Pound Ridge Police Report Sept. 11-15

Car exhaust sounds like gunshots 

On Saturday, Sept. 14, at 8:13 a.m., a caller reported what they thought were shots being fired on Westchester Avenue. Police say the loud sound was caused by a vintage car with a loud exhaust possibly backfiring. Police say the car was arriving to participate in a vintage car show on Westchester Avenue. 

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Wednesday, Sept. 11

9:42 a.m. — A woman was taken to Northern Westchester Hospital by Pound Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Corps. No further information was provided. 

10:05 a.m. —  A caller on Upper Shad Road reported illegal dumping. Police went to the described area but couldn’t find any litter or evidence of illegal dumping.

11:30 a.m. —   A summons was issued to a driver on Westchester Avenue for using a cellphone while operating a car. 

7:29 p.m. — Multiple agencies responded to a report of a missing hiker in the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation last seen in the vicinity of Michigan Road. The hiker was located and was evaluated for care. He told his rescuers his phone ran out of charge, leaving him unable to call out or access his GPS. He was fine and no transport was required.  

Thursday, Sept. 12

9:00 p.m. — Police conducted a speed radar detail on Westchester Avenue. No violations were observed.  

Friday, Sept. 13

12:30 a.m. — Police reported a one-car crash with damage to the vehicle on Westchester Avenue. No one was injured and no tow was required. 

1:04 p.m. — A traffic summons was issued to a driver traveling on High Ridge Road for failure to obey a traffic signal.

Saturday, Sept. 14

9:40 a.m. — A woman who called for medical assistance later refused treatment when Pound Ridge ambulance medics arrived on scene. No further information was provided.  

Sunday, Sept. 15

6:05 a.m. — Property damage was reported on Westchester Avenue following a one-car crash. The operator was transported to Stamford Hospital via Pound Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Corps for unknown injuries. The car was towed from the scene. 

12:24 p.m. — A caller reported a possibly distressed dog locked inside a car parked on Westchester Avenue. Police on arrival saw the windows were open and the dog appeared fine. The dog owner/car operator was spoken to by police about the possible dangers of leaving dogs in the car on a warm day. No further action was taken. 

— Eve Marx, The Recorder staff writer

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