Harrison Police Blotter

Here is a look at noteworthy happenings of the Harrison Police Department between Jan. 3 and Jan. 10.

Driving with a suspended license

At approximately 5:02 p.m., Officer Domenick Gentile observed a vehicle traveling southbound on Underhill Ave. with no inspection certificate attached to the windshield. Gentile activated his emergency lights and pulled the car over in front of Columbus Ave.

The driver handed over his drivers license and registration, identifying himself as Gary M. Young, of Demarest, N.J., aged 51-years-old. While the officer spoke with the driver, he noticed a 15-day extension for car inspection, dated Nov. 5, 2009. A DMV check of the driver's license revealed him to have a suspended New York State drivers license.

Young was arrested and later released.

At approximately 8:32 a.m. on Jan. 5, Officer Thomas Milone was conducting radar in front of Parsons Elementary School on Halstead Ave., when he observed a vehicle traveling at 34 miles per hour in a 15 miles per hour zone.

The officer pulled the vehicle over for a vehicle and traffic stop, and the driver showed a New York State drivers license, registration an proof of insurance. The driver, identified as 25-year-old Brian S. Murray, Jr., of Rye, NY, was found to be driving under a suspended license for failure to pay a driver assessment responsibility fee. Murray was issued two summons with a return court date of Jan. 12. A licensed driver, Erin Hayes,responded to the scene and the vehicle was released to her.

Unlicensed worker

At approximately 12:39 p.m. on Jan. 5, Officer Arthur Marinelli was dispatched to 8 Pinehurst Dr. in Purchase on a request by Code Enforcement Officer Dibuno for assistance in enforcing a possible code violation and unlicensed contractors.

Upon arrival, construction work was evident due to debris piled on the property and a new building materials observed. A work wan was also observed parked in the driveway with the name "Kris Construction" posted on the doors.
The van contained construction equipment and ladders fascinated to the roof.

Upon entering the incident location, the defendant, later identified as 37-year-old Krsysztof Kris Ferko, was observed in the upstairs room with tools and building materials. Ferko stated he was a friend of the owner and was installing wood trim.

He also stated he was unaware of the county laws for contractors and that he did not have a Westchester County home improvement license. Ferko was placed under arrest for operating a home improvement business without a license. After being processed, Ferko was released on $100 bail and a return court date of Feb. 4.

erko's van was seized by the Department of Consumer Protection, and the building owner was issued a summons for building code violation.