A 37 year old Danbury man has been charged after police say he sent threatening calls and text messages to the owner of a Westport cleaning service. Investigators identified Waleston DaSilva-Sousa as the suspect following an investigation. He faces harassment and threatening charges and is scheduled to appear in Stamford Superior Court on August 11.

The parent company of Stop & Shop has agreed to pay 40 million dollars to settle allegations it overbilled Medicare and Medicaid programs for certain prescription drugs. Federal officials say the case involved reported drug prices between 2013 and 2017. The company denied wrongdoing as part of the settlement agreement.

Connecticut consumer protection officials are warning parents about a nationwide recall of Nara Organics powdered infant formula. The company says the product may be contaminated with a substance that can cause a potentially deadly illness in infants. Three babies have been hospitalized. Consumers are urged to stop using the formula immediately.

Several Connecticut tax changes are set to take effect July first. School supplies will no longer be subject to the state’s sales tax, and the annual tax-free shopping week will expand to include clothing, footwear and backpacks costing up to 300 dollars. Additional tax changes affect hospitals, National Guard members and certain retirees.

A 28 year old Guatemala man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of Danbury taxi driver Aurelio Orbez. Prosecutors say Santos Vasquez-Ramirez admitted killing Orbez during a dispute over an unpaid fare in December 2025. Sentencing is scheduled for August, and he faces a potential life prison term.

A 28 year old Danbury woman has been charged with murder with special circumstances in connection with a homicide investigation dating back to 2018. Danbury Police say Dominique Harrison was arrested Thursday after detectives obtained a warrant. The case began when human remains were found in Stamford, with investigators later determining the victim was killed in Danbury. Authorities say the arrest warrant remains sealed.

Danbury High School celebrated 873 graduates Thursday evening as the Class of 2026 received diplomas. The ceremony was delayed by an hour because of weather concerns. School officials noted the class is the last to graduate from a single Danbury High School campus before the district’s new west campus begins serving students.

The Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce will host its Health Connect Business Expo 2026 on July 16 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Danbury High School West. The event will bring together health care, fitness, financial and wellness professionals, while highlighting the school’s career academy programs. Organizers say exhibitor space is limited and registration is underway.

Several Connecticut tax changes take effect July first, including eliminating the state sales tax on most school supplies. The state is also expanding its annual tax-free week to include clothing, footwear and backpacks costing up to 300 dollars. Lawmakers also approved several new tax deductions and credits.

A 33 year old Connecticut pastor, Robert Hoggard of Middletown, faces multiple forgery and perjury charges after investigators alleged he falsified petition signatures during his 2024 Democratic primary campaign for state representative. Prosecutors say several voters reported signatures on nominating petitions were not theirs. The case was referred for criminal investigation by state election officials.