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Drunk Driver From Stamford Caught In Disabled Car At Busy Intersection: Police Drunk Driver From Stamford Caught In Disabled Car At Busy Intersection: Police
Drunk Driver From Stamford Caught In Disabled Car At Busy Intersection: Police A 45-year-old Fairfield County man faces drunk driving charges after authorities found him driving a disabled car at a busy Northern Westchester intersection, police announced.  Stamford resident Phillip Walsh was arrested for DWI in connection with an incident in Yorktown on Saturday, March 2, Yorktown Police announced on Tuesday, March 12. According to police, at around 6:30 a.m. on the day of Walsh's arrest, officers found a disabled vehicle in the roadway at the intersection of Underhill Avenue and Route 118 (Saw Mill River Road). Officers identified Walsh as the driver and determi…
Danbury Woman Nabbed During Super Bowl Weekend Drunk Driving Enforcement Detail: Police Danbury Woman Nabbed During Super Bowl Weekend Drunk Driving Enforcement Detail: Police
Danbury Woman Nabbed During Super Bowl Weekend Drunk Driving Enforcement Detail: Police A police enforcement detail conducted over Super Bowl weekend in the Hudson Valley resulted in several drunk driving arrests, authorities announced.  The enforcement detail was conducted in Putnam County by the Carmel Police Department and resulted in a total of four arrests on Saturday, Feb. 10, according to Carmel Police Lt. Michael Bodo. The first of the arrests resulted from an incident that began around 1 a.m. when a Carmel Police officer responded to a two-car crash in the area of 1350 Route 6. An investigation eventually determined that one of the drivers, 73-year-old Anton Anto…
Darien Woman Nabbed For DWI Following Crash, Police Say Darien Woman Nabbed For DWI Following Crash, Police Say
Darien Woman Nabbed For DWI Following Crash, Police Say A woman was charged with allegedly operating under the influence following a crash in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Darien on Tuesday, Oct. 31 in the area of Post Road and Mechanic Street. Brenna Gilhooley, age 28, of Darien, was arrested after officers responded to a report of a crash, said Sgt. Dan Skoumbros of the Darien Police. Skoumbros said officers reported smelling a strong odor of alcoholic beverages while speaking with Gilhooley. Gilhooley was administered standardized field sobriety tests, which she did not perform to standard, police said. While at headquarters…
Intoxicated CT Man Charged After Burger Dispute At McDonald's, Police Say Intoxicated CT Man Charged After Burger Dispute At McDonald's, Police Say
Intoxicated CT Man Charged After Burger Dispute At McDonald's, Police Say A dispute over a hamburger at the drive-thru window of a New York McDonald's led to the arrest of a Connecticut man whose blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit. The incident took place in Ulster County around 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22 at the McDonalds on Route 212 in Saugerties. According to Saugerties Police Chief Joseph Sinagra, officers responded to the fast-food restaurant for a reported dispute over a hamburger. When officer arrived, they interviewed 53-year-old Jeffrey Schneider, of Wethersfield in Hartford County, Sinagra said. "Schneider, who was int…
Drunk Driver From Fairfield County Crashes In Construction Zone, Police Say Drunk Driver From Fairfield County Crashes In Construction Zone, Police Say
Drunk Driver From Fairfield County Crashes In Construction Zone, Police Say A Fairfield County man was arrested for alleged DWI after crashing into the back of a construction vehicle in a work zone in Westchester.  Fabian Madera, age 43, of Shelton, was arrested around 10:20 p.m., Tuesday, March 23, after New York State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on I-95 in Mamaroneck, said Trooper Tara McCormick. A preliminary investigation revealed that Madera was driving a Toyota Camry northbound, approaching a lane closure in a work zone when he rear-ended a construction vehicle blocking the right lane, McCormick said. Madera was found to be intoxicated, she …
Man Nabbed After Taking Police On I-684 Chase, Crashing Vehicle Man Nabbed After Taking Police On I-684 Chase, Crashing Vehicle
