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Fake Report Prompts Large-Scale Police Response In Westchester Fake Report Prompts Large-Scale Police Response In Westchester
Fake Report Prompts Large-Scale Police Response In Westchester A swatting incident led to an extensive police response in Westchester, prompting authorities to begin a search for the perpetrator of the false report.  The incident happened on Thursday, May 25 just before 2:30 p.m., when an individual made a false report that led to a large police response near the lower area of Main Street in Irvington, according to Irvington Police.  After the false report was made, Irvington officers responded to the area and set up a safety perimeter with the help of police from Tarrytown and Dobbs Ferry.  After a preliminary investigation was conduct…

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by Ben Crnic
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Greenwich Woman Falsely Reported Stolen Credit Card, Police Say Greenwich Woman Falsely Reported Stolen Credit Card, Police Say
Greenwich Woman Falsely Reported Stolen Credit Card, Police Say A 58-year-old Greenwich woman was arrested after falsely telling police someone had stolen her debit card and taken $200. Robin Schildge-Repdai, 58, was arrested on Monday, Oct. 26, after reporting to police that her debit card had been stolen and a "large amount" of money had been taken from her account, said Greenwich Police Lt. John Slusarz.  An investigation into the incident found that the woman had a man drive her to the bank where she used the card to withdraw the $200, Slusarz said. The man later confirmed to police that he had driven the woman to the bank and she had withdraw…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Woman Charged With Falsely Reporting Shooting In Northern Westchester Woman Charged With Falsely Reporting Shooting In Northern Westchester
Woman Charged With Falsely Reporting Shooting In Northern Westchester A woman has been arrested and is facing charges after she allegedly falsified a report of a shooting in Northern Westchester, police say. On Friday, Feb. 1 around 11:!5 p.m., New York State Police responded to Lexington Avenue in the town of Cortlandt on the report of a domestic dispute. The caller claimed that the suspect was holding her hostage and actively shooting at her. After further investigation by the State Police, Westchester Police Department, Yorktown Police Department and K9 units, it was determined that no shots had been fired in the area. The caller, identified as 47-year-ol…

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by Valerie Musson