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14-Year-Old Charged After Written Threat Leads To Early Dismissal At Ridgefield High School
A 14-year-old is facing multiple charges after an unspecified threat led to an early dismissal at Ridgefield High School on Thursday, May 30. The juvenile, whose name was not released, was charged with first-degree threatening and second-degree breach of peace, Ridgefield Police said. The Ridgefield HS school resource officer was notified of the threat referencing a firearm and written in a girls bathroom at around 9 a.m., police said. The Ridgefield Police Department, with assistance from the New York State Police K9 Unit, conducted a sweep of the Ridgefield High School which produced neg…
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14-Year-Old Charged After Written Threat Leads To Early Dismissal At Ridgefield High School
This story has been updated. A 14-year-old is facing multiple charges after an unspecified threat led to an early dismissal at Ridgefield High School on Thursday, May 30. The juvenile, whose name was not released, was charged with first-degree threatening and second-degree breach of peace, Ridgefield Police said. The Ridgefield HS school resource officer was notified of the threat referencing a firearm and written in a girls bathroom at around 9 a.m., police said. The Ridgefield Police Department, with assistance from the New York State Police K9 Unit, conducted a sweep of the Ridgefield …
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Lexus Stolen From Driveway In Ridgefield, Police Say
An unlocked Lexus was stolen overnight out of a driveway in Ridgefield, making it the third in recent weeks to be taken. The Ridgefield Police Department issued an alert reminding area residents to lock up their cars and remove the keys after a 2019 black Lexus was stolen out of a driveway on Old Stagecoach Road during the early hours of Tuesday, April 23. Police said that the Lexus was recovered a short distance away from the house on Hussars Camp Place with minor damage. No property was stolen from inside the vehicle. According to investigators, two other reports of vehicles going missin…
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$50K Torched Baseball Field Incident Leads To Suspensions Of Three Ridgefield HS Coaches
Three varsity baseball coaches at Ridgefield High School have been placed on administrative leave after extreme measures were taken to try and squeeze in a high school baseball game. The field at Governor Park was doused with gasoline and set on fire over the weekend in an effort to dry out a playing surface that had been rained on in advance of Ridgefield’s scheduled game against Amity. The idea did more harm than good. In total, reparations are expected to cost upwards of $50,000. No one was injured and there was never anyone in danger, police said. The incident remains under investigati…
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Decision To Douse HS Baseball Field With Gas, Set It On Fire Sparks Investigation In Ridgefield
Some baseball fans had a burning desire to watch the Ridgefield High School team play baseball, so they set a local field on fire using gasoline in an attempt to dry the surface, police said. A Ridgefield High School baseball game against Amity scheduled to be played at Governor Park was forced to be postponed over the weekend due to poor weather conditions that impacted the field. According to the Ridgefield Police Department, on Saturday, April 6, “a poor decision was made to dry the field quicker" and 24 gallons of gasoline were poured on the playing surface and set on fire. The Ridgefie…
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Middle School Boys Who Shattered Window At Ridgefield's Prospector Theater Get Teachable Moment
The proprietors of the Prospector Theater in Ridgefield are hoping that a recent vandalism incident can serve as a teachable moment for local middle school students who shattered a window in the building. The owners of the theater took to social media to announce that investigators from the Ridgefield Police Department have identified the middle school students from the area that broke a window, though they aren’t looking to throw the book at the two teens, and instead hope they can learn from the experience. On Friday, March 29, officers from the Ridgefield Police Department responded to t…
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16 Assault Weapons, Explosive Device Removed From Ridgefield Home
A 49-year-old man was arrested after state police removed an explosive device from his Ridgefield home along with 16 assault weapons, 76 unregistered high-capacity magazines, and six silencers. Mark Albin was arrested on Thursday, March 28, after Ridgefield Police responded to a disturbance at 180 Tackora Trail at 12:30 a.m., said Ridgefield Police Capt. Shawn Platt. While taking Albin into custody for disorderly conduct, officers removed firearms from the residence for safekeeping, Platt said. While removing the weapons, officers discovered a large cache of illegal firearms…
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Hit-Run SUV Driver On Loose: Motorist With NY Plates Crashes Into Utility Pole In Ridgefield
Did you see anything? Police investigators in Ridgefield are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to gather information about a one-one-vehicle crash that destroyed a utility pole. According to police, at approximately 10:50 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21, a vehicle struck the pole on North Street, breaking it into several pieces. A white Chevy SUV with New York license plates was spotted in the area with front end damage traveling toward Route 116 (North Salem Road). Anyone with information regarding the hit-and-run crash has been asked to contact investigators at the Ridgefi…
Lifestyle
Want Her? American Staffordshire Terrier In Ridgefield Still Looking For New Home
Need a new best friend? The Ridgefield Police Department has released an alert regarding Mia, a spayed 7-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier who is up for adoption. Police said that the Ridgefield Animal Control is looking to re-home Mia to a family with no other pets in the home, noting “Mia is great with children and people in general.” Mia was first put up for adoption at the beginning of the New Year, but a former dog sitter for the terrier said that she still hasn't found her "forever home." Mia is reportedly great with people and children, though she struggles sometimes aro…
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Know Them? Pair Of Chihuahuas Found By Ridgefield Resident
Do you know them? A Fairfield County resident found the two dogs roaming in the southern Westchester County area. "Although these dogs most likely are from out of state, we are hoping the owner will see this post through social media," the Ridgefield Police Department said. The two dogs are: Chocolate Brown female chihuahua, no chip, no collar Salt and pepper wire haired chihuahua female, no chip, no collar. Anyone with information about the dogs, please call Animal Control at 203-431-2711. Share this story on Facebook by clicking on the Facebook icon below. Check back…
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Want Her? American Staffordshire Terrier In Ridgefield Looking For New Home
Need a new best friend? The Ridgefield Police Department has released an alert regarding Mia, a spayed 7-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier who is up for adoption. Police said that the Ridgefield Animal Control is looking to re-home Mia to a family with no other pets in the home, noting “Mia is great with children and people in general.” Anyone with interest in making Mia a part of their family and giving the terrier a new home can contact the Ridgefield Animal Control by calling (203) 431-2711.
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Know Her? Police Search For Woman Who Allegedly Stole Wallets In Ridgefield
Do you know her? Police are looking to identify a woman who allegedly stole two wallets in Ridgefield, according to police. The suspect entered a healthcare facility on Thursday, Nov. 8 around 1:17 p.m. and proceeded to enter multiple rooms, stealing the two wallets before exiting the facility, according to police. The suspect is described as wearing nurse’s scrubs, a multicolored shirt, purple pants, and a black jacket during the crime. Anyone who recognizes the woman In the photo or otherwise has any information regarding this crime is urged to contact the Ridgefield Police Depart…
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