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. Here are the news and information items leading up to the week of March 1st. I'm your host, Officer Gary L. Olivier and our first story is as follows

Rye Police assisted Greenwich Ct Police in the apprehension of 3 Queens men on the 23rd. The trio "aledgedly" held up a jewelary store in Greenwich at gunpoint to the tune of almost 2 million dollars in jewels. The 3 fled in a black SUV down I/95 with Greenwich in pursuit. Rye Police joined the chase as it passed through Rye's juristdiction. The suspects fled into the Bronx and crashed on the Bruckner expressway and Westchester Avenue. Rye Officer Mike Larkin was the first to arrive on the scene and gave chase to the 3 suspects, arresting 1 on the Bruckner. Officer Larkin then radioed the direcion on travel of the remaining 2 who where chased by Rye, NYPD and Greenwich unit's into the Pelham Bay Station. NYPD Highway 1 arrested 1 perp on the stairs and the other a short time later on Middletown Road. More on this later on. Great work and courage by Officer Mike Larkin on the chase and apprehension.

A Poughkeepsie man has more than some explain to do in Rye City Court. Carlos Caunedo Jr was arrested by Officer Mike Anfuso for a host of charges. A traffic stop on Midland Avenue on February 8th led to Caunedos arrest. Here are the details: While speaking to the defendant Anfuso ascertained that his license was revoked in NY state. Further investigation revealed that Caunedo was in possession of 10 handguns and switch blade knife. 4 Of the handguns where loaded. The subject was placed under arrest and arraigned the following morning in Rye City Court. He was remanded to the Westchester County Jail and subsequently released on 10,000.00 cash bail. Great heads up work by Anfuso and the responding units.

Lets go to 28 High Street. On February 11th, Rye Detectives and Units from the Westchester County Police arrested two individuals on drug charges. County Police raided the home at 28 High street arresting Nickola Salazar and Mangdalena Musiej for the possession. They were also charged with endangering the welfare of a child. The raid and arrests came as a result of an ongoing investigation by Westchester County assisted by Rye Detectives. Good work by both agencies in getting dope pushers off the streets.

A Cowles Avenue was the victim of a larceny last week. Sometime overnight on the 10th, and unknown creep or creeps broke into the complainants BMW and helped themselves to a 500.00 Apple Ipod. The criminals gained entry to the BMW by smashing the drivers side window. The damage is estimated at 1000.00. Please remember to take items of value with you when possible, or, at the very least keep them out of sight. The police will give the area extra patrol as time and manpower allow.

Another vehicle larceny. On the 8th a resident reported to Rye Police that the drivers side mirror was stolen from her vehicle while it was parked in the lot of 125 Central avenue. The mirror is valued at 250.00. Patrol units logged a report and will give the area extra patrol as time and manpower allow.

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Here's a good one. A black Range or Land rover had pulled into the Rye Shell Service Station on Boston Post road on the 27th. The occupants of the vehicle asked for fuel. Upon fueling the vehicle the station attendant noticed there was no rear license plate. The driver became uneasy and tore out of the station without paying for the 46.00 worth of fuel. Rye patrol units responded and checked the area to no avail.

Mendota Avenue. A resident reported that a snow blower was stolen from her garage sometime on the 16th. The ARIENS brand snow blower was taken from the unlocked garage sometime over night. Patrol units logged a report and the machine is valued at 1000.00. Once again, keep your homes and autos locked. It may not stop these low life's all the time but lets not make it easy for them.

The Rye Police Marine Unit was honored by the Port Chester American Legion on February 26th for outstanding service to the community. Post Commander George Sczczerba presided over the ceremony in which members of the Rye Police Marine Unit where present. Two plaques where presented to the unit to be displayed in Rye Police HQ. The unit has a mosaic of talent which includes 2 USCG Auxiliarists, a practicing attorney and USCGAux pilot, a master firearms instructor and 21 year former police veteran, a police officer now working with the unit, a 20 year former harbor master and 2 USCG Licensed Captains with master endorsements. congrats go out to the unit members, Mike Matero, Bruce Caldwell, Robert Martin, Rick Veit and Lynn Valenti.

Onward....................

How about some more arrests ??

A Pelham resident has some explaining to do in Rye City Court. Beth Giacco was stopped for "alleged traffic violations" on the 13th in car park 1. While on patrol in the village area Officer John Hannah stopped the defendant and a computer check revealed the defendants registration was suspended. Giacca was placed under arrest and processed at Rye HQ.

A defective rear signal led to the arrest of a Larchmont man on the 1st. William Peck was stopped on Old Post Road for the violation by Officer Mauricio Gomez and upon speaking to the driver, Gomez ascertained his license was suspended. He was placed under arrest and processed at Rye HQ, (where else??). He has an invitation to the judges dance.

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Gomez again. (That boys a machine !!).

