State police said the car became engulfed in fire after hitting a tree near the right shoulder of the highway.
The fire marshal's office reminds residents of the importance of having enough working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in their homes.
Police said the scam calls often involve people claiming to be a federal agent, government official or law enforcement officer.
State police said the vehicle rolled over onto its roof near a Route 15 rest area in New Canaan.
Police said New Canaan has seen a recent increase in email phishing scams targeting the community, often impersonating town departments.
Fire officials said the blaze broke out in an area of the attic of a home under construction in New Canaan.
Police said some New Canaan residents have recently received scam e-mails from someone posing as a town P&Z employee.
Police say they were able to link the man to a series of residential burglaries in New Canaan and Greenwich.
Police said two residential burglaries were recently reported in town in which forced entry was made through a broken glass door or window.
The department said it is running a training exercise requiring heavy police presence and a drone and emphasized there is no emergency.
The New Canaan Police Department is asking for the community to help prevent vehicle thefts in town.
Police said two vehicles were reported stolen from two separate businesses in New Canaan within two days.
Police said the statue of Santa Claus holding a teddy bear and a Christmas list was on display in front of the diner prior to being stolen.
Police also provided a list of prevention tips to help New Canaan residents protect themselves from burglaries.
Fire officials said crews removed sheet rock and cut holes in the roof to completely extinguish the blaze.
The New Canaan Police Department has offered an overview of common scams and fraud activities for residents to be aware of.
Troconis was convicted in the case in March 2024, nearly five years after Jennifer Dulos' disappearance.
State police said a 16-year-old has life-threatening injuries after being ejected from a moped in a crash on Route 15 in New Canaan.
Officials said crews used water from a neighbor's pool to extinguish the fire, which was hard to access due to a 20-foot ceiling height.
The cause and manner of a woman's death were released in a case involving a man police said is accused of killing his mother in New Canaan.
A 20-year-old man was charged with murder after telling New Canaan police dispatch he killed his mother, according to police.
Police said a New Canaan man is accused of grabbing and throwing a juvenile to the ground after they rang his doorbell and ran away.
New Canaan Fire Marshal Paul Payne has provided a list of tips from DEEP to increase awareness and prevention of forest and brush fires.
Police said the woman is accused of leaving the child home alone for a few minutes while she picked up another child in town.
Police said they responded to the scene.
Fire officials said the family knew what to do in a fire emergency situation following a home safety evaluation from the town fire marshal.
Troconis is currently serving a prison sentence in connection with the disappearance and death of Jennifer Farber Dulos.
President Donald Trump threatened to "take federal control"​ of Washington, D.C. to stop violent crime following the incident.
New Canaan police said they are investigating multiple home burglaries. The department offered up several safety tips for residents.
Troconis is serving a prison sentence in connection with the death of Jennifer Farber Dulos.
While summer can be carefree and relaxing, police urge residents to safeguard themselves and their property while they are home and away.
Police said a Stratford man is accused of bringing a gun to a New Canaan school where a church was meeting over the weekend.
New Canaan police remind parents and youth of the importance of safety and compliance with state laws when operating electric bicycles.
Troconis was convicted last year in connection with the disappearance and death of Jennifer Farber Dulos, in a separate but related trial.
Police are asking for help identifying a bicyclist who "suffered a medical emergency" in New Canaan and was taken to a hospital.
Of the three suspects in the case, only Michelle Troconis is currently serving a prison term.
Fire officials said a closed gate at the end of the home's driveway delayed crews as they tried to extinguish the fire.
Four members of the New Canaan Fire Department have successfully completed intensive swift water rescue technician training.
Her family has issued a new statement recognizing the anniversary.
Court officials said the man was one of five charged in connection to fraudulent small business loan applications in two states.