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Man Nabbed With Loaded Rifle, Drugs After Sending Threats In Southeast: Police Man Nabbed With Loaded Rifle, Drugs After Sending Threats In Southeast: Police
Man Nabbed With Loaded Rifle, Drugs After Sending Threats In Southeast: Police A 56-year-old Hudson Valley man was caught with controlled narcotics and an illegally possessed weapon following an investigation into threatening messages, police said. Putnam County resident Kevin Willis of Southeast was arrested on Friday, Oct. 18 around 3:45 p.m. after he was found with narcotics and a firearm he was prohibited from having, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday, Oct. 23.  According to the Sheriff's Office, Willis's arrest followed a short investigation into threatening messages he had allegedly sent someone. While deputies questioned him, they l…
Child Struck, Killed By Car In Danbury Parking Lot Child Struck, Killed By Car In Danbury Parking Lot
Child Struck, Killed By Car In Danbury Parking Lot A young child was struck and killed by a car in a parking lot in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Danbury around 2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22 in the area of Shelter Rock Road. According to Erin Henry of the Danbury Police, officers were dispatched to a home on Shelter Rock Road for a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a young child.  When officers arrived they learned that a child had been struck by a car in the parking lot, Henry said. Henry said the child was taken to the hospital, where they died from their injuries.  "This tragic incident ap…
Police In Northern Westchester Help Nab Suspects Of Local Narcotics Ring Police In Northern Westchester Help Nab Suspects Of Local Narcotics Ring
Police In Northern Westchester Help Nab Suspects Of Local Narcotics Ring 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…
Police ID 3 Children, Mother Found Dead In Apparent Triple-Murder Suicide In Fairfield County Police ID 3 Children, Mother Found Dead In Apparent Triple-Murder Suicide In Fairfield County
Police ID 3 Children, Mother Found Dead In Apparent Triple-Murder Suicide In Fairfield County Click here for an updated story: Fairfield County Mom Accused Of Killing 3 Kids Had Been Cited For Providing Illegal Day Care Police have released new details and the identities of three children who were allegedly strangled to death by their mother in their Fairfield County home. The incident took place in Danbury on Wednesday, July 27 on Whaley St. 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. Accord…
Woman Arrested For Having Sex With Minor In Area, Police Say Woman Arrested For Having Sex With Minor In Area, Police Say
Woman Arrested For Having Sex With Minor In Area, Police Say A Connecticut woman has been arrested in Fairfield County for allegedly having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a minor. Litchfield County resident Krystal Jones, age 34, of New Milford, was arrested on Tuesday, April 12 by Danbury Police. Danbury Police Department received a complaint from the Department of Children and Families in March that a 15-year-old juvenile male was involved in a sexual relationship with Jones, officials said. "After a thorough investigation, using many investigative techniques and sources, Detective Basile established probable cause to bel…
One Killed In Head-On Crash In Danbury One Killed In Head-On Crash In Danbury
One Killed In Head-On Crash In Danbury One person was killed and several others injured during a four-vehicle crash in Fairfield County. It happened around 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 15 in the area of 47 Sugar Hollow Road in Danbury. According to Det. Lt. Mark Willams, of the Danbury Police, a preliminary investigation shows that a 2019 Nissan Rogue traveling southbound crossed over the double yellow line into oncoming traffic. The Nissan first struck an Audi sedan traveling northbound. The Nissan then collided head-on with a Toyota Tundra also northbound. During the collision, an additional Ford van was struck, Williams said. Due …
Woman Charged In Death Of Her 1-Year-Old Grandchild In Fairfield County Woman Charged In Death Of Her 1-Year-Old Grandchild In Fairfield County
Woman Charged In Death Of Her 1-Year-Old Grandchild In Fairfield County A grandmother has been arrested in connection with the death of her 1-year-old grandchild. Cora Brandon, age 60, of Danbury, was arrested by Danbury Police on Wednesday, May 26, for the Wednesday, March 17, death of the child. The investigation into the death began when the Danbury Police Department were summoned to the Danbury Hospital for the untimely passing of the child, said Det. Lt. Mark Williams. As the child’s death circumstances were suspicious, an investigation was initiated to determine the cause or reason for his passing.  The investigation findings implicated Brandon, th…