While on patrol on the 14th, Officer Mauricio Gomez stopped a motorist on Purchase Street. The driver, a Justin Rawlings of whit Plains could not produce a drivers license. Further checking by Gomez revealed that Rawling's license had been suspended for failure to pay fines in several jurisdictions. He was placed under arrest and had to pony up 50.00 bucks to get out of the can. He has future court dates.

Officer Joe Cancel bagged one on the 15th. Edward Winseck of Greenfield Mass was stopped for (everybody) "alleged traffic violations) on Boston Post Road. A computer check revealed 3 suspensions out of Manhattan for failure to pay fines. You know the drill, Jail, bail, date with the judge. Too bad, so sad, bye, bye....

Another one from Cancel.

A driver talking on a mobile phone was stopped on Midland Avenue and Cottage street. Upon speaking to the driver, Officer Cancel ascertained that not only was the registration suspended but his license was suspended as well. Adam Flilkerski of Manhattan was placed under arrest and transported to Rye HQ and processed. He has a date with the judge.

Lets make it a hat trick:

While on radar patrol in the vicinity of North Street Officer Cancel stopped a motorist for the usual. Upon speaking to him, Cancel ascertained a that the operator, a Enio Gianntonnio of Yonkers was operating with a suspended license. He was placed under arrest and processed at Rye HQ. The defendant forked over 100.00 bucks bail and has some explaining to do in court.....

Add one more Cancel arrest:

Officer Cancel stopped a Alexander Adonin on Midland Ave. Not only was the defendant suspended, he was wanted out of the Town of Ramapo on a bench warrant. Town of Ramapo responded and upon processing at Rye HQ, Adonin ponied up 33.00 bail (odd number) to get out of Rye, but, was then turned over to Ramapo to face the charges there. Wanna dance ??, you gotta pay the band...

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Officer Rossi:

While on patrol in the area of Peck Avenue, Officer Julio Rossi noticed a motor vehicle being operated without a front license plate. O0ps !! I mean, "allegedly". Rossi pulled the vehicle over and upon speaking to the driver and running computer checks, it was revealed that he was operating with a suspended license. The driver a Matthew Tortorelli of Monroe NY was placed under arrest. He was transported to Rye HQ, processed and has a date with the judge.....

Rossi again:

Officer Rossi arrested a Byram CT man as a fugitive from justice on the 12th. Reynaldo Arellano was originally stopped for alleged traffic violations. Further investigation by Officer Rossi revealed a warrant out of Port Chester for DWI and a suspended NY drivers license. Rossi placed the subject under arrest and processed him at Rye HQ. He was released from Rye into the custody of Officer Rubin from port Chester who arrested him and transported him to PCPD. Good job by Rossi.

Lets get away from the arrests for a while.

If you have a child car seat and would like it installed properly. Give the PD a call and one of our certified car seat installers will assist you. The PD performs this service as time and manpower allow so once again, call us first to make sure an installer is available.

A Rye resident was the victim of a larceny on the 16th. According to reports the complainant left her vehicle on Purchase Street unlocked at 7 PM and upon returning to her vehicle at 2130, she noticed that a cell phone and 2 CDs were missing. Patrol units logged a report regarding the theft. Once again, take them with you, lock the car and if you need to leave items in the car, keep them out of sight when possible..

Starbucks. A patron reported to police that on the 12th she left her Dell laptop in the store and upon returning a short time later, she discovered it had been stolen. Patrol units logged a report. The laptop is valued at 2 grand.

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Officer Mike Anfuso. A suspicious vehicle complaint in the Claremont aveune area led to the arrest of a Stamford man on the 1st. A resident reported to police that a white van was being followed closely by two vehicles acting in a suspicious manor. Upon investigating the complaint Officer Anfuso stopped a Jorge Minta and later placed him under arrest when it was learned Minta had an outstanding warrant from Port Chester Police. His vehicle was towed and impounded after he could not produce a registration to whom it was owned. Minta was processed at Rye HQ and then turned over to PCPD for processing there. Good heads up work again by the ever dilligent Officer Anfuso.

One more arrest, then I'm outta here !: 

A Peck Avenue resident was charged with DWI on the 12th. Lorelei Uhle was stopped on Purchase Street for alleged traffic violations by Officer John Kennedy. Upon speaking to the defendant, Kennedy noticed an odor of an alcoholic beverage on her breath. after subsequent field tests she was placed under arrest and processed at Rye HQ. She has future court dates.

If you have any questions, suggestions or comments, oh boy would we love to hear from you. you can reach us by e mailing to the address golivier@ryepd.ryeny.gov, or PDnews@rye.ryeny.gov. If you're not the e mailing type, call us at 914-967-1234 ext. 362 or lastly, snail mail us at Rye Police News, 21 McCullough Place, Rye NY 10580. You see, there are many ways to contact us to Opine...

Well folks, that's all there is, there is no more. Let's all work together to make Rye a safe place to live and work. Report any suspicious activity you see to the Rye Police. For Police Commissioner William R. Connors and the City of Rye Police Department, this is Gary Olivier saying, take care, be safe and we'll see you next time.

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