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Drunk Driver From Stamford Caught In Disabled Car At Busy Intersection: Police Drunk Driver From Stamford Caught In Disabled Car At Busy Intersection: Police
Drunk Driver From Stamford Caught In Disabled Car At Busy Intersection: Police A 45-year-old Fairfield County man faces drunk driving charges after authorities found him driving a disabled car at a busy Northern Westchester intersection, police announced.  Stamford resident Phillip Walsh was arrested for DWI in connection with an incident in Yorktown on Saturday, March 2, Yorktown Police announced on Tuesday, March 12. According to police, at around 6:30 a.m. on the day of Walsh's arrest, officers found a disabled vehicle in the roadway at the intersection of Underhill Avenue and Route 118 (Saw Mill River Road). Officers identified Walsh as the driver and determi…
Darien Woman Nabbed For DWI Following Crash, Police Say Darien Woman Nabbed For DWI Following Crash, Police Say
Darien Woman Nabbed For DWI Following Crash, Police Say A woman was charged with allegedly operating under the influence following a crash in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Darien on Tuesday, Oct. 31 in the area of Post Road and Mechanic Street. Brenna Gilhooley, age 28, of Darien, was arrested after officers responded to a report of a crash, said Sgt. Dan Skoumbros of the Darien Police. Skoumbros said officers reported smelling a strong odor of alcoholic beverages while speaking with Gilhooley. Gilhooley was administered standardized field sobriety tests, which she did not perform to standard, police said. While at headquarters…
Intoxicated CT Man Charged After Burger Dispute At McDonald's, Police Say Intoxicated CT Man Charged After Burger Dispute At McDonald's, Police Say
Intoxicated CT Man Charged After Burger Dispute At McDonald's, Police Say A dispute over a hamburger at the drive-thru window of a New York McDonald's led to the arrest of a Connecticut man whose blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit. The incident took place in Ulster County around 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22 at the McDonalds on Route 212 in Saugerties. According to Saugerties Police Chief Joseph Sinagra, officers responded to the fast-food restaurant for a reported dispute over a hamburger. When officer arrived, they interviewed 53-year-old Jeffrey Schneider, of Wethersfield in Hartford County, Sinagra said. "Schneider, who was int…
Drunk Driver From Fairfield County Crashes In Construction Zone, Police Say Drunk Driver From Fairfield County Crashes In Construction Zone, Police Say
Drunk Driver From Fairfield County Crashes In Construction Zone, Police Say A Fairfield County man was arrested for alleged DWI after crashing into the back of a construction vehicle in a work zone in Westchester.  Fabian Madera, age 43, of Shelton, was arrested around 10:20 p.m., Tuesday, March 23, after New York State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on I-95 in Mamaroneck, said Trooper Tara McCormick. A preliminary investigation revealed that Madera was driving a Toyota Camry northbound, approaching a lane closure in a work zone when he rear-ended a construction vehicle blocking the right lane, McCormick said. Madera was found to be intoxicated, she …
New Canaan Woman Accused Of Fleeing Scene Of Separate Crashes New Canaan Woman Accused Of Fleeing Scene Of Separate Crashes
New Canaan Woman Accused Of Fleeing Scene Of Separate Crashes A 46-year-old area woman was nabbed for allegedly fleeing the scene of two crashes. Madeleine Arnheim, of New Canaan, was arrested Thursday, July 2, on a warrant by New Canaan Police for the incidents which took. place on Thursday, Feb. 6, said Lt. Jason Ferraro. According to Ferraro, police were dispatched to a reported vehicle crash in the area of White Oak Shade Road in which a vehicle had crashed into another vehicle and then fled the area. Minutes later, the same vehicle reportedly crashed into a stone wall near the YMCA and leaving the area again, Ferraro said. An investigation…
