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Woman Accused Of Using Cell Phone While Driving During Fatal Crash In Northern Fairfield County Woman Accused Of Using Cell Phone While Driving During Fatal Crash In Northern Fairfield County
Woman Accused Of Using Cell Phone While Driving During Fatal Crash In Northern 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…
31-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Man Found Dead At Home In Ridgefield 31-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Man Found Dead At Home In Ridgefield
31-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Man Found Dead At Home In Ridgefield 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…
Ryan Reynolds Visits Popular Theater In Fairfield County Ryan Reynolds Visits Popular Theater In Fairfield County
Ryan Reynolds Visits Popular Theater In Fairfield County A hat and glasses couldn't hide the identity of the "Deadpool & Wolverine" star and Westchester County resident Ryan Reynolds when he walked into a popular Fairfield County theater to take in a movie. Reynolds, married to acclaimed actress Blake Lively, took his children to the Prospector Theater in Ridgefield this week. And even though Reynolds wanted to see the movie InsideOut 2 with his kids, which was sold out, they bypassed his own movie and headed for "Despicable Me 4" instead. The star, who lives with Lively and their four children in a $5.7 million mansion in Pound Ridge, just…
Beloved Northern Westchester High School Student Dies At Age 16 Beloved Northern Westchester High School Student Dies At Age 16
Beloved Northern Westchester High School Student Dies At Age 16 A 16-year-old Northern Westchester high school student is being remembered for her determination to keep working and learning throughout her courageous battle with cancer.  Brooke Audrey D’Aleo, a student at John Jay High School in Lewisboro, died on Thursday, June 27 at the age of 16 after a battle with leukemia, according to her obituary.  Born in 2007, D’Aleo began life as a joyful baby, "always smiling and giggling," her obituary said. As the years went on, she grew into a role model for her younger sister and best friend, Paige, and became known for her selflessnes…
Scam Alert: Police In Fairfield County Warn Of Fake Jury Duty Phone Calls Scam Alert: Police In Fairfield County Warn Of Fake Jury Duty Phone Calls
Scam Alert: Police In Fairfield County Warn Of Fake Jury Duty Phone Calls Authorities alerted residents to be on high alert after multiple people got phony calls about attending jury duty. The Fairfield County warning was made on Friday, June 28 by police in the town of Ridgefield. According to the local authorities, several residents had been contacted about attending jury duty by somebody using a phone number with the area code 203. The scammer claimed to be a Sergeant from the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office. Police emphasized that these calls (and sometimes emails) are scams, and that court officers will never ask for information such as a Social Secu…
New Info Released After 2 Boys, 2 Girls Pursued From Wilton Caught After Crash In Ridgefield New Info Released After 2 Boys, 2 Girls Pursued From Wilton Caught After Crash In Ridgefield
New Info Released After 2 Boys, 2 Girls Pursued From Wilton Caught After Crash In Ridgefield New information has been released regarding an incident in which two boys and two girls were apprehended by police after crashing in Fairfield County. At about 4:25 p.m. on Friday, May 27, a concerned citizen contacted the Wilton Police Department to report a young girl appeared to have been forced into a black Subaru station wagon with no plates by a male individual in the area of Ridgefield Road and Drum Hill Road. The vehicle had then left the area, heading towards Ridgefield, said Lieutenant Anna Tornello of the Wilton Police Department, who said that the&n…
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…
Update: Woman, 30, ID'd As Victim In Hudson Valley Fatal Wrong-Way Collision Update: Woman, 30, ID'd As Victim In Hudson Valley Fatal Wrong-Way Collision
