Ossining Cops Probe Noose Incident

OSSINING, NY — A piece of string dangling from a tree in Louis Engel Park looked as if it had been tied into a noose.

On Wednesday evening the Ossining Police Department learned of it from News 12, which had been contacted by an local resident.

The police are investigating the incident.

"Given the nature of the occurrence, the chief has met with members of local clergy and the NAACP, in addition to questioning individuals who may have witnessed anything in the park," village Mayor Victoria Gearity and town Supervisor Dana Levenberg wrote in a joint letter to residents on Friday.

"A noose hanging from a tree is no different than a burning cross or a painted swastika. It is a call to racist violence, and it has no place in our community. As the investigation unfolds, we will learn if there is any criminal act to be charged and prosecuted," they said.

Detectives encourage anyone with information that may be helpful to the investigation to call 914-941-4099. All tips will be kept confidential.