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Black Bear Activity On Rise In Northern Westchester, Police Warn: Here Are Tips For Encounters Black Bear Activity On Rise In Northern Westchester, Police Warn: Here Are Tips For Encounters
Black Bear Activity On Rise In Northern Westchester, Police Warn: Here Are Tips For Encounters A police department in Northern Westchester is warning residents to be on the lookout for black bears as they emerge from their winter dens.  In an announcement posted on social media on Wednesday, March 13, the North Castle Police Department warned residents that black bear activity is rising as the animals come out of their dens for spring.  The department also gave tips on what residents can do to minimize encounters:  Never feed or approach bears, including unintentional feeding such as allowing the animals to go through bird feeders, barbecue grills, or pet food; Clean…
Police Use Paint Chips To Find, Nab Driver In Northern Westchester Hit-Run Police Use Paint Chips To Find, Nab Driver In Northern Westchester Hit-Run
Police Use Paint Chips To Find, Nab Driver In Northern Westchester Hit-Run A 71-year-old man was charged in connection with a Northern Westchester hit-run after police were able to use paint chips left behind at the scene to identify his vehicle.  The man's arrest stemmed from an incident on Tuesday, March 12 just before 7:45 p.m., when North Castle Police found a 65-year-old man covered in blood lying in Old Mount Kisco Road between Main Street and Eden Hunt Place in Armonk, according to the department. The victim, a North Castle resident who was in a semi-conscious state, was taken to the Westchester Medical Center emergency room by an Armonk Fire Departmen…
Man Nabbed After Smashing Window Of Westchester Business, Stealing Property: Police Man Nabbed After Smashing Window Of Westchester Business, Stealing Property: Police
Man Nabbed After Smashing Window Of Westchester Business, Stealing Property: Police A man faces burglary charges after breaking the glass window of a Westchester business and stealing property, police announced.  The arrest resulted from an incident on Sunday, Feb. 25 around 3:40 a.m., when a burglary alarm was activated at a commercial business at the Stop & Shop plaza at 670 North Broadway in North White Plains, according to the North Castle Police Department.  An officer soon arrived at the scene and found a broken glass window at the business, which was not identified by the department.  Once more officers arrived, police saw a man run from the rear…
Drunk Driver Nabbed After Months-Long Investigation Into Head-On Crash In North Castle Drunk Driver Nabbed After Months-Long Investigation Into Head-On Crash In North Castle
Drunk Driver Nabbed After Months-Long Investigation Into Head-On Crash In North Castle A woman faces felony drunk driving charges following a months-long investigation into a head-on crash in Northern Westchester that discovered her blood alcohol content had been four times over the legal limit, police announced.  The 58-year-old Chappaqua woman, whose name was not released, was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 6 in connection with a head-on crash in North Castle in October 2023, the North Castle Police Department announced on Wednesday, Feb. 14.  According to the department, on the day of the crash, Monday, October 2, at around 5:50 p.m., a head-on collision happened at t…
Rise In Pickpocket Thefts Reported In North Castle Supermarkets, Police Say Rise In Pickpocket Thefts Reported In North Castle Supermarkets, Police Say
Rise In Pickpocket Thefts Reported In North Castle Supermarkets, Police Say A police department in Northern Westchester is warning residents to be careful of their belongings as the number of pickpocket theft incidents increases at supermarkets in the area. In an announcement on Thursday, Feb. 8, the North Castle Police Department said that the town has been experiencing a rise of "pickpocket type thefts," especially at supermarkets.  To protect against these thefts, the department gave residents the following tips: Don't leave purses in shopping carts while looking for groceries; Use a crossbody-type bag that keeps your cards and wallet on your person; Cove…
Update: Police Still Searching For Suspects Who Felled Iconic North Castle Eagle Sign Update: Police Still Searching For Suspects Who Felled Iconic North Castle Eagle Sign
Update: Police Still Searching For Suspects Who Felled Iconic North Castle Eagle Sign Authorities are continuing to ask the public for help in identifying suspects who intentionally damaged an iconic sign in Northern Westchester.  In a social media post on Wednesday, Jan. 3, the North Castle Police Department again asked residents for any information regarding the intentional felling of the North Castle Eagle sign at the intersection of Route 22 and Route 128.  Earlier Report - Iconic Eagle Sign Felled By 'Intentional Damage' In North Castle, Police Say The sign was found collapsed on Monday, Dec. 11 just before 6:30 a.m., prompting an investigation that…
