Pound Ridge Police Report Sept. 24-29

By EVE MARX

Chipmunk trapped in bathroom 

On Sunday, Sept. 28, at 10:04 a.m., a resident of Pine Brook Road reported they had a chipmunk locked in a bathroom and needed assistance. Police arrived and the rodent was safely released. 

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Tuesday, Sept. 24 

9:05 a.m. — A parking complaint on South Bedford Road was made by a caller reporting a vehicle blocking the roadway. On arrival, police saw traffic was easily navigating the vehicle in question but placed hazard cones in the area as a precaution. 

9:20 a.m. — Two traffic summonses were issued to a driver traveling on Westchester Avenue: one for failure to stop at a stop sign, the second for operating an unregistered vehicle on the highway. 

12:45 p.m. — A caller complained about a parking situation on Upper Shad Road. Police said the car in question was gone before they arrived. 

2:07 p.m. — A female, age unknown, was taken from her residence to Northern Westchester Hospital by Pound Ridge Volunteer Corps for an unknown condition. 

Wednesday, Sept. 25 

9:40 a.m. — A traffic summons was issued to a driver traveling on Westchester Avenue for failure to obey a traffic device. 

11:25 a.m. — A caller on Westchester Avenue complaining about someone using a gas leaf blower resulted in police speaking with a landscaper who was advised of the ban. 

Thursday, Sept. 26 

11:10 a.m. — A resident of Old Stone Hill Road was cited for a leaf blower violation of local ordinance. 

1:15 p.m. — A parking complaint was reported on Lons Lane. Police on arrival said there was no problem and the operator of a truck agreed to move his truck. 

Friday, Sept. 27 

8:30 a.m. — A male, age and condition unknown, was taken by Pound Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Corps to Stamford Hospital from his residence. 

2:05 p.m. — A caller on Lower Shad Road reported a neighbor’s landscaper was violating a local ordinance regarding use of gas powered leaf blowers. The landscaper was given a letter explaining the ban. No summonses were issued at this time as the landscaper was unaware of the ordinance.

3:25 p.m. — A caller reported a local ordinance violation for use of gas leaf blowers being used at a residence on Old Stone Hill Road. Police arrived and spoke to the homeowner. No violations were witnessed. 

10:30 p.m. — A pickup truck on fire was reported by a caller on High Ridge Road. Pound Ridge firefighters arrived quickly to extinguish the fire. Police say the car was able to be driven from the scene. 

Saturday, Sept. 28 

9:45 a.m. — A caller reported Brook Farm Road was blocked; police saw a tree blocking the roadway and the highway department was notified. 

10:50 a.m. — Mental health incidents were reported on Kinnicutt Road. No further information was available. 

1:25 p.m. — An animal bite was reported on Lower Shad Road. No further information was available. 

 5:30 p.m. — A second mental health incident occurred on Kinnicutt Road. No further information was available. 

10:37 p.m. — A driver was issued a summons on Westchester Avenue after an officer on patrol observed them doing 46 mph in a marked 30-mph zone. 

Sunday, Sept. 29

6:55 p.m. — A dog reported running loose on Kinnicutt Road was gone on police arrival. 

9:11 p.m. — A woman was transported from her residence by Pound Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Corps to Stamford Hospital for an unknown condition. 

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