Welcome ladies and gentlemen to "Rye Police News". This is a news and information program brought to you by Police Commissioner William R. Connors, and the City of Rye Police Department. These are the news and information stories leading up to the 10th of February. I'm your host Officer Gary L. Olivier. Our first story is as follows:

A Brooklyn man was arrested on a host of charges on the 17th. While on patrol Officer Mike Anfuso encountered the suspect in the rear of # 36 Purchase St. After speaking to the defendant regarding a number of designer handbags that were in his possession, the defendant allegedly produced a Florida DLIC with the name "John A. Smith". At this time the suspect fled on foot and was apprehended after a foot pursuit. Once at Police Head Quarters, further investigation revealed that the Florida DLIC was fraudulent and the suspects real name was Erick Pierre. He was charged with false impersonation, trade mark counterfeiting 2nd, obstructing governmental administration, aggravated unlicensed, criminal impersonation, public lewdness and last but not least forgery.

Pierre was arraigned in Rye City Court and remanded to the county jail. Good work by Officer Mike Anfuso assisted by Mike Olsen.

A traffic stop led to the arrest of a Greenwich man on the 26th.

Brian Zosiak was arrested by Officer Mike Anfuso after being stopped on High Street. Upon further investigation, Officer Anfuso ascertained that his license to drive in NYSt was suspended. The suspect was then placed under arrest. Hold on, it gets better. Upon checking the suspects property, a bag believed to contain cocaine was found. Zosiak was charged with the aggravated unlicensed and criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th. He posted bail and has upcoming court dates.

Officer Anfuso was a one man fire brigade last week.

While on patrol in the Station Plaza area, Officer Anfuso stopped a motorist for "alleged traffic violations". When the motorist could only produce a passport, a computer check was preformed and the motorist was found to be operating with a suspended license. The suspect was placed under arrest and further checking revealed a small blue packet which is believed to contain heroin. The suspect was identified from the US passport as a John S. Positano of South Salem. Beside the driving charges, Positano was also charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th. He was processed at Rye HQ and posted 150.00 bail. He has upcoming court dates.

A Port Chester man has a date with the judge after being charged with DWI on the 17th. Joseph Johnson was arrested after a vehicle he was driving allegedly drove over a fire hydrant and came to rest near Loder Street after striking trees. Once on the scene officers ascertained that the defendant had been drinking. He was brought to police HQ, processed and has upcoming court dates. Fortunately no one was injured in the accident.

A Harrison man had the misfortune of crossing paths with Officer Joe Cancel on the 21st. The motorist, a Angel Lopez, was stopped by Cancel for allegedly speeding on Theo Fremd Avenue. A computer check of the cars registration revealed that the registration was suspended. Lopez was placed under arrest and processed at Rye HQ. He too has a date with the judge.

How about some crimes ??

A pair of low life's ripped Sam Goody off to the tune of 290.00 on the 8th. According to police reports, two black males flim flamed the clerk out of the money using distraction and double talk to accomplish it. The clerk did catch on, but the duo fled once they where figured out. Patrol units responded to the area and checked it to no avail. A report was logged and all information was turned over to the Rye Detectives.

A Pelham woman had her day ruined on the 8. Her wallet containing cash and credit cards were taken between the 6th and 8th of this month. The complainant advised police that numerous purchases where made during this time. Patrol took the report and turned it over to the Rye Detectives for further.

If you have any questions, suggestions or comments we'd love to hear from you. You can reach us by e-mailing the address on your screen which is PDNews @ryepd.ryeny.gov. Or if you're not the e-mailing type, you can call us at 967-1234 ext.362. Remember it's your input that helps us deliver abettor product on this program and as police officers as well.

Another P.S.A.

The Rye Police will be conducting a defensive driving course on the February 25th and 27th, 630 P.M. applicants must attend both sessions. You can get up to 10% off your liability insurance and a reduction of 3 points off your driving record. To reserve your spot in the class by calling the friendly Rye Police Officer at 967-1234. Officer Mike Kenny will be your host for this class.

Do you have children that require a child car seat ??. Did you install it properly ??. If you have any questions regarding child car seats, call or stop by police head quarters and ask for Officer Julio Rossi or Mike Kenny. These two wonderful guys will be more than happy to assist you in the proper installation. There's no charge for the car seat inspection so come on by.

Onward........

A Milton Road resident reported to police that his car and items in it where vandalized on the 3rd. Police patrol units logged the report and have spent extra time in the area.

A group of unvited teens are believed to be responsible for criminal mischief to a Gramercy Avenue home on the 1st. According to reports, several persons arrived at the home and where denied entry to a party. After being denied entry, the group left the property. Several minutes later, a basement window to the home was broken. Patrol units logged the report and have followed up on the crime.

Two separate incidents of criminal mischief have been reported by a Summit Avenue resident. Windows on both of the victims vehicles where smashed and tires slashed on one of them. These criminal acts occurred with 24 hours of each other. A vehicle was heard speeding away from the home during the first of theses acts. 1500.00 in damage was reported. Patrol units logged a report and will give the area extra patrol as time and manpower allow.

Perhaps the same idiots are responsible for this one to.

A Toyota parked in a Purchase Street parking lot had it's windshield shattered and it's hood dented. This occurred on the 24th. The damage to the vehicle is reported to be 1475.00.