Winter Storm: Northern Westchester Communities Urge Residents To Hunker Down, Stay Off Roads Winter Storm: Northern Westchester Communities Urge Residents To Hunker Down, Stay Off Roads
Winter Storm: Northern Westchester Communities Urge Residents To Hunker Down, Stay Off Roads Ahead of a potent winter storm predicted to bring several inches of snow to the Hudson Valley, officials and police departments are urging residents to prepare for the white stuff, sign up for emergency alerts, and keep roads and sidewalks clear.  Officials and police in both Westchester and Putnam Counties issued the warnings on social media ahead of a storm predicted to arrive in the region on Saturday evening, Jan. 6, and continue into Sunday, Jan. 7.  As of Friday morning, Jan. 5, the storm was predicted to bring around 8 inches or more to Westchester and Putnam, according to …
Former Northern Westchester Police Chief, Veteran Dies Former Northern Westchester Police Chief, Veteran Dies
Former Northern Westchester Police Chief, Veteran Dies A former police chief from Connecticut who led a department in Northern Westchester is being remembered for his lifetime of public service. Fairfield County resident Fred Gambino, Jr. of Brookfield, the former chief of the North Castle Police Department, died on Sunday, Dec. 3 at the age of 86, the department announced on Monday, Dec. 11.  Born in White Plains in 1937, Gambino graduated from White Plains High School before going on to serve in the Marine Corps.  After this, he then began a long career in law enforcement by joining the New York State Police. He eventually joi…
Over 70 Summonses Issued For 'Unsafe, Dangerous' Truck Violations In North Castle Over 70 Summonses Issued For 'Unsafe, Dangerous' Truck Violations In North Castle
Over 70 Summonses Issued For 'Unsafe, Dangerous' Truck Violations In North Castle A police enforcement detail in Northern Westchester resulted in nearly 80 summonses being issued to truck drivers committing dangerous violations, authorities said. The enforcement effort was announced by the North Castle Police Department on Wednesday, Nov. 8, and was conducted to check trucks for " unsafe and dangerous violations" that can result in serious accidents or even death, police said. In order to conduct the checks, the department teamed up with the New York State Police and the New York Department of Transportation. As part of the detail, authorities checked lighting, weights o…
Social Security Phone Scams On Rise In North Castle: Here's How To Tell Social Security Phone Scams On Rise In North Castle: Here's How To Tell
Social Security Phone Scams On Rise In North Castle: Here's How To Tell Police in Northern Westchester are warning residents of a scam involving criminals posing as Social Security Administration officials and asking for personal information, which they say is becoming more common.  The warning came on Thursday, Aug. 10 from the North Castle Police Department, which said that there has been an uptick in unsolicited calls from people claiming to be from the federal Social Security Administration.  According to the department, victims contacted by scammers will be told that they are eligible for an increase in their Social Security checks.  Howeve…
Trio Nabbed For Burglary At Home In Westchester, Police Say Trio Nabbed For Burglary At Home In Westchester, Police Say
Trio Nabbed For Burglary At Home In Westchester, Police Say Three men face burglary charges after allegedly stealing from a home in Westchester, police said.  The incident happened on Friday morning, March 10, when officers from both the Harrison and North Castle police departments arrested three suspects after they allegedly burglarized a residence in North White Plains on Lafayette Avenue, authorities said.  The three arrests resulted from an investigation by both police departments into a string of residential burglaries throughout the county.  The following suspects were charged in the burglary:  Oscar Dario Nino Franco, a…
Blue Christmas: Holiday Parade In Northern Westchester Canceled For Second Time Due To Rain Blue Christmas: Holiday Parade In Northern Westchester Canceled For Second Time Due To Rain
Blue Christmas: Holiday Parade In Northern Westchester Canceled For Second Time Due To Rain An inclement weather forecast has dampened the Christmas spirit by causing a Northern Westchester holiday-themed parade to be canceled for the second time.  The Frosty Parade in Armonk scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3 is now canceled because of expected rainfall, according to the North Castle Police Department.  Related story: More To Come: New Storm System On Track For Region Will Bring Round Of Rain, Gusty Winds The parade celebrates Frosty the Snowman's "annual homecoming" to Armonk, which is the former home of the snowman-themed holiday song's lyricist, Steve Nelson, accor…
Suspect Emerges After Bird Feeder Stolen From Northern Westchester Home Twice In A Week Suspect Emerges After Bird Feeder Stolen From Northern Westchester Home Twice In A Week
