Pound Ridge Police Report: Week of June 4-10, 2024

Bear sighted in residential driveway

A caller on White Birch Road South called police Thursday, June 6, at 11:55 a.m., to report a bear in their driveway. They said it was seen by their garbage cans. Police arrived and activated their squad car siren to successfully shoo the bear into the woods. The Department of Environmental Conservation was contacted and provided a number for the public to call (845-256-3098) for tips on how to coexist safely with bears.

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Tuesday, June 4

9:27 a.m. — A parking complaint was made regarding a car parked in an unsafe location on Honey Hollow Road. Police arrived and spoke with the operator who said their car was disabled and they were replacing the car’s battery and would move it soon; its position was not disrupting traffic.

9:20 p.m. — A dog was reported continuously barking on South Bedford Road. Police had a word with the owner who agreed to bring his two dogs inside and that they would try to be more considerate of their neighbors regarding dog noise.

Wednesday, June 5

10:30 a.m. — A dog reported found on High Ridge Road was returned to its owner with no

problem.

8:30 p.m. — While patrolling Patterson Road, a police officer came upon a car with a flat tire. They assisted the operator with a tire change.

Thursday, June 6

9:35 a.m. — A caller on Patterson Road reported a dog on the loose. The pet was returned to its owner.

7:07 p.m. — A utility pole was reported leaning on Hemlock Hill Road. No down wires were

reported. The utility company was contacted and said they would send someone out to inspect it.

8:50 p.m. — A caller on Honey Hollow Road reported the road was blocked due to a fallen tree limb. Police arrived on scene and removed the obstruction.

Friday, June 7

5:00 p.m. — A one-car collision was reported on Hack Green Road. Police said there were no injuries and it was property damage only. A tow was called to remove the car.

Saturday, June 8

1:25 p.m. — A possibly rabid raccoon was reported by a caller on South Bedford Road. Police looked for the animal with negative results.

10:00 p.m. — A suspicious person was reported on Shad Road West. Police looked for the individual with negative results.

Sunday, June 9

11:35 a.m. — A caller on South Bedford Road reported a tree blocking the road. The highway department was notified and responded.

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