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Chased, Caught: Duo Ditch Stolen Car, Run Through Yards In Rye Pursuit: Police Chased, Caught: Duo Ditch Stolen Car, Run Through Yards In Rye Pursuit: Police
Chased, Caught: Duo Ditch Stolen Car, Run Through Yards In Rye Pursuit: Police Two men were apprehended in Westchester after fleeing from a stolen vehicle that had been pursued in Connecticut, authorities said.  The events leading up to the arrests began in the City of Rye on Tuesday, March 11, just after 7:30 p.m., when officers responded to a call at the Rye Colony Apartments on Peck Avenue regarding several men fleeing from an abandoned vehicle, the City of Rye Police Department said on Wednesday, March 12.  Upon arrival, officers found a black 2025 Nissan Altima with New York registration LRF2969. The vehicle was running but unoccupied, with three f…

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Drunk Driver Found Blocking Road With Damaged Jaguar In Rye: Police Drunk Driver Found Blocking Road With Damaged Jaguar In Rye: Police
Drunk Driver Found Blocking Road With Damaged Jaguar In Rye: Police A 61-year-old man was caught driving while intoxicated after officers found his heavily damaged vehicle blocking a roadway in Westchester late Wednesday night, Feb. 12, police said. Rye Brook resident Lawrence Marks was arrested following reports of an erratic driver near Midland Avenue and Sylvan Place in Rye at approximately 10:45 p.m., the City of Rye Police Department announced on Thursday, Feb. 13.  When officers arrived, they discovered a 2019 Jaguar FPC facing northbound on Midland Avenue, allegedly blocking the roadway with significant front-end damage. It is unclear how t…

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Scammers Posing As Rye Police, Threatening Deportation Unless Cash Is Given Scammers Posing As Rye Police, Threatening Deportation Unless Cash Is Given
Scammers Posing As Rye Police, Threatening Deportation Unless Cash Is Given A police department in Westchester is alerting residents about a scam involving a caller impersonating law enforcement and threatening arrest or deportation unless they receive a payment. The City of Rye Police Department issued a warning to residents regarding the scam on Wednesday, Feb. 12, saying that the callers will try intimidating victims into paying up.  According to the department, the scammer claims to be serving legal notice and demands immediate payment, often threatening arrest, fines, or deportation if the victim does not comply.  "The goal is to scare you into…

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Man Follows Victim Home, Demands Keys In Rye Before Resisting Arrest: Police Man Follows Victim Home, Demands Keys In Rye Before Resisting Arrest: Police
Man Follows Victim Home, Demands Keys In Rye Before Resisting Arrest: Police A man was apprehended in Westchester after allegedly following a resident home and demanding their car keys before driving away, police said. The incident happened on Saturday, Feb. 1, when 33-year-old Carlos Varela-Pichardo of the Bronx allegedly trailed a Rye resident to their home and tried to take their car keys, according to the City of Rye Police Department. After the resident refused to hand over their keys, Varela-Pichardo fled but was soon caught by officers a short distance away, authorities said. During a traffic stop, police said Varela-Pichardo was uncooperative and resisted w…

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Caregiver Steals Nearly $10K From Elderly Woman In Rye: Police Caregiver Steals Nearly $10K From Elderly Woman In Rye: Police
Caregiver Steals Nearly $10K From Elderly Woman In Rye: Police A caregiver is accused of betraying the trust of an elderly Westchester woman by illegally writing nearly $10,000 in checks from her account, police said.  Amie Faye, age 35, of the Bronx, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 29, and charged in connection with the alleged theft, the City of Rye Police Department announced.  Detectives launched an investigation after uncovering that Faye, who was employed as the victim’s caregiver, allegedly wrote $9,100 in checks without the woman's consent and used the money for herself, police said. After her arrest, Faye was charged with the follow…

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Wakeboarder Rescued From Long Island Sound After Being Swept Away By Current In Rye Wakeboarder Rescued From Long Island Sound After Being Swept Away By Current In Rye
Wakeboarder Rescued From Long Island Sound After Being Swept Away By Current In Rye A wakeboarder in distress on Long Island Sound sparked a multi-agency rescue effort in Westchester, authorities said.  The incident happened on Friday, Dec. 20 around 2:30 p.m., when a wakeboarder went missing while recreating in the Sound, the City of Rye Police Department announced.  According to the caller who reported the incident, he had been wakeboarding with a friend when they became separated, and he last saw the victim being pulled by the current toward Larchmont Harbor.  Rye Police immediately dispatched patrol units to several shore locations to search for the ind…