ID Released For Man Found In Danbury Pond ID Released For Man Found In Danbury Pond
ID Released For Man Found In Danbury Pond Police have announced that the body of a man found floating in a retention pond in Connecticut is that of a Fairfield County man. Danbury Police said on Tuesday, April 13, that the body found in the pond at 55 Mill Plain Road, is that of Todd Smith, age 57, of Danbury, who has been missing since Saturday, Jan. 16, said Danbury Police Det. Lt. Mark Williams. "The medical examiner found no apparent signs of trauma and could not provide an exact cause of death, as toxicology reports are still pending," Williams said. However, the medical examiner was able to positively identify the deceased a…
Body Found In Danbury Pond Body Found In Danbury Pond
Body Found In Danbury Pond A man's body was found by a resident floating in a pond in Fairfield County. Around 7 p.m., Thursday, April 8, a concerned citizen notified the Danbury Police Department of a possible body submerged in a retention pond at the entrance of 55 Mill Plain Road in Danbury. Responding officers confirmed the report and summoned police investigators, who were assisted by members of the Danbury Police Department Dive Team and the Danbury Fire Department, said Danbury Police Det. Lt. Mark Williams. Upon removal from the pond, the body was determined to be an adult, white male, Willams said. W…
Dog Stolen During Home Burglary In Area Dog Stolen During Home Burglary In Area
Dog Stolen During Home Burglary In Area Police are asking for help locating a dog that was stolen during a home burglary in Fairfield County. The incident took place on Thursday, March 25 in Danbury, in the area of Mill Ridge Road. During the burglary, a 1-year-old American Bully named "Godiva" was stolen, Danbury Police said. Now police are hoping someone will recognize the dog from the pictures posted and let them know so the much-beloved pet can be returned to her family. GodivaDanbury Police Department Anyone with information regarding the burglary or the whereabouts of “Godiva” is asked to call Det. Travis Kupchok at …
Danbury Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Two Children Danbury Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Two Children
Danbury Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Two Children A man who allegedly sexually assaulted two young girls over the course of several years in Fairfield County is in custody after attempting to flee the country, police said. On Nov. 11, 2019, the Danbury Police Department received a complaint involving the sexual abuse of a 12-year-old girl, which led to 33-year-old Juan Perez-Barbahona being identified as a suspect. The allegations against Perez-Barbahona led to an extensive investigation by the Danbury Police Department’s Special Victims Unit, which determined that the sexual assault had been ongoing for several years. During the investig…
Gas-Fed Fire Kitchen Fire Displaces Fairfield County Family Gas-Fed Fire Kitchen Fire Displaces Fairfield County Family
Gas-Fed Fire Kitchen Fire Displaces Fairfield County Family Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a kitchen fire at a two-family residence in Fairfield County. The fire started around 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 15, at the home located at 9 Cottage Street in Danbury. Fire and police units were immediately dispatched. Danbury Police Officer Stephan Cameron was on routine patrol in the area and arrived on the scene to find heavy smoke coming from the home, said James Gagliardo, public information spokesman for the department. A kitchen fire displaced a Danbury family.Danbury Fire Department Cameron made sure all occupants were out of the house an…
Man Accused Of Installing Camera In Women's Locker Room In Danbury Man Accused Of Installing Camera In Women's Locker Room In Danbury
Man Accused Of Installing Camera In Women's Locker Room In Danbury A Connecticut man has been charged with voyeurism and disorderly conduct for allegedly placing a video recording device in a women’s locker room at a Fairfield County manufacturing building. Matthew Aaron Cooper, age 31, of Beacon Falls in New Haven County, was arrested on Saturday, Jan. 30, by Danbury Police following an investigation. Cooper works at a local manufacturing business, where he was accused of placing a video recording device in the female locker room. A female employee was able to link the device to Cooper and notified her work supervisor, who in turn notified the police depa…
