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Trumbull-Monroe, CT
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ID Released For Redding Man Killed In Head-On Crash Near Monroe/Easton Border
A man killed during a two-vehicle head-on crash near the Monroe/Easton border over the weekend has been identified. Andy Rivera, 36, of Redding, was killed around 5:33 p.m., Sunday, July 14, on Route 59 in the area of 757 Stepney Road, said Easton Police Chief Timothy Shaw. Also, in his vehicle at the time of the accident were two female family members age 62 and 6 years old. The second vehicle involved in the accident was driven by a 50-year-old female who had her daughter and another female in her vehicle, both 17 years old. They are international visitors who …
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
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One Killed In Head-On Crash Near Monroe/Easton Border
A man was killed during a two-vehicle head-on crash near the Monroe/Easton border over the weekend. The crash took place around 5:33 p.m., Sunday, July 14, on Route 59 in the area of 757 Stepney Road, said Easton Police Chief Timothy Shaw. When officers arrived on the scene they found multiple injured victims in both vehicles, he said. Members of the Easton Fire Department deployed their hydraulic extrication tools in an effort to assist in getting the occupants out of the vehicles for necessary medical assistance. Multiple EMS units assisted on scene due to the amount of inju…
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
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Two Monroe Businesses Nabbed Selling Tobacco Products To Minors
Two Monroe businesses were cited for selling tobacco products to minors during a compliance check by police and state officials. The check, by the Monroe Police Department and the state Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, checked 16 establishments on Monday, May 6, in an effort enforce state law regarding the sale of tobacco products to youth under the age of eighteen, said Lt. Stephen Corrone. During the inspection, clerks at the Camaro Mini Mart at 487 Monroe Turnpike and the Mobil Gas Station at 405 Monroe Turnpike were found in violation, Corron…
Monroe, NY
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Monroe Police Department Welcomes New Officer
The Monroe Police Department has officially welcomed a new officer. Melissa Berke was appointed to the title of probationary police officer as of Tuesday, November 20. Berke’s law enforcement career began in 2016, when she was employed with the New York State Department of Corrections. She then started working with the New York State Park Police as an officer. Berke is required to complete a Field Training Program before being assigned to patrol. “We welcome her and wish her well,” said the Monroe Police Department on Friday, Nov, 23.
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
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Handyman Hired To Paint Porch Charged With Exposing Himself To Homeowner In Monroe
An area handyman was arrested after allegedly exposing himself to a homeowner he was working for. Vincent Martire, 72, of Stratford, was arrested by Monroe Police on Tuesday, Nov. 13 and charged with public indecency and breach of peace following an investigation, said Monroe Police Department Lt. Steve Corrone. Corrone said a female homeowner had hired Martire to paint her back porch and when he had finished the job the woman was in the process of paying him when she noticed his pants were unzipped and his genitals were exposed. The woman called police after Martire le…
Fairfield, CT
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Suspect From Area Nabbed In Robberies At Subway, People's Bank
A man police have been searching for in connection with robberies at both Subway and the People's Bank has been arrested. On Thursday, detectives arrested Alvin Robertson, 55, last known address of Bridgeport, in connection with the bank robbery at the People’s United Bank in Stop & Shop on Sept. 21, said the Watertown Police Department. He will also be arrested later this week on two warrants from the Monroe Police Department for the Subway robbery on Route 111 in July and the People’s Bank branch located inside Stop & Shop on Route 111 on Aug. 29, said Monroe Police Capt. Keith W…
Greenwich, CT
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Police Seek To ID Man Who Opened Fairfield County Resident's Garage Door At Midnight
Do you know him?A stranger opened the garage door of a Fairfield County resident at midnight Sunday, claiming he needed to charge his cell phone before fleeing and police are asking the public's help in identifying him. The incident occurred on Barn Hill Road in Monroe, police said. The resident confronted the man after he opened the garage door, and the man said he need to recharge his phone so he could call an Uber. He fled the area prior to police arrival and was picked up by an unknown vehicle. Anyone who is able to identify the individual should call the Monroe Police Department at …
Fairfield, CT
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Weekend Roadway Shutdown Starts During Maintenance Work In Fairfield County
A busy roadway in Fairfield County will be shut down for the weekend as crews do maintenance work in the area. The Monroe Police Department issued an alert cautioning that Route 25 will be closed from Brook Street to Knollwood Street, as they install a new box culvert at the Aquarion Reservoir. Police noted that the work zone will extend through the shopping plaza south of Knollwood Street with alternating traffic on Route 25. The closure will begin at 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 24, and last through 6 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 27. There will be business access provided, police said. Following this …
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
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Scheduled Route 25 Road Closure Postponed
With storms potentially approaching, the scheduled weekend closure of Route 25 in Monroe has been postponed. The Monroe Police Department issued an alert on Friday, noting that the closure has been rescheduled for next weekend. Police said that Route 25 is now scheduled to be closed beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 10 and should last through 6 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 13. During the closure, businesses in the area will remain open, officials noted.
Mount Pleasant, NY
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Child Riding Bicycle Struck By Vehicle Airlifted To Westchester Trauma Unit
A 12-year-old Orange County boy was airlifted to the Westchester Medical Center Trauma Unit after being struck by a vehicle. The incident took place around 9:42 a.m. Friday on Route 17M, said Monroe Police Department Chief Dave Conklin. According to the chief, the child was walking his bike on the shoulder of Route 17, when traffic cleared and he went to ride across Route 17M. "Unfortunately he rode ride into the path of a vehicle that could not avoid hitting him," the chief said. Conklin said the child, who was wearing a helmet, suffering head trauma, and possible broken bones.…
Fairfield, CT
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Woman Crashes Into Fairfield County Storefront, Police Say
A 73-year-old Monroe woman drove into the front of a store in Century Plaza after confusing the gas and brake pedals, police said. The incident took place around 5:40 p.m. Tuesday when the unidentified woman hit the accelerator instead of the brake when attempting to park in front of the Vision Center at the Plaza, said Monroe Police Capt. Keith White. The woman, who was injured and transported to a hospital, was the only person in the vehicle. The store was closed at the time. Brick along the front of the store, as well as the windows, were heavily damaged during the crash, White said.
Fairfield, CT
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'Virtual Kidnapping' Scam Advisory Issued In Fairfield County
Police in Fairfield County are cautioning homeowners to be on high alert following several reports of “virtual kidnapping” in the area. The Monroe Police Department issued an alert this week after receiving multiple calls from local residents complaining that a fraudster attempted to scam them by claiming they had a family member in their possession and demanding ransom. “Virtual kidnapping takes on many forms, it is always an extortion scheme - one that tricks victims into paying a ransom to free a loved one they believe is being threatened with violence or death,” police said. “Hang up a…
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