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Beloved Yorktown Native, Former Firefighter Dies At 37, Remembered For Kindness Beloved Yorktown Native, Former Firefighter Dies At 37, Remembered For Kindness
Beloved Yorktown Native, Former Firefighter Dies At 37, Remembered For Kindness A beloved Northern Westchester native and former firefighter is being remembered for his kindness, generosity, and lasting impact on those who knew him following his unexpected passing. Reynaldo “Reycito” Sanchez, Jr., age 37, a resident of Miramar, Florida, and formerly of Yorktown Heights, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 31, according to his obituary. Born in the Dominican Republic on Sept. 25, 1987, he moved to Westchester, where he grew up, attended Yorktown High School, and graduated in 2006.  Reynaldo was a past member of the Harry Howard Hook and Ladder Co. of the Po…
Family Killed In Wrong-Way Merritt Parkway Crash On Way Home From Hospital Family Killed In Wrong-Way Merritt Parkway Crash On Way Home From Hospital
Family Killed In Wrong-Way Merritt Parkway Crash On Way Home From Hospital Three members of a Connecticut family killed in a wrong-way driver crash were on their way home from the hospital when killed. Related: IDs Released In Wrong-Way Merritt Parkway Crash With 4 Fatalities In Stratford ID Released For Driver In Stratford Crash That Killed 4 Fairfield County resident Steven P. Rowland, age 65, of Easton, was driving his aunt and uncle, Thomas and Olga Vitale, ages 80 and 81, also of Easton, home from Yale New Haven Hospital when all three were killed in the crash in Stratford, according to their obituaries. "While his death was abrupt and he…
ID Released For 21-Year-Old Driver In Merritt Parkway Crash That Killed 4 ID Released For 21-Year-Old Driver In Merritt Parkway Crash That Killed 4
ID Released For 21-Year-Old Driver In Merritt Parkway Crash That Killed 4 A 21-year-old Fairfield University student has been identified as the wrong-way driver involved in a Connecticut crash that killed three people, as well as himself.  Related: IDs Released In Wrong-Way Merritt Parkway Crash With 4 Fatalities In Stratford Massachusetts resident Alexander Dennis, age 21, of the town of Wayland in Middlesex County, was positively identified on Tuesday, May 14, by the state Medical Examiner's Office as the driver of a 2016 Honda CRV the wrong way on the Merritt Parkway (Route 15) in Fairfield County around 1:45 a.m., Thursday, May 9, in Stratford. S…
New Update: IDs Released In Wrong-Way Merritt Parkway Crash With 4 Fatalities New Update: IDs Released In Wrong-Way Merritt Parkway Crash With 4 Fatalities
New Update: IDs Released In Wrong-Way Merritt Parkway Crash With 4 Fatalities This story has been updated:  The identities have been released of three of the four people killed in an overnight crash on the Merritt Parkway (Route 15) in Fairfield County.  According to Connecticut State Police, the collision occurred around 1:45 a.m., Thursday, May 9, in Stratford. State Police said a 2016 Honda Civic was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes when it hit a 2010 Chrysler Country Touring van head-on. Both vehicles burst into flames. Killed in the crash were two Easton family members and a driver of the van, including: Steven Rowland, age 65, of East…
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…
Drunk Driver Busted With LSD During Traffic Stop In Capital Region, Police Say Drunk Driver Busted With LSD During Traffic Stop In Capital Region, Police Say
Drunk Driver Busted With LSD During Traffic Stop In Capital Region, Police Say A 36-year-old man is facing driving while intoxicated charges after allegedly being caught drunk behind the wheel with illegal drugs in the car, police said. The upstate New York incident happened Thursday evening, Aug. 31, in Warren County, on Route 9 in Lake George, according to state police. Connecticut resident Andrew Tustian, of Stratford, was stopped for multiple vehicle and traffic law violations before troopers determined he was intoxicated, police said. Troopers also discovered multiple controlled substances in the car, including lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), according to poli…
Same Store Burglarized Twice By 8 Suspects In Separate Incidents In Hudson Valley: Police Same Store Burglarized Twice By 8 Suspects In Separate Incidents In Hudson Valley: Police