A contractor working on the Old Post Road reported to police that an unknown creep or creeps helped themselves to 1000.00 in computer cabling tools sometime on the 22nd. Patrol units logged a report and obtained statements regarding the theft.

The Rye Country Day School was the scene of a theft of a lap top computer again. This occurred sometime in mid January. It was reported to police that a dell inspirion computer was taken from the victims locker. The computer is valued at 3000.00.

Lets break off from the crime watch for a moment.

The following police officers where recognized and received awards by the Rye PBA for arrests, rescues and life saving:

Excellent police duty awards go to Sgt Louis Olivier, Detective Jake Chittenden, Detective John Wood, Detective Paul Kenny and Officer Richard McCabe. The charges on these arrests where for 50 burglary counts and larceny's.

Class 4 Honorable Mention awards go to Officers Anthony Rosace, Edward Balls, Robert Vogel, Scott Antinozzi, Franco Compagnone and Timothy Chittenden. The charges on these arrests where for stolen vehicles, drug possessions and possession of loaded handguns.

Class 3 Commendable Merit goes to Sgt Scott Craig, Sgt Bob Vogel, Sgt. James Cahil of the Port Chester Police department, Detective Jake Chittenden, Officer's Mike Larkin, Tim Chittenden, Kevin Pallone, Mike Anfuso and PO Julio Rossi. These awards where given for burglary charges and foot pursuit's in which the suspects where apprehended and charged.

First aid Citations go to Officer's Mike Kenny and Ed Balls for administering first aid to a 15 year old who had been struck and severely injured by a motorboats propeller.

Life saving awards go to Officer's Tim Chittenden, Mike Kenny, Mike Larkin and Sgt Bob Vogel for saving the lives of victims using an automatic defibrillator and CPR. Officer Gary Olivier for rescuing a woman who was knocked off a Kayak in LI Sound, Officer's Mike Larkin, Mike Anderson, Richard McCabe and Sgt Robert Vogel who evacuated persons from the Apawamis Club during a fire.

Last but certainly not least, retired Officer Carmine Vecciolla was given a life time achievement award by the Rye PBA for his 38 years of service to the PBA and community. Great work by all the officers mentioned and all the officers not mentioned who perform there duties with excellence day after day at the PD.

Onward....

A woman visiting from Mass. was the victim of a larceny last week. It was reported to police that a bracelet valued at 3000.00 was stolen while she and a relative dined at a Purchase Street restaurant. Patrol units logged a report and a deposition was filled out by the victim.

3 Rye youths will be spending sometime with the youth detective. Patrol units responded to the Black Bass restaurant on a report of the building being vandalized. Upon their arrival, patrol units encountered the trio and turned them over to the youth officer for further.

La Panetiere restaurant reported to police that 83 place settings where stolen from the kitchen sometime in late December. Patrol units logged a report and the dollar amount of the stolen place settings is 5900.00.

How about some more arrests??.

While on patrol in the vicinity of Boston Road and Cedar Street, Officer Julio Rossi stopped a motorist for alleged traffic violations. Upon speaking to the defendant, Officer Rossi ascertained that his license to drive in NYST was suspended. Ossio Eduardo was placed under arrest and processed at Rye HQ. He had to pony up 100.00 bucks for bail and has future court dates.

A motorist who decided to ignore his invitation to Rye City Court was arrested on a bench warrant. Coady Hansen of Norwalk was arrested by Officer Kevin Pallone and now had to leave 200.00 with the court to stay out of jail. It's not worth it people. Take care of these things before we have to come find you. And we will find you....

Not only was his drivers license suspended, but his registration was as well. Eric Brooks of Chester NY was stopped by Officer Ed Ball for (everybody !) alleged traffic violations and once Officer Ball spoke to the defendant, he found that he was suspended. You know the drill, jail, bail, date with the judge, bada-bing, bada boom...

Officer Mike Anderson nabbed a New Rochelle man for the same thing last week. Hector Garcia was stopped on TheoFremd ave for the usual. Once Officer Anderson discovered the suspensions, he brought the defendant in and he will be returning for court soon.

Lets cut to the chase on the next few, so will the next 3 defendants, COME ON DOWN !!

Saverio Fragnito of White Plains, arrested for driving charges. 50.00 bucks bail,

Christopher Foster of Carmel, arrested for driving charges,

Joseph Sandoval of Port Chester, arrested for driving charges, 100.00 clams bail,

Galo Lopez of Port Chester, arrested for driving charges, he'll be seeing the judge.

All kidding aside. While transporting 6 prisoners from the county jail to Rye court last week I overheard one of them saying, "I'm not coming up here anymore, you can't move without having a cop stop you". Now, some of these people that I transported yesterday have been charged with serious felonies, some of them are in the county jail as a result of vehicle stops. Remember, there is no way of telling how many crimes you deter by this type of proactive patrol activity. It important.

Last one:

Delicia Mceahron of the Bronx, was arrested by Office Mauricio Gomez on a warrant for aggravated harassment. The defendant was brought before the judge, and was remanded to the Westchester County Jail pending bail.

That's all there is, there is no more. Lets all work together to make Rye a safe place to live and work. Keep an eye out for one another and report any suspicious activity you see to the Rye Police. so for Police Commissioner William R. Connors and the City of rye Police department, this is Gary L. Olivier saying, take care, be safe and we'll see you next time..............

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