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Details: Written by: Traci Dutton Ludwig; Published: 26 August 2026; Created: 26 August 2026; Last Updated: 26 August 2026; Hits: 1858

Gambling New Rochelle Police make arrests at Gambling Den: On Aug. 21, 2026, at approximately 8:30 pm, members of the New Rochelle police department's criminal investigations division executed a search warrant at 142 Union Avenue, commonly known as the Union Avenue Sports Bar. During the search, investigators located a private room in the rear of the establishment where illicit gambling activity was occurring. Investigators seized four video-style slot machines. The business will be referred to the New York State Liquor Authority for multiple violations and a license review. Gisselle Lopez, 35, of New Rochelle, was arrested on site. She is accused of four misdemeanor counts of possession of a gambling device and one misdemeanor count of promoting gambling in the second degree, Lopez was issued a desk appearance ticket returnable on Sept. 1, She was released, pending further court action.

Fatal motorcycle accident in New Rochelle

At approximately 12:00 am,. Aug. 25, New Rochelle police responded to a report of a serious motorcycle accident on the northbound lane of Pinebrook Boulevard near the intersection of Beechmont Dr. in New Rochelle. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a motorcycle had collided with a metal bollard surrounding an electrical utility box located just off the roadway. The driver, a 27-year-old male resident of New Rochelle, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger, an 18-year-old male, sustained minor injuries and received treatment from emergency medical personnel.The cause of the accident remains under active investigation. The identities of both the deceased driver and the passenger are being withheld pending proper notification of family members. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist investigators is urged to call the New Rochelle police department on the non-emergency line at (914) 654-2300.

Arrested

On Aug. 19, Qing Gao, of Hampton Rd., turned herself in at police headquarters based on a warrant issued for failure to appear in court. She was charged with third-degree bail jumping. She was arraigned, fingerprinted and released on her own recognizance.

Following a traffic stop on Mamaroneck Rd., on Aug. 20, police arrested Jeffrey Lopez, 50, of the Bronx, on charges of driving while using a portable electronic device, second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, driving left of pavement markings, unsafe moving from a lane, operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver and operation of a motor vehicle without insurance.Police learned during the license check that it had been suspended previously. Lopez was released on his own recognizance with an appearance ticket for Village Justice Court.

Stoplifting

Around 2 am, Aug. 24, police received an anonymous call reporting that three individuals inside the 7-Eleven store, on Scarsdale Ave., shoved the employee and stole merchandise. Patrol arrived and learned that three unknown individuals wearing ski masks entered the store with a backpack, removed unknown items and fled on foot. Patrol spoke with the involved employee, who stated he was unable to determine what items were taken, and he did not have access to the store's surveillance cameras. The employee further stated he was not injured and does not wish to press charges at this time.

Car break-ins

On Aug. 18, a Heathcote Rd. woman reported that her handbag had been stolen from her parked car overnight. She had doorbell camera footage of the incident.

A Johnson Rd. resident and a Forest Lane resident each reported that their cars were entered overnight from Aug. 21 into Aug. 22. Nothing of significant value was reported missing. The cars' interiors were rummaged through. During that same overnight period, a car was rummaged through on Madison Ave., and the owner's wallet, driver's license and at least six other items were stolen.

Scams and identity theft

On Aug. 17, a Fox Meadow Rd. resident advised that she received a letter from a university loan office stating she was approved as a cosigner for a $9,500 loan. She said she never applied for a loan and called the university to inform them. The university loan office flagged this as fraudulent. The woman's credit is credit is currently on a freeze.

On Aug. 22, a Gorham Court resident reported being the victim of online fraud. He found multiple unauthorized charges on his credit card.

On Aug. 22, patrol met with a Parkfield Rd. man regarding a check that he believed had been taken from his home and cashed by a hired nanny. The check was prepared in the name of the nanny without his authorization. He asked the nanny about the check and stated that she denied preparing and cashing it.

Trespassing

On Aug. 22, a Brite Ave. resident reported that an individual was on her back porch and she would like him to leave her property. She further stated that he has been told in the past that he is not welcome on her property. Patrol met with the man and advised him that he was no longer welcome on the property. He left without incident.

Missing

On Aug. 22, a Palmer Ave. resident reported she could not find various items inside her house. She stated she discovered a window that she had left unlocked and believed someone had entered her residence without her permission over the past four nights. The resident was uncooperative and did not allow police to conduct an investigation to gather evidence. She even requested that patrol leave her residence.