Southeast Fatal Crash Update: Woman, 30, ID'd As Victim A 30-year-old woman has been identified as the victim of a wrong-way driver fatal crash on I-84 in the Hudson Valley. Related: Wrong-Way Crash: 1 Killed In Hudson Valley The crash occurred in Putnam County around 4 a.m. Monday, April 8, near mile marker 68 eastbound on I-84 in the town of Southeast. According to Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police, a Subaru Cross Trek driven by Alexandra R. Quinn, age 30, of Ridgefield, Connecticut, was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes when it struck an eastbound 2024 Volvo tractor-trailer. Quinn was pronounced de…
Corner Deli Closes After 14-Year Run In Ridgefield Corner Deli Closes After 14-Year Run In Ridgefield
Corner Deli Closes After 14-Year Run In Ridgefield After 14 years of serving plenty of hot egg sandwiches on a roll, subs, and homemade chicken soup, a popular Fairfield County deli has closed. The owners of Tony's Corner Deli at 622 Main St., in Ridgefield, announced on Facebook on Saturday, March 23, that they were walking away from the business. "We want to thank all of our customers for the last 14 years for your patronage," Rosely and Domenick said. "It’s been a pleasure serving this community and we have endured some beautiful friendships with our customers and will cherish them forever." The couple said COVID brought the busine…
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Westchester, Region For Winter Storm New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Westchester, Region For Winter Storm
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Westchester, Region For Winter Storm Here are snowfall reports from the region for the winter storm that is sweeping through the Northeast on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Totals are from the National Weather Service and submissions from Daily Voice readers: Location        Amount        Time/Date      Provider New York Westchester County Peekskill 10.3 inches 1000 AM 02/13 Public Croton-on-Hudso 10.5 inches 12:45 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission North Salem/Peach Lake 10.0 inches 0430 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission Croton-on-Hudson …
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Reports From Region For Winter Storm How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Reports From Region For Winter Storm
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Reports From Region For Winter Storm Here are snowfall reports from the region for the winter storm that swept through the Northeast overnight Monday, Jan. 15 into Tuesday, Jan. 16. Totals are from the National Weather Service: Location        Amount        Time/Date      Provider New York Westchester County New Rochelle 1.7 inches 0730 AM 01/16 Public Peekskill 1.3 inches 0630 AM 01/16 Public Armonk 1.3 inches 0800 AM 01/16 COCORAHS Peekskill 2.8 NNE 1.0 inches 0800 AM 01/16 COCORAHS South Salem 0.8 inches 0715 AM 01/16 COCORAHS Nassau County Levittown 3.0 inches…
Beloved Restaurant Closes After More Than Decade In Business In Ridgefield Beloved Restaurant Closes After More Than Decade In Business In Ridgefield
Beloved Restaurant Closes After More Than Decade In Business In Ridgefield A restaurant in Connecticut serving up authentic Greek food to gyro lovers near and far has shut down after over a decade in the business. On Saturday, Dec. 30, popular Fairfield County eatery Gyro On Pita, located in Ridgefield, shocked customers with a sudden announcement that the Greek spot, open since 2012, would be closing. “Gyro On Pita is closed for business,” the announcement read alongside a picture of the restaurant empty and with the lights off. “Thank you for all the support throughout the years.” Posted by Gyro On Pita on Saturday, December 30, 2023 Opened by Kostas …
Drunk Driver Nabbed After Striking Guard Rail, Fleeing Scene In Wilton: Police Drunk Driver Nabbed After Striking Guard Rail, Fleeing Scene In Wilton: Police
Drunk Driver Nabbed After Striking Guard Rail, Fleeing Scene In Wilton: Police A 47-year-old woman faces several charges after crashing into a guard rail in Fairfield County while drunk and driving away from the scene before eventually being caught, police announced.  The incident happened on Wednesday, Dec. 20 around 9:30 p.m., when a 1998 Chevrolet Suburban driven by Ridgefield resident Paula Carter, age 47, was traveling north on Danbury Road by the intersection with Olmstead Hill Road in Wilton and struck a guardrail, according to Wilton Police.  Carter then drove away from the scene but was soon pulled over by a Wilton patrol officer, police said. …
