Truckloads of wood chips dumped at Old Church Lane property
On Friday, July 19, at 4:50 p.m., Pound Ridge Police received a call from a caller on Old Church Lane who said someone was dumping truckloads of wood chips on his private property without authorization. Police went to the location and observed three large piles. The homeowner was advised to install a camera on their property to identify the vehicle making the deliveries.
Tuesday, July 16
10:15 a.m. — An officer was dispatched to Old Mill River Road for a report of wires down in both lanes of traffic. Patrol determined they were Verizon phone lines and the utility was contacted. Police remained on scene to control and patrol traffic.
1:30 p.m. — A man was transported to Norwalk Hospital by Vista Volunteer ambulance; Westchester EMS accompanied him.
6:05 p.m. — Workers on Trinity Pass Road were observed using gas powered equipment past 6 p.m. in violation of local ordinance. The law was explained to the workers, who immediately ceased using the equipment.
Wednesday, July 17
9:25 p.m. — A tree was reported blocking the roadway on Upper Shad Road; the highway department was notified to remove it.
Thursday, July 18
4:45 p.m. — A dog found wandering alone on Long Ridge Road was returned to its owner.
5:30 p.m. — A man who initially reached out for police and emergency medical assistance declined help and refused treatment after the arrival of Pound Ridge Volunteer Ambulance crew members.
Friday, July 19
8:35 a.m. — A woman was reported running on Westchester Avenue wearing only what the caller said appeared to be undergarments. Police looked for the runner without result.
10:45 a.m. — A woman was transported from her home to Northern Westchester Hospital by Pound Ridge Volunteer Ambulance.
3:50 p.m. — A man was transported from his home to Northern Westchester Hospital via Pound Ridge Volunteer Ambulance.
4:50 p.m. — Police received a call from a caller on Old Church Lane who said someone was dumping truckloads of wood chips on his private property without authorization. Police went to the location and observed three large piles. The homeowner was advised to install a camera on their property to identify the vehicle making the deliveries.
6:30 p.m. — A man was transported from his home to Northern Westchester Hospital by Pound Ridge Volunteer Ambulance.
Saturday, July 20
11:00 a.m. — Police went to a location on Pound Ridge Road after a caller reported someone flying a drone over their property. Police patrolled the area, but didn’t see or hear any drones.
Sunday, July 21
5:08 p.m. — A car and a deer collided on State Highway 124. No one in the car was injured; the deer’s condition was unknown. The car was towed from the scene by East Towing.
—Eve Marx, The Recorder staff writer.
This report was made from official reports provided by the Pound Ridge Police Department