Pound Ridge Police Report; June 11-17, 2024

Just looking for the restroom

A suspicious person was reported Tuesday, June 11, at 4:02 p.m., in the basement of a business on Westchester Avenue. Police located the individual and asked them for identification. They did so and explained they had entered the building to find a restroom. The person left the area soon after.

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Tuesday, June 11

4:30 p.m. — A complainant on Beech Hill Lane reported a landscaper operating a gas-powered leaf blower in violation of town ordinance. On arrival, an officer spoke with the landscaper who was not using a leaf blower but a speed spreader and a hedge trimmer and was not in violation.

4:45 p.m. — A caller notified police to complain Scofield Road was blocked to traffic. Police responding saw paving work was being done on the road surface and said the road wasn’t blocked and there were no hazards.

Wednesday, June 12

11:30 a.m. — A caller on Gorge Lane complained someone was using a gas-powered leaf blower in the neighborhood in violation of town ordinance. On arrival, an officer observed a landscaper operating a commercial lawn mower, not a leaf blower.

Thursday, June 13

1:57 a.m. — A resident who fell down in his home and was unable to get up and back into bed was assisted by Pound Ridge ambulance medics and a police officer. The man said he wasn’t injured and wished for no further assistance.

3:00 p.m. — A caller on Peters Lane reported a suspicious man knocking on doors and then abruptly leaving. Police caught up with the man who showed identification and said he was selling replacement windows. He was advised of various ordinances prohibiting him from going door-to-door hawking wares and soon left the area.

Friday, June 14

12:45 p.m. — A caller on Westchester Avenue told police about a suspicious phone call they received. Police thought it was likely a scam and told them not to respond and to block the caller if necessary.

Saturday, June 15

2:00 a.m. — A caller on Salem Road reported a suspicious car they said was heading towards Stamford, Conn. Police looked for the car with negative results.

2:00 p.m. — A caller on Joshua Hobby Lane also reported a suspicious car; police looked for the described vehicle with negative results.

Monday, June 17

7:00 a.m. — A caller on Eastwoods Roads complained a neighbor’s contractor was starting work earlier than the legal start time allowed under town ordinance. Police arrived and spoke with the homeowner who said they would advise their contractor about the restriction.

— Eve Marx, The Recorder staff writer

This report was made from official reports provided by the Pound Ridge Police Department.