Mt. Kisco, NY
Police & Fire
Two Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Two Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Two Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops More than two dozen motorists were busted by New York State Police troopers recently as law enforcement agencies in the Hudson Valley continue a nationwide crackdown on drunk, drugged and distracted driving. Among the local motorists charged include:  Westchester County On Saturday, Sept. 15, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Luis V. Barreto Angamarca, 26, of Peekskill, for DWI. He was traveling on Furnace Dock Road in Cortlandt, when he was involved in a one-car motor vehicle crash. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Sept.…

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by Zak Failla
Mt. Kisco, NY
Police & Fire
Police Dish Out 52 Tickets In New Detail Along I-684 Corridor Police Dish Out 52 Tickets In New Detail Along I-684 Corridor
Police Dish Out 52 Tickets In New Detail Along I-684 Corridor Dozens of tickets were doled out by New York State Police troopers during a special speed enforcement operation in Westchester County along the I-684 corridor. During the detail, which was “conducted in furtherance of (New York State Police’s) mission to ensure highway safety for all users of the roadway,” on Tuesday, Sept. 18, troopers issued a total of 52 tickets for speeding, distracted driving and other vehicle and traffic violations on the interstate. The latest enforcement period comes on the heels of several others in recent months. Last month, a motorist who was busted driving nearl…

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by Zak Failla
White Plains, NY
Police & Fire
Police Will Ramp Up Drugged, Drunk Driving Patrols For Labor Day Weekend Police Will Ramp Up Drugged, Drunk Driving Patrols For Labor Day Weekend
Police Will Ramp Up Drugged, Drunk Driving Patrols For Labor Day Weekend State Police and local law enforcement will be out in force through Labor Day weekend as part of the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign to prevent drugged and drunk driving. The national enforcement period runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2018. The last few weeks of summer through Labor Day weekend traditionally results in heavy traffic volumes throughout the state. Unfortunately, this increased flow of traffic brings with it increased accidents, serious injuries and fatalities. Because this period is marked by increased travel and end of summer celebra…

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by Daily Voice
Fairfield, CT
Police & Fire
Police Announce Labor Day Weekend Detail Sites, Times Police Announce Labor Day Weekend Detail Sites, Times
Police Announce Labor Day Weekend Detail Sites, Times As millions of drivers get ready to hit the road to travel around the country for Labor Day Weekend, law enforcement agencies in Connecticut will be ramping up patrols, targeting distracted or impaired drivers. Connecticut State Police troopers issued an alert this week warning that they can expect heavy traffic on the roadways, and local residents should “exercise caution, allow extra time to reach their destination, don’t text and drive, set GPS destinations prior to traveling and use a hands-free device when talking on your cell phone (or) mobile device while operating a vehicle.” During…

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by Zak Failla
Newburgh, NY
Police & Fire
Seven From Orange County Nabbed For DWI In State Police Weekend Stops Seven From Orange County Nabbed For DWI In State Police Weekend Stops
Seven From Orange County Nabbed For DWI In State Police Weekend Stops With law enforcement agencies in the Hudson Valley cracking down on drunk, drugged and distracted driving, several local residents were among more than two dozen who found themselves charged over the weekend. Local residents charged were: Orange County On Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, State Police in Greenville arrested Adolfo Gonzalez, 37, of Middletown, for DWI. He was traveling in Middletown when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, State Police in Middletown a…

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by Zak Failla
White Plains, NY
Police & Fire
Westchester Supervisor Suggests Digital Speed Boards On County Highways Due To High MPH Tickets Westchester Supervisor Suggests Digital Speed Boards On County Highways Due To High MPH Tickets
Westchester Supervisor Suggests Digital Speed Boards On County Highways Due To High MPH Tickets Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner is suggesting a digital speed board be placed on Westchester parkways advising motorists how many tickets were issued. "If you don't like getting tickets avoid speeding on the Sprain Parkway: 60 tickets issued in one day!" Feiner said on Monday, Aug. 13. Sprain Brook Parkway is one of the more dangerous parkways in Westchester, according to Feiner, with numerous accidents, lots of speeding and periodic fatalities.  According to this Daily Voice article,  dozens of motorists were cited for speeding on the Sprain Brook Parkway on Tuesday,  Aug. 7 a…