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Man Accused Of Using Counterfeit Bills At Rye Stores Man Accused Of Using Counterfeit Bills At Rye Stores
Man Accused Of Using Counterfeit Bills At Rye Stores A 23-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly using counterfeit $20 bills at two businesses in Westchester, authorities said.  The incidents occurred on Friday, Nov. 22, when All Paws Gourmet Pet Store and Sammy + Nat, both located on Purchase Street in Rye, reported fraudulent transactions involving the use of multiple $20 counterfeit bills, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18.  Following an investigation, Rye Detectives identified the suspect as 23-year-old Elijah Gay of Brooklyn.  On Wednesday, Gay was taken into custody with the h…

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Drill Planned At Elementary School In Rye: What Parents Need To Know Drill Planned At Elementary School In Rye: What Parents Need To Know
Drill Planned At Elementary School In Rye: What Parents Need To Know A Westchester elementary school will host a reunification drill to prepare for emergencies, prompting temporary road closures and special procedures for parents and guardians. The Milton School in Rye will conduct the drill on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 12 p.m., according to the City of Rye Police Department. The exercise is designed to simulate how students, staff, and first responders would account for and reunite children with their families or caregivers following a crisis or emergency. The entire drill is expected to take at least two hours to complete. The Rye Police Department will close…

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Alert Mahjong Players Help Catch Man Accused Of Trying To Break Into Rye Home Alert Mahjong Players Help Catch Man Accused Of Trying To Break Into Rye Home
Alert Mahjong Players Help Catch Man Accused Of Trying To Break Into Rye Home A 21-year-old Long Island man faces a long list of charges after he was caught with a stolen vehicle and pills following his attempt to break into a Westchester County residence, police said. Nassau County resident Allen Jose Corona of Malverne was arrested on Monday, Nov. 4 following an incident that occurred in Rye, according to an announcement made by the City of Rye Police Department on Wednesday, Nov. 6.  At around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, a resident of Louden Woods told police that a man had tried entering her home. A search of the area and a look at security footage produced an imag…

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Residential Burglary In Rye Prompts Warning From Police To Secure Homes, Property Residential Burglary In Rye Prompts Warning From Police To Secure Homes, Property
Residential Burglary In Rye Prompts Warning From Police To Secure Homes, Property Following a residential burglary on a quiet Westchester street, police are warning residents to be wary of suspects believed to be targeting unoccupied homes. The burglary was detailed in an announcement on Monday, Oct. 28 by the City of Rye Police Department, which revealed it happened at a home on Colby Avenue sometime over the weekend of Saturday, Oct. 26.  Although police did not release more details about the burglary, they advised residents in the area to lock their homes and secure their property in the event that the suspects strike again. "The perpetrators may be targeting un…

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Attempted Car Break-In Caught On Video At Rye Residence Attempted Car Break-In Caught On Video At Rye Residence
Attempted Car Break-In Caught On Video At Rye Residence Authorities are urging residents to take precautions following an attempted vehicle break-in in a Westchester driveway.   The incident was captured on surveillance video released on Tuesday, Aug. 20 by the City of Rye Police Department on their Instagram page.  In the video, two masked suspects can be seen peering into a homeowner's vehicle at a residence on Forest Avenue in Rye. After looking inside, the suspects fled to a getaway car on the road.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by City of Rye Police Department…

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Truck Stopped, Found To Be Over 18K Pounds Overweight In Rye, Police Say Truck Stopped, Found To Be Over 18K Pounds Overweight In Rye, Police Say
Truck Stopped, Found To Be Over 18K Pounds Overweight In Rye, Police Say A company was issued summonses after one of their cement trucks was found to be tens of thousands of pounds overweight during a Westchester traffic stop, police said.  The traffic stop happened on Tuesday, Aug. 13 around 9 a.m., when a cement truck was pulled over by the City of Rye Police Department for an equipment violation, the department said. After police stopped the truck, they found it to be loaded with 10 yards of concrete without an overweight permit. They also determined that it was allegedly 18,500 pounds overweight, according to the department.  The company that owne…