Man Nabbed After Taking Police On I-684 Chase, Crashing Vehicle New York State Police nabbed a man for fleeing from police following an attempted traffic stop on I-684 in Northern Westchester. Ady Casiano, 32, of Brooklyn, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 3, after troopers from the Somers barracks attempted to stop Casiano on I-684 in Lewisboro, said Trooper AJ Hicks. Instead of stopping, Casiano fled southbound getting off onto the Saw Mill River Parkway. State Police patrols, however, terminated the pursuit due to the reckless operation of the suspect, Hicks said. Approximately two miles further south troopers were alerted to a motor vehicle cras…
New Canaan Woman Accused Of Fleeing Scene Of Separate Crashes New Canaan Woman Accused Of Fleeing Scene Of Separate Crashes
New Canaan Woman Accused Of Fleeing Scene Of Separate Crashes A 46-year-old area woman was nabbed for allegedly fleeing the scene of two crashes. Madeleine Arnheim, of New Canaan, was arrested Thursday, July 2, on a warrant by New Canaan Police for the incidents which took. place on Thursday, Feb. 6, said Lt. Jason Ferraro. According to Ferraro, police were dispatched to a reported vehicle crash in the area of White Oak Shade Road in which a vehicle had crashed into another vehicle and then fled the area. Minutes later, the same vehicle reportedly crashed into a stone wall near the YMCA and leaving the area again, Ferraro said. An investigation…
Fairfield County Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In NY Stops Fairfield County Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In NY Stops
Fairfield County Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In NY Stops More than a dozen area residents were among the 18 charged by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged were:  Westchester County On Saturday, June 27, State Police troopers from Cortlandt arrested Jose R. Becerra Rey, 32, of Peekskill, for DWI with a prior conviction within ten years, a felony. He was traveling on State Route 9 in the village of Croton-on-Hudson, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol and was subsequently arre…
Five Fairfield County Residents Charged With Drunk Driving In NY Stops Five Fairfield County Residents Charged With Drunk Driving In NY Stops
Five Fairfield County Residents Charged With Drunk Driving In NY Stops Nearly two dozen drivers were allegedly impaired in the Hudson Valley over the weekend when they were busted for driving while intoxicated. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Friday, June 5, State Police from Cortlandt­­ arrested Andrew C. Pesavento, 32, of Cortlandt, NY, for DWAI Drugs. He was traveling on Oregon Road in the town of Cortlandt, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of drugs, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, June 7, State Police from East Fishkill arrested Mark A. M…
Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In Memorial Day Weekend Stops Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In Memorial Day Weekend Stops
Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In Memorial Day Weekend Stops More than two dozen area residents were among those busted by New York State Police for alleged impaired driving over the holiday weekend. Local residents charged:  Westchester County On May 22, the State Police from Cortlandt arrested Ricardo L. Figueroa, 34, of Croton-on-Hudson, for DWAI Drugs, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, a felony. He was traveling on State Route 9 in the city of Peekskill, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of drugs, and in possession of approximately 0.6 gr…
20-Year-Old Charged With DWI After Car Crashes Into Newtown House 20-Year-Old Charged With DWI After Car Crashes Into Newtown House
20-Year-Old Charged With DWI After Car Crashes Into Newtown House A 20-year-old man has been charged with drunk driving after allegedly crashing into a Newtown home. The incident took place just after midnight on Saturday, Feb. 1, on Church Hill Road, said the Newtown Police. The department, who said the 911 caller reported that their house had "fallen down," quickly arrived on the scene and found that the home had been struck by a Ford F-350 driven by Andrew Anglace, of Newtown, police said. According to police, Anglace was traveling west on Church Hill Road when he lost control and struck the home.  A 20-year-old man was arrested after allegedly b…
Danbury Resident Charged With DWI In NY Stop Danbury Resident Charged With DWI In NY Stop
