, a Litchfield County resident who resides in New Milford, said he "came around a corner and the bobcat was about 20 yards ahead of me on the trail. He scampered away into the field." "Anyone walking dogs there should definitely keep them on leash." Officials advise residents to take the following pr…
CT Man Kills Mother In Park, Calls 911 To Report Crime CT Man Kills Mother In Park, Calls 911 To Report Crime
CT Man Kills Mother In Park, Calls 911 To Report Crime A Connecticut man is being held on a $2 million bond after he called 911 to report that he had killed his mother in an area park. The incident took place in Litchfield County around 8:30 a.m., Monday, June 5 at Harrybrooke Park in New Milford. According to New Milford Police, Erin Meagan, age 34, of New Milford, called 911 and told dispatchers that he had just killed his mother in the park. He remained on the phone for several minutes and described the events that led to the incident and his location along the river, police said. Meagan was taken in by responding officers without incident…
Fatal Hit-Run: Fluid Trail Leads Cops To Suspect, Damaged Car In CT, Police Say Fatal Hit-Run: Fluid Trail Leads Cops To Suspect, Damaged Car In CT, Police Say
Fatal Hit-Run: Fluid Trail Leads Cops To Suspect, Damaged Car In CT, Police Say A suspect charged in a fatal hit-and-run in Litchfield County now faces charges after a car fluid trail starting at the scene of the incident led officers to her damaged car, police said.  New Milford resident Maria-Angela Bosch, age 41, was arrested by warrant on Tuesday, March 27 in connection with an October 2022 hit-and-run in New Milford that left a 63-year-old man dead, according to the New Milford Police Department.  On the day of the crash, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, around 9:30 p.m., John Capodanno was attempting to cross Danbury Road (Route 7) from Taco Bell to Stop & S…
4 Charged With Selling Cocaine, Fentanyl, Pills In Fairfield County, Police Say 4 Charged With Selling Cocaine, Fentanyl, Pills In Fairfield County, Police Say
4 Charged With Selling Cocaine, Fentanyl, Pills In Fairfield County, Police Say A months-long operation into a local narcotics trafficking organization in Northern Fairfield County resulted in four arrests and the seizure of large amounts of drugs and cash, police said.  The arrests resulted from the execution of 18 search warrants and an arrest warrant by the Brookfield and Danbury Police Departments on Wednesday, March 8 that stemmed from a months-long investigation into a local narcotics trafficking organization.  The investigation, known as "Operation Trinity Café," began when police responded to a non-fatal overdose in Brookfield and learned that Da…
Slàinte! Best Irish Pubs In Connecticut To Spend Your St. Patrick's Day Slàinte! Best Irish Pubs In Connecticut To Spend Your St. Patrick's Day
Slàinte! Best Irish Pubs In Connecticut To Spend Your St. Patrick's Day With St. Patrick's Day nearly around the corner, you and your beer buddies may be looking for the best pub in Connecticut to celebrate the holiday.  So, here are some of the best Irish pubs in the state based on Google reviews. O'Neill's Irish Pub & Restaurant, Norwalk Located in "the heart of South Norwalk," guests flock to O'Neill's for food, drink, and "the best local Irish musicians," the pub's website says. "The atmosphere is right on, and every employee was friendly and helpful," one Yelp reviewer said. "We won't hesitate to come back when in the area!" The Harp and Hound Pub, …
3 Teens Steal Car, Liquor In Stamford, Then Rob Dealership: Police 3 Teens Steal Car, Liquor In Stamford, Then Rob Dealership: Police
3 Teens Steal Car, Liquor In Stamford, Then Rob Dealership: Police Three teens from Connecticut are facing felony charges after allegedly stealing a car and burglarizing multiple businesses in Westchester and Fairfield Counties before leading police on a chase across state lines.  The teens' alleged burglary spree began in Litchfield County on Monday, Feb. 13, when they stole a white 2022 Dodge Durango in New Milford, according to Yonkers Police.  Two days later, in the early morning of Wednesday, Feb. 15, the teens allegedly stole from a Fairfield County liquor store in Stamford before driving to Westchester County and breaking into the Cen…
Nearly 40K Still Without Power In Connecticut: Here Are Communities With Most Outages Nearly 40K Still Without Power In Connecticut: Here Are Communities With Most Outages
Nearly 40K Still Without Power In Connecticut: Here Are Communities With Most Outages Around 40,000 utility customers in Connecticut still lack power amid bone-chilling temperatures following a powerful storm system with damaging winds that swept through the region. As of around 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, Eversource is reporting 38,174 customers in the dark, with United Illuminating reporting another 309. Among the communities with the most outages: Guilford: 1,318 Southbury: 1,062 Newtown: 1,034 Woodbury: 1,081 Stonington: 911 East Haddam: 944 Lebanon: 852 Morris: 815 Mansfield: 780 Washington: 778 Hebron: 697 Roxbury: 662 Sc…
Storm Knocks Out Power To Over 100,000 In Connecticut: Here Are Communities With Most Outages Storm Knocks Out Power To Over 100,000 In Connecticut: Here Are Communities With Most Outages
Storm Knocks Out Power To Over 100,000 In Connecticut: Here Are Communities With Most Outages A powerful storm packed with damaging winds has knocked out power to more than 100,000 across Connecticut. As of around 7:45 a.m.  Friday, Dec. 23, Eversource is reporting 97,652, with United Illuminating reporting another 3,447. Among the communities with the most outages: Danbury: 4,729 Simsbury: 4,626 Newtown: 3,042 East Haddam: 2,704 Litchfield: 2,603 Clinton: 2,415 New Milford: 2,373 East Hartford: 2,313 Hebron: 2,150 Monroe: 1,750 Ridgefield: 1,639 Wilton: 1,581 Lebanon: 1,572 Sharon: 1,444 Southbury: 1,390 Tolland:&nb…