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Threatening Phone Call Prompts Evacuation Of Rye YMCA Locations Threatening Phone Call Prompts Evacuation Of Rye YMCA Locations
Threatening Phone Call Prompts Evacuation Of Rye YMCA Locations Two YMCA locations in Westchester were evacuated following a threatening phone call, police said. New, updated report - New Update: 15-Year-Old Nabbed After Threatening To 'Shoot Everyone' At Rye YMCA The incident began on Wednesday, Aug. 7 around 4:30 p.m., when the Rye YMCA received a call from an anonymous source, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Thursday, Aug. 8.  After the call was received, both YMCA locations were cleared.  After determining that the call came from a Rye residence, police were able to identify the person responsible for it. The threat h…

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Maserati Stolen From Rye Neighborhood Used In Multi-State Burglary Spree Maserati Stolen From Rye Neighborhood Used In Multi-State Burglary Spree
Maserati Stolen From Rye Neighborhood Used In Multi-State Burglary Spree Authorities are urging residents to lock their cars after a Maserati was stolen from a New York neighborhood and used in a commercial burglary spree that took place in Connecticut and Massachusetts.  The theft happened in Westchester County during the early morning hours on Thursday, July 4, when a Maserati was stolen from the Greenhaven area of Rye, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Monday, July 8.  A Rye officer saw the theft while it was happening and tried to stop the suspects, leading to a police chase that ended soon after the stolen car crossed the Connect…

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Vehicle Stolen From Driveway On Residential Street In Rye Vehicle Stolen From Driveway On Residential Street In Rye
Vehicle Stolen From Driveway On Residential Street In Rye Police are urging residents to lock their cars after a vehicle was stolen from a driveway on a quiet Westchester street. The theft happened on Friday, June 21 around 3 a.m., when a car was stolen from a driveway in the area of Dearborn Avenue in Rye, according to the City of Rye Police Department.  The car had been left unlocked with the keys inside, police said. The incident prompted the department to remind residents to lock their vehicles, take the keys inside, and remove valuables. 

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Man Exposes Himself In Women's Restroom At Rye Town Park: Police Man Exposes Himself In Women's Restroom At Rye Town Park: Police
Man Exposes Himself In Women's Restroom At Rye Town Park: Police A 51-year-old Hudson Valley man faces charges after exposing himself inside a women's restroom at a Westchester County park, police announced. The arrest stemmed from an incident on Sunday, June 2 around 8 p.m., when a woman entered the restroom at Rye Town Park and found a man inside committing a lewd act with his pants down, according to the City of Rye Police Department.  After speaking with witnesses, the department arrested Rockland County resident Kim Governali of Nanuet, age 51, and charged him with public lewdness.  He was later released on his own recognizance and will a…

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Video Shows Man Entering Unlocked Vehicle In Rye: Here's Where Video Shows Man Entering Unlocked Vehicle In Rye: Here's Where
Video Shows Man Entering Unlocked Vehicle In Rye: Here's Where Authorities are warning residents to take precautions after a suspect was able to get into an unlocked vehicle in a Westchester neighborhood.  The incident happened on Tuesday, May 28 around 2:30 a.m., when a man entered an unlocked vehicle parked in the Milton Point area of Rye, according to the City of Rye Police Department. Surveillance footage of the incident was later released on the department's Instagram page.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by City of Rye Police Department (@ryepolice_ny) In their post on the pla…

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Duo Steals Personal Belongings From Parked BMW At Residence In Rye Duo Steals Personal Belongings From Parked BMW At Residence In Rye
Duo Steals Personal Belongings From Parked BMW At Residence In Rye Authorities in Westchester are warning residents to lock their cars after two suspects were able to get into a parked vehicle and steal personal items. The theft happened at a residence in Rye on Sunday, May 5 around 2 a.m., when two unknown people entered an unlocked BMW and stole personal belongings, according to the City of Rye Police.  A video of the theft captured by a surveillance camera was later posted by the department on social media, where police urged residents to take precautions to avoid being victimized. View this post on Instagram …

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Unlicensed 'Contractors' Soliciting Business In Rye: Police Unlicensed 'Contractors' Soliciting Business In Rye: Police
Unlicensed 'Contractors' Soliciting Business In Rye: Police A police department in Westchester is warning residents to be wary of unlicensed contractors going door-to-door in an attempt to solicit large upfront payments.  In an announcement on Thursday, April 11, the City of Rye Police Department issued a warning to residents concerning the unlicensed "contractors" that have been seen in the city.  According to police, the contractors will knock on residents' doors and claim they happened to be in the neighborhood. They will then offer to perform work such as sealing driveways, building new steps, or other similar jobs.  The fraudste…

