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New Fairfield Man Caught Drunk Driving After Almost Hitting Pole: Police New Fairfield Man Caught Drunk Driving After Almost Hitting Pole: Police
New Fairfield Man Caught Drunk Driving After Almost Hitting Pole: Police Several people were nabbed on drunk driving charges in the Hudson Valley over the holiday weekend, including a Westchester woman rescued from a rolled-over car and a taxi driver, police said. The arrests were announced by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, Oct. 17, and were all made over Columbus Day weekend.  The first incident happened on Friday, Oct. 11 in Putnam Valley, when a car crashed and flipped on Church Road in the area of Kramers Pond Road.  Arriving sheriff's deputies found a vehicle on its side with downed live wires nearby. They then rescued the drive…

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by Ben Crnic
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Sherman Man Killed In Crash With Tractor-Trailer Sherman Man Killed In Crash With Tractor-Trailer
Sherman Man Killed In Crash With Tractor-Trailer Police are investigating after a 74-year-old Connecticut man was killed during a two-vehicle crash in the Hudson Valley. The incident occurred in Dutchess County at the intersection of Route 22 and Route 55 in the town of Dover, a hamlet of Wingdale, around 3:45 p.m., Thursday, June 13. According to Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, a 2010 Chevrolet pickup was on Route 55 preparing to enter traffic on northbound Route 22 when it pulled into the path of a 2020 Kenworth tractor-trailer. The collision killed the driver of the pickup, Northern Fairfie…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Fairfield County Man Dies In Route 22 Crash In New York Fairfield County Man Dies In Route 22 Crash In New York
Fairfield County Man Dies In Route 22 Crash In New York A Connecticut man has died three days after a three-vehicle crash in the Hudson Valley on Route 22. The crash took place on Monday, April 26, on Route 22 in Putnam County in the town of Southeast when a driver struck a vehicle while passing cars on the shoulder of the roadway, said Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police. A preliminary investigation indicates a 2008 Honda CRV operated by, Ricardo Bregante, age 57, of Carmel, was traveling north on Route 22 passing to the right of vehicles on the shoulder of the road, Hicks said. Bregante struck a 2017 Ford Edge operated by, Christoph…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
CT Duo Nabbed In Three-County Stolen Vehicle Chase CT Duo Nabbed In Three-County Stolen Vehicle Chase
CT Duo Nabbed In Three-County Stolen Vehicle Chase Three people were arrested after a three-county stolen vehicle chase that started in Norhern Westchester County. The chase began around 10:10 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 3, New York State troopers attempted to conduct a traffic stop of a 2015 Kia Forte for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law on I-684 in the town of Bedford, said Trooper AJ Hicks.  The driver of the vehicle failed to comply and led the troopers northbound on a pursuit reaching speeds over 120 miles per hour, Hicks said. During the pursuit, it was determined the vehicle was reported stolen out of North Haven, Connectic…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Bethel Man Accused Of Masturbating In Public Parking Lot Bethel Man Accused Of Masturbating In Public Parking Lot
Bethel Man Accused Of Masturbating In Public Parking Lot A 23-year-old Fairfield County man was arrested for masturbating in a public parking lot in Putnam County, police said.  On Thursday, Dec. 10, State Police at the Brewster barracks said they responded to reports of a man masturbating in a public parking lot on Route 22 in the town of Southeast at approximately 7:15 p.m. Maxwell D. Cleary of Bethel was charged with the misdemeanor of public lewdness.  Cleary will appear in the town of Southeast Court in December to answer his charges. 

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by Christina Coulter
Police & Fire
One Dead, One Critically Injured After Head-On Route 22 Crash One Dead, One Critically Injured After Head-On Route 22 Crash
One Dead, One Critically Injured After Head-On Route 22 Crash A two-vehicle head-on crash on Route 22 killed one person and left another in critical condition. The crash took place in Putnam County at 8:30 p.m., Sunday, June 21, on Route 22 in Patterson, said the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. Captain Lisa Ortolano said the crash occurred when a car traveling northbound on the highway with four people in the vehicle crossed over the double yellow line and struck another vehicle with three people inside head-on. The first vehicle was driven by a 26-year-old man and included his wife, 26, his mother-in-law, 49, and her 10-year-old son. The second veh…