Danbury Resident Charged With DWI In NY Stop New York State Police troopers removed nine area residents for alleged impaired driving. Local residents charged include:  Westchester County On Saturday, Jan. 4, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Billy J. Batalla Fuentes, 26, of Peekskill, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 9 in the village of Croton-on-Hudson, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Jan. 5, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Daniel A. Jimenez, 38, of Tarrytown, for DWAI Drug…
Man Arrested For DWI After Driving Too Fast With Open Wine Bottle In Porsche, Wilton PD Says Man Arrested For DWI After Driving Too Fast With Open Wine Bottle In Porsche, Wilton PD Says
Man Arrested For DWI After Driving Too Fast With Open Wine Bottle In Porsche, Wilton PD Says A Wilton man driving a red 1986 Porsche 933 was nabbed for alleged DWI following a traffic stop for driving too fast. Robert Anthony Hartman, 59, was stopped on Saturday, Dec. 28, after Wilton Police clocked him allegedly driving 55 mph in a 30 mph zone near the intersection of Wolfpit Road with Belden Hill Road, Wilton Police said. During the traffic stop, officers directed Hartman to pull into a business driveway on Wolfpit Road, but instead of pulling in Hartman allegedly stopped in front of the business, police said. Officers again instructed Hartman to pull into the driveway, but…
Three Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In New York Stops Three Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In New York Stops
Three Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In New York Stops Nearly three dozen area residents were arrested by New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged include:  Westchester County On Friday, Dec. 20, State Police from Brewster arrested Michael A. Verella, 44, of Somers, for DWI. He was traveling on Interstate 684 in the town of Southeast, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Dec. 21, State Police from East Fishkill arrested Maribel D. Polanco, 35, of Bedford, for Aggrav…
Danbury Residents Charged With DWI In NY State Police Stops Danbury Residents Charged With DWI In NY State Police Stops
Danbury Residents Charged With DWI In NY State Police Stops Nearly two dozen local residents were among those busted by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving in the area. Hudson Valley and Fairfield County residents charged include: Dutchess County On Friday, Dec. 13, State Police from Poughkeepsie arrested Omar Gomez Florentino, 21, of Pleasant Valley, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling on State Route 44 in the town of Pleasant Valley, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Dec. 13, State P…
18 Area Residents Charged With Drunk Driving In State Police Stops 18 Area Residents Charged With Drunk Driving In State Police Stops
18 Area Residents Charged With Drunk Driving In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers were busy over the weekend, removing 22 allegedly impaired drivers - including 18 from the area - from Hudson Valley roadways. Local drivers facing charges include: Westchester County On Saturday, December 7, State Police from Wappinger arrested Angel A. Onofre Quezada, 21, of Peekskill, for DWI with a prior conviction within ten years, a class E felony. He was traveling on Dayton Lane in the city of Peekskill, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subseque…
Ridgefield Resident Charged With DWI In NY Thanksgiving Holiday Stop Ridgefield Resident Charged With DWI In NY Thanksgiving Holiday Stop
Ridgefield Resident Charged With DWI In NY Thanksgiving Holiday Stop Despite being warned of emphasis patrols and special details during the holiday weekend, 29 area residents were among 36 arrested by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving over Thanksgiving. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Thursday, Nov. 28, State Police from Hawthorne arrested Dante J. Garcia, 49, of White Plains, for DWI. He was traveling on the Sprain Brook Parkway in the city of Yonkers, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arr…
Swerving Stamford Motorist With Malfunctioning Brakelight Under Influence, Darien Police Say Swerving Stamford Motorist With Malfunctioning Brakelight Under Influence, Darien Police Say
