Crime & Safety

Police: Berkshire Road Home Found Filled with Jugs of Urine

Police say the jars were found during a check on the home after a report of suspicious activity.

 

Police say they found a strange discovery after responding to a report of suspicious activity at a Berkshire Road home on April 25.

According to reports, local police were referred to the house by an anonymous tip originally sent to Connecticut State Police. When they arrived at the house, police say no one answered the door and police found a back door broken down. They say they went inside the building to check for criminal activity or anyone who might need help. While checking the house, they found "numerous opaque jugs of brownish liquid," according to reports.

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Police called the Statewide Narcotics Taskforce, according to reports, who responded along with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and Clean Harbors. After an investigation, police say the brownish liquid was identified as urine.

A man was questioned by DEEP officials, but not arrested, in connection with the 300 gallons of urine, according to the Danbury News-Times.

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According to police, the incident has been referred to the Newtown Building Department, Health Department and Fire Marshal's Office for possible further action.


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