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Expect Delays: Week-Long Daytime Lane Closures Planned For Stretch Of Hudson Valley Highway Expect Delays: Week-Long Daytime Lane Closures Planned For Stretch Of Hudson Valley Highway
Expect Delays: Week-Long Daytime Lane Closures Planned For Stretch Of Hudson Valley Highway Be ready for possible travel delays in the coming days. Road crews will close one lane along I-84 eastbound and westbound in Dutchess and Putnam counties between Monday, Oct. 3 and Friday, Oct. 7, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. Single lane closures are planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. between the Taconic State Parkway in the Town of East Fishkill and I-684 in the Town of Southeast. Transportation officials said the closures will allow road crews to complete needed bridge maintenance. Drivers were urged to slow down through the stretch and reminded that fines ar…
Expect Delays: Week-Long Daytime Lane Closures Planned For Stretch Of Hudson Valley Highway Expect Delays: Week-Long Daytime Lane Closures Planned For Stretch Of Hudson Valley Highway
Expect Delays: Week-Long Daytime Lane Closures Planned For Stretch Of Hudson Valley Highway Be ready for possible travel delays in the coming days. Road crews will close one lane along I-84 eastbound and westbound in Dutchess and Putnam counties between Monday, Sept. 19 and Friday, Sept. 23, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. Single lane closures are planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. between the Taconic State Parkway in the Town of East Fishkill and I-684 in the Town of Southeast. Transportation officials said the closures will allow road crews to complete needed bridge maintenance. Drivers were urged to slow down through the stretch and reminded that fine…
Single Daytime Closures Scheduled On Hudson Valley Highway Single Daytime Closures Scheduled On Hudson Valley Highway
Single Daytime Closures Scheduled On Hudson Valley Highway Be ready for possible travel delays in the coming days. Road crews will close one lane along I-84 eastbound and westbound in Dutchess and Putnam counties on Thursday, Sept. 8, and Friday, Sept. 9, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. Single lane closures are planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. between the Taconic State Parkway in the Town of East Fishkill and I-684 in the Town of Southeast. Transportation officials said the closures will allow road crews to complete needed bridge work. Drivers were urged to slow down through the stretch and reminded that fines are doubl…
Northern Westchester Woman Accused Of Abandoning Cat At Veterinarian Northern Westchester Woman Accused Of Abandoning Cat At Veterinarian
Northern Westchester Woman Accused Of Abandoning Cat At Veterinarian Law enforcement officials in Putnam County had to intervene after a Northern Westchester woman abandoned her cat at an area veterinarian, the SPCA announced. It is alleged that Peekskill resident Alaina Sessions, age 38, abandoned Cheesecake, her pet cat, at the Guardian Veterinary Specialists 24 Hour Emergency Hospital in the Town of Southeast in Putnam County without ever returning to pick it up. According to the Putnam County SPCA, the cat was initially brought into the hospital for possibly ingesting rat poison. One phone conversation was made after dropping the cat off, where the hos…
Woman Caught With Crack During Traffic Stop In Area Woman Caught With Crack During Traffic Stop In Area
Woman Caught With Crack During Traffic Stop In Area A 51-year-old woman has been charged after police say she was found to be in possession of crack cocaine during a traffic stop. Officers with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department allegedly observed the driver of a 2002 Oldsmobile commit a violation on Danbury Road in the Town of Southeast on Saturday, Nov. 2 around 5:30 p.m. A traffic stop was initiated, and police allegedly observed several pieces of drug paraphernalia on the floor of the vehicle. Further investigation revealed that one of the passengers, identified as Katherine Shanahan, 51, of Brewster, was found to be in possession o…
CT Man Wanted On Drunk-Driving Charge In Putnam Arrested For Felony DWI CT Man Wanted On Drunk-Driving Charge In Putnam Arrested For Felony DWI
