Lewisboro Police Blotter: Stuck trucks, residents in condemned house

SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. - The snowy conditions of winter 2026 continued to bedevil the Lewisboro Police well into February, with some unusual incidents and vehicles that continued to get stuck in the snow.

On the first day of the month police assisted an Amazon delivery truck that could not move after making a delivery in South Salem. With the help of Sal’s Towing the officer was able to get the truck back on the road – and on its service schedule. That same day, police used a lockout tool to assist a driver who had locked her keys in her car – along with a small child. The child was bundled sufficiently for the weather, and the officers were able to get the driver back into the car quickly.

Another truck rescue took place in a nearby part of town on Tuesday, Feb. 17. An oil delivery truck drove into a ditch in the snow after completing a delivery. Lisi’s Towing was able to return the stuck delivery truck to the roadway.

Police responded to another disabled vehicle on Feb. 19, also in South Salem. The driver felt her wheel disconnect and upon stopping, discovered there were no lug nuts on one wheel. Sal’s Towing removed the vehicle.

Among the more unusual incidents, on Wednesday, Feb. 4, police found that three people – including a child – living in a home that had been condemned by the town building inspector. The officer explained it was unsafe for anyone to be inside the home, and that everybody needed to leave and not return until the building inspector determined it safe to do so.

A customer attempted to use a fraudulent credit card to purchase items from a South Salem pharmacy on Feb. 12. After his card was declined the customer attempted to enter the credit card number manually into the machine, prompting an employee to ask him to leave.

The individual then went to two other stores before being apprehended by police. The employee at those two stores provided security footage – which showed the suspect attempting two large purchases, manually enter a credit card number on two machines.

On Feb. 12, a resident left four stamped envelopes in a mailbox, each containing a check to pay a bill. Two made it to their intended creditors but the others instead were used unsuccessfully to do a mobile deposit to a bank. The victim contacted the bank, which is doing an investigation. The victim also wanted to file a police report.

Accidents

Five vehicular accidents took place during February – four within the same week and three on the same day. On Monday, Feb. 9, a vehicle traveling east on East Street passed a second vehicle going west. Their sideview mirrors hit each other, causing damage.

Three accidents took place on Wednesday, Feb. 11, when a driver lost control on Route 121, left the pavement and hit a tree. Sal’s Towing removed the vehicle. The driver requested just an incident report as he did not intend to file an insurance claim.

Later that day, a FedEx vehicle was making a delivery to a South Salem house when another vehicle sped past. After the FedEx driver returned to the vehicle, the other car returned and said he had damaged his mirror while passing the van. The FedEx driver wanted to file a report, despite there being no damage to his vehicle, in case the other driver reported it as a hit and run. The police looked for signs of a broken mirror on the ground but found none.

Also on Feb. 11, a vehicle exiting a parking space at a Goldens Bridge accidentally hit the rear of a vehicle parked to the right. No injuries were reported to the responding officer and neither vehicle had to be towed.

On Monday, Feb. 23, a snowplow operator lost control of his vehicle and collided with a residential rock wall, resulting in damage. The homeowner contacted the business that operates the plow, and its manager said the company will repair the wall.

On Tuesday, Feb. 24, an accident involving injury took place in Waccabuc. While its operator was working outside a tow truck, the vehicle began to slide on ice and snow, pulling the operator underneath the truck. The tow truck operator was dragged for 20 to 30 feet before the truck came to a stop. The tow truck operator reported pain throughout his body, and Lewisboro EMS transported him to Westchester Medical Center.

Traffic stops

Friday, Feb. 6: An officer conducting traffic enforcement on the east side of Route 121 in Cross River observed a southbound driver holding a cellphone in his left hand. His eyes were drawn downward, in the direction of the screen, and the officer could see him manipulating the screen with his thumb. Upon stopping the vehicle, the officer learned that the driver’s license had expired during 2025. A check of New York DMV records showed one license suspension. The driver received multiple tickets including one requiring him to appear in court.

Monday, Feb. 9: An officer traveling north on Route 121 in Cross River observed a car with no front license plate driving south. The rear plate was from Connecticut and was covered by darkly tinted plastic. After stopping the vehicle, the driver produced a Connecticut license. An eJustice check revealed the registration to be suspended and a scheduled court appearance. East Towing impounded the vehicle and the driver received five tickets.

Tuesday, Feb. 10: An officer clocked a car travelling 50 m.p.h. in a zone in South Salem posted for 35 m.p.h. After stopping the vehicle, the officer performed an eJustice check and discovered the driver’s license to be suspended. East Towing impounded the vehicle and the driver received four tickets.

Thursday, Feb. 12: Two officers traveling west in Cross River stopped a vehicle with no permanent plates and a temporary Texas tag in the rear window. The driver said the tag came from the person who sold her the vehicle. Upon inspection, two registrations were located inside the vehicle, both of which did not produce a correct record. The driver was then placed under arrest and taken to Lewisboro Police headquarters . The driver received two tickets and a court-appearance summons.

Friday, Feb. 13: An officer on patrol eastbound on Route 35 spotted a sedan with no front plate, and after a U-turn, noticed it bore a temporary Connecticut plate. Upon stopping the vehicle, the driver provided his temporary registration which did not match the vehicle. His license was also invalid. Reliable Towing impounded the vehicle and the driver received five tickets plus a court appearance summons.

Sunday, Feb. 15: An officer on patrol in South Salem followed a sedan traveling at approximately 40 m.p.h., in excess of the speed limit. He also noted a nonworking taillight. Upon stopping the vehicle the officer also noted that the vehicle was tinted darker than the legal limit. The driver had no license. East Towing impounded the vehicle and the driver received tickets for multiple violations.

Sunday, Feb. 15: A driver in Waccabuc was also stopped for having his side brake light out – and he was subsequently found to have no driver’s license. The vehicle was impounded by East Towing.

Thursday, Feb. 19: An officer patrolling Route 123 observed a van with a nonworking headlight. Upon following the van the officer clocked it at 52 m.p.h. in a 40 m.p.h. zone. Once stopped, the driver produced just a learner’s permit. East Towing impounded the vehicle.

Thursday, Feb. 26: A police officer pulled over a car with darkly tinted windows. The officer followed the vehicle and did an instrumental analysis of the tint, determining it to be below the legal limit. Once stopped, the driver produced a license that had been suspended for failing to answer a summons. Sal’s Towing impounded the vehicle, and the driver received two tickets and a court-appearance summons.