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Suspect In Murder Of Hudson Valley Woman Fatally Shoots Himself In Front Of Cops In Connecticut Suspect In Murder Of Hudson Valley Woman Fatally Shoots Himself In Front Of Cops In Connecticut
Suspect In Murder Of Hudson Valley Woman Fatally Shoots Himself In Front Of Cops In Connecticut A man who had allegedly murdered a woman earlier in the day in the Hudson Valley shot and killed himself in Connecticut in front of police when cornered. The incident began around 9 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 31 in Rockland County when the Ramapo Police discovered a 56-year-old woman lying on the ground on Innwood Drive suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the Hillcrest section of Ramapo. The woman was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern by Spring Hill Volunteer Ambulance Corps where she was pronounced dead, said Lt. Chris Franklin of the Ramapo Police. The Ramapo Police Inve…
Fatal Crash: Speeding Car Strikes Rock, Lands In River In Westchester, Police Say Fatal Crash: Speeding Car Strikes Rock, Lands In River In Westchester, Police Say
Fatal Crash: Speeding Car Strikes Rock, Lands In River In Westchester, Police Say A 31-year-old was killed after their speeding car struck a large rock and landed in a river near the Westchester and Fairfield County border, police said.  The incident happened on Thursday, Aug. 3 around 1:40 a.m., when authorities were notified that a vehicle had driven into a river near Purdy Avenue in Port Chester, according to the village's police department. Arriving officers soon found a 36-year-old man sitting on rocks near the location of the car. Police later discovered that this man had been a passenger in the vehicle.  With the help of the New Rochelle, Greenwich, and…
3 Teens Steal Car, Rob Dealership, Then Lead Police On Multi-State Chase From Westchester 3 Teens Steal Car, Rob Dealership, Then Lead Police On Multi-State Chase From Westchester
3 Teens Steal Car, Rob Dealership, Then Lead Police On Multi-State Chase From Westchester Three teens from Connecticut are facing felony charges after allegedly stealing a car and burglarizing multiple businesses in Westchester and Fairfield Counties before leading police on a chase across state lines.  The teens' alleged burglary spree began in Litchfield County on Monday, Feb. 13, when they stole a white 2022 Dodge Durango in New Milford, according to Yonkers Police.  Two days later, in the early morning of Wednesday, Feb. 15, the teens allegedly stole from a Fairfield County liquor store in Stamford before driving to Westchester County and breaking into the Cen…
Westchester Man Accused Of Pushing Woman From Car, Throwing Dog Westchester Man Accused Of Pushing Woman From Car, Throwing Dog
Westchester Man Accused Of Pushing Woman From Car, Throwing Dog A domestic argument led a Westchester man to throw a woman and a dog from a vehicle while two children were in the car in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Cummings Beach in Stamford around 10:50 p.m. on Saturday, July 9. Stamford Police received a call from an open 911 line, as they heard a male and female fighting, and screaming for help, said Capt. Diedrich Hohn, of the Stamford Police. Officers rushed to the scene and discovered a woman walking with an injured animal. She told officers that her ex-boyfriend pushed her out of a car, and then threw the dog out the window. Thi…
Second Man Dies After Four Boaters Pulled From Waters Off Fairfield County Coast Second Man Dies After Four Boaters Pulled From Waters Off Fairfield County Coast
Second Man Dies After Four Boaters Pulled From Waters Off Fairfield County Coast A second man has died after four boaters were pulled from the cold waters of the Long Island Sound on Easter morning. "We are saddened to report one additional fatality from this morning’s water rescue on the Long Island Sound," the Stamford Fire Department announced Sunday afternoon, April 17. Two others remain in critical, but stable condition. First-responders in Fairfield County received notification of a small boat in distress off of Shippan Point in Stamford at about 10:20 a.m. Sunday. A total of 22 Stamford firefighters responded as part of a marine rescue response, which included…
One Dead, Three Critical After Four Boaters Pulled From Waters Off Fairfield County Coast One Dead, Three Critical After Four Boaters Pulled From Waters Off Fairfield County Coast
One Dead, Three Critical After Four Boaters Pulled From Waters Off Fairfield County Coast Updated story: Second Man Dies After Four Boaters Pulled From Waters Off Fairfield County Coast One person is dead and three others in critical condition after four boaters were pulled from the cold waters of the Long Island Sound on Easter morning. First-responders in Fairfield County received notification of a small boat in distress off of Shippan Point in Stamford at about 10:20 a.m. Sunday, April 17. A total of 22 Stamford firefighters responded as part of a marine rescue response, which included the department's fire boat and on-duty SCUBA divers, said Stamford Fire Department&n…