CT Man Wanted On Drunk-Driving Charge In Putnam Arrested For Felony DWI A Fairfield County man already convicted of driving drunk in Northern Westchester is now facing a felony DWI charge after driving under the influence in the Town of Southeast, according to the Putnam Sheriff. Officers with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department say they initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of Route 22 and Milltown Road in Southeast after observing a driver commit a series of violations on Sunday, Sept. 15 around 3:30 a.m. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Isau Reynaldo Martinez Coronado, 27, of Norwalk, was determined to be intoxicated, officers say. Marti…
Man Accused Of Selling Heroin In Putnam, Sheriff Says Man Accused Of Selling Heroin In Putnam, Sheriff Says
Man Accused Of Selling Heroin In Putnam, Sheriff Says A 30-year-old man is facing charges after he allegedly sold heroin in Putnam, police say. Members of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Enforcement Unit (NEU) say they purchased a quantity of heroin from Jose Manzueta on Route 22 in the Town of Southeast on Wednesday, July 10. Manzueta was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, a felony. Fiol Villar, 27, was charged with fifth-degree conspiracy, a misdemeanor. Manzueta was remanded to the Putnam County Correctional Facility on $2,500 ca…
Carmel Woman Caught With Heroin Outside Applebee's, Putnam Sheriff Says Carmel Woman Caught With Heroin Outside Applebee's, Putnam Sheriff Says
Carmel Woman Caught With Heroin Outside Applebee's, Putnam Sheriff Says A Carmel woman is facing charges after police say she was caught with heroin outside an Applebee’s restaurant, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, July 2. Officers with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Enforcement Unit (NEU) say they conducted a welfare check on a vehicle parked at Applebee’s in the Town of Southeast (115 Independent Way) on Saturday, April 27. Officers say the vehicle’s driver, identified as Roxanne Leonard, 28, of Carmel, was found to be in possession of a quantity of heroin and marijuana. Leonard was ticketed and is scheduled to appe…
Motorists Face DWI Charges In Putnam County Stops Motorists Face DWI Charges In Putnam County Stops
Motorists Face DWI Charges In Putnam County Stops Three motorists are facing DWI charges after a series of Putnam County traffic stops, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. A Putnam County deputy allegedly observed a driver commit a traffic infraction on Danbury Road in the Town of Southeast on Saturday, March 30 around 12:30 a.m. After initiating a vehicle stop, the deputy noticed that the driver, identified as 21-year-old Garrett Whelton-Pane of Bethel, appeared to be intoxicated, police say. Whelton-Pane was arrested and transported to Putnam County Correctional Facility for processing. He was charged with: Driving while…
Wanted Woman Nabbed For Drug Possession, False Personation In I-684 Stop Wanted Woman Nabbed For Drug Possession, False Personation In I-684 Stop
Wanted Woman Nabbed For Drug Possession, False Personation In I-684 Stop A woman wanted in Putnam County attempted to pull a fast one on members of the Sheriff’s Office after being busted with drugs and paraphernalia during a traffic stop on I-684, Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley, Jr. announced. Putnam County Deputy Sheriff Christopher Irwin conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle on I-684 north shortly after 7 p.m. on March 27 after the driver committed a vehicle and traffic law violation. According to investigators, during the stop, it was determined that Kent resident Desiree Anderson, 32, who was the front-seat passenger, had an active warrant out for her…
$2.2M Project To Improve I-84, Route 312 Interchange In Putnam Starts $2.2M Project To Improve I-84, Route 312 Interchange In Putnam Starts
$2.2M Project To Improve I-84, Route 312 Interchange In Putnam Starts The $2.2 million construction project to improve safety and traffic flow between Interstate 84 and Route 312 in the Town of Southeast is officially underway, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The project will include the installation of redesigned turning lanes, better-coordinated traffic signals, pavement markings, new signage and more in an effort to improve efficiency and safety for motorists traveling between the two major roadways. The project will also help provide better access to local stores and businesses. Part of the project also includes the repaving of…
Teen Charged With Driving While Impaired After Two-Car Crash In Area Teen Charged With Driving While Impaired After Two-Car Crash In Area
