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Thursday, October 13, 2011

Dobbs Ferry Police Beat: $2,000 Amp Nicked From Store

Plus, a deer died of its injuries and a raccoon got into Mercy College.

October 5 Struck Deer Dies of Injuries 8:44 a.m.—A 58-year-old Colonial Avenue resident reported that there was a gravely injured deer in the road. The deer appeared to have been struck by a driver who left the scene. The deer’s injuries were too severe to save. Police dispatched the deer, and DPW was contacted to pick up the body. October 6 Texts Break Order of Protection 5:15 p.m.—A 19-year-old Dobbs Ferry resident reported receiving unwanted texts from a 21-year-old Cortlandt Manor resident. The defendant allegedly broke the order of protection that had been previously issued. He was arrested on criminal complaint in the first degree, an E-felony. He’ll appear in court later this month. October 7 Summons Issued for Dog at Large 8:12 a.m…

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Hastings Police Beat: Teen Steals Beer, Bronx Man Arrested for 9K ID Theft

A hit and run driver struck and killed a fawn.

September 22 Teen Steals $2.99 Can of Malt Liquor 8:31 p.m.—An A&P employee reported that the store manager was chasing a shoplifter down Main Street. Patrol were detailed and apprehended the subject, a 17-year-old St. Christopher’s resident. He had allegedly stolen a 23 and half ounce can of Jose Malt Liquor, valued at $2.99. The defendant was arrested on petty larceny, a misdemeanor. He was released back into the custody of St. Christopher’s on 71 Broadway in Dobbs Ferry. He returns to court on October 5th. Homeless Man Arrested for Trespassing 11:17 p.m.—Police found a man trespassing on a residence at Maple Avenue. Juan Heffelfinger, a 27-year-old who claims to be homeless, has been previously told not to be on that property. He was …

Friday, September 23, 2011

Dobbs Ferry Police Beat: $2,200 Lost in Grandma Scam and More ID Thefts

A resident’s car window is smashed and her purse stolen.

September 16 Loose Dog Returned to Owner 8:05 a.m.—A Grandview Avenue resident reported seeing a loose dog in the road. Police were dispatched and found the dog and returned it the owner, a male Mohican Park resident. $2,200 Lost in Grandma Scam 9:46 a.m.—An 88-year-old Broadway resident reported that she was the victim of the grandma scam. On September 15th, a man called the resident and identified himself as her grandson’s attorney. He told her that her grandson had been arrested in Mexico and needed $2,200 for bail. The person alleging to be her grandson also got on the phone. The resident was instructed to send the money via Western Union. She did so, and later that day, she got another call from the alleged attorney. He claimed that …

Friday, September 16, 2011

Dobbs Ferry Police Beat: Mom Jailed for Belting 8-Year-Old Daughter, Cat Casualty of Hit & Run

A $3,000 laptop was stolen from a Mercy College dorm.

September 7 Mom Jailed for Allegedly Beating Daughter 8:16 p.m.—Police received a call from a Beacon Hill Drive resident reporting that he came home from work, he found his daughter crying. The child told him that her mom had struck her in the back with a belt—the man said she had a red welt on her back. Police arrested the child's mother, a 25-year-old Dobbs Ferry resident for endangering the welfare of a child, an A misdemeanor. As standard operating procedure, the mother was checked for warrants. Police discovered that she is wanted by Immigration for deportation. She has been remanded to Westchester County Jail pending Immigration’s conclusion. September 8 Cat Gravely Injured by Car 12:35 p.m.—Police received a call reporting that a …

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Dobbs Ferry Police Beat: Car Windows Smashed, Purses Stolen from NYSC Lot

A resident's $100 Visa gift card may have been stolen out of the mail.

August 14 Car Window Smashed With Rock 11:44 .a.m.—A 28-year-old Northfield Avenue resident reported that someone had broken the rear window of her 2001 Infinity while parked in her driveway, causing $400 in damage. A rock was observed in the backseat. Police are investigating this incident as criminal mischief in the third degree, an E-felony. August 15 2 Windows Smashed & Purses Stolen from NYSC Parking Lot 4:15 p.m.—During a routine patrol of 50 Livingstone Avenue, the NYSC complex, police found a 2009 Mini Cooper with the front passenger window broken. The owner, a 58-year-old resident, was notified and she reported that her tan purse had been stolen, including her wallet, credit cards, and library card. Her car had been parked on the …

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Irvington Police Beat: $8,317 Sent to Imprisoned 'Grandson' in a Classic Con

In this week's look at incidents investigated by Irvington police, update on male who presented and used a woman’s stolen credit card at five White Plains stores.

