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Newtown firefighter 'in the right place at the right time' to save elderly man

Newtown firefighter 'in the right place at the right time' to save elderly man

CT Insider — DANBURY - The off-duty volunteer firefighter who helped keep an elderly man alive following a serious crash last weekend said he doesn't consider himself a hero. "I was just in the right place at the right time," said Reese Moffett, a firefighter with Newtown's Hawleyville Volunteer Fire Company.

Justice for Dusty: Grieving family offers $500 reward for information on Danbury ATV dog death

Justice for Dusty: Grieving family offers $500 reward for information on Danbury ATV dog death

CT Insider – The News-Times — In the midst of grief, a Danbury family is seeking justice for their beloved dog, Dusty, who was killed by an all-terrain-vehicle.

Former Newtown man arrested for child porn had history of charges

Former Newtown man arrested for child porn had history of charges

CT Insider – The News-Times — A former Newtown resident taken into custody for possession of child pornography has a history of related charges spanning across state lines.

Police: More vehicle thefts, break-ins reported in Newtown

Police: More vehicle thefts, break-ins reported in Newtown

CT Insider – The News-Times — With continued reports of vehicle theft and break-ins, Newtown police urge residents to lock up and remove car keys and valuables from their unoccupied vehicles.

Danbury priest due in court Jan. 31 on sex abuse charges

Danbury priest due in court Jan. 31 on sex abuse charges

The News-Times — The former Danbury priest accused of child abuse has a plea hearing scheduled later this month after being arrested on sexual assault charges.

Danbury cop-involved shooting under review

Danbury cop-involved shooting under review

Danbury News-Times — The state's attorney's office is still reviewing the police investigation into the July 3 incident that ended with a Bristol man being shot by a city police officer.

Brookfield man sentenced in Candlewood Lake assault

Brookfield man sentenced in Candlewood Lake assault

Danbury News-Times — The Brookfield man accused of participating in a violent assault on Candlewood Lake has been sentenced to 10 years behind bars, suspended after two years, and five years probation.

Brookfield native joins Danbury state's attorney's office

Brookfield native joins Danbury state's attorney's office

Danbury News-Times — Like many young people, Mary-Caitlin Harding wasn't sure what she wanted to do after undergraduate school. Six years later, the 28-year-old Brookfield native finds herself in a career she loves — as a prosecutor at state Superior Court in Danbury.

Newtown man charged with reckless, impaired driving in classic car crash

Newtown man charged with reckless, impaired driving in classic car crash

Danbury News-Times — Reckless and impaired driving charges have been brought against the driver of the 1968 Ford Mustang that crashed into a utility pole and fire hydrant on Route 25 back in April.

Bethel stabbing case dismissed following defendant's death

Bethel stabbing case dismissed following defendant's death

Danbury News-Times — With the victim and defendant deceased, the case of the Bethel man charged in the fatal stabbing of a woman last month was dismissed Tuesday in state Superior Court.

Sherman's former fire marshal sues town over dismissal

Sherman's former fire marshal sues town over dismissal

Danbury News-Times — Sherman's former fire marshal is suing the town and selectmen board for what she says was an unjust and 'retaliatory' decision to terminate her.

Tie vote nixes Sherman lake mapping plan

Tie vote nixes Sherman lake mapping plan

Danbury News-Times — Due to a tie vote, a proposal to continue funding weed mapping on Candlewood Lake did not pass at last weekend's town meeting in Sherman.

New Milford PD: Text message argument led to Grove Street stabbing

New Milford PD: Text message argument led to Grove Street stabbing

Danbury News-Times — Last month's Grove Street stabbing in New Milford appears to have been the culmination of a text message argument between the victim and the man accused of stabbing him.

Paramedic, police testify in Sherman "chop wounds" slaying

Paramedic, police testify in Sherman "chop wounds" slaying

Danbury News-Times — Paramedics and police who responded to the home where a Sherman man allegedly killed his husband in a drunken rage were in court Wednesday for a hearing on the case.

New Fairfield zoning officials propose short-term rental amendment

New Fairfield zoning officials propose short-term rental amendment

Danbury News-Times — NEW FAIRFIELD - Questions ranging from noise control to parking were raised Wednesday night during a public hearing on a proposal to allow - and regulate - short-term rentals in town. Approximately 25 people attended the Zoning Commission's public hearing regarding its proposed amendment to Section 3.1.1 of the New Fairfield's zoning regulations.

New Fairfield building projects draw mixed reactions

New Fairfield building projects draw mixed reactions

Danbury News-Times — There is a mix of questions, concerns, support and skepticism on the school district's proposed $113.4 million building plan.

Danbury rape, unlawful restraint case heads to trial

Danbury rape, unlawful restraint case heads to trial

Danbury News-Times — A Waterbury man accused of raping and holding a woman against her will in Danbury last year is headed to trial.

Firefighters extinguish van fire in Southbury

Firefighters extinguish van fire in Southbury

Danbury News-Times — Southbury firefighters knocked down a raging vehicle fire on Route 6 in less than 20 minutes.

Three Danbury area residents nabbed in undercover alcohol sting

Three Danbury area residents nabbed in undercover alcohol sting

Danbury News-Times — Three Danbury area residents were among the 14 individuals recently arrested by Putnam County police for allegedly selling alcohol to a minor.

Brookfield men plead not guilty in Candlewood Lake assault

Brookfield men plead not guilty in Candlewood Lake assault

Danbury News-Times — Two Brookfield residents have pleaded not guilty to an assault on Sand Island two months ago that left a man with fractures, lacerations and permanent facial disfigurement.

Danbury police chief will be honored for distinction

Danbury police chief will be honored for distinction

Danbury News-Times — Danbury's police chief will be honored by the Police Commissioners Association of Connecticut this month.

Danbury man arrested in homicide

Danbury man arrested in homicide

Danbury News-Times — "Love you and miss you bro," David Ramos wrote on his friend Jason Hoffman's Facebook page Friday. "God rest your soul and like your mother told me you're at peace now... see you when I get there."

Rash of watercraft thefts continues in Newtown

Rash of watercraft thefts continues in Newtown

Danbury News-Times — About a month after two personal watercrafts were stolen from boat docks in the Lake Road area , two more went missing in Newtown this week.

Police: Man falsely reports fight to 'get back' at ex-girlfriend

Police: Man falsely reports fight to 'get back' at ex-girlfriend

Danbury News-Times — A Brookfield man was arrested Monday night for allegedly calling Newtown police under false pretenses to "get back" at an ex-girlfriend.
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