Teen Charged With Driving While Impaired After Two-Car Crash In Area A teen from New Fairfield has been charged after allegedly driving impaired and getting into a two-car crash, Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley said. Putnam County Sheriff Deputies responded to State Route 312 in the Town of Southeast on Thursday, Feb. 21 on the report of a two-car accident. Further investigation revealed that one of the drivers involved in the crash, 19-year-old Dylan Stefanelli of New Fairfield, was allegedly impaired by drugs, police say. Officers allegedly found Suboxone and two hypodermic syringes in Stefanelli’s possession, which police say he did not have a presc…
Motorist Found Asleep Charged With DWI, Resisting Arrest In Putnam Motorist Found Asleep Charged With DWI, Resisting Arrest In Putnam
Motorist Found Asleep Charged With DWI, Resisting Arrest In Putnam A Danbury motorist is facing DWI charges after a Putnam deputy sheriff allegedly found him sleeping in his vehicle. The officer observed a stopped vehicle with its engine running near the intersection of State Route 312 and Independent Way in the Town of Southeast Saturday, Feb. 2 around 2:30 a.m., Putnam County Sheriff Robert L. Langley, Jr. said. Further inspection revealed that the driver, 27-year-old Jesse Bass, was intoxicated, Langley said. Bass initially refused to answer questions and attempted to drive away, but he was eventually taken into custody, transported and processed …
Man Charged With Shoplifting At Area Kohl's Man Charged With Shoplifting At Area Kohl's
Man Charged With Shoplifting At Area Kohl's A 55-year-old man is facing charges after a Putnam County Sheriff allegedly discovered him shoplifting at a Kohl’s department store in Southeast. Deputy Shawn Iarussi was dispatched to the Kohl’s store located at 60 Independent Way in the Town of Southeast on Sunday, Feb. 3, on a report of a larceny. Deputy Iarussi worked alongside the Kohl’s Loss Prevention team to identify the suspect as Ronald Caccioippoli of Putnam Lake. Caccioippoli was arrested and transported to Putnam County Correctional Facility for processing. He was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny, a Class E felony. C…
Female Passenger Strikes Officer After Driver Charged With DWI In Route 22 Stop, Police Say Female Passenger Strikes Officer After Driver Charged With DWI In Route 22 Stop, Police Say
Female Passenger Strikes Officer After Driver Charged With DWI In Route 22 Stop, Police Say A woman from Danbury became combative during a traffic stop on Route 22, allegedly striking a Putnam County Sheriff’s Sergeant attempting to take her into custody. A Sheriff’s Deputy stopped Danbury resident Ronald Rodas-Loor, 22, shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19 on Route 22 in Southeast, when he was spotted committing a violation. During the stop, while speaking with Rodas-Loor, it was determined that he was allegedly intoxicated and he was arrested. Rodas-Loor was charged with driving while intoxicated and driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content greater than .08 …
Man In Disabled Vehicle On I-84 Caught With Stolen, Loaded Gun, Police Say Man In Disabled Vehicle On I-84 Caught With Stolen, Loaded Gun, Police Say
Man In Disabled Vehicle On I-84 Caught With Stolen, Loaded Gun, Police Say A 61-year-old man was sent to jail after state police, who came to the aid of his disabled vehicle, say they discovered he had a stolen, loaded pistol as well as marijuana and charged him with three felonies. Troopers observed the vehicle on I-84 in the Town of Southeast on Saturday, May 26 at approximately 11:30 p.m. While interviewing the operator, Richard P. Kaley of Nashua, New Hampshire, an odor of marijuana was detected, police said. Further investigation discovered approximately eight grams of marijuana, and a loaded pistol that had been reported stolen in Ohio. Kaley was charged wi…
Man, 21, Nabbed In Two Area Burglaries Stole $8K In Cash, Police Say Man, 21, Nabbed In Two Area Burglaries Stole $8K In Cash, Police Say
Man, 21, Nabbed In Two Area Burglaries Stole $8K In Cash, Police Say A 21-year-old is behind bars after state police say he burglarized two residences in the area, stealing thousands of dollars in cash. Troopers responded to Allview Avenue in the Town of Southeast on Saturday, May 12 to help a victim reporting a residential burglary. Investigators found Sergio O. Soto Miguel of Brewster had committed two burglaries in the area, and stole more than $8,000 in U.S. currency.  During the course of the investigation, it was also determined that Soto Miguel had been issued two uniform traffic tickets by the state police, and he used false information to avoid pros…