Suspect Emerges After Bird Feeder Stolen From Northern Westchester Home Twice In A Week A potential suspect has been identified after a Northern Westchester resident found that bird feeders were stolen from her home multiple times in the span of days. An Armonk resident reported that a bird feeder was stolen from her front porch on Banksville Road for the second time in a week at about 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 3, the North Castle Police Department said. The woman told police she heard a noise and saw a vehicle driving by her driveway before noticing the bird feeder was missing, according to the report. Police responded to the scene and determined that it appeared the bird fe…
Woman Says Man Tried To Lure Her Into Van At Business Park In Northern Westchester Woman Says Man Tried To Lure Her Into Van At Business Park In Northern Westchester
Woman Says Man Tried To Lure Her Into Van At Business Park In Northern Westchester A suspicious man sought to lure a woman into the back of his van in the parking area of a Northern Westchester business park, police said. Shortly after 3 p.m. on Monday, March 21, a woman walked into North Castle Police Headquarters to advise that she had just been approached by a man trolling in a van. Police said the woman reported that she was walking in the parking lot of a Business Park Drive building in Armonk at approximately 2:15 p.m. on Monday afternoon when she was approached by a man between the age of 45 and 50 who was operating a “newer model, brown-colored van.” It is alle…
Scammers Banned From Westchester Stop & Shop After Harassing Customers Scammers Banned From Westchester Stop & Shop After Harassing Customers
Scammers Banned From Westchester Stop & Shop After Harassing Customers A group of hecklers in Northern Westchester could be arrested if they return to an area Stop & Shop where they allegedly harassed customers for cash, police said. The North Castle Police Department received a call from a shopper at the North White Plains Stop & Shop on Custis Avenue who said he was approached by multiple Black men in their late teens or early 20s who were asking for donations for their basketball team. Police said that when the caller was preparing to make a donation, an employee from Stop & Shop came outside and advised that the group was scamming him and to n…
Raid At Northern Westchester Home Nets Some 60 Guns, Ammunition, Police Say Raid At Northern Westchester Home Nets Some 60 Guns, Ammunition, Police Say
Raid At Northern Westchester Home Nets Some 60 Guns, Ammunition, Police Say Police turned up something they weren't expecting in a quiet, expansive neighborhood in Northern Westchester, some 60 guns, and gun parts as well as a large amount of ammunition. The guns were discovered in North Castle during a series of raids on Tuesday, Jan. 25, conducted by multiple law enforcement agencies led by the Westchester County Police following a six-month investigation into "ghost guns" and other illegal firearms in Westchester and Putnam counties, said Kieran O'Leary, spokesman for the Westchester County Police. During the series of raids, more than 100 guns were seized, but …
100+ Firearms Seized, 11 Arrests Made In Westchester Ghost Gun Probe 100+ Firearms Seized, 11 Arrests Made In Westchester Ghost Gun Probe
100+ Firearms Seized, 11 Arrests Made In Westchester Ghost Gun Probe More than 100 firearms were seized and 11 people were arrested following a six-month, multi-agency investigation into “ghost guns” and illegal weapons in Westchester and Putnam counties. Search warrants were executed at eight locations by local, county, and federal authorities in Westchester and Putnam this week, which led to the seizure of rifles, handguns, “ghost guns,” and multiple high-capacity drum magazines. Police investigators added that some of the weapons lacked or had defaced serial numbers. Other seized items include silencers, ballistic vests, counterfeit police shields, and q…
Northern Westchester Woman Pursues Charges Against Nephew After Car Is Not Returned, Police Say Northern Westchester Woman Pursues Charges Against Nephew After Car Is Not Returned, Police Say
Northern Westchester Woman Pursues Charges Against Nephew After Car Is Not Returned, Police Say A family feud over a borrowed car could lead to criminal charges for a man in Northern Westchester after police were brought into the fold. On Saturday, Jan. 8, an Emmalon Avenue resident in North Castle advised investigators at the police department that she had allowed her nephew to borrow her vehicle in October 2021, and he has since refused to return it. According to the resident, on Jan. 8, she contacted her nephew about the whereabouts of her vehicle, and he replied that he had changed the VIN number and registered it under his own name. Following that discovery, police said that th…
Northern Westchester Business Victimized By ID Theft/Direct Deposit Scheme Northern Westchester Business Victimized By ID Theft/Direct Deposit Scheme