71-Year-Old Dies After Road-Rage Assault By Westchester Man, Police Say 71-Year-Old Dies After Road-Rage Assault By Westchester Man, Police Say
71-Year-Old Dies After Road-Rage Assault By Westchester Man, Police Say A man has died following an assault during an alleged road-rage event involving a Westchester County man in Fairfield County. The victim, Michael Frank Gentile, age 71, of Stamford, died late Thursday, Nov. 18, after the incident in Stamford. It took place around 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 17 on Cold Spring Road. See Earlier Story: Stamford Man In 'Grave Condition' Following Assault, Police Say After the assault, police arrested Westchester County resident Emmanuel Joshua Matias, age 25, of Yonkers for assault of an elderly person, said Lt. Tom Scanlon of the Stamford Police De…
Westchester Resident Charged With Assault After Attack Leaving Man In 'Grave Condition' Westchester Resident Charged With Assault After Attack Leaving Man In 'Grave Condition'
Westchester Resident Charged With Assault After Attack Leaving Man In 'Grave Condition' An elderly man is in grave condition after being assaulted by a Westchester resident in Fairfield County, authorities said. The incident took place around 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 17 on Cold Spring Road in Stamford, said Lt. Tom Scanlon, of the Stamford Police. According to Scanlon, the Stamford Police Department responded and encountered a scene of two vehicles in the roadway and a victim on the ground and unconscious. Patrol officers immediately rendered aid to the victim with the assistance of SFD and SEMS. The victim, a 71-year-old Stamford resident was transported to…
Vehicle Crashes Into Home In Stamford Vehicle Crashes Into Home In Stamford
Vehicle Crashes Into Home In Stamford A driver had to be extricated from a vehicle after crashing into the garage of a home in Fairfield County, officials said. First responders in Stamford responded at approximately 5:20 p.m. on Monday, July 19, where there was a reported vehicle that had struck a home on Ocean Drive North in the Shippan neighborhood. Upon arrival, firefighters found “a significant amount of damage to the garage area of the home and immediately began efforts to stabilize the structure.” Firefighters were able to use specialized struts to prevent the roof and front wall of the garage from collapsing, a…
Woman, 50, Found Murdered Inside Fairfield County Apartment, Police Say Woman, 50, Found Murdered Inside Fairfield County Apartment, Police Say
Woman, 50, Found Murdered Inside Fairfield County Apartment, Police Say Police are asking the public for help after a 50-year-old woman was found murdered inside her apartment in Fairfield County. Denise McClaughlin was found around 9 p.m., Friday, April 2 in Stamford, after police officers responded to her home for a welfare check When officers responded they found McClaughlin dead inside her first-floor apartment at 48 Manor St., Stamford Police Captain Richard Conklin. "Friends of the victim became concerned after attempting to call her for several days without making contact," he said. Conklin declined to reveal a time or manner of death at this time. Th…
Two Rescued After Truck Falls Into Water In Fairfield County During Nor'easter Two Rescued After Truck Falls Into Water In Fairfield County During Nor'easter
Two Rescued After Truck Falls Into Water In Fairfield County During Nor'easter Two people were rescued in dramatic fashion from a sinking pickup truck in Fairfield County during the peak of the Nor'easter. It happened around 2:10 p.m., Monday, Feb. 1, in Stamford in the water off of Cummings Park in Stamford,  First-arriving fire personnel found a 4-door pickup truck partially submerged and floating approximately 40 feet off of the shore of Long Island Sound, said Stamford Fire Deputy Fire Chief Matthew Palmer. A woman was visible and standing in the rear cargo area of the truck. The woman was shouting that there was a man trapped inside the submerged cab of the tr…
Fire Breaks Out At Home In Area Just After Nor'easter Arrives Fire Breaks Out At Home In Area Just After Nor'easter Arrives
Fire Breaks Out At Home In Area Just After Nor'easter Arrives Just as a fierce Nor'easter moved into Fairfield County, firefighters were out battling an early-morning house fire. The fire started around 1:20 a.m., Monday, Feb. 1, at a home on Treat Avenue in Stamford. Firefighters from Stamford Fire Department Engine Co. 6 arrived on the scene in less than four minutes and found a large volume of fire visible at the rear of the structure that was extending into the roofline and interior second floor and attic space, said Stamford FD Deputy Chief Matt Palmer. The fire also was impinging on at least two nearby homes and structures. In addition, f…
