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Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Weekend Stops Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Weekend Stops
Fairfield County Residents 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. Local residents charged were: Westchester County On July 28, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Segundo Otavalo Figueroa, age 24, of Ossining, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 9 in Cortlandt, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On July 28, State Po…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Two From Fairfield County Nabbed For Impaired Driving In NY Two From Fairfield County Nabbed For Impaired Driving In NY
Two From Fairfield County Nabbed For Impaired Driving In NY 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. As part of the STOP-DWI 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 are using their phones and other electronic de…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? Parts Of Area Saw Half-Foot Or More How Much Snow Did You Get? Parts Of Area Saw Half-Foot Or More
How Much Snow Did You Get? Parts Of Area Saw Half-Foot Or More If it was a last blast of winter, it sure delivered a solid parting shot.A quick-moving Easter Monday storm that swept through the area left as much as a half a foot or more of snowfall in some spots. Below is a sampling of totals from throughout the area. As always, please be sure to add the total for your hometown by leaving a comment here. Now, if you'll excuse us, we have a brief request. Old Man Winter, you've overstayed your welcome. There's the door, use it, and don't come back for a while. Fairfield County Bridgeport Airport 5.7 inches, 9:50 a.m. Danbury 5.6 inches, 10 a.m. Gree…

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
Joe Virgilio Of Fairfield County, 34, Remembered As Adoring Dad Joe Virgilio Of Fairfield County, 34, Remembered As Adoring Dad
Joe Virgilio Of Fairfield County, 34, Remembered As Adoring Dad Joseph R. Virgilio of Danbury and formerly Carmel, died on March 10. He was 34 years old. Virgilio is remembered as an adoring dad to his 4-year-old son, Joseph. "He had a life of ups and downs but always lived life to the fullest," his brother Daniel wrote on a GoFundMe page for the youngster. "He was a fun loving man who did everything he could for his 4-year-old son." Born in White Plans, Virgilio was a self-employed pool technician in the Putnam County area. In his spare time, he enjoyed hockey, was an avid fan of the New York Rangers and snowboarding, but mostly …

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by Cecilia Levine