Northern Westchester Business Victimized By ID Theft/Direct Deposit Scheme A business in the Hudson Valley has become the latest to be targeted by high-tech fraudsters who targeted the company’s direct deposit database to re-route cash being sent to an employee, police said. In Northern Westchester, the North Castle Police Department received a report shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23, when an employee of a Bedford Road business in Armonk reported that he and his employer had become the victim of fraud. According to police, the employee said that he received an email purportedly from one of the company’s workersrequesting to change the account to which …
Mail Thief At Large In Northern Westchester After Stealing Checks, Police Say Mail Thief At Large In Northern Westchester After Stealing Checks, Police Say
Mail Thief At Large In Northern Westchester After Stealing Checks, Police Say A mail thief is at large in Northern Westchester after being caught red-handed by an area homeowner stealing mail from his mailbox in the middle of the day, police announced. In North Castle, shortly before noon on Friday, Nov. 12, a caller reported that he saw a Black man in his 20s on Mianus River Road, get out of a gray Mercedes and steal several envelopes containing checks from his mailbox. Police said that the homeowner ran to the mailbox to confirm the items had been stolen, and proceeded to follow the vehicle, which stopped in front of St. Mary’s Church, where he was able to get a pi…
'Person In Crisis' Located In Northern Westchester, Police Say 'Person In Crisis' Located In Northern Westchester, Police Say
'Person In Crisis' Located In Northern Westchester, Police Say Police said they have located a person who was in crisis following a domestic incident in Westchester County. The North Castle Police Department issued an alert on Wednesday, Oct. 13, saying officers had searched the Windmill area for one of the people involved in a domestic incident who was in a personal crisis. Police said after searching the area, the person was found and taken for appropriate care. Authorities said there is no concern for the safety of area residents.  North Castle Police did not provide further details about the incident. 
Person Claiming To Be From MS-13 Threatens Northern Westchester Man For Escort Payment Person Claiming To Be From MS-13 Threatens Northern Westchester Man For Escort Payment
Person Claiming To Be From MS-13 Threatens Northern Westchester Man For Escort Payment A person claiming to be an MS-13 street gang member has been terrorizing a Northern Westchester man with a barrage of threats if he fails to pay him after hiring an escort, police said. A Valhalla man reported to the North Castle Police Department on Sunday, Sept. 12 that the previous night he had contacted an escort for the evening, and has since been receiving messages from someone claiming to be her pimp. According to the complainant, after contacting the escort, he began receiving messages from her “pimp” who claimed to be an MS-13 member, demanding $2,000. To further his threat, the a…
Man Self-Reports Road-Rage Incident In Northern Westchester, Police Say Man Self-Reports Road-Rage Incident In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Man Self-Reports Road-Rage Incident In Northern Westchester, Police Say A strange scene played out in Northern Westchester as two drivers got into a road-rage confrontation before both reported it to the local police department. Local resident Henry Milano came to the North Castle Police Department shortly after 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15 to report a road-rage incident on Bedford Road that he had just been involved in. According to Milano, a younger driver in a black Jeep Wrangler impatiently sped around him on Bedford Road while making crude gestures and cursing him out. Police said that as a result, Milano admitted that he exited his vehicle and approache…
Separate Bear Sightings Reported In Northern Westchester Hamlet Separate Bear Sightings Reported In Northern Westchester Hamlet
Separate Bear Sightings Reported In Northern Westchester Hamlet A black bear gave some residents in Northern Westchester a quick scare as it made the rounds through an otherwise quiet neighborhood last week. A Sunset Drive resident in Armonk reported a black bear that was lounging in a tree shortly after 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 13, the North Castle Police Department said, with an officer confirming the bear sighting upon arrival to the home. The bear then was spotted walking to a neighboring home and then off into the woods before the officer lost sight of the animal. In response to the initial sighting, an alert was issued by police to stay clear of th…
Man Accidentally Locks Small Children Inside SUV In Northern Westchester Man Accidentally Locks Small Children Inside SUV In Northern Westchester
Man Accidentally Locks Small Children Inside SUV In Northern Westchester A fast-acting police officer came to the rescue of a father who accidentally locked a pair of children inside an SUV in Northern Westchester. The North Castle Police Department received a report shortly after 1:15 p.m. on Monday, May 28 from a man who said that he had inadvertently locked the doors to his Audi SUV with two children inside on Old Route 22 in Armonk. An officer was dispatched to the area, who was able to locate the driver and vehicle, and confirmed that the two small children appeared to be in good condition at the time. With an assist from Armonk Garage, the officer was ab…