Same Store Burglarized Twice By 8 Suspects In Separate Incidents In Hudson Valley: Police A total of eight suspects from Connecticut face charges after stealing from the same Hudson Valley store in two separate incidents, police said. The first of the thefts happened on Tuesday, Aug. 8 just after 4 p.m., when Putnam County Sheriff's Deputies saw several suspects entering and leaving an unnamed store in Southeast and delivering items to a vehicle in the parking lot.  According to the Sheriff's Office, the suspects were dressed in bubble jackets which were out of place in the warm weather, and appeared to be hiding items under them.  Sheriff's deputies then quickly took…
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…
Winning $1M CT Lottery Powerball Ticket Sold In Fairfield County Winning $1M CT Lottery Powerball Ticket Sold In Fairfield County
Winning $1M CT Lottery Powerball Ticket Sold In Fairfield County A winning million-dollar CT Lottery ticket was sold to a Fairfield County trust from a Connecticut package store. The Powerball ticket, which was purchased on behalf of the Hs and Mt Revocable Living Trust was sold at the Mill Plain Package Store on Mill Plain Road in Danbury and cashed in on Friday, May 13, according to CT Lottery. Mill Plain Package Store on Mill Plain Road in DanburyGoogle Maps street view Winning numbers for the Powerball game are drawn from a field of 1 to 69. The red Power Ball is then drawn from a separate field one to of 26. The Powerball drawing is televised ev…
Suspended Fairfield County K-9 Officer Killed, Buried Dogs at Training Facility, Police Say Suspended Fairfield County K-9 Officer Killed, Buried Dogs at Training Facility, Police Say
Suspended Fairfield County K-9 Officer Killed, Buried Dogs at Training Facility, Police Say A suspended Connecticut K-9 officer and another man have been charged with killing at least 10 dogs and burying them on his business property. New Canaan PD Officer David Rivera Jr., age 34, a Fairfield County resident in Stratford, turned himself in to Naugatuck Police in New Haven County on Monday, May 2, Department on an active warrant for events that took place at his business Black Rock Canine Training: Conspiracy to commit cruelty to animals Reckless endangerment  Conspiracy to commit euthanization of a canine Rivera was arrested along with his general manager New Haven County r…
Police Officer In Fairfield County Suspended Following Arrest On Explosives, Weapons Charges Police Officer In Fairfield County Suspended Following Arrest On Explosives, Weapons Charges
Police Officer In Fairfield County Suspended Following Arrest On Explosives, Weapons Charges A police officer in Fairfield County charged with illegally possessing explosives and an assault weapon has been placed on leave. David Rivera of the New Canaan PD was charged on Thursday, April 28, in his hometown of Stratford after quantities of high explosives were found improperly stored in his home, said Joseph T. Corradino, Fairfield State's Attorney. Following the search and charges, the New Canaan Police Department placed Rivera on leave on Wednesday, April 27, said Chief Leon Krolikowski, of the New Canaan Police. He is prohibited from serving as an active-duty New Canaan off…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region Much of the region saw the first significant snowfall of the season from a fast-moving winter storm that swept through the region overnight Thursday, Jan. 6 into Friday, Jan. 7. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 5.5 inches Nassau County East Williston, 8 inches Elmont, 6.6 inches Jericho, 7.1 inches Massapequa, 7 inches Syosset, 8.3 inches Suffolk County Islip Airport, 5.6 inches Manorville, 6 i…
Fairfield County Man Wins $100,000 In CT State Lottery Fairfield County Man Wins $100,000 In CT State Lottery
Fairfield County Man Wins $100,000 In CT State Lottery A Fairfield County man is feeling lucky after winning big on a scratcher in the Connecticut State Lottery. Danbury resident Anthony Fajardo Salinas was the latest to claim a big prize after cashing in a "$100,000 Cashword 11" ticket on Monday, Aug. 2 that was sold at Sams Food in Bethel. According to CT Lottery, “when a winning scratch ticket is validated through a Lottery Retailer's terminal, the remaining number of unclaimed prizes for that prize level is automatically updated reflecting one less prize. Until the individual or group presents their winning ticket for claim at CT Lottery He…
