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Westchester Woman Asleep Behind Wheel Charged With DWI, Police Say Westchester Woman Asleep Behind Wheel Charged With DWI, Police Say
Westchester Woman Asleep Behind Wheel Charged With DWI, Police Say A Yonkers woman found asleep behind the wheel of her Jeep was still under the influence, police said. An officer from the Scarsdale Police Department on patrol at approximately 6 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29 found a 2020 white Jeep Cherokee stopped in the northbound lane of Post Road, prompting an investigation. The officer said that the vehicle was running but was in “park” at the time he stopped. When he approached the driver, she was fully reclined in the front seat, asleep. According to police, the driver, Michelle Amoakohene, 29, was not woken up by the cruiser’s flashing lights, or by the…

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Stolen Vehicle Abandoned After Being Involved In Westchester Crash, Police Say Stolen Vehicle Abandoned After Being Involved In Westchester Crash, Police Say
Stolen Vehicle Abandoned After Being Involved In Westchester Crash, Police Say Police investigators in Westchester are attempting to locate the driver of a stolen vehicle that was found abandoned following a crash in Westchester. Officers from the Scarsdale Police Department received a tip shortly after 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from a passerby who reported a one-vehicle crash on Innes Road. Police said that the investigation into the crash led them to the owner of the vehicle, a Scarsdale resident, who stated that she did not drive the vehicle, nor did he permit anyone else to have access to it. The investigation into the crash determined that it was stolen befor…

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Police Issue Alert Following Multiple Coyote Sightings In Westchester Police Issue Alert Following Multiple Coyote Sightings In Westchester
Police Issue Alert Following Multiple Coyote Sightings In Westchester While most are fretting over the unabated spread of COVID-19, a village in Westchester is warning of a different potential threat: coyotes. The Scarsdale Police Department issued a warning to area residents after there were multiple coyote sightings throughout the village in recent weeks. Police said that the coyotes did not appear threatening, and there was no contact with area residents, most of whom have been in self-isolation due to the virus.  No incidents were reported, just sightings. "Coyotes are an integral part of our natural ecosystem and provide many benefits to New Yorke…

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ID Released For Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Westchester ID Released For Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Westchester
ID Released For Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Westchester Police have identified the pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle and killed while crossing an intersection in Westchester County. Officers from the Scarsdale Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of Crane Road and Church Lane shortly after 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, where there was a report of a serious crash involving a pedestrian Capt. Ed Murphy said. On Thursday, Oct. 8, police investigators identified the pedestrian as 79-year-old Eastchester resident Beverly Samuels. Upon arrival, officers found the Samels, who was treated at the scene by paramedics and transported …

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Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle At Westchester Intersection Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle At Westchester Intersection
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle At Westchester Intersection A pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle crossing a Westchester intersection died from her injuries, police said. Officers from the Scarsdale Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of Crane Road and Church Lane shortly after 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, where there was a report of a serious crash involving a pedestrian Capt. Ed Murphy said. Upon arrival, officers found the pedestrian, who was treated at the scene by paramedics and transported to Westchester Medical Center, where she was later pronounced dead. Murphy said that the driver remained at the scene and is cooperati…

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Police Investigate Former Employee Harassing, Threatening Boss In Westchester Police Investigate Former Employee Harassing, Threatening Boss In Westchester
Police Investigate Former Employee Harassing, Threatening Boss In Westchester A former employee has allegedly been harassing his former boss, causing him and his family to be concerned for their safety, police said. A Wayside Lane resident in Scarsdale reported to police last week that he had been the victim of harassment for at least three weeks from a former employer. Police said that the man has received multiple disconcerting messages from his former employer which have “made him fearful and concerned about the safety of his family.” According to police, the employee resigned from his position in July, after his boss said he would make false claims against the …

