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No Criminal Charges Filed In Westchester Crash That Killed 5 Children: Police No Criminal Charges Filed In Westchester Crash That Killed 5 Children: Police
No Criminal Charges Filed In Westchester Crash That Killed 5 Children: Police The investigation into a tragic crash in Westchester that killed five young people from Connecticut has concluded that the incident was an accident, police announced.  The crash, which happened on Sunday, March 19 around 12:20 a.m. on the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway in Scarsdale directly north of the Mamaroneck Road exit, resulted in the death of four boys and one girl from Derby, Connecticut in New Haven County.  Earlier Report - Teen Driver In Crash That Killed 5 Connecticut Children In Westchester Didn't Have Permit Or License: Officials According t…

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by Ben Crnic
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Blocked Lane Slows Traffic On Parkway In Westchester: Developing Blocked Lane Slows Traffic On Parkway In Westchester: Developing
Blocked Lane Slows Traffic On Parkway In Westchester: Developing A blocked lane is causing traffic delays and congestion on a busy parkway in Westchester.  The traffic, which began on Thursday, June 1 around 11 a.m., is stemming from a blocked right lane on the Hutchinson River Parkway southbound in Scarsdale between Exit 12 (Mamaroneck Road) and Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue), according to numerous reports.  The cause of the lane blockage has not yet been revealed by authorities.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Manhunt: 2 Men Stole Car, Submachine Gun Before Hours-Long Search In Westchester, Police Say Manhunt: 2 Men Stole Car, Submachine Gun Before Hours-Long Search In Westchester, Police Say
Manhunt: 2 Men Stole Car, Submachine Gun Before Hours-Long Search In Westchester, Police Say Two Connecticut men, including one who was the subject of an hours-long manhunt in Westchester, face charges after stealing a vehicle, a submachine gun, and a semiautomatic handgun, police said. The incident began on Monday, April 24 around 1:30 p.m., when Westchester County Police were alerted that a stolen black Audi from Fairfield County was traveling near the border of Pelham and Mount Vernon, according to the department.  Earlier Report - Manhunt: Alert Resident Helps Cops Catch Suspicious Person After Hours-Long Scarsdale Search A County PD officer then found the car, which…

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by Ben Crnic
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Manhunt: Alert Resident Helps Cops Catch Suspicious Person After Hours-Long Westchester Search Manhunt: Alert Resident Helps Cops Catch Suspicious Person After Hours-Long Westchester Search
Manhunt: Alert Resident Helps Cops Catch Suspicious Person After Hours-Long Westchester Search Click here for a new, updated story - Manhunt: 2 Men Stole Car, Submachine Gun Before Hours-Long Search In Westchester, Police Say A "suspicious person" was apprehended after an hours-long search in a residential community in Westchester. Police advised the public to stay away from an area in the village of Scarsdale off Exit 12 of the Hutchinson River Parkway in the vicinity of Mamaroneck and Colonial roads as they searched for the person starting at around 2:45 p.m. Monday, April 24.  At least one helicopter was involved in the operation. Late Monday night, the villa…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Latest Update - Manhunt: Police Apprehend 'Suspicious Person' Near Hutch In Westchester Latest Update - Manhunt: Police Apprehend 'Suspicious Person' Near Hutch In Westchester
Latest Update - Manhunt: Police Apprehend 'Suspicious Person' Near Hutch In Westchester New story - Manhunt: Alert Resident Helps Cops Catch Suspicious Person After Hours-Long Westchester Search Earlier report: Authorities are warning motorists to stay away from an area as they search for a suspicious person near a busy parkway in Westchester.  Commuters in the village of Scarsdale should currently stay away from the area of Mamaroneck Road, Colonial Road Griffen Avenue, and Brittany Close near Exit 12 of the Hutchinson River Parkway as police search for a "suspicious person," village officials said in an alert issued on Monday, April 24 around 2:45 p.m.  Scarsdale Police s…

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by Ben Crnic
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Teen Driver In Crash That Killed 5 In Westchester Didn't Have Permit Or License, Officials Say Teen Driver In Crash That Killed 5 In Westchester Didn't Have Permit Or License, Officials Say
Teen Driver In Crash That Killed 5 In Westchester Didn't Have Permit Or License, Officials Say As the investigation into a tragic crash in Westchester County that killed five young people from Connecticut continues, officials have revealed that the teenage driver of the SUV did not have a learner's permit or driver's license.  Earlier Report - IDs Released For 4 Boys, 1 Girl From Derby Killed In NY Crash The crash, which happened around 12:20 a.m. on Sunday, March 19 on the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway in Scarsdale directly north of the Mamaroneck Road exit, killed four boys and one girl from Derby, Connecticut, located near New Haven, according to Westches…

