Mamaroneck Police Blotters: Child and Building Struck by Vehicles

The Village of Mamaroneck Police Department investigated the following incidents last week:

Child struck

On May 13, at approximately 1:45 p.m., a 4-year-old child was struck by a vehicle on Halstead Avenue. The driver told police that she pulled into a driveway, parked her vehicle, and as she was on the passenger's side of the vehicle taking something out of the back seat, the vehicle began to roll backwards, the front passenger's side door pinning the child's leg. The incident caused laceration and bleeding, and the pedestrian was taken to Westchester County Medical Center for further medical evaluation and treatment. The vehicle was towed for a safety inspection and it was later determined that the automatic transmission and parking system had no problems, police said.

Building Struck

On May 14, at approximately 4:30 p.m., one vehicle struck another and a building near the intersection of North Barry and Halstead avenues. The driver said he was traveling westbound on Halstead Avenue and, as he approached the intersection, could not see what color the traffic light was. He tried to stop as he saw the second vehicle entering the intersection, but was unable to. After striking the second vehicle, the first vehicle continued moving south and struck a building at the intersection. Both drivers were taken to Sound Shore Medical Center.

Aggravated DWI

On May 15, at approximately 11 p.m., police stopped an operator for driving at a high rate of speed on West Boston Post Road and had cause to arrest him for DWI. Also in the vehicle were a female passenger and a child under 1 year old. Thomas Turner, 49, of Rye, submitted to a chemical test and was found to have been driving while intoxicated. Because he was driving while intoxicated with a child passenger less than 16 years old, the District Attorney's office and Child Protective Services were contacted and the operator was charged with aggravated DWI, in addition to the speeding violation and the DWI charge. He was held for arraignment without bail.

Endangering the welfare of a child

On May 14, a Harrison resident was arrested for endangering the welfare of a child. The victim, who is under 17 years old, told police that, while she was walking on Mamaroneck Avenue, a man in a vehicle made sexual comments to her. A follow-up investigation led to the arrest of Dennis Deluca, 55, who was charged with acting in a manner injurious to a child under 17 (an A misdemeanor). He was released on $100 cash bail and is due back in court on May 20.

Exposure of a person

In the afternoon of May 11, a 63-year-old man was charged with exposure of a person after a police officer found him urinating on Phillips Park Road. The man is homeless, police said.

Fireworks lit

On May 16, at approximately 8 p.m., a caller reported hearing a loud noise, possibly gunshots, on Jensen Avenue. Several units were dispatched and it was later determined that the noise had come from lit fireworks.

Larceny

- Between May 11 and 12, two radios were stolen from an unlocked fire chief vehicle parked on Raleigh Road.

- On May 14, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., all four rims and tires of a vehicle parked in the Jefferson parking lot were stolen.

- On May 16, between 5:30 and 11 p.m., a purse containing cash, credit and debit cards and ID cards was stolen from an employee designated area in a business on Mamaroneck Avenue. The purse was later found on West Boston Post Road and returned to the owner, but the cash was missing.

Criminal mischief

- Between May 11 and 12, the driver's side view mirror of a vehicle parked on Palmer Terrace was broken.

- Between May 11 and 12, the two passenger's side tires of a vehicle parked on Ralph Avenue were punctured.

In addition, police investigated:

- 10 motor vehicle accidents (plus two hit and runs)

- 2 motor vehicle accidents with injuries

- 1 Vehicle & Traffic Law arrests

The Town of Mamaroneck Police Department investigated the following incidents last week:

Cyclist struck

On May 11, at approximately 3:45 p.m., a Forest Avenue resident was struck by a vehicle on Weaver Street and transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation, police said. The operator of the vehicle stated that he was traveling south on Weaver Street when the bicyclist emerged from behind a van which was stopped in the northbound lane of Weaver Street. As the cyclist appeared form behind the stopped vehicle, the moving vehicle struck the cyclist, the operator told police.

Grand larceny

Five aluminum wheels valued at nearly $8,000 were stolen from two vehicles parked in the auto sales lot at the Mercedes Benz dealership in Larchmont. Police say the wheels were taken between 7 p.m. on May 13th and 7:30 a.m. the following day.

Stolen vehicle recovered

On May 12, police recovered a stolen 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. The vehicle, which was stolen from New Rochelle, was parked on North Chatsworth Avenue when it was found.

Petit larceny

On May 14, at approximately 5:45 p.m., a man exiting the CVS Pharmacy at 1310 Boston Post Road was stopped by an employee for trying to steal $18 worth of gum, police said. The man gave the merchandise back and left the store.

In addition, police investigated four motor vehicle accidents with no injuries.