The Sleepy Hollow Police Department reported the following incidents:
Feb. 10
Two fights in Sleepy Hollow today. One at 8:23 p.m. was reported in front of 70 Beekman Avenue with two parties transported to headquarters and released on $100 bail. Shortly after, at 8:58 p.m., two people were fighting in the middle of Cortlandt Street, one with a knife. At least three cop cars arrived on the scene, along an ambulance to transport one party involved to Phelps Memorial Hospital.
Feb. 11
12:50 a.m. A caller reported that a vehicle had struck a wall on North Broadway. Two police cruisers arrived to find that the operator of vehicle had left the scene. An officer spotted the female driver walking on Hemlock by Birch Close, who was subsequently arrested for DWI. The car was towed by Stiloski's; a fire hydrant had been damaged.
Feb. 12
10:49 a.m. A Cortlandt Street resident reported that a window had been broken by a male living in the third floor apartment around 5 a.m. Officers spoke with the suspected tenant on the third floor who said he arrived home at 4:30 a.m. and did not break the window because he had no reason to; he had a key to the door. Witness was not there to be interviewed at the scene and did not wish to file any charges against the suspect.
Feb. 13
5:47 p.m. Caller reported that a car with NY plates had been idling on Elm Street with one occupant in it for over three hours. Two police units sent and reported that vehicle owner, who resides in Ossining, had a dispute with his wife and was looking for a place to stay for the night. A check revealed his license to be suspended but no other violation was observed.
Feb. 15
12:53 p.m. Caller reported there was a man in the lobby of Village Hall having an argument on his cell phone and using obscene language. Officers sent reported he was waiting for a death certificate and had ceased his conversation.
Feb. 16
8:47 p.m. Parties in headquarters reported they had received unwanted text messages from a 914 number, stating, “I have been watching you I found your number on FB...” and “U dunno me but IK ur BF. I got his numba off FB and he won't be urs for long.” Parties wanted incident noted for record.
Feb. 17
12:07 p.m. A caller parked opposite Fleetwood Pizzeria on Beekman Avenue said it seemed as though someone broke the back window of her car. Officer on scene reported that the window appeared to be broken by a rock thrown by a student from the Morse School playground. The rock was on the ground near the vehicle. The mother of the student arrived along with the principal. Vehicle had to be towed since it was deemed unsafe to drive.
Note: Police Beat is in no way a complete summary of all Sleepy Hollow Police activities and responses during the listed dates.