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by Ben Crnic
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5 Juveniles Killed In Fiery Westchester County Crash 5 Juveniles Killed In Fiery Westchester County Crash
5 Juveniles Killed In Fiery Westchester County Crash New update: IDs Released For 4 Boys, 1 Girl From Connecticut Killed In Hutchinson River Parkway Crash In Westchester Five juveniles were killed in a fiery, single-vehicle crash in Westchester County. It happened around 12:20 a.m. Sunday, March 19 on the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway in Scarsdale, according to authorities. The five --  four boys and a girl all from Connecticut and ranging in age from 8 to 17 -- were in a Nissan Rogue that went off the parkway near the Mamaroneck Road exit, struck a tree, and caught fire, Westchester County Police said. The vehicle was appar…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Over 10 Burglary, Stolen Vehicle Suspects Caught Throughout Westchester In Span Of Week Over 10 Burglary, Stolen Vehicle Suspects Caught Throughout Westchester In Span Of Week
Over 10 Burglary, Stolen Vehicle Suspects Caught Throughout Westchester In Span Of Week Nearly a dozen vehicles that were either stolen or associated with other felonies were caught traveling throughout Westchester in the span of a week, police said.  The vehicles and their associated suspects were all caught between Monday, Feb. 27, and Sunday, March 5, according to the Westchester County Police Department, which used its Real Time Crime intelligence center to coordinate responses from multiple law enforcement agencies in the county to catch the vehicles.  The following incidents occurred during the week:  Monday, Feb. 27: Police in Mount Vernon were no…

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by Ben Crnic
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Fuel Spill With Side Of Fries - 42,000 Pounds Of Them: Truck Hits Hutchinson Parkway Overpass Fuel Spill With Side Of Fries - 42,000 Pounds Of Them: Truck Hits Hutchinson Parkway Overpass
Fuel Spill With Side Of Fries - 42,000 Pounds Of Them: Truck Hits Hutchinson Parkway Overpass This story has been updated. A truck carrying 42,000 pounds of frozen french fries struck an overpass on a Westchester County parkway, causing a fuel spill and a closure of the roadway's lanes in one direction.   The incident happened on Wednesday morning, Feb. 1 around 6:50 a.m., when a tractor-trailer traveling south on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Scarsdale hit the Mamaroneck Road bridge, Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary said.  As a result of the crash, 75 gallons of diesel fuel spilled from the trailer's refrigeration unit onto the parkway and int…

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by Ben Crnic
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Expect Delays: Single-, Double-Lane Daytime Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Expect Delays: Single-, Double-Lane Daytime Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway
Expect Delays: Single-, Double-Lane Daytime Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Be ready for possible travel delays in Westchester County in the coming weeks. Road crews will be closing lanes in both directions of the Hutchinson River Parkway between Scarsdale and Harrison beginning Monday, June 13, according to the Department of Transportation Single and double lane closures are planned between State Route 127 and State route 120 in Harrison from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, June 13 through Thursday, June 16. The following week, one lane will close in each direction between Mamaroneck Road in Scarsdale and I-287 in Harrison from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, June 20 through…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway
Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Motorists traveling on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester can expect delays for several days as construction crews conduct work in the region. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert advising that there will be various lane closures on the parkway northbound between exit 12 (Mamaroneck Road) in Scarsdale, and exit 14 (State Route 127/North Street) in Harrison beginning on Monday, March 7. According to the NYSDOT, the closures are expected between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily through Friday, March 11. During the construction work, motorists have been advised to …

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by Zak Failla
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Dog Dies After Being Struck By Hit-Run Driver In Westchester Dog Dies After Being Struck By Hit-Run Driver In Westchester
Dog Dies After Being Struck By Hit-Run Driver In Westchester A dog was killed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Westchester, police said. At approximately 9:20 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 20, a dog got loose on Mamaroneck Road near the intersection of Deerfield Lane in Scarsdale when he was struck by a driver who proceeded to speed off. Police said the owner found the dog on the south side of the roadway after it was struck, but it had already died. There was one witness to the incident, police noted, but they were unable to ascertain any information before the driver left the scene. Anyone with information regarding the fatal hit-and-run has…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Irate BMW Driver Threatens Cops, Breaks Cell Door In Westchester Irate BMW Driver Threatens Cops, Breaks Cell Door In Westchester
Irate BMW Driver Threatens Cops, Breaks Cell Door In Westchester An irate BMW driver became combative with police officers in Westchester attempting to help him after he got a flat tire during an off-road rage incident. Officers from the Scarsdale Police Department located a driver on the side of the road removing things from the trunk of his BMW 5-Series on Mamaroneck Road near the Harvest Drive intersection at approximately 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16. Police said that the officers confirmed that the driver, Mount Vernon resident Raeshone Foote, age 34, had a flat, and was having trouble getting a tow truck company to get an assist. When one tow t…

