On August 27th, 130 A.M. members of the marine unit were sent to Hen island North located in Milton Harbor on a complaint of youths trespassing on the island. Upon arrival Officers Gary Olivier and Michael Anfuso found that approx. 30 youths had entered a resident's home and proceeded to have a party. The property owner was notified and contrary to what the youths told the responding officers, the youths did not have permission to use the home that they entered or the island. Hen island is a privately owned piece of property, there is no public access. The homeowner requested that the home be cleared and did not want to pursue charges. Police responded with a second patrol boat and with the assistance of island residents, transported the little darlings to Rye Marina. According to the home owner, restitution was made by some of the parents for the damages inflicted on the home. Well, not so bad right ??? Kids will be kids ??? Lets go to two other items that occurred while the officers were tied up with the trespassing, drinking and illegal home entering. 

    A couple spending the night in their cabin cruiser off of American Yacht Club, awoke to find that someone was attempting to break into their vessel. The boat owner managed to scare off the intruder and call police on his cell phone. Now, unfortunately since both police boats were tied up at the Hen Island detail, they were unable to respond to the attempted entry. Hold on it gets better. While all this was going on Rye Police HQ received a call from two men that had been struck while at anchor by a larger vessel. The two had been fishing in Huntington Harbor when the accident occurred. Although badly damaged the men headed for Mamaroneck but ended up near Playland Cove amongst the rocks. Once free of the original Hen Island detail, two officers headed to the accident victims, assisted them and got them back to Mamaroneck Harbor. The unit was finally sent home at around 6 A.M. Two serious incidents occurred that had to be put on hold because of the partying, trespassing, home entering youths. Not to mention the cost to the tax payers in overtime, fuel costs and wear and tear on the vessels. It's really not funny.........................................................
    Incidentally, The Hen Island Association has filed an open complaint authorizing us to arrest anyone found trespassing or duck hunting on the island. Keep this in mind if you plan to help yourself to anything on Hen Island............................ 

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    A Greenhaven Road resident reported to police that on the 1st of September a wrist watch was stolen from his home. No value was given at the time of the report. Police are following up on the crime......... 

    A DPW worker reported to police that an adult male was lying facedown in front of a Boston Post Road home. Police units responded along with EMS who treated the man. He was transported to United for further treatment. The man did report to police that his wallet and leather bag were missing. The property was recovered and returned later................................. 

    A CT man was arrested by Rye Police for driving charges on the 1st. Raul Castro was arrested by Officer Julio Rossi after he was stopped for V and T violations. Castro was brought to police HQ and released pending future court dates..............................................

    Rye Detectives were called to Hen Island on the 4th last month. A resident and his wife were cleaning a beach on the North end of the island when they uncovered what appeared to be a piece of a human skull. Detectives combed the beach area were the skull was found to see if other pieces could be found. Upon further investigation it was determined that the skull was a replica and not human.....................................................

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    A Port Chester man had his car entered and damaged on the 6th. Apparently an attempt was made to steal the AM/FM cassette player and other items while the vehicle was parked at The Rye Train Station. The passenger door was damaged in the attempt. No dollar amount for the damage is available at this time ..................................... 

    The Rye Rec was hit by thieves on the 7th. A television set and an assortment of power tools were stolen by the creeps over the last few months. Apparently the items were taken one or a few at a time and were discovered missing by a staff member. Police have suspects and are investigating............................ 

    A Hammond Road resident fell victim to credit card fraud back on the 30th. Apparently an unknown creep or creeps managed to obtain the victims card information and charge several items without the victims permission. Rye Detectives have the case and following up on it. Some of you may recall that 2 years ago Rye Detectives broke up a ring of thieves involved in the same type of scam. Remember don't give out your vital information to anyone, especially on the telephone. For more information on crime prevention you can call Det. Jake Chittenden at 967-1234..............................................

    A Rye Resident had his wallet stolen from his Boston Post Road Home on the 18th. The wallet was possibly taken from his home sometime during the day.....................

    Car thieves hit Holly Lane on the 3rd. A 1998 BMW was stolen sometime overnight. The car is gray in color and a 4 door. At the time of theft a NYS license plate bearing V741GC was on the vehicle. Police have filed the report and are investigating the theft. Incidentally the owner made all the right moves. The car was locked, keys taken and the alarm was on. Sometimes even this is not enough to stop a determined low-life.................................

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    An Indian Village resident had her day ruined on the 3rd. Apparently someone had gotten hold of her check book, removed a check and cashed it to the tune of 800.00. Patrol units responded to the residence, logged the report and turned it over to Rye Detectives for further....................