Area Man Admits To Embezzling $1.1 Million From Company, Feds Say Area Man Admits To Embezzling $1.1 Million From Company, Feds Say
Area Man Admits To Embezzling $1.1 Million From Company, Feds Say A Fairfield County man has admitted to an embezzlement scheme of more than $1 million involving a Hartford company, federal authorities have announced. Anthony Teixeira, 50, of Danbury,  was employed by Joseph Merritt & Company, a Hartford-based printing company, for more than 25 years, and most recently oversaw the JMC branch located in Danbury.   The loss to the company attributable to Teixeira through his schemes is approximately $1.1 million, John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced. According to court documents and state…
Police Search For Suspect With Info On Robbery At Hotel In Area Police Search For Suspect With Info On Robbery At Hotel In Area
Police Search For Suspect With Info On Robbery At Hotel In Area Police are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to identify and locate a man who may have information regarding a recent robbery at a popular hotel in Fairfield County. The Danbury Police Department released photos of a man who is believed to have information pertaining to a robbery at the Holiday Inn on Newtown Road at approximately 10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7. According to investigators, the unidentified man (see above), was wearing a long-sleeve blue shirt, blue jeans, work boots, and a black face covering, and he may have information for the police. Anyone with information r…
Death Of Man Found By Railroad Tracks In Northern Fairfield County Deemed 'Suspicious' Death Of Man Found By Railroad Tracks In Northern Fairfield County Deemed 'Suspicious'
Death Of Man Found By Railroad Tracks In Northern Fairfield County Deemed 'Suspicious' Police are calling the death of a man found dead near railroad tracks "suspicious." The unidentified Hispanic man was found in Northern Fairfield County around 11:56 a.m., on Wednesday, June 24, by a Danbury Police officer, said Lt. Andrew Corrado. The man, who appears to be in his late 50s, was found by the officer after being alerted by a concerned citizen about an unresponsive man.  The officer found the man near the railroad tracks by Maple Avenue and Garamella Boulevard in Danbury, Corrado said. "At this time the Danbury Police Detective Bureau is investigating this as a&nb…
Police Refute Speculation About Human Trafficking At Danbury Fair Mall Police Refute Speculation About Human Trafficking At Danbury Fair Mall
Police Refute Speculation About Human Trafficking At Danbury Fair Mall Police are refuting rumors of human trafficking incidents at a popular area mall. There have been multiple postings on social media alleging that there was a human trafficking problem at the Danbury Fair Mall, Danbury Police Det. Lt. Mark Williams said.  The posts reportedly falsely allege that the incidents of human trafficking have been confirmed by both the Danbury Police and mall officials.  Williams said that “there is no validity to these allegations at this time.” According to Williams, over the weekend, there was one complaint of a suspicious man who was allegedly follo…
ID Released For Woman Struck, Killed By SUV In Danbury ID Released For Woman Struck, Killed By SUV In Danbury
ID Released For Woman Struck, Killed By SUV In Danbury Police have identified a 71-year-old woman who was killed after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing a road in Danbury. Dona Kramer, of Cincinnati, Ohio, was killed about 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 4, in the area of 59 Federal Road, said the Danbury Police. When police arrived on the scene of the accident they found that a 2001 Chevy Silverado pickup truck had struck Kramer as she was attempting to cross the roadway from the west side to the east side, police said. According to police Angel Cuenca, 50, of Danbury, saw Kramer begin to cross the roadway and attempted to stop but not befor…
Arrest Made In Connection With Death Of Brewster Man At Danbury Condo Arrest Made In Connection With Death Of Brewster Man At Danbury Condo
Arrest Made In Connection With Death Of Brewster Man At Danbury Condo Police have arrested a friend of a man shot to death at the Sterling Woods Condominium Complex in Danbury. David Ramos, 33, of Danbury, was arrested early Wednesday, Sept. 11, in connection with the Wednesday, Sept. 4, shooting death of Jason James Lowry Hoffman, 33, of Brewster, said Danbury Police Det. Lt. Mark Williams. During the course of the investigation, detectives developed sufficient information through interviews and evidence collection linking Ramos to Hoffman’s death, he said. "Ramos eluded apprehension until this morning when he was found in a friend’s apartment located on S…