Popular CT Restaurant To Permanently Close After 25 Years In Business Popular CT Restaurant To Permanently Close After 25 Years In Business
Popular CT Restaurant To Permanently Close After 25 Years In Business The owner of a popular Connecticut restaurant announced plans to close the business due to the hardships of the past few years. Litchfield County staple The Cookhouse, located in New Milford, is set to permanently close on New Year's Day, owner Rob Ryder announced on Wednesday, Dec. 14. "We have had 25 wonderful years serving New Milford, Litchfield County & greater Connecticut, but our business has never recovered from COVID," he said.   The restaurant is known for its "barbecue, brisket, and brews," offering dishes including a prime rib sandwich, a beef brisket platter…
Man Found Dead After Car Fire Breaks Out In CT Man Found Dead After Car Fire Breaks Out In CT
Man Found Dead After Car Fire Breaks Out In CT A man was found dead following a car fire at a storage facility in Connecticut. The incident took place in Litchfield County around 10:20 p.m., Monday, Nov. 14 in New Milford at 40 Sullivan Road. New Milford Police and the Water Witch Fire Department responded to the Mobile Mini Portable Storage for a reported car fire, said Lt. Lee Grabner, of the New Milford Police. After the fire was extinguished by the fire department a man was found dead inside the vehicle, Grabner said. The New Milford Fire Marshal and the Connecticut State Police Fire Marshal responded to assist with the investigat…
Police Locate Car In Crash That Killed Fairfield County Man Police Locate Car In Crash That Killed Fairfield County Man
Police Locate Car In Crash That Killed Fairfield County Man Police have located a car that hit and killed a Connecticut man and then fled the scene. The crash took place in Litchfield County around 5:11 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 8, in New Milford. Fairfield County resident Galo Rafael Guaman-Sarmiento, age 61, of Danbury, was crossing Danbury Road when he was struck by a 2013-2016 black Ford Fusion, said the New Milford Police. The driver, who has not been found, fled the scene, and Guaman-Sarmiento was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Police have been searching for the Fusion since the crash and located it on Saturday, Nov. 12, police said. …
24-Year-Old Killed After Car Crashes Into Concrete Pillar In Fairfield County, Police Say 24-Year-Old Killed After Car Crashes Into Concrete Pillar In Fairfield County, Police Say
24-Year-Old Killed After Car Crashes Into Concrete Pillar In Fairfield County, Police Say A 24-year-old Connecticut man was killed after crashing his Kia Forte into a concrete pillar in Fairfield County. Litchfield County resident Caleb Anderson, of New Milford, was killed around 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 14, in North Brookfield. According to state police, Anderson lost control of his vehicle on Route 7 for an unknown reason and drove into the median, and struck the Junction Road overpass concrete support pillar.  Anderson was transported to Danbury Hospital where he died from his injuries, state police said. This case remains under investigation.  Anyone who may …
New CT Cafe Cited For 'Good, Simple Menu' New CT Cafe Cited For 'Good, Simple Menu'
New CT Cafe Cited For 'Good, Simple Menu' For those looking for a fun, but relaxed spot to grab a bite to eat and maybe get to know their neighbors, a new cafe in the region could be just the spot.  Cafe 1840 located in Litchfield County in New Milford offers casual meals such as sandwiches and salads and plenty of sweets along with an open mike night and a cigar night. The interior is funky with fish tanks and art that offers plenty of eye candy while you eat, and plenty of class. The owners, Stacy Murphy, and Jeff Chowanec enjoy getting to know their customers and work hard to make sure that all food is up to high stan…
Man Accused Of Entering Garage, Shoving CT Woman, Stealing Her Vehicle Man Accused Of Entering Garage, Shoving CT Woman, Stealing Her Vehicle
Man Accused Of Entering Garage, Shoving CT Woman, Stealing Her Vehicle A warrant has been issued for a Connecticut man who allegedly entered a woman's garage, pushed her down, and then stole her SUV. The incident took place in New Haven County in Wolcott around 9:15 a.m. Thursday, July 21. During the incident, the suspect, identified as Litchfield County resident Michael Moniz, age 31, of New Milford, the female homeowner went into the garage and was pushed down by Moniz, who then took her car keys (that were on a hook in the garage), and drove off in her 2022 Chevy Trailblazer, said the Wolcott Police. He was caught on video outside of the home, and hours la…
Body Of Missing Swimmer Found By Divers In Candlewood Lake Body Of Missing Swimmer Found By Divers In Candlewood Lake
Body Of Missing Swimmer Found By Divers In Candlewood Lake Divers have recovered the body of a man who went missing while swimming on Candlewood Lake in Fairfield County. The man, in his 20s, was found around 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 28 in the area of the lake in Brookfield  -- near "Chicken Rock,'' -- where he went missing on Friday, June 24. The office of the chief state medical examiner will determine the cause and manner of death, said Will Healey, director of communication for the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Identification is pending positive identification and notification, Healey said The investi…