Hit-Run Suspect Dies In Crash Minutes After Officers Give Up Pursuit In Wilton: Police Hit-Run Suspect Dies In Crash Minutes After Officers Give Up Pursuit In Wilton: Police
Hit-Run Suspect Dies In Crash Minutes After Officers Give Up Pursuit In Wilton: Police A man who officers briefly followed after leaving the scene of a collision was killed in a crash in Fairfield County just minutes after authorities decided to end the pursuit, police said. Georgia resident Amir Maalyjah Goodall-Reid, age 28, was killed in a crash that happened in Wilton on Wednesday, Dec. 20 just after 8 p.m., according to Wilton Police Department Lt. Anna Tornello.  The events leading up to the crash began just after 7:50 p.m. when Wilton Police received a report from someone following a gray SUV that had struck their vehicle on the Merritt Parkway (Route 15) and…
New Update: Missing 57-Year-Old Ridgefield Man Found Dead, Police Say New Update: Missing 57-Year-Old Ridgefield Man Found Dead, Police Say
New Update: Missing 57-Year-Old Ridgefield Man Found Dead, Police Say This story has been updated: A missing Connecticut man who disappeared while trail hiking has been found dead. Fairfield County resident Jack Gordon, age 57, had last been seen in his hometown of Ridgefield on Sunday, Dec. 3 was located deceased Gordon had left home to go hiking in the Bennetts Farm Trail System area in Ridgefield,.  After 18 hours of searching the area on foot and with drones, K-9 dogs, and air support, he was located, said Capt. Jeff Raines, of the Ridgefield Police. "The incident was not deemed suspicious and there is no danger to the public," Raines sa…
Woman Assaulted By Couple After Fight Over Unleashed Dog In Northern Westchester: Police Woman Assaulted By Couple After Fight Over Unleashed Dog In Northern Westchester: Police
Woman Assaulted By Couple After Fight Over Unleashed Dog In Northern Westchester: Police A couple faces charges after a middle-aged Connecticut woman was assaulted on a Northern Westchester hiking trail following a dispute over an unleashed dog, police said.  Around 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5, authorities received a call from a woman who said that she had been assaulted at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, located in the towns of Lewisboro and Pound Ridge. According to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary, the woman told authorities that she had been walking on a trail in the reservation when an unleashed dog ran up behind her.  She t…
Support Pours In For Family Of Beloved Ridgefield High School Student Who Died At Age 15 Support Pours In For Family Of Beloved Ridgefield High School Student Who Died At Age 15
Support Pours In For Family Of Beloved Ridgefield High School Student Who Died At Age 15 A prayer vigil will be held to honor a 15-year-old high school student who died unexpectedly in Fairfield County. Thomas John Bergeron III, of Ridgefield, died on Monday, Oct. 30. Tommy was the beloved son of Eliana (Romero) and Thomas John Bergeron Jr., and the loving brother of Luna Bergeron, according to his obituary.  Ridgefield Public Schools officials made the announcement to the community on Monday but did not name the student. A GoFundMe started for the family by friends said "The unexpected death of a child is an unimaginable loss that no one can prepare for." The fundraiser, w…
Brand-New Clothing Store Set To Open Soon In Ridgefield Brand-New Clothing Store Set To Open Soon In Ridgefield
Brand-New Clothing Store Set To Open Soon In Ridgefield A new Connecticut shop for women, by women, is preparing to open its doors to the public. Elegant Ridgefield, located at the former Chase bank location at 98 Grove St. in Ridgefield, is getting ready for its big day on Tuesday, Oct. 3, when the storefront opens to the public. A “luxury showroom” featuring dresses galore, Elegant Ridgefield’s message is simple: to “women own and reveal confidence at any special occasion.” Owned by Elizabeth Murray Ellis, Elegant Ridgefield hopes to help women who need dresses find an outfit perfectly suited for them. “Women will find styles that fit be…
Teen Duo Nabbed In Carjacking Inside Home Garage In Fairfield County, Stolen Cars Recovered Teen Duo Nabbed In Carjacking Inside Home Garage In Fairfield County, Stolen Cars Recovered