Fairfield County Man Admits To Role In Car Theft Ring In Connecticut, Neighboring States Fairfield County Man Admits To Role In Car Theft Ring In Connecticut, Neighboring States
Fairfield County Man Admits To Role In Car Theft Ring In Connecticut, Neighboring States A Fairfield County man has admitted to his role in a car theft ring in Connecticut and neighboring states. Christopher Mulkern, also known as “Chucky,” age 21, of Stratford, pleaded guilty Friday, April 30 before US District Court in Bridgeport to a federal car theft offense. According to court documents and statements made in court, the FBI, Connecticut State Police, and local police have been investigating multiple car theft rings in Connecticut, and violent crimes that are being committed using stolen vehicles. The investigation revealed that Mulkern and others have stolen numerous…
22-Year-Old From Fairfield County Accused Of Setting Off Fireworks Inside Upstate NY Walmart 22-Year-Old From Fairfield County Accused Of Setting Off Fireworks Inside Upstate NY Walmart
22-Year-Old From Fairfield County Accused Of Setting Off Fireworks Inside Upstate NY Walmart A 22-year-old Fairfield County man was arrested by New York State Police after setting off fireworks inside an upstate Walmart location, investigators said. New York State Police troopers were dispatched to Walmart on Old Glick Road in Wilton, Saratoga County, on Saturday, March 27, where there was a report of someone setting off fireworks in the electronics department. The investigation into the incident led police to Stratford resident Leonardo Miller, who was located and taken into custody without further incident after being accused of setting off the fireworks intentionally. No injuri…
Fairfield County Woman Arrested For Impersonating Officer, Fleeing Police At Capitol Checkpoint Fairfield County Woman Arrested For Impersonating Officer, Fleeing Police At Capitol Checkpoint
Fairfield County Woman Arrested For Impersonating Officer, Fleeing Police At Capitol Checkpoint A Connecticut woman has been accused of impersonating a police officer at a Capitol security checkpoint put in place for the Presidential Inauguration. At approximately 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16, United States Capitol Police officers stopped the woman at First Street and Columbus Circle, NE, at the checkpoint.  The woman presented what was identified as a military challenge coin, and stated that she was a law enforcement officer, according to Capitol Police.  Metro DC Police reported that the woman also said she was “a part of the presidential cabinet." As the USCP off…
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Making Anti-Semitic Death Threats To Fairfield County Resident Hudson Valley Man Charged With Making Anti-Semitic Death Threats To Fairfield County Resident
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Making Anti-Semitic Death Threats To Fairfield County Resident Federal officials have taken a Hudson Valley man into custody for allegedly making anti-Semitic death threats to a Jewish person from Fairfield County during religious holidays. Rockland County resident Christopher Rascoll, who has faced criminal charges before, has been charged with making death threats to the Stratford resident last year, beginning on the first day of Hanukkah. It is alleged that on Dec. 23 last year, Rascoll, of Blauvelt, began sending his victim - who is Jewish - threatening text messages, U.S. Attorney for Connecticut John Durham said.  In several messages, …
Amazon To Open Facility In Fairfield County Amazon To Open Facility In Fairfield County
Amazon To Open Facility In Fairfield County Amazon is set to open a new distribution center in Fairfield County early next year, potentially creating hundreds of jobs for area residents. The retail giant announced that it will set up shop in Stratford as soon as Jan. 1 next year on Long Beach Boulevard as part of a seven-year pact between the city and company. “We are pleased to be welcoming Amazon to Stratford,” Stratford Mayor Laura Hoydick, said. “Stratford is an ideal location for this new distribution center for Amazon. We have great transportation access as well as a terrific skilled labor force ready to take on the jobs Amazo…
Fairfield County Dentist Charged With Child Exploitation Offenses After Instagram Investigation Fairfield County Dentist Charged With Child Exploitation Offenses After Instagram Investigation
