Man causes a scene at town office
A man came to a government office in the main Town Campus in South Salem Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 4:12 p.m., requesting a police report. He became agitated and began yelling when told he would have to fill out a FOIL form, resulting in a town employee pushing a panic alarm, at which time the man drove off in a white Honda; police located him on Bouton Road. He was told his behavior was unacceptable and he agreed. The officer then provided him with the report he was looking for. No further action was taken.
Monday, Sept. 30
9:26 a.m. — A resident of Waccabuc, male, age unknown, exhibiting possible symptoms of a stroke, was taken by Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps to Northern Westchester Hospital. Westchester EMS was on scene. Before police arrival, the man complained of dizziness.
2 p.m. — Dark tinted windows observed by an officer patrolling Route 35 in the vicinity of Mead Street, Cross River, led to a traffic stop for a blue Chevrolet Camaro. The operator identified themselves and offered registration to a vehicle that came back as a Honda. The registration for the Camaro was also suspended due to unpaid parking violations. The car was towed and impounded and the driver was issued several tickets.
9:18 p.m. — Police went to a multi-unit dwelling on Beekman Lane, Goldens Bridge, for a welfare check on a woman who calls them almost nightly after getting off the train. She answered the door and came out with a stack of paperwork and said she is being harassed by phone calls regarding her past medical insurance. Police advised her to call the number on the paperwork during business hours and that this was not a police matter.
Tuesday, Oct. 1
12:20 p.m. — A resident of South Salem, male, complained a fellow tenant in their shared residence is “poisoning him.” He reported this happening on a regular basis. He said after he eats food she’s made, his blood pressure shoots up alarmingly. Medics were consulted and said they are aware of the situation and would not be responding. The man also alleged there was “a hit out on him,” and reported a person in the woods and someone looking in his bedroom window. A report was made for documentation purposes only.
3 p.m. — A North Carolina resident’s custody dispute with her ex-husband regarding their daughter brought police to an address in South Salem where the girl resides with her father. Earlier in the day, the mom came to headquarters showing a custodial agreement valid only on a military base. She was advised to go to family court in White Plains where she said she already has an appointment. After police spoke with her, she agreed to return to North Carolina until her court date. All parties were advised to handle their issues in family court and obey all court orders or be charged with custodial interference.
5 p.m. — A resident of South Salem, male, requested an order of protection to be served against his wife. When police went to their home, a child answered the door and said his mother went to New York City. Two officers looked for her by the train station without result. An hour and a half later, her husband came to headquarters again and said he saw her lurking in the front yard. Police looked for her with negative results.
Wednesday, Oct. 2
9:45 a.m. — A prior larceny was reported at a home on Falcon Ridge Road, Goldens Bridge. State police were also on scene. The incident is under investigation and no further information was provided.
Thursday, Oct. 3
2:05 p.m. — Police went to a home in South Salem after they were contacted by someone from a medical office who said they were trying to get in touch with the resident following recent testing. An officer spoke with her husband who said his wife left the residence three weeks earlier and he has not been in touch with her. He said he removed her from his phone plan. She last spoke to him using her father’s phone. It’s unclear whether he provided police with that information.
3:35 p.m. — A horse and a donkey were reported missing by a South Salem resident who said both animals were removed from a boarding facility in Orange County last December while she was in the hospital. At the time, she notified the Warwick Police. She recently saw her animals on another property. Police spoke to an attorney representing the person who currently has her equines who said the animals were surrendered due to mistreatment. Police advised the complainant she needed to gather her documents and work through the courts if she wanted to get her pets back.
Friday, Oct. 4
9:30 p.m. — A resident of Katonah reported his kids were sitting in his car parked in his driveway playing video games when a man, dressed entirely in black, very tall, described as “skinny,” walked past the car, crouched down, and then headed towards the front of the house. He said he and his wife were in the backyard and also saw the man, who disappeared into the woods. Police asked neighbors if they saw anything and extra patrols were added to the area.
Saturday, Oct. 5
11:48 a.m. — Police were dispatched to Rock Shelter Road for an activated burglar alarm. On arrival, the exterior was checked. All appeared in order. The resident was contacted through their Ring camera and advised of the incident.
2:35 p.m. — A caller on Waccabuc Road reported kids were using their cellphone cameras to film themselves driving on Mead Street, causing a hazard condition. Police patrolled the area with negative results.
4 p.m. — A caller in South Salem reported problems with his half-brother regarding his father, who has dementia. He said the problems started in July when he occasionally cared for his father. He said his half-brother, who has power of attorney, said a nurse had been hired to care for their dad and that person would be driving his car and he would be unable to use the car. He was told he wasn’t welcome at the house and some harsh words were exchanged. Police advised the caller no crime had been committed and advised him to give his family members some space.
Sunday, Oct. 6
8 a.m. — Police went to the Wild Oaks apartment complex in Goldens Bridge with a state trooper for a noise complaint. They were met by a woman who was annoyed to see them. She said there was no disturbance and she was working on her closet. The complainant was advised to contact the building management as they claimed to have a recording of the woman yelling.
11:45 p.m. — Vista firefighters and police went to an address in South Salem after a fire was reported. They found a small fire at the rear of the residence. No one was home. The fire was extinguished and the resident was contacted via phone and advised no open burning was allowed.
— Eve Marx, The Recorder staff writer. This report was made from official reports provided by the Lewisboro Police Department.