Burglary Suspect Found in Second Floor Bedroom Closet, Disoriented Man and Police Rescue a Baby Fox

Photo by Shelley GrafsteinDWI arrest:On March 8, police arrested Koranjaly Ramirez Concepcion, 45, of Yonkers, on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), refusal to take a breath test, speeding, resisting arrest and second-degree obstruction of governmental administration. She was arrested after police pulled her over for speeding on Post Rd. She was released on her own recognizance and issued an appearance ticket for Village court. 

Burglary

A Drake Rd. resident reported that his house had been burglarized sometime between 4 p.m., March 7 and 8 p.m., March 8.

Identity theft

On March 2, a Fox Meadow Rd. woman reported that someone opened an unauthorized Verizon account in her name. 

A Fenimore Rd. woman reported that someone fraudulently opened accounts with Wells Fargo and Cash App March 4. She needed a police report to close the accounts. 

Fraud

A Cushman Rd. resident reported that a possible incident of mortgage fraud might be occurring related to his residence March 3. A forged document was brought to the attention of police. 

On March 6, an Axtell Dr. man reported he ordered baseball cards on Ebay on Jan. 20. On Feb. 7, he received an empty box. Ebay needed a police report to issue a refund. 

Suspicious

A woman with dark hair wearing a sweatshirt and black pants came to a Kensington Rd. house claiming she was a cleaner hired to clean the house March 4. The owner, however, did not hire any house cleaners. So, the babysitter at the house refused to let the woman inside. 

A Post Rd. resident reported that an unknown man was knocking on their door at 4 a.m., March 7. It happened three times before the man left in an unknown car. 

Help

An elderly man drove to Gatehouse Rd., parked his car in one driveway and knocked on the door of the house next door March 6. The resident called police. Police arrived and found the man lying on the porch. He was not injured, but he seemed disoriented and confused. Police determined the man was a missing party out of Rye. Rye police and the man’s daughter were contacted. She came to pick him up. She told police he was suffering from dementia. She said she would take away his car keys to prevent future similar incidents.

Domestic matters

On March 5, police received a 911 call from a Village resident. It sounded like a domestic matter with a child in the background. Police spoke with the child who said he was upset with being disciplined at school. Everyone at the house said that 911 was dialed unintentionally, and no emergency assistance was needed. 

An Edgewood woman reported her husband refused to fund her acupuncture treatments and she could not feel her feet March 7. Police went to the house, and the woman refused medical attention. 

Vehicle and traffic arrest

On March 2, police arrested Robin A. Lopez, 50, of Stamford, CT, on charges of a registered plate display violation and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle – alcohol related. A traffic stop occurred on Kelwynne Rd. after police noticed that Lopez’s vehicle was driving without a rear license plate. He was released on his own recognizance with an appearance ticket for Village court.

Cars and roadways

On March 3, police corrected an open manhole cover on Post Rd.

A student was called to turn off a parked car that had been left with its engine running at the high school March 3. 

On March 3, police called a tow for a broken-down car on Popham Rd. 

A car got stuck in snow on Drake Rd March 4. Police called a tow to pull it out. 

On March 5, a Bronx driver on Lyons Rd. reported that someone kicked his car.

On March 5, police removed a branch from Fox Meadow Rd. 

A car broke down on Mamaroneck rd. March 5. The driver got the car to start again, and patrol followed the driver home as a courtesy. 

On March 7, police removed debris with nails from Heathcote Rd. 

Drivers were blocking Eton Rd. March 7. Police asked them to move their cars. 

Verizon was informed about a low-hanging wire on Weaver St. March 8. 

On March 8, police placed a cone in a large pothole on Mamaroneck Rd. they informed the highway department for repair. 

Five car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week. 

Death

A 90-year-old man died at home on Madison Rd. March 3. 

Civil matter

On March 2, a man who parked on Overhill Rd. was unhappy that a parking attendant placed a sticker on his windshield because the man parked in an unauthorized location. The sticker did not cause any damage. The man said he was unhappy with the situation and would look into litigation.

Animals

Police rescued a baby fox from Crane Rd., placed it in a box with a blanket and called an animal rehabilitator March 7.

Village code

On March 4, police told a solicitor that he needed a permit to solicit in the Village. 

Police asked a Kelwynne Rd. resident to bring a dog inside because it was barking loudly. 

Lost and found

On March 3, a person arrived at headquarters to report that she lost two necklaces at her dermatologist’s office – a gold necklace with a green pendant and a gold chain with an engraved gold pendant. 

Firefighters

On March 5, firefighters shut down a leaking boiler in a Cushman Rd. house. 

On March 5, a construction wall collapsed in Port Chester. Firefighters assisted. 

An odor of sulfur was detected in Heathcote School March 5. It was coming from a janitorial bathroom and work space. Firefighters added water to the shower and sink in this area and ventilated the space to reduce the odor. 

On March 8, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak in a Heathcote Rd. house. 

This report covering police and fire department activity from March 2-8 has been compiled from official information.

(This in from the New Rochelle Police Department)

On March 10, 2026, at approximately 4:50 p.m., New Rochelle Police responded promptly to a report of a burglary in progress at a home on Stephenson Boulevard.

A 911 caller reported hearing the sound of glass breaking and then observed an unknown Black male entering the residence through a side window. The caller provided a clear description and remained on the line with dispatch, providing real-time updates as officers were en route.

Upon arrival, officers quickly established a perimeter around the property to contain the scene and prevent escape. A tactical entry team then entered the home to search for the suspect and ensure the safety of any potential occupants.

The suspect was located hiding in a second-floor bedroom closet. He was taken into custody without incident or injury to officers or the suspect.

No residents were home at the time of the incident, and there were no reported injuries.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the New Rochelle Police Department at

(914) 654-2300 or anonymously at (914) 632-COPS.

ARRESTED:

Leonard Wisher, 65 years of age, of Yonkers, NY.

CHARGES:

New York State Penal Law Sections:

140.25 Burglary 2nd Degree – C Felony

145.05 Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree – E Felony