Fairfield County Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In NY Stops Fairfield County Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In NY Stops
Fairfield County Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In NY Stops More than a dozen area residents were among the 18 charged by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged were:  Westchester County On Saturday, June 27, State Police troopers from Cortlandt arrested Jose R. Becerra Rey, 32, of Peekskill, for DWI with a prior conviction within ten years, a felony. He was traveling on State Route 9 in the village of Croton-on-Hudson, 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 arre…
Stamford Resident Charged With Drunk Driving In NY Stop Stamford Resident Charged With Drunk Driving In NY Stop
Stamford Resident Charged With Drunk Driving In NY Stop Nearly two dozen drivers were allegedly impaired in the Hudson Valley over the weekend when they were busted for driving while intoxicated. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Friday, June 5, State Police from Cortlandt­­ arrested Andrew C. Pesavento, 32, of Cortlandt, NY, for DWAI Drugs. He was traveling on Oregon Road in the town of Cortlandt, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of drugs, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, June 7, State Police from East Fishkill arrested Mark A. M…
20-Year-Old Charged With DWI After Car Crashes Into Newtown House 20-Year-Old Charged With DWI After Car Crashes Into Newtown House
20-Year-Old Charged With DWI After Car Crashes Into Newtown House A 20-year-old man has been charged with drunk driving after allegedly crashing into a Newtown home. The incident took place just after midnight on Saturday, Feb. 1, on Church Hill Road, said the Newtown Police. The department, who said the 911 caller reported that their house had "fallen down," quickly arrived on the scene and found that the home had been struck by a Ford F-350 driven by Andrew Anglace, of Newtown, police said. According to police, Anglace was traveling west on Church Hill Road when he lost control and struck the home.  A 20-year-old man was arrested after allegedly b…
Man Arrested For DWI After Driving Too Fast With Open Wine Bottle In Porsche, Wilton PD Says Man Arrested For DWI After Driving Too Fast With Open Wine Bottle In Porsche, Wilton PD Says
Man Arrested For DWI After Driving Too Fast With Open Wine Bottle In Porsche, Wilton PD Says A Wilton man driving a red 1986 Porsche 933 was nabbed for alleged DWI following a traffic stop for driving too fast. Robert Anthony Hartman, 59, was stopped on Saturday, Dec. 28, after Wilton Police clocked him allegedly driving 55 mph in a 30 mph zone near the intersection of Wolfpit Road with Belden Hill Road, Wilton Police said. During the traffic stop, officers directed Hartman to pull into a business driveway on Wolfpit Road, but instead of pulling in Hartman allegedly stopped in front of the business, police said. Officers again instructed Hartman to pull into the driveway, but…
Three Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In New York Stops Three Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In New York Stops
Three Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In New York Stops Nearly three dozen area residents were arrested by New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged include:  Westchester County On Friday, Dec. 20, State Police from Brewster arrested Michael A. Verella, 44, of Somers, for DWI. He was traveling on Interstate 684 in the town of Southeast, 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 Saturday, Dec. 21, State Police from East Fishkill arrested Maribel D. Polanco, 35, of Bedford, for Aggrav…
Stamford Resident Charged With DWI In NY Thanksgiving Holiday Stop Stamford Resident Charged With DWI In NY Thanksgiving Holiday Stop
Stamford Resident Charged With DWI In NY Thanksgiving Holiday Stop Despite being warned of emphasis patrols and special details during the holiday weekend, 29 area residents were among 36 arrested by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving over Thanksgiving. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Thursday, Nov. 28, State Police from Hawthorne arrested Dante J. Garcia, 49, of White Plains, for DWI. He was traveling on the Sprain Brook Parkway in the city of Yonkers, 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 arr…
