Pound Ridge Police Report Nov. 13-17

Tuesday, Nov. 12

5:45 p.m. — During a traffic enforcement on Westchester Avenue, four summonses were issued to drivers for speeding; driving to the left of pavement markings; operating a vehicle without an inspection certificate; and operating an unregistered vehicle on a public roadway. 

Wednesday, Nov. 13

5:00 a.m. — Male, age unknown, was taken to Northern Westchester Hospital by Pound Ridge Ambulance Corps. No further information was provided. 

8:05 a.m. — A two-car collision on Long Ridge Road resulted in no injuries. Both cars were towed. 

4:30 p.m. — During a traffic enforcement on Kitchawan Road, no violations were observed. 

6:05 p.m. — During a traffic enforcement on Westchester Avenue, four summonses were issued to drivers for speeding. All the drivers were reported traveling at approximately 50 mph in a 30-mph zone. 

Thursday, Nov. 14

8:10 a.m. — A disabled vehicle was reported in the vicinity of Long Ridge Road and Birch Road. The vehicle was partially blocking the roadway and police assisted with traffic until a tow truck arrived to remove the car. 

9:57 a.m. — Fraud was reported by a resident of Benger Road. The reporting party said someone they didn’t know cashed their disability check. The U.S. Department of  Treasury was notified. Police are investigating. 

12:40 p.m. — Two cars were involved in a collision on Salem Road. No one was injured and one car was towed. 

3:05 p.m. — A woman was taken from her home to Northern Westchester Hospital by Pound Ridge ambulance members and Westchester EMS paramedics. No further information was provided. 

Saturday, Nov. 16

11:32 a.m. — A man was taken to Northern Westchester Hospital. No further information was provided.

5:36 p.m. — A loud party was reported at a home on Dann Farm Road. The reporting party said they had a bonfire going, creating a fire hazard due to drought conditions. Police arrived and saw a fire pit being used in a safe manner. The noise complaint was relayed to the homeowner but police said there was no problem. 

6:13 p.m. — A car collided with a deer on Lower Trinity Pass Road. No injuries were reported and the car did not require a tow. No mention was made of the deer. 

10:48 p.m. — A fire was reported on South Bedford Road. Pound Ridge firefighters arrived on scene and extinguished a brush fire. The cause of the fire is unknown. 

Sunday, Nov. 17

8:30 a.m. — Utility wires were reported down on Salem Road. Police observed low hanging wires and the utility was notified. 

5:35 p.m. — A suspicious vehicle was reported on High Ridge Road. Before police arrived, it left the area. 

10:30 p.m. — Fire was reported on Old Stone Hill Road. The caller said they smelled smoke while out walking. Police arrived and canvassed the area with negative results.

— By Eve Marx

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