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Stolen Heirloom Ring Melted Down After Housekeeper From CT Steals It From Home: Police Stolen Heirloom Ring Melted Down After Housekeeper From CT Steals It From Home: Police
Stolen Heirloom Ring Melted Down After Housekeeper From CT Steals It From Home: Police A Connecticut woman is accused of stealing a family heirloom from her employer’s home in Westchester County, NY — a ring that police said was later melted down before it could be recovered.  Fairfield County resident Joise Cabral-Rosa, 30, of Bethel, was arrested on Thursday, April 2, following an investigation into missing jewelry reported earlier this year, the City of Rye Police Department announced.  According to police, the case began on March 12, when a Rye resident reported that a ring, described as a family heirloom passed down through generations, had gone missing.&n…
Starbucks To Shutter 2 CT Locations In Round Of Layoffs, Store Closures Starbucks To Shutter 2 CT Locations In Round Of Layoffs, Store Closures
Starbucks To Shutter 2 CT Locations In Round Of Layoffs, Store Closures In a cost-cutting move, Starbucks announced it will eliminate about 900 jobs and shut down 100 stores across North America as it struggles with declining sales. Two of those closures are in Connecticut. CEO Brian Niccol shared the news with employees on Thursday, Sept. 25, calling the restructuring effort the "Back to Starbucks" plan. He said the initiative is aimed at improving customer engagement and streamlining corporate operations. The company said it plans to close underperforming stores—locations that fail to meet Starbucks’ standards or show limited financial potential. In Connecti…
Danbury Man Guilty Of Illegally Reentering US After Arrest in Teen Sex Trafficking Case: DOJ Danbury Man Guilty Of Illegally Reentering US After Arrest in Teen Sex Trafficking Case: DOJ
Danbury Man Guilty Of Illegally Reentering US After Arrest in Teen Sex Trafficking Case: DOJ A 25-year-old Danbury man who just pleaded guilty in federal court to unlawful reentry still faces state charges for allegedly sexually abusing a child, officials said.  Stanlin Daniel Vasquez-Salinas, is an Ecuadorian national who was previously deported from the United States in May 2020, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut said. Vasquez-Salinas still faces state charges of conspiracy to commit commercial sexual abuse of a minor between 15 and 17 years old, authorities said. Danbury police and FBI agents raided a home on Chappelle Street on March 11, where the…
Ecuadorian National In CT Sentenced To Prison For Abusing Child, 9; Faces Deportation: DOJ Ecuadorian National In CT Sentenced To Prison For Abusing Child, 9; Faces Deportation: DOJ
Ecuadorian National In CT Sentenced To Prison For Abusing Child, 9; Faces Deportation: DOJ A 34-year-old Ecuadorian national will spend the next 25 years in prison for abusing a child and creating child sexual abuse material, federal authorities said.  Enrique Paulo Pucha-Jimenez, who last lived in Danbury, had pleaded guilty to producing child pornography last year, the US Attorney for Connecticut announced on Tuesday, Sept. 2.  Federal prosecutors said that between November 2020 and August 2023, Pucha-Jimenez sexually abused a girl who was between the ages of 9 and 12 years old. He used his cellphone to take photographs and videos of the abuse. Police arrested him in…
CT College Student Killed In Mustang Crash Mourned CT College Student Killed In Mustang Crash Mourned
CT College Student Killed In Mustang Crash Mourned By all accounts, Mary Cordero’s future was full of promise.  That future was tragically cut short when the 19-year-old Western Connecticut State University junior died in a car crash over the weekend. Now, the Newtown community is rallying to support her grieving family. Cordero, a Danbury native, was sitting in the center back seat of a red 2017 Ford Mustang GT as it sped along Berkshire Road in Newtown, just west of Zoar Road, around 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, police said. Original Report: Teen Killed In Newtown Wreck That Sent Several To Hospital Investigators believe the driver…
Connecticut Teen Killed, Others Critical After Mustang Smashes Into Tree: Police Connecticut Teen Killed, Others Critical After Mustang Smashes Into Tree: Police
