Crime & Safety

Briarcliff Manor Police Blotter: Cops Break Party Up Early; Coyote Spotted

A summary of police activity from January 31 – February 6, 2011.

Here's a look at some of the incidents investigated by the :

Sunday, Feb. 6

10:04 p.m. — Police assisted a vehicle with a flat tire on Pleasantville Road and stayed at the scene until the driver had changed the tire.

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Saturday, Feb. 5

8:20 a.m. — A Ridgecrest Road resident reported seeing a coyote walk through her yard, which is adjacent to a wooded area. Police noted the incident for the record.

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Friday, Feb. 4

9:31 p.m. — The Police Department's detective noticed a suspicious, unoccupied vehicle on Sleepy Hollow Road. He and another officer gained entry into the adjacent residence and discovered approximately 15 youths who appeared to be having a party. The youths were interviewed by police, who found none appeared to be intoxicated. The youths' parents were notified and asked to take the youths home.

8:57 p.m. — Police performed a traffic stop on a vehicle driving on Route 9. The officer discovered the vehicle had improper license plates and the driver had a suspended license. The driver was arrested, processed at headquarters and released on $100 bail.

11:33 a.m. — A woman reported her vehicle had been damaged somewhere between 5 p.m. on Thursday and 3 a.m. Friday. She said one of the rearview mirrors had been pushed downward and broken. A report of the criminal mischief was filed.

Thursday, Feb. 3

10:06 p.m. — An injured deer was discovered on Old Briarcliff Road. It appeared a car had struck the deer and left the scene. The deer was put down at the scene.

8:18 p.m. — A woman told police her wallet had been lost or stolen at the Post Office. There were no witnesses or suspects.

Wednesday, Feb. 2

12:20 p.m. — A man driving north on Route 9A called police to report damage to his windshield. He said ice from the vehicle driving in front of him flew off its roof and onto his windshield, causing damage. A report of the incident was taken.

Tuesday, Feb. 1

10:28 a.m. — A woman called to report a carbon monoxide detector activated at an Ingham Road residence. The responded to the scene, where officers discovered the furnance's flue was closed. They opened the flue and waited for carbon monoxide levels to go down.

Monday, Jan. 31

9:10 p.m. — A Briarcliff Manor police officer reported slipping on black ice while on duty on Library Road by . He reported neck and right arm pain, but said the injuries were not serious.

10 a.m. — Police received a call stating a woman had slipped on ice and fallen on her side outside of the . Police responded to the scene, where the woman refused medical attention.

Note: The Patch Police Blotter is a summary only – it does not represent all activity of the Briarcliff Manor Police Department.


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