Passenger In Vehicle Menaces Victim With Handgun In Northern Westchester, Police Say Passenger In Vehicle Menaces Victim With Handgun In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Passenger In Vehicle Menaces Victim With Handgun In Northern Westchester, Police Say A suspect is at large after allegedly threatening a man with a handgun in Northern Westchester, police said. The North Castle Police Department received a report at 3:40 p.m. on Saturday, May 15 from a man who said he had been “menaced” with a dark-colored handgun by a Black man who was a passenger in a vehicle on Reservoir Road in North White Plains. Police said the vehicle was described as being a white Chrysler 300 with white license plates, possibly from New York, with the letters beginning with “KDP.”  The driver was described as being a heavyset Black woman who continued onto Ca…
I-684 Road Rage: Woman Drives To Police Station After Being Followed By Audi Driver I-684 Road Rage: Woman Drives To Police Station After Being Followed By Audi Driver
I-684 Road Rage: Woman Drives To Police Station After Being Followed By Audi Driver A woman who was involved in a verbal road rage incident with a motorist in a vehicle with Connecticut license plates on I-684 sought solace at a Westchester police department after being followed for several miles. The woman alerted the North Castle Police Department that she had been in a verbal road rage incident on I-684 in Westchester before the driver of a blue Audi began following her on the interstate. Police said the man driving the Audi followed the woman off the Exit 3 ramp and onto Route 22 in Armonk. The caller then pulled into North Castle Police headquarters while the Audi con…
New Black Bear Sighting Reported In Northern Westchester New Black Bear Sighting Reported In Northern Westchester
New Black Bear Sighting Reported In Northern Westchester With the weather warming up, black bears continue making the rounds in the area, with the .latest sighting coming in Northern Westchester. The North Castle Police Department issued a warning after a bear was spotted between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Monday, July 1 in the Long Pond area of town. There were no further sightings after 11 a.m. Police say that area residents should not approach or feed bears. “If you’re aware of a bear in your area, try to remove things they may hone in on such as bird feeders and garbage pails,” they noted. “Keep pets inside while the bear is in sight.” The…
In The Nick Of Time: Police Called In To Help Rescue Baby Locked In Car In Northern Westchester In The Nick Of Time: Police Called In To Help Rescue Baby Locked In Car In Northern Westchester
In The Nick Of Time: Police Called In To Help Rescue Baby Locked In Car In Northern Westchester A mother received a scare after her baby accidentally got locked inside a car in Northern Westchester, police said. The North Castle Police Department received a call shortly before 5 p.m. on Monday, June 24, from a woman stating that her 8-month-old baby had been locked inside an Audi that was not running in a Business Park Drive parking lot. Police said that dispatchers alerted the Armonk Garage, who responded to the scene alongside officers from the department. The baby was able to be extricated from the car without further incident and was unharmed, police said. The baby checked out f…
Police Intervene In Northern Westchester Domestic Incident Involving Family, Roommate Police Intervene In Northern Westchester Domestic Incident Involving Family, Roommate
Police Intervene In Northern Westchester Domestic Incident Involving Family, Roommate Police intervention was required at a Northern Westchester residence when a woman reported that her family was endangered by a temporary roommate. Officers from the North Castle Police Department responded to a Hillandale Avenue home shortly before 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, when there was a report of a domestic incident. Police said that the caller stated that the roommate was threatening to harm her husband, and that she was in fear for her child. Two officers from the department responded to the scene, and it was determined that the roommate was a temporary guest at the residence. …
Family Displaced By North White Plains Fire Family Displaced By North White Plains Fire
Family Displaced By North White Plains Fire No injuries were reported when an early morning fire temporarily displaced a family in Westchester. First responders were dispatched to a North White Plains residence shortly before 3 a.m. on Friday, April 26, where there was a report of a fire in the basement of the home. According to the police in North Castle, first responders from the North Castle Police Department, North White Plains, Valhalla, West Harrison and Thornwood fire departments and paramedics from Valhalla all responded to the scene on Church Street. Officials said that all occupants were able to safely exit the residence w…