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Dozens Of Violations Found During Truck Inspection Detail In Rye, Police Say Dozens Of Violations Found During Truck Inspection Detail In Rye, Police Say
Dozens Of Violations Found During Truck Inspection Detail In Rye, Police Say Dozens of violations were discovered during a truck safety inspection detail held in Westchester, police announced.  The inspection detail, held on Saturday, March 16, was held by the City of Rye Police Department to increase safety on roadways and make sure commercial vehicles were following rules and regulations.  During the detail, officers found a total of 24 violations, including: Five out-of-service violations; Three violations involving service breaks; One load securement violation; One log book violation. Officers also found that one vehicle was 9,550 pounds, or 42 perce…

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Duo Wearing Ski Masks Seen Trying To Enter Cars In Rye: Police Duo Wearing Ski Masks Seen Trying To Enter Cars In Rye: Police
Duo Wearing Ski Masks Seen Trying To Enter Cars In Rye: Police Authorities are warning residents to be on the lookout for suspicious activity after two suspects were seen trying to enter cars in Westchester.  The warning followed an incident on Sunday, March 3 at around 9:45 a.m., when the City of Rye Police Department received several calls from residents reporting a black Jeep occupied with two suspects wearing ski masks who were trying to open car doors. Although officers searched for the suspects, they fled the area after being spotted by residents, the department said.  Luckily, almost all of the vehicles the duo tried to enter had been…

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Truck Rolls Over At Busy Rye Intersection During Winter Storm Truck Rolls Over At Busy Rye Intersection During Winter Storm
Truck Rolls Over At Busy Rye Intersection During Winter Storm Following a truck rollover at a busy Westchester intersection amid a major winter storm, police are warning residents to avoid all travel if possible.  The crash happened on Tuesday morning, Feb. 13, when a truck rolled over at the intersection of South Ridge Street and High Street in Rye, according to the City of Rye Police Department.  Although the crash appeared grisly, the driver was not injured, authorities said. The department used the incident as an example to warn residents to stay home during a major winter storm that is expected to last through Tuesday evening. "Please…

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Scammers Looking For 'Lost Phone' Trying To Enter Rye Homes, Police Warn Scammers Looking For 'Lost Phone' Trying To Enter Rye Homes, Police Warn
Scammers Looking For 'Lost Phone' Trying To Enter Rye Homes, Police Warn Police in Westchester are warning residents to be wary of two scam artists who have been attempting to enter residences by claiming that their lost phone is inside.  The scheme was announced on Friday, Jan. 12 by the City of Rye Police Department, which said that there have been multiple reports of a man and woman approaching homes claiming that their lost phone is inside.  As part of the scam, the duo will show residents another device with the "Find my iPhone" app that shows the phone pinging from inside the home. The duo will then attempt to either get inside the home or convi…

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Westchester Residents Warned To Expect Flooding In Homes, Train Stations Ahead Of New Storm Westchester Residents Warned To Expect Flooding In Homes, Train Stations Ahead Of New Storm
Westchester Residents Warned To Expect Flooding In Homes, Train Stations Ahead Of New Storm Ahead of a powerful weather system expected to bring downpours and heavy wind gusts to Westchester only days after a Nor'easter pummeled the region with snow, authorities are warning residents to prepare for possible flooding.  The new storm is expected to arrive in Westchester late Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 9, and continue through Wednesday morning, Jan. 10, bringing several inches of rain and wind gusts of 40 miles per hour or higher, according to weather officials.  Related Report - 'Multi-Hazard Event': Here's Timing, Track For Powerful New Storm Taking Aim At Northeast&nb…

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Door-To-Door Scam Alert: Police Warn Of Fake 'Contractors' In Rye Door-To-Door Scam Alert: Police Warn Of Fake 'Contractors' In Rye
Door-To-Door Scam Alert: Police Warn Of Fake 'Contractors' In Rye Authorities are warning of scammers claiming to be contractors who have been going door-to-door in Westchester neighborhoods in an attempt to solicit payments from residents.  These purported "contractors" have been reported in several Rye neighborhoods, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Monday, Nov. 6.  According to the department, the scammers will knock on residents' doors, tell them they just happened to be in the neighborhood, and then claim that they need services such as driveway sealing, new steps, or other work.  The "contractors" will then ask for a la…

