Man Who Lost Leg Hailed As Hero For Helping Stranded Driver On Merritt Parkway Man Who Lost Leg Hailed As Hero For Helping Stranded Driver On Merritt Parkway
Man Who Lost Leg Hailed As Hero For Helping Stranded Driver On Merritt Parkway A Fairfield County man is being hailed a hero after losing his leg while stopped to help a stranded driver and was hit by a vehicle. The crash took place around 9 p.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 4, on the Merritt Parkway in Greenwich, said the Connecticut State Police. According to police, the crash occurred when a vehicle was disabled on the shoulder of the northbound lane and a second vehicle was stopped adjacent to the vehicle offering a jump start when it was struck by another vehicle that was hit from behind while changing lanes and then braked because of the second car. The Good Samart…
College Student Wanted For String Of Killings Apprehended College Student Wanted For String Of Killings Apprehended
College Student Wanted For String Of Killings Apprehended A college student from Fairfield County wanted for a string of killings, a home invasion and a kidnapping been apprehended. Peter Manfredonia, 23, a 2015 Newtown High School graduate, was apprehended in Hagerstown, Maryland Wednesday night, May 27 after five days on the run. Connecticut State Police announced it was at the scene in Maryland and said there were "no injuries to any law enforcement personnel or Manfredonia." More information will be provided on Thursday, May 28, Connecticut state police said. Since the first of the two homicides in Connecticut happened on Friday, May 22…
Search For College Student Wanted For String Of Killings Stretches To New State Search For College Student Wanted For String Of Killings Stretches To New State
Search For College Student Wanted For String Of Killings Stretches To New State Click here for an updated story: College Student Wanted For String Of Killings Apprehended The search for the college student wanted for a string of killings, a home invasion and a kidnapping has now stretched to a new state. Since the first of the two homicides in Connecticut happened on Friday, May 22, nvestigators have followed the trail of 23-year-old Peter Manfredonia through northern New Jersey and the Poconos in Pennsylvania. Police said on Wednesday, May 27 that a man matching his description took a ride-hailing service to the Hagerstown, Maryland, area. Manfredonia, a 20…
Scam Alert: Beware Of Calls, Texts From Fake Uber Employees Scam Alert: Beware Of Calls, Texts From Fake Uber Employees
Scam Alert: Beware Of Calls, Texts From Fake Uber Employees There's a new Uber scam and police are warning area residents to be aware of it. Scam callers claiming to be Uber employees say they need to verify your account login credentials. If the victim doesn't immediately agree, the scammer will say there has been some suspicious activity on your account and "in order to continue driving, you will need to verify four out of five questions." While talking to the victim, the scammer will then send a text message that begins "Reply for verification." That is followed by subsequent texts asking for password and other info. Several victims …
Stamford Man Waiting For Uber Fights With Darien Cops Investigation Incident, Police Say Stamford Man Waiting For Uber Fights With Darien Cops Investigation Incident, Police Say
Stamford Man Waiting For Uber Fights With Darien Cops Investigation Incident, Police Say A Stamford man has been charged with assault after police say he fought with officers while waiting for a Uber. Darien Police say they responded to a report of a disturbance in the area of Center Street on Sunday, Sept. 22 around 2:45 a.m. The victim allegedly told police that he had been pushed, punched and choked by the suspect. Further investigation led to the discovery of a man that matched the description of the suspect, identified as Robby Tuttle, 28, of Stamford, sitting on a bench next to CVS on Post Road. When asked about the altercation, police say Tuttle stated that there is “a…
Uber Driver Sexually Assaults Juvenile Passsenger, Fairfield Police Say Uber Driver Sexually Assaults Juvenile Passsenger, Fairfield Police Say
Uber Driver Sexually Assaults Juvenile Passsenger, Fairfield Police Say An Uber driver was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a juvenile girl while giving her a ride, Fairfield Police said. Police learned of the alleged attack on Saturday, July 13, when the father of the juvenile victim called Fairfield Police to report that while receiving a ride from Stone Lane in Fairfield, the driver, Dwaine Miller, 31, of Bridgeport, "made unwanted sexual contact," with the girl, said Fairfield Police Lt. Robert Kalamaras. In addition to making sexual contact, Miller also allegedly made overt sexual advances, Kalamaras said. Miller was charged with sexua…
