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Greenwich Crash: Passenger Killed After Escalade Strikes Trees Greenwich Crash: Passenger Killed After Escalade Strikes Trees
Greenwich Crash: Passenger Killed After Escalade Strikes Trees One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash on I-684. It happened around 6:20 p.m. Friday, May 26 on the brief stretch of the roadway in Connecticut that runs through Greenwich. A 2005 Cadillac Escalade was traveling southbound in Greenwich prior to Exit 2 (Westchester County Airport), when, for unknown reasons, it veered off the right side of the highway through the grassy roadside and into the wooded area, where it struck multiple trees, said Connecticut State Police.  The operator, a 47-year-old who resides in Port Chester, was transported by Armonk EMS to W…
ID Released Of CT Man Killed After Tractor-Trailer Fell On Highway In NY ID Released Of CT Man Killed After Tractor-Trailer Fell On Highway In NY
ID Released Of CT Man Killed After Tractor-Trailer Fell On Highway In NY The names of the victims of a crash in which a tractor-trailer flipped over a guardrail on an exit ramp and landed on I-287 at the interchange with I-684 in Westchester County have been released by police.  Earlier Report - Driver Dies After Tractor-Trailer Falls, Lands On I-287 at I-684 Interchange In Harrison The driver of the tractor-trailer who was killed was identified as 42-year-old Connecticut resident Nathan Montalvo of the town of Guilford in New Haven County, and the motorist injured after the truck landed on the highway was identified as 37-year-old Aris Guerr…
Lane Closures Expected On I-684 Due To Roadway Paving Lane Closures Expected On I-684 Due To Roadway Paving
Lane Closures Expected On I-684 Due To Roadway Paving The New York State Department of Transportation has announced upcoming lane closures on a stretch of I-684 in Westchester County due to roadway paving.  Two lanes are expected to close along I-684 northbound between the Hutchinson River Parkway in Harrison and Exit 4 (Route 172) in Bedford, officials said. The closures are set to take place each night between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. from Sunday, April 24, through Thursday, May 5, to facilitate roadway paving activities, according to the announcement. 
Wegmans Plans To Open First CT Location In Fairfield County Wegmans Plans To Open First CT Location In Fairfield County
Wegmans Plans To Open First CT Location In Fairfield County Supermarket chain Wegmans has announced plans to open its first Connecticut store. The new store will be located in Fairfield County, on nearly 11 acres of land off Connecticut Avenue next to I-95 in Norwalk, the company announced on Tuesday, March 1. The supermarket will be two levels and about 95,000 square feet, and it will include a multi-level parking garage, representatives said. Wegmans said a timeline for construction and opening has not been determined yet, and the company is in the process of seeking municipal approvals. “Each year we receive hundreds of requests from resid…
Stop Results In Charges For Fairfield County Woman Accused Of Dealing Drugs Stop Results In Charges For Fairfield County Woman Accused Of Dealing Drugs
Stop Results In Charges For Fairfield County Woman Accused Of Dealing Drugs A 33-year-old woman accused of dealing drugs was arrested during a traffic stop on I-684 in Putnam County. Fairfield County resident Stephanie Deleon, of Danbury, was arrested around 8:25 p.m., Monday, March 8, after troopers conducted a traffic stop of a 2016 Ford Explorer for a traffic violation in the town of Southeast, said Trooper AJ Hicks.  An investigation determined Deleon, was in possession of approximately 10.5 grams of MDMA, and 4.1 grams of cocaine, Hicks said. Deleon was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell and two counts of crimi…
Wegmans Recalls Lemons, Oranges, Some In-Store Produced Seafood, Restaurant Foods Wegmans Recalls Lemons, Oranges, Some In-Store Produced Seafood, Restaurant Foods
Wegmans Recalls Lemons, Oranges, Some In-Store Produced Seafood, Restaurant Foods Wegmans, which just opened a new location in the area, announced that it is recalling some fruit, and in-store produced seafood and restaurant items due to concerns of contamination. Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. announced it is recalling its four-pound bags of Valencia Oranges, two-pound bags of lemons, bulk lemons, and a variety of in-store produced seafood and restaurant foods items that contain fresh lemon because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Earlier story - Wegmans' First Westchester Store Draws Plenty Of Customers On Opening Day Following…
Road Rage: Woman Drives To Police Station After Being Followed By CT Driver Road Rage: Woman Drives To Police Station After Being Followed By CT Driver
