Lewisboro Police Report Sept. 16-22

Blame it on ticks 

On Thursday,  Sept. 19, at 10:24 a.m., a resident of Cornell Drive, Katonah, reported her neighbor’s large white dog had come onto her property five times. She described the dog as somewhat aggressive. Police spoke to the neighbor, who tried to place the blame on ticks; he said he was letting his dog out only into his front yard, which isn’t fenced. He said he would try to keep a better eye on his dog in the future. 

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Monday, Sept. 16

6:50 a.m. — A dog bite was reported on Truesdale Lake Drive, South Salem. An officer met with a woman who displayed a lacerated lip and cheek; she is the owner of the dog. She was petting the dog when it bit her. A Lewisboro volunteer medic arrived on scene and determined her injury might require stitches; she was taken to Northern Westchester Hospital by Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps for treatment. A county animal bite report was completed and the town clerk notified. 

8:45 a.m. — A resident of East Street, South Salem, reported she heard howling in the woods behind her home. She entered the woods and found a beagle, brought it home, and then went on Facebook in hopes of finding its owner. When she got no response, she called Lewisboro Police to come and get the animal. An officer was transporting it to the South Salem Animal Hospital when they received a call from headquarters relaying that the beagle’s owner was in contact with the desk. After verifying over the phone it was her dog, the officer facilitated their reunion. 

12:26 p.m. — Graffiti was reported inside a shed in Goldens Bridge. The report was made by a Katonah Close homeowner association board member who said questionable words were scribbled in black magic marker on an inside wall of a maintenance shed on Lowell Court. He said management had already removed the graffiti but requested a report for documentation as he believed the words were targeted. 

Tuesday, Sept. 17 

10:05 a.m. — A tree was reported on a wire on Old Post Road, South Salem. NYSEG was notified and responded. The utility reported that the wires were supposed to be there and weren’t causing any problems. 

12:10 p.m. — Police were dispatched to check on the welfare of a patient at Four Winds Hospital, Cross River. They were met on scene by the nursing supervisor who escorted them to a unit where they met with the individual in question, and a doctor. The individual, who suffers from psychotic and paranoid behavior, said he did not feel safe at the hospital although he could not specify why he felt unsafe. A mental hygiene attorney was present as well. Following what police described as an exhaustive interview, the patient said he’d changed his mind and didn’t want their help. 

1:45 p.m. — A theft was reported at a cigar and tobacco shop in Goldens Bridge. The employee reported a man wearing a Dallas Cowboys sweater and a tan hat entered the store, and a few minutes later he was joined by another man wearing an Aaliyah T-shirt, a do-rag and black Adidas pants. The reporting party said the two stole $150 of merchandise from the store before taking off in a white Nissan Rogue with New York plates. The store has security video which was handed over to the police. 

4:10 p.m. — Police were back at Four Winds Hospital, Cross River, after a woman complained of stomach pain. She was taken to Northern Westchester Hospital by Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps. 

6:11 p.m. — A Waccabuc woman was taken by Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps to Northern Westchester Hospital after it was reported her leg was bleeding. No further information was provided.

Wednesday, Sept. 18

8:50 a.m. — A man was reported behaving in an unruly manner at Lewisboro Court. Police said he was there to obtain records. An officer advised him how to get what he wanted and he apologized for his behavior. 

7:10 p.m. — An officer observed a driver speeding on Route 123 in the vicinity of Marley Drive, doing 52 mph in a 30-mph zone. A traffic stop followed and it appeared the operator was driving with a suspended license. The car was also unregistered. He was issued tickets including one to appear in court Sept. 30. His car was impounded. 

Thursday, Sept. 19

11:42 a.m. — A resident of Goldens Bridge reported he was stung by bees after disturbing a nest inside an interior wall of his house. He said he was stung multiple times but declined assistance. 

4:10 p.m. — A resident of South Salem reported receiving an email demanding they send money to a specified account lest their activity on a porn site be revealed to the public. The resident has never visited a porn site. Police told them to block the sender and to report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission. 

Friday, Sept. 20

7:45 a.m. — A resident of Apache Circle, Katonah, reported her home security camera picked up a young man wearing a baseball cap walking by her house and looking at her car. She said he was accompanied by an unleashed dog but nothing further happened. 

3 p.m. — A woman came to headquarters to report that her ex-spouse called her on her cellphone when she had an order of protection prohibiting him from making contact. Police advised her the order hadn’t yet been served and instructed her to contact the jurisdiction where her ex-husband is currently living in an attempt to get the order served. 

9 p.m. — Police went to a home in Katonah after receiving a call about a female attacking family members. On arrival they spoke with the caller who said her sister was attacking their parents and threatening to kill their father. While on scene, the officer heard the sister say threatening words. After multiple attempts to converse with her, the officer placed her in handcuffs for her safety and the safety of others. She was not cooperative during the process and sustained a laceration to her wrist. She was taken by Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps to Northern Westchester Hospital for a mental health evaluation and treatment. A New York state domestic incident report was completed. 

Saturday, Sept. 21 

12:40 p.m. — While patrolling Route 123 near Beaver Pond Road, an officer observed a red and white Honda off-road dirt bike traveling in the southbound lane with no license plate. The officer stopped the bike then took the keys. The operator was a teenager who lives in South Salem. He said he was coming from the Library Fair and was heading home and that he wasn’t trying to evade the officer. He was told to call his parents and his father soon arrived. The officer handed the bike keys to the dad who said his son was having behavioral issues and he would take the dirt bike away for the time being. The officer advised father and son if there was a repeat of the incident, the bike would be impounded and summonses would be issued. 

— Eve Marx, The Recorder staff writer. This report was made from official reports provided by the Lewisboro Police Department.