Hudson Valley Village Devastated By Severe Storm With 60 MPH Winds Causing Many Power Outages Hudson Valley Village Devastated By Severe Storm With 60 MPH Winds Causing Many Power Outages Hudson Valley Village Devastated By Severe Storm With 60 MPH Winds Causing Many Power Outages
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…
Man Accused Of Leaving Scene After Crashing Into Two Vehicles In Fairfield County, Police Say Man Accused Of Leaving Scene After Crashing Into Two Vehicles In Fairfield County, Police Say Man Accused Of Leaving Scene After Crashing Into Two Vehicles In Fairfield County, Police Say
Man Accused Of Leaving Scene After Crashing Into Two Vehicles In Fairfield County, Police Say A Fairfield County man was arrested for alleged avoiding responsibility/property damage and unsafe backing after attempting to leave the scene of a crash. Ramesh Abhiraman, age 56, New Canaan, was arrested on Monday, June 21, for the incident which took place in May in the area of Locust Avenue and Forest Street in New Canaan.  When police arrived on the scene they found that a vehicle later determined to be operated by Abhiraman, crashed into two vehicles as it attempted to park and leave the scene of the crash, said New Canaan PD Lt Jason Ferraro. Abhiraman surrendered to the N…
Man Accused Of Fleeing Scene Of Crash In Fairfield County, Police Say Man Accused Of Fleeing Scene Of Crash In Fairfield County, Police Say Man Accused Of Fleeing Scene Of Crash In Fairfield County, Police Say
Man Accused Of Fleeing Scene Of Crash In Fairfield County, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been arrested following a crash in which he struck two mailboxes and two utility police before fleeing. The crash took place around 6:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 1, in the area of the 200 block of Smith Ridge Road (Route 123) in New Canaan. According to New Canaan PD Lieutenant Jason Ferraro, when officers arrived on the scene they found that a vehicle has gone off the road and struck two mailboxes and two utility poles, damaging all. The vehicle was unoccupied and the driver was later identified as William O'Connell, age 31, of Trumbull.   Ferraro sa…
South Jersey Firefighters Battle Major House Fire South Jersey Firefighters Battle Major House Fire South Jersey Firefighters Battle Major House Fire
South Jersey Firefighters Battle Major House Fire Firefighters in Camden County were battling a fast-moving two-alarm house fire, authorities said.  The fire was reported late Monday afternoon at 1456 Louis St. in the City of Camden, initial reports said. Heavy fire was seen shooting out from the second-floor of the vacant property, reports said.  The fire spread to adjoining structures on the property, according to an unconfirmed report. The bulk of the fire was reported under control about 6:15 p.m., but reports said there might be some possible structural problems CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Pickup Smashes Into Front Of CT Gas Station Store, Chains Used To Pull Door Off, Police Say Pickup Smashes Into Front Of CT Gas Station Store, Chains Used To Pull Door Off, Police Say Pickup Smashes Into Front Of CT Gas Station Store, Chains Used To Pull Door Off, Police Say
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 …
PHOTOS: Morris County Man Seeks Clues After Pickup Truck Rips Through Backyard, Destroys Fence PHOTOS: Morris County Man Seeks Clues After Pickup Truck Rips Through Backyard, Destroys Fence PHOTOS: Morris County Man Seeks Clues After Pickup Truck Rips Through Backyard, Destroys Fence
Photos: Morris County Man Seeks Clues After Pickup Truck Rips Through Backyard, Destroys Fence A Morris County man is seeking clues after a pickup truck ripped through his backyard and destroyed a large portion of his fencing, leaving a mirror behind in the process. Gerard Patrizio of East Hanover says the backyard and fence of his River Road home were damaged by a navy blue Ford pickup truck between 7:30 and 7:45 p.m. Wednesday. The truck just missed the home’s back driveway and almost drove into the in-ground pool, Patrizio said. The vehicle’s mirror came off during the incident — a clue that may help track down the truck in question. “Please be on the lookout,” Patrizio said. “…
Mahwah Couple: Renting Rapper Clogged Our Toilets, Cut Our Carpets, Ruined Landscaping Mahwah Couple: Renting Rapper Clogged Our Toilets, Cut Our Carpets, Ruined Landscaping Mahwah Couple: Renting Rapper Clogged Our Toilets, Cut Our Carpets, Ruined Landscaping
