Gaming console purchase hits snag
On Thursday, Aug. 8, at 3:39 p.m., a young Waccabuc resident told police that a few days earlier he sent $100 to a phone number through Apple Pay to purchase a PlayStation 5 console. He based his purchase on a photo he saw online. After he gave his address to receive the shipment, the seller asked for more money. Multiple texts were exchanged. The resident refused to pay more money and instead requested a refund, which was denied. The seller began sending threatening texts with pictures of guns inside a car. Police spoke to the caller’s mother. Police advised them to block the caller’s number and save all text messages. It was unclear if they would be able to get the money back through Apple Pay.
Monday, Aug. 5
7:50 a.m. — A red Toyota Camry with Connecticut plates was impounded in South Salem after an officer noticed the license plate attached to the vehicle traveling southbound on Route 123 belonged to a 2016 Chevrolet. The car was stopped at West Road. The operator admitted the plates didn’t belong to that vehicle. The car was towed and impounded. Tickets were issued to the operator, including one for not wearing a seat belt.
1:08 p.m. — A patient reported as a runaway from Four Winds Hospital in Cross River was located by K-9 Zane, his human partner and another officer not far from the hospital on South Wind Drive. The person was cooperative and agreed to be taken back to hospital where they were received by nursing staff.
1:45 p.m. — A caller accidentally locked out of their car on Lakeside Drive, South Salem, was assisted by police getting back into their vehicle.
6:10 p.m. — A caller from Elmwood Road, South Salem, reported they’d been sideswiped by a black GMC truck with New York plates, causing damage to the driver’s side mirror. The caller declined medical attention and decided not to complete an accident report.
8:15 p.m. — An order of protection was served to a resident of South Salem. The order came from a district court in Portland, Maine.
Tuesday, Aug. 6
12:11 p.m. — A female reported not feeling well at an undisclosed location in South Salem was attended to by Vista EMS for hyperthermia. No transport was required.
Wednesday, Aug. 7
7:05 a.m. — Two brothers were reported fighting at their home in South Salem; they have been living together for five months. They had an argument and hot water was thrown, but no one was injured. The pair agreed to separate for the remainder of the day.
1:15 p.m. — While patrolling Route 36, an officer received information about a missing person driving a Hyundai Sonata with New York plates. The operator was said to suffer from dementia. The officer searched Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, where the caller thought the missing person might be, but the car was not located. No further information was provided.
Thursday, Aug. 8
4 p.m. — Police went to a home on Sabbath Day Hill Road, South Salem, for a report of a domestic dispute. On arrival, they saw someone in the garage. No further information was provided.
5:17 p.m. — An officer was dispatched to Route 121 and Todd Road for a report of illegally
parked cars causing a traffic hazard. Upon arrival, all the cars were gone.
Friday, Aug. 9
1:15 p.m. — An officer was dispatched to Upper Lake Shore Drive for a fire alarm coming from a house in the area. The alarm could be heard loudly from the roadway. The reporting party said the house had recently changed hands. They didn’t believe anyone was home. Goldens Bridge firefighters arrived on scene. They entered the home and said there was no fire and that the alarm had malfunctioned. The home was secured and no further action was required.
2:00 p.m. — Due to extreme weather conditions trees were reported down, blocking the roadway; falling tree limbs were reported bringing down wires. Trees were reported resting on wires; roads were partially or entirely blocked. These incidents were reported on Route 35, Boutonville Road, Todd Road, Route 123, Shady Lane, some unspecified portions of Katonah, Todd Hill Circle, unspecified roads in South Salem and Goldens Bridge. Highway departments were notified, as well as utilities.
Saturday, Aug. 10
1:58 p.m. — Police were advised to be on the lookout for a resident of South Salem, female, last seen entering the Cross River Plaza. An officer made contact and said she was coherent and cooperative. The woman told police she was experiencing marital difficulties and had turned off her phone. A trooper arrived with a court order in hand directing she be taken to Northern Westchester Hospital. Lewisboro Ambulance Corps arrived and transported the woman.
3:15 p.m. — A passerby called 911 to report someone harassing an elderly couple walking their dogs on Truesdale Lake Drive. She said a car sped past and a woman made a hand gesture meaning for the driver to slow down. The driver apparently took umbrage, stopped and got out of his car. There was some phone and shirt grabbing. His car was registered to a residence on the street. Police went to that home and spoke to a woman who said her husband left for a business emergency. He called the police shortly afterwards and said he was insulted by her gesture. He said the woman grabbed his shirt and spit at him. He said he’s lived in the neighborhood a long time but didn’t know the couple despite being neighbors. Police advised him to slow down and work at controlling his temper.
Sunday, Aug. 11
12 p.m. — A dog was reported locked in a car at a park in Cross River. Police saw a blue Ford Maverick with a black-and-white dog inside. The windows were cracked and the dog didn’t appear to be in distress. Police hung around for about 10 minutes and the owner appeared. He said he took a little walk and got lost. He removed the dog from the car and gave it water. Police reported the dog was fine. No further action was taken.
1:40 p.m. — Police went to a multiple-dwelling home in Goldens Bridge for a dispute between neighbors over leaves blown and a center island being covered with debris. A woman recorded the person blowing leaves and a scuffle ensued. The woman showed the recording to the police. The officer spoke to the other party, who admitted putting the leaf blower directly in her face. He agreed to apologize and she accepted his apology. She still wanted the incident documented.
2:38 p.m. — A caller reported that a woman in a white Tesla ran over a racoon, injuring it. Police looked for the driver with negative results. The caller drove the injured racoon to a wildlife rehabilitator.
— Eve Marx, The Recorder staff writer
This report was made from official reports provided by the Lewisboro Police Department.