Hudson Valley Village Devastated By Severe Storm With 60 MPH Winds Causing Many Power Outages
A severe thunderstorm caused heavy damage to a Hudson Valley village as whipping winds sent trees flying, downed utility lines, and left thousands without power.
On Wednesday, June 30, at approximately 7 p.m., the powerful storm tore through Dutchess County, with Wappingers Falls among the hardest-hit areas, with thousands reporting outages as utility poles and lines were toppled.
According to the National Weather Service, wind gusts approached 60 mph, with more than 4,000 losing power at the peak of the storm. Hundreds were still awaiting the restoration of power in the area on Thursday m…
Pickup Smashes Into Front Of CT Gas Station Store, Chains Used To Pull Door Off, Police Say
A pickup truck smashed into a Connecticut gas station/convenience and used a chain to rip the front door off the building.
After ripping off the door, around 3 a.m., on Friday, March 26, multiple suspects entered the Valero Store located 269 Main Street, in Windsor Locks, said Lt. Paul Cherniack.
Officers responded and canvassed the area, but the suspects had fled prior to police arrival, Cherniack said.
The front door and the building itself sustained damage.
Video surveillance showed multiple suspects using what appeared to be a chain attached to a truck to rip the front door off …
