Larchmont Police Blotter

Monday, April 27, 2026, 8 AM: Vandals caused $1,500 worth of damage to two 2026 vehicles at Acura of Westchester, 2155 Palmer Avenue, sometime during the weekend.  Both vehicles had broken windows and damage to the driver’s side doors and locks.


Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 10:55 AM: After police observed the driver of a 2010 Dodge Dakota pickup truck hold a cell phone while driving on Boston Post Road, they stopped the truck and issued several summons, including operating a motor vehicle while using a portable electronic device, driving an unregistered vehicle and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. The truck was towed and impounded.


Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 6:10 PM: The owner of a shoe repair shop on Chatsworth Avenue reported that a customer refused to pay the $30 charge for the repair of his backpack strap. When the man tried to flee with his backpack, the owner grabbed his vest and ripped it. When police arrived at the store, a friend of the customer paid the $30 charge and the shop owner agreed to repair the torn vest.


Thursday, April 30, 2026, 8:09 AM: A goose was reported walking in and out of rush-hour traffic on the Chatsworth Avenue bridge, causing a disruption. Police responded and reported it was a wild turkey that then flew away.


Thursday, April 30, 2026, 11:58 PM: A box truck was towed from Palmer Avenue after a resident reported it parked and idling in the spot for four hours. The driver was ticketed for driving an uninsured and uninspected vehicle and displaying a license plate that was registered to another motor vehicle.


Thursday, April 30, 2026, 5:24 PM: A Larchmont business owner received several calls from a man who told him several fraud attempts had been made on his bank account and he needed to open a new one. The business owner gave him $18,000 to open a new account, and realized later it was a scam.


Friday, May 1, 2026, 2:07 PM: A Larchmont man told police that his American Airlines Frequent Flyer Account was fraudulently accessed and used to purchase $2,142.90 in gift cards.


Friday, May 1, 2026, 4:21 PM: A $600 Burberry jacket was reported stolen from St. Augustine Catholic Church, 18 Cherry Avenue. Security cameras later showed an elderly white woman carry the jacket out of the church.


Saturday, May 2, 2026, 12:57 AM: After observing a car with a burned-out headlight on Boston Post Road, police stopped the driver and gave him a verbal warning.


Saturday, May 2, 2026, 6:34 AM: Police gave a verbal warning to a driver observed making a U-turn on Palmer Avenue.


Sunday, May 3, 2026, 11:26 AM: Police issued two summons for operating a motor vehicle while holding a portable electronic device and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle to the driver of a 2014 Audi on Boston Post Road.


Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 5:57 AM: A tractor-trailer struck low-hanging utility wires at the intersection of Palmer and Wendt Avenues, causing three utility poles to break. One smashed into a parked car. No injuries were reported.


Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 7 AM: A stroller with a tan bag containing diapers and children’s clothing was left in front of the French American School, 111 Larchmont Avenue. When the items were unclaimed for a few days, they were turned over to police for safekeeping. 


Tuesday, May 5, 4:20 PM: Belisario Velasquez was charged with driving an uninspected motor vehicle and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle after police stopped his Chevrolet van on Chatsworth Avenue. Velasquez’s driver’s license was suspended after several alcohol/drug charges.


Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 6:12 PM: A New York City man was charged with driving an unregistered motor vehicle and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle after police stopped his car on Boston Post Road.


Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 11:13 AM: Police gave a verbal warning to a motorist who drove through a red light at the corner of Boston Post Road and Beach Avenue.