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Two Teens Nabbed For Car Break-Ins, Thefts In Danbury Two Teens Nabbed For Car Break-Ins, Thefts In Danbury
Two Teens Nabbed For Car Break-Ins, Thefts In Danbury Two teenagers were busted after allegedly attempting to break into a car in Fairfield County. Members of the Danbury Police Department were dispatched to Ryders Lane at approximately 7:35 a.m. on Thursday morning, where there was a report of two men attempting to enter parked cars in the area. Officers were able to eventually track down two 17-year-old suspects, who were taken into custody. The investigation into the incident found that the pair were in possession of stolen items from several overnight break-ins and they were subsequently arrested. The two teenagers were charged with crimi…

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by Zak Failla
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ID Released For Man Killed After Truck Becomes Engulfed In Flames In Danbury ID Released For Man Killed After Truck Becomes Engulfed In Flames In Danbury
ID Released For Man Killed After Truck Becomes Engulfed In Flames In Danbury The man killed when a tree fell, bringing down wires and causing the truck to catch fire on Tuesday has been identified by Danbury police as a local resident. Walter Cardenas Salinas, 45, of Danbury, was killed around 8:38 a.m. when a very large tree fell on the passenger side of the 2014 Dodge Ram truck he was riding in on Padanaram Road, said Danbury Police Det. Lt. Mark Williams. Salinas was the passenger at the time of the incident. The vehicle became engulfed in flames after the falling tree brought down live wires. The driver of the vehicle, Edgar Nugra, stated that he could see the …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Person Killed As Car Becomes Engulfed In Flames By Downed Wires In Danbury Person Killed As Car Becomes Engulfed In Flames By Downed Wires In Danbury
Person Killed As Car Becomes Engulfed In Flames By Downed Wires In Danbury A car became engulfed in flames after wires fell on the vehicle, killing one person, according to the Danbury Police Department. The incident took place around 8:48 a.m. Tuesday in the area between Jeanette Street and Pembroke Road, said Det. Ralph Anderson. The person was discovered when the police department, along with the Danbury Fire Department, responded to a report of wires down in the area, said Anderson. Once on the scene, a vehicle on fire was located under the wires "There was one fatality confirmed at the scene," Anderson said.  At this time, the incident is under i…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Owner Of 'Substantial Amount Of Money' Found In Walmart Parking Lot Comes Forward Owner Of 'Substantial Amount Of Money' Found In Walmart Parking Lot Comes Forward
Owner Of 'Substantial Amount Of Money' Found In Walmart Parking Lot Comes Forward Update: The owner of the money found at the Walmart parking lot in Danbury has been found.  "We are happy to announce that we have received a call from the rightful owner and will be returning it to them soon," Danbury Police said. "To protect the privacy of the Good Samaritan and the owner of the money, we will not be releasing either person's name." Original report: The Danbury Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating the owner of a substantial sum of money that was found by a Good Samaritan, on Saturday, June 30 at the parking lot of Walma…

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by Daily Voice
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Knife-Wielding Woman Nabbed In Danbury Gas Station Robbery, Police Say Knife-Wielding Woman Nabbed In Danbury Gas Station Robbery, Police Say
Knife-Wielding Woman Nabbed In Danbury Gas Station Robbery, Police Say A knife-wielding woman who allegedly robbed a Danbury gas station was nabbed through video surveillance, police said. Elizabeth Saparato, 30, of Danbury, was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the armed robbery that took place around 7:47 p.m. July 4th at the Exxon gas station on North Main Street, said  Danbury Police Det. Lt. Mark Williams. Responding officers learned that a white female had entered the business armed with a knife and robbed the store clerk of an undisclosed amount of cash.  The woman fled prior to officers arriving and avoided apprehension, however, investigators we…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Owner Of 'Substantial Amount Of Money' Found In Walmart Parking Lot Comes Forward Owner Of 'Substantial Amount Of Money' Found In Walmart Parking Lot Comes Forward
Owner Of 'Substantial Amount Of Money' Found In Walmart Parking Lot Comes Forward Update: The owner of the money found at the Walmart parking lot in Danbury has been found.  "We are happy to announce that we have received a call from the rightful owner and will be returning it to them soon," Danbury Police said. "To protect the privacy of the Good Samaritan and the owner of the money, we will not be releasing either person's name." Original report: The Danbury Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating the owner of a substantial sum of money that was found by a Good Samaritan, on Saturday, June 30 at the parking lot of Walma…