How about some warrant arrests ???????????????? 
    Rye Detectives picked up 4 persons on warrants back on the 10th. Brendan McGuiness of Hawthorne, Eleanor Espinoza of Pelham and Dwayne Copeland of Staten Island were arrested by detectives on warrants issued by Rye City Court. The first two defendants were arrest for warrants stemming from traffic arrests and the last defendant was arrested on a warrant stemming from a DWI arrest. All have appeared in court and will be spending time in the system. Another defendant, Mary Martin no address given was arrested by Rye Detectives on a criminal contempt warrant and has upcoming court dates. 

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Some patrol arrests. 
    A Mamaroneck man who decided to take his friends car for a ride without him knowing it was arrested by police also on the 10th. Brian Caldwell was charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle as well as leaving the scene of an accident. According to Rye Detectives Caldwell was a passenger in a friends car and after the owner left the vehicle to speak with some friends, Caldwell decided to take the car for a ride. Allegedly he struck several parked vehicles on Wappanocca Ave. and then fled the scene. Caldwell has upcoming court dates for the charges..............................

    A Port Chester man who was allegedly found in a Indian Village couples garage was arrested for criminal trespass on the 13th. William Garcia was arrested by members of the patrol division after he was found on the property. Garcia was taken into custody and was also charged criminal impersonation after he gave police a false name. Garcia was held without bail and has pending court dates.......................... 

    While on patrol in the vicinity of Playland Parkway and Milton Road, Officer Jeff Golanec stopped a CT man for alleged traffic violations. Upon further investigation Golanec found that the operator, a Jose Ramirez was suspended in NYS. further checks reveled his cars registration was also suspended. Ramirez was arrested, processed and then later released on bail. He has future court dates..........................................................

    An argument that took place in Rye Town Park led to a stabbing back on the 9th. Jose Cubias of Port Chester was arrested by Rye Police shortly after he allegedly slashed a man in the neck near the concession stand in the park. Police picked up the suspect shortly after the assault took. place. The weapon, a folding lock blade knife was found near the bathrooms with a substance that appeared to be blood on it. the knife was taken into evidence. Cubias was processed at Rye Police HQ and then held without bail at The Westchester County Jail. He was charged with weapons possession and assault 2nd. Good job by the officers working that night, Sgt. Ortiz, Officers Rossi, Spillane and Camacho...............................

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    A Port Chester man was arrested for allegedly having 9 suspensions on his license. Salvatore Santora was taken in after he was stopped for alleged traffic violations Midland Ave. A check reveled the suspensions on his license. Well you know the drill, Jail, Bail, Court appearance, car towed Bada-Bing Bada-boom...............

    Back to the marine unit........ A member of The American Yacht Club was injured when two of his fingers were severed by a rope on one of the clubs launches. According to a report made by the club, the accident happened as the launch was pulling away from the dock. A rope in which the member was handling cause the injury to occur. The injured party was taken by private car to United Hospital to attempt to re-attach the severed fingers. No further developments are available at this time............ 

    A hit and run vessel accident occurred outside of Milton Harbor in Rye waters on Sunday 15th. A sailing vessel was operating under sail when a larger sailing vessel collided with the rear of the boat causing damage. Rye Police were alerted to the scene via VHF radio and responded. Once on the scene it was learned that the vessel that struck the complainants boat, fled toward CT. Police on the scene took the report and later tracked down the boat that fled to a marina in Stamford. Rye Police are following up on the case and will bring it closure. Great work by Bay Constable Bob Martin on this one........................ 

    A Wappanocca resident reported to police that a Puch Moped was stolen from her garage sometime on the 12th. Police logged the theft as a file one vehicle theft and will follow up on the crime.....................................

    A quick message to high school students. Cowles Avenue. We have received numerous complaints about students parking there. Cowles Ave. is a 2 hour parking limit. Patrol units have been ticketing vehicles in violation so keep this in mind.............................................

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    If you have any questions, suggestions or comments we'd love to hear from you. You can reach us at PDNEWS@ryepd.ryeny.gov or you can write to:

Rye Police News
21 McCullough Place
Rye, NY 10580
   
    If you don't feel like writing or e-mailing just grab me when you see me around. Remember it's your input that helps us deliver a better product on our program and out in the street as well................................................................

    A couple of quickies... A couple of idiots with nothing better to do decided to set fire to bushes on the side of Playland Parkway back on the 8th. Rye FD responded and put the fire out. PD units turned the case over to County Police for further......................... 

    A Stanley Keys Court man reported to police that his cell phone was lost or stolen sometime on the 9th. The phone is valued at 200.00............................ 

    That's all there is, there is no more. Lets all work together to make Rye a safe place to live and work. watch out for one another and report any suspicious activity you see to the Rye Police. So for Police Commissioner Joseph Verille 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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