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Teenage Bethel Woman Killed, 4 Hospitalized In Overnight Crash
A teenager was killed and four others hospitalized in an overnight single-vehicle crash in Connecticut.
It happened around 10:15 p.m. Saturday, April 27, in Tolland County in the town of Willington.
A 2007 Subaru Legacy with five occupants, all from the town of Bethel in Fairfield County, was traveling southbound on River Road when the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to overturn, according to Connecticut State Police.
One of the passengers, 19-year-old Maria Damata sustained life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead, said police.
The driver, a 21-year-old man,…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
The most potent winter storm of the season has resulted in scores of school closures and slippery travel conditions.
Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources on Tuesday morning, Feb. 28.
If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment.
New York
Manhattan
Central Park, 1.8 inches
Nassau County
Manhasset Hills, 3.5 inches
Herricks, 3.5 inches
Suffolk County
Commack, 5 inches
Centereach, 4.5 inches
Mattituck, 4.5 inches
Mount Sina, 4.5 inches
Bridgehampton, 4.4 inches
Rockland County
Stony Point, 6.1 inc…
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region
Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that slammed the region ranged from more than two feet to several inches.
Here are totals from the National Weather Service and other reports from at or around sunset on Saturday, Jan. 29. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below.
New York
New York City
Central Park, 8.3 inches
Nassau County
Elmont, 17.3 inches
Jericho, 12 inches
Levittown, 19.2 inches
Massapequa, 16 inches
Plainedge, 16 inches
Seaford, 12 inches
Syosset, 14 inches
Wantagh, 14 inches
Suffolk County
Amit…
Danbury Man Killed, Two Injured In Ridgefield Crash
A Fairfield County man was killed and two others injured during an early morning crash.
The crash took place around 1:40 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 25 on Danbury Road near the intersection of Route 35 in Ridgefield.
According to Captain Shawn Platt of the Ridgefield Police Department, said Nicholas Vega, age 25, of Danbury, was killed during the crash.
Police said the crash occurred when a vehicle traveling north on Danbury crossed over into the southbound lane striking another vehicle, driven by 71-year-old Edward Makowski, of Bethel.
The drivers of both vehicles and the passenger, ident…
Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
New York State Police troopers removed 22 allegedly impaired drivers from Hudson Valley roadways during the weekend of Saturday, Oct. 5.
Among the area residents charged:
Westchester County
On Saturday, Oct. 5, State Police from Stormville arrested Connor L. Scally, 25, of Irvington, for DWI. He was traveling on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of East Fishkill, when he was interviewed after running out of gasoline. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested.
On Saturday, Oct. 5, State Police from Brewster arrested Adriana Saire, 29,…
18 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
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 Putnam Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
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…
Jonathan Thomas Simko Of Bethel, Loved Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Dies At 26
A 26-year-old from Bethel who loved skateboarding and snowboarding has died.
Jonathan Thomas Simko died unexpectedly on Friday, June 7 in Nashua, New Hampshire.
He was born June 5, 1993, in Danbury son of John Simko and Josephine (Baxter) Simko. He worked as a line chef in Nashua, New Hampshire and was a communicant of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Bethel.
In his younger years, Simko was a member of Cub Scouts, played Pop Warner football and lacrosse. As an adult, he enjoyed golfing, fishing and loved skateboarding and snowboarding.
In addition to his parents John and Josephine,…
Two Putnam Residents Charged In St. Patrick's Day 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…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Area
Here are snowfall totals from the winter storm that swept through the area.
Connecticut
Fairfield County
Bethel, 10 inches
Danbury, 10 inches
Darien, 9 inches
Easton, 8 inches
Fairfield, 6 inches
Greenwich, 8 inches
New Canaan, 10.5 inches
Newtown, 11 inches
Norwalk, 8 inches
Ridgefield, 10 inches
Shelton, 11 inches
Stamford, 7 inches
Stratford, 8.5 inches
New York
Westchester County
Armonk, 11 inches
Croton Falls, 7 inches
Jefferson Valley, 6.5 inches
Katonah, 10 inches
Mount Kisco, 8 inches
North Salem, 10 inches
Pound Ridge, 10 inches
White Plains, 6 inc…
Two Busted Following Complaints Of Drug Dealing In Danbury
Two men were arrested on drug charges following the execution of warrants after an investigation into drug sales in Danbury.
Ariel “MVP” Perez-Hinojosa, 23, of Danbury was arrested Thursday for a variety of drug-related following the search of his Danbury residence, his phone, and his car, Danbury Police Det. Lt. Mark Williams.
While Perez-Hinojosa was the target of the operation, another man, Nicholas Vito Alosco, 29, of Bethel, was also arrested after he was seen allegedly buying illegal drugs from Perez-Hinojosa.
"The investigation leading to the arrest was wee…
