Racoon, likely rabid, ‘dispatched’
On Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 8:40 a.m., a raccoon behaving strangely was reported in a Waccabuc driveway. Police arrived and determined it was likely rabid. Police dispatched it with a shotgun and disposed of its carcass.
Monday, Aug. 12
10:15 a.m. — While patrolling West Lane, South Salem, police saw a black Ford pickup fail to stop for a stop sign at West Lane and Stonewall Court. The pickup was stopped and the operator showed an expired registration. His license showed two suspensions. A tow truck was called; the operator was issued a number of tickets and a mandatory appearance ticket to be in court Sept. 16.
10:18 a.m. — A loud noise was reported on Mark Mead Road, Waccabuc, caused by a large tree falling and blocking the roadway. A construction crew cleared the tree.
12:30 p.m. — A mother accompanied by her daughter came to headquarters to report that her son, who has a history of verbally abusing her, was especially abusive at a recent memorial service for her husband. The younger woman said she had not been in contact with her brother for years. The mother requested a report be made of the harassment and expressed concern her son might come to her home. She was advised to call 911 if he shows up.
1:28 p.m. — Police went to a home in South Salem along with New York State Police where they were met by a man who said he and his brother had an argument that became physical, including a window being broken with a fist. A New York state domestic incident report was completed and the brothers said they’d steer clear of each other for the rest of the day.
Tuesday, Aug. 13
11:22 a.m. — A woman believed to have suffered a stroke was taken to Norwalk Hospital by ambulance. No further information was provided.
Noon — A South Salem woman reported that she was deceived by a con artist pretending to be a representative of her bank. This person said there was a problem with her account and requested she transfer $11,000 to another account. She was also asked to provide her passport and other identity information. Police helped her cancel her passport and made a report to give to her bank. The Somers state police barracks was also notified of the fraud and identity theft.
1:50 p.m. — An officer was dispatched to a residence on Bouton Road after the caller said her home security camera picked up a suspicious man on the premises. A man was seen running across her yard. Police checked the footage and her front porch and told her he was delivering a package to her.
5 p.m. — Police went to a service station on Route 121, Cross River, after a caller complained of a possibly intoxicated driver in a black Jeep with New Jersey plates. They spoke to the operator who said he’d swerved on the road right before the gas station to avoid hitting a cat, which might have made the person traveling behind them think they were driving badly. Police noticed no sign of impairment or evidence of alcohol.
Wednesday, Aug. 14
7:50 a.m. — A man called 911 from a home in Waccabuc to report that his wife had fallen and injured her hip and head. She was evaluated on scene by a paramedic and taken to Northern Westchester Hospital by Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
9 a.m. — Funny business regarding temporary New Jersey license plates observed on a black GMC Sierra pickup resulted in a traffic stop on Route 35 near Debbie Lane. The driver said it was a company vehicle his boss told him to drive. New Jersey State Police confirmed the temporary plates were issued to a Hyundai. A tow truck was called to impound the vehicle; the operator was issued a number of tickets, including one to appear in court Sept. 16.
12:50 p.m. — A farm worker who is allergic to bees was stung in South Salem. A paramedic gave her a shot of epinephrine and the woman declined to go to the hospital, saying she felt better.
4:45 p.m. — Incorrect license plates were observed by an officer patrolling Church Tavern Road, South Salem. The officer saw a white landscaping truck parked on the roadway. The operator said the Connecticut dealer plates on the truck were given to him by his son. The plates were expired for more than a year. The vehicle was towed and the operator issued four tickets, including one for distorted broken glass on the windshield.
Thursday, Aug. 15
7 a.m. — Police responded to an activated burglar alarm at a home on Sawgrass Drive in Katonah. They were met by a dog sitter who said the alarm malfunctioned.
11:51 a.m. — Another burglar alarm was activated at a home on Mohawk Trail, Katonah. A man said it went off while he was in the shower. No sign of burglary or illegal entry was detected.
12:15 p.m. — A Katonah resident was taken to Westchester Medical Center by Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps after reporting feeling dizzy from the heat.
4:30 p.m. — A woman who fell, injuring her head and arm at her home in South Salem, was taken to Norwalk Hospital by Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
5:54 p.m. — An oven fire was reported at a home on Brundige Drive, South Salem. Goldens Bridge firefighters were already on scene and said there was no fire.
6:15 p.m. — Police went to a condominium complex in South Salem after the landlord of a unit requested assistance with a tenant who is the partner of the complainant’s deceased father. He said the partner refused to pay anything for the apartment although did ask if there was anything belonging to his father that he wanted for himself. Police spoke to the resident who was visibly upset and said they had nowhere else to go. A neighbor intervened and asked the son/landlord to show some compassion. The son/landlord indicated he’d like to sell the place. Police told them it was a civil matter.
Friday, Aug. 16
4:55 p.m. — Police went to the day camp at the town park in South Salem after staff reported a 5-year-old was still there 45 minutes after camp was over. Police say the parents are divorced. Both were called and said there was a mix-up. The mom arrived shortly after to pick up the child.
5:05 p.m. — A man in the Leon Levy Preserve was reported in violation of riding a bike on the trails. A caller said the rider was not disorderly and they were only concerned for their safety as it is “not a safe place to ride a bike.” Police looked for him with negative results. Another person said he saw the cyclist leave 45 minutes prior to police arrival.
6 p.m. — A woman came to headquarters to request that an order of protection against her husband be served; she mentioned the time he would arrive home so the summons could be served. Police went to the residence, but when they got there, he still wasn’t home. The order was successfully served early the next morning.
Saturday, Aug. 17
12:25 p.m. — Police and medics went to a home in South Salem to assist a person who couldn’t get up by themselves. The person was taken to Northern Westchester Hospital by Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance. No further information was provided.
8:47 p.m. — An open door was reported at a home on Waccabuc Road, Goldens Bridge. Police went to the home and found it empty. Nothing inside or out seemed amiss. Police decided a cleaner accidentally failed to secure the home.
Sunday, Aug. 18
6:45 p.m. — A caller reported hearing an audible alarm going off in the vicinity of Spring Hill Lane and Smith Ridge Road, South Salem. The location was determined and the homeowner said painters working inside accidentally set it off and put it outside to get rid of it. An officer was able to turn the alarm off and no further action was needed.
— Eve Marx, The Recorder staff writer
This report was made from official reports provided by the Lewisboro Police Department.