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Extensive Search For Distressed Vessel Conducted In LI Sound Off Rye Coast: Police Extensive Search For Distressed Vessel Conducted In LI Sound Off Rye Coast: Police
Extensive Search For Distressed Vessel Conducted In LI Sound Off Rye Coast: Police A report of a possible overturned kayak prompted authorities to conduct an extensive search of the Westchester shoreline in order to find the distressed vessel.  The incident happened on Tuesday, Oct. 24 around 6:45 p.m., when the City of Rye Police Department received a report of a vessel in distress on Long Island Sound in the area of Transport Rock.  According to the department, witnesses told authorities that they had seen a kayak with red and green lights off the coast of the Edith Read Sanctuary. However, they soon lost sight of the kayak and became worried that it had overturned.  …

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Burglars Targeting Unoccupied Homes At Rye Condominium Complex: Police Burglars Targeting Unoccupied Homes At Rye Condominium Complex: Police
Burglars Targeting Unoccupied Homes At Rye Condominium Complex: Police Authorities are warning residents to take precautions following a string of residential burglaries at a Westchester condominium complex.  The alert came in response to numerous burglary incidents that happened at the St. Regis Residences condominium complex in Rye at 120 Old Post Rd., the City of Rye Police Department announced on Wednesday, Sept. 20.  In order to avoid being victimized by burglars, which are targeting unoccupied residences in the area, police said residents should secure their homes and property.  Residents are also advised to activate their alarms bef…

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Duo Nabbed For Stealing Car After Fighting At Gas Station In Mamaroneck: Police Duo Nabbed For Stealing Car After Fighting At Gas Station In Mamaroneck: Police
Duo Nabbed For Stealing Car After Fighting At Gas Station In Mamaroneck: Police A man and a woman face charges after their fight at a Westchester gas station eventually led to their arrest for stealing a car in another state, police said.  The two arrests stemmed from an incident on Friday, Sept. 1 around 9:30 a.m., when police received a complaint from a witness who saw the duo fighting at a Shell gas station in Mamaroneck at 974 Mamaroneck Ave. According to the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department, the witness had told the duo he was going to report them to authorities, which led to them fleeing from the gas station.  Mamaroneck officers then responded …

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Duo Sexually Assaults Teens In Trio Of Separate Incidents In Westchester: DA Duo Sexually Assaults Teens In Trio Of Separate Incidents In Westchester: DA
Duo Sexually Assaults Teens In Trio Of Separate Incidents In Westchester: DA Two men face a long list of charges after sexually assaulting teenage girls in a total of three separate incidents throughout Westchester, officials said.  Both Port Chester resident Richard Olmino, age 21, and 32-year-old Jose Mejia Lopez face sexual abuse charges after allegedly assaulting teenage girls in three separate incidents that happened in North White Plains, Port Chester, and Rye, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, Aug. 14.  Earlier Report: New Update: Suspect Caught After Assaulting 16-Year-Old At Park In Rye, Police…

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Don't Be Alarmed: Blank Ammunition To Be Used During Drills At School In Rye Don't Be Alarmed: Blank Ammunition To Be Used During Drills At School In Rye
Don't Be Alarmed: Blank Ammunition To Be Used During Drills At School In Rye A police department in Westchester is planning on conducting live tactical drills involving the use of blank ammunition at a high school over several days, which may result in the sound of gunshots coming from the building. The drills, which will be conducted by the City of Rye Police Department, will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 8, Wednesday, Aug. 9, and Thursday, Aug. 10 at the Rye High School/Middle School building at 3 Parsons St., the department announced. The drills will all be held between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on all three days.  As a result of the drills, a large police presence will…

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New Update: Suspect Caught After Assaulting 16-Year-Old At Park In Rye, Police Say New Update: Suspect Caught After Assaulting 16-Year-Old At Park In Rye, Police Say
New Update: Suspect Caught After Assaulting 16-Year-Old At Park In Rye, Police Say A 21-year-old man who was already out on bail on sex crime charges from a Long Island incident has been charged with assaulting a teenage girl in a Westchester public park, police said.  Port Chester resident Richard A. Olmino, age 21, has been arrested in connection with an assault that happened on Friday, June 23 around midnight at Rye Town Park on Forest Avenue between Dearborn Avenue and Oakland Beach Avenue, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Sunday, June 25.  Earlier Report - 16-Year-Old Girl Assaulted At Park In Rye: Suspect At Large On the …

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