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Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Racially-Motivated Road Rage Incident, Police Say Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Racially-Motivated Road Rage Incident, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Racially-Motivated Road Rage Incident, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been charged in connection with a road rage incident in which he allegedly yelled racial epithets at the victim. Erik Krobetzky, age 50, of Wilton, turned himself in to police on a warrant on Friday, Dec. 9 for the incident which took place on Saturday, Sept. 10 in Wilton. According to Lt. Gregg Phillipson of the Wilton Police, during the incident, Krobetzky cut off another motorist on Route 7 and then began to drive slowly in front of the victim, braking hard intermittently and swerving in front of them.  Krobetzky then displayed his middle finger at the vi…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
21-Year-Old Killed In Rollover Fairfield County Crash 21-Year-Old Killed In Rollover Fairfield County Crash
21-Year-Old Killed In Rollover Fairfield County Crash A local man was killed in a rollover crash in Fairfield County. Brandon G. Cux Calima, age 21, of Stamford, was killed around 6:50 a.m., Saturday, March 12 in Wilton. When officers arrived on the scene, they found Cux Calima in the vehicle on Route 7, between Old Mill Road and New Street, said Lt. Gregg Phillipson, of the Wilton Police. Cux Calima was pronounced dead at the scene, Phillipson said. The Wilton Police Crash Reconstruction Team is continuing to investigate this incident.  Anyone with information related to this incident may contact Lt. Gregg Phillips…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Swerving Route 7 Motorist From New Fairfield Under Influence, Wilton Police Say Swerving Route 7 Motorist From New Fairfield Under Influence, Wilton Police Say
Swerving Route 7 Motorist From New Fairfield Under Influence, Wilton Police Say A 51-year-old man was charged with a DUI by police who observed him swerving over the yellow dividing line in Fairfield County. Police say officers pulled over Juan Gonzalez, of New Fairfield, on Route 7 (Danbury Road) in Wilton in the area of Old MIll Road at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 24.  He reportedly appeared drunk, failed field sobriety tests and refused to take a breathalyzer test, Wilton Police said. Gonzalez was charged with driving under the influence and the violation of failure to drive in the proper lane.  He was released after posting 10 percent of his…

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by Christina Coulter
Police & Fire
Motorist Who Speeds, Then Slows Down With Wilton PD Car Behind Under Influence, Police Say Motorist Who Speeds, Then Slows Down With Wilton PD Car Behind Under Influence, Police Say
Motorist Who Speeds, Then Slows Down With Wilton PD Car Behind Under Influence, Police Say An officer was tipped off to a drunk driver by the man's dramatic changes in speed, police said. The driver, who was initially driving the speed limit, sped forward unexpectedly while driving south on Route 7 (Danbury Road) in Wilton when followed by a cruiser around 1 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22, police said. When the cruiser raced up behind him, the driver slowed to 19 miles per hour in a 40 mile-per-hour zone, then turned on his hazard lights and pulled into the breakdown lane.  Daniel Bukilici of Waterbury, 40, allegedly appeared intoxicated to the officer who pulled him over. He w…

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by Christina Coulter
Lifestyle
Ren Dumpling & Noodle House Has More Than One Special Sauce On Route 7 Ren Dumpling & Noodle House Has More Than One Special Sauce On Route 7
Ren Dumpling & Noodle House Has More Than One Special Sauce On Route 7 Ren Dumpling & Noodle House, located on Route 7 at 14 Danbury Road in Wilton, is quickly catching on thanks to its cultural cuisine and offerings. Operated by Chef Eric Xie, a successful “culinary innovator” and restaurant owner, Ren Dumping & Noodle House provides authentically prepared Chinese dishes and other gourmet options. From Mongolian beef to chicken, shrimp and even duck entrees, Ren’s delivers traditional meals cooked with fresh ingredients. Of course, noodles and dumplings are the stars of the show: Ren’s offers crispy pan-fried noodles (thin wonton noodles), udon noodle…

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by Valerie Musson
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Expect Closures: Route 7 Construction Work Starts Expect Closures: Route 7 Construction Work Starts
Expect Closures: Route 7 Construction Work Starts There will be overnight lane closures throughout Connecticut, as contractors with the Connecticut Department of Transportation install rumble strips in various town. Beginning on Monday, Aug. 15, motorists can expect closures on Route 111 near Historic Drive to Old Church Road in Monroe. There will also be closures on Route 104 north of Butternut Lane in Stamford and on Route 7 in Wilton from Olmstead Hill Road toward Old Mill Road. Work is expected to last from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, as well as 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. the rest of the week. The closures are expected to last through Wednesday,…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Route 7 Reckless Driver Caught After Four-Town Chase That Ends In NY Route 7 Reckless Driver Caught After Four-Town Chase That Ends In NY
Route 7 Reckless Driver Caught After Four-Town Chase That Ends In NY A Hudson Valley man who took police on a high-speed chase through four towns, three in Fairfield County, that finally ended with a crash in Putnam County has been arrested two years after the event.  Daniel O'Brien, 38, of Liberty in Sullivan County turned himself into Wilton Police on May 29, after getting out of prison in connection with the chase that continued into New York and ended in Carmel, in Putnam County, according to the Wilton Police Department. The Connecticut incident began April 14, 2016, when Wilton police attempted to stop O'Brien on Route 7 in the area of Westport Road fo…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Wilton Police: Teen Stole Car Left Running At Georgetown Gas Station Wilton Police: Teen Stole Car Left Running At Georgetown Gas Station
Wilton Police: Teen Stole Car Left Running At Georgetown Gas Station WILTON, Conn. — A teenager was arrested after hopping into a car left with its engine running at a gas station on Route 7 in Wilton and causing the owner to fall as they sped off, police said.  Officers were called to the Georgetown Shell Gas Station at 912 Danbury Road at 12 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, police said.  The car's owner had parked but left the vehicle running while to go into the store to make a purchase, police said.  Upon leaving, the victim saw their vehicle traveling in reverse, police said. The victim attempted to stop the vehicle by opening the driver’s door, however, the juven…

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