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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…

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by Kathy Reakes
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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…

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by Ben Crnic
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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…

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by Ben Crnic
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Police In CT Ask Public For Help Finding Missing Engagement Ring Police In CT Ask Public For Help Finding Missing Engagement Ring
Police In CT Ask Public For Help Finding Missing Engagement Ring Police are asking the public for help locating a missing engagement ring. A diamond engagement ring was left on a sink at a Cumberland Farms in Litchfield County, located at 376 Danbury Road in New Milford, between noon and 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, according to the New Milford Police Department. Police said the diamond was described as lab-grown and pear-shaped and "certified by IGI, serial #LG12098907, G color, VS1 clarity, no fluorescence, .82 carats." The serial number is etched onto the diamond, police said. Police asked anyone who finds the ring to bring it to NMPD so it can be ret…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Two Teens Go Missing While Swimming In Connecticut Two Teens Go Missing While Swimming In Connecticut
Two Teens Go Missing While Swimming In Connecticut Numerous first responders are searching for two missing teen swimmers whose belongings were found by a river in Connecticut. Crews started searching the waters of the Farmington River on Thursday, July 15 for the two boys, both of Plainview, where they were last seen swimming. The search was called off at nightfall, but returned early Friday, July 16, officials said. Plainville police, state police, and the Deep officials are involved in the search. Connecticut State Police said on Friday a Silver Alert has been issued for the two, including 17-year-old Anthony Nagore and 15-year-old Luca…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Search Continues For Two Men In Their 20s Who Disappeared Underwater In New Milford River Search Continues For Two Men In Their 20s Who Disappeared Underwater In New Milford River
Search Continues For Two Men In Their 20s Who Disappeared Underwater In New Milford River Police and dive teams continue to search for two men who disappeared underway while swimming in the Housatonic River. The incident took place in Litchfield County around 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, in New Milford, said Lt. Lee Grabner. New Milford Police said the two men, in their 20s, were with a group from the Bronx swimming off the east bank of the river near the Gaylordsville section of town when one man began to struggle in the water. The second man ran into the water and attempted to help, but was also pulled underwater. Police and several dive teams from numerous departme…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Probe Launched Into Death Of Danbury Man, 29, Stuck In Conveyer Belt At Area Factory Probe Launched Into Death Of Danbury Man, 29, Stuck In Conveyer Belt At Area Factory
Probe Launched Into Death Of Danbury Man, 29, Stuck In Conveyer Belt At Area Factory Officials have launched an investigation following the death of a Danbury man who became stuck in a conveyer belt at an area block factory. Daniel Kendrick, 29, was killed about 5:55 p.m., Friday, June 7, after being trapped in a conveyor belt system at New Milford Block and Supply Corporation at 574 Danbury Road, said New Milford Police Lt. Lawrence Ash. The accident remains under investigation by the New Milford Police Department, The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for upda…

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by Kathy Reakes
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ID Released For Teen Swimmer Found Dead In Candlewood Lake ID Released For Teen Swimmer Found Dead In Candlewood Lake
ID Released For Teen Swimmer Found Dead In Candlewood Lake The body of a teen who went missing while swimming in Candlewood Lake in New Milford has been recovered, according to New Milford Mayor Pete Bass. Joshua DaSilva, 17, of New Milford, who went missing while swimming with friends on Monday, May 27, was recovered by the New Milford Police Department and the Newtown Underwater Search and Rescue, said New Milford Police Lt. Lawrence Ash. "The body of the missing swimmer has been found by the NMPD diving team," said Bass on Facebook. "Please say a prayer for the found swimmer and family." Ash said the department would like to "express our deepes…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Seen It? 1968 Mustang Stolen From Danbury Road Auto Body Shop Seen It? 1968 Mustang Stolen From Danbury Road Auto Body Shop
Seen It? 1968 Mustang Stolen From Danbury Road Auto Body Shop Have you seen this vintage ride around town? Police in New Milford have issued an alert regarding a 1968 gray Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 that was last seen at the Bennett Automotive auto body shop on Danbury Road before it was allegedly stolen. According to police, the Mustang was last seen at the auto shop on Oct. 3, 2016, when it was listed for sale. The investigation into the stolen vehicle is ongoing. Anyone with information or who recognizes the Shelby has been asked to contact Officer Hayes by calling (860) 355-3133 or emailing tips@NewMilfordPolice.org. This information can be share…

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by Zak Failla
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New Milford Double Homicide Linked to Incest, Infant's Murder New Milford Double Homicide Linked to Incest, Infant's Murder
New Milford Double Homicide Linked to Incest, Infant's Murder The murder of three people -- a man and woman in New Milford, Conn., and an infant in North Carolina -- and the suicide of their suspected killer Thursday in Dutchess County are all linked to a twisted case of incest that was the subject of a Daily Voice story published in February. The story behind the murders began two years ago when then 18-year-old Katie Fusco Pladl of Dover went on a search to find her biological parents.  She found Steven Pladl, her mother and her siblings near Richmond, Va., and eventually moved in with them in 2016. But the happy family reunion didn't last long whe…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
New Milford Double Homicide Suspect Found Dead In New York New Milford Double Homicide Suspect Found Dead In New York
New Milford Double Homicide Suspect Found Dead In New York The suspected killer of a man and a woman in New Milford, Conn., was found dead in his car of an apparent self-inflicted wound about 15 miles away in Dutchess County late Thursday morning. The two were found dead in a truck with a smashed driver’s side window at approximately 8:40 a.m. at the intersection of routes 7 and 55 in New Milford. New Milford Police Department then issued a notice to area agencies to be on the lookout for the suspect’s vehicle, described as a light blue mini-van with North Carolina registration. The vehicle was initially observed by an officer from the Dutchess Co…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Seen It? Car With NY Plates Steals From Mailbox At New Milford Home Seen It? Car With NY Plates Steals From Mailbox At New Milford Home
Seen It? Car With NY Plates Steals From Mailbox At New Milford Home Police in New Milford are investigating a fraud complaint that saw a group of people swipe mail from an open mailbox in the area. Officers were dispatched to a Pleasant View Road residence at approximately 1:30 p.m. on March 14, where there was a complaint from the homeowner, who said that the mail had been removed from the mailbox unlawfully. A surveillance photo released by police shows three male suspects who are in what appears to be a newer model white Honda Accord with a New York State registration. A hand can be seen outstretched from the backseat, reaching into the mailbox. The mail…

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by Zak Failla
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Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Area 24-Year-Old Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Area 24-Year-Old
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Area 24-Year-Old Have you seen him? New Milford Police Department has requested assistance in locating 24-year-old Richard Delisle.  Delisle is described as white with brown eyes and brown hair. He is about 5-feet-6-inches tall and weighs 180 pounds.  He was last seen wearing a black jacket with a furry hood.  If you or anyone you know has information that can help the New Milford Police Department you are encouraged to contact their police department at 860-355-3133. You can share this story on Facebook by clicking on the Facebook icon below.

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by Jon Craig