Mahwah Couple: Renting Rapper Clogged Our Toilets, Cut Our Carpets, Ruined Landscaping A rapper from Bergen County who was busted on gun charges following a shooting at a Teaneck nightclub trashed the home of a Mahwah couple, a lawsuit filed by their insurance company says. Artist Julius Dubose – better known as A Boogie Wit da Hoodie – clogged and overflowed toilets, cut up carpeting and replaced it with mismatched pieces, among other acts of destruction, when he leased their $3.3 million spread on Finn Court, says the lawsuit filed by Chubb of Philadelphia. Dr. Lawrence Guarino, who owns the home with his wife, Carol, found “negligent, reckless and careless” damage to …
Man Causes More Than $3K In Damage During Long Island Burglary Man Causes More Than $3K In Damage During Long Island Burglary Man Causes More Than $3K In Damage During Long Island Burglary
Man Causes More Than $3K In Damage During Long Island Burglary Police are searching for a man who allegedly broke into a Long Island business and ended up causing more than $3,000 in damage. The incident took place around 1:39 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Enterprise Rental Car located at 397 W. Jericho Turnpike in Mineola, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, the unknown subject broke the glass on the front door of the business and entered the building, and rummaged through the office.  There was no cash. However, the damage to the door is approximately $3,000, police said.  The man is described as bei…
Sussex County Man Gets 3 Years For Tormenting Farmers Seeking Sex With Their Animals Sussex County Man Gets 3 Years For Tormenting Farmers Seeking Sex With Their Animals Sussex County Man Gets 3 Years For Tormenting Farmers Seeking Sex With Their Animals
Sussex County Man Gets 3 Years For Tormenting Farmers Seeking Sex With Their Animals A Sussex County man who sent farmers typed letters seeking a sexual relationship with their horses and cows then damaged their property to get revenge for denial was sentenced to three years behind bars, the Daily Record reports. Richard Decker, 32, of Vernon, was arrested last October and spent nearly a year in the Morris County Jail.  In April, he pleaded guilty to putting homemade spikes in driveways of farm owner, seeking revenge for their denial of his requests, authorities said. A search of Decker's home turned up a pair of arrows with ignitors on the tip, and child porn, author…
Stratford Man Charged With DUI After Crash In Wilton, Police Say Stratford Man Charged With DUI After Crash In Wilton, Police Say Stratford Man Charged With DUI After Crash In Wilton, Police Say
Stratford Man Charged With DUI After Crash In Wilton, Police Say A local man was charged with a DUI after police spotted him and his girlfriend examining damage to his vehicle after hitting an errant object in the roadway, police said.  According to Wilton Police, a Wilton Police officer noticed a gray Lexus pulled over the Northbound shoulder of Danbury Road with its hazard lights blinking at approximately 1:12 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23.  Police said that 25-year old Marcos Antonio Rivera, of Stratford, was determined to be the driver, appeared confused and was unable to answer basic questions proffered by officers.  After failing field so…
Man Wanted After Incident In Northern Westchester Turns Himself In To Police Man Wanted After Incident In Northern Westchester Turns Himself In To Police Man Wanted After Incident In Northern Westchester Turns Himself In To Police
Man Wanted After Incident In Northern Westchester Turns Himself In To Police Update: A man wanted by state police after an incident in Northern Westchester has been located. New York State Police from the Somers barracks investigated a domestic dispute on Thursday, Oct. 15 at a residence on Route 35 in the town of Lewisboro. The suspect, Zachary R. Itwaru, age 28, caused both property damage and physical injury to the victim, according to police. On Monday, Oct. 19, state police announced Itwaru has turned himself in to police. Original report: Police are asking the public's help in locating a man wanted after an incident in Northern Westchester. New York …
Blaze Guts Clifton Homes, Firefighter Injured Blaze Guts Clifton Homes, Firefighter Injured Blaze Guts Clifton Homes, Firefighter Injured
Blaze Guts Clifton Homes, Firefighter Injured Fire gutted two Clifton homes and damaged another, injuring a firefighter and displacing at least nine people, responders said. The injury wasn’t considered life-threatening, they said. The blaze broke out in the basement of an East 2nd Street home around 8:30 p.m. Sunday. It spread to a car in a driveway that exploded, spreading the flames to a second home. The fire on 2nd Street in Clifton quickly went to three alarms as flames blew through the roof of one of the buildings.Damien Danis for DAILY VOICE The blaze quickly went to three alarms as flames blew through the roof of one of t…