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Hey hey Danbury! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Danbury man identified as victim in fatal suspected DUI crash
  • Is a monster fish really lurking off Danbury's Candlewood shoreline?
  • Why ICE agents suddenly made multiple arrests in downtown Danbury Monday

Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 63.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police Release ID Of Danbury Pedestrian Killed By Accused Drunk Driver In Waterbury (patch.com) — Danbury residents are learning more about a tragic crash after Waterbury police identified 43-year-old Marco Leon-Lopez of Danbury as the pedestrian killed in an alleged drunk driving incident on Aug. 20. Investigators say he died at the scene after being struck on South Main Street, and the driver now faces multiple charges as the crash reconstruction unit continues its work.
   

• The Strange Legend of 'Candy,' Candlewood Lake's Giant Monster Fish (i95rock.com) — Candlewood Lake's spooky legend of "Candy," a giant man‑eating fish, is tied to spots right off Danbury's own shoreline, since the lake spans Danbury and four neighboring towns. A local writer recalls eerie splashes and campfire stories from the 1970s, when the tale first took hold. It's a fun Halloween‑season reminder that the lake's mysteries go beyond big pontoon boats.
   

• ICE makes multiple arrests in downtown Danbury, officials say (ctpost.com) — Multiple people were detained by federal immigration agents in downtown Danbury Monday morning, alarming residents and immigrant advocates. Gov. Ned Lamont criticized the arrests as not targeting violent criminals, while Mayor Roberto Alves' office said ICE gave the city no advance notice. Advocates say day laborers at Kennedy Park were among those taken into custody, and officials note Danbury has been a recent hotspot for ICE activity.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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