Siding

On Aug. 21, a Mayflower Rd. woman reported that a man entered her property on Aug. 20 around 3 or 4 pm. He was carrying a hammer, and he used ti to remove a piece of siding from her house. She yelled at him to stop. She told him she did not want any siding removed. It was apparently a mistake. The man attempted to reinstall the siding. The woman stated the individual left without incident. The woman still has damage on her siding but only wished to document the incident and not press formal charges. The individual was described as a white man with a grey beard, wearing a blue bandana, neon shirt and jeans. The individual operated a white Honda SUV or truck.

Welfare check

On Aug. 21, police checked the welfare of a Colvin Rd. resident. Everything was in good order.

Cars and roadways

The highway department was notified about a fallen tree on Eton Rd. Aug. 18.
Police removed a fiber optic cable from a Boulevard driveway on Aug. 18.
On Aug. 18, police removed a fallen wire from Ferncliff Rd. and notified Verizon.
On Aug. 18, police assisted a driver with a flat tire move her car away from Post Rd. to safely wait for a tow.
On Aug. 20, police notified Con Edison about a tree on wires on Church Lane.
Fallen trees and power lines were down on Brite Ave. Aug. 20.
Flooding caused Clarence and Sprague roads to be closed on Aug. 20.
A traffic signal was out at Fenimore Rd. and Walworth Ave. Police erected a portable stop sign.
Police moved a fallen tree branch from Post Rd. Aug. 22.
Two car accidents were reported in the Village this week.

Teens

On Aug. 22, police dispersed a group of approximately five teens from Edgewood School grounds after dark.

Dogs

A lost dog was reunited with its owner on Whig Rd. Aug. 18.

A lost dog was reunited with its owner on Oak Lane Aug. 19. Police issued the owner appropriate summonses.

A Brite Ave. caller requested emergency medical services due to a dog bite Aug. 21. The bite occurred when the dog's owner was letting the dog out of the owner's car in a shared driveway.

Village code

On Aug. 17, a young girl was fishing, catch and release style, at Olmsted Pond with her grandparents. Police explained that fishing in Village ponds was not permitted.

Police removed and discarded illegally placed signs from Walworth Ave Aug. 18, Fox Meadow Rd. Aug. 19, Rock Creek Lane Aug. 20, Mamaroneck Rd. Aug. 21 and Heathcote Rd. Aug. 22. Summonses were issued as appropriate.

A pool party on Brite Ave. was too loud, and neighbors complained Aug. 22. Police advised the homeowner who agreed to make sure her guests got quieter.

Lost and found

On Aug. 17, a Popham Rd. woman reported that on July 31, she went to Chase Bank and withdrew $450. Upon returning home, she found she only had the receipt for the transaction in her purse. She could not find the envelope containing the cash. She believed she left it on the counter. The bank required a report to review security footage, she said.

On Aug. 20, a Montrose Rd. resident reported losing a license plate somewhere in the Village.

On Aug. 22, a Hutchinson Ave. resident reported losing a license plate somewhere in the Village.

Firefighters

On Aug. 19, Firefighters stood by for Con Edison while ventilating a Harvest Dr. house due to a gas odor.
On Aug. 19, firefighters assisted the Greenville fire department in overhauling a school building affected by a fire in Greenburgh.
On Aug. 20, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of an arcing wire, with a tree leaning on it.
On Aug. 20, Heathcote Rd. basement was flooding, and the electrical panel was compromised. Firefighters found water entering the basement through the wall where the electrical ground entered the foundation. foundation. The ground was saturated with water from a storm; the high water table was creating a water condition. Firefighters isolated the water condition in the basement to prevent intrusion on the electrical panel. The electrical panel was dry and not compromised. The water condition was being exacerbated by a water
drainage issue. Water from an interior sump pump and a leader pipe from the roof deposited water near a basement window, above the electrical panel. Firefighters dug a culvert to direct water away from the structure.They also pumped out an exterior drainage pit in the front yard. The drainage piping between the leader pipe on the house and the drainage pit appeared to be compromised. The PVC pipe from the drainage pit to the storm
sewer system also appeared to be clogged. Firefighters drained water levels as much as possible and advised servicing the water protection system.
Firefighters assisted the Greenville fire department with a structure fire in a commercial building on Central Ave. Aug. 21.
Firefighters assisted at car accidents on the Bronx River Parkway Aug. 21 and 22.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Aug. 17 - 23, plus breaking news, has been compiled from official information.