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
Toll On Mile-Long CT Stretch Of I-684 Would Be 'Unfair Taxation,' Westchester County Exec Says Toll On Mile-Long CT Stretch Of I-684 Would Be 'Unfair Taxation,' Westchester County Exec Says
Toll On Mile-Long CT Stretch Of I-684 Would Be 'Unfair Taxation,' Westchester County Exec Says A proposed toll gantry on a brief stretch of I-684 that runs through Greenwich has drawn criticism from Westchester County Executive George Latimer. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont introduced a plan for 12 statewide tolls, including one in a stretch of I-684 near the Greenwich-North Castle town line that will force truck drivers to pay a toll as high as $20 despite being in the state for only about one mile. The Greenwich toll gantry would be located in between the exit for the Westchester County Airport (Exit 2 in Purchase) on the southbound side and the North Castle border (Exit 3 in Armonk)…

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by Zak Failla
News
Latest Update - I-684 Stretch Reopens After Serious Crash Latest Update - I-684 Stretch Reopens After Serious Crash
Latest Update - I-684 Stretch Reopens After Serious Crash Click here for an updated story: Details Released On Crash That Caused I-684 Closure, Serious Injuries To Three Children All lanes have now reopened on a stretch of I-684 after a serious crash with injuries. The crash, reported at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, happened northbound just south of Exit 4 (Route 172) in Bedford. Both the left and center lanes were blocked before all three lanes closed. The lanes reopened around 2:30 p.m. State Police had urged motorists to take Exit 3N (Route 22) as an alternate while the lanes were closed. Specific info on the number and extent of injuri…

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by Joe Lombardi
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I-684 Stretch Reopens After Serious Crash I-684 Stretch Reopens After Serious Crash
I-684 Stretch Reopens After Serious Crash Click here for an updated story: Details Released On Crash That Caused I-684 Closure, Serious Injuries To Three Children All lanes have now reopened on a stretch of I-684 after a serious crash with injuries. The crash, reported at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, happened northbound just south of Exit 4 (Route 172) in Bedford. Both the left and center lanes were blocked before all three lanes closed. The lanes reopened around 2:30 p.m. State Police had urged motorists to take Exit 3N (Route 22) as an alternate while the lanes were closed. Specific info on the number and extent of i…

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
ID Released For Victim Of Fatal Crash Near Intersection Of Routes 22, 55 ID Released For Victim Of Fatal Crash Near Intersection Of Routes 22, 55
ID Released For Victim Of Fatal Crash Near Intersection Of Routes 22, 55 A medical issue may have led to a fatal crash near the intersection of routes 22 and 55 that left an area man dead. Paul Pitt, 64, of Ulster Park was killed around 2:15 p.m., Saturday,  June 29, during a two-car fatal crash which occurred on Route 55 near Route 22 in the Town of Pawling, said Dutchess County Sheriff's Office Capt. John Watterson. A preliminary investigation found that a 2009 Subaru Forrester driven by Pitt, was eastbound on Route 55 when it crossed over the center pavement markings and struck a westbound 2011 Chevrolet Traverse driven by 49-year-old…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Tractor-Trailer Flips After Nearly Crashing Into Stopped Vehicles On Route 22 Tractor-Trailer Flips After Nearly Crashing Into Stopped Vehicles On Route 22
Tractor-Trailer Flips After Nearly Crashing Into Stopped Vehicles On Route 22 A tractor-trailer turned over on the side of a busy roadway when the truck driver took emergency measures to avoid crashing into several other vehicles. New York State Police troopers were dispatched to Route 22 in Dutchess County in the area of Haight Road in North East at approximately 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 28, where there was a report of a rollover tractor-trailer crash. Investigation into the rollover determined that the driver of the tractor-trailer was driving southbound on Route 22 when he veered off the roadway to avoid a collision involving several vehicles in front of him…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Driving Drunk With Child In Car Crashes Off I-684 Into Route 22 Guardrail, Police Say Man Driving Drunk With Child In Car Crashes Off I-684 Into Route 22 Guardrail, Police Say
Man Driving Drunk With Child In Car Crashes Off I-684 Into Route 22 Guardrail, Police Say A 30-year-old man allegedly driving drunk and high with his children in the car is behind bars after crashing into a guardrail off I-684 in Northern Westchester, resisting arrest and attempting to flee, police said. New York State Police troopers were dispatched to a stretch of I-684 shortly before 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4, where there was a report of a motorist who crashed into a guardrail on Route 22, which runs adjacent to I-684. Upon arrival at the scene, police said that troopers spotted a man holding a child, running across Route 22. When approached by the troopers, he refused to c…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Newtown 22-Year-Old Faces DWI Charge In Route 22 Stop Newtown 22-Year-Old Faces DWI Charge In Route 22 Stop
Newtown 22-Year-Old Faces DWI Charge In Route 22 Stop New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley busted 19 motorists who were allegedly driving while impaired over the weekend The local residents charged were: Dutchess County On Saturday, Nov. 3, State Police troopers from Wappinger arrested Austin Mullen, age 20, of Wappinger, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling on Pine Ridge Drive in Wappinger, when he was involved in a one-car motor vehicle crash. The investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Nov. 3, State Police troopers from Poughkeepsie arrested James E. Moroch, age 82…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
I-684 Stretch Reopens After Pickup Truck Crash Leads To Daylong Closure I-684 Stretch Reopens After Pickup Truck Crash Leads To Daylong Closure
I-684 Stretch Reopens After Pickup Truck Crash Leads To Daylong Closure Update, 8 p.m. The stretch of southbound I-684 that was closed for nearly 15 hours has now reopened. Department of Transportation workers removed the Katonah/Cross River overhead sign severely damaged when a pickup truck crashed into a support structure early Sunday morning. Update, 7 p.m. A stretch of southbound I-684 remains closed as work is being done to remove a sign and its supporting structure following an early morning crash involving a pickup truck. The crane arrived around 4 p.m. Sunday, state police said. There is no estimated time for the work to be completed, police said. T…

