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Owner of Danbury Flooring Company Gets Prison Time For Tax Evasion Owner of Danbury Flooring Company Gets Prison Time For Tax Evasion
Owner of Danbury Flooring Company Gets Prison Time For Tax Evasion DANBURY, Conn. — The owner of a Danbury flooring company was sentenced to prison time for tax evasion, according to Deirdre M. Daly, U.S. attorney for Connecticut. David Benincasa, 35, of Danbury, was sentenced Monday, Jan. 25 by U.S. District Judge Robert N. Chatigny in Hartford to three months in prison, followed by two years of supervised release. During that time, he must spend six months in home confinement. Chatigny also ordered Benincasa to pay a $15,000 fine and perform 120 hours of community service. His brother was already sentenced in connection with the scheme. Court documents …
Bridgeport Police: SHU Students Targeted In Home Invasion Bridgeport Police: SHU Students Targeted In Home Invasion
Bridgeport Police: SHU Students Targeted In Home Invasion BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - Three men with guns who invaded a home Saturday where three Sacred Heart University students live specifically targeted that house, according to the Connecticut Post. The act was not a random one, and police have video and hope to make arrests shortly, Bridgeport Police Capt. A.J. Perez told the Connecticut Post. The thieves gained entry to the home on Old Town Road by forcing a front door and had a gun, according to the Connecticut Post. The students were hit with a gun and the thieves stole jewelry, watches and cellphones, reported the Connecticut Post. One shot was f…
New Milford Woman Dies In Crash On Route 7 Near Sherman Border New Milford Woman Dies In Crash On Route 7 Near Sherman Border
New Milford Woman Dies In Crash On Route 7 Near Sherman Border NEW MILFORD, Conn. -- A car hit a tree Monday morning killing the driver, a woman from New Milford, on Route 7, said The News-Times. The driver, Stephanie Tozzi, went off the road near Squash Hollow Road, near the Sherman border, reported the News-Times. Her daughter, 4, was injured and taken to Danbury Hospital, said The News-Times. A second accident took place later in the day nearby when an ambulance hit an embankment on Park Lane Road, injuring two people, according to The News-Times. Click here to read the News-Times article.
Danbury House Cleaner Charged With Taking Jewelry From Greenwich Home Danbury House Cleaner Charged With Taking Jewelry From Greenwich Home
Danbury House Cleaner Charged With Taking Jewelry From Greenwich Home DANBURY, Conn -- A city woman is alleged to have taken jewelry from a house she cleans in Greenwich, according to Greenwich Time.Grace Guzman was charged with first-degree larceny in the alleged theft at a Valley Road home, said Greenwich Time. She was also accused of selling the items at a pawn shop in Danbury, reported Greenwich Time. Charges for Guzman, who reportedly turned herself in to police, include making a false statement to police, said Greenwich Time. Click here to read the Greenwich Time story.
Health Insurance Deficit Prompts Easton Town Meeting On Monday Health Insurance Deficit Prompts Easton Town Meeting On Monday
Health Insurance Deficit Prompts Easton Town Meeting On Monday EASTON, Conn. — A shortfall in the health insurance account for Easton schools has resulted in a $1.2 million deficit for the rest of the year, according to the Easton Courier. The deficit prompted the town's Board of Selectmen to schedule a special town meeting for Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Samuel Staples Elementary School, 515 Morehouse Road. Other topics will be "possible action to change the scope of work for the Wells Hill Bridge Capital Project to the Wells Hill Bridge and South Park Avenue Bridges," reported the Easton Courier. Click here to read the Easton Courier story. Cl…
Brookfield Police Charge New Milford Man With Having Pot Brookfield Police Charge New Milford Man With Having Pot
Brookfield Police Charge New Milford Man With Having Pot BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- Brookfield police arrested a man from New Milford on charges of having and selling marijuana following a traffic stop in the early hours Jan. 19, according to The News-Times.Michael Terrio, 23, was allegedly veering across the middle of Ironworks Hill Road when police stopped him for that and speeding, reported The News-Times. Upon searching his car, police charged him with possession of a controlled substance; possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell; possession of drug paraphernalia; failure to drive on a proper lane; and driving unreasonably fast, acco…
Beading Workshop Tops Ossining Public Library Events For February Beading Workshop Tops Ossining Public Library Events For February
Beading Workshop Tops Ossining Public Library Events For February OSSINING, N.Y. -- In celebration of Black History Month, husband and wife duo, Veron Williams and Linda Hiwot, will exhibit their paintings at the Ossining Public Library, among an array of special events and programs. Veron paints his native country of Jamaica and Linda paints more abstract imagery. Both are accomplished artists who have exhibited nationally and internationally. The opening reception is Saturday, Feb. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend meet the artists in person and browse the artwork in the Hallway Gallery. The following spe…
Danbury Man Tasered During Shoplifting Arrest Danbury Man Tasered During Shoplifting Arrest
Danbury Man Tasered During Shoplifting Arrest DANBURY, Conn. -- Danbury police struggled with a man before arresting him in connection with a shoplifting on Jan. 18 at Walmart, according to The News-Times.When police arrived at the store at 67 Newtown Road security staff had the man in custody, said The News-Times. Ricardo Andre, 32, allegedly attempted to exit Walmart and not pay for merchandise valued at $37, reported The News-Times. Andre allegedly freed himself during handcuffing then exited the store running, reported The News-Times. Police reportedly needed to use a taser before arresting him, according to The News-Times. Click…
Principal Tells News At Tuckahoe Middle School Principal Tells News At Tuckahoe Middle School
Principal Tells News At Tuckahoe Middle School TUCKAHOE, N.Y. --The following is a message from Tuckahoe Middle School Principal Dr. Ellen J. McDonnell: Dear TMS Families: Sixth grade students are in the process of indicating their preference for World Language classes for next year (Spanish or Italian). Please have your sixth-grader return the form to Ms. DiFrancesco in guidance by Jan. 29. Interim Superintendent Dr. Wilson, Superintendent-elect Carl Albano, and Board President Dr. Julio Urbina will meet with middle and high school parents/guardians Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Middle School/High School Library for a "town hall"…
Deadline Approaching For SAT Classes At Mahopac High School Deadline Approaching For SAT Classes At Mahopac High School
Deadline Approaching For SAT Classes At Mahopac High School MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- Registration must be completed by Friday, Jan. 29 for two SAT prep courses offered by the PTO at Mahopac High School. The courses are as follows: Tuesdays, 3 to 6 p.m., Fe. 2, 9, 16, 23 Saturdays, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 The three-hour courses are divided with half each devoted to English and Mathematics. The cost is $175 and includes materials. Payment is by check to MHSPTO. Email mhspto@yahoo.com to obtain an application form. The checks and applications may be dropped off at the high school or mailed to Patricia Vitale, 11 Wayacross Road, Mahopac, NY …
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