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Trio Nabbed For Westport Car Burglary After Ring Doorbell Alerts Resident, Police Say Trio Nabbed For Westport Car Burglary After Ring Doorbell Alerts Resident, Police Say
Trio Nabbed For Westport Car Burglary After Ring Doorbell Alerts Resident, Police Say A 19-year-old and two juveniles were nabbed for allegedly burglarizing a vehicle after a Fairfield County homeowner was alerted to the crime by a Ring doorbell. The incident took place in Westport around 12:45 a.m., Tuesday, March 26 at a residence near Compo Beach. According to Lt. Eric Woods of the Westport Police, the resident reported that their Ring doorbell camera activated when a suspect entered a vehicle parked in the driveway. They also said a dark-colored vehicle was waiting in the street.  Westport Police were on the scene almost immediately and set up a perimeter…
New Update: Train Collides With Vehicle In Norwalk, Severely Injures Driver New Update: Train Collides With Vehicle In Norwalk, Severely Injures Driver
New Update: Train Collides With Vehicle In Norwalk, Severely Injures Driver This story has been updated. A collision between a Metro-North train and a pickup truck in Fairfield County left the vehicle's driver severely injured and caused a road to shut down for a few hours while authorities investigated. The crash happened on Wednesday, June 14 around 11:20 a.m. in Norwalk when a train bound for New York on the Metro-North Danbury line hit a pickup truck at the level crossing on Commerce Street, according to Norwalk Fire Department Assistant Chief Edward McCabe.  The crash pushed the truck several hundred feet into the Devine Bros. yard.  The truck…
New Update: Metro-North Service Resumes After Train Derails Near New Canaan Station New Update: Metro-North Service Resumes After Train Derails Near New Canaan Station
New Update: Metro-North Service Resumes After Train Derails Near New Canaan Station This story has been updated. MTA service has resumed along the New Canaan branch following a train derailment. The derailment took place around 7:25 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Elm Street station, causing heavier than normal traffic in the area of Elm Street and Park Street due to the ongoing investigation, said the New Canaan Police. Train service on the New Canaan branch resumed with the 4:39 p.m. train from Stamford to New Canaan.  The non-passenger train that derailed near New Canaan has been cleared. Earlier report: Train Derails Near New Canaan Station The MTA Police h…
37-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In New Haven 37-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In New Haven
37-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In New Haven A 37-year-old man was struck and killed by a train in New Haven. The man was found dead around 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, along the tracks behind the New Haven Fire Department's training academy on Ella T. Grasso Blvd., said Aaron Donovan, a spokesman for the MTA.  An investigation determined that the man -- identified as Hispanic -- was struck at approximately 6:15 p.m. by Amtrak Train No. 140, which is the 12:25 p.m. departure from Washington, D.C., scheduled to arrive at Springfield, Massachusetts, at 8:03 p.m., Donovan said. Metro-North customers were advised to expect delays o…
27-Year-Old From Fairfield County Accused Of Stabbing Person Repeatedly Outside Restaurant 27-Year-Old From Fairfield County Accused Of Stabbing Person Repeatedly Outside Restaurant
27-Year-Old From Fairfield County Accused Of Stabbing Person Repeatedly Outside Restaurant A 27-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly repeatedly stabbing another man outside a Hudson Valley restaurant. The incident took place in Putnam County around 4 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 16 in the town of Southeast at the La Patrona Mexican Restaurant at 182 Route 22. Putnam County Sheriff Kevin J. McConville said deputies were dispatched to the restaurant for a dispute in progress with a knife involved.  Arriving deputies found a large crowd outside the restaurant and quickly located the victim, a 27-year-old man who had been stabbed in the neck an…
ID Released For Woman Struck, Killed By Train In Westchester ID Released For Woman Struck, Killed By Train In Westchester
ID Released For Woman Struck, Killed By Train In Westchester Metro-North officials have identified the woman struck by a New Haven Line train in Westchester. Aurelia Franchitti, age 21, of Woodside, in Queens, was fatally struck after stepping in front of an eastbound train at Rye Station around 5:15 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 28, officials said.  Earlier report: Person Killed After Stepping In Front Of Train In Rye The MTA Police are investigating the incident.  Officials said at this early stage in the investigation, the incident does not appear criminal or accidental in nature.
