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Man Nabbed After Leaving Loaded Handgun In Diner Bathroom in Norwalk: Police Man Nabbed After Leaving Loaded Handgun In Diner Bathroom in Norwalk: Police
Man Nabbed After Leaving Loaded Handgun In Diner Bathroom in Norwalk: Police A 38-year-old man was slapped with criminal charges and a $500,000 bond after leaving an illegally possessed handgun in the bathroom of a Fairfield County diner, police said. Norwalk resident Christopher Miles, age 38, was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 21 by members of the Norwalk Detective Bureau in connection with an incident involving an illegally possessed handgun that happened in September, Norwalk Police announced. According to the department, on Wednesday, Sept. 13, officers responded to the Post Road Diner at 312 Connecticut Ave. (Route 1), where a 9mm Glock handgun loaded with 13 …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
High Driver Nabbed After Crashing In Darien: Admits Smoking Marijuana, Police Say High Driver Nabbed After Crashing In Darien: Admits Smoking Marijuana, Police Say
High Driver Nabbed After Crashing In Darien: Admits Smoking Marijuana, Police Say A Westchester man faces charges after crashing his car in Fairfield County while allegedly high on marijuana, police said.  The arrest stemmed from an incident that happened in Darien on Tuesday, June 20 around 11:15 p.m., when police responded to the area of Post Road (US Route 1) and Nearwater Lane on a report of a crash, according to Sergeant Dan Skoumbros.  Once they arrived at the scene, officers identified the driver as 24-year-old Yonkers resident Jordan Lawrence, Jr., who told them that he must have fallen asleep while driving.  After smelling the odor of b…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
$100K Lottery Prize Winner: Ticket Sold At Store In CT $100K Lottery Prize Winner: Ticket Sold At Store In CT
$100K Lottery Prize Winner: Ticket Sold At Store In CT If you're looking for the best place to buy lottery tickets, one store in Middlesex County may be a good option, as it just sold one that ended up being worth $100,000.  The top-prize-winning CASH5 ticket was sold in Westbrook on Friday, March 24, and earned an unnamed lottery player $100,000 more than they had the day before, Connecticut Lottery announced on Monday, March 27. The lucky winner bought the ticket at JoJo's Food Mart, located at 1309 Boston Post Rd. (US Route 1). According to Connecticut Lottery, the odds of winning CASH5 are 1 in 72.1. 

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by Ben Crnic
Traffic
Boston Post Road Bridge Across I-95 To Close For Summer Boston Post Road Bridge Across I-95 To Close For Summer
Boston Post Road Bridge Across I-95 To Close For Summer Heavy traffic and delays are expected as the New York State Thruway Authority plans to close a bridge over I-95 in Westchester for the summer. Officials are cautioning that the Boston Post Road Bridge over I-95 in Rye will be closed beginning on Tuesday, July 6, with the closure expected to last through at least Wednesday, Sept. 1. Traffic is expected to get backed up during the duration of the project, particularly in Rye and Port Chester. Local officials said that congestion can be expected downtown in Rye, near the I-287 ramp, on Cedar Street, Midland Avenue, Purdy Avenue, and around P…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Lane Closure, Traffic Stoppages Scheduled On I-84 Stretch Lane Closure, Traffic Stoppages Scheduled On I-84 Stretch
Lane Closure, Traffic Stoppages Scheduled On I-84 Stretch Motorists driving on I-84 in Orange County will see overnight lane closures and brief traffic stoppages for several days as crews perform construction work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that lane closures have been scheduled on I-84 in the Towns of Wallkill, Greenville, Montgomery and Wawayanda; and the City of Port Jervis beginning on Monday, July 15. On I-84 eastbound, the closures will begin each day at 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. between Exit 1 (US Route 1/NJ Route 23) and Exit 4 (NY Route 17). Westbound, closures will begin each day at 7 p.m. and last thro…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Expect Delays: New Round Of I-84 Lane Closures Scheduled Expect Delays: New Round Of I-84 Lane Closures Scheduled
Expect Delays: New Round Of I-84 Lane Closures Scheduled There will be temporary lane closures and brief traffic stoppages for several days on a stretch of I-84. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that there will be delays eastbound on the interstate between Exit 1 (US Route 1/NJ Route 23) and Exit 4 (NY Route 17) between 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12. There will be westbound closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. between Exit 5 (NY Route 208) and Exit 4 (NY Route 17) during the same stretch, as contracting crews perform construction work in the area. The closures will impact the towns of Wallkill, …

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by Zak Failla