Connecticut Teen Killed, Others Critical After Mustang Smashes Into Tree: Police A speeding Mustang packed with five people crashed into a tree in Connecticut early Sunday morning, leaving a 19-year-old woman dead and two others critically injured, police said. The Newtown Police Department says the crash happened shortly before 2:45 a.m. on Aug. 24 on Berkshire Road (Route 34), just west of Zoar Road. Investigators determined a red 2017 Ford Mustang GT was speeding westbound when the driver failed to negotiate a curve, sending the Mustang off the road and head-on into a large tree. There were five people in the car at the time of the crash, including 19-year-old Danbu…
ICE Arrests 65 In CT In Retaliatory Operation, Leaders Say Agents Weaponizing Fear ICE Arrests 65 In CT In Retaliatory Operation, Leaders Say Agents Weaponizing Fear
ICE Arrests 65 In CT In Retaliatory Operation, Leaders Say Agents Weaponizing Fear Federal immigration agents launched a sweeping, multi-day raid across Connecticut last week, arresting 65 people in what officials openly admitted was a direct response to the state’s new sanctuary law. The move drew swift condemnation from community leaders, who accused Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of spreading fear through intimidation. ICE’s Boston field office confirmed the crackdown — dubbed “Operation Broken Trust” — was designed to send a warning to lawmakers after Connecticut passed the Trust Act in May. The law limits cooperation between local police and federal immigra…
CT Lawmaker Arrested Again On Shoplifting Charge: Cops CT Lawmaker Arrested Again On Shoplifting Charge: Cops
CT Lawmaker Arrested Again On Shoplifting Charge: Cops A Connecticut state representative is facing criminal charges for the second time in less than two months. Raghib Allie-Brennan, the 34-year-old Democratic lawmaker representing Bethel and Danbury, turned himself in to police on Monday, July 28, and was charged with sixth-degree larceny, Bethel police said in a news release. Authorities have not released details about the alleged theft.  A judge released him on a promise to appear at his Aug. 5 court date.  This marks the second arrest this summer for Allie-Brennan, who serves as the chief majority whip in the state legislature.…
Just Plane Indecent: Mile High Romp In Front Of Children Lands CT Couple In Cuffs Just Plane Indecent: Mile High Romp In Front Of Children Lands CT Couple In Cuffs
Just Plane Indecent: Mile High Romp In Front Of Children Lands CT Couple In Cuffs A Connecticut couple was arrested over the weekend after multiple people — including children — witnessed their attempt to join the Mile-High Club aboard a JetBlue flight, authorities said. Trista Reilly, 42, and Christopher Arnold, 43, both of Danbury, face two felony charges of lewd and lascivious exhibition, according to Florida authorities. The duo was aboard a Sarasota, Florida-bound flight on Saturday morning, July 19.  Shortly after their 10:30 a.m. takeoff from John F. Kennedy International Airport, a woman alerted a JetBlue flight attendant that she and her two children had s…
CT Teen Who Drowned On July 4th Had Big Dreams; Community Rallies Around Family CT Teen Who Drowned On July 4th Had Big Dreams; Community Rallies Around Family
CT Teen Who Drowned On July 4th Had Big Dreams; Community Rallies Around Family The community is rallying around the family of an 18-year-old who drowned while swimming in a Connecticut reservoir on the Fourth of July. Ángel Chumpi Rios was reported missing around 3 p.m. after entering the water at Mountain Pond, police said. Danbury firefighters found him around 5:30 p.m. and took him to an area hospital, but doctors could not save his life.  A memorial service for the Danbury teen was held Wednesday, July 9, from 2 to 9 p.m. at the Ecuadorian Civic Center at 20 West St. in Danbury. Rios' mother will return his body to Ecuador, where his father and brothers …
Cat Dumped In Carrier Near Reservoir: CT Woman Arrested For Animal Cruelty, SPCA Says Cat Dumped In Carrier Near Reservoir: CT Woman Arrested For Animal Cruelty, SPCA Says
Cat Dumped In Carrier Near Reservoir: CT Woman Arrested For Animal Cruelty, SPCA Says A 57-year-old Connecticut woman has been arrested for allegedly abandoning a cat in a carrier along a remote road in the Hudson Valley, NY, officials announced.   According to the Putnam County SPCA, the disturbing incident began on Wednesday, June 11, when a good Samaritan discovered a plastic cat carrier containing a male cat near a wooded area off Old Milltown Road in the Putnam County town of Southeast, not far from the East Branch Reservoir, as Daily Voice reported at the time.  The three-year-old cat was taken to the Putnam Humane Society in Carmel, and SPCA detectives …