DWI Motorist Drove On Shoulder Of Route 22, Sheriff Says DWI Motorist Drove On Shoulder Of Route 22, Sheriff Says
DWI Motorist Drove On Shoulder Of Route 22, Sheriff Says A Pawling man was arrested for DWI after Putnam County Sheriff's deputies watched him drive on the shoulder of Route 22. Ryan C. Castle, 31, was arrested around 2:10 a.m. Saturday, March 17, when Deputy Sheriff Ronald Yeager observed a vehicle traveling south on the shoulder of Route 22 in the Town of Southeast, the department said. After stopping the vehicle, Yeager determined that Castle was intoxicated. He was arrested and charged with DWI with a BAC of .12%, and driving on the shoulder, deputies said. Castle was released and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Southeast Justice Court…
DWI North Salem Man Nearly Hit Snow Embankment, Sheriff Says DWI North Salem Man Nearly Hit Snow Embankment, Sheriff Says
DWI North Salem Man Nearly Hit Snow Embankment, Sheriff Says A northern Westchester man was arrested after Putnam County Sheriff's deputies watched as failed to maintain a single lane and almost hit a snow embankment. Michael H. Bernecker, 27, of North Salem, was arrested around 2 a.m. Saturday, March 10, when Sgt. William Quick stopped his vehicle in the Town of Southeast for the infractions and quickly realized Bernecker was intoxicated, the sheriff's office said. Bernecker was charged with DWI with a BAC of .13 percent and traffic violations. He was released and is due to appear in The Town of Southeast Justice Court on a future date.
Man Caught In Area After Stealing Items From Unlocked Cars Man Caught In Area After Stealing Items From Unlocked Cars
Man Caught In Area After Stealing Items From Unlocked Cars Two vehicles traveling at a high rate of speed in the Town of Southeast ended with one of the drivers behind bars for stealing items from unlocked vehicles. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office reported that after one of their officers spotted the two speeding cars on March 4 around 2:45 a.m., it took help from the New York State Police and the Brewster Police Department before both were stopped and a 20-year-old Danbury resident was in cuffs. According to the sheriff's office, Alex J. Cardenas-Tacuri had fled Connecticut after stealing items from several unlocked cars. The occupant of the o…
Man, Woman Caught With 313 Grams Of Cocaine In I-84 Stop Man, Woman Caught With 313 Grams Of Cocaine In I-84 Stop
Man, Woman Caught With 313 Grams Of Cocaine In I-84 Stop A routine traffic stop led to felony drug charges for a man and woman who were caught by New York State Police troopers with more than 300 grams of cocaine on I-84 in Putnam County over the weekend. Shortly before 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, troopers conducted a traffic stop on the interstate on a 2008 BMW in Southeast for a vehicle and traffic violation, leading to the drug charge for Hempstead resident Vladamir Revil, 37 and Queens resident Jessica Sylvester, 34. During the stop, police said that there was an open bottle of liquor in plain view, and a bag of cocaine was spotted when Rev…
Fugitive From Justice Nabbed In Hudson Valley Fugitive From Justice Nabbed In Hudson Valley
Fugitive From Justice Nabbed In Hudson Valley A wanted fugitive from justice was nabbed by Putnam County Sheriff's deputies during a routine traffic stop in the Town of Southeast, according to Putnam County Sheriff Robert L. Langley Jr. Deputy Daniel Meury was on patrol on Thursday around 7 p.m., on Route 22 in the Town of Southeast, when he saw a vehicle make a turn, without properly signaling, into the parking lot of Heidi’s Inn, located at 1270 Route 22. Meury stopped the vehicle and after an investigation discovered that the driver, 56-year-old Philip J. Nichols, had a suspended driver’s license and the passenger, 42-year-old Dawn …
Teenager Nabbed For DWAI In Route 22 Checkpoint Stop Teenager Nabbed For DWAI In Route 22 Checkpoint Stop
Teenager Nabbed For Dwai In Route 22 Checkpoint Stop A Dutchess County teenager driving a U-Haul truck was busted by state police for driving while under the influence of drugs during a traffic safety checkpoint on Route 22 in Putnam County. Troopers conducting a stationary traffic safety checkpoint in Southeast on Wednesday night stopped East Fishkill resident Christie Friedland, 19, after interviewing her and detecting the smell of marijuana. Further investigation into Friedland determined that she was driving while intoxicated and had a suspended license. She was subsequently arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled su…