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by Daily Voice
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Duo Charged After Police Bust Danbury Drug Deal In Progress Duo Charged After Police Bust Danbury Drug Deal In Progress
Duo Charged After Police Bust Danbury Drug Deal In Progress Two area men were busted for drugs after receiving complaints from residents about their actions, said the Danbury Police Department. Mean Samrith, 37,  and Savuth Luch, both of Danbury, were arrested Tuesday for a variety of drug-related offenses following the execution of search warrants for Samrith’s residence, car, and person, said Danbury Police Department Det. Lt. Mark Williams. Samrith was the focus of a several weeks investigation related to drug sales throughout the Danbury area. The investigation was initiated after investigators received citizen complaints regarding Samrith’s ill…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Three-Alarm Townhouse Fire Spreads Quickly In Danbury Three-Alarm Townhouse Fire Spreads Quickly In Danbury
Three-Alarm Townhouse Fire Spreads Quickly In Danbury A three-alarm fire spread to four townhouse units in short time early Friday morning in Danbury. Danbury Fire units were alerted by 911 around 6:40 a.m. Friday of a reported fire in a townhouse at 120 Triangle Street, said James Gagliardo, communication coordinator for the department.  While responding units reported a column of smoke visible from White Street. Deputy Chief Bernie Meehan was first on scene and confirmed a working fire with a heavy volume of smoke and fire showing from the rear of the condo, Gagliardo said. The incident was quickly escalated to a three-alarm fire which brou…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Danbury Man Busted With Two Pounds Of Pot Danbury Man Busted With Two Pounds Of Pot
Danbury Man Busted With Two Pounds Of Pot A Fairfield County man was busted with more than two pounds of marijuana following an investigation into complaints from residents of drug dealing in the area. Alberto Lantigua, 37, of Danbury, was arrested on Thursday for drug offenses, which stemmed from an investigation that began months earlier, said Danbury Police Department Lt. Mark Williams. The investigation was initiated after investigators received complaints from concerned citizens regarding Antigua’s illegal activity. Based on a further investigation, the department was able to receive search warrants for his home and his cell p…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Three Nabbed In Danbury Drug Dealing Bust Three Nabbed In Danbury Drug Dealing Bust
Three Nabbed In Danbury Drug Dealing Bust Danbury Police nabbed three men on a host of drug charges following a weeks-long investigation into drug sales throughout the Danbury area. The men, Raymond Newsome, 43, and Orlando Ellis, 27, both of Danbury, and Dylan Montana Griffing, 24, of New Milford, were arrested Thursday, May 24, following the investigation initiated after the Danbury Police Department received citizen's complaints regarding Ellis' illegal activity, said Lt. Mark Williams. During the investigation, investigators witnessed Ellis engage in several suspected drug deals, which led to the arrest of Griffing, Williams sa…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Alleged Drug Dealer Busted After Citizen Complaints In Danbury Alleged Drug Dealer Busted After Citizen Complaints In Danbury
Alleged Drug Dealer Busted After Citizen Complaints In Danbury Complaints from residents about drug dealing and illegal activity led to the arrest of a Waterbury man following an investigation, according to the Danbury Police Department. Aairon Ronearl Thompson, 34, was arrested Tuesday for drug and motor vehicle offenses, which stemmed from an investigation that began months earlier, said Det. Lt. Mark Williams. The investigation was initiated after investigators received citizen complaints regarding Thompson’s illegal activity. Based on a further investigation, which revealed activity consistent with drug trafficking, on May 2, the Superior Court iss…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Tip Leads To Arrest Of Danbury Man For Possession Of Child Porn Tip Leads To Arrest Of Danbury Man For Possession Of Child Porn
Tip Leads To Arrest Of Danbury Man For Possession Of Child Porn A 48-year-old man was arrested for possession of child pornography after the Danbury Police Department received a tip, according to the Danbury Police Department. Steven Randi of Danbury turned himself into the Danbury Police Department after learning there was a warrant for his arrest, said Det. Lt. Mark Williams. In August of last year, Danbury police received information that Randi was in possession of child pornography. After an investigation by the Special Victims Unit, an arrest warrant was issued by Danbury Superior Court, Williams said. He was charged with possession of child porno…

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by Kathy Reakes