Road Rage: Woman Drives To Police Station After Being Followed By CT Driver A woman who was involved in a verbal road rage incident with a motorist in a vehicle with Connecticut license plates on I-684 sought solace at a Westchester police department after being followed for several miles. The woman alerted the North Castle Police Department that she had been in a verbal road rage incident on I-684 in Westchester before the driver of a blue Audi began following her on the interstate. Police said the man driving the Audi followed the woman off the Exit 3 ramp and onto Route 22 in Armonk. The caller then pulled into North Castle Police headquarters while the Audi con…
Toll On Mile-Long CT Stretch Of I-684 Would Be 'Unfair Taxation,' Westchester County Exec Says Toll On Mile-Long CT Stretch Of I-684 Would Be 'Unfair Taxation,' Westchester County Exec Says
Toll On Mile-Long CT Stretch Of I-684 Would Be 'Unfair Taxation,' Westchester County Exec Says A proposed toll gantry on a brief stretch of I-684 that runs through Greenwich has drawn criticism from Westchester County Executive George Latimer. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont introduced a plan for 12 statewide tolls, including one in a stretch of I-684 near the Greenwich-North Castle town line that will force truck drivers to pay a toll as high as $20 despite being in the state for only about one mile. The Greenwich toll gantry would be located in between the exit for the Westchester County Airport (Exit 2 in Purchase) on the southbound side and the North Castle border (Exit 3 in Armonk)…
Hearing Scheduled For Proposed I-684 Toll Along Mile-Long Stretch That Runs Through Greenwich Hearing Scheduled For Proposed I-684 Toll Along Mile-Long Stretch That Runs Through Greenwich
Hearing Scheduled For Proposed I-684 Toll Along Mile-Long Stretch That Runs Through Greenwich A hearing has been scheduled as lawmakers in Connecticut get ready for a vote on proposed tolls on state highways, including a gantry on a mile-long stretch of I-684 that runs through Greenwich. A vote following the hearing could come as soon as next week. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont introduced a plan for 12 statewide tolls, including one in a remote stretch of I-684 near the Greenwich-North Castle town line that will force truck drivers to pay, despite being in the state for only about one mile.  The roadway is the only way to pass the area in either direction, forcing New Yorkers to…
Connecticut Plan To Install I-684 Toll Sparks Backlash Among New Yorkers Connecticut Plan To Install I-684 Toll Sparks Backlash Among New Yorkers
Connecticut Plan To Install I-684 Toll Sparks Backlash Among New Yorkers Many New Yorkers are miffed at Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont’s proposal to install toll gantries on I-684, which would force some residents to have to pay a toll without traveling to or from the state. Lamont introduced his latest plan for statewide tolls, including one in a remote stretch of I-684 in Greenwich that will force motorists to pay, despite being in the state for only about one mile. The roadway is the only way to pass the area in either direction, forcing New Yorkers to pay the toll. According to a Middletown Press report, in response, angry area elected officials are banding tog…
Two From Fairfield County Charged With Driving Under Influence In NY Stops Two From Fairfield County Charged With Driving Under Influence In NY Stops
Two From Fairfield County Charged With Driving Under Influence In NY Stops New York State Police troopers were busy, busting 18 driver for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Saturday, Sept. 21, State Police from Stormville arrested Oscar G. Tapia, 36, of Mount Vernon, for DWI with two prior convictions within ten years, a felony. He was traveling on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of East Fishkill, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Saturday, Sept. 21, S…
Four From Fairfield County Charged With Driving Drunk In NY Four From Fairfield County Charged With Driving Drunk In NY
Four From Fairfield County Charged With Driving Drunk In NY Nearly two dozen motorists were taken off the roadways in the Hudson Valley by New York State Police troopers over the weekend. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On July 27, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Carlos A. Mairena Martinez, 34, of Peekskill, for DWI. He was traveling on North Broad Street in Peekskill, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On July 27, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Benjamin A. Solnick, 23, of White Plains, for DW…
Serious I-684, Saw Mill Parkway Crashes Cause Delays Serious I-684, Saw Mill Parkway Crashes Cause Delays
Serious I-684, Saw Mill Parkway Crashes Cause Delays This story has been updated. Serious motor-vehicle crashes caused delays on stretches of I-684 and the Saw Mill River Parkway early Wednesday evening, May 8. The I-684 crash was northbound at I-84 (Exit 9), with traffic backed up to Hardscrabble Road (Exit 8) in North Salem through around 8 p.m. The Saw Mill Parkway crash occurred on the southbound side in the area of Croton Avenue/Route 133 (Exit 36) in Mount Kisco just before 7:30 p.m., causing delays both ways until it was cleared.
