Police Blotter, May 3 – May 9, 2022, Print Edition
News Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
County Police/Mount Kisco
Apr. 25: Report of a landlord-tenant dispute on Regent Drive at 10:35 a.m. The resident reported that his landlord was trying to enter his residence without his permission and without making any prior arrangement. The landlord left prior to an officer’s arrival.
April 26: A citizen expressed concern at 12:26 p.m. about a goose laying eggs in the parking lot of a South Bedford Road business. An officer determined the goose was adjacent to the parking area and was not at risk of being struck by a car.
Apr. 26: Officers responded to a vacant storefront on the 200 block of Main Street at about 6 a.m. on a report of a possible burglary in progress. Three men fled out the back door when an officer pulled up. One was immediately taken into custody. Officers canvassed the area but could not locate the other two. A subsequent investigation determined that the men had been sleeping inside the store without the owner’s permission. Juan Villeda-Martinez, 49, who is homeless, was charged with criminal trespass, a misdemeanor.
Apr. 27: An employee of a North Bedford Road business reported at 3:15 p.m. that two men in a parked Hyundai sedan were possibly snorting cocaine. The vehicle, which had Connecticut plates, was gone upon officers’ arrival. It was subsequently located traveling on Preston Way and a traffic stop was executed. The vehicle was occupied only by the driver and officers did not observe any narcotics in the car or any signs of impairment on the driver’s part.
New Castle Police Department
Apr. 23: An Indian Hill Road homeowner reported that he observed an unknown male walking onto his driveway from his doorbell camera. The male appeared to be in his early 20s and could be seen entering the driveway, walking around a car and then leaving. No other suspicious incidents were reported.
Apr. 29: A resident reported receiving an e-mail from an unknown sender requesting $200 or they would release doctored comprising photos of him. The resident deleted the message and wished to document the incident.
Apr. 29: Report that Drug Mart of Millwood on Saw Mill River Road was burglarized at 4:40 a.m. Unknown subjects broke through the front door and stole various medications. The incident is under investigation by the New Castle Police Detective Division.
North Castle Police Department
Apr. 22: An Emmalon Avenue resident reported at 9:53 a.m. finding a hidden camera in an outlet in her bathroom. An investigation is being conducted.
Apr. 24: A Perry Court resident said they believed they smelled an odor of gas in their home at 12:39 a.m. An officer and 60 Control responded and subsequently reported the odor at that location was from a skunk.
Apr. 27: A caller reported an active fire in the woods off Hidden Oak Road at 4:40 a.m. The responding officers stated that the fire is in the woods at the end of the road. The fire was contained to a pile of building debris, which appears to be part of a construction site. The Armonk Fire Department extinguished the fire. Photos were secured and notification will be made to the Building Department.
Pleasantville Police Department
Apr. 24: An arrest was made on Bedford Road at 2:17 a.m. More information about the case was withheld and is being reviewed by the Westchester County District Attorney’s office.
Apr. 28: A large quantity of motor oil spilled on Saratoga Avenue at 6:40 p.m. creating a hazardous condition. The Pleasantville DPW was called for cleanup.
Apr. 29: A subject was arrested on Crawford Street at 2:53 p.m. Additional information was withheld because the case is still open.
May 1: Report of a disturbance on Hobby Street at 2:13 a.m. Police were called by a resident after there were four or five people who were intoxicated. The responding officers spoke to the people and told them to go inside. The situation was resolved.
Putnam County Sheriff’s Department
Apr. 26: A 36-year-old Southeast was arrested after members of the Narcotics Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant on the subject’s home as part of a firearms investigation. A small heroin mill was located in the home along with a quantity of heroin and fentanyl, a loaded, personally-made pistol, also known as a ghost gun, and a shotgun. The suspect was charged with two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance; second-degree criminal possession of a weapon; two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon; two counts of second-degree criminal possession of drug paraphernalia and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He was held overnight pending arraignment. The suspect is prohibited from possessing firearms because he has two prior felony convictions.
Apr. 26: Deputies were dispatched to a home on Route 312 in Southeast for a trespassing complaint. They were advised that the home is owned by Putnam County and is maintained by the Parks Department. Park personnel reported that there was an open window and they had observed someone inside without permission. The responding deputies entered the residence and conducted a search and subsequently located a 34-year-old male hiding in the attic who is believed to be homeless. He was arrested for second-degree criminal trespass. He was issued an appearance ticket for the Town of Southeast Court and was given a referral to the Department of Social Services for possible housing assistance.
Apr. 25: Narcotics Enforcement Unit members stopped a Honda Civic on Route 22 in Southeast. During the stop, it was determined that the driver, a 57-year-old Wingdale, Dutchess County, resident, possessed 56 glassine envelopes of fentanyl and was taken into custody without incident. The suspect was charged with one count of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a Class B felony. He was arraigned in Town Justice Court and remanded to the Putnam County Correctional Facility, pending a county court appearance because of two past felony convictions. The following day he was arraigned by Putnam County Judge Spofford and was released on his own recognizance, but must appear biweekly at Putnam County Probation.
Yorktown Police Department
Apr. 21: Brandy Flood, 45, and Jason Haviland, 42, both of Carmel, were charged with second-degree burglary, a Class C felony, after police received a call at 12:57 a.m. about a male and a female attempting to enter a garage attached to an occupied residence. Upon arrival, they observed the individuals standing by the front door of the residence while the garage door was completely open. Following further investigation, it was alleged Haviland was unlawfully in possession of Clonazepam pills. Both suspects were remanded to the Westchester County Jail after they were unable to post $5,500 bail.
Apr. 22: Two Cortlandt residents were charged following a traffic stop at 3:52 p.m. on the Bear Mountain Extension for failing to keep right. Bryana Sampson, 31, was charged with driving with a suspended license and other multiple traffic infractions. She and her passenger, Roland Brickhouse, 34, who had an active warrant for his arrest from the Westchester County Department of Public Safety, were also charged with criminal possession of cocaine and heroin.
Apr. 25: Malik Lee, 24, of Yorktown, was charged with assault at 2:40 p.m. in connection with a domestic disturbance at a Yorktown residence. The suspect allegedly caused physical injury after punching a victim in the face with a closed fist.
White Plains Police Department
Apr. 27: David Bright was arrested for third-degree criminal possession of a weapon at 220 Saxon Woods Lane.
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