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Man Steals Catalytic Converter From Car Parked At High School In Hudson Valley: Police Man Steals Catalytic Converter From Car Parked At High School In Hudson Valley: Police
Man Steals Catalytic Converter From Car Parked At High School In Hudson Valley: Police A man faces numerous charges after allegedly stealing catalytic converters from vehicles throughout the Hudson Valley and Connecticut, including one that was parked at a high school, police said.  The arrest stemmed from an incident that happened on Thursday, March 23 around 3 p.m., when a Putnam County sheriff's deputy assigned as a school resource officer at Putnam Valley High School was told that a vehicle parked in the school's lot had a catalytic converter stolen from it.  According to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, this deputy was able to obtain surveillance video …
Good Samaritan Struck, Killed Assisting Others On I-84 Good Samaritan Struck, Killed Assisting Others On I-84
Good Samaritan Struck, Killed Assisting Others On I-84 State police are asking the public for help after a man, who was assisting people following a crash, was hit and killed in Connecticut. Andy Azab, of Oakville, an enclave of Watertown in Litchfield County, was hit by a Nissan Altima while attempting to help at another crash scene on I-84 in Hartford County, in Southington. State police said the accident happened around 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday, July 6 near the Exit 28 on-ramp, when Azab, age 62, was standing in the travel portion of the highway. Azab was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead, state police said. No one else was …
Wrong-Way I-84 Driver Strikes Trooper, Police Say Wrong-Way I-84 Driver Strikes Trooper, Police Say
Wrong-Way I-84 Driver Strikes Trooper, Police Say A man under the influence driving the wrong way on Interstate 84 led police on a chase which ended when he intentionally struck a state trooper, according to authorities. Michael Newman, age 35, was charged with assaulting a police officer, driving under the influence, reckless driving, and three other offenses. He allegedly struck the trooper at around 2 a.m. Saturday, March 6 in Connecticut near Exit 32 in Southington after police had him boxed in. No injuries were reported, Connecticut State Police said. Newman, of Salt Lake City, Utah, crossed from driving westbound on I-84 to ea…
Missing Area Man Found Missing Area Man Found
Missing Area Man Found Update: An 81-year-old man who went missing in the area has been found and is safe, authorities said. James Tangen, a vulnerable adult from Putnam County with dementia and diabetes who may be in need of medical attention, had last been seen on Bank Street in the village of Cold Spring in Putnam County at 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21.  He was located in Southington, Connecticut on Tuesday evening, Oct. 22, the New York State Public Safety Department announced. Original report: An 81-year-old man has gone missing in the Hudson Valley and authorities are asking the public's help in locati…
Missing Area Man Found Missing Area Man Found
Missing Area Man Found Update: An 81-year-old man who went missing in the area has been found and is safe, authorities said. James Tangen, a vulnerable adult from Putnam County with dementia and diabetes who may be in need of medical attention, had last been seen on Bank Street in the village of Cold Spring in Putnam County at 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21.  He was located in Southington, Connecticut on Tuesday evening, Oct. 22, the New York State Public Safety Department announced. Original report: An 81-year-old man has gone missing in the Hudson Valley and authorities are asking the public's help in locati…
21-Year-Old Killed By Fallen Tree Limb In Fairfield Was Personal Trainer In Stamford 21-Year-Old Killed By Fallen Tree Limb In Fairfield Was Personal Trainer In Stamford
21-Year-Old Killed By Fallen Tree Limb In Fairfield Was Personal Trainer In Stamford A 21-year-old  man killed by a fallen tree limb during a severe storm in Fairfield was a personal trainer in Stratford. Jarrod M. Marotto died Wednesday, July 17, when a large tree limb fell on the driver's side of his vehicle in front of 3595 Park Ave., said Fairfield Police Capt. Robert Kalamaras. When officers responded they found Marotto, of Southington, unconscious in the driver seat, Kalamaras said. Police and fire rescue had to wait for an electrical crew to shut down the power before being able to free him from the vehicle. He was transported to St. Vincent’s Medic…
Well-Known Man Killed After Crashing 1941 Classic Car, CT State Police Say Well-Known Man Killed After Crashing 1941 Classic Car, CT State Police Say
Well-Known Man Killed After Crashing 1941 Classic Car, CT State Police Say A well-known 75-year-old man was killed when he lost control of the classic car he was driving and was ejected from the vehicle.  Arthur Kelly of Southington was driving a 1941 Willys Model 441 on North Main St., in Southington, when he crossed the double yellow lines near Dunkin Donuts and collided with a parked, unoccupied vehicle off the road and shoulder, said Southington Police Sgt. Jeffrey Dobratz. Kelly was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries. He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, Dobratz said.  The classic car also rec…