Crypto Bros' CT Kidnapping Plot Lands Florida Man 11 Years In Jail For Bloody Attack: Feds Crypto Bros' CT Kidnapping Plot Lands Florida Man 11 Years In Jail For Bloody Attack: Feds
Crypto Bros' CT Kidnapping Plot Lands Florida Man 11 Years In Jail For Bloody Attack: Feds A Florida man has been sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison for his role in a violent kidnapping that played out in broad daylight on a Danbury street. Anthony Pena, 24, of Miami Gardens, was one of several men who ambushed a couple, beat them, and forced them into a van in an attempt to extort their son, who is suspected of a massive cryptocurrency theft, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.  The attack happened on August 25, 2024. Witnesses called 911 after seeing several men assaulting a man and shoving him into a white work van. Danbury Police spotted the van and trie…
CT Drunk Driver Had 1-Month-Old Baby In His Lap On I-84, Refused to Stop: Police CT Drunk Driver Had 1-Month-Old Baby In His Lap On I-84, Refused to Stop: Police
CT Drunk Driver Had 1-Month-Old Baby In His Lap On I-84, Refused to Stop: Police An off-duty Connecticut State Trooper may have prevented a tragedy after stopping a drunk driver holding his one-month-old baby on his lap on Interstate 84, authorities said. Dario Marcatoma, 21, of Danbury, faces multiple charges following his arrest Friday evening, May 9, according to Connecticut State Police. The trooper spotted a tan Chevrolet Equinox without a rear license plate drifting in and out of the right lane near Exit 8 by Newtown Road around 6:15 p.m. When the officer tried to stop the SUV, the driver continued slowly, creeping along the highway at just 15 mph until approachin…
From Trash Pandas To Toilet Seats: John Oliver’s Crazy Plan To Rename MiLB Team Goes Viral From Trash Pandas To Toilet Seats: John Oliver’s Crazy Plan To Rename MiLB Team Goes Viral
From Trash Pandas To Toilet Seats: John Oliver’s Crazy Plan To Rename MiLB Team Goes Viral Late-night host John Oliver has an interesting offer for Minor League Baseball. In the latest episode of HBO's "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver," the host had a lot to say about the minors, particularly poking fun at some of the more peculiar promotions, team nicknames, and mascots. Highlighting some of the 120 MiLB teams, Oliver made light of the Lake County Captains in Ohio, which ripped out a section of the stands and replaced them with toilet seats, then called out certain team names, such as the Hub City Spartanburgers, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, and Modesto Nuts.  Oh, and the…
Moms Know Best: These 3 CT Restaurants Are Their Top Picks For A Mother’s Day Dinner Moms Know Best: These 3 CT Restaurants Are Their Top Picks For A Mother’s Day Dinner
Moms Know Best: These 3 CT Restaurants Are Their Top Picks For A Mother’s Day Dinner They gave you life, endless love, and advice you only realized was right years later. Now it's time to listen to your mom to ensure she has a special Mother's Day — and help you claim favorite child status.  A recent survey of 3,000 women highlighted the restaurants they are most excited to dine at on their special day, and three in Connecticut made the cut.  According to Mixbook, the photobook company behind the poll, the most wanted local reservation this year is Café on the Green in Danbury. Known for its classy setting and Italian dishes like lobster ravioli and seared sea sca…
CT Men Charged With Running Child Sex Trafficking Ring, Locking Teens In Bedrooms: DOJ CT Men Charged With Running Child Sex Trafficking Ring, Locking Teens In Bedrooms: DOJ
CT Men Charged With Running Child Sex Trafficking Ring, Locking Teens In Bedrooms: DOJ Four men have been charged with serious federal crimes after investigators uncovered what they say was a disturbing child sex trafficking operation in Danbury. The case began in February when the FBI’s Child Exploitation Task Force and Danbury Police started looking into a local group suspected of trafficking minors. In March, investigators say they saw a WhatsApp message offering two 15-year-old girls for sex, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.  That message led police to a Danbury home, where they found the two teen girls — one 15 and one 16 — locked in separate bedrooms with adul…
