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Two Arrested After Danbury Drug Investigation

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:25:25 -0600

Danbury police arrested two men October 29 following a months-long investigation into suspected drug sales on High Street Extension. Police say a search uncovered crack cocaine, powder cocaine, scales and drug paraphernalia. Authorities charged 42 year old Wayne Wymss with drug possession, possession with intent to sell and operating a drug factory. His bond was set at 250 thousand dollars. Police also arrested 44 year old Michael Drake on an outstanding warrant for violation of probation.

Danbury Police Investigate Report of Driver Approaching Child

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:02:39 -0600

Danbury police are investigating a report that a driver approached a child walking home on Bittersweet Drive and told him to get in. Police say the child did not enter the vehicle. The driver was described as an older white man. Danbury officers are working with Connecticut State Police, and residents can expect increased patrols in the area. Police have released a vehicle photo and ask anyone who recognizes it or has information to contact them.

Danbury PAL Raffle Offers Cash Prizes to Support Youth Programs

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:53:13 -0600

Danbury PAL is holding a fundraising raffle to support its youth programs, with winning tickets drawn Tuesday, November 24. Prizes include five thousand dollars for the grand prize winner, one thousand dollars for second place, and five hundred dollars each for three additional winners. Proceeds support mentoring, athletics and recreation through PAL’s eighteen year-round youth programs. The organization says it serves more than nine hundred area families. Ticket information is available at Danbury PAL dot org.

Construction Executive Gets Probation in Connecticut Bribery Case

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:42:37 -0600

Construction executive Antonietta Roy has been sentenced to two years of probation for her role in bribing former Connecticut school construction official Kosta Diamantis. The sentence includes six months of home confinement and fifty hours of community service. Roy pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery in 2024 and testified against Diamantis last year. Prosecutors said she paid him and his daughter to influence the award of publicly funded school construction contracts to her company.

Connecticut Senator Proposes Statewide Pause on Data Centers

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:33:33 -0600

State Senator Bob Duff is proposing a statewide moratorium on data centers while Connecticut lawmakers study their effects on electricity, water, infrastructure costs and noise. Duff says details would be worked out during the 2027 legislative session. Several communities have already approved temporary pauses.

Brookfield Approves Smaller Warehouse at Berkshire Corporate Park

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:23:53 -0600

Brookfield’s Planning and Zoning Commission has unanimously approved a smaller manufacturing warehouse at Berkshire Corporate Park. The revised plan calls for a forty thousand square foot building, down from forty-seven thousand, with fewer parking spaces. Landlord Greg Steiner says an unidentified local company wants a long-term lease for seventy percent of the building. The company previously considered the site in 2022 before shelving those plans. Steiner says it renewed its interest this summer.

Connecticut Firearms Deer Hunting Season Opens November 18

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:12:15 -0600

Connecticut’s firearms deer hunting season opens Wednesday, November 18. State environmental officials urge hunters, hikers and others heading outdoors to wear fluorescent orange and tell someone where they’re going. Junior deer hunter training days run November 7 through 14, excluding Sunday on state land, with licensed adult supervision required. Deer hunters on private property must carry written landowner permission. Details are available in the state’s 2026 Connecticut Hunting and Trapping Guide.

Woman Accused of Poisoning Ridgefield Man Rejects Plea Deal

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:04:35 -0600

34 year old Kristen Hogan has rejected a plea deal in Danbury Superior Court and opted for a jury trial. She faces attempted murder charges in the alleged poisoning of a Ridgefield man, plus perjury and evidence tampering charges involving disputed paternity tests. The offer would have allowed her to argue for 12 to 15 years behind bars. Her next court appearance is December 14.

Waterbury Man Gets Two Years in Prison in Danbury Shooting Case

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:55:12 -0600

21 year old Matthew Nunez of Waterbury will serve two years in prison for his role in a New Year’s Eve shooting on Eden Drive in Danbury. He pleaded guilty Monday to three conspiracy charges involving reckless endangerment, a weapon in a vehicle and illegal gunfire. His five-year sentence was suspended after two years, with five years of probation. Police say surveillance footage and cellphone data linked him to the shooting.

Safety Improvements Planned for Route 7 in Danbury

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:43:30 -0600

Safety improvements are underway or planned along Route 7 in Danbury following fatal crashes, including July’s crash that killed off-duty Bridgeport Officer Cooper Whiteside and Brittany Islami. Connecticut transportation officials expect larger speed limit signs and speed reduction markings this month, along with refreshed pavement markings and vegetation clearing. Rumble strips are being designed, and treatments to improve tire grip on two curves are expected in 2027. Officials are also reviewing lighting needs.