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Man Wanted For Trespassing In Westchester Busted Attempting To Enter Home Man Wanted For Trespassing In Westchester Busted Attempting To Enter Home
Man Wanted For Trespassing In Westchester Busted Attempting To Enter Home A man wanted for trespassing in Westchester was arrested after attempting to gain entry to a residence in a neighboring village, police said. Officers from the Scarsdale Police Department responded to Taunton Road shortly before 7:15 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, where there were reports of suspicious activity. Upon arrival, the Taunton Road resident said that an unknown African American man repeatedly attempted to enter his home before fleeing the property on foot. Police said the officers were able to locate the suspect wanted in Mamaroneck, 31-year-old Kofi Busia, who has no known address,…

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Dog Quarantined After Biting Woman, Chasing Bicyclist In Westchester Dog Quarantined After Biting Woman, Chasing Bicyclist In Westchester
Dog Quarantined After Biting Woman, Chasing Bicyclist In Westchester A dog was quarantined for 10 days after biting a pedestrian and going after a bicyclist in Westchester, police said. Officers from the Scarsdale Police Department responded to Black Birch Lane home on Monday, July 20, when a 54-year-old woman was bitten by a dog while passing by the residence of an 84-year-old woman whose name has not been released. According to police, the woman who was bitten was walking along the roadway when a dog in the front yard began barking at her. Believing that the dog was confined by an “invisible fence” the woman continued walking, at which point the dog ran on…

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Graffiti Discovered On Auditorium Wall Of Westchester School Graffiti Discovered On Auditorium Wall Of Westchester School
Graffiti Discovered On Auditorium Wall Of Westchester School Police investigators in a Westchester village are attempting to locate taggers who targeted a local elementary school. Officers from the Scarsdale Police Department were dispatched to the Heathcote School on Palmer Avenue shortly after 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, where there was a report of graffiti on the auditorium wall - which is on the roof. Police said that the wall had been seen without the tags at noon on Monday, June 15, and the graffiti was found around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16. According to police, a table from the picnic area was moved to an area of the school where the …

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Massive Black Bear Spotted Roaming Through Westchester Village Massive Black Bear Spotted Roaming Through Westchester Village
Massive Black Bear Spotted Roaming Through Westchester Village A massive black bear was spotted making the rounds in a quiet Westchester village. The Scarsdale Police Department issued an alert warning that a black bear was spotted in the area of Richbell Road and Burgess Road at approximately 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10. Police said that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has been notified. Since the bear has been peaceful, not expressing aggressive behavior, it is permitted to roam freely. A bear also quietly ventured into Rye recently without causing any public safety concerns, officials said. 
“Black bears have large t…

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Scammer Steals Westchester Man's Identity In $20,000 Heist, Police Say Scammer Steals Westchester Man's Identity In $20,000 Heist, Police Say
Scammer Steals Westchester Man's Identity In $20,000 Heist, Police Say A fraudster took elaborate steps to steal the identity of a Westchester man and bilk him out of nearly $20,000, police said. Investigators with the Scarsdale Police Department received a report of possible identity theft of a Lawrence Road resident who was notified by his bank that there had been fraudulent withdrawals that totaled $19,785.06 from several bank accounts on Friday, May 29. Police said that after receiving texts from his bank of the suspicious activity with his accounts, he attempted to call his bank from his cellphone, but found that it was inoperable and unable to make outgo…

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Front Door Broken At Westchester Business During Overnight Burglary Front Door Broken At Westchester Business During Overnight Burglary
Front Door Broken At Westchester Business During Overnight Burglary Burglars busted into a Westchester business overnight, making off with cash and property, police said. The Scarsdale Police Department received a burglar alarm from a Spencer Place business at approximately 12:15 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3. Scarsdale Police Capt. Ed Murphy said that upon arrival at Scarsdale-Spencer Pharmacy, officers found that the business had been broken into through the glass front door, which was heavily damaged. An unspecified amount of cash and “small amount of property” was taken from the business, though there was no other damage to the business or building. At t…

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