08/29/2024
On August 25, 2024 at 5:40PM, Danbury Police were dispatched to the area of Clapboard Ridge Road near Dogwood Lane for a disturbance. Upon arrival a witness stated that three males exited a van, began assaulting another man, pushed him into the van, and fled. Officers spotted the suspect vehicle on Clapboard Ridge road, attempted to stop it, but the driver sped away. The suspect vehicle was located a short distance away on Cowperthwaite Street. Officers found two victims inside the van, both were bound with duct tape and one had been assaulted with a baseball bat. Both were transported to the hospital for treatment. Fortunately, the injuries do not appear to be life threatening.
Witnesses stated that six suspects left the Cowperthwaite Street area on foot. Patrol officers immediately began a search of the area and four of the suspects were quickly taken into custody. Three officers suffered non-life threatening injuries during the search and apprehensions. Further investigation led to the apprehension of the other two suspects at a short-term rental home in Roxbury.
Six suspects are facing several charges including 1st Degree Assault, 1st
Degree Kidnapping, and Reckless Endangerment. All six suspects are residents of Florida. It appears that the victims were specifically targeted but the exact motive is not known at this time. The incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Danbury Police Detectives at 203-797-4662 or the anonymous Tips Line 203-790-TIPS (8477). Anonymous web tips can also be submitted here: https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=2278