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Woman Accused Of Using Cell Phone While Driving During Fatal Crash In Fairfield County Woman Accused Of Using Cell Phone While Driving During Fatal Crash In Fairfield County
Woman Accused Of Using Cell Phone While Driving During Fatal Crash In Fairfield County A 33-year-old woman faces criminal charges in connection with a Connecticut crash that left another driver dead, police announced.  Fairfield County resident Kelsey Gallagher of Stamford turned herself in to Ridgefield Police on Thursday, Sept. 5 on an outstanding warrant regarding a crash that happened on Thursday, May 20, the Ridgefield Police Department announced on Friday, Sept. 6.  According to the department, at around 11:20 a.m. on the day of the crash, a serious two-car crash occurred in the area of Route 7 (Ethan Allen Highway) and New Street. Arriving police found that b…

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by Ben Crnic
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Suspect Nabbed For Murder After Man Found Dead In Quiet Northern Fairfield County Neighborhood Suspect Nabbed For Murder After Man Found Dead In Quiet Northern Fairfield County Neighborhood
Suspect Nabbed For Murder After Man Found Dead In Quiet Northern Fairfield County Neighborhood A murder suspect is in custody after a man was found dead inside a residence in Fairfield County. At about 1 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, in Ridgefield, officers responded to a home on Powder Horn Drive, located off Farmingville Road, for a report of a domestic incident and discovered the deceased victim, an elderly man. The suspect, Steven James Urrichio, age 31, has been charged with murder and is being held at the Ridgefield Police Department on a court-set $1.5 million bond. Ridgefield PD Captain Jeff Raines said it was an isolated incident and "there is no danger to the public." The identi…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
4 Teens Caught Following Ridgefield Crash After Allegedly Abducting Girl In Wilton 4 Teens Caught Following Ridgefield Crash After Allegedly Abducting Girl In Wilton
4 Teens Caught Following Ridgefield Crash After Allegedly Abducting Girl In Wilton Four teens were apprehended after police say they allegedly abducted a girl in a quiet Connecticut town near the New York border. Click here for a new, updated story: New Info Released After 2 Boys, 2 Girls Pursued From Wilton Caught After Crash In Ridgefield At about 5:15 p.m. Friday, May 24, police officers in Fairfield County from the Ridgefield and Wilton police departments responded to Route 33 after a report of a possible abducted female juvenile in Wilton. The girl was able to exit the vehicle in the area of Tanglewood Court off Route 33 in Ridgefield, at which time the vehic…

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by Joe Lombardi
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ID Released After Body Of 31-Year-Old Recovered From Lake In Northern Fairfield County ID Released After Body Of 31-Year-Old Recovered From Lake In Northern Fairfield County
ID Released After Body Of 31-Year-Old Recovered From Lake In Northern Fairfield County The body of a missing Fairfield County man who was last seen swimming in a state park lake has been recovered. Cody Rugar, of New Fairfield, age 31, was found in  Lake Naraneka in Pierrepont State Park in Ridgefield around 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17 by the Westport Police Dive Team, said Capt. Jeff Raines of the Ridgefield Police Department. Original report: Swimmer Goes Missing At State Park In Ridgefield "Our condolences go out to the Rugar family and anyone else affected by this tragic incident," said Raines. Raines said since going missing on Monday, Aug. 14, more than 20…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Swimmer Goes Missing In Northern Fairfield County Swimmer Goes Missing In Northern Fairfield County
Swimmer Goes Missing In Northern Fairfield County Police and dive teams are searching for a swimmer who was reported missing at a state park in Fairfield County. The effort to find the person began just before 5 p.m., Monday, Aug. 14, at Pierrepont State Park in Ridgefield, after the Ridgefield Police Department received a call reporting they could not find the person they were swimming with. The missing person is a New Fairfield man in his 30s, Capt. Jeff Raines of the Ridgefield Police said. The man's identity has not been released. Raines said numerous first responders participated in the search on  Monday including: Danbury Pol…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Police In Northern Westchester Help Nab Suspects Of Local Narcotics Ring Police In Northern Westchester Help Nab Suspects Of Local Narcotics Ring
Police In Northern Westchester Help Nab Suspects Of Local Narcotics Ring A months-long operation into a local narcotics trafficking organization in Northern Fairfield County resulted in four arrests and the seizure of large amounts of drugs and cash, police said.  The arrests resulted from the execution of 18 search warrants and an arrest warrant by the Brookfield and Danbury Police Departments on Wednesday, March 8 that stemmed from a months-long investigation into a local narcotics trafficking organization.  The investigation, known as "Operation Trinity Café," began when police responded to a non-fatal overdose in Brookfield and learned that Da…

