Southbury

A man was arrested for allegedly threatening two minors with a razor blade at a McDonald’s in Southbury on Monday evening, authorities said. Southbury officers were dispatched to McDonald’s at 100 Main Street North following reports of a disturbance. According to the minors, while at McDonald’s with friends, the suspect arrived and made inappropriate comments towards their acquaintances. When...

Wreaths Across America and a network of volunteers place wreaths on millions of graves in military cemeteries across the country and a convoy carrying wreaths passed through Southbury on Tuesday on the way to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

Wreaths Across America and a network of volunteers place wreaths on millions of graves in military cemeteries across the country and a convoy carrying wreaths passed through Southbury on Tuesday on the way to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.   People including Barbara Branagan-Mitchell and Keith Mitchell, of New Milford, showed support as vehicles carrying Gold and Blue Star families,…

A Southbury police officer found multiple packages dumped on the side of a road and decided to go out of his way to deliver them to their rightful owners. While responding to a call Tuesday afternoon, the officer discovered multiple Amazon packages – some opened and empty, while others remained unopened. The officer, who wanted to remain anonymous, decided to…

A person has died after they crashed into a vacant building on Main Street South in Southbury Monday evening. The police department said they were called to the area of 190 Main Street South for a reported motor vehicle crash. Investigators learned that a 2009 Toyota Matrix struck the building at about 3:30 p.m. The driver was taken to the…

There were prayers for the people of Israel at a gathering at B’Nai Israel of Southbury on Sunday.

There were prayers for the people of Israel at a gathering at B’Nai Israel of Southbury on Sunday. While the fighting is happening thousands of miles away, many here have loved ones in Israel. “I have friends and family. Thankfully, they are safe, but there is somebody here tonight who just found out that a family member was killed,”...

A nurse is facing charges of tampering with vials of Lorazepam, according to the U.S. Attorney in Connecticut. A jury returned an indictment on Tuesday, charging the Southbury registered nurse with five counts of tampering with a consumer product. According to the indictment, on January 31, 2022, the nurse removed 2mg/ml of Lorazepam solution from five vials, replaced the drug…

People in Southbury have had their fair share of wet weather, dealing with the rising water from the Pomperaug River. “There’s a lot of water I’ve never seen before, like entire sides of the road blocked off, puddle,” resident Daniel Lang said. “There’s a lot of flash flooding in this area but today has been definitely one of the...

Connecticut Water has canceled two separate boil water advisories for customers under the Heritage Village and Thomaston Water Systems. Ct Water said lab results received Friday afternoon show the water is free of bacteria and meets state and federal standards for drinking water. The precautionary boil water advisory that was issued yesterday is now canceled, according to CT Water. The…

One person was injured while they were in a car in Southbury on Saturday. Authorities initially responded to South Britain Road during the late morning hours after getting a report of a suspicious incident. State Police say an unspecified object struck the driver’s side window, causing injuries to a person that was inside. The extent of the injuries are...

A crash involving a tractor-trailer has Interstate 84 West in Southbury for about an hour Tuesday. The crash happened between Exits 14 and 11, police said. There is no word on injuries. The highway reopened around 2:30 p.m.

One woman is making incredible strides by becoming the first Black female fire chief to serve any department in New England. Shelly Carter was honored at the State Capitol on Wednesday for her work, service and brand-new role. Paving the path for women in public safety has been Carter’s mission for years. She continues to lead by example as...

Shelly Carter has become the first Black female fire chief to serve any department in New England. She is leading the Southbury Training School Fire Department.

A Southbury man is accused of having a loaded gun in carry-on luggage at Westchester County Airport in New York, according to TSA. The Transportation Security Administration said police arrested the man and prevented him from bringing a.45 caliber gun that was loaded with seven bullets through the security checkpoint on Monday. TSA said the gun was detected among the…

Southbury is now the eighth Connecticut town this year to become the target of white supremacist literature. Residents on one street found the booklets in their driveways two weeks ago, and they’re asking for anyone with information to come forward. “It’s something that you would never really think would happen in such a beautiful town,” said Southbury resident Collete...

Residents in Southbury are denouncing hate after literature supporting white supremacy showed up in people’s mailboxes in town.