Details: Written by: Traci Dutton Ludwig; Published: 20 August 2026; Created: 20 August 2026; Last Updated: 20 August 2026; Hits: 1039

culvert Catherine Road culvert replacement: Photo credit: Jon MarkStolen: On Aug. 15, a Rugby Lane woman was selling items including a large cat scratching post, on Facebook Marketplace. The buyer of the scratching post allegedly picked up the item, without paying for it. A friend of the woman reported the matter to police.

A dark gray Range Rover Sport was stolen from a Harvest Dr. driveway overnight and reported Aug. 15.

Gas line
A contractor struck a gas line on Innes Rd. Aug. 14. Police and firefighters stood by for Con Edison.

Cars and roadways
On Aug. 11, police notified the highway department to pick up a dead animal from Post Rd.
On Aug. 12, a Continental Rd. woman reported it took her an extra 45 minutes to get home due to nearby construction and incorrect directions from workers blocking roadways.Police advised workers on scene.
A driver reported that local paving crews at Mamaroneck and Colonial roads would not let him get to his house Aug. 12.
Verizon was informed of a low-hanging wire on Windmill Circle Aug. 13.
A disabled car was towed from Mamaroneck Rd. Aug. 15.
Police notified Con Edison about a tree branch hanging in an electrical wire on Copper Beech Ln. Aug. 15.
A 15-year-old boy sustained a broken wrist and was transported to the hospital following a moped accident at Griffen Ave. and Mamaroneck Rd. Aug. 15. Police explained regulations regarding underage and unlicensed use of vehicles.
Verizon was informed of a low-hanging wire on Church Ln. Aug. 16.
A water main break occurred on Circle Rd. Aug. 16. The water department was informed.
A tree limb knocked out power on Drake Rd. Aug. 16. Police notified Con Edison.

Civil matters
On Aug. 10, a man walked into headquarters advising that he wished to take the Church to small claims court. Patrol advised him that it was a civil matter. The man then went to the court to discuss his options.

On Aug. 12, a Brite Ave. resident reported an incident with a person from whom he was buying a car over the internet. After purchasing the vehicle, both parties agreed to meet at the DMV to clear up a title issue. The seller then blocked the buyer and could not be reached again. The Brite Ave. buyer was then able to contact the original owner who agreed to obtain a new title to sign over to the buyer. The buyer requested a police report for documentation purposes.

Teens
On Aug. 10, police dispersed a group of teens from Scarsdale Ave.
On Aug. 15, police dispersed a group of teens playing basketball from Boulevard.

Dogs
On Aug. 14, a Stratton Rd. dog owner reported two Heathcote Rd. dogs ran out of their yard and bit his dog.
On Aug. 15, a resident reported losing a pit bull dog in the area of Fenimore Rd.

Village code
On Aug. 10, police asked a party coordinator at Fenway Golf Club to lower the music volume at an event after nearby residents complained.

Police removed and discarded illegally posted signs on Fox Meadow Rd. and Morris Lane Aug.13.

A child was riding his bike on the high school track Aug. 14. Police advised the child's mother that bikes were not allowed on the track.

Lost and found
A Lincoln Rd. man reported one of his car's license plates has been missing since June. He made the report on Aug. 10.

A passerby brought a found wallet to headquarters Aug. 16.

Firefighters
On Aug. 10, firefighters opened a Garth Rd. business so paramedics could help an employee who was down on the ground inside.

Firefighters helped paramedics with a Brewster Rd. patient Aug. 11.

On Aug. 14, firefighters were dispatched to a Hillview Rd. house because water was leaking from a broken gauge fitting at the water main entrance to the basement. Firefighters shut the main valve in the basement to isolate the leak. They swept some standing water into the sewer trap area. They advised the resident to call a plumber for repair.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Aug. 10 - 16 has been compiled from official information.

Details: Written by: Traci Dutton Ludwig; Published: 13 August 2026; Created: 13 August 2026; Last Updated: 13 August 2026; Hits: 1306

Stolen package: A Brite Ave. woman reported that a package was delivered and then stolen from her front porch Aug. 7.

Identity theft and scams
On Aug. 4, an Overhill Rd. woman reported that she was nearly a victim of identity theft. Someone alleged to be calling from Capital One stating that there was a fraudulent charge on her account. She did not, however, have a Capital One card. The caller then attempted to obtain personal information by putting her on the line with alleged law enforcement. She realized it was a scam.

