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Newtown woman accused of stealing over $132K in antiques from Cornwall home
CORNWALL, Conn. (WTNH) — A 39-year-old woman is facing charges after stealing more than $132,000 in antiques from a home in Cornwall, according to Connecticut State Police. Jessica Ann Thompson, of Newtown, has been charged with third-degree burglary and first-degree larceny, with the property being worth possibly hundreds of thousands of dollars. She stole paintings, […]
Law enforcement agencies collaborate in Danbury to make multiple drug-related arrests
DANBURY, Conn. — A collaborative effort by several law enforcement agencies in Danbury resulted in multiple arrests on Tuesday, according to a release from the city’s police department. Around 3:14 p.m. on July 16, detectives from the Danbury Police Department Special Investigations Division, members of the Drug Enforcement...
Monroe police make arrest for Dunkin’ Donuts coffee throwing incident
MONROE, CT — A 30-year-old Danbury woman turned herself in on a warrant Saturday, charging her for the alleged attack on a barista at the Dunkin’ Donuts on Route 34. On May 5, police were dispatched to the store at 1:47 p.m., after the employee, a 17-year-old Monroe male, complained that a female customer threw a hot cup of coffee at him.
Man Found Drowning In Canopus Lake In Kent Dies At Hospital
The incident leading to the man's death began in Putnam County on Tuesday, July 16 around 1:45 p.m., when a possible drowning incident was reported at Canopus Lake Beach in Fahnestock State Park off Route 301 in Kent. According to Kent Police, arriving first responders and police helped park staff...
Skimming devices found in 2 Connecticut Big Y stores
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Big Y representatives Monday announced they’re investigating after a skimming device was found on check-out terminals in multiple Connecticut stores. Representatives said it was June 29 when they realized skimming devices were attached to a single terminal in both the Naugatuck and Plainville stores. They said they are working with state and […]
Shelton Fire Department Calls For Service
SHELTON — City Fire Marshal James Tortora sent this list of calls for service from the Shelton Fire Department:. SHELTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCIDENT RESPONSES. On 7/8/24 at 8:49 am the Echo Hose H & L Co. #1 and the Pine Rock Park Co. #4 responded to car fire on Howe Avenue at Center Street.
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