May 29 Hit & Run 10:10 a.m.—A Main Street business owner reported that a grey van had struck her 2010 Mercedes and then fled the scene traveling west on Main Street. The Bronxville resident reported minor damage done to the rear right-side quarter panel. She was able to provide a description of the operator to police. She told police that the driver was an Asian male in his 40s. Con Gets $8,317 from Successful Grandma Scheme 12:53 p.m.—An 86-year-old West Clinton Avenue resident reported that she had been tricked into sending $8, 317  to someone posing as her grandson. The woman told police that she received a call on May 26 from someone who said he was her grandson and that he was incarcerated in another country and needed help. Then …

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Saturday, June 4, 2011

Dobbs Ferry Police Beat: Stolen Violin, Fuel in Pool, Turtle Crossing

In this week's look at all things police-related, a purse containing $1,200 in cash is stolen from 68-year-old Irvington resident.

May 26 $8-$10,000 in Pool Damages 11:59 a.m.—The property manager of a Beacon Hill Drive apartment complex reported that between 1:30 p.m. on May 23 and 10 a.m. on May 24, he found that the complex’s pool had dirt and dark liquid poured into it. The pool vacuum hose and skimmer was cut with a knife and pumps were reversed, causing chlorine to spray out. The pool had to be drained, cleaned, and refilled with water. The contractor who cleaned it said the dark liquid was an oil base, possibly diesel fuel. Damages were reported between $8-$10,000. This matter is being investigated as criminal mischief in the second degree, a D-felony. Thief Hits Jackpot: Purse Stolen with $1,200 Cash 5:31 p.m.—A 68-year-old Irvington resident reported that she…

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Ossining Nanny Charged with DWI in Dobbs Ferry

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Irvington Police Beat: Teen Stabbing, Man Arrested in $7,000 Fraud Case

In this week's look at incidents investigated by Irvington’s Finest, ten 50-foot trees were cut without permission to half their size.

Here is a look at some of the incidents reported to or under investigation by Irvington police from May 11 to May 18. May 11 10 Trees Cut to Half Their Size Without Permission 12:17 p.m.—The Irvington Public Works Superintendant reported that unknown persons had damaged approximately 10 tress belonging to the Village of Irvington. The damaged trees are located along the dirt road on West Sunnyside Lane, a dead end street. The trees were topped without any village permission. Once 50 feet, the trees are now 25 feet tall. It is believed that the work was done in January, but it was brought to police attention last week. This matter is still under investigation and is being pursued as damage to village property. May 12 Man with Shovel Found …

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Dobbs Ferry Police Beat: $23,000 in Jewelry and Cash Stolen from Home

In this week's look at all things police-related, gas guzzled from resident’s car while parked outside of home.

April 8 $23,000 in Jewelry & Cash Stolen Within 20 Minutes from DF Home 9:42 a.m.—A 53-year-old Lefurgy Avenue resident reported that while visiting a neighbor between 9:15 a.m. and 9:42 a.m., her home was burglarized. During that period of time, the homeowner had left her door unlocked. When she returned, she found that her bedroom on the second floor had been ransacked. Her purse and its contents were stolen. The contents included her credit cards and $100 in cash. Jewelry was also stolen, including a tennis bracelet and four watches, one  a Tag Hauer. In total, $23,000 in jewelry and cash was stolen from the resident, police said. Police are still investigating this crime. iPhone Misplaced & Recovered at Go Greenberry 5:22 p.m.—A 13-…

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Monday, March 14, 2011

Hastings Police Beat: Expensive Electronics Stolen from HHS

In this week's look at incidents investigated by Hastings’s Finest, police warn owners of Honda Accords to be careful when parking cars overnight.

March 3 3 Honda Accords Found With Tires Removed See full story here.  March 6 Yonkers Man Rushed to Hospital 10:06 a.m.— A resident phoned police to report that a young man was in distress at the river’s edge by Southside Avenue and requested assistance for him. The caller reported that the young man had recently been released from a psychiatric institution. The 32-year-old Yonkers resident was suffering from hypothermia and shock. An ambulance transported him to St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Yonkers on 1 Larkin Plaza for evaluation. March 7 3 Thefts at Hastings High School 1:00 p.m.— Hastings High School administrator Nancy Gagliardi reported that on March 3 at about 1:15 p.m., a student’s iPhone, valued at $500, was stolen from the …

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Hastings Police: Tires Removed from 3 Honda Accords

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