Brookfield Woman Among Three Arrested After Altercation At Tavern Brookfield Woman Among Three Arrested After Altercation At Tavern
Brookfield Woman Among Three Arrested After Altercation At Tavern Three people were arrested following an altercation at a Northern Westchester tavern that left one man injured. The incident began about 11:10 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, when a dispute broke out among several people who knew each other inside O’Connor’s Public House at 222 East Main St. in Mount Kisco, said Kieran O'Leary, spokesman for the Westchester County Police. During the assault, which took place both inside and outside of the tavern, the victim was slapped and punched in the face, knocked to the ground, and kicked in the face. He suffered a concussion and multiple injuries to h…
Two Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Stops Two Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Stops
Two Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Stops Nearly two dozen allegedly impaired motorists were removed from the road by New York State Police troopers for alleged drunk driving in the area. Local residents charged include: Dutchess County On Saturday, March 23, State Police troopers from Wappinger arrested Michael F. Docherty, 53, of Wappinger,, for DWI. He was traveling on Myers Corners Road in Wappinger, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. An investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, March 23, State Police troopers from East Fishkill arre…
Two From Fairfield County Charged With DWI In NY State Police Stops Two From Fairfield County Charged With DWI In NY State Police Stops
Two From Fairfield County Charged With DWI In NY State Police Stops Several area residents were among nearly two dozen motorists taken off the roads by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving Local residents charged include: Dutchess County On Friday, Feb. 8, State Police from Rhinebeck arrested Kevin P. McHugh, 50, of Rhinebeck, for DWI. He was traveling on Route 308 in Rhinebeck, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. The investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and he was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Feb. 8, State Police from Wappinger arrested Eugene B. Hickey, 58, of Wappingers Falls,…
Two Dead After Boat Capsizes At Reservoir In Westchester Two Dead After Boat Capsizes At Reservoir In Westchester
Two Dead After Boat Capsizes At Reservoir In Westchester Click here for an updated story: IDs Released For Two Victims Of Fatal Boating Accident At Reservoir In Westchester  Two men are confirmed to be dead after a boating accident in a reservoir in Northern Westchester, New York State Police said. The incident occurred in the Muscoot Reservoir near Old Bedford Road in Goldens Bridge, just west of I-684 and Route 22, where state police and emergency responders from Lewisboro and surrounding municipalities are at the scene. A fisherman in the area reported seeing the capsized fishing boat around 7 a.m. on New Year's Day, Jan. 1. The bod…
Video: Road-Rage Incident Caught On Camera During Height Of Altercation Video: Road-Rage Incident Caught On Camera During Height Of Altercation
Video: Road-Rage Incident Caught On Camera During Height Of Altercation The height of the road-rage incident that broke out amid gridlock conditions following multiple crashes Tuesday morning on I-684 was captured on video. Around 8 a.m. Nov. 20, Tuesday, traffic was at a standstill on I-684 southbound following a series of accidents near Route 138 in Goldens Bridge. Police allege 46-year-old Roderick Davis of Danbury pulled his vehicle onto the shoulder and continued to drive south when his vehicle struck a stopped oil delivery truck near Exit 8 at Hardscrabble Road in North Salem. At that point, Davis exited his vehicle and argued with the truck driver, …
Four Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Stops Four Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Stops
Four Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Stops New York State Police troopers busted 29 motorists from the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County who were allegedly driving while impaired this past weekend. The local residents charged were: Westchester County On Sunday, Nov. 18, State Police troopers from Somers arrested Eugene A. O’Dell, 57, of Somers, for DWI. He was traveling on Route 118 in Somers, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and he was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Nov. 18, State Police troopers from Stormville arrested Justin O. Poltrack, 42…