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by Ben Crnic
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Investigation Underway After Off-Duty Cop Kills Beloved Bear In Fairfield County Investigation Underway After Off-Duty Cop Kills Beloved Bear In Fairfield County
Investigation Underway After Off-Duty Cop Kills Beloved Bear In Fairfield County State officials are investigating after the fatal shooting of Bobbi the Bear by an off-duty police officer in Northern Fairfield County. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and local police are investigating after the bear, a mother to two cubs, was found shot and killed in Newtown on Thursday, May 12. Bobbi, who was beloved by the Newtown community, was shot by an off-duty Ridgefield Police Department officer who was reportedly protecting his chicken coop at his home in Newtown.  The Ridgefield PD issued the following statement: "We are aware that on…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Wandering Potbelly Pig Reunited With Owner In Area Wandering Potbelly Pig Reunited With Owner In Area
Wandering Potbelly Pig Reunited With Owner In Area It only took a day for a lost potbelly pig to be reunited with her owner in Fairfield County. The pig, sorry, don't know her name, was found at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 21, wandering in the area of Barrack and Grandview in Ridgefield, said Ridgefield Police Department Animal Control Officer Kris Zulkeski. Zulkeski took the pig back to animal control and snapped a picture and posted it to Facebook in hopes of finding its owner. After more than 900 shares, the pig's owner was found and the two were reunited on Tuesday, Oct. 22.  "This is the first pig I have found in Ridgefield," Zulkes…

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by Kathy Reakes
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$50K Torched Baseball Field Incident Leads To Suspensions Of Three Ridgefield HS Coaches $50K Torched Baseball Field Incident Leads To Suspensions Of Three Ridgefield HS Coaches
$50K Torched Baseball Field Incident Leads To Suspensions Of Three Ridgefield HS Coaches Three varsity baseball coaches at Ridgefield High School have been placed on administrative leave after extreme measures were taken to try and squeeze in a high school baseball game. The field at Governor Park was doused with gasoline and set on fire over the weekend in an effort to dry out a playing surface that had been rained on in advance of Ridgefield’s scheduled game against Amity. The idea did more harm than good. In total, reparations are expected to cost upwards of $50,000. No one was injured and there was never anyone in danger, police said. The incident remains under investigati…

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by Zak Failla
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16 Assault Weapons, Explosive Device Removed From Ridgefield Home 16 Assault Weapons, Explosive Device Removed From Ridgefield Home
16 Assault Weapons, Explosive Device Removed From Ridgefield Home A 49-year-old man was arrested after state police removed an explosive device from his Ridgefield home along with 16 assault weapons, 76 unregistered high-capacity magazines, and six silencers. Mark Albin was arrested on Thursday, March 28, after Ridgefield Police responded to a disturbance at 180 Tackora Trail at 12:30 a.m., said Ridgefield Police Capt. Shawn Platt. While taking Albin into custody for disorderly conduct, officers removed firearms from the residence for safekeeping, Platt said. While removing the weapons, officers discovered a large cache of illegal firearms…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Hit-Run SUV Driver On Loose: Motorist With NY Plates Crashes Into Utility Pole In Ridgefield Hit-Run SUV Driver On Loose: Motorist With NY Plates Crashes Into Utility Pole In Ridgefield
Hit-Run SUV Driver On Loose: Motorist With NY Plates Crashes Into Utility Pole In Ridgefield Did you see anything? Police investigators in Ridgefield are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to gather information about a one-one-vehicle crash that destroyed a utility pole. According to police, at approximately 10:50 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21, a vehicle struck the pole on North Street, breaking it into several pieces. A white Chevy SUV with New York license plates was spotted in the area with front end damage traveling toward Route 116 (North Salem Road).  Anyone with information regarding the hit-and-run crash has been asked to contact investigators at the Ridgefi…

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by Zak Failla
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Know Them? Pair Of Chihuahuas Found In Westchester Know Them? Pair Of Chihuahuas Found In Westchester
Know Them? Pair Of Chihuahuas Found In Westchester Do you know them? A Fairfield County resident found the two dogs roaming in the southern Westchester County area.  "Although these dogs most likely are from out of state, we are hoping the owner will see this post through social media," the Ridgefield Police Department said. The two dogs are: Chocolate Brown female chihuahua, no chip, no collar  Salt and pepper wire haired chihuahua female, no chip, no collar. Anyone with information about the dogs, please call Animal Control at 203-431-2711. Share this story on Facebook by clicking on the Facebook icon below. Check back…

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by Daily Voice
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Missing 25-Year-Old Found Missing 25-Year-Old Found
Missing 25-Year-Old Found Update: The 25-year-old who went missing on Monday in Fairfield County has been found and is safe. Joseph Bonistalli was located and is safe and sound, Ridgefield Police announced Tuesday afternoon. Original report: A 25-year-old Fairfield County man who may be in New York has gone missing and authorities are asking for the public's help in finding him. A Silver Alert has been issued for Joseph Bonistalli of Ridgefield. He is described as being 5-foot-4, 150 pounds. He was last seen on Monday, Aug. 27 at approximately 1 a.m. possibly heading to the New York City/Long Island area. He was…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Missing 28-Year-Old Area Man Found Missing 28-Year-Old Area Man Found
Missing 28-Year-Old Area Man Found Update: The 28-year-old man who went missing Wednesday afternoon in Ridgefield has been found and is safe. No further information was immediately released. Original report: A 28-year-old man has gone missing in the area and police are asking the public's help in locating him. The Ridgefield Police Department issued an alert late Wednesday afternoon regarding the disappearance of Sean Ryan. He's described as being 5-foot-9, 160 pounds with red hair and a beard. He was last seen wearing navy blue shorts and a peach-colored T-shirt. Police say he went missing in the area of Soundview Road…

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by Joe Lombardi