Warning Issued For Coyote Acting 'Aggressively' In Residential Stamford Neighborhood Warning Issued For Coyote Acting 'Aggressively' In Residential Stamford Neighborhood
Warning Issued For Coyote Acting 'Aggressively' In Residential Stamford Neighborhood Police are warning residents in a Stamford neighborhood to watch out for a coyote described as "aggressive." There have been reports of household pets taken in the Cove Road area of the city when they are unattended outdoors.  "We are advising EXTREME caution with this animal," the Stamford Police Department said. Police are also warning residents not to approach the animal and to keep an eye on all pets and children while outdoors. Residents who do spot the animal are asked to call 911 immediately. The department is working with Stamford Animal Control to locate and remove the animal.…
South Salem Firefighters Assist In Battling Blaze In Stamford South Salem Firefighters Assist In Battling Blaze In Stamford
South Salem Firefighters Assist In Battling Blaze In Stamford A Fairfield County home received extensive damage following a two-alarm fire. Shortly after midnight, on Friday, Dec. 4, Stamford firefighters were alerted to a report of a house fire on Smoke Hill Drive in North Stamford. Due to the location of the fire, fire units from the Long Ridge Fire Department, the Stamford Fire Department, the Turn of River Fire Department, and the Belltown Fire Department responded to the scene, said Deputy Fire Chief Matt Palmer. Firefighters from Stamford Fire Department Engine Co. 9 arrived on the scene in less than five minutes and found a well-involved fire …
Man Accused Of Punching, Stabbing Girlfriend In Northern Westchester Man Accused Of Punching, Stabbing Girlfriend In Northern Westchester
Man Accused Of Punching, Stabbing Girlfriend In Northern Westchester A 35-year-old Fairfield County man has been charged with multiple felonies after allegedly stabbing and assaulting his girlfriend in Northern Westchester, police say. Pound Ridge Police Chief David Ryan said on Friday morning, Aug. 21 that the department received a call from the Stamford Police Department that a female victim of a stabbing and an assault had just shown up in Stamford PD headquarters. After a brief investigation by Stamford Police, it was determined that the victim, who needed immediate medical attention, had been assaulted and stabbed by her boyfriend and that the inci…
Man Arrested In Connection To Racially Charged Incident At Stamford Marina Man Arrested In Connection To Racially Charged Incident At Stamford Marina
Man Arrested In Connection To Racially Charged Incident At Stamford Marina A man has been arrested in connection to a racially charged incident at an area marina. The Stamford Police Department announced on Friday morning, July 3 that 56-year-old Steven Michael Dudek, has been charged with the following: four counts of second-degree assault, intimidation based on bigotry, first-degree bias, and second-degree falsely reporting an incident. Dudek turned himself in at police headquarters after he was notified a warrant was issued for his arrest. . The arrest stems from the incident that occurred at Cove Island Marina in Stamford on Saturday, June 20. .…
Home Partially Collapses After Explosion In Stamford Home Partially Collapses After Explosion In Stamford
Home Partially Collapses After Explosion In Stamford A home partially collapsed after an explosion in Stamford. At 07:20 a.m. Saturday, June 20, the Stamford 9-1-1 Dispatch Center received a call reporting that the house next door to the callers on Woodbine Road had exploded and was on fire.  The caller further reported that two people and multiple pets were in the house attempting to get out, the Stamford Fire Department said. Stamford FD Engine No. 8 was the first to arrive and the crew found heavy smoke but no visible flames emitting from the house. A further investigation revealed the house to be partially collapsed in multiple are…
Westchester Man Among Three Charged In Violent Robbery Of CT Jeweler Westchester Man Among Three Charged In Violent Robbery Of CT Jeweler
Westchester Man Among Three Charged In Violent Robbery Of CT Jeweler A Westchester man was among three charged for their roles in a violent robbery of a Fairfield County jewelry store that led to the death of the store owner. White Plains resident Thomas Liberatore, Brooklyn residents Robert Rallo and Paul “Tony Pro” Prosano have been arrested and charged with federal robbery offenses following an incident last month at Marco Jewelers in Stamford. U.S. Attorney John Durham said that shortly after 2:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, officers from the Stamford Police Department were dispatched to the Sixth Street jewelry store, where there was a report of a robbe…