Machete-Wielding Danbury Man Charged In Road-Rage Incident, DA Says Machete-Wielding Danbury Man Charged In Road-Rage Incident, DA Says
Machete-Wielding Danbury Man Charged In Road-Rage Incident, DA Says Click here for an updated story: Video - I-684 Road-Rage Incident Caught On Camera During Height Of Altercation An area man who allegedly brandished a machete during a road-rage incident on I-684 in Northern Westchester on Tuesday morning was arraigned on six charges. Roderick Davis, 46, of Danbury was arrested by New York State Police after getting into the fight with another motorist. Davis’ teenaged son was in the vehicle when he got out and a fight ensued, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. said. Around 8 a.m. Tuesday, traffic was at a standstil…
Numerous Crashes, Stuck Vehicles Reported Throughout Area Numerous Crashes, Stuck Vehicles Reported Throughout Area
Numerous Crashes, Stuck Vehicles Reported Throughout Area This story has been updated with new incidents. A wintry mix of snow and sleet has overspread the area, marking the arrival of a rare pre-Thanksgiving winter storm, and numerous crashes had already been reported as of 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Throughout the evening, vehicles have been reported stuck on numerous roadways with local police agencies warning motorists of the hazardous conditions. Many side streets quickly became impassable. Here's a rundown of incidents reported starting late afternoon through the evening commute. Westchester County Eastbound I-287 in Westchester, crash blocking…
Four From Fairfield County Charged With DUI By NY State Police Four From Fairfield County Charged With DUI By NY State Police
Four From Fairfield County Charged With DUI By NY State Police New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley busted nearly 30 motorists who were allegedly driving while impaired over the last week-plus. The local residents charged were:  Westchester County On Friday, Oct. 26, State Police from East Fishkill arrested Walter L. Traub, 41, of Bedford, for DWI. He was traveling on I-84 in Patterson, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. The investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Oct. 28, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Jorge A. Pineda, 36, of Port Chest…
I-684 Stretch Reopens After Pickup Truck Crash Leads To Daylong Closure I-684 Stretch Reopens After Pickup Truck Crash Leads To Daylong Closure
I-684 Stretch Reopens After Pickup Truck Crash Leads To Daylong Closure Update, 8 p.m. The stretch of southbound I-684 that was closed for nearly 15 hours has now reopened. Department of Transportation workers removed the Katonah/Cross River overhead sign severely damaged when a pickup truck crashed into a support structure early Sunday morning. Update, 7 p.m. A stretch of southbound I-684 remains closed as work is being done to remove a sign and its supporting structure following an early morning crash involving a pickup truck. The crane arrived around 4 p.m. Sunday, state police said. There is no estimated time for the work to be completed, police said. T…
Four Fairfield County Residents Under Influence In NY Stops Four Fairfield County Residents Under Influence In NY Stops
Four Fairfield County Residents Under Influence In NY Stops Dozens of area residents were nabbed for driving while intoxicated by state police during the three-day Labor Day weekend.  They include:  Westchester Adam J. Heyd, 37, of Somers. He was traveling on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of Putnam Valley when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation.  Michele A. Ridlon, 47, of Dobbs Ferry. She was traveling on Route 9 in the town of Cortlandt when she was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation.  Richard B. Clampitt, 55, of Lewisboro. Aggravated DWI. He was found sleeping in his vehicle on I-684 in the town of Bedfor…
CT Motorist Caught With Ecstasy In I-684 Stop CT Motorist Caught With Ecstasy In I-684 Stop
CT Motorist Caught With Ecstasy In I-684 Stop A traffic stop on I-684 led to a felony drug charge for a 27-year-old man who was allegedly in possession of ecstasy, state police said. New York State Police investigators announced the arrest of West Hartford resident Christopher Thai on Monday, who was stopped by state police troopers for a violation of vehicle and traffic law at approximately 8:40 p.m. on May 1 on I-684 in Southeast. According to police, during the stop, it was determined that Thai was in possession of an estimated 1.51 grams of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), commonly known as ecstasy. and he was subsequently arr…
Fairfield County Truck Driver Behind Bars After Crashing Into Cruiser Fairfield County Truck Driver Behind Bars After Crashing Into Cruiser
