Lewisboro Police Report Jan. 20-26

Neighbor’s flood lights destroy a woman’s sleep 

On Friday, Jan. 24, at 6:22 p.m, a resident on Pound Ridge Road, South Salem, complained her neighbor’s flood lights were disturbing her sleep. The neighbor with the lights said they’re in place to discourage coyotes; he said the lights cannot be redirected because they are hardwired. The man agreed to the police suggestion that an electrician be contacted. The building department was notified of the incident.  

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Monday, Jan. 20

9:40 a.m. — Police assisted a Lewisboro ambulance having difficulty reaching a home in South Salem due to icy conditions. On their arrival, the ambulance had successfully navigated the difficult driveway and the patient was being loaded onto the rig for transport to Northern Westchester Hospital. 

12:55 p.m. — A  resident of Katonah, male, fell in his dining room and needed assistance from Lewisboro ambulance and Goldens Bridge ambulance. There was no mention of transport. 

5:10 p.m. — A deer reported injured after being struck by a car on Oscaleta Road, South Salem, was dead when police arrived. The Wolf Conservation Center was notified to remove the carcass. 

Tuesday, Jan. 21

9:45 a.m. — Criminal mischief was reported in Waccabuc by an employee of the Westchester Land Trust who said he observed a portion of fencing on the Frederick P. Rose Preserve was cut by an unknown individual. A report was made for documentation. 

9:51 p.m.— An elderly man was being administered a nebulizer by an EMS medic when police arrived at a South Salem home after he was reported having difficulty breathing. He was taken by Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps to Northern Westchester Hospital. 

Wednesday, Jan. 22

7:49 a.m. — A gray Toyota Tacoma was reported disabled at Route 123 and East Street, South Salem. The operator admitted he didn’t have a license and said the car’s battery died. A co-worker arrived to jumpstart the vehicle. The operator was issued a ticket for driving without a license. 

5:30 p.m. — Police went to a home on Jay Court, Cross River, after the homeowner said she started a fire in her fireplace but smoke came rushing in. Lewisboro firefighters extinguished the fire and said the flue hadn’t been opened before the fire was started. They remained on scene to vent the home and check it for carbon monoxide. 

Thursday, Jan. 23 

12:00 a.m. — Property damage was reported at a residence on Meadow Street, Goldens Bridge, after the Lewisboro Highway Department advised police fencing was destroyed, most likely by a vehicle. Video surveillance footage showed a green Mack sewage vehicle in a driveway making a right-hand turn and striking a fence post. The truck stopped moving briefly, but then continued heading out. A few hours later the homeowner at the location said he did not know the name of the septic company but that it was to return later that day at an unknown time. Police asked him to call them when the truck arrived. 

5:25 p.m. — Police went to a home in South Salem for a possibly suicidal female. She allowed herself to be evaluated by EMTs but declined further attention and said she was heading back to Peekskill, where she lives. 

Friday, Jan. 24 

7:57 a.m. — A German shepherd was reported loose on Main Street, South Salem. Police looked for the dog with negative results.

2:00 p.m. — Road rage was reported in a shopping center in South Salem between the driver of a red Mustang and a delivery vehicle. The delivery driver said the Mustang driver was yelling and tried to block him from exiting the parking lot. The delivery driver recognized him as he delivered packages to the man’s address on Winterberry Circle. He told police he is scared of a future confrontation. Police went to the man’s home but he didn’t respond when they knocked. They were able to contact him later by phone and he denied causing any trouble but did throw some jabs at the delivery driver’s ability to drive. Police advised him to avoid future contact. 

Saturday, Jan. 25

6:00 p.m. — A mom in Cross River came to headquarters to report her son’s car was illegally entered. The car wasn’t locked. She said she saw on social media multiple reports of similar incidents. A report was made. 

Sunday, Jan. 26

8:24 a.m. — A car was reported illegally entered and items stolen from the driveway of a home in Cross River.

10:30 a.m. — A resident came to headquarters to report they’d struck a deer the night before on Route 35 in the vicinity of Bisbee Lane. A report was made. 

9:25 p.m. — A caller reported he saw a small drone hovering around his property in South Salem and he wanted it reported. A report was made.

— Eve Marx, The Recorder staff writer

This report was made from official reports provided by the Lewisboro Police Department.