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Danbury Police Department

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…
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, …
25-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With SUV Near Mall Entrance 25-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With SUV Near Mall Entrance
25-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With SUV Near Mall Entrance A 25-year-old Fairfield County man was killed following a crash with a car, according to Danbury Police. Samuel Hyde of Danbury died Thursday following a serious crash around 7 p.m. on Backus Avenue near the west entrance of the Danbury Mall, said Danbury Police Det. Lt. Mark Williams. An investigation into the crash found that Hyde was operating a Honda CBR 954RR motorcycle at a high rate of speed, westbound on Backus Avenue when the motorcycle struck a 2008 Honda CRV, Williams said. The operator of the SUV, 64-year-old Roberto Romero of Brewster, was not injured. Ambulance personnel tre…
Fugitive From Justice Nabbed In Hudson Valley Fugitive From Justice Nabbed In Hudson Valley
Fugitive From Justice Nabbed In Hudson Valley A wanted fugitive from justice was nabbed by Putnam County Sheriff's deputies during a routine traffic stop in the Town of Southeast, according to Putnam County Sheriff Robert L. Langley Jr. Deputy Daniel Meury was on patrol on Thursday around 7 p.m., on Route 22 in the Town of Southeast, when he saw a vehicle make a turn, without properly signaling, into the parking lot of Heidi’s Inn, located at 1270 Route 22. Meury stopped the vehicle and after an investigation discovered that the driver, 56-year-old Philip J. Nichols, had a suspended driver’s license and the passenger, 42-year-old Dawn …