Larchmont police and fire chiefs report fraud arrests, hit-and-run case closures and year‑end response statistics

Lieutenant Provost told the Village Board that two recent investigations led to arrests in cases involving fraudulent identification and purchases of goods valued at more than $2,000; those investigations began months earlier and involved coordination with out-of-state agencies.

Provost said detectives' use of recently installed technology also helped the department solve five hit-and-run crashes over the past two months where no plate or identifying information was initially available. He said the department issued summonses for leaving the scene and assisted victims by identifying responsible parties.

The lieutenant also announced a senior-scam-awareness presentation at the Larchmont Library on Feb. 26 and reminded residents about the department’s house-check program for travelers.

Fire Chief reported three incidents in which vehicles struck buildings in December through January, a light fixture that caught fire in a residence, a dumpster fire that ignited a nearby fence, and other responses. He said the department’s tower ladder was deployed to mutual-aid calls nine times over the same period and highlighted expanded training, including aquatic emergency preparedness.

The fire chief summarized the department’s 2025 response statistics included in the annual report: 21 fires, 381 medical and rescue incidents, 112 hazardous-condition calls, 119 service calls, 63 good-intent calls and 281 incidents related to system malfunctions or accidental activations. He also reminded property owners that village code requires clearing a minimum 3-foot walkway within 24 hours after snowfall and asked residents to clear hydrants when possible.