Police Blotter, May 24 – May 30, 2022, Print Edition
News Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
Croton-on-Hudson Police Department
May 16: Patrol and Croton EMS responded to Old Post Road North at 9:52 a.m. on a call of a person bitten by a dog. Croton EMS treated the subject at the scene, but the aided refused further medical attention. The dog’s owner was issued a summons for permitting a dog to run at large.
May 16: A caller reported at 7:02 p.m. that a hummingbird flew into her residence on Sunset Drive and she was unable to get the bird out. Patrols responded and assisted with removal of the bird.
New Castle Police Department
May 13: A Hemlock Hills resident reported that an unknown man was knocking at his door. Officers responded, spoke with the subject from Long Island and determined that he was going through a mental health crisis. Chappaqua ambulance transported him to the hospital.
May 19: Town DPW employees reported two instances of damage and graffiti to a wooden fence located along the edge of the Chappaqua train station parking lot.
May 20: Police received multiple complaints from Orchard Ridge Road and Ridgewood Terrace residents of unlocked vehicles being rummaged through during the early morning hours. Some residents also had items stolen. Police are reviewing camera footage.
North Castle Police Department
May 14: A caller reported at 12:48 p.m. that a car washing operation was taking place in a Main Street parking lot, which is creating a considerable amount of noise and possibly operating against town ordinances. The responding officer reported that the parties were advised of the town ordinance, which requires a permit to conduct any such operation. Parties will be leaving the area. Matter adjusted.
May 15: A caller reported at 11:30 a.m. that she was traveling northbound on Route 22 when a tree fell on her vehicle causing damage. No injuries were reported. However, the caller stated that the tree brought down wires. The responding officers stated that the motorist was able to leave the scene in the car, which still operated under its own power.
May 17: The desk officer received a call from a Glendale Avenue resident at 7:52 p.m. who was requesting a police response to Sir John’s Plaza for an apparent verbal dispute five to 10 minutes in the past. The complainant did not provide further information about the dispute but did state that he is now home. The responding officer went to the location and stated that the dispute was verbal in nature only.
Pleasantville Police Department
May 15: A complainant reported at headquarters at 11:53 a.m. that $500 was withdrawn from her account without authorization. Two withdrawals were made – one for $400 and a second one for $100. The matter is under investigation.
May 17: An individual suffered a dog bite on Saratoga Avenue at 9:57 p.m.
May 18: Report of harassment at 6:23 p.m. A woman was found to have violated an order of protection after sending an e-mail to her husband.
My 21: Report of a domestic dispute between a husband and wife on Sky Top Drive at 10:07 a.m. The husband was arrested for assault.
Putnam Sheriff’s Department
May 19: A 29-year-old Nassau County man was arrested following a three-vehicle accident on Route 22 in Patterson. The suspect was driving southbound at a high rate of speed when he drove into another southbound car, which caused that vehicle to collide with a third vehicle that was temporarily stopped along the southbound shoulder. The occupants of the second and third vehicles were transported to Danbury Hospital for injuries.
The suspect, who was uninjured, attempted to flee the scene on foot but was apprehended by sheriff’s deputies. He told deputies his actions were intentional efforts to kill himself. The subject was transported to Putnam Hospital Center, where he was examined by a Sheriff’s Office Drug Recognition Expert to assess drug and/or alcohol issues and determined they were not factors. He was also evaluated regarding medical and mental health concerns. He was subsequently charged with first-degree felony reckless endangerment, reckless driving, a misdemeanor, and criminally leaving the scene of a personal injury automobile accident in addition to multiple vehicle and traffic violations. He was being held at the hospital for a mental health evaluation and is required to appear in Patterson Town Court for arraignment at a future date.
Yorktown Police Department
May 15: Anthony Farroni, 47, of Yorktown, was charged with driving while intoxicated and several traffic infractions at 8:50 p.m. following a report of a one-car accident on a resident’s front lawn on Oakside Road.
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