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Train In Fairfield County ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Train In Fairfield County
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Train In Fairfield County Authorities have identified the man who was fatally struck by a Metro-North train in Fairfield County over the weekend. The man was hit by a westbound train at the Greenwich Metro-North station at about 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 10, MTA previously announced.  MTA Police have identified the man as 26-year-old Tyrell Kelvin Grant, of Manhattan, according to an update from MTA spokesperson Aaron Donovan on Monday, April 11. Police are investigating the incident as non-accidental and non-criminal in nature, MTA said. Earlier report - Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North…
Man Accused Of Choking, Assaulting Woman At Fairfield County Train Station, Police Say Man Accused Of Choking, Assaulting Woman At Fairfield County Train Station, Police Say
Man Accused Of Choking, Assaulting Woman At Fairfield County Train Station, Police Say DNA from a cigarette has led to the arrest of a Fairfield County man for allegedly robbing and attempting to sexually assault a woman at an area train station. Ivan Burgos, age 36, of Bridgeport, was arrested Saturday, Feb. 5, for the incident which took place on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. According to MTA police, the New York woman had taken a train to visit friends in Bridgeport. While waiting for a return train later that night at the station, she went outside to have a cigarette. As she was walking back inside the station stairwell, she was grabbed by the neck and thrown on the floor by…
Missing Person Found Dead In Wooded Area In Fairfield County Missing Person Found Dead In Wooded Area In Fairfield County
Missing Person Found Dead In Wooded Area In Fairfield County A Fairfield County man who had been missing for several days was found dead in a wooded area. Shin Maeno, age 28, of Stamford, was found around 1 p.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 23, was found dead in a wooded area of Redding by members of the State Police Search and Rescue Unit, said Captain Diedrich Hohn, of the Stamford Police. Maeno, who was reported missing on Thursday, Nov 18, was last seen leaving a friend’s apartment, in Stamford, at around noon on Wednesday, Nov. 17, police said. Maeno had a disagreement with his wife and seemed upset. Maeno told his coworker he would be working from h…
Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North New Haven Line Train Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North New Haven Line Train
Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North New Haven Line Train A man standing on the train tracks was fatally struck by a Metro-North train in Connecticut. According to Dave Steckel, with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the "unauthorized man" was on the tracks around 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20, just west of Milford in New Haven County when he was struck and killed by the train. Steckel said the incident was not accidental and no criminality is suspected. Following the incident service between Milford and New Haven on the New Haven Line was delayed.  The incident is being investigated by the MTA Police. The man's name is not b…
Teen Critically Injured After Touching Live Wire While Playing On Top Of Metro-North Train Car Teen Critically Injured After Touching Live Wire While Playing On Top Of Metro-North Train Car
Teen Critically Injured After Touching Live Wire While Playing On Top Of Metro-North Train Car A 16-year-old teen is in "extremely critical condition" after being electrocuted while playing on top of a parked train car. The incident took place in Fairfield County around 3:21 a.m., Monday, June 22, when the teen, who was playing in a Metro-North train car in Bridgeport touched a hot catenary/transmission line, said Scott Appleby, director of the Office of Emergency Management. "He was burned from head to toe and but was breathing and slightly responsive," said Appleby said. Police responded to the area after another juvenile called 911 to report that he and another teen wer…
Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train
Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train A 64-year-old man was struck and killed by a Metro-North train in Westchester. The MTA reported that the 8:26 a.m. southbound train from Southeast struck a man who was unauthorized to be on the tracks at approximately 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12. The incident led to the suspension of train service between the Crestwood and White Plains stations for several hours, causing delays. Service was restored at approximately 12:30 p.m. The strike is being investigated by MTA Police, who have not released the identity of the man, pending notification of his family. According to investigators, t…
Metro-North Bans Alcohol On All Trains During St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Metro-North Bans Alcohol On All Trains During St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
Metro-North Bans Alcohol On All Trains During St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Booze will be banned on Metro-North lines this weekend, as they prepare for a potentially raucous St. Patrick’s Day. “On Saturday through Sunday, March 17, for travel to/from the St. Patrick's Day Parade, to maintain orderly travel for customers, Metro-North will not permit alcoholic beverages on trains, platforms or at stations. Any alcoholic beverages found by MTA Police will be confiscated. Customers could experience crowded conditions due to heavy travel.” St. Patrick’s Day is one of three days each year that Metro-North bans alcohol on its trains, including SantaCon in December and New…
New Canaan Resident ID'd As Man Found Dead At Metro-North Station In Springdale New Canaan Resident ID'd As Man Found Dead At Metro-North Station In Springdale
New Canaan Resident ID'd As Man Found Dead At Metro-North Station In Springdale A man whose body was found under the Springdale train station platform in Stamford has been identified as a New Canaan resident. Stephen Sugrue, 65, was found under the platform late Saturday afternoon, Dec. 29, according to Metro-North officials. The cause of death is pending results the Medical Examiner's Office. MTA police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. Sugrue's death was the second death of a New Canaan resident near the tracks. John Hickey, 50, was killed on Dec. 13, 2018, by a train between the Darien and Noroton Heights stations.