Swerving Stamford Motorist With Malfunctioning Brakelight Under Influence, Darien Police Say A broken brake light led to a DWI charge for a swerving driver in Fairfield County, who was allegedly behind the wheel with a blood alcohol content more than triple the legal limit, police said. An officer from the Darien Police Department was driving behind a blue Toyota Corolla on Tokeneke Road shortly after 2 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, when he stopped him for having a malfunctioning brake light. At the time he was stopped, the driver, Stamford resident Andres Farfan, was swerving in and out of his lane. During the subsequent stop, the officer noted that Farfan had the smell of alcohol on…
Stamford Motorist Had BAC Over Twice Legal Limit, Police Say Stamford Motorist Had BAC Over Twice Legal Limit, Police Say
Stamford Motorist Had BAC Over Twice Legal Limit, Police Say A 30-year-old man charged with DWI in Westchester had a blood-alcohol level twice the legal limit, police say. New York State Police initiated a traffic stop on I-287 in the city of Rye for a violation on Saturday, Nov. 16 around 4:35 a.m. The driver, identified as Fernando Reynoso, of Stamford, was found to be intoxicated, police say. Reynoso was arrested, transported and processed at SP New Rochelle, where police say his BAC was tested at .19. Reynoso was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor. He was turned over to a sober third party and is sche…
Danbury Duo Charged With DWI In NY Stops Danbury Duo Charged With DWI In NY Stops
Danbury Duo Charged With DWI In NY Stops A dozen residents were among those removed from public roadways by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving. In total, State Police in Troop K arrested 21 allegedly impaired drivers over the weekend in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged include: Dutchess County On Saturday, Nov. 16, State Police from Poughkeepsie arrested Dennis W. Lawrence, 41, of Pleasant Valley, for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the 1st degree, a felony, DWI, and Operation of a Vehicle without an Interlock Device, both misdemeanors. He was traveling on State Route 44 in the town …
Five Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Stops Five Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Stops
Five Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Stops New York State Police troopers removed two dozen motorists from area roadways during the extended Veterans Day holiday weekend. Local residents charged include:  Westchester County On Saturday, Nov. 9, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Otis L. Martin, 36, of Croton-on-Hudson, for DWI. He was traveling on Route 9 in the village of Croton-on-Hudson, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Nov. 10, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Victor M. Lojano Ch…
Westport 18-Year-Old Charged With Driving Under Influence In NY Westport 18-Year-Old Charged With Driving Under Influence In NY
Westport 18-Year-Old Charged With Driving Under Influence In NY During a Halloween crackdown on impaired drivers, law enforcement agencies in Dutchess County arrested more than two dozen drivers for alleged DWI. Between Thursday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 3, local, county and state police agencies teamed to increase DWI checkpoints and saturation patrols throughout Dutchess. In total, 26 arrests were made, 25 of which were for impaired driving. The crackdown was the first of eight planned during the holiday season. According to Dutchess County Sheriff’s Lt. Frank LaMonica, Jr., “The objective of this continued enforcement grant is to revitalize and en…
Driver Busted For Doing 'Donuts' In Roadway Driver Busted For Doing 'Donuts' In Roadway
Driver Busted For Doing 'Donuts' In Roadway A 28-year-old West Haven man was arrested or driving while intoxicated after he was caught doing "donuts" in the roadway with his vehicle. Joshua Lublin, was arrested around 9:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 20, when Milford police responded to a call for an “erratic driver," said Milford Police Officer Mike Devito. Police responded to the area and located Lublin, who later failed a field sobriety test, Devito said. He was charged with DWI and released on a $500 bond. Lublin is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 14.
