Roxbury
CRIME & SAFETY
1 person injured after SUV drives into hair salon in Brookfield
BROOKFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — One person was injured after an SUV drove through the front doors of a salon in Brookfield on Thursday. At around 2:30 p.m., the Brookfield Volunteer Fire Department responded to Elevate Salon to find an SUV through the front door of the business. There was only one occupant in the car […]
Bodies Of Missing Danbury Swimmers Found In Candlewood Lake
The two men, identified as 26-year-old and 38-year-old Danbury residents, were found by the Connecticut State Police dive team and the Danbury Police dive team in Candlewood Lake in Danbury on Thursday, July 18. The names of the victims have not been released pending notification of family. According to James...
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, […]
A CT child died of blunt injuries. Detectives allege he was ‘tortured, tormented’: warrant
A 2-year-old child who died earlier this year suffered what a detective described in a court document as the worst injuries he has ever seen in his career, leading to the arrests of the boy’s mother and her boyfriend who were caring for the toddler. Luis Dejesus, 24, and Alyjah Almodovar, 21, each face charges in connection with the death of the child, who has not been identified, according to ...
Conn. man facing charges for murder of Vermont woman found dead in large toolbox
A Connecticut man is facing charges for the murder of a Vermont woman whose body was found in a large toolbox on a river sandbar back in February. Vermont State Police said Wednesday that they have applied for an arrest warrant for Jakiy Tramaine Corey Keith, 24, of Hartford, Connecticut, charging him with second-degree murder and unauthorized burial or removal of a body in connection with the death of 29-year-old Kayla Wright, of Derby.
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...
Brazilian fugitive arrested in Connecticut for firearms charge
HARTFORD, Connecticut — Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston apprehended a previously deported Brazilian fugitive wanted in his home country for a firearms charge. Deportation officers from ERO Boston’s Hartford field office arrested the 39-year-old unlawfully present fugitive on July 11 near his residence in Danbury. “This Brazilian fugitive attempted to flee a firearms charge in his home country and take up refuge in Connecticut,” said ERO Boston Field Office Director Todd M. Lyons. “We cannot allow our communities to become safe havens for the world’s criminals. ERO Boston will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing egregious noncitizen offenders from New England.”
21 guns stolen from Salem store by teens who jacked cars and trafficked guns: Prosecutors
HARTFORD, Conn. — Two 18-year-olds from Waterbury were indicted by a federal grand jury in New Haven last month for stealing 21 guns, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. The indictment also includes allegations of gun trafficking and armed carjackings. Tyssan “Tigger”...
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...
Trio accused of stealing from Naugatuck Tractor Supply store
NAUGATUCK, Conn. (WTNH) — Three suspects were charged Sunday in connection to a reported larceny at a Tractor Supply store, according to Naugatuck police. Officers responded to the New Haven Road store around 1 p.m. Driving near the scene, police found the suspect car and stopped it. Police said they found multiple stolen items in […]
Shoplifting incident leads to arrest of four in Naugatuck
NAUGATUCK — Police responding to a shoplifting complaint on July 16 at the Stop & Shop on 727 Rubber Avenue arrested four individuals, uncovering several outstanding warrants in the process. At approximately 5:30 p.m., officers encountered 38-year-old Jaclyn Kichar of Ansonia attempting to leave the scene in a vehicle...
Fugitive from Connecticut Arrested in Glynn County
A fugitive wanted for multiple charges, including first-degree sexual assault, is now in custody thanks to the vigilant work of Glynn County Police officers. 🚨 The Details: Jamel Rasheen Young, subject to a nationwide extraditable warrant, was arrested Monday evening at Eagle Pointe Apartments. Naugatuck, Connecticut, police had tipped off Glynn County Police Department about Young’s likely arrival at his sister’s apartment in Glynn County.
Nursing Home Employee Accused Of Attacking Disabled Resident In Somers
Dutchess County resident Jossette Thompson of Dover was arrested on Tuesday, June 11 in connection with the alleged attack, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, July 17. According to authorities, while employed at The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Somers at 189 Route 100, Thompson physically...
Serious injuries reported in Watertown motorcycle crash
WATERTOWN, CT (WFSB) – Serious injuries were reported in a motorcycle crash in Watertown on Tuesday, according to police. Authorities said it happened in the area of Litchfield Road and Killorin Road around 1:20 p.m. A motorcycle and a sedan were involved. The motorcycle rider, who police identified as...
Emergency crews respond to fire at Seymour scrapyard
SEYMOUR, Conn. (WTNH) — Seymour fire officials say no injuries were reported after a fire broke out in a auto wrecking yard Thursday morning. Crews were dispatched to the scrapyard on Silvermine Road just after 7 a.m. for reports of a fire with explosions. Upon arrival, they found multiple scrap vehicles on fire underneath a […]
After card skimming incident at Big Y, here are ways you can protect your payment information
In today’s age of modern technology, one of the worst fears for consumers is a fraud attack. Card skimming is an increasingly popular way for scammers to obtain your payment information. It’s not just at gas stations either. Although gas stations are well known for issues with card skimming because of the location of the card readers, some grocery stores and other kinds of shops have fallen ...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.