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by Jon Craig
White Plains, NY
Police & Fire
Police Dish Out 60 Tickets In Sprain Brook Parkway Detail Police Dish Out 60 Tickets In Sprain Brook Parkway Detail
Police Dish Out 60 Tickets In Sprain Brook Parkway Detail Dozens of motorists were cited for speeding on the Sprain Brook Parkway on Tuesday, as police conducted a special speed enforcement detail in Westchester. New York State Police Troopers were out in force on the parkway on Tuesday in Greenburgh and Yonkers, dishing out a total of 60 tickets, including 49 for speeding. The latest detail is the most recent for State Police, who have been busy all summer in an attempt to curtail speeding and distracted driving.  Last week, a man was clocked going 99 mph during a detail on I-684. Last month, nearly 12,000 tickets were issued statewide during th…

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by Zak Failla
North Salem, NY
Police & Fire
Motorist Driving Nearly 100 MPH Among 88 Ticketed In Latest I-684 Detail Motorist Driving Nearly 100 MPH Among 88 Ticketed In Latest I-684 Detail
Motorist Driving Nearly 100 MPH Among 88 Ticketed In Latest I-684 Detail A motorist was busted driving nearly 100 mph in the rain on Wednesday, during a special police detail on I-684 in Westchester. New York State Police troopers dished out dozens of tickets in Bedford, including 67 for speeding during the detail. One motorist was clocked going 99 mph on I-684 during the storms that hit the area. In total, 88 summons were issued. The latest detail comes on the heels of two conducted by state police in the past week, when they dished out more than 150 tickets for distracted driving, speeding, failure to wear a seatbelt and other violations.

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by Zak Failla
Fairfield, CT
Police & Fire
Distracted Driving Enforcement Details Underway Throughout Fairfield County Distracted Driving Enforcement Details Underway Throughout Fairfield County
Distracted Driving Enforcement Details Underway Throughout Fairfield County Local and state law enforcement agencies are cracking down on distracted driving in Fairfield County as part of a statewide campaign in Connecticut. From Aug. 1 through Aug. 15, local police departments are teaming with the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Office to continue the “U Drive. U Text. U Pay.” campaign. “Texting and driving is a public safety crisis. Our mission is to save lives and protect the public. Enforcing texting and driving laws is a critical priority for our department,” Westport Police Capt. David Farrell stated. “Starting August 1, the communit…

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by Zak Failla
Stamford, CT
Police & Fire
Stamford Police Launch Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign Stamford Police Launch Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign
Stamford Police Launch Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign Stamford police are back on the hunt for drivers who are distracted by their cell phones and other devices during its renewed "U Drive. U Text. U Pay." statewide campaign.During the campaign, which runs from Wednesday through Aug. 15, officers will be cracking down on motorists who text, talk or distract themselves with a hand-held mobile phone while driving.  “Texting and driving is a public safety crisis. Our mission is to save lives and protect the public. Enforcing texting and driving laws is a critical priority for our department,” said Assistant Chief Thomas Wuennemann.  Dur…

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by Kathy Reakes
White Plains, NY
Police & Fire
Nine Westchester Residents Charged With Driving While Impaired Nine Westchester Residents Charged With Driving While Impaired
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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by Zak Failla
New Canaan, CT
Police & Fire
New Canaan, Norwalk Police Join Forces In Silvermine Detail New Canaan, Norwalk Police Join Forces In Silvermine Detail
New Canaan, Norwalk Police Join Forces In Silvermine Detail The number of citations written might not be in yet, but just the presence of officers from the New Canaan and Norwalk police departments in the Silvermine area let motorists know it's time to slow down."Anytime we can be visible to the public makes for a successful enforcement," said New Canaan Deputy Chief John DiFederico. "The number of tickets we issue isn't as important as slowing down drivers and getting them off their cell phones." The detail, from 8 to 10 a.m. on Thursday,  was held for exactly that reason: safety, he added. Speeders and reckless drivers can ofte…

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by Kathy Reakes