Teen Duo Nabbed In Carjacking Inside Home Garage In Fairfield County, Stolen Cars Recovered Two 16-year-old boys have been charged with the brutal carjacking and beating of the vehicle owner in Fairfield County. Click here for a new, updated story: Third Suspect Now Sought In Violent Home Garage Carjacking In Westport On Tuesday, Sept. 19, Westport Police arrested one of the teens in connection with the carjacking that took place in Westport around 3:50 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 17 on Bayberry Lane. Based on information obtained by the Detective Bureau, a warrant to search a residence in Hartford County in Berlin was secured, said Lt. Eric Woods, of the Westport Police. On Monday, …
Swimmer Goes Missing At State Park In Ridgefield Swimmer Goes Missing At State Park In Ridgefield
Swimmer Goes Missing At State Park In Ridgefield 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…
Fairfield County 25-Year-Old Sentenced For Crushing Officer During Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Fairfield County 25-Year-Old Sentenced For Crushing Officer During Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
Fairfield County 25-Year-Old Sentenced For Crushing Officer During Jan. 6 Capitol Riot A 20-something Connecticut man who used a riot shield as a weapon and pinned an officer between doors has been sentenced for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot. Fairfield County resident Patrick Edward McCaughey III, age 25, of Ridgefield, was sentenced on Friday, April 14, to seven-and-a-half years in prison on nine offenses, said Matthew M. Graves, US Attorney for the District of Columbia. The 25-year-old McCaughey was found guilty following a bench trial in September 2022 along with co-defendants Tristan Chandler Stevens, age 26, of Pensacola, Flori…
Popular Store To Close After 70 Years In Business In Ridgefield Popular Store To Close After 70 Years In Business In Ridgefield
Popular Store To Close After 70 Years In Business In Ridgefield One of Fairfield County's go-to office supply and stationery stores that has been around for almost 70 years is closing its doors for good. Squash's Office Supply in Ridgefield announced on Facebook that the store is closing because "they are ready to retire." An exact date wasn't given, but because the store, where you can find everything from stationery to office supplies, is turning 70, everything is on sale and some items are even 70 percent off until they finally clear out the stock and close their doors. The store which is also popular with artists who stop in to purchase art supplie…
Longtime NYPD Officer, Attorney From Hudson Valley Dies At Age 56 Longtime NYPD Officer, Attorney From Hudson Valley Dies At Age 56
Longtime Nypd Officer, Attorney From Hudson Valley Dies At Age 56 A beloved former NYPD officer from the Hudson Valley who dedicated much of his life to serving the department in various roles and practicing his faith has died.  Putnam County resident John Welch, of Mahopac, died on Thursday, April 6 at the age of 56, according to his obituary.  Born in the Bronx in 1967, Welch graduated from Mount Saint Michael Academy before earning a bachelor's degree and a law degree from St. John’s University in Queens.  Welch then began a career in law enforcement and joined the NYPD, serving as a police officer for 26 years before being as…
4 Charged With Selling Cocaine, Fentanyl, Pills In Fairfield County, Police Say 4 Charged With Selling Cocaine, Fentanyl, Pills In Fairfield County, Police Say
4 Charged With Selling Cocaine, Fentanyl, Pills In Fairfield County, Police Say 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…
Hunter From Hudson Valley Accused Of Killing, Skinning Pet Dogs He Mistook For Coyotes Hunter From Hudson Valley Accused Of Killing, Skinning Pet Dogs He Mistook For Coyotes
Hunter From Hudson Valley Accused Of Killing, Skinning Pet Dogs He Mistook For Coyotes A New York man faces criminal charges after allegedly killing and skinning two pet dogs in Connecticut that he thought were coyotes.  Putnam County resident Michael Konschak, age 61, of Carmel, faces tampering with evidence, forgery, and hunting-related violation charges after allegedly killing the two dogs in northern Fairfield County on Friday, Nov. 18 after they escaped their owner's home.  Konschak was arrested by environmental conservation police associated with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental protection on Wednesday, Feb. 8, according to court documents.  The …