Westchester Man Charged In Fatal Jewelry Store Robbery In Stamford Westchester Man Charged In Fatal Jewelry Store Robbery In Stamford
Westchester Man Charged In Fatal Jewelry Store Robbery In Stamford A Westchester County man and two others from New York City have been charged in connection with the murder of a Fairfield County jewelry store owner. U.S. Attorney for Connecticut John Durham said on Thursday, April 9, that the three were charged with federal robbery offenses in connection with the Saturday, March 28 robbery of Marco Jewelers in Stamford.  During the robbery, the owner, Mark Vuono, of Marco Jewelers was shot and killed. The three charged were Thomas Liberatore, 62, of White Plains, and Robert Rallo, 56, and Paul "Tony Pro" Prosano, 59, both of Brooklyn. Court documen…
Investigation Leads To Child Porn, Voyeurism Charges For Area Teacher Investigation Leads To Child Porn, Voyeurism Charges For Area Teacher
Investigation Leads To Child Porn, Voyeurism Charges For Area Teacher A math teacher has been arrested for possession of child pornography and voyeurism that took place at his home following a six-month investigation. Gregory Kelly, 35, of Stamford, a teacher at Cloonan School, was arrested on Friday, Feb. 7, following an investigation initiated by a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, said Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin. According to Conklin, after receiving the tip in August 2019, that images of child pornography originating from Stamford had been discovered, the department's special unit traced the associated I…
IDs Released For Couple Found Dead In Long Ridge Road Home IDs Released For Couple Found Dead In Long Ridge Road Home
IDs Released For Couple Found Dead In Long Ridge Road Home A man and woman found dead inside a Stamford home have been identified by police. Peter Mihalopoulos, 80, and Anna Mihalopoulos, 83, were found on Monday, Jan. 27, sitting dead in two chairs in the living room of their Long Ridge Road home by their son-in-law, said Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin. Police said the couple died from carbon monoxide poisoning and that a 2016 Ford Explorer was found in an attached garage with the lights on, but the vehicle had run out of gas. Previous Story: Couple Found Dead In Stamford Home Conklin said the couple was very active and involved …
Couple Found Dead In Long Ridge Road Home Couple Found Dead In Long Ridge Road Home
Couple Found Dead In Long Ridge Road Home Click here for an updated story: IDs Released For Couple Found Dead In Stamford Home A man and woman found dead inside a Stamford home may have died from carbon monoxide poisoning, police said. The couple was found on Long Ridge Road after a friend went to the home on Monday, Jan. 27, said Stamford Police Lt. Thomas Scanlon. Stamford police, fire, and EMS responded to the residence, said Scanlon. A preliminary investigation indicates that carbon monoxide is a key factor in the couple's death, he said.  An investigator from the medical examiner responded to the scene and au…
Police Identify Victims Of Double-Fatal Stamford Crash Police Identify Victims Of Double-Fatal Stamford Crash
Police Identify Victims Of Double-Fatal Stamford Crash Two teens killed and four others injured in a single-vehicle crash in Stamford have been identified. The crash took place around 2:32 a.m., Monday, Aug. 26, when a 2008 Nissan Altima struck two utility polices, knocking down both of them and sending live electrical wires on top of the vehicle on Canal Street, just north of Ludlow Street, said Stamford Police Sgt. Jeffrey Booth. When police arrived on the scene, they found that three of the six occupants were able to exit the vehicle; three were trapped in the vehicle, he said. According to Booth, Kymoni Pollock, 19, died at the scene,…
Missing Roofer Located 'Safe And Sound,' Police Say Missing Roofer Located 'Safe And Sound,' Police Say
Missing Roofer Located 'Safe And Sound,' Police Say A Stamford man who had been missing for days after leaving a Shippan bar has been located. The Stamford Police Department said Tuesday, Aug. 13, that Mariusz “Marco” Gibas, 37, "had been found safe and sound." Gibas had been missing since Wednesday, Aug. 7, as he was leaving Fiddler's Green on Shippan Avenue and walking toward Cummings Beach, said the Stamford Police Department. Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Woman Found Dead By Workers In Stamford Pool Identified Woman Found Dead By Workers In Stamford Pool Identified
Woman Found Dead By Workers In Stamford Pool Identified A Stamford woman found dead in her backyard pool by a group of painters who had come to paint the home has been identified. Christine Manna, 58, was found dead around 8:30 a.m., Friday, July 5, at her home located at 35 Woodley Road, said Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin. Detectives believe there was no foul play, but are waiting for results from the Medical Examiner's Office for confirmation. Conklin said it appears the woman had been in the pool at least overnight from the condition of the body. No other family members were at the home.  This is a developing story. Check back…