Couple Beaten, Bound In Lamborghini During Violent CT Kidnapping: What Happened Next Couple Beaten, Bound In Lamborghini During Violent CT Kidnapping: What Happened Next
Couple Beaten, Bound In Lamborghini During Violent CT Kidnapping: What Happened Next A Danbury couple was brutally attacked and kidnapped while house-hunting in their own community, federal authorities said, during a crime that shocked the quiet, upscale neighborhood in late summer 2024. A new report from The New York Times shines a light on what happened that day. Sushil and Radhika Chetal were looking at homes when their Lamborghini Urus was boxed in on a leafy residential street. A white Honda Civic slammed into them from behind, and a white Ram ProMaster van cut them off from the front, trapping their SUV, according to Danbury police. Original Daily Voice Report: Crypt…
These CT ShopRite Stores Are Open On Easter Sunday (Some Are Closed) These CT ShopRite Stores Are Open On Easter Sunday (Some Are Closed)
These CT ShopRite Stores Are Open On Easter Sunday (Some Are Closed) Before you head out for rolls or last-minute chocolate bunnies this Easter Sunday, double-check your local ShopRite’s hours below. Across Connecticut, some ShopRite stores are staying open for limited hours, while many others will be closed all day on Sunday, April 20. Here’s the full list of which CT ShopRite stores are open, closed, and when they’re closing early, so you’re not left out in the parking lot. OPEN (Limited Easter Sunday Hours): These stores will be open on Easter — most from 6 or 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. ShopRite of Clinton – 7am-2pm ShopRite of Cromwell – 7am-2pm ShopRite of…
Elderly CT Woman Busted Again Selling Drugs Near School, Just Days After 1st Arrest: Cops Elderly CT Woman Busted Again Selling Drugs Near School, Just Days After 1st Arrest: Cops
Elderly CT Woman Busted Again Selling Drugs Near School, Just Days After 1st Arrest: Cops A Danbury woman is back in jail after police say she resumed selling drugs from her apartment, located just steps from a school — only days after being released on similar charges. Vera Ribeiro-Menezes, 70, of Danbury, was arrested on Tuesday, April 15, after police served multiple search warrants at her Foster Street home, authorities said.  Police were familiar with the property that's within walking distance of Head Start of Northern Fairfield County and Saint Peter School.  Just 11 days earlier, detectives had raided the same apartment on April 4 and arrested Ribeiro-Menezes …
Cold Case Bust: Man Caught In 1989 Kidnappings Of CT Woman, 11-Year-Old Cold Case Bust: Man Caught In 1989 Kidnappings Of CT Woman, 11-Year-Old
Cold Case Bust: Man Caught In 1989 Kidnappings Of CT Woman, 11-Year-Old A 53-year-old man has been linked to two kidnappings that occurred in 1989 in Fairfield County, Connecticut, closing a 36-year mystery for prosecutors. David Vincent Coffey, of New Britain, was previously tied to the April 23, 1989, kidnapping and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl in Danbury, police said. Now, investigators say he is also connected to the abduction and sexual assault of a 20-year-old woman from the same Danbury home in January 1989. Both victims were reportedly taken from the same residence on Peace Street, according to News-Times. Coffey faces charges of first-degree …
Recall Issued For Specialty Burger Product Sold At Family-Owned CT Supermarket Recall Issued For Specialty Burger Product Sold At Family-Owned CT Supermarket
Recall Issued For Specialty Burger Product Sold At Family-Owned CT Supermarket A family-owned Connecticut supermarket chain has issued a recall for a specialty hamburger product that may pose a serious health risk to some customers. Caraluzzi’s Markets, based in Bethel, announced a recall of its 8-ounce Italian Style Seafood Burgers due to the presence of undeclared egg, a known allergen.  The product was sold at all four store locations in Fairfield County: Bethel, Wilton, Newtown and Danbury. People with an egg allergy or severe sensitivity are at risk of a serious or potentially life-threatening reaction if they consume the mislabeled burgers, the US Food and…
