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Mutilated Birds Found In Garbage Bag In Kent: Could Be Ritualistic Killings, SPCA Says Mutilated Birds Found In Garbage Bag In Kent: Could Be Ritualistic Killings, SPCA Says
Mutilated Birds Found In Garbage Bag In Kent: Could Be Ritualistic Killings, SPCA Says Authorities are once again investigating a gruesome case of animal cruelty in Putnam County after a bag containing mutilated and decapitated birds was discovered on the side of a road.  According to the Putnam County SPCA, the discovery was made around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3, when the Town of Kent Police Department contacted SPCA detectives about a clear garbage bag found on Holland Drive near Route 52.  Inside the bag were two mutilated and decapitated roosters and one mutilated and decapitated white dove, investigators said. The location of the find is just a short distanc…
Lanes Reopen After Truck Fire, Fuel Spill On I-84 In Patterson (DEVELOPING) Lanes Reopen After Truck Fire, Fuel Spill On I-84 In Patterson (DEVELOPING)
Lanes Reopen After Truck Fire, Fuel Spill On I-84 In Patterson (Developing) A crash involving an overturned truck and resulting fire caused major delays on Interstate 84 in Putnam on Tuesday morning, July 15. The crash happened east of Exit 61 (Route 311) in Patterson at around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, according to New York State Police and 511NY traffic reports.  One of two eastbound lanes was temporarily blocked in the area, but has since reopened.  According to traffic reports, the incident involved an overturned truck that caught on fire and spilled fuel. Injuries were reported.  More information about the crash has not yet been released.  Thi…
Crash Causes I-84 Delays Crash Causes I-84 Delays
Crash Causes I-84 Delays This story has been updated. An off-the-road crash of a commercial truck caused heavy delays on a stretch of I-84 early Sunday evening, Oct. 20. The crash happened westbound east of Exit 61 (Route 311) in Putnam. Recovery was expected to take up to five hours, state police said. "Expect heavy delays," state police said. "Avoid the area if possible."
Crash Causes I-84 Closure Crash Causes I-84 Closure
Crash Causes I-84 Closure A stretch of I-84 was closed after a serious crash. The closure, during the tailend of the evening commute on Monday, Oct. 7, was westbound between Route 312 (Exit 19) and Route 311 (Exit 18) in Putnam, with stopped traffic at the scene and gridlock back to the Fairfield County line.
Tractor-Trailer Overturns On I-84 Tractor-Trailer Overturns On I-84
Tractor-Trailer Overturns On I-84 This story has been updated. The left lane on a stretch of I-84 reopened earlier than expected after a crash involving an overturned tractor-trailer on Thursday morning, Feb. 21. The westbound incident occurred in Putnam County at Route 311 (Exit 18). A heavy tow-truck wrecker arrived at the scene and removed the trailer at around 8 a.m. The lane had originally been expected to be closed until about 10 a.m., state police said. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Crash Involving Overturned Tractor-Trailer, Car Causes I-84 Closure Crash Involving Overturned Tractor-Trailer, Car Causes I-84 Closure
Crash Involving Overturned Tractor-Trailer, Car Causes I-84 Closure Click here for an updated story: One Killed In Crash That Will Keep I-84 Closed Through Early Afternoon An early morning crash involving an overturned tractor-trailer and a car has shut down a stretch of I-84 on Monday. The closure is eastbound in Putnam County near Exit 17 (Ludingtonville Road/Route 43) and is expected to last through the morning commute. As a detour, motorists should take Exit 17 to Route 52 to Route 311 then get back on eastbound I-84, state police said. There has been at least one potentially life-threatening injury. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily …
Two School Buses Involved In Area Crash Two School Buses Involved In Area Crash
Two School Buses Involved In Area Crash About 20 students and a couple of adults are being evaluated following a crash between two school buses at the intersection of Route 311 and North Terry Hill Road in the Hamlet of Lake Carmel in the Town of Kent. No injuries were reported in the crash that occurred around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, officials said. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.