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by Zak Failla
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Driver With Flat Tire Busted With BAC More Than Double Legal Limit In Westchester Driver With Flat Tire Busted With BAC More Than Double Legal Limit In Westchester
Driver With Flat Tire Busted With BAC More Than Double Legal Limit In Westchester A 27-year-old man in Westchester was allegedly driving with a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit when he crashed into a rock and disabled his car. An officer from the Scarsdale Police Department on patrol at approximately 6:40 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18 was driving east on Mamaroneck Road when he spotted a Honda going in the opposite direction with a flat tire and its hazard lights activated. The officer proceeded to turn around to stop the driver, who was out of his Honda at that point to observe the damage to his vehicle. Police noted that the officer found the driver …

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by Zak Failla
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Pedestrian Hospitalized After Being Struck By SUV Backing Out Of Driveway In Westchester Pedestrian Hospitalized After Being Struck By SUV Backing Out Of Driveway In Westchester
Pedestrian Hospitalized After Being Struck By SUV Backing Out Of Driveway In Westchester A pedestrian was hospitalized after allegedly being struck by a driver backing out of his driveway on his way to work, police said. Paramedics and members of the Scarsdale Police Department responded to a Mamaroneck Road home at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Friday, June 18, where there was a report of a woman who had been struck by a vehicle in the roadway. According to police, the pedestrian said that she was struck by a dark gray SUV that was being driven by a man pulling out of the driveway of a nearby home on Mamaroneck Road. The woman said that she was walking on the sidewalk of Mamaron…

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by Zak Failla
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Westchester County Police Officer Injured During Rear-End Crash, Police Say Westchester County Police Officer Injured During Rear-End Crash, Police Say
Westchester County Police Officer Injured During Rear-End Crash, Police Say A Westchester County police officer was injured when his police car was rear-ended by a vehicle while he was making a traffic stop with his emergency lights on.  The crash took place around 1:49 a.m., Thursday, June 17, northbound on the Hutchinson River Parkway just north of Mamaroneck Road in Scarsdale, said Kieran O'Leary of the Westchester County Police. The officer and woman who was driving the other vehicle were taken by Scarsdale EMS to Westchester Medical Center as a precaution.  Both were treated and released for minor injuries. The driver was issued a summons for viola…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Arrested For DWI, Fleeing Police In Westchester Man Arrested For DWI, Fleeing Police In Westchester
Man Arrested For DWI, Fleeing Police In Westchester A speeding driver in Westchester was found asleep behind the wheel and attempted to flee from officers while repeatedly swerving across the roadway, police said. An officer from the Scarsdale Police Department on patrol shortly after midnight on Sunday, Dec. 27 spotted a driver speeding on Post Road near the intersection of Richbell Road while repeatedly swerving into the opposite lane. The officer turned his cruiser around tracking the vehicle, which was now stopped, onto Murray Hill Road. According to the officer, when he approached the driver, later identified as White Plains resident J…

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by Zak Failla
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Driver Busted For Aggravated DWI In Westchester After Leaving Job Site Driver Busted For Aggravated DWI In Westchester After Leaving Job Site
Driver Busted For Aggravated DWI In Westchester After Leaving Job Site An erratic driver from Fairfield County had a blood alcohol content nearly triple the legal limit after being stopped by officers in Westchester while coming home from a work site in the Bronx, police said. Officers from the Scarsdale Police Department responded to the intersection of Mamaroneck Road and Stratton Road at approximately 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, where there was a report of a driver who was driving erratically before coming to a stop. Police said that a witness who called police spoke to the driver, Norwalk resident Howard Scott Adams, 50, after he stopped, and believe…