CT-Based Snack Brand Bought By Hersheys Pending Federal Approval CT-Based Snack Brand Bought By Hersheys Pending Federal Approval
Ct-based Snack Brand Bought By Hersheys Pending Federal Approval The Hershey Co. announced Thursday, April 3, that it will acquire LesserEvil, a Danbury, Connecticut-based snack company. The acquisition is part of the Pennslyvania-based chocolate company's strategy to expand its presence in the growing "better-for-you" snack market. "Investing in LesserEvil brings a multi-category, better-for-you snacks platform to extend our offerings into new categories and forms, reaching new consumers in more eating occasions," said Michele Buck, president and CEO of The Hershey Co., in a press release. "This high-growth brand not only complements our beloved confect…
Crypto Bro Paid For CT Lambo Carjacking Over Multi-Hundred-Million-Dollar Heist: Feds Crypto Bro Paid For CT Lambo Carjacking Over Multi-Hundred-Million-Dollar Heist: Feds
Crypto Bro Paid For CT Lambo Carjacking Over Multi-Hundred-Million-Dollar Heist: Feds A Georgia man is facing a federal charge after authorities say he helped organize and fund a violent kidnapping in Connecticut that targeted the parents of someone suspected of stealing hundreds of millions in cryptocurrency.  James Schwab, 22, of Peachtree Corners, Georgia, was charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping, which carries a maximum sentence of life in prison, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. He pleaded not guilty to the charge. The case stems from an August 2024 incident where six men from Florida were arrested in Danbury after allegedly carjacking a Lamborghini Ur…
Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says
Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says The US population is rapidly diversifying, with cities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic at the forefront, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 ranking of the nation's Most Diverse Cities on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Three Maryland communities topped the list of 501 locations, which were evaluated based on socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, and religious diversity. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.2 percent of Americans identified as multiracial in 2020, a sharp increase from just 2.9 percent in 2010. "The most diverse cities demonstrate diversity in many …
Sliding Door Burglary Crew Caught In CT, Long Island Spree: Police Sliding Door Burglary Crew Caught In CT, Long Island Spree: Police
Sliding Door Burglary Crew Caught In CT, Long Island Spree: Police Four men accused of breaking into multiple Long Island homes are behind bars. The break-ins occurred in Garden City between Dec. 10 and Dec. 20, 2024, with the suspects forcing their way through sliding doors and windows, Nassau County Police said. Once inside, the group stole cash and jewelry before fleeing in luxury SUVs, according to police. In one case, they burglarized a Brook Street residence, stealing jewelry and $1,000 in cash, police said. They were seen leaving in a BMW X5 with New Jersey plates, which was captured on Garden City’s license plate readers, police said. In another …
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…
CT-Based 'Lesser Evil,' Owned By Dad Of Alleged DOGE Staff Member, Moves Into New Property CT-Based 'Lesser Evil,' Owned By Dad Of Alleged DOGE Staff Member, Moves Into New Property
Ct-based 'Lesser Evil,' Owned By Dad Of Alleged Doge Staff Member, Moves Into New 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…
CT Mom, Former School Librarian Erica Alterio Dies Suddenly, 33: Her 'Presence Was Magnetic' CT Mom, Former School Librarian Erica Alterio Dies Suddenly, 33: Her 'Presence Was Magnetic'
CT Mom, Former 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 Windham County How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Windham County
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Windham County 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…
Drunk Driver Hit With 3rd OUI Charge, Caught Urinating On CT Highway: Police Drunk Driver Hit With 3rd OUI Charge, Caught Urinating On CT Highway: Police
Drunk Driver Hit With 3rd OUI Charge, Caught Urinating On CT 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…