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Five From Fairfield County Charged With DWI In NY State Police Stops Five From Fairfield County Charged With DWI In NY State Police Stops
Five From Fairfield County Charged With DWI In NY State Police Stops More than 30 motorists were busted by New York State Police troopers as law enforcement agencies in the Hudson Valley continue a nationwide crackdown on drunk, drugged and distracted driving. A total of 18 of those charged were from the region: Westchester County On Friday, Oct. 12, State Police from Somers arrested Edwin P. Loja Cabrera, 21, of Ossining, for DWI. He was traveling on Route 100 in Somers, when he was involved in a motor vehicle crash. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Oct 12, State Police from Cortlandt arrest…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Danbury, New Fairfield Residents Charged With DWI In NY Danbury, New Fairfield Residents Charged With DWI In NY
Danbury, New Fairfield Residents Charged With DWI In NY More than two dozen motorists were busted by New York State Police troopers this past week as law enforcement agencies in the Hudson Valley continue a nationwide crackdown on drunk, drugged and distracted driving. Local motorists charged: Westchester County On Friday, Oct. 5, State Police from Hawthorne arrested Joanne P. Holmes, 40, of White Plains, for DWI. She was traveling on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Greenburgh, when she was involved in a one-car motor vehicle crash. Investigation revealed that she was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Oct. 6, State P…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Norwalk Man Charged With DWI In Northern Westchester Stop Norwalk Man Charged With DWI In Northern Westchester Stop
Norwalk Man Charged With DWI In Northern Westchester Stop More than two dozen motorists were busted by New York State Police troopers recently as law enforcement agencies in the Hudson Valley continue a nationwide crackdown on drunk, drugged and distracted driving. Among the local motorists charged include:  Westchester County On Saturday, Sept. 15, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Luis V. Barreto Angamarca, 26, of Peekskill, for DWI. He was traveling on Furnace Dock Road in Cortlandt, when he was involved in a one-car motor vehicle crash. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Sept.…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police Announce Labor Day Weekend Detail Sites, Times Police Announce Labor Day Weekend Detail Sites, Times
Police Announce Labor Day Weekend Detail Sites, Times As millions of drivers get ready to hit the road to travel around the country for Labor Day Weekend, law enforcement agencies in Connecticut will be ramping up patrols, targeting distracted or impaired drivers. Connecticut State Police troopers issued an alert this week warning that they can expect heavy traffic on the roadways, and local residents should “exercise caution, allow extra time to reach their destination, don’t text and drive, set GPS destinations prior to traveling and use a hands-free device when talking on your cell phone (or) mobile device while operating a vehicle.” During…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Motorist Driving Nearly 100 MPH Among 88 Ticketed In Latest I-684 Detail Motorist Driving Nearly 100 MPH Among 88 Ticketed In Latest I-684 Detail
Motorist Driving Nearly 100 MPH Among 88 Ticketed In Latest I-684 Detail A motorist was busted driving nearly 100 mph in the rain on Wednesday, during a special police detail on I-684 in Westchester. New York State Police troopers dished out dozens of tickets in Bedford, including 67 for speeding during the detail. One motorist was clocked going 99 mph on I-684 during the storms that hit the area. In total, 88 summons were issued. The latest detail comes on the heels of two conducted by state police in the past week, when they dished out more than 150 tickets for distracted driving, speeding, failure to wear a seatbelt and other violations.

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Distracted Driving Enforcement Details Underway Throughout Fairfield County Distracted Driving Enforcement Details Underway Throughout Fairfield County
Distracted Driving Enforcement Details Underway Throughout Fairfield County Local and state law enforcement agencies are cracking down on distracted driving in Fairfield County as part of a statewide campaign in Connecticut. From Aug. 1 through Aug. 15, local police departments are teaming with the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Office to continue the “U Drive. U Text. U Pay.” campaign. “Texting and driving is a public safety crisis. Our mission is to save lives and protect the public. Enforcing texting and driving laws is a critical priority for our department,” Westport Police Capt. David Farrell stated. “Starting August 1, the communit…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Stamford Police Launch Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign Stamford Police Launch Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign
Stamford Police Launch Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign Stamford police are back on the hunt for drivers who are distracted by their cell phones and other devices during its renewed "U Drive. U Text. U Pay." statewide campaign.During the campaign, which runs from Wednesday through Aug. 15, officers will be cracking down on motorists who text, talk or distract themselves with a hand-held mobile phone while driving.  “Texting and driving is a public safety crisis. Our mission is to save lives and protect the public. Enforcing texting and driving laws is a critical priority for our department,” said Assistant Chief Thomas Wuennemann.  Dur…

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by Kathy Reakes
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
Police & Fire
New Canaan, Norwalk Police Join Forces In Silvermine Detail New Canaan, Norwalk Police Join Forces In Silvermine Detail
New Canaan, Norwalk Police Join Forces In Silvermine Detail The number of citations written might not be in yet, but just the presence of officers from the New Canaan and Norwalk police departments in the Silvermine area let motorists know it's time to slow down."Anytime we can be visible to the public makes for a successful enforcement," said New Canaan Deputy Chief John DiFederico. "The number of tickets we issue isn't as important as slowing down drivers and getting them off their cell phones." The detail, from 8 to 10 a.m. on Thursday,  was held for exactly that reason: safety, he added. Speeders and reckless drivers can ofte…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Four Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Over Weekend Four Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Over Weekend
Four Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Over Weekend 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. 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 ot…

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by Zak Failla
News
Ex-Teacher Accused Of Sexual Assault Found With Student In Traffic Stop Ex-Teacher Accused Of Sexual Assault Found With Student In Traffic Stop
Ex-Teacher Accused Of Sexual Assault Found With Student In Traffic Stop A former Fairfield County educator awaiting trial for allegedly sexually assaulting two students is back in hot water after being busted during a traffic stop with one of her alleged victims. Milford resident Laura Ramos, an ex-special education teacher at Central High School in Bridgeport, had been out on $50,000 bond as she awaits trial following her arrest in June last year.  On June 22, she was pulled over on in Waterford for distracted driving. Police said that during the stop, there was a 19-year-old in the passenger’s seat who was under an Order of Protection regarding Ramos, as he …

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Fairfield County Student Wins AAA Traffic Safety Poster Contest Fairfield County Student Wins AAA Traffic Safety Poster Contest
Fairfield County Student Wins AAA Traffic Safety Poster Contest An 11th-grade student from Fairfield Warde High School is a first-place winner in AAA Northeast’s Annual Traffic Safety Message Contest. Laura Galindo of Fairfield received a plaque and a $300 prize for her poster illustrating a distracted driving theme, in the 9th through 12th grade category. Contest topics varied by grade level and included seatbelt and booster seat use, school bus and bike safety, and distracted and impaired driving awareness. Videos and artwork of finalists can be viewed by clicking on this AAA safety matters website.  Other first-place winners included a fourth-grade …

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by Jon Craig