Mamaroneck Police Blotters: Trees Down on Property, Wires

The Village of Mamaroneck Police Department investigated the following incidents between May 3-9:

Downed trees and wires

During this weekend's storm, several trees came down on wires, roads and even homes, which caused road closures and required Con Edison to shut down power in several areas. A tree landed on a vehicle on Delancey Avenue, causing damage to the hood and passenger's side mirror. Another tree came down on a home and wires on Carroll Avenue, after which Con Edison had to knock down a phone pole, police said. On West Boston Post Road, a tree collapsed on an arcing wire, which later exploded, resulting in two live power lines coming down and blocking the roadway. The matter took several hours to resolve.

Arrests

- On May 3, shortly after 10 p.m., a 54-year-old resident of the village was arrested at Columbus Park for being in the park after dark, possessing an open container and urinating and defecating in public. He was very intoxicated, police said, and was charged with possession of an open container, in the park after dark and exposure of a person (two counts, violations).

- On May 4, at approximately 11 p..m., police found an intoxicated men and female on the ground of a Waverly Avenue front yard. The female, 45, was taken to Sound Shore Medical Center. The man, 57, was charged with possession of an open container and resisting arrest (a misdemeanor), but was also taken to a nearby hospital due to his condition at the time. His state of intoxication was so severe, police said, that he had to be admitted to the hospital, and was released on an appearance ticket. Both the male and female are homeless, police said.

Assault

- On May 8, at approximately 6 p.m., police found a homeless man on the ground and bleeding from the mouth on Madison Street. The 37-year-old told police he had been hit with a bat, but did not want to press charges, police said. He was taken to Sound Shore Medical Center. There were no witnesses.

- On May 9, at approximately 1:40 a.m., police received reports of a fight in progress on Mamaroneck Avenue. Upon seeing that one of the officers on scene was attempting to stop one of the parties involved, the other party hit the officer in the back of the head, which resulted in all three men falling to the floor. Eventually, both men were tasered so they could be taken into custody, police said. One was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest (a violation and a misdemeanor, respectively). Matthew Vitti, 24, was charged with resisting arrest (misdemeanor), assault in the second degree (felony) and obstructing governmental administration (misdemeanor). The two men are brothers and live in the village.

Pedestrian accident

On May 9, shortly after midnight, a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle near Mamaroneck High School, on West Boston Post Road. The operator said he was traveling westbound when he saw a male walking into the street. The operator and pedestrian made eye contact, the operator told police, but the pedestrian continued to cross. After slowing the vehicle, the operator said he slammed the brakes, which caused the vehicle to slide and strike the pedestrian. After the impact, the operator was hit in the rear by another vehicle, which caused severe damage, the second operator said. The pedestrian said he had consumed six beers prior to the incident and was crossing the street to get home. He was taken to Sound Shore Medical Center.

Boat accident

On May 8, at approximately 3 p.m., police received reports of a capsized vessel in the Larchmont Harbor. All passengers were found and accounted for with no injuries, police said.

Stolen vehicle

Between the night of May 3 and the morning of May 4, a motorcycle was stolen from the Avalon Willow Apartments' parking area.

Identity theft

A former village resident reported that in February, when she lived in the village, someone opened several phone accounts with Verizon Wireless under her name. The matter is still under investigation.

Larceny

- Overnight on May 3, all four tires and rims were stolen from two vehicles parked on Palmer Terrace. In addition, all lugnuts were removed from a vehicle parked on adjacent Palmer Court.

- In the early morning of May 4, a wallet, personal papers and cash were stolen from a work locker at 275 Mamaroneck Ave., the owner told police.

Criminal mischief

- Between April 30 and May 3, two vehicles parked on Rockland Avenue were keyed.

- Between 6:15 p.m. and 8:35 p.m. on  May 3, the side mirror of a vehicle parked on Jensen Avenue was shattered.

- Between the night of May 6 and the early morning of May 7, two vehicles sustained scratch marks while parked in a driveway on North Barry Avenue.

In addition, police investigated 13 motor vehicle accidents (one with injuries).

The Town of Mamaroneck Police Department investigated the following incidents between May 3-7:

Identity theft

A Town of Mamaroneck resident reported that an unknown party opened a Macy's credit card account under her name and spent $4,000. This matter is under investigation.

Grand larceny

Between January 1 and May 3, an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) was taken from the locked garage of a Hommocks Road home.

Criminal mischief

On May 5, at approximately 10:30 p.m., West Garden residents reported damage to a glass exterior light.

In addition, police investigated six motor vehicle accidents (one hit-and-run).