Man Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Stone Wall In Darien, Police Say Man Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Stone Wall In Darien, Police Say
Man Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Stone Wall In Darien, Police Say A man has been charged with DWI after police say he crashed into a stone wall in Darien. Darien Police say Daniel Buckley, 32, of Milford, turned himself in at police headquarters on Thursday, Oct. 10 around 2:20 p.m. Officers responded to the area of Hollow Tree Ridge Road near Wee Burn Lane on a report of a single-car crash on Monday, Aug. 5 around 1:30 a.m. Upon arrival, officers allegedly observed a 2017 Ford Mustang that had struck roadway signs and crashed into a stone wall. The driver, later identified as Buckley, allegedly told officers that something was in the road that prompted…
24-Year-Old CT Man Charged With DWI After Danbury Road Stop In Southeast 24-Year-Old CT Man Charged With DWI After Danbury Road Stop In Southeast
24-Year-Old CT Man Charged With DWI After Danbury Road Stop In Southeast A 24-year-old man from Connecticut has been charged with DWI after he was pulled over on Danbury Road in the town of Southeast, according to the Putnam Sheriff. Officers with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department say they initiated a traffic stop after observing a driver commit a violation on Danbury Road in the town of Southeast on Monday, Sept. 16 around 12:25 a.m. Further investigation revealed that the driver, identified as David Krukowski, 24, of New Preston, Connecticut, was allegedly intoxicated, according to the Sheriff. Krukowski was arrested and charged with aggravated driving w…
Motorist Driving Damaged Car Charged In Connection To Hit-Run Crash, Greenwich Police Say Motorist Driving Damaged Car Charged In Connection To Hit-Run Crash, Greenwich Police Say
Motorist Driving Damaged Car Charged In Connection To Hit-Run Crash, Greenwich Police Say A 25-year-old area man was busted for hitting two parked vehicles and them fleeing the scene. Nicolas Corzo-Araoz, of Riverside, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 25, after Greenwich Police officers were dispatched to Westcott Street on a report of a car that Corzo-Araoz was driving had left the scene of the crash, said Greenwich Police Lt. Robert Lombardo. Police were about to find Corzo-Araoz at his home where he was seen by officers driving the vehicle which had heavy front end damage, Lombardo said. After speaking with Corzo-Araoz, police said he appeared to have dilated pupils and dela…
Two From Fairfield County Charged With Driving Under Influence In NY Stops Two From Fairfield County Charged With Driving Under Influence In NY Stops
Two From Fairfield County Charged With Driving Under Influence In NY Stops New York State Police troopers were busy, busting 18 driver for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Saturday, Sept. 21, State Police from Stormville arrested Oscar G. Tapia, 36, of Mount Vernon, for DWI with two prior convictions within ten years, a felony. He was traveling on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of East Fishkill, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Saturday, Sept. 21, S…
Six Fairfield County Residents Charged With Driving Intoxicated In NY Six Fairfield County Residents Charged With Driving Intoxicated In NY
Six Fairfield County Residents Charged With Driving Intoxicated In NY Eighteen motorists in the Hudson Valley were among 25 arrested by New York State Police troopers. Local residents charged were:  Westchester County On Friday, Sept. 6, State Police from Hawthorne arrested Miriam Regan, 53, of Mount Pleasant, for DWI. She was traveling on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Mount Pleasant, when she was involved in a motor vehicle crash. Investigation revealed she was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Sept. 7, State Police from Hawthorne arrested Joseph A. Ramos, 35, of Yonkers, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling …
Four From Fairfield County Charged With Driving Drunk In NY Four From Fairfield County Charged With Driving Drunk In NY
Four From Fairfield County Charged With Driving Drunk In NY Nearly two dozen motorists were taken off the roadways in the Hudson Valley by New York State Police troopers over the weekend. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On July 27, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Carlos A. Mairena Martinez, 34, of Peekskill, for DWI. He was traveling on North Broad Street in Peekskill, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On July 27, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Benjamin A. Solnick, 23, of White Plains, for DW…
Two Danbury Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Two Danbury Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Two Danbury Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Nearly two dozen drivers were busted by New York State Police officers for alleged impaired driving on area roadways this past week. Those charged include: Westchester County On Friday, July 12, State Police from Brewster arrested Ismael Martinez Trinidad, 29, of North Salem, for DWI. He was traveling on Tonetta Lake Road in Southeast, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, July 13, State Police from Somers arrested German Manzo, 45, of New Rochelle, for…
Two Northern Fairfield Charged With DWI In NY Over July 4th Holiday Two Northern Fairfield Charged With DWI In NY Over July 4th Holiday
Two Northern Fairfield Charged With DWI In NY Over July 4th Holiday More than two dozen motorists were taken off the road by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley over the holiday weekend. Between Thursday, July 4 and Monday, July 8, troopers arrested 28 motorists for DWIs as part of a holiday enforcement detail. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Saturday, July 6, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Elvis A. Alvarado Siguenza, 24, of Ossining, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 9 in Croton-on-Hudson, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation rev…