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by Zak Failla
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Road Rage: Man Attacks Driver With Large Hunting Knife In Westchester, Police Say Road Rage: Man Attacks Driver With Large Hunting Knife In Westchester, Police Say
Road Rage: Man Attacks Driver With Large Hunting Knife In Westchester, Police Say A Northern Westchester man was arrested after allegedly being involved in a road-rage incident in Scarsdale and assaulting another driver with a hunting knife, police said. Officers from the Scarsdale Police Department on patrol at approximately 1:10 p.m. on Thursday, June 11 responded to the intersection of Mamaroneck Road and Crossway, where there was a report of an incident that left a driver bleeding from both hands following an altercation. The second driver involved in the road rage incident had fled the scene by the time officers arrived, police said. According to police, while dri…

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by Zak Failla
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New Details: Police Arrest Suspect In Stolen Car Chase In Westchester New Details: Police Arrest Suspect In Stolen Car Chase In Westchester
New Details: Police Arrest Suspect In Stolen Car Chase In Westchester New details have been released by police who apprehended a driver in a stolen car who attempted to flee investigators in Westchester. Officers from the Scarsdale Police Department responded to the intersection of Mamaroneck Road and Post Road shortly before 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27 to assist Westchester County Police in the investigation of a reported stolen vehicle. Scarsdale and Westchester County Police attempted to stop the driver, who sped off on Post Road onto Rugby Lane. Earlier story - Police Attempt To Locate Suspect Fleeing After Stealing Car In Westchester “As the vehicle…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
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 novel coronavirus (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 in the area of Mamaroneck and Saxon Woods Roads near Meadow Road. 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…

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by Zak Failla
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Westchester Man, 20, Arrested For DWI After Officer Finds Him Asleep At The Wheel Westchester Man, 20, Arrested For DWI After Officer Finds Him Asleep At The Wheel
Westchester Man, 20, Arrested For DWI After Officer Finds Him Asleep At The Wheel A 20-year-old man asleep behind the wheel with the car in gear at a green light was arrested by police in Westchester for allegedly driving while intoxicated. An officer from the Scarsdale Police Department was traveling east on Mamaroneck Road at approximately 5:50 a.m. when he came to a stop at a red light at the intersection of Palmer Avenue. Police said that the officer spotted two vehicles stopped at the intersection in front of him for an extended period of time - even after the light turned green. The officer proceeded to drive around the two vehicles, at which point he saw that one…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Hutchinson River Parkway Double-Lane Closure Scheduled Hutchinson River Parkway Double-Lane Closure Scheduled
Hutchinson River Parkway Double-Lane Closure Scheduled Motorists traveling on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester next week can expect delays around Scarsdale and New Rochelle due to maintenance work. Double lane closures have been announced on the Hutchinson River Parkway southbound between exit 23 (Mamaroneck Road) and exit 19 (Wilmot Road) beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The closures are expected to occur between approximately 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. through Thursday, Oct. 10 While the lanes are closed, traffic will be diverted to the right shoulder. The NYSDOT noted that “motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a wo…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Westchester Man Busted For Alleged DWI After Being Spotted Driving Erratically Westchester Man Busted For Alleged DWI After Being Spotted Driving Erratically
Westchester Man Busted For Alleged DWI After Being Spotted Driving Erratically A 30-year-old man from Westchester is facing charges after being found allegedly driving erratically while he was drunk, police said. Officers from the Scarsdale Police Department were dispatched to canvas the area of Mamaroneck Road and Post Road shortly after 10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, where there were multiple reports of an erratic driver. Upon arrival, officers found a 2004 Nissan Sentra with front end damage unable to stay in its lane on Post Road near the intersection of Gotham Road, prompting a traffic stop. Police said the driver, Ulises Godinez, of Mamaroneck, was ordered to exit…

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by Zak Failla
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Driver With BAC More Than Double Legal Limit Busted For DWI In Westchester, Police Say Driver With BAC More Than Double Legal Limit Busted For DWI In Westchester, Police Say
Driver With BAC More Than Double Legal Limit Busted For DWI In Westchester, Police Say A Fairfield County man was arrested for allegedly driving with a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit in Westchester, police said. An officer from the Scarsdale Police Department on parol shortly after 9:10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, stopped Stamford resident James McBrien, 39, on Mamaroneck Road after he was spotted driving slowly and swerving in a Lexus. During the traffic stop, police said that McBrien had alcohol on his breath, his speech was slurred and he had glassy eyes. While exiting the vehicle, officers stated that McBrien had multiple beer cans in the driver’s sid…