Fairfield County Truck Driver Behind Bars After Crashing Into Cruiser A tractor-trailer driver who struck a police cruiser, leading to the hours-long closure of a stretch of I-684 on Friday in Northern Westchester is behind bars after operating the vehicle while impaired, state police said. At approximately 10 a.m., a New York state trooper had stopped a vehicle on the northbound side of I-684 in Bedford when 29-year-old Christopher Hillman of Danbury, who behind the wheel of a 2005 Peterbilt tractor-trailer, first struck a 2015 Volkswagon Jetta ahead of him in the middle lane then continued to the right shoulder where he then struck the patrol car, police sai…
Waterbury Pair Nabbed With Loaded Pistol, Cocaine In I-684 Stop Waterbury Pair Nabbed With Loaded Pistol, Cocaine In I-684 Stop
Waterbury Pair Nabbed With Loaded Pistol, Cocaine In I-684 Stop Two men are facing felony weapon and charges after being busted by state police with cocaine and an illegally possessed handgun during a routine traffic stop on I-684 in Putnam County. New York State Police troopers on patrol at approximately 9 p.m. on April 14 conducted a traffic stop of a 2006 GMC being driven by Waterbury resident Kurtis Leduc, 36, on I-684 in Southeast for a series of vehicle and traffic law violations. During the stop, police said that troopers spotted part of a handgun under the driver’s seat. Further investigation determined that Leduc was in possession of a loaded G…
Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, Downed Trees Snarl Morning Commute Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, Downed Trees Snarl Morning Commute
Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, Downed Trees Snarl Morning Commute Periods of heavy rain, combined with strong winds, resulted in delays throughout Fairfield County during the Monday morning commute with downed trees also being reported. Downed trees closed two roads in Greenwich: Davis Avenue at Wilbur Peck Court and Glenville Road closed between Midwood Road and Valley Drive. A jackknifed tractor-trailer crashed blocking I-91 lanes in both directions between Exits 38 and 40 in Windsor. (See second image above.) Delays began early with a multi-vehicle crash closing two southbound lanes on I-95 in Stratford just before dawn. There were heavy delays on s…
DWI Fairfield County Motorist Caught With Cocaine After Crash DWI Fairfield County Motorist Caught With Cocaine After Crash
DWI Fairfield County Motorist Caught With Cocaine After Crash A Fairfield County man is facing multiple charges after allegedly drinking, driving and crashing on I-684 while in possession of cocaine, marijuana and thousands of dollars in Westchester County. New York State Police troopers were dispatched to a stretch of I-684 at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, where there was a report of a motor vehicle crash that left property damage in Harrison. According to police, the investigation at the scene of the crash determined that 30-year-old Eduardo Jimenez of Bridgeport was operating this vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol at the time of t…
I-84, I-684 Travel Restrictions In Effect I-84, I-684 Travel Restrictions In Effect
I-84, I-684 Travel Restrictions In Effect State Thruway officials have restricted travel on major roadways throughout the area during the nor'easter. The authority put out an advisory Wednesday asking motorists to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary and have banned travel by all commercial vehicles including tractor-trailers, high-profile truck, and buses on all major highways. The roadways closed or with a commercial vehicle ban include:  I-84 from the Connecticut State Line to the Pennsylvania State Line I-684 from I-84 to I-287 New York State Thruway from Exit 36 (Syracuse) to the New York City line, including the Berksh…
Fairfield County Driver Caught With Cocaine, 30 Grams Of Pot, Police Say Fairfield County Driver Caught With Cocaine, 30 Grams Of Pot, Police Say
Fairfield County Driver Caught With Cocaine, 30 Grams Of Pot, Police Say A 30-year-old man is behind bars after a stop on I-684 led to the discovery of both cocaine and marijuana, state police from the Brewster barracks. Troopers conducted a traffic stop of a 2014 Ford Escape on I-684 in Southeast on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 1:45 a.m. for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. While interviewing the operator, a strong odor of marijuana was detected, state police said. Further investigation found approximately 30.2 grams of marijuana and 3.7 grams of cocaine. Jay Sanchez of Danbury was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degree…