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Window Broken By Bullet At Ridgefield Home, Police Say Window Broken By Bullet At Ridgefield Home, Police Say
Window Broken By Bullet At Ridgefield Home, Police Say Police in Fairfield County are investigating a suspicious incident in which a bullet broke a window in an area home. The broken window from the bullet was found around 1:49 p.m., Thursday, March 4, on Mamanasco Road in Ridgefield. The homeowner contacted the police after finding a broken window in their home that was caused by a bullet. Officers checked the area for evidence of individuals firing weapons but could not find any evidence of foul play, Ridgefield PD Captain Shawn Platt said. "It appears that the bullet was not intentionally fired at the home," Platt said. The …

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Grin, Bear It: Recent Rise In Hudson Valley Sightings Prompts Warning From Officials Grin, Bear It: Recent Rise In Hudson Valley Sightings Prompts Warning From Officials
Grin, Bear It: Recent Rise In Hudson Valley Sightings Prompts Warning From Officials A recent rise in bear sightings in Rockland County has caused concern for some elected officials who are warning area residents to be safe. Ramapo Town Supervisor Michael Specht issued an alert on Monday, Sept. 21 warning that his office has received multiple calls from residents regarding the recent uptick in sightings. It is unclear whether it is one bear, a family, or a group making the rounds in Rockland. “My office has received multiple calls from residents who are rightfully concerned about recent bear sightings,” Specht said. “This is the first in a series of updates with tips for…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Posing As Repairman May Have Been 'Casing' Armonk Home, Police Say Man Posing As Repairman May Have Been 'Casing' Armonk Home, Police Say
Man Posing As Repairman May Have Been 'Casing' Armonk Home, Police Say Police are warning residents to be wary of potential scammers after a man allegedly posed as a washing machine repairman in Northern Westchester. The North Castle Police Department received a report shortly after 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, April 7 from a resident of Nichols Road in Armonk who stated that earlier in the day, the man said he needed access to the home to check the family’s machines. According to a police report released on Thursday, the man and his father allowed the suspect into their home, though they believe he may have been “casing the residence.” Police described the suspect…

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by Zak Failla