Fairfield County Dentist Charged With Child Exploitation Offenses After Instagram Investigation A dentist in Fairfield County has been charged with child exploitation offenses after an FBI Instagram investigation. Scott David Cohen, 39, of Stratford, was arrested on Friday, Oct. 25 and charged by federal criminal complaint with multiple child sexual exploitation offenses, John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Brian C. Turner, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, announced. In a 23-page indictment, earlier this month, it is alleged that Cohen, using the username “drpinstripe13,” began c…
Alert Issued For Fairfield County Woman Last Seen In New York Alert Issued For Fairfield County Woman Last Seen In New York
Alert Issued For Fairfield County Woman Last Seen In New York Police are searching for a Fairfield County woman last seen in New York who has been missing for more than three weeks. Michelle Pierce, 41, also known as Michelle Schmader, of Stratford, was last seen in Oneida County, New York on Aug. 16, said Stratford Police Capt. Frank Eannotti. Pierce reportedly has a history of medical problems and is considered an endangered missing person, he said. Information received suggests she could be in Rome, New York. She has no known connections in New York.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Jon Policano 24/7 via voice or text …
21-Year-Old Killed By Fallen Tree Limb In Fairfield Was Personal Trainer In Stamford 21-Year-Old Killed By Fallen Tree Limb In Fairfield Was Personal Trainer In Stamford
21-Year-Old Killed By Fallen Tree Limb In Fairfield Was Personal Trainer In Stamford A 21-year-old  man killed by a fallen tree limb during a severe storm in Fairfield was a personal trainer in Stratford. Jarrod M. Marotto died Wednesday, July 17, when a large tree limb fell on the driver's side of his vehicle in front of 3595 Park Ave., said Fairfield Police Capt. Robert Kalamaras. When officers responded they found Marotto, of Southington, unconscious in the driver seat, Kalamaras said. Police and fire rescue had to wait for an electrical crew to shut down the power before being able to free him from the vehicle. He was transported to St. Vincent’s Medic…
Cuomo Signs Equal Pay Law At Champion USA Women's Soccer Team's NYC Canyon Of Heroes Parade Cuomo Signs Equal Pay Law At Champion USA Women's Soccer Team's NYC Canyon Of Heroes Parade
Cuomo Signs Equal Pay Law At Champion USA Women's Soccer Team's NYC Canyon Of Heroes Parade At the ticker-tape parade celebrating the World Champion USA Women's Soccer Team, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed pay equity legislation to close the gender wage gap. Minutes before the Wednesday, July 10 parade through the Canyon of Heroes in downtown Manhattan, Cuomo also called on US Soccer to pay the women's national team the same as the men's national team. "There is no rationale why women should not get paid what men get paid. These are women's soccer players, they play the same game as the men's soccer players, and they play it better -- so if there is any economic rationale, the men should…
Fairfield County Goalkeeper, Two LIers Help US Women's Soccer Team Win World Cup Final Fairfield County Goalkeeper, Two LIers Help US Women's Soccer Team Win World Cup Final
Fairfield County Goalkeeper, Two LIers Help US Women's Soccer Team Win World Cup Final A goalkeeper from Fairfield County and two Long Island natives helped the United States win the FIFA Women's World Cup final 2-0 over the Netherlands on Sunday, July 7. Alyssa Naeher of Stratford picked up the shutout, playing the entire game. The two Long Islanders on the team are: Allie Long, a midfielder from Northport, and Crystal Dunn, a defender, from Rockville Centre. It was the second straight World Cup championship for the USA team and record fourth overall. Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle scored the goals for the US. Rapinoe finished the tournament with six goals, tied f…
Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers arrested nearly a dozen alleged impaired drivers in the Hudson Valley over the weekend. Local residents charged include:  Westchester County On Friday, June 28, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Walter Lara, 25, of Peekskill, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 6 in Cortlandt, 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 Friday, June 28, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Paul E. Quizhpi Sacasari, 34, of Peekskill, for DWI. …