Body Found Under Platform At Metro-North Station In Springdale Body Found Under Platform At Metro-North Station In Springdale
Body Found Under Platform At Metro-North Station In Springdale An investigation is underway after a body was discovered under the platform at the Springdale Metro-North train station in Stamford late Saturday afternoon. The cause of death is pending results of the investigation by MTA Police. The entrance to Largo Drive at the Springdale Diner reopened shortly after 8 p.m., Stamford Police said. A substitute bus service was provided for customers on the New Canaan Line while rail service was suspending starting around 5 p.m. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Near Darien ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Near Darien
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Near Darien Metro-North officials have released the identity of a 50-year-old man who was hit and killed by a train last week. John Hickey, 50, of New Canaan, was struck and killed Thursday night near Darien, said Metro-North officials. The incident took place around 7:35 p.m. Dec. 13 at Noroton Heights. The train had departed Grand Central at 6:49 p.m. headed for New Haven. Hickey was pronounced dead at the scene.  MTA Police are investigating.
Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Near Darien Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Near Darien
Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Near Darien A 50-year-old man was struck and killed by a Metro-North train Thursday night near Darien. According to Metro-North officials, the incident took place around 7:35 p.m. Dec. 13 at Noroton Heights. The train had departed Grand Central at 6:49 p.m. headed for New Haven. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His identification is pending notification of next of kin. MTA Police are investigating. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Truck Crash At Washington Street Bridge In Norwalk Leads To Road Closure Truck Crash At Washington Street Bridge In Norwalk Leads To Road Closure
Truck Crash At Washington Street Bridge In Norwalk Leads To Road Closure South Main Street in Norwalk is closed early Saturday evening after a box truck crash at the intersection of the Washington Street Bridge, The road is expected to be closed for an extended period. No one was injured in the crash at the intersection of South Main Street and Washington Street, which occurred around 7 p.m., Norwalk Police said. The MTA Police are also on the scene. Motorists should avoid the area. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Fairfield County ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Fairfield County
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Fairfield County Metro-North officials have released the identity of the man struck and killed by a New Haven Line train Friday in Fairfield County. Jamir Rawlings, 29, of Bridgeport, was hit by the train near Stamford around 6:50 p.m. Friday, according to MTA officials. The incident remains under investigation by MTA Police, officials said. 
Man Caught At Train Station After Hitting Two Police Cruisers In I-95 Chase Man Caught At Train Station After Hitting Two Police Cruisers In I-95 Chase
Man Caught At Train Station After Hitting Two Police Cruisers In I-95 Chase It all started because he allegedly wasn't wearing his seatbelt.A man is now in custody after being located at the Stamford Train Station following a wild police chase in which he reportedly hit two state police cruisers. At about 1:10 a.m. on Friday, July 6, troopers from Troop G - Bridgeport assigned as additional Fourth of July holiday period patrols were conducting DUI roving patrols and motor vehicle enforcement when they observed the operator of a Nissan Maxima not wearing his seatbelt. Troopers attempted to pull over the Nissan on I-95 in Bridgeport, however, the driver refused to st…
Maloney Breaks Law By Running For AG, GOP Congressional Candidate Says Maloney Breaks Law By Running For AG, GOP Congressional Candidate Says
Maloney Breaks Law By Running For AG, GOP Congressional Candidate Says A Republican candidate for Congress is accusing U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney of breaking the law by running for state Attorney General -- and reelection to his 18th District seat.  "It's illegal and unethical!" James D. O'Donnell proclaims in a campaign fundraising letter. "For weeks we have known Sean Maloney has had his eyes set on being our next New York Attorney General. For years we have known that Sean Maloney has no interest in serving the people of the Hudson Valley in Congress." When the third-term Democrat from Putnam County announced his candidacy for Attorn…
Body Discovered Next To Metro-North Tracks Near Fairfield County Border Body Discovered Next To Metro-North Tracks Near Fairfield County Border
Body Discovered Next To Metro-North Tracks Near Fairfield County Border Metro-North officials suspended service on the Wassaic Line after a body was discovered near the tracks in Putnam County, according to MTA officials. The body was found around 9:15 a.m. Thursday near the Dykeman Road railroad crossing in Brewster, said Aaron Donovan, deputy communications director for the MTA. "MTA Police are investigating as a potential case where the person may have been struck by a train, but it wasn’t immediately clear if that was the case," Donovan said. Harlem Line train service between Southeast and Wassaic was suspended for the police investigation around…
Suspicious Package Leads To Metro-North New Canaan Branch Delays Suspicious Package Leads To Metro-North New Canaan Branch Delays
Suspicious Package Leads To Metro-North New Canaan Branch Delays Some Metro-North commuters got held up early on Tuesday morning as police investigated a suspicious bag that led to delays on the New Canaan line. MTA police investigators were dispatched to the New Canaan Metro-North station at approximately 7 a.m. on Tuesday morning following reports of an unattended bag. The subsequent police investigation led to delays of more than a half hour for commuters traveling from New Canaan to Stamford. The bag was ultimately deemed safe and trains were operating normally shortly after 9 a.m. on Tuesday.
