Concerned about mom
A woman came to headquarters Monday, Sept. 9, at 5:30 p.m., to report she and her boyfriend visited her mother at her mother’s home in South Salem a week earlier. Several people were living in the house including her grandmother and a man who might be her mother’s boyfriend. She reported drug paraphernalia strewn around; her mother has a history of substance abuse she believes has worsened. She said when she tried to intervene, she was chased outside and lectured and a small knife was brandished in her direction. She does not believe actual harm was intended and only expressed concern for her mother’s health. A report was made for documentation only.
Monday, Sept. 9
11:48 a.m. — Police went to a home in Katonah where they spoke with a Spanish-speaking individual who said their co-worker experienced a medical emergency. That person was already taken for medical treatment in their boss’ car. No further assistance was required by the police.
2:15 p.m. — A welfare check was requested by a parent who said they hadn’t spoken to their child since last Thanksgiving. An officer went to a home in South Salem where the child was said to live; they were met at the door by the resident who said the child lives with her father in Dutchess County.
Tuesday, Sept. 10
4:50 p.m. — Shoes were reported hanging from overhead wires at the intersection of Route 123 and Puddin Hill Road, South Salem. A caller requested the shoes be removed because, they said, “We are not in the ghetto.” The caller also stated his concern the shoes could be a traffic hazard. Police advised the caller, who lives in New Canaan, Conn., that the shoes did not appear to be causing any problem. No further action was taken.
Wednesday, Sept. 11
10:25 a.m. — A suspicious black bag reported by a Katonah-Lewisboro School District bus driver on Route 35 near The Meadows, Cross River, turned out to be a lunch box belonging to a construction worker doing overnight work in the area. The item was moved to the construction staging area and placed with the crew’s overnight equipment.
10:35 p.m. — A black Mercedes-Benz with Texas plates was impounded after a traffic stop on Route 35 near Route 121 for malfunctioning brake lights. A records check showed the registration had expired. The operator was issued two tickets and the car was towed.
6:25 p.m. — A concerned caller reported a man walking on Smith Ridge Road, South Salem; the caller said he appeared confused. Police looked for him with negative results.
Thursday, Sept. 12
9:02 a.m. — A caller reported a motorist in a gray Nissan in the vicinity of Indian Lane. The caller thought the person was suspicious because they were driving around the Truesdale Lake area taking pictures. It was later determined the driver works for a home appraisal company. They were advised to check in with police first in the future to avoid questions and confusion as to what they are doing.
12:07 p.m. — Fraud was reported by a South Salem caller who said two days earlier she received a phone call from someone purporting to be from Amazon advising her of fraudulent purchases on her account. The caller also reported several attempts to illegally enter her bank account. The fake Amazon caller requested she put $48,000 in an envelope to be picked up at her home. This is when the reporting party realized she was about to be scammed and hung up. She said she was not out any money and would continue to monitor her accounts.
2 p.m. — Police and emergency personnel responded to a location in Goldens Bridge after a man was reported as falling 15 feet off a roof. He was taken to Northern Westchester Hospital for ankle injuries by Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
4:10 p.m. — Filmmakers on the property of Four Winds Hospital in Cross River were reported by hospital staff who asked them to leave. Two officers responded; they saw a Jeep with Florida plates on the property occupied by three men and one woman who said she was in charge. She told the officers they were filming a documentary about a mass shooter who had been a patient at the hospital in the past and she’d been attempting to get permission to film at the hospital for six months. Police gave her the name and number of a proper contact and also advised that if the crew intended to film, they would need a special permit. The officer offered her his card and advised her on the process. The crew left the property without further incident.
Friday, Sept. 13
11:30 p.m. — A summons to appear in court was issued to a resident of Deer Track Lane, Goldens Bridge, for having an unlicensed dog. The man responding at the door said he would give the paperwork to his wife.
12:25 p.m. — An Uber driver on Deer Run Road, South Salem, was reported as suspicious. Police found the driver of a black Chevrolet SUV who said he accidentally pulled into the wrong driveway.
Saturday, Sept. 14
10:35 p.m. — Noise was reported by a caller from a residential facility in South Salem. Police determined someone was having a birthday party. No further action was required.
Sunday, Sept. 14
11 a.m. — A domestic dispute was reported at a residential facility in South Salem. An officer spoke to the victim and the family was interviewed. A report was made for documentation.
11:39 a.m. — Police and Goldens Bridge emergency medical personnel responded to a location on Waccabuc Road, Goldens Bridge, for a reported motorcycle and bicycle collision. On arrival, they found the bicyclist on the ground with a minor leg injury. The motorcycle operator said he saw a bicyclist ahead peddling up an incline. It appeared to him the bicyclist was struggling. He said he crossed the double yellow line to give the bicyclist more space but a witness said it appeared the motorcyclist was too close behind the bicyclist when he hit him. The bicyclist declined medical attention. A report was made for documentation.
5 p.m. — A head-on collision was reported at Smith Ridge Road and Elmwood Road, South Salem. Police assisted with traffic control.
6 p.m. — A Katonah woman was treated at her home by Lewisboro EMS after she fell and cut her arm. No transport was requested.
— Eve Marx, The Recorder staff writer.
This report was made from official reports provided by the Lewisboro Police Department.