Harassment
A man reported that a woman drove away from Boniface Circle drunk at 1 a.m., Aug. 9. Police went to the woman’s house and found her outside the car. She claimed she did not drive the car but instead got a ride. She said the man who made the report was someone who was being a nuisance to her. He was described as a man she encountered in Hartsdale, where she works. She said she was annoying her and would not leave her alone.

Pedestrian hit
A pedestrian reported being struck by a car on Westchester County property at Fenimore Rd. and the Bronx River Parkway Aug.4.

Neighbors
A Ferncliff Rd. woman reported that she was concerned with possible chemicals being used by a neighbor’s power washing contractor Aug. 4. The contractor stated he was only using water.

On Aug. 6, a Fox Meadow Rd. resident complained that a neighbor’s driveway contractor damaged her driveway. The contractor agreed to repair it.

On Aug. 8, a Brewster Rd. Woman reports she feels uncomfortable because she alleged her neighbor was filming her from his side of the property. Police advised her there was nothing criminal in nature going on.

Civil matter
On Aug. 9, a divorced couple was having a custody disagreement about visitation times, when the ex-husband’s girlfriend called 911. Police helped the ex-couple mediate the dispute.

Cars and roadways
On Aug. 3, police removed a fallen branch from Saxon Woods Rd. and a fallen tree from Vernon Rd.
On Aug. 6, a Richbell rd. resident reported an unknown car entered her garage. The car belonged to the resident’s son. He dropped by unannounced. All was in good order.
On Aug. 6, police notified Verizon about a fallen wire on Brewster Rd.
A sinkhole on Magnolia Rd. was taped off in order to protect motorists and pedestrians, pending repair by the highway department, Aug. 7.
On Aug. 7, police removed fallen branches from Crane Rd. and Griffen Ave.
A stop sign fell on Murray Hill Rd. Aug. 8. Police put up a temporary stop sign.
On Aug. 8, police removed fallen branches from Mamaroneck Rd.
An erratic driver allegedly threw a water bottle at another motorist on Post Rd. Aug. 8.
Police notified Verizon about fallen wires on Ewart Rd. Aug. 9.
On Aug. 9, police removed a fallen tree from Birchall Dr.
This week, police issued summonses to four drivers for registration, insurance or licensing violations.
Two car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.

Kids and teens
A child called police alleging her grandparents were being “aggressive” Aug. 6. Police spoke with all involved parties and determined the child’s grandparents were using an “appropriate combination of guardianship and discipline regarding their granddaughter.”

Police dispersed noisy kids from a teen party on Walworth Ave. Aug. 6.

A kid was riding his bike on the high school track, possibly damaging it, Aug. 8. Police located the kid’s mother who was sitting nearby. She removed the bike from the track after police explained that bikes were prohibited on the track.

Animals
On Aug. 3, a Brook Ln. resident found an injured baby raccoon. She said she would turn it over to a rehabilitator.

On Aug. 5, an injured small animal got into an East Parkway business and died inside the location. Police helped store employees removed and dispose of the animal’s remains.

Village code
Police removed illegally posted signs from Rock Creek Lane Aug. 4, Fox Meadow Rd. Aug. 6 and Heathcote Rd. Aug. 9.

Lost and found
On Aug. 3, a Fayette Rd. woman reported losing her naturalization paperwork.

Two cell phones were found near a Fountain Terrace property Aug. 5.

Firefighters
On July 28, a Chesterfield Rd. resident started a car in her garage and caused an elevated level of carbon monoxide. Firefighters assisted with ventilation.

On July 30, firefighters helped lift a Quaker Ridge woman after she had fallen at home.

Power washing inside the Christie Place garage caused elevated CO levels. Firefighters ventilated and advised workers about safety July 31.

Firefighters ventilated a Montrose Rd. kitchen to reduce CO due to cooking without using an exhaust hood Aug. 1.

On Aug. 2, firefighters were dispatched to a car lockout at Scarsdale high school. Firefighters called a tow company to help open the car without causing damage.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Aug. 3-9, for police activity, and from July 27-Aug. 3, for fire activity, has been compiled from official information.