Brewster Man, 33, ID'd As Homicide Victim At Danbury Condo Complex Brewster Man, 33, ID'd As Homicide Victim At Danbury Condo Complex
Brewster Man, 33, ID'd As Homicide Victim At Danbury Condo Complex A Brewster man has been identified by Danbury Police as the person shot and killed during an incident at a condo complex. Jason James Lowry Hoffman, 33, was shot and killed early Wednesday, Aug. 4, at the Sterling Woods Condominium complex, in Danbury, Connecticut, said Danbury Police Det. Lt. Mark Williams. According to Williams, several people have been interviewed, but the person responsible for the shooting has not been identified or charged. Hoffman was shot once in the upper torso, Williams said. A pistol was recovered just feet away from the crime scene, which will be analyzed to de…
One Dead In Homicide At Condo Complex In Danbury One Dead In Homicide At Condo Complex In Danbury
One Dead In Homicide At Condo Complex In Danbury Click here for an updated story: Brewster Man, 33, ID'd As Homicide Victim At Danbury Condo Complex Danbury police are on the scene of a homicide at the Sterling Woods Condominium Complex. The murder took place earlier Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the complex on Silversmith Drive,  said Danbury Police Det. Lt. Mark Williams said. Williams said the victim was an adult white male but did not offer other details. Police are currently looking for the suspect involved in the killing.  The homicide does not appear to be a random act and the community is not at risk, Williams …
Police Seek Person Of Interest In Danbury Fair Mall Suspicious Incident Police Seek Person Of Interest In Danbury Fair Mall Suspicious Incident
Police Seek Person Of Interest In Danbury Fair Mall Suspicious Incident Do you know him? Police are looking to identify the man shown above regarding suspicious activities that occurred at the Danbury Fair Mall on Monday, Aug. 26. The incidents happened around the changing rooms of fashion retailer FOREVER 21, Danbury Police said. Anyone with info is asked to contact the Danbury Police Department at 203-797-4611 x618. All calls confidential. Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Man Sentenced For Raping Teen In Northern Westchester Man Sentenced For Raping Teen In Northern Westchester
Man Sentenced For Raping Teen In Northern Westchester A 38-year-old man will spend the better part of a decade behind bars after admitting to raping a teenager in Northern Westchester. William Arias-Abril, of Peekskill, has been sentenced to six years in state prison in Westchester County Court after pleading guilty to two counts of third-degree rape. He was sentenced to three years in state prison on each count, which will run consecutively. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr., said that on Jan. 12, Arias-Abril’s 16-year-old victim reported to the Peekskill Police Department that she had been raped. Investigators said …
Cop Involved In Danbury Shooting Of Knife-Wielding Suspect Shot, Killed Another Man Last Year Cop Involved In Danbury Shooting Of Knife-Wielding Suspect Shot, Killed Another Man Last Year
Cop Involved In Danbury Shooting Of Knife-Wielding Suspect Shot, Killed Another Man Last Year A Danbury Police officer who shot and wounded a knife-wielding man last week also shot and killed another man threatening police with a knife last year. Officer Alex Relyea, was identified Tuesday by Connecticut State Police as the officer who shot Aaron Bouffard, 31, on Wednesday, July 3, as he threatened numerous people with large butcher knives. Relyea also shot and killed Paul Arbitelle on Dec. 29, 2018, after threatening officers and his mother with a knife, police said.  The shooting incident took place around 8:44 a.m., when Danbury Police Department dispatchers received several 91…
Details Emerge After Man Armed With Two Large Knives Is Shot By Officer Near NY/CT Border Details Emerge After Man Armed With Two Large Knives Is Shot By Officer Near NY/CT Border
Details Emerge After Man Armed With Two Large Knives Is Shot By Officer Near NY/CT Border Connecticut State Police are investigating the officer-involved shooting that took place between a Danbury police officer and a man armed with two large knives off a busy stretch of I-84 near the New York/Connecticut border. The incident began around 8:44 a.m., Wednesday, July 3, when Danbury Police were responding to a call of an assault at 38 Old Ridgebury Road, said Danbury Police Lt. Mark Williams. When police arrived on the scene, they found a man in his 30s at a recreational area adjacent to Old Ridgebury and Reserve Road, Williams said. The man, who has not been identified, had a la…
