The following summarizes reports filed at Rye Police headquarters from 5/30 to 6/8. The information does not include final court or other actions.

5/30: Philadelphia woman stated that a $41,000 car loan for a BMW X5 fraudulently taken out in Rye without her permission. Notarized letter from victim entered into evidence.

5/30: Rye clothing store reported fraudulent credit card charges. A local woman stated her house sitter probably used card by mistake and did not wish to press charges.

5/31: Late night disturbance on Harding Drive reported by several 911 calls. Two 20-year-old Rye youths, with bloody clothing, found walking on Hughes Avenue. Told officer they were longtime friends who had gotten into fight over something “stupid.” Both parties charged with Disorderly Conduct.

5/31: Rock thrown through Purchase Street shop window.

6/1: Loewen Court teenager complained of large number of uninvited youths crashing party while his parents were out of town. Youths dispersed on arrival of police. Host’s information forwarded to Youth Detective.

6/1: Shopper at Cloz on Boston Post Road reported her wallet pick-pocketed. Statement taken.

6/1: Leaf blower violation at Stuyvesant Avenue property. Summons issued.

6/1: Marine unit vessel in distress, heading toward rocks east of Shenorock Shore Club. Engine disabled and anchor cut. Vessel towed into Milton Harbor.

6/1: Loud “boyfriend-girlfriend” dispute in parking lot of Marriott Courtyard. Parties separated and asked to leave, as neither was hotel guest. Left in separate cars.

6/2: Arrest warrant executed at Bulkley Manor address when defendant answered door.

6/2: Power tools taken from trailer at Barlow Lane work site. Report filed.

6/2: Elderly Milton Harbor House woman complained that chemicals used in refinishing floor of nearby apartment made her dizzy and necessitated ER visit. Woman returned to Police HQ on 6/5 with similar complaint.

6/2: Woman at Seaside Johnnie’s stated she accidentally dropped her baby upon entering. Mother and child transported to Greenwich Hospital.

6/3: Officers arrested man near Rye High School on Rye Criminal Court bench warrant.

6/3: Woman who answered Internet ad stated she was sent counterfeit U.S. postal orders and then directed to transfer them to an overseas bank. Originals vouchered as evidence.

6/3: Driver of Bob’s Furniture truck was turning around on Rickbern Street and Dearborn Avenue when he took down the cable TV wires of 100 Dearborn. Homeowner advised to call cable company.

6/4: Unknown man ringing Grandview Avenue door. Later questioned, told officers he was looking for an address to deliver a couch.

6/4: Rye woman reported losing U.N. parking permit.

6/4: Larchmont man reported wallet stolen from unlocked locker at YMCA.

6/4: First grader reported missing from Osborn School. Located half-hour later at friend’s house on Midland Avenue.

6/4: Ridgeland Manor 7-year-old girl bitten in rear by dog while riding bike. While Good Samaritan gave assistance, man walking the attacking dog disappeared.

6/4: Rye man stated his computer was hacked into, causing him to be locked out by his computer company which claimed he owed them money. Victim uses computer in his business to provide vital medicines to patients undergoing surgery. Report filed.

6/5: DPW workers reported someone taking recyclables left out for pickup in area of Forest Avenue and Ann Lane. White Plains woman with six large bags of recyclables, cited for violating City Code Section 157-27: it shall be unlawful … to collect any such material without the express authorization of the City of Rye. Released with appearance ticket.

6/5: Driver making deliveries on Nursery Lane backed truck over bench in front of building, damaging it and pulling out telephone wire. Operator left scene of accident.

6/5: Two strangers in green shirts were discovered power-washing driveway of a Milton Road home by son returning from school. They hurriedly left scene in red pickup truck. Homeowner said no one was hired to wash property.

6/5: Numerous 911 calls reported minor two-car accident in northbound lane of Boston Post Road at Oakland Beach Avenue. Driver of rear vehicle, a gray BMW, emitted pronounced odor of alcohol. Officer saw empty bottle of Smirnoff Vodka on front passenger seat. Driver could not take sobriety test due to his inability to stand. BAC Datamaster test showed .29% alcohol level. Subjected arrested and given five phone calls to arrange for pickup. Unable to locate anyone, held overnight.