Stamford PD: DUI BMW Driver Hits Pedestrian, Puts Victim In Car, Leaves Him On Road A Mile Away Stamford PD: DUI BMW Driver Hits Pedestrian, Puts Victim In Car, Leaves Him On Road A Mile Away
Stamford PD: DUI BMW Driver Hits Pedestrian, Puts Victim In Car, Leaves Him On Road A Mile Away A 50-year-old man driving under the influence is behind bars after his BMW jumped a curb, hit a pedestrian and then fled the scene after putting the victim in his car and leaving him on another roadway less than a mile away in Stamford, police said. Just after 1 a.m. Saturday, May 11, a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian collision was reported on Cove Road near Van Buskirk Ave. The initial witness said that a dark-colored BMW had been traveling at a high rate of speed northbound on Cove Road, said Sgt. Jeffrey Booth, Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad-Reconstructionist/Supervisor for…
Missing: Alert Issued For Stamford Teen Believed To Be With Man Wanted For Sexual Assault Missing: Alert Issued For Stamford Teen Believed To Be With Man Wanted For Sexual Assault
Missing: Alert Issued For Stamford Teen Believed To Be With Man Wanted For Sexual Assault The Stamford Police Department is requesting the public's help in locating a missing 14-year-old girl who is believed to be in the company of a man wanted for sexual assault.  Maria Micheo-Alvarez, of Stamford, was last seen on Friday, April 26, the Stamford Police Said. There is currently a silver alert regarding her disappearance. It is believed that Maria may be in the company of an Alex Eduardo Lemus, 19, also of Stamford, police said. Lemus is wanted on a warrant charging him with sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor.  "We have been unable to locate either party," t…
Stamford Babe Ruth President Arrested For Allegedly Ripping Off Organization Funds Stamford Babe Ruth President Arrested For Allegedly Ripping Off Organization Funds
Stamford Babe Ruth President Arrested For Allegedly Ripping Off Organization Funds The president of the Stamford Chapter of the Babe Ruth Girls Softball league has been arrested for allegedly ripping off funds from the organization for his private use. Charles R. Pia, 62, of Stamford, was arrested on Friday, March 29, and charged with larceny, failure to register as a charitable organization and misallocation of the property of a charitable organization for private use, said Stamford Police Lt. Thomas Scanlon Pia's arrest came after the police department received complaints about his suspected impropriety for many years, Scanlon said. Over the course of a year …
Missing Stamford 15-Year-Old Located Missing Stamford 15-Year-Old Located
Missing Stamford 15-Year-Old Located This story has been updated. A missing area 15-year-old has been located and is safe, according to the Stamford Police. Reny Figueroa, of Stamford,  a 10th-grade student at Stamford High School, had not been seen since failing to return home from school on Friday, March 22, said the Stamford Police Department. The department, which did not say where she was found, thanked everyone who assisted with locating the teen. Share this story on Facebook by clicking on the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Seen Him? Alert Issue For Missing Stamford 14-Year-Old Seen Him? Alert Issue For Missing Stamford 14-Year-Old
Seen Him? Alert Issue For Missing Stamford 14-Year-Old A 14-year-old boy has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Christopher Nils, a 10th-grade student at Stamford Academy, has been missing since March 7, when he failed to return home from school, the Stamford Police Department said. He suffers from a medical condition that may require immediate attention, according to police.  Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the Stamford Police Department at (203) 977-4444.  Share this story on Facebook by clicking on the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for…
Westchester Man Sent To Prison For Having Sex In Alley With Teen Westchester Man Sent To Prison For Having Sex In Alley With Teen
Westchester Man Sent To Prison For Having Sex In Alley With Teen A Westchester County man is heading to prison after he pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a teenager in Stamford. Port Chester resident Alex Flores, 22, has pleaded guilty to second-degree sexual assault in relation to an incident in a Fairfield County alley in July last year. Flores is scheduled to be sentenced in May, when he is expected to receive a term of one year in prison. Officers from the Stamford Police Department were dispatched at approximately 5 p.m. to Ludlow Street on July 25, 2018, for a report of a man sexually assaulting a minor. Upon arrival, police said that off…