Metro-North Delays, Cancellations After Person Struck, Killed Metro-North Delays, Cancellations After Person Struck, Killed
Metro-North Delays, Cancellations After Person Struck, Killed Some Metro-North trains are being canceled and others delayed as MTA police investigate a fatal strike near the Beacon station. Metro-North announced that the Hudson Line is experiencing service delays after an unauthorized person was struck and killed by a train at approximately 12:24 p.m. on the tracks south of the Beacon station, according to a spokesperson. According to Metro-North, the person - whose name has not been released - was struck by the 10:43 a.m. train from Grand Central that was due into Poughkeepsie at 12:33 p.m. The incident is currently under investigation by the MTAPD. …
Metro-North Issues St. Patrick’s Day Booze Ban Metro-North Issues St. Patrick’s Day Booze Ban
Metro-North Issues St. Patrick’s Day Booze Ban Irish eyes will be smiling throughout the area during St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday, though not as much on any Metro-North Railroad lines, where booze is banned on one of the busiest drinking days of the year. Alcohol will be banned on St. Patrick’s Day, Metro-North announced this week, marking one of the few days of the year where they prohibit consumption of alcohol, including New Year’s Eve and SantaCon in December. “Alcoholic beverages will not be permitted on trains, platforms, or stations,” according to Metro-North. “Any alcoholic beverage observed or found will be confiscated by MTA …
Real Estate Developer's Death On Metro-North Line Ruled Suicide Real Estate Developer's Death On Metro-North Line Ruled Suicide
Real Estate Developer's Death On Metro-North Line Ruled Suicide The death of a prominent real estate developer who was fatally struck by a train near the Fairfield Metro-North station has been ruled a suicide, officials said. MTA Police were called to the station after Fairfield resident Alfred Lenoci, Jr., 55, was fatally struck by the train at approximately 5:15 a.m. on Wednesday morning, a Metro-North spokesperson said. The subsequent investigation determined that the incident was not an accident and no criminal activity is suspected. Lenoci previously had trouble with the law, serving more than a year in prison after pleading guilty to bribing Bridg…
Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Was Real Estate Developer Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Was Real Estate Developer
Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Was Real Estate Developer The 55-year-old man struck and killed by a train near the Fairfield Metro-North station was a well-known real estate developer who previously had troubles with the law. MTA Police were called to the station after Fairfield resident Alfred Lenoci, Jr. was fatally struck by the train at approximately 5:15 a.m. on Wednesday morning, a Metro-North spokesperson said. The subsequent investigation determined that the incident was not an accident and no criminal activity is suspected. Lenoci served more than a year in prison after pleading guilty to bribing Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim. The bribes…
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Officials have identified the man fatally struck by a train near the Fairfield Metro-North as MTA Police detectives continue their investigation. Fairfield resident Alfred Lenoci, Jr., 55, was fatally struck by the train at approximately 5:15 a.m. on Wednesday morning, a Metro-North spokesperson said, when the 4:37 a.m. train from New Haven, due into Grand Central at 6:34 a.m., fatally struck him west of the station, near Grasmere Avenue in Fairfield. Lenoci is a well-known real estate developer who served prison time and was convicted in 2001 for his role in the corruption investigation of…