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
Police: Female Passenger From Danbury Hits Cop After Man Charged With DWI Police: Female Passenger From Danbury Hits Cop After Man Charged With DWI
Police: Female Passenger From Danbury Hits Cop After Man Charged With DWI A woman from Danbury became combative during a traffic stop on Route 22, allegedly striking a Putnam County Sheriff’s Sergeant attempting to take her into custody. A Sheriff’s Deputy stopped Danbury resident Ronald Rodas-Loor, 22, shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19 on Route 22 in Southeast, when he was spotted committing a violation. During the stop, while speaking with Rodas-Loor, it was determined that he was allegedly intoxicated and he was arrested. Rodas-Loor was charged with driving while intoxicated and driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content greater than .08 …

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by Zak Failla
News
Four-Alarm Blaze Destroys Restaurant, Apartments Near Fairfield Border Four-Alarm Blaze Destroys Restaurant, Apartments Near Fairfield Border
Four-Alarm Blaze Destroys Restaurant, Apartments Near Fairfield Border A four-alarm fire destroyed a restaurant and adjoining apartments and led to the hours-long closure of a stretch of Route 22 in the area, according to fire officials. Multiple tanker trucks and firefighters from throughout the region rushed to the scene of the blaze in Dutchess County at the three-story structure in which people were inside at the time the fire started at the Dover Cafe and six apartments, said officials with the Dover Plains Fire Department. Tanker trucks are being staged at the Dunkin' Donuts to bring in additional water to the scene due to firefighters having trouble acc…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Four From Fairfield County Charged With DWI In NY Weekend Stops Four From Fairfield County Charged With DWI In NY Weekend Stops
Four From Fairfield County Charged With DWI In NY Weekend Stops With local and state police agencies cracking down on drunk, drugged and distracted driving, several local residents were among nearly two dozen in the area who found themselves on the wrong side of the law over the weekend. As part of the STOP-DWI Independence Day week-long crackdown, State Police troopers busted several motorists for driving while intoxicated as they attempt to stop motorists from drinking and driving in the area. Police said that during the enforcement, drivers can expect a number of sobriety checkpoints and DWI patrols. Troopers will also be looking for motorists who ar…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Danbury Man Found Dead Pinned Under Dodge Ram Danbury Man Found Dead Pinned Under Dodge Ram
Danbury Man Found Dead Pinned Under Dodge Ram An investigation is underway after a 58-year-old Fairfield County man was found dead underneath a pickup truck in Dutchess County. New York State Police troopers responded to a 911 dispatch of a man pinned under a vehicle on Route 22 in the town of Pawling on Friday, June 1 just before 8 a.m.  James C. Roberts of Danbury was trapped under a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup truck. Pawling Fire Department removed the vehicle, but Roberts was pronounced dead at the scene by EMStar Paramedics. There are no signs of criminal or foul play at this time, police said. State Police were also assisted on …

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by Joe Lombardi