Six From Westchester, Fairfield Counties Charged After Police Break Up Underage Drinking Party Six From Westchester, Fairfield Counties Charged After Police Break Up Underage Drinking Party
Six From Westchester, Fairfield Counties Charged After Police Break Up Underage Drinking Party This story has been updated. Six minors were charged for alleged underage drinking after police responded to a report of screaming coming from a home in Fairfield County. The incident took place around 2:30 a.m., Saturday, June 15, when officers responded to the area of Dudley Road and Spoonwood Road in Wilton for a report of people screaming, said Wilton Police. When police arrived on the scene, they found the screaming was coming from 115 Dudley Road due to a party with underage drinking taking place, police said. Six people from both Westchester and Fairfield counties were issued a tic…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Area How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Area
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…
Alert Issued For 'Endangered Runaway' Teen Girl Last Seen In Westchester Alert Issued For 'Endangered Runaway' Teen Girl Last Seen In Westchester
Alert Issued For 'Endangered Runaway' Teen Girl Last Seen In Westchester A 17-year-old girl who went missing in Fairfield County early last week, prompting an alert, was spotted in Westchester, leading to a new advisory. Andrea Dixon, described as an endangered runaway by police, has been missing from Stratford since Nov. 20.   Dixon was last seen on Friday, Nov. 23 at Mount Vernon Avenue in Mount Vernon, where she was staying with a friend.  Dixon has ties to the Bronx and is reported to have a personality disorder. Anyone with information as to Andrea Dixon’s whereabouts is asked to call the Stratford Police detective division at 203-385-…
How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Tuesday's Storms How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Tuesday's Storms
How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Tuesday's Storms Here's a rundown of rainfall totals from Tuesday's storms that caused flooding in parts of the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County. Connecticut Fairfield County Trumbull 7.32 inches, 9:42 p.m.  Shelton 5.28 inches, 7:52 p.m. Wilton 5.25 inches, 6:30 p.m. Westport 4.04 inches, 7:57 p.m. Norwalk 3.57 inches, 8 p.m. New Canaan 3.49 inches, 5 p.m. Danbury 2.71 inches, 8 p.m. Fairfield 2.66 inches, 7:54 p.m. Stratford 2.38 inches, 8:05 p.m. Brookfield 2.37 inches 10 p.m. New Fairfield 2.27 inches, 7:15 p.m. Bethel 2 inches, 3 p.m. Bridgeport Airport 1.97 inches, 8 p.m. Darien 1.54 i…
$500K New Canaan Lunch Ladies Embezzlement Case Moves To Court $500K New Canaan Lunch Ladies Embezzlement Case Moves To Court
$500K New Canaan Lunch Ladies Embezzlement Case Moves To Court The two lunch ladies who allegedly embezzled nearly a half-million dollars from the New Canaan School District were in court on Tuesday, claiming their innocence and blaming the school district for being negligent. Earlier this month, Stratford resident Joanne Pascarelli, 61, and sister Marie Wilson, 67, of Wilton, were arrested, following a lengthy investigation into an alleged scheme that net the two lunch ladies $478,588 over a five-year span. They have been out on released on $50,000 bail. Each sister has been charged with larceny, defrauding a public community. On Tuesday, in Norwalk S…
$500K Lunch Ladies Embezzlement Case Sparks Questions In New Canaan, National Coverage $500K Lunch Ladies Embezzlement Case Sparks Questions In New Canaan, National Coverage
$500K Lunch Ladies Embezzlement Case Sparks Questions In New Canaan, National Coverage The two sisters who embezzled nearly a half-million dollars from the New Canaan School District while working as lunch ladies has garnered national attention, and led to countless questions from the community about their elaborate scheme and how it was able to continue for years. New Canaan Police detectives launched their lengthy investigation - which included more than 20 interviews - on Dec. 21 when the Board of Education filed a complaint about financial inadequacies Saxe Middle School and the New Canaan High School cafeterias. Earlier this month, Stratford resident Joanne Pascarelli and…