7th Heaven: Lucky CT Woman Wins $177,777 In State Lottery 7th Heaven: Lucky CT Woman Wins $177,777 In State Lottery
7th Heaven: Lucky CT Woman Wins $177,777 In State Lottery Connecticut Lottery announced a series of new winners who claimed major prizes. New Haven County resident Monique Michaud, of Naugatuck, claimed a $177,777 "Electric 7s Second Edition" prize, CT Lottery announced on Wednesday, Oct. 5. The lottery said the winning ticket was purchased at Cross Point Convenience LLC, which is located at 800 New Haven Road in Naugatuck. CT Lottery also announced the following recent winners: Silverio Rodriguez, of Danbury, won a $51,000 prize from a "Fast Play - 50th Anniversary Gold" ticket purchased at Village Mini Market in Danbu…
Westchester Bakery Owner Ordered To Pay Nearly $1M In Back Wages, Damages To 74 Employees Westchester Bakery Owner Ordered To Pay Nearly $1M In Back Wages, Damages To 74 Employees
Westchester Bakery Owner Ordered To Pay Nearly $1M In Back Wages, Damages To 74 Employees The owner of several bakeries in New York and Connecticut has been ordered by a federal court to pay nearly $1 million in back wages and damages to 74 employees for violating US labor laws. An investigation by the US Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found that Pedro Coelho willfully violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by paying bakers and counter staff straight time instead of time-and-a-half, even though they worked more than 40 hours per week. Coelho operates Westchester County's Padaminas Brazilian Bakery, located in Mount Vernon, and Fairfield County's Padaminas NY Bakery,…
CT DEEP Issues Alert To Motorists After Moose Sightings In Fairfield County CT DEEP Issues Alert To Motorists After Moose Sightings In Fairfield County
CT Deep Issues Alert To Motorists After Moose Sightings In Fairfield County State officials issued an alert to motorists after a series of moose sightings in Fairfield County communities. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced on Tuesday, Sept. 27, that motorists should use caution due to the increase in sightings. "Recent sightings of moose in Woodbury, Southbury, Danbury, Newtown, and New Fairfield, though believed to be the same moose, serve as an important reminder for motorists to be aware that increased moose activity near roadways can pose a hazard," DEEP said. Earlier report - Moose Spotted In Connecticut  Of…
Moose On Loose In Region Moose On Loose In Region
Moose On Loose In Region A large moose seems to have made quite a journey over the past few days, with multiple sightings in parts of Fairfield County. Meteorologist Jack Drake shared photos and videos on his Facebook page of a large moose that was spotted at the AMC movie theater in Danbury on Monday, Sept. 26. Drake reported that the moose was also seen in Woodbury and Newtown. "I’ve never heard of moose in our immediate area, but I don’t think there is any mistaking that photo, and there have now been several additional reports," he said in the post. Drake said the moose was also spotted heading toward Ne…
Juvenile Accused Of Making Threat To High School In Fairfield County Juvenile Accused Of Making Threat To High School In Fairfield County
Juvenile Accused Of Making Threat To High School In Fairfield County A juvenile was arrested after allegedly making a social medical threat against a Fairfield County high school. The incident took place in Danbury on Thursday, Sept. 22. According to the Danbury Police, officers were quickly able to identify a suspect and make an arrest after becoming aware of a social media threat regarding Danbury High School. Although there was an arrest, the department said there will be an increased police presence at the school at both opening and dismissals, as well as extra patrols throughout the day. The teen was not named and the type of threat made was not revea…
20-Year-Old From Fairfield County Killed In I-84 Crash 20-Year-Old From Fairfield County Killed In I-84 Crash
20-Year-Old From Fairfield County Killed In I-84 Crash A 20-year-old was killed after slamming into the back of a tractor-trailer on a busy Connecticut roadway, police said. The crash took place in New Haven County around 8:30 p.m. near Exit 23 on I-84 in Waterbury. According to state police, both vehicles were traveling westbound when a Chevrolet Silverado driven by Fairfield County resident Zachary James Carlson, of Danbury, failed to slow down due to traffic and struck the rear of the tractor-trailer. Carlson died from his injuries at the scene, police said. The tractor-trailer driver, a 62-year-old Worcester, Massachusetts resident,&…
Alert Issued For Missing 16-Year-Old Fairfield County Girl Alert Issued For Missing 16-Year-Old Fairfield County Girl