Swerving Stamford Motorist With Malfunctioning Brakelight Under Influence, Darien Police Say Swerving Stamford Motorist With Malfunctioning Brakelight Under Influence, Darien Police Say
Swerving Stamford Motorist With Malfunctioning Brakelight Under Influence, Darien Police Say A broken brake light led to a DWI charge for a swerving driver in Fairfield County, who was allegedly behind the wheel with a blood alcohol content more than triple the legal limit, police said. An officer from the Darien Police Department was driving behind a blue Toyota Corolla on Tokeneke Road shortly after 2 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, when he stopped him for having a malfunctioning brake light. At the time he was stopped, the driver, Stamford resident Andres Farfan, was swerving in and out of his lane. During the subsequent stop, the officer noted that Farfan had the smell of alcohol on…
Stamford Motorist Had BAC Over Twice Legal Limit, Police Say Stamford Motorist Had BAC Over Twice Legal Limit, Police Say
Stamford Motorist Had BAC Over Twice Legal Limit, Police Say A 30-year-old man charged with DWI in Westchester had a blood-alcohol level twice the legal limit, police say. New York State Police initiated a traffic stop on I-287 in the city of Rye for a violation on Saturday, Nov. 16 around 4:35 a.m. The driver, identified as Fernando Reynoso, of Stamford, was found to be intoxicated, police say. Reynoso was arrested, transported and processed at SP New Rochelle, where police say his BAC was tested at .19. Reynoso was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor. He was turned over to a sober third party and is sche…
Five Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Stops Five Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Stops
Five Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Stops New York State Police troopers removed two dozen motorists from area roadways during the extended Veterans Day holiday weekend. Local residents charged include:  Westchester County On Saturday, Nov. 9, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Otis L. Martin, 36, of Croton-on-Hudson, for DWI. He was traveling on Route 9 in the village of Croton-on-Hudson, 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, Nov. 10, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Victor M. Lojano Ch…
Westport 18-Year-Old Charged With Driving Under Influence In NY Westport 18-Year-Old Charged With Driving Under Influence In NY
Westport 18-Year-Old Charged With Driving Under Influence In NY During a Halloween crackdown on impaired drivers, law enforcement agencies in Dutchess County arrested more than two dozen drivers for alleged DWI. Between Thursday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 3, local, county and state police agencies teamed to increase DWI checkpoints and saturation patrols throughout Dutchess. In total, 26 arrests were made, 25 of which were for impaired driving. The crackdown was the first of eight planned during the holiday season. According to Dutchess County Sheriff’s Lt. Frank LaMonica, Jr., “The objective of this continued enforcement grant is to revitalize and en…
Driver Busted For Doing 'Donuts' In Roadway Driver Busted For Doing 'Donuts' In Roadway
Driver Busted For Doing 'Donuts' In Roadway A 28-year-old West Haven man was arrested or driving while intoxicated after he was caught doing "donuts" in the roadway with his vehicle. Joshua Lublin, was arrested around 9:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 20, when Milford police responded to a call for an “erratic driver," said Milford Police Officer Mike Devito. Police responded to the area and located Lublin, who later failed a field sobriety test, Devito said. He was charged with DWI and released on a $500 bond. Lublin is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 14.
