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Police & Fire
Woman Extricated In Two-Vehicle I-84 Crash
A woman was extricated after a two-vehicle crash on I-84 late Saturday night. The crash occurred just before 11 p.m. in Bethel between exits 8 and 9, where responders from Bethel, Danbury and Brookfield converged on the scene. Danbury Engine 24 was the first unit to arrive, finding the woman injured and unable to get out of a small minivan that was on its side, said James Gagliardo, public information officer of the Danbury Fire Department. Lt. Ted Mourges coordinated the rescue effort while Deputy Chief Bernie Meehan worked with the chiefs of Stony Hill, Bethel, and Brookfield Fire Depa…
Police & Fire
Seven Westchester Residents Charged With DWI By State Police
With law enforcement agencies in the Hudson Valley continuing their crackdown on drunk, drugged and distracted driving, several local residents were among two dozen motorists who found themselves charged with DWI offenses in the area this past week. Local residents charged were: Westchester County On Friday, Sept. 7, State Police from Brewster arrested Michele Drella, 53, of Mount Kisco, for DWI. She was traveling on I-684 in Southeast, when she was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that she was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On S…
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Injured In Route 7 Crash
This story has been updated. There were stop-and-go delays on a stretch of Route 7 in Fairfield County early Sunday after a crash involving a motorcycle. The crash occurred around 12:30 p.m. on northbound Route 7 near Route 202/Federal Road in Brookfield. The extent of the motorcyclist's injuries were not immediately released. Traffic was backed up to Exit 11 (White Turkey Road). This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Traffic
I-84 Crash Causes Gridlock During Morning Commute
This story has been updated. A serious crash that initially took out two lanes caused gridlock on a stretch of I-84 Thursday morning. The crash occurred around 7:15 a.m. on the westbound side at Route 7/202 (Exit 7) in Danbury, with delays to Connecticut 25 (Exit 9) in Brookfield before it was cleared. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Obituaries
Popular School Administrator In Northern Westchester Dies At 53
A popular school administrator in Northern Westchester and youth sports coach in Fairfield County has died at age 53. Brian Davidson was assistant principal at Fox Lane Middle School in Bedford who worked in the Bedford Central School District for 20 years. He also served as a guidance counselor during that time. Davidson had been on leave for the past year, according to BCSD Superintendent of Schools Christopher Manno. He died on Thursday, Aug. 16. He is survived by his wife Sharon and children, Emma, Olivia and Devin, and was predeceased by another daughter, Katie. Davidson was a resid…
Lifestyle
Seen One? List Of Black Bear Sightings In Fairfield County, State Released
Once a rare sight, the black bear is making a comeback in Fairfield County -- and statewide. The Connecticut State Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reported that a total of 7,493 black bear sightings have been reported in Connecticut in the past year, from Aug. 10, 2017 to Aug. 5 of this year, including hundreds in Fairfield County. Most of the sightings have come in Northern Fairfield, with Newtown easily taking the top spot with more than 200 sightings, followed by Brookfield and Danbury. Here's the complete rundown of sightings in Fairfield County: Bethel: 24;…
Police & Fire
Nine Westchester Residents Charged With Driving While Impaired
With local and state police agencies cracking down on drunk, drugged and distracted driving, several local residents were among nearly two dozen in the area who found themselves on the wrong side of the law. As part of the STOP-DWI crackdown, State Police troopers busted several motorists for driving while intoxicated as they attempt to stop motorists from drinking and driving in the area. Police said that during the enforcement, drivers can expect a number of sobriety checkpoints and DWI patrols. Troopers will also be looking for motorists who are using their phones and other electronic de…
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Multiple Thefts From Unlocked Vehicles Reported In Brookfield
Police investigators in Brookfield are cautioning local residents to be more vigilant in locking their car doors overnight following a recent rash of break-ins of unlocked vehicles. The Brookfield Police Department issued an alert this week after receiving multiple reports of thefts from unlocked vehicles throughout the town over the past few days. The thefts come on the heels of two cars being stolen in nearby Newtown. Investigators noted that the break-ins have not been limited to any one section of the town, and it has been prevalent throughout Brookfield. “We would like to strongly urg…
Police & Fire
Police Chase Starting In Newtown, Bridgeport Ends With Home Invasion
A wild police chase that started in Newtown and continued through Bridgeport ended with a crash, a foot chase and a home invasion, according to Connecticut State Police. The incident began around 6:45 p.m. Monday when Troop A was notified by the Bridgeport and Newtown police departments that they were in pursuit of a 2014 white Honda Accord that was wanted for transporting firearms, state police said. The chase went through Bridgeport, Trumbull, Monroe, and Newtown before officers lost sight of the vehicle in Brookfield, officials said. State police spotted the vehicle near Exit 14, and th…
Police & Fire
'Near Tragic' Incident Detailed By Police In Fairfield County
As Fairfield County continues recovery efforts following Tuesday storm, what authorities described as a “near-tragic” incident involving carbon monoxide poisoning occurred when a family ran a generator inside a Brookfield home. Four people were rushed to Danbury Hospital for treatment - one of whom had to be transferred to an out-of-state hospital for more advanced care - after running the generator in their garage. Police also said that they have also received multiple calls involving chainsaw accidents as people attempt to clear debris from their yards. “If wires are involved do not go n…
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Police Seek Help In ID'ing Woman Involved In Fairfield County Investigation
Do you know her? Police in Brookfield are seeking the public’s assistance as they search for a woman spotted on surveillance cameras driving a car with allegedly stolen license plates. The Brookfield Police Department issued an alert this week regarding the suspect, a female driving a Dodge minivan, who is connected to an ongoing criminal investigation. According to investigators, the license plates on the vehicle were reported stolen and did not match the vehicle. Police officials have requested that locals share the information and photos on social media, and anyone who recognizes the su…
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Sheriff: Fairfield County Woman Driving Without Lights On Faces DWI Charge
A Fairfield County woman was busted by Putnam County Sheriff's deputies for DWI after they spotted her driving without lights. Mary K. Villaverde, 63, of Brookfield was arrested around 2:20 a.m., Saturday, March 24, when Deputy Sheriff Joseph Sadowski observed a car on Main Street in the Village of Brewster without any lights on and crossing into the oncoming lane of traffic, the department said. Sadowski stopped the vehicle and determined Villaverde was intoxicated. She was charged with driving while intoxicated with a BAC of .16%. Villaverde is due to appear in the Village of Brewster J…
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