Police Dish Out 13 Tickets In Safety Detail On Route 6 Near Putnam/Fairfield County Border Police Dish Out 13 Tickets In Safety Detail On Route 6 Near Putnam/Fairfield County Border
Police Dish Out 13 Tickets In Safety Detail On Route 6 Near Putnam/Fairfield County Border New York State Police troopers teamed with Connecticut State Police and the Danbury Police Department to dish out more than a dozen tickets during an “occupant safety checkpoint” detail in Putnam County near the Connecticut State line. A total of 13 tickets were handed out by police during the detail, which was conducted on Route 6 and Danbury Road in Southeast, near the state line, two of which were seatbelt or passenger restraint-related violations. According to police, “the operation was conducted in furtherance of our mission to ensure highway safety for all users of the roadway.” …
Jaws Of Life Used To Extricate Person After Car Crashes Near House In Danbury Jaws Of Life Used To Extricate Person After Car Crashes Near House In Danbury
Jaws Of Life Used To Extricate Person After Car Crashes Near House In Danbury A person had to be extricated from a vehicle that was seriously damaged after crashing into several objects before landing just a few feet from a house in Danbury. Police units arrived first on West Street near Pleasant Street just east of I-84 early Saturday morning, April 6 to find one victim entrapped in a car, and a second person who had gotten out of the vehicle, said James Gagliardo, public information officer of the Danbury Fire Department. Fire units arriving shortly after, working under the command of Deputy Chief Bernie Meehan, found that a small convertible ha…
Woman Wanted On Larceny Charge Apprehended In Area Woman Wanted On Larceny Charge Apprehended In Area
Woman Wanted On Larceny Charge Apprehended In Area A woman from Hopewell Junction has been arrested in Putnam County after she allegedly had an outstanding warrant out of Fairfield County, police say. A Putnam County Sheriff Deputy observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation on State Route 312 in the Town of Southeast on Friday, March 1 around 7:30 p.m. The deputy pulled the vehicle over and determined through a computer check that the driver, 31-year-old Courtney Campbell, had an active arrest warrant out of Danbury. The warrant was for charges including conspiracy to commit larceny, sixth-degree larceny and drug paraphernalia. The Dan…
Two Seriously Injured In Rollover I-84 Crash Two Seriously Injured In Rollover I-84 Crash
Two Seriously Injured In Rollover I-84 Crash A single-vehicle, rollover crash on I-84 has resulted in serious injuries for two individuals involved, authorities say. The crash occurred late in the evening on Monday, Jan. 28 in Danbury.  Danbury Fire Dispatch received a number of calls reporting an overturned vehicle on I-84 eastbound prior to Exit 3, according to James Gagliardo of the Danbury FD. Emergency crews responded to find that the vehicle, 200 feet of guard rail and one highway light pole had sustained significant damage. Further inspection revealed that the occupants were no longer in their vehicle nor within sight of…
Missing 13-Year-Old Last Seen Monday Afternoon Has Been Found Missing 13-Year-Old Last Seen Monday Afternoon Has Been Found
Missing 13-Year-Old Last Seen Monday Afternoon Has Been Found Update: The 13-year-old boy who went missing on Monday afternoon, Jan. 7 has been located and is safe, Danbury Police announced on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 8. "We greatly appreciate the efforts and support from the community," the department stated. No further information was released. Original report: A 13-year-old boy has gone missing in the area and authorities are asking for the public's help in finding him. Joshua McLean was last seen in the area of West Street in Danbury on Monday, Jan. 7 at 4:30 p.m. Currently, there is an active Silver Alert. He is approximately 5-foo…
Missing 13-Year-Old Last Seen Monday Afternoon Has Been Found Missing 13-Year-Old Last Seen Monday Afternoon Has Been Found
Missing 13-Year-Old Last Seen Monday Afternoon Has Been Found Update: The 13-year-old boy who went missing on Monday afternoon, Jan. 7 has been located and is safe, Danbury Police announced on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 8. "We greatly appreciate the efforts and support from the community," the department stated. No further information was released. Original report: A 13-year-old boy has gone missing in the area and authorities are asking for the public's help in finding him. Joshua McLean was last seen in the area of West Street in Danbury on Monday, Jan. 7 at 4:30 p.m. Currently, there is an active Silver Alert. He is approximately 5-foot-6, …