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by Zak Failla
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Westchester Man With DWI Conviction Busted Driving Without Interlock Device, Police Say Westchester Man With DWI Conviction Busted Driving Without Interlock Device, Police Say
Westchester Man With DWI Conviction Busted Driving Without Interlock Device, Police Say A man with a previous DWI conviction was busted for allegedly illegally driving a vehicle when he was stopped for not wearing his seatbelt in Westchester, police said. A Scarsdale officer on patrol at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, spotted village resident Nagasaki Iturriaga, 36, driving east on Mamaroneck Road near the Post Road intersection without a seatbelt on, prompting a traffic stop. During the traffic stop at the intersection of Ridgecrest West and Fenimore Road, Iturriaga was only able to produce a passport and told police that his driver’s license had been revoked. A…

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by Zak Failla
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Suspect Taken Into Custody After Struggling With Police Following Crash In Westchester Suspect Taken Into Custody After Struggling With Police Following Crash In Westchester
Suspect Taken Into Custody After Struggling With Police Following Crash In Westchester A 23-year-old man is in police custody for resisting arrest after crashing his SUV into a tree and rolling over in Westchester. Officers from the Scarsdale Police Department responded to the intersection of Mamaroneck Road and Harvest Drive shortly after 5:45 a.m. on April 29, police said. Upon arrival, investigators found a Honda CRV in the intersection with “substantial damage” in the eastbound lane. Investigators said that “it was apparent from the damage on the vehicle and on a nearby tree that the vehicle had been traveling westbound on Mamaroneck Road when it struck the tree, rolled a…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
'I'll Blow Your Head Off': Police Investigate Threatening Phone Call In Westchester 'I'll Blow Your Head Off': Police Investigate Threatening Phone Call In Westchester
'I'll Blow Your Head Off': Police Investigate Threatening Phone Call In Westchester Police in Scarsdale are investigating a suspicious incident that saw a village resident threatened over the phone. An officer from the Scarsdale Police Department responded to a Mamaroneck Road residence on Thursday, Feb. 7, when the resident reported that she had been on the wrong end of a threatening phone call. Police said that the caller received a call at approximately 9:30 a.m. on her home phone, from an unknown number, though “Mercy Hospital,” showed up on the caller ID. According to police, the caller claimed to be the complainant’s grandson. When the caller was met with skepticism…

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by Zak Failla
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Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Seven-Bedroom Estate In Westchester Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Seven-Bedroom Estate In Westchester
Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Seven-Bedroom Estate In Westchester A three-alarm fire heavily damaged a seven-bedroom, multimillion-dollar estate in Westchester overnight. The blaze at 72 Mamaroneck Road in Scarsdale broke out around 1 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21 as heavy smoke billowed from English Manor home on more than an acre of property, which was built in 1927. Crews from more than 10 municipalities, including as far away as Buchanan in Northern Westchester, battled not only the fire, but the elements, with the wind-chill factor in the negative teens as Mamaroneck Road and some surrounding streets were shut down. The fire was finally brought under just ar…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Suspect Smashed Car Window In Westchester, Used Stolen Credit Cards At Walmart, Police Say Suspect Smashed Car Window In Westchester, Used Stolen Credit Cards At Walmart, Police Say
Suspect Smashed Car Window In Westchester, Used Stolen Credit Cards At Walmart, Police Say A woman had her purse, wallet, cash and license stolen from her car when a suspect smashed through the window while it was parked at a local equestrian center, police said. Officers from the Scarsdale Police Department responded to the Boulder Brook Equestrian Center shortly after noon on Thursday, Dec. 20, where there was a report of a larceny in a vehicle. Police said that officers canvassed Mamaroneck Road to Griffen Avenue, as well as Saxon Woods Golf Course and Kids Base for other possible crimes or suspects without success. According to police, the owner of the car stated that she ha…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Driver Being Booked For DWI Throws Up Outside Window During Westchester Stop, Police Say Driver Being Booked For DWI Throws Up Outside Window During Westchester Stop, Police Say
Driver Being Booked For DWI Throws Up Outside Window During Westchester Stop, Police Say A motorist from Connecticut who was allegedly drinking and driving in Westchester over the weekend is facing a DWI charge after he threw up outside his car window during a traffic stop in Scarsdale, police said. While on patrol on Post Road shortly after midnight on Sunday morning, an officer spotted a car speeding through the village with no headlights, swerving repeatedly over the double yellow lines near Scarsdale Police Headquarters. Officers were eventually able to get the driver, Ridgefield resident, Robinson Rueda, to stop near Mamaroneck Road. During the subsequent stop, Rueda, 39, …

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by Zak Failla