Police Blotter, June 21 – June 27, 2022, Print Edition

Croton-on-Hudson Police Department

June 11: Patrols responded to a report of neighbors fighting on Brook Street at 5:52 p.m. Croton EMS responded and treated a 54-year-old woman who reported that she was bleeding from her face. She refused further medical attention. All parties involved refused to pursue criminal charges.

June 13: A caller from Hastings Avenue reported at 6:16 p.m. that his vehicle was stolen from his driveway. Patrols responded and confirmed the theft. An investigation is ongoing.

New Castle Police Department

June 11: Officers responded at 10 p.m. to the Millwood Market gas station on a report of a male causing a disturbance. Officers spoke with the male subject, who stated that the $50 he prepaid for gasoline was sent to the wrong pump. He added that the pump had since been used by someone else, and he could not get any fuel. Officers mediated the dispute and the male subject was able to get his fuel.

North Castle Police Department

June 10: A caller reported at 2:46 p.m. that an adult male just fled from the Stop & Shop on North Broadway after having stolen products from the store. Witnesses stated that the subject fled from the scene in a Silver Audi A3 with temporary Connecticut tag DR5173 on the rear of the vehicle. The responding officer reported that security footage and a deposition were secured. A report will follow.

June 10: Report of a large number of teenagers hanging out at the Wampus Elementary School playground on Wampus Avenue at 9:57 p.m. throwing things and being loud. The responding officer reported the parties left the premises without incident.

June 11: A resident reported observing what appeared to be an assault occurring between two male parties on Emmalon Avenue at 10:29 p.m. No further description of the parties was given. The responding officers placed the suspect, Kevin Lyons, under arrest and transported him to headquarters for processing.

June 13: A Bates Lane resident arrived at headquarters at 2:40 p.m. to report that there was an altered check that was signed in her name.

June 15: A caller reported at 4:09 p.m. that she locked her keys inside her vehicle with her child inside on Bedford Road. The child is not in distress at this time and the vehicle’s ignition is off. Armonk Garage was contacted to assist. The responding officers reported that the party was successfully assisted without incident and the child checks okay.

June 15: An Old Byram Lake Road resident reported at 6:10 p.m. that there is a large peacock in her backyard. The peacock is not causing any problems at this time but just wanted police to be aware of the situation. The caller stated that this is not the first time this has happened. She has observed the peacock on her street and in the area of Byram Lake Road and Blair Road numerous times. It is unknown where the peacock is originating from. An incident report was forwarded to the animal control officer for further investigation.

Pleasantville Police Department

 June 14: A resident reported at 6:41 p.m. being scammed out of $2,900 for an apartment rental on Bedford Road that was advertised on Craig’s List. The matter is under investigation.

 June 17: A criminal mischief report was filed by a Clinton Avenue resident at 3:45 p.m. after damage was done to the complainant’s house. An unknown person tried to enter the residence. The incident is under investigation.

June 18: Report of a larceny was made at headquarters at 5:10 p.m. after messages on an Instagram account attempted to extort money by showing embarrassing photos. Police are investigating.

White Plains Police Department

 June 12:  Sierra Ezekiel was arrested and charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon at 49 Mamaroneck Ave.

June 14: Alfred Wisher was arrested and charged with third-degree burglary at the CVS at 24 Mamaroneck Ave.

June 14: Eileen Gabler was arrested and charged with second-degree assault at La Famiglia pizzeria at 48 Mamaroneck Ave.

June 15: Barbara Stahl was arrested and charged with fourth-degree grand larceny at 77 S. Lexington Ave. She later agreed to restitution.

June 16: Arlene Mershell, accused by the same complainant as Stahl, was also arrested and charged with third-degree grand larceny at 77 S. Lexington Ave but the charges were later dismissed.

Yorktown Police Department

June 13: Thomas Marcello-Bates, 25, of Yorktown was arrested and charged with petty larceny at 8:57 p.m. following a reported theft at the Commerce Street CVS.

Editor’s notes:

-The policy of providing names for people who have been arrested varies between each department.

– This blotter was updated on Oct. 17, 2023 to note how the charges against Mershell were ultimately dismissed with Stahl, conversely, agreeing to restitution.