Husky on the run
A husky was reported at large Sunday, Jan. 5, at 9:20 a.m., on Waccabuc Road, Goldens Bridge. The caller pointed the dog out to police and said it had just been in her backyard. She didn’t recognize it. The dog ran away when the officer approached. Meanwhile the officer discovered an open side door at the house next door. Another large dog was inside and they shut the door to prevent that dog from getting out. It’s not known if this house was the husky’s address, and no one was home. The officer had to leave for another call but two hours later received notice the husky was captured on Park Road. That caller said they would hold onto the dog until its owner was located. The dog was displayed on social media but its owner wasn’t found. The dog was taken to the South Salem Animal Hospital for safekeeping.
Monday, Dec. 30
10:45 a.m. — A caller on Goldens Bridge Road, Goldens Bridge, complained about a gray pitbull that comes onto her property and defecates on her steps. She indicated this has been an issue for several months and because she has a small dog who goes outside, she wants to avoid a dog fight. Police went to the pittie’s home and saw it on a deck. The officer knocked at the door but got no response.
Tuesday, Dec. 31
8:48 a.m. — A burglary in progress was reported by a caller in South Salem who told police he saw people at his house on his phone camera. Police went to the residence and saw 10 roofers working on his roof. His next door neighbor was on scene and said he received a text from the caller who said his Ring camera showed there were people on his property with a white van stealing his Christmas decorations. The caller was notified it was roofers working. He said he didn’t know his roofing job was starting that day. No further action was taken.
Wednesday, Jan. 1
10:06 a.m. — State police notified Lewisboro Police of a woman being trailed by an aide walking on North Salem Road, Cross River. The woman told police her left ankle hurt and she was in pain. She didn’t remember how she hurt it. Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps arrived and determined she needed to be taken to Putnam Hospital. No further information was provided.
Thursday, Jan. 2
11:00 a.m. — A caller in South Salem reported an obstruction in her throat. Vista EMS was already on scene and the obstruction was cleared.
11:38 a.m. — A resident on Diane Court, Katonah, reported losing her wallet while in New York City; her driver’s license and a credit card were stolen. The card was subsequently used in Manhattan to make fraudulent purchases. The New York City Police Department told her to report it to her local precinct. Lewisboro Police advised her that any investigation into the incident would have to be done by the NYPD. She was provided with an incident number to give to them, the Department of Motor Vehicles, and her bank.
12:07 p.m. — A South Salem caller left a message for police regarding harassment and false accusations from her daughter and her daughter’s boyfriend. Police spoke with a family member who implied the caller is “not right in the head.” The caller was advised to obtain a stay away order against her harassers.
4:00 p.m. — A Bouton Road caller told police she’d just moved into her new home when she discovered a gun in the basement; she described it as a revolver. Police on arrival said it was an airsoft pellet pistol manufactured by Bear River International. No further action was taken.
7:40 p.m. — Police went to a home in South Salem where a man and his son were arguing. The dad said his son was destroying property. They argued over dinner plates. He said his son grabbed a knife and destroyed three interior security cameras. The father didn’t want to press charges but wanted his son transported to the hospital for a psychological examination. A brother was contacted who brought the son to his own home for the night. A New York state domestic incident report was completed.
Friday, Jan. 3
5:15 p.m. — A resident of Lake Path Lane, South Salem, in a dispute with his neighbor’s contractor called the police to say a stop work order was being violated and he wanted their presence to avoid getting into an incident with this contractor. He called back soon after and told police help wasn’t needed as the contractor had left the area.
7:15 p.m. — Gunshots were reported in the vicinity of Ridgefield Avenue, South Salem. Police determined it was fireworks.
Saturday, Jan. 4
11:15 a.m. — A vehicle was impounded on Mead Street, South Salem, after a license plate reader picked up its suspended registration. The operator had a valid license but no insurance. The car was towed and the driver was issued several tickets.
5:15 p.m. — Prematurely dumped ash from a fireplace brought Vista firefighters to a brush fire in a field in South Salem. The fire was extinguished.
Sunday, Jan. 5
9:40 a.m. — A combative female patient in the rear of an ambulance brought police to Four Winds Hospital, Cross River. The patient had voluntarily agreed to be transported from Keller Army Community Hospital, West Point, to Four Winds Hospital but became uncooperative on arrival. Hospital staff advised police she would need to be medically cleared before she could be admitted. The necessary paperwork was completed. An officer stayed with her during this time to help her remain calm and ready to enter the hospital.
11:17 a.m. — Shower steam brought firefighters to a South Salem home. The resident had reset the alarm prior to police arrival.
— Eve Marx, The Recorder staff writer
This report was made from official reports provided by the Lewisboro Police Department.