Man Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Stone Wall In Darien, Police Say Man Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Stone Wall In Darien, Police Say
Man Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Stone Wall In Darien, Police Say A man has been charged with DWI after police say he crashed into a stone wall in Darien. Darien Police say Daniel Buckley, 32, of Milford, turned himself in at police headquarters on Thursday, Oct. 10 around 2:20 p.m. Officers responded to the area of Hollow Tree Ridge Road near Wee Burn Lane on a report of a single-car crash on Monday, Aug. 5 around 1:30 a.m. Upon arrival, officers allegedly observed a 2017 Ford Mustang that had struck roadway signs and crashed into a stone wall. The driver, later identified as Buckley, allegedly told officers that something was in the road that prompted…
24-Year-Old CT Man Charged With DWI After Danbury Road Stop In Southeast 24-Year-Old CT Man Charged With DWI After Danbury Road Stop In Southeast
24-Year-Old CT Man Charged With DWI After Danbury Road Stop In Southeast A 24-year-old man from Connecticut has been charged with DWI after he was pulled over on Danbury Road in the town of Southeast, according to the Putnam Sheriff. Officers with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department say they initiated a traffic stop after observing a driver commit a violation on Danbury Road in the town of Southeast on Monday, Sept. 16 around 12:25 a.m. Further investigation revealed that the driver, identified as David Krukowski, 24, of New Preston, Connecticut, was allegedly intoxicated, according to the Sheriff. Krukowski was arrested and charged with aggravated driving w…
Motorist Driving Damaged Car Charged In Connection To Hit-Run Crash, Greenwich Police Say Motorist Driving Damaged Car Charged In Connection To Hit-Run Crash, Greenwich Police Say
Motorist Driving Damaged Car Charged In Connection To Hit-Run Crash, Greenwich Police Say A 25-year-old area man was busted for hitting two parked vehicles and them fleeing the scene. Nicolas Corzo-Araoz, of Riverside, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 25, after Greenwich Police officers were dispatched to Westcott Street on a report of a car that Corzo-Araoz was driving had left the scene of the crash, said Greenwich Police Lt. Robert Lombardo. Police were about to find Corzo-Araoz at his home where he was seen by officers driving the vehicle which had heavy front end damage, Lombardo said. After speaking with Corzo-Araoz, police said he appeared to have dilated pupils and dela…
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…
Six Fairfield County Residents Charged With Driving Intoxicated In NY Six Fairfield County Residents Charged With Driving Intoxicated In NY
Six Fairfield County Residents Charged With Driving Intoxicated In NY Eighteen motorists in the Hudson Valley were among 25 arrested by New York State Police troopers. Local residents charged were:  Westchester County On Friday, Sept. 6, State Police from Hawthorne arrested Miriam Regan, 53, of Mount Pleasant, for DWI. She was traveling on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Mount Pleasant, when she was involved in a motor vehicle crash. Investigation revealed she was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Sept. 7, State Police from Hawthorne arrested Joseph A. Ramos, 35, of Yonkers, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling …
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…
Drunk Norwalk Motorist Flees Scene After Crashing Into Two Vehicles In Darien, Police Say Drunk Norwalk Motorist Flees Scene After Crashing Into Two Vehicles In Darien, Police Say
Drunk Norwalk Motorist Flees Scene After Crashing Into Two Vehicles In Darien, Police Say A Norwalk man is facing charges after crashing into two vehicles in Darien, police say. Darien Police say officers responded to the area of 72 Old Kings Highway on the report of a hit-and-run crash on Tuesday, June 25 around 4:30 p.m. The report stated that a dark-colored 1997 Toyota 4Runner left the roadway and struck two cars parked in a nearby driveway, according to police. Police say a witness was able to follow the suspect's vehicle, which was stopped at the northbound rest area of I-95. An officer made contact with the driver, identified as Avalos Jose Hernandez, 45, and observed he…
Darien PD: Stamford Teen Driving Drunk Side Swipes Vehicle After Crossing Double-Yellow Line Darien PD: Stamford Teen Driving Drunk Side Swipes Vehicle After Crossing Double-Yellow Line
Darien PD: Stamford Teen Driving Drunk Side Swipes Vehicle After Crossing Double-Yellow Line A Stamford motorist has been charged after crossing the double-yellow line and sideswiping a vehicle in Darien, police say. Darien Police say they were dispatched to the area of Christie Hill Road and Top O’Hill Road on the report of a two-car motor vehicle accident on Tuesday, June 25 around 6:30 p.m. Further investigation revealed that a teen motorist, identified as Harrison Robert Constantine, 19, of Stamford, was traveling south on Christie Hill in a 2006 Honda Accord when he crossed the double-yellow line and sideswiped a vehicle traveling north on Christie Hill, according to police. …