Uber Driver Sentenced For Assaulting Rider, Dumping Her On Side Of CT Road Uber Driver Sentenced For Assaulting Rider, Dumping Her On Side Of CT Road
Uber Driver Sentenced For Assaulting Rider, Dumping Her On Side Of CT Road A 25-year-old Uber driver has been sentenced after admitting to picking up a Westchester woman, kidnapping her and sexually assaulting her in his car before dropping her on the side of I-95 in Connecticut. Harbir Parmar, of Howard Beach in Queens, has been sentenced to three years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty in White Plains federal court to kidnapping and wire fraud following his arrest on Oct. 16 last year. In addition to his prison term, Parmar has been ordered to pay $3,642 in restitution, U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman announced. Parmar…
Uber Driver Admits Kidnapping Woman, Dumping Her On Side Of I-95 In CT Uber Driver Admits Kidnapping Woman, Dumping Her On Side Of I-95 In CT
Uber Driver Admits Kidnapping Woman, Dumping Her On Side Of I-95 In CT A 25-year-old Uber driver who admitted to picking up a Westchester woman, kidnapping her and sexually assaulting her in his car before dropping her on the side of I-95 in Connecticut is facing life in prison. Harbir Parmar, of Howard Beach in Queens, pleaded guilty in White Plains federal court to kidnapping and wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman announced on Monday, March 11. Parmar was arrested on Oct. 16 last year following an incident in February. On Feb. 21, 2018, a woman ordered a vehicle through Parmar’s ride-sharing company to pick her up in Manhattan and take her to her home…
Norwalk Startup VanGo Is The 'Uber' Parents Need For The 7-To-17 Set In Fairfield County Norwalk Startup VanGo Is The 'Uber' Parents Need For The 7-To-17 Set In Fairfield County
Norwalk Startup VanGo Is The 'Uber' Parents Need For The 7-To-17 Set In Fairfield County In today's world, with school activities, sports, doctor’s appointments and play dates, it can be difficult for the working parent to chauffer her child to the right place at the right time. Cue VanGo. Started specifically to support working moms, founder and Norwalk resident Marta Jamrozik credits her own mom as largely inspiring her kid-friendly Uber-like car service and app. “Both of my parents worked full-time while I was growing up,” said Jamrozik, “and as my husband and I start thinking of our own family planning, we want to support working parents, especially working moms. I see VanG…
Connecticut Uber, Lyft Drivers Go On Strike Connecticut Uber, Lyft Drivers Go On Strike
Connecticut Uber, Lyft Drivers Go On Strike Travelers in Connecticut may have a hard time catching a ride during the busy pre-Christmas travel days as Uber and Lyft drivers have launched a statewide strike. On Friday, Dec. 21, the drivers are conducting a coordinated strike from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. over wage discrepancies. According to the drivers, the customers are paying the same price, but the shares for the drivers have been decreased. According to reports, Uber recently adjusted how it pays its drivers several weeks ago. The drivers make more per minute, but the rate they’re paid per mile dropped from 82 cents to 65 cents. Hundre…
Parents Of Teen Killed While Car Surfing Warn Of Deadly Danger Parents Of Teen Killed While Car Surfing Warn Of Deadly Danger
Parents Of Teen Killed While Car Surfing Warn Of Deadly Danger “No family should go through this pain. ... It’s a club that no one should be part of.” These are the heartbreaking words of Matt Mullen, whose son was killed in September after a social media stunt involving Uber went horribly wrong. Police say that Mullen’s son, Ryan, offered to pay Uber driver Danyal Cheema for the chance to "car surf," i.e., ride on the top of his vehicle. Cheema agreed, and in the process of the stunt, Ryan fell off, hitting his head on the pavement in Huntington Station on Long Island. Instead of taking Ryan to the hospital, Cheema dropped him and his friend off at …
Off-Duty Uber Driver From Danbury Caught With Gun, Drugs, Police Say Off-Duty Uber Driver From Danbury Caught With Gun, Drugs, Police Say
Off-Duty Uber Driver From Danbury Caught With Gun, Drugs, Police Say An off-duty Uber driver was busted with cocaine, marijuana, and a gun after Narc Squad agents received a tip that he would be in the area delivering drugs. Fernando " Sosa" Rodriguez, 27, of Danbury, was arrested around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday when officers with the Narcotics and Organized Crime squad received a tip that he would be making a drop in the area on Wardwell Street, said Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin. Agents set-up on the location and nabbed Rodriguez when he pulled in a black Jeep SUV, drawing their weapons when he reached into the front of his pants, Conklin adde…