6/5: Store manager reported man in long red T-shirt, jeans and black leather jacket over his shoulder stole three cans of powdered baby formula. Store video preserved as evidence in case formula-nabber works with an accomplice.

6/5: Parents were watching TV while son was in kitchen. Three minutes later, front door was open and son, 12, was gone. All available Rye units, Port Chester, Harrison, County and K-9 units called to scene. Boy found in Edith Read Sanctuary.

6/6: Purse taken from unlocked GMC Yukon parked in driveway of Greenhaven Road home 36 hours earlier. Statement taken.

6/6: Driver accused of intoxication in two-car accident on previous day overheard wife on phone inquiring how to obtain order of protection from Rye City Clerk’s office. Verbal dispute ensued, wife urged to temporarily leave residence.

6/6: Officers responded to Playland area market to find accused from two previous altercations (the accident and the argument) interfering with traffic, yelling and cursing. Man was unable to finish sentences, repeating things, eyes red and bloodshot with dirt on clothes. Arrested for disorderly conduct.

6/6: Driver reported car struck an animal on Boston Post Road.

6/7: Caller using phone at Purdy Avenue restaurant reported vehicle hitting parked car and driving away. Witness followed vehicle until driver parked at Boston Post Road apartment and went upstairs. When confronted by police, driver admitted hitting car on Purdy. Failed field sobriety test and taken into custody.

6/7: Employee of Purchase Street store called to report missing front door mat. While on phone, store manager found mat.

6/7: High Street man reported damage to car and the removal of items while parked behind Marriott Courtyard.

6/8: Male staggered up to police car while parked on Grace Church Street. As subject wobbled and swayed, officer advised him to call a cab. Second officer saw him get behind wheel of idling car that was blocking traffic. Field sobriety test failed. Arrested for DWI. At Police HQ, accused stated, “I wish I had some coke on me.” Failed three more sobriety tests. BAC results: .21% alcohol blood level. Throughout booking process accused was insulting and belligerent. Released into custody of wife; vehicle towed.

6/8: Gold money clip found at Farmer’s Market dropped of at police headquarters.

6/8: 911 Call received from vessel off to the west requesting sea tow. Co-operated with Mamaroneck Police.

Woman Suffers Severe Eye Injury From Drive-By Egging

Hope Reeser was walking her dog along Milton Road June 11, at 12:30 a.m., when an unknown offender threw an egg at her at great velocity from an oncoming vehicle. The egg hit Reeser square in the right eye. Reeser was forced to make a trip to the hospital, where it was discovered her eye had suffered serious trauma, including scratches and tears. An ophthalmologist was called in to remove pieces of shell that were lodged in the eye.
“I saw the car coming, but didn’t realize what was happening until it was too late,” said Reeser, a retired Rye Country Day School teacher. “It hurt so much, I immediately thought there was blood coming from my eye.”
According to Lt. Joseph Verille, the crime is considered second-degree assault. “The egg was a dangerous weapon that caused a serious physical injury,” he said. “Obviously, this type of action is not condoned. Unfortunately, we don’t have a description of the perpetrator.”
Since the incident, Reeser has had to make daily trips to her doctor and is now on four different medications to treat her eye. She is under strict orders to not drive, read, pick anything up off the floor, or walk her ailing dog. Making matters more difficult, Reeser has been the primary caretaker of her husband Bob, who is on dialysis.
After she was hit with the egg, Reeser made her way to her neighbor’s residence, the home of City Councilwoman Catherine Parker and husband David Walker. The couple walked Reeser back to her house, called the police, and accompanied the injured senior to the hospital.
“Sometimes kids have no idea the harm they can cause with what they think is an innocent prank,” said Councilwoman Parker. “But there can be dire consequences.”
Although Lt. Verille stated the egging was an isolated incident, Reeser is not so sure.
“I’m afraid to walk my dog at night now,” the victim said. “Kids are constantly at the foot of Rye Beach Avenue late at night and throwing beer cans out of their windows. We need more police patrol in the area at those hours. I don’t want to take action against anyone, but I would hate to see this happen to someone else.”
If you have any information, contact the Rye Police Department. – Jim Byrne