Norwalk Man With Suspended License Charged With Felony DWI Norwalk Man With Suspended License Charged With Felony DWI
Norwalk Man With Suspended License Charged With Felony DWI A traffic stop in Westchester resulted in felony DWI charges for a Fairfield County man with a suspended license, according to police. New York State Police say they stopped a vehicle on I-287 in the town of Harrison for an infraction on Sunday, June 16 around 2 a.m. Further investigation revealed that the driver, identified as Luis Ramirez-Condori, 28, of Norwalk was found to be intoxicated and driving with a suspended license, according to police. Ramirez-Condori was arrested and transported to SP New Rochelle, where police say he refused to submit to a breath test. Police say Ramirez-C…
Three Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY State Police Stops Three Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY State Police Stops
Three Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY State Police Stops New York State Police troopers were busy over Memorial Day Weekend, removing more than two dozen motorists for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley. The 27 area residents charged over the weekend include: Westchester County On Saturday, May 25, State Police from Brewster arrested Lawrence C. Marquez, 27, of South Salem, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 9 in Croton-on-Hudson, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. The investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, May 25, State Police f…
Town Justice Removed From Post After DWI Charge In Northern Westchester Town Justice Removed From Post After DWI Charge In Northern Westchester
Town Justice Removed From Post After DWI Charge In Northern Westchester Court officials report that Bedford Town Justice Erik Jacobsen has been administratively suspended following an arrest for DWI and resisting arrest after police say they had to use a stun gun when he refused to comply with their efforts to arrest him. Jacobsen, 54, of Bedford Hills, was arrested a little after midnight on Monday, April 22, after the Westchester County Police received a report that a silver Mercedes was being driven erratically on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Mount Kisco, said police department spokesman Kieran O'Leary. Following the report, an officer responded to tha…
Man Found Naked Inside Newtown Home After Crash In Backyard, Police Say Man Found Naked Inside Newtown Home After Crash In Backyard, Police Say
Man Found Naked Inside Newtown Home After Crash In Backyard, Police Say A pair of Newtown residents came home from an outing to find a naked man walking around inside their home over the weekend. The incident took place around 8:20 a.m., Sunday, April 14, when Newtown Police were called to a residence on Church Hill Road to investigate the report of a naked man walking around in a residence, said Newtown Police Lt. Aaron Bahamonde. The homeowners returned to their residence after going out for about an hour and returned to find Joseph Achenbach, 35, of Watertown, walking around their house, they left the residence and called the police, Bahamonde…
Darien Woman Charged With Driving Under Influence After Police Pull Over BMW In Pearl River Darien Woman Charged With Driving Under Influence After Police Pull Over BMW In Pearl River
Darien Woman Charged With Driving Under Influence After Police Pull Over BMW In Pearl River A traffic stop in Rockland County led to DWI charges for a Fairfield County woman, according to police. Orangetown Police say they conducted a vehicle stop on a 2007 BMW on Route 304 in the hamlet of Pearl River on Tuesday, April 9 around 3 a.m. Further investigation revealed that the driver, identified as 39-year-old Marcia Diaz-Grandos, was operating the vehicle in an intoxicated state, police say. A check with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles also found that Diaz-Grandos’ driving privileges had been suspended, according to police. Diaz-Grandos was arrested and transporte…
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…
Three Fairfield County Residents Charged In NY St. Pat's Weekend Patrols Three Fairfield County Residents Charged In NY St. Pat's Weekend Patrols
Three Fairfield County Residents Charged In NY St. Pat's Weekend Patrols Several Hudson Valley residents were among dozens removed from the road by New York State Police troopers over St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Local residents charged include: Dutchess County On Friday, March 15, State Police troopers from Wappinger arrested Joshua Davis, 48, of Wappinger, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 9D in Wappinger, when he was stopped following an erratic vehicle complaint. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, March 16, State Police troopers from Poughkeepsie arrested Alyssa M. Cenname, 25, of Beekma…