Village of Pelham Police Blotter: Illegal Kool Kings, Stolen Rings and Abandoned Parking Tickets

Stolen Jewels

4.19.11 A Nyac Avenue resident said that a number of pieces of jewelry had gone missing from her home, including a topaz ring and gold and diamond earrings, on April 1. The woman suspected that her housekeeper had stolen the items to avenge for having been laid off. The housekeeper had keys to the house, knew the alarm code and had access to the closet where the valuables were kept. The resident didn’t have the cleaning woman’s phone number or address when police filed the report.

Noisy Kids

4.20.11 A woman called the cops from Dunkin Donuts to report that several kids were making noise and breaking glass in the rear of Hutchinson Elementary School. Officer Bornholz and Sgt. Pallett reported to the scene and sent the kids on their way.

Selling Illegal Cigarettes

4.18.11 A police officer noticed a Chinese food deliveryman—who was believed to be selling untaxed cigarettes—turn aggressively onto 523 Fifth Ave. After the officer saw the deliveryman engage in a “hand-to-hand” exchange with a woman, the officer pulled the pair over. The woman had purchased a carton of illegal Kool Kings for $63. The officer searched the man’s vehicle and found another carton of illegal Marlboros. The man was arrested, posted $83 in bail and is due in court on April 28.

Abandoned Car

4.17.11 An abandoned car, with parking tickets littering the windshield, was left for more than 48 hours at 575 Colonial Ave. Police attempted to make contact with the owner, and eventually called Westchester Collision to tow the vehicle.

Note: This is only a sampling of the incidents reported and does not represent all activity of the Village of Pelham Police Department.