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
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…
Teen Duo Who Stole SUV May Be Involved In Pair Of Shootings, Danbury Police Say Teen Duo Who Stole SUV May Be Involved In Pair Of Shootings, Danbury Police Say
Teen Duo Who Stole SUV May Be Involved In Pair Of Shootings, Danbury Police Say Two Danbury teens have been arrested for allegedly stealing a Honda CRV that may have been involved with two shootings in the area and taking police on a high-speed pursuit. The incidents began in Danbury around 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23 when officers responded to Mill Ridge Road for two separate shots fired complaints, police said. In both incidents, homes were shot at by one or more occupants of a car driving through the area. As a result, several of the houses were damaged by bullets. While many of the homes were occupied, there were no reported injuries, police said. During a…
Ridgefield Woman Charged With DUI, Operating Without License At School In Wilton Ridgefield Woman Charged With DUI, Operating Without License At School In Wilton
Ridgefield Woman Charged With DUI, Operating Without License At School In Wilton A Fairfield County woman was busted for an alleged DUI at a school after police were alerted to a woman that was intoxicated. Jolene Matthews, age 46, of Ridgefield, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 22 at the Cider Mill School at 240 School Road. According to Lt. Gregg Phillipson, of the Wilton Police, officers responded to the school for a possible woman who was intoxicated and seen getting into a white 2019 Nisan Sentra and driving out of the parking lot. As officers arrived at the school, Matthew was seen pulling back into the school parking lot and getting out of her car, Phillipson said…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region A quick-moving storm season brought the first accumulating snowfall to the region. Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources as of Monday morning, Dec. 12. If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment. New York Manhattan Central Park, Trace Queens LaGuardia Airport, 0.4 inches Nassau County Manhasset Hills, 0.3 inches Suffolk County North Babylon, 0.4 inches Islip Airport, 0.4 inches West Islip, 0.2 inches Rockland County Chestnut Ridge, 2.1 inches Orange County Monroe 3.5 inches Westchester Westc…
Fentanyl Poisoning Death Of 26-Year-Old Fairfield County Man At Bachelor Party Leads To Arrest Fentanyl Poisoning Death Of 26-Year-Old Fairfield County Man At Bachelor Party Leads To Arrest
Fentanyl Poisoning Death Of 26-Year-Old Fairfield County Man At Bachelor Party Leads To Arrest The death of a 26-year-old Connecticut resident from fentanyl poisoning at a bachelor party in the state of Florida has led to the arrest of an Alabama man on murder charges. John Nabors, 26, of Mountain Brook, Alabama, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 30 for the incident that killed Fairfield County resident Thomas "Tom" Gleason of Ridgefield. Gleason, who grew up in Newtown where he attended the Hawley School, was found in distress when deputies responded to a medical assist call on Sand Dunes Road in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, on Saturday, May 14, said the Walton County Sheriff's Departm…
Self-Proclaimed 'Valley Girl,' Entertainment Division Director In Westchester Dies At Age 59 Self-Proclaimed 'Valley Girl,' Entertainment Division Director In Westchester Dies At Age 59
Self-Proclaimed 'Valley Girl,' Entertainment Division Director In Westchester Dies At Age 59 A nationally-recognized insurance specialist for celebrities and professional athletes died after a battle with cancer.  Fairfield County resident Katie Knowles Surgot, of Ridgefield, died on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the age of 59, according to her obituary.  A lover of going to the beach, concerts, and movies who called herself a "Valley Girl," Surgot was born in Encino, California, the state where she also graduated from high school, married, and earned her degree at California State University, Northridge, her obituary said.  Eventually, Surgot moved to New…