Details: Written by: Traci Dutton Ludwig; Published: 06 August 2026; Created: 06 August 2026; Last Updated: 06 August 2026; Hits: 1362

27WoodosWindows Arrested: On Aug. 2, around 1 a.m., police arrested Lorenzo Barbieri, 18, of Pelham, on charges of trespassing. He is accused of entering a vacant house on Woods Lane and participating in a youth party. He was found on the scene with a backpack and a music speaker.

Identity theft
On July 28, a Sheldrake Rd. man reported that someone in Massachusetts opened a fraudulent LLC in his name.

Graffiti
Graffiti was spray-painted on the side of a white pump house shed on Taunton Rd. July 28.

Break-ins
On July 28, a landlord provided police with video footage of someone breaking into a vacant apartment on East Parkway.

On Aug. 2, people wearing ski masks broke into a parked car on Berwick Rd., according to the car owner. The car was tossed, but nothing was reported stolen.

An Oak Lane resident reported that someone broke into cars parked in his driveway around 3:30 a.m., July 2. The resident's security camera alerted them to motion in the driveway. Upon reviewing the camera footage, it was observed that a white SUV stopped in front of the driveway. An unknown male, wearing all black, exited the front passenger side of the vehicle ran to the resident's parked vehicle, pulled on the driver's side door handle, opened the door and checked the center console. The unknown male then returned to the SUV. The resident said that nothing appeared to be missing.

On July 2, a Berwick Rd. resident reported that a car was broken into in her driveway. Nothing was taken.

Suspicious
On July 27, two white middle-aged women walked up a Greenacres Ave. driveway to a house. The homeowner confronted the women who said they walked the wrong way and ended up on the driveway by mistake. The homeowner thought it was suspicious and reported the matter to the police.

On July 31, a Rectory Ln. resident thought he received two suspicious packages that seemed to be making an unknown noise. Patrol

Patrol examined the purchase on the party's mobile phone and later determined that the suspicious noise was coming from an animal sensor at the residence across the street. Patrol then examined the packages and confirmed that all was in good order.

Police dispersed youths from a vacant house in Greenacres Aug. 1.

Welfare check
Police checked the welfare of a Secor Rd. resident at the request of a sister who suffers from anxiety when she does not hear from the resident July 31.
Police checked the welfare of a Boulevard resident at the request of a concerned family member Aug. 1.

Vehicle and traffic arrest
On July 27, police arrested Marius Orlinis, 57, of Norwalk, Connecticut, on charges of second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and failure to stop at a stop sign, following a traffic stop. He was released on his own recognizance.

On Aug. 3, police arrested Kennett Figueroa Molina, 23, of Mamaroneck, on charges of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and speeding. He was released on his own recognizance.

Cars and roadways
On July 27, a motorist ran out of gas on Garden Rd. Police provided the motorist with gasoline.
A tree branch was removed from Popham Rd. July 29.
Con Edison and the highway department addressed a fallen tree into wires on Saxon Woods Rd. July 29.
Police tied up a dangling rope on Brayton Rd. July 31.
Police notified the highway department about a fallen tree on Brewster Rd. Aug. 1.
This week, police conducted traffic stops and issued summonses to five drivers with registration and licensing violations.
One car accident was recorded in the Village this week.

Homeless person
Police twice dispersed a homeless man sleeping on a Harwood Rd. sidewalk July 28.

Animals
The highway department removed a dead raccoon from Heathcote Rd. fields July 27.
A leashed dog was walking on a Roosevelt Place field Aug. 3. Police advised the resident to keep dogs off the field.

Village code
Police spoke with a Hampton Rd. resident after neighbors complained of noise after midnight July 28. The resident was having a party, apologized and lowered the volume of music.
Police removed and discarded illegally placed signs on Heathcote Rd. July 28 and Mamaroneck Rd. July 30 and Rock Creek Lane Aug. 3.
Police dispersed youths from Windmill Lane July 29.
Police dispersed youths from Woods Lane Aug. 1.

This report covering police and fire department activity from July 27 - August 2 has been compiled from official information.

Details: Written by: Traci Dutton Ludwig; Published: 30 July 2026; Created: 30 July 2026; Last Updated: 30 July 2026; Hits: 1434

DayLilies Photo Credit: Shelley GrafsteinMissing Money: On July 20, a Weaver St. resident dropped a car off for service. In the backseat, the resident's two children each accidentally left an envelope containing $500 cash. When the car was picked up, the envelopes were no longer in the backseat. The owner and employees of the service center said they neither saw nor took any envelopes.

