Welcome ladies and gentlemen to "Rye Police
News." This is a news and information program brought to you by Police Commissioner
William A. Pease and The City of Rye Police Department. These are the news and information
stories leading up to the end of December 1999. In fact, the last program of the century
!! So lets go to our first story..............................................
William A. Pease has retired from his job as Rye Police Commissioner
effective December 31, 1999. Pease began his career with the Rye Police Department in May
of 1971 when he was hired as a police patrolman by Chief Charles McLaughlin. He was
promoted to Sgt. in June 1983 and to lieutenant in January of 1988. Pease first retired in
December of 1992 as a police lieutenant but came out of retirement in March of 1994 to
become the department's 2nd police commissioner. Under Pease the department and it's cars
were computerized and Rye PD became a state accredited agency. He was also instrumental in
helping to bring you this news program that was
started back in February of 1998. Pease has not disclosed what he has planned for the
future, but we wish him well in his endeavors. Detective Sgt. Joseph A. Verille, a 22 year
veteran of Rye PD has been appointed as interim police commissioner. The City of Rye has
not disclosed weather the
appointment will be permanent or temporary at this time, but on the same token we wish
Sgt. Verille well...........................................
The fast actions of a Rye Police officer on routine patrol averted a potential tragedy on
the 18th. Officer Michael Anfuso was on patrol in the vicinity of Deveraux Court and
Johnson Place when he spotted a home on fire. Officer Anfuso immediately called the fire
department and swiftly evacuated the persons in the home. Rye FD responded and
extinguished the fire which was located in the chimney area of the home. As a result of
his alertness and quick actions, no one was injured and the damage to the home was
minimal. Great job by Officer Anfuso and as always the Rye
FD..................................
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A business on Purchase Street fell victim to thieves on the 22nd. Curtis Jewelers located
at 83 Purchase Street was hit during business hours to the tune of 8000.00. 4 Gold and
diamond necklaces were taken by an unknown person who grabbed the items while other
customers distracted the counter persons. Be aware store owners. This type of crime is a
favorite by the creeps who perpetrate them. Rye Detectives are following up leads on this
and other cases of this
nature.........................................Another Rye business was the target of
burglars back on the 14th. Salon Hyde Park lost computers, stereos and other office
equipment to an unknown creep or creeps. The owner discovered the items missing after the
shop was closed for a weekend. No forced entry was found, Rye detectives are currently
investigating. A side note to this story. Officer Amy Spillane
suffered a badly sprained ankle while assisting in the investigation. Officer Spillane was
laid up for a couple a days but has since returned to work.............................
How about an update ????
Back in January of 1999 I reported to you that a New Rochelle man was arrested by Officer
Christopher Stewart and yours truly following a high speed car chase and foot pursuit that
terminated in The Village of Port Chester. The suspect, a Wicky McGee has pled guilty to
petit larceny and was sentenced by Judge Angiolillo to one year in The Westchester County
Jail. During the chase in which my police cruiser was struck by the suspect while
attempting to flee, Officer Stewart severely injured his left knee that subsequently
required two major operations to repair.
Unfortunately, Stewart has not been able to return to work due to the severity of his
injury. As of this writing he continues his physical therapy in an attempt to return to
work. Officer Stewart is missed by the gang here at Rye PD. As for the suspect, I hope you
enjoy your stay in the can for the next year. Too bad, so sad, bye-bye !!!!.............
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A Port Chester resident was arrested by the patrol division back on the 15th. Melissa
Delvalle was arrested by Officer Julio Rossi after the manager of The CVS store located on
the Boston Post Road in Rye made a complaint of a larceny. The suspect was allegedly in
possession of 3 cartons of cigarettes which were stolen from CVS moments before. Officer
Rossi effected the arrest in the parking lot of CVS. The suspect has since appeared in Rye
Court to answer the charges........................................
On to another Officer Rossi story.............................................
While on patrol in the vicinity of Midland Avenue and Avon Plaza, Officer Rossi stopped a
car for alleged traffic violations. After speaking to the defendant Officer Rossi
ascertained that the suspects privilege to drive in NYST was revoked. The driver was
placed under arrest and processed at Rye HQ. He posted 100.00 bail and has Court
appearances. He was identified as Julio Ortega of Port
Chester....................................
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While we're on the subject.....................................
While on patrol on the Playland Parkway Officer Julio Rossi stopped a NYC man for
allegedly having an expired registration sticker on his windshield. A check of the
suspects license reveled that he had a valid Vermont license but a suspended NY license.
He was placed under arrest and processed, bailed for 250.00 and released pending future
court dates. The suspect is identified as Matthew Schneider of 66th Street in Manhattan.
