Megan Gouveia, a Newtown resident who was arrested in 2023 for shooting a person and then barricading herself inside a Boggs Hill Road residence, was sentenced to a total of 14 years in jail, suspended after two years, followed by three years of probation, on December 1.

Gouveia, 34, was arrested early Christmas morning 2023 and initially charged with seven felonies. She was found guilty of three felonies; two counts of risk of injury to a child and second-degree assault with a firearm.

According to a 2023 release issued by Newtown Police Department, the incident began around 7:49 pm Sunday, December 24, 2023, when local police responded to the Boggs Hill Road residence for a reported dispute. According to a December 24 Facebook post by the local PD, the private residence was in the area of Willowbrook Road and Bentagrass Lane.

“The situation is contained to a single residence and Newtown Police are on scene with assistance from local partners,” the post also noted.

Upon arrival, the caller was located on the front porch of the residence with multiple gunshot wounds.

Officers were able to pull the victim, an adult male, to safety as Gouveia retreated into the residence. The victim was transported by Newtown Ambulance to Danbury Hospital due to injuries sustained during the incident. The victim remained in stable condition as of December 27, according to Newtown Police.

Boggs Hill Road was closed in the area of the incident until it was resolved. There were two children present in the residence during the standoff.

Multiple surrounding agencies and the Western Connecticut Regional Emergency Services Unit were called to assist as Gouveia remained barricaded inside the residence.

Shortly before 1 am Monday, December 25, Gouveia peacefully exited the residence and was arrested.