Mount Kisco Police Report July 12-18

Saturday, July 12

12:46 a.m. — A 26-year-old Bronx man faces multiple charges after, police said, he fled an attempted traffic stop. An officer attempted the traffic stop after observing a BMW sedan traveling in the 500 block of East Main Street with heavily tinted windows and no front license plate. After the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed, a description of it was broadcast. About 1:11 a.m., the Real Time Crime Unit advised that the BMW was traveling on the southbound Hutchinson River Parkway in New Rochelle. Another officer attempted a traffic stop and the BWW driver refused to pull over. The car exited the parkway in an attempt to evade capture but was eventually boxed in on a dead-end street in Mount Vernon. The driver ran off but was captured on foot. A stun gun and ski mask were found in the car, and its license plate was determined to belong to a different vehicle. The suspect was booked at Westchester County police headquarters on charges of unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, criminal possession of a weapon, reckless driving and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, all misdemeanors. He was also issued multiple vehicle and traffic law summonses.  

10:06 p.m. — A 57-year-old village man was charged with misdemeanor driving while intoxicated after an officer observed his vehicle being driven erratically on Moore Avenue and on Lexington Avenue. After failing a field sobriety test, the man was booked at the Green Street precinct and released pending an appearance in Mount Kisco Justice Court.

Sunday, July 13

2:23 a.m. — An officer observed an intoxicated woman in front of a restaurant on Main Street and stopped to check on her. The woman told the officer she was not feeling well. She was taken to a hospital for medical evaluation.

5:17 p.m. — A welfare check was requested at an Amuso Drive residence. An officer found a 69-year-old man deceased of apparent natural causes. Detectives and the Westchester Medical Examiner’s Office were notified.

11:24 p.m. — Officers responded to Spring Street on a report of a person in emotional crisis. The Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps also responded and transported the person to Westchester Medical Center for a voluntary mental health evaluation.

Tuesday, July 15

4:14 p.m. — A passerby flagged an officer down on Kirby Plaza to report that a man in the area appeared to be in need of assistance. The officer located a man nearby who was upset and crying over his inability to find work. The Mobile Crisis Response Team arrived and the officer left the man in its care.

11:32 p.m. — Officers responded to Hillside Avenue on a report of a youth in emotional crisis. The family requested a mental health evaluation and EMS responded to transport the youth to the hospital.

Wednesday, July 16

11 a.m. — A 24-year-old Peekskill woman was charged with petty larceny, a misdemeanor, after she was detained by security at Target on North Bedford Road. The suspect was accused of shoplifting $360 worth of merchandise. She was booked at the Green Street precinct and released pending a July 31 appearance in Mount Kisco Justice Court. A 2-year-old girl was in her care at the time. The child’s mother was notified to come pick up the girl.

Thursday, July 17

7:02 a.m. — Report of a domestic dispute at a Lexington Avenue residence. A man told officers that the dispute was verbal in nature only but that he called police because his girlfriend had previously assaulted him during another argument. He was advised how to file for a temporary order of protection, if desired. A lethality assessment was conducted and a New York state domestic incident report was prepared.

12:28 p.m. — An auto dealership in the village reported that two dealer plates were missing from its inventory. The Department of Motor Vehicles was notified.

5:03 p.m. — A pedestrian was struck by a car at Main Street and Lexington Avenue. The man in his 80s was conscious and alert after he was struck and was taken by ambulance to Northern Westchester Hospital. Witnesses provided conflicting accounts of whether the pedestrian or driver was at fault. The investigation remains open as officers await access to security video from a local business that may have captured the incident.

Friday, July 18

4:10 p.m. — Officers responded to South Moger Avenue on a report of a missing person who suffers from dementia. The missing party was located in a store on the block. No further police action was required.

This report was made from official records provided by the Pound Ridge, Bedford, Lewisboro and county (Mount Kisco) police departments. Mount Kisco is compiled by Martin Wilbur, all others by Eve Marx.