He has some explaining to do in
court.............................................................
Rye Police responded to I/95 south on the 18th. Apparently 7 cars were involved in a pile
up at 95 and the 287 split. Rye Officers Vogel and Anfuso secured the scene until the
arrival of the state police. 1 person was injured as a result of the accident and was
transported to United Hospital in Port Chester for treatment. No information is available
at this time regarding the condition of the injured
party...................................................................
A commuter at the Rye Train Station was treated to a rotten surprise back on the 16th. A
tire cover valued at 150.00 was stolen from his 1998 Land Rover while it was parked in the
train station. Rye Police have logged the report and will give the area extra patrol as
time and manpower allow.........................
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Two handguns and a shot gun were seized by Rye Police as a result of a court order
issued by Westchester County. The weapons along with ammunition and magazines were taken
from a resident without incident on the 17th...........
Cash and credit cards totaling 16000,00 were stolen from a workers vehicle in front of The
Black Bass Grill on Central Avenue back on the 17th. The car was broken into while
the victim was inside the restaurant working. Police patrol units filed the report and
will give the area extra patrol as time and manpower allow................................
Lets go to some more arrests...............................
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A Rye woman was arrested for alleged driving charges on the 16th. She was stopped by
Officer Jeffery Golanec for Alleged traffic violations on Milton Road near the fireman's
widow. Upon checking further, Officer Golanec ascertained that the suspects drivers
license and registration were currently under suspension in NYST. She was placed under
arrest and processed at Rye HQ. She has appeared in Rye Court to answer the
charges...................
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A student at Rye High School was the victim of a larceny last week. Shoe and clothing
items valued at 300.00 dollars were stolen from his locker sometime during the day. No
forced entry to the lock or locker was visible. Police patrol units logged the report and
have notified school security personnel.................
If you have any suggestions, questions or comments, we'd love to hear from you. You can
reach us be E-mailing to the address you see on the screen:
PDNews@ryepd.ryeny.gov
Or you can write to:
Rye Police News
C/O city of Rye Police Department
21 Third Street
Rye NY 10580
If you don't feel like writing or E-mailing just grab me when you see me around. It's
your input that helps us on the program and in the street as well.............
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An inmate at The Rikers Island Detention facility was charged with grand larceny by Rye
Detectives on the 16th. Arrested and charged at Rikers was Thomas Ryzner of Yonkers. He
was charged as a result of an investigation by Detectives Jake Chittenden and Charles
Hunter. Ryzner allegedly stole 15000.00 worth of lawn equipment from The Apawamis Country
Club. Ryzner is being held at Rikers on unrelated charges and has future court dates in
Rye City Court. Good work by Jake and Charlie on that
one..............................
One for the bar owners................................
The Rye Police Patrol Division will be coming around to the bars, restaurants and liquor
stores in town for Alcohol and beverage control checks. Make sure your licenses and
premises are up to snuff. Like I said we will be visiting you in the next few
weeks........................
We received a report of a fire at 15 Davis Avenue on the 19th. Tune into Rye Fire News for
that
one.............................
OK. Onward.....
A 1995 Toyota that was stolen from The City of Rye was recovered by a member of The Bronx
DAs office back on the 17th. The car was stolen in Rye from a Greenwich resident. The
condition of the car was not noted in the report and no information is available at this
time. It's always nice when we get them back......................................
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A Norwalk woman has some explaining to do in Rye City Court. Lillian Luty was arrested by
Officer John Hannah on the 27th for Allegedly driving while intoxicated. The suspect was
stopped by Officer Hannah for alleged traffic violations on the Playland Parkway. Upon
speaking to the defendant, Hannah noticed an odor of an alcoholic beverage on her breath.
After performing field tests Hannah placed her under arrest. She was also charged with
disorderly conduct for allegedly pushing and shoving the arresting officers. Ms. Luty
refused a breath test and was later released after processing on 100.00
bail.............
Rye Ford was hit by car thieves on the 22nd. An unknown punk or punks helped themselves
to a 1997 Ford E-250 van bearing NY registration YPB-393. The van was stolen sometime
overnight from the lot. Patrol units logged the report and turned the case over to The Rye
Detectives for further investigation.......................................
This is the last program for the year 1999. Once again I would like to take a moment to
thank the residents of Rye who have provided me with suggestions, comments and support to
help us deliver a better product here and on the street. It makes my job here much easier
with your help. Have a safe and happy new year and we'll see you in
2000.................................................
Well, that's all there is, there is no more. Lets all work
together to make Rye a safe place to live and work. Keep and eye out
for one another and report any suspicious activity you see to The Rye
Police. Until we meet again for Acting
Commissioner, Joseph A. 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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