Alert Issued For Missing 16-Year-Old Fairfield County Girl Police are asking the public for help locating a missing, endangered teenager from Northern Fairfield County. Heidi Logan-Sorenson, age 16, of Danbury, was reported missing on Friday, Aug. 19, said the Connecticut State Police. Heidi, who also goes by the name "Lee Logan," is described as being 5-foot-2, 110 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.  Police, who have issued a Silver Alert,  say she may have shaved her hair and be wearing a hat or hoodie. She was law seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and black ripped jeans. Anyone with information is asked to contact Danbury Po…
Man Stabbed Multiple Times By Person He Knew In Fairfield County, Police Say Man Stabbed Multiple Times By Person He Knew In Fairfield County, Police Say
Man Stabbed Multiple Times By Person He Knew In Fairfield County, Police Say Police are currently investigating the multiple stabbing of a 57-year-old Fairfield County man who was found at a city shopping plaza. The incident took place in Danbury around 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9, at the Mill Ridge Plaza. According to Danbury Police Det. Capt. Mark Williams, what led up to the stabbing is unclear at this time, but all involved parties have been identified,  "It appears that the victim and the assailant(s) are known to each other, and the attack was not random," Williams said. Investigators are currently in the process of gathering the facts and circumstances, …
Company Manager From Fairfield County Who 'Loved To Laugh' Dies At Age 49 Company Manager From Fairfield County Who 'Loved To Laugh' Dies At Age 49
Company Manager From Fairfield County Who 'Loved To Laugh' Dies At Age 49 Friends and loved ones are remembering a Connecticut woman for her sense of humor and love for animals. Fairfield County resident Katherine Hagendorf, of Danbury, died Monday, Aug. 1, at the age of 49, according to her obituary. A cause of death was not listed. Born in New York City on Dec. 22, 1972 to parents Ross and Teresa (Brisland) Angione, Hagendorf later obtained a bachelor of arts degree in English at New York University, her memorial said. She married her husband, John Hagendorf, on Oct. 12, 2013 in New York City. More recently, she worked as a logistics manager in Danbury for co…
Fairfield County Man Accused Of Driving 161 MPH Fairfield County Man Accused Of Driving 161 MPH
Fairfield County Man Accused Of Driving 161 MPH A Connecticut man was charged with reckless driving after police said he was clocked driving 161 miles per hour on a highway in New Hampshire.  A New Hampshire State trooper saw an orange 2021 Chevrolet Corvette speed past him on I-93 northbound in Ashland at about 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 31, police said.  The trooper clocked the car on radar at 161 MPH in the section of the interstate where the speed limit is 70 mph, authorities said. Police said the trooper couldn't pursue the sports car due to its speed and state police issued a "Be On The Lookout" alert to area law enforce…
'I Take My Kids With Me': Fairfield County Mom Left Note Before Apparent Triple-Murder/Suicide 'I Take My Kids With Me': Fairfield County Mom Left Note Before Apparent Triple-Murder/Suicide
'I Take My Kids With Me': Fairfield County Mom Left Note Before Apparent Triple-Murder/Suicide The Fairfield County mother who is accused of killing her three children before killing herself had been crying for days and left a suicide note for her husband, according to a new report. The apparent triple murder-suicide happened on Wednesday, July 27 in Danbury, on Whaley Street. The children, Junior Panjon, age 12, Joselyn Panjon, age 10, and Jonael Panjon, age 5, were found by police after the department received a request for a welfare check from a distraught and crying person, said Det. Capt. Mark Williams, of the Danbury Police. That person turned out to be Pedro Panjon, the devas…
Fairfield County Mom Accused Of Killing 3 Kids Had Been Cited For Providing Illegal Day Care Fairfield County Mom Accused Of Killing 3 Kids Had Been Cited For Providing Illegal Day Care
Fairfield County Mom Accused Of Killing 3 Kids Had Been Cited For Providing Illegal Day Care The Connecticut mother who allegedly killed her three children before hanging herself was recently cited twice by the state for providing illegal daycare services. The apparent triple murder-suicide in Fairfield County happened on Wednesday, July 27 in Danbury, on Whaley Street. The children, Junior Panjon, age 12, Joselyn Panjon, age 10, and Jonael Panjon, age 5, were found by police after the department received a request for a welfare check from a distraught and crying person, said Det. Capt. Mark Williams. According to Williams, the three all appear to have died by strangulation …