Car break-in
On July 24, a Cohawney Dr. resident reported that a car in the driveway was tossed and rummaged through. It was last seen untouched approximately three days ago.It was most likely left unlocked. The resident did not think anything had been stolen.

Domestic matter
On July 23, a Morris Lane man called 911. He stated that his girlfriend came home intoxicated, and he has not been happy with the amount she has been drinking lately. He said he wanted to sleep in the pool house alone until the morning. Patrol spoke to the girlfriend who stated that when she arrived home, her boyfriend was unhappy that she had been out drinking with her friends. She said he then locked her out of the house. Both parties stated at no time did the argument become physical. They agreed to sleep in separate houses for the night.

Welfare check
A man was worried about his aunt and uncle on Popham Rd. July 22. Police checked on the couple. They werre OK.

Disagreement
On July 24, a Jefferson Rd. resident reported a disagreement with a neighbor's landscaper. the landscaper allegedly placed equipment on the resident's lawn. The resident spoke to the landscaper about it, and the landscaper allegedly made "discomforting" remarks.

Help

The highway department was notified about a fallen tree in Corell Park July 22.

On July 22, a Mamaroneck Rd. son asked police to check his mother's house because he thought he left it unlocked. Police checked. The house was locked and secure.

Bicyclist hit
A bicyclist was struck by a car turning into a parking spot on East Parkway July 22. The cyclist was driven to White Plains Hospital Center for evaluation.

Cars and roadways
Police issued one summons to an illegally parked car on Brambach Rd. July 20.
A car parked on Sprague Rd. was causing disruption July 20. Police asked the owner to move the car to a better parking spot.
A box truck hit a bridge on the Hutchinson River Parkway and exited at Mamaroneck Rd. July 21. Westchester County police arrived to handle the incident.
On July 22, a driver complained that cars were parked on both sides of Barry Rd., which made navigation difficult. The cars were legally parked. Nevertheless, police asked owners to move the cars to one side of the street in order to alleviate any potential traffic concerns.
Police issued one summons to an illegally parked car on Larch Ln. July 22.
Police notified Verizon about fallen wires on Kent Rd. July 23.
Police picked up tree debris from Post Rd. July 26.
Three car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.

Teens
Around 3:15 a.m., July 25, police contacted the parents of an intoxicated young man who was on Brewster Rd. He was conscious and alert. Police remained until the young man was picked up by his parents.

Village code
Police removed and discarded illegally posted signs on Bypass July 22 and Post Rd. July 25. Summonses were issued as appropriate.

A Huntington Ave. resident was doing yard work and was told not to place any yard debris on school property or any property other than his own July 24. The debris was then moved back onto the resident's yard.

On July 24, a person was using a gas-powered leaf blower on Tunstall Rd. in violation of Village code. The person said his electric leaf blower was broken. Police advised him to get it repaired. Police reminded the person about Village code. No summonses were issued.

Police issued a summons to a person using a gas-powered leaf blower on Whig Rd. July 24.

On July 25, police informed a Brambach Rd. resident that neighbors were complaining about loud music. The volume was promptly lowered.

On July 25, police informed a Mamaroneck Rd. resident that neighbors were complaining about noise. The resident said the family's noisy get-together was ending.

Lost and found
A Post Rd. resident reported losing a driver's license somewhere in the Village July 24.

A Montgomery Rd. resident reported losing a driver's license somewhere in the Village July 25.

Firefighters
An alarm sounded in a Secor Rd. structure due to water leaking into the device July 21. Firefighters shut down the alarm and advised calling a technician for repair.

On July 21, firefighters helped EMS workers move a patient from a private car into a wheelchair.

A Butler Rd. house was struck by lightning July 22. An outlet then started smoking. Firefighters discovered an electrical odor in a second-floor bathroom. They removed the outlet cover and found a burnt outlet with no extension. The electrical circuit was isolated at the garage breaker panel. The irrigation system controller was not functioning, and the plug for it was removed. No other hazards were observed. The resident was advised to contact an electrician for repair.

On July 23, firefighters helped a home health aide lift a patient.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas odor on Popham Rd. July 24.

On July 25, a motorcyclist reported that his bike fell over in a School Lane garage. No one was pinned under it, and no fluids or fuel were leaking. Firefighters advised they do not lift or recover equipment unless there is an additional emergency. They advised calling AAA for roadside assistance.

On July 26, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.

This report covering police and fire department activity from July 20-26 has been compiled from official information.