Back into the woods
A bear was reported in a yard on Todd Road, Goldens Bridge, the morning of Friday, June 28. When police arrived, the bear left the yard, crossed the street and returned to the woods. Police said there was no problem and no need for further action.
Monday, June 24
2:50 p.m. — A caller reported a street sign for Bayberry Lane, South Salem, was missing. The caller said it was gone for two or three days; the highway department was advised. Later that evening an officer went to Bouton Road to ask if a resident had cameras on her property that might help identify who took the street sign. She said the only camera on her property was her Ring doorbell. The officer checked the area for other residents whose home security cameras might have filmed the thief, with negative results.
9:07 p.m. — Police went to a residence on Conant Valley Road, South Salem, for a landlord- tenant dispute. On arrival, both parties were engaged in a verbal argument. Police separated them and both were interviewed. The tenant claimed the landlord locked the thermostat over a money dispute; the landlord agreed to unlock the device. No further action was required.
Tuesday, June 25
8:56 p.m. — A female complaining of chest pain was transported from her home in South Salem to Northern Westchester Hospital by Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
10:05 a.m. — A caller reported an unaccompanied toddler near the roadway in Goldens Bridge; the child was already inside her home before police arrived. The dad said he was cooking and his wife accidentally left the front door unlocked and the toddler turned the doorknob and wandered off. The responding officer said the toddler appeared in good health and well cared for. The officer discussed the importance of keeping doors locked to avoid a recurrence.
Wednesday, June 26
12:42 p.m. — A caller on Waccabuc Road said while traveling westbound on Route 35 in
Goldens Bridge, they collided with a deer. An accident report was filed. No information was provided on the deer’s condition.
4:14 p.m. — A person came to police headquarters to be fingerprinted for their Florida pistol permit.
6:15 p.m. — A South Salem resident reported having difficulty breathing was being evaluated by Westchester EMS personnel on police arrival. They were transported to Northern Westchester Hospital by Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Thursday, June 27
5:58 p.m. — A motorist with an adult learner permit was pulled over near the intersection of North Street and Route 22, Goldens Bridge, after a patrol officer observed nontransparent tinted windows on their vehicle, a violation. It was quickly apparent there was no licensed driver in the car. Citations were issued for the windows and driving on a learner permit unaccompanied by a licensed driver. The car was impounded and towed by East Towing.
Friday, June 28
11:34 a.m. — A burglary was reported at a home in South Salem. No further information was provided as the incident is under investigation.
12:01 p.m. — A female in an altered mental state was transported from her home in South Salem to Northern Westchester Hospital by Vista firefighters.
3:30 p.m. — A man with a gun, possibly a BB gun, was reported in the vicinity of the Oak Ridge condos, South Salem. When police found him, he said he had been in the woods near his condo unit shooting his pellet gun. He gave an officer permission to examine his equipment; no issues were found. The officer advised the resident to conduct his shooting in a more remote location.
Saturday, June 29
8:16 p.m. — Loud music was reported coming from a graduation party in a backyard in Goldens Bridge. Police responding said the music was at a reasonable level but still advised the host to lower the volume. Two hours later the caller, a neighbor, complained again. Police returned and asked the host to turn off the music altogether, given the evening hour and that the neighbor might want to go to sleep soon.
Sunday, June 30
10:47 a.m. — Police went to a home in Cross River after a man fell, injuring himself. The aide said he slipped while walking on his pool wall; he was OK but his right shoulder and arm were scraped. Visa and South Salem firefighters were on scene along with Vista ambulance crew members. The man declined medical attention.
1:45 p.m. — Police went to a home in South Salem after the homeowner found a wallet on Route 35 between Smith Ridge Road and the town state line. She said she went to the police station but no one was there at the time. She next attempted to contact the wallet’s owner by going online but was unsuccessful. At her request, an officer went to her home to pick it up. Lewisboro Police contacted Danbury Police in Connecticut who provided a phone number for the owner but the number was no longer in service. The wallet was placed into a property locker and a report was made.
— Eve Marx, The Recorder staff writer
This report was made from official reports provided by the Lewisboro Police Department.
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