A 20 year old Matthew Nunez of Waterbury is facing multiple felony charges tied to a New Year’s Eve shooting on Eden Drive in Danbury. Police say the incident appears connected to an ongoing dispute, with surveillance video and phone data placing Nunez near the scene. Investigators allege shots were fired at a residence, damaging a window, though no serious injuries were reported. Nunez is being held on 500 thousand dollars bond as the case moves toward a May court hearing.

42 year old Roman Santiago Jr of Danbury has pleaded guilty in federal court to trafficking cocaine through the mail from Puerto Rico to Connecticut. Prosecutors say shipments sent between September 2024 and February 2025 were intercepted by the U S Postal Inspection Service, with each package carrying about two kilograms of cocaine. Investigators seized more than 11 kilograms of cocaine overall, along with fentanyl found during a search of Santiago’s home at the time of his arrest in February 2025. Santiago now faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for July 23.

Eversource Energy has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies for 2026, highlighting its performance in customer, employee, and investor confidence. The designation follows a national survey of more than 25,000 Americans and over 100,000 evaluations measuring trust and reliability. Company executive Penni Conner says the honor reflects the work of more than 10,000 employees focused on consistent service and strong business practices. Eversource serves millions of electric, natural gas, and water customers across New England and continues to expand energy efficiency and clean energy programs.

The city of Danbury is offering 325 thousand dollars to former finance director David St Hilaire in an effort to settle a breach of contract lawsuit tied to his 2022 resignation. St Hilaire claims the city failed to honor a retirement agreement that included salary, benefits, and vacation pay after he stepped down. City officials argue he voluntarily resigned, while his attorney says the resignation was part of a deal the city later backed out of. The case remains pending in state court as both sides continue negotiations

Danbury Youth Services has shut down operations temporarily due to financial problems, leaving families and at-risk youth without key support programs. Officials say the nonprofit, which has served the community since 1969, closed earlier this month as it works to secure funding and stabilize operations. Staff are now referring families to other resources while leaders try to keep services alive. Mayor Roberto Alves says the city is working with partners and remains hopeful the organization can reopen and continue its role in supporting local youth.

Lawmakers in Connecticut have advanced legislation aimed at banning certain semiautomatic handguns that can be converted into fully automatic weapons. The bill passed the House on an 86 to 64 vote and now moves to the state Senate for consideration. Supporters say the measure targets dangerous conversion devices commonly known as “switches,” while opponents argue it could impact legally owned firearms. If approved, the law would take effect in October and impose penalties for the sale or import of the affected weapons.

The city of Danbury is preparing for the 17th annual War Memorial Golf Tournament scheduled for May 27 at Richter Park Golf Course. Organizers say proceeds from the event will support veteran services, programs, and the region’s StandDown effort connecting veterans with critical resources. The tournament will feature a scramble format with lunch, contests, and an evening dinner, along with sponsorship opportunities for local businesses. Officials say the longtime event continues to play a key role in honoring those who served while funding community support efforts.

New Milford zoning officials have approved a request allowing the Water Witch Hose Company Number Two to install an LED message board at its downtown firehouse. The Zoning Board of Appeals granted a variance after determining the sign would be used strictly for public safety information, not commercial advertising. According to fire company officials, the current static sign does not effectively communicate urgent updates like fire danger or storm response information. The new display will now move forward to the next step for final permitting as officials emphasize its role in emergency communication.

Officials in Wilton are moving closer to launching a tax sale aimed at recovering more than 1 POINT 2 million dollars in unpaid taxes. The Board of Selectmen supports the idea but wants to review multiple vendors before hiring a consultant to handle the process. Town leaders say more than 2 POINT 6 million dollars in delinquent taxes are currently on the books, some dating back years. The proposed plan could target dozens of properties and encourage many owners to pay before any auction takes place.

75 year old Laura King of Newtown is facing felony charges after police say she siphoned more than 300 thousand dollars from a Westport doctor’s estate. Investigators say King, who had power of attorney, used the funds for personal benefit over several years. She turned herself in to police and is charged with larceny, conspiracy, and identity theft. King was released on bond and is due in court in May.