Somers Man, 46, Arrested for Stalking Elderly North Salem Resident
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Police Nab 46‑Year‑Old After Weeks of Unwanted Contact with 74‑Year‑Old Woman
A 46‑year‑old man from Somers was taken into custody after North Salem police linked him to a string of stalking incidents targeting a 74‑year‑old neighbor.
North Salem police announced Tuesday that they have arrested a 46‑year‑old man from the neighboring town of Somers on stalking charges. The suspect, identified only by his age, is alleged to have repeatedly followed, called, and even showed up at the home of a 74‑year‑old woman living on a quiet cul‑de‑sac.
According to the North Salem Police Department, the woman first reported feeling uneasy after noticing the same car parked near her driveway on several occasions. Over the next two weeks, the encounters escalated – unwanted phone calls, letters left on her doorstep, and, finally, a face‑to‑face meeting that left her frightened.
“Our officers took her concerns seriously from the moment she reached out,” said Police Chief Mark Delaney. “Stalking is a serious crime, especially when it involves a senior citizen who deserves to feel safe in her own home.”
Detectives reviewed surveillance footage from nearby homes and traced the vehicle’s license plate back to the Somers resident. After a brief interview, the suspect was placed under arrest without incident and is now being held on a bail of $15,000.
The 74‑year‑old victim, who wishes to remain anonymous, expressed relief that the police acted quickly. “I was scared to step outside,” she said. “Now I feel like I can finally breathe again.”
The suspect faces a misdemeanor charge of stalking, which carries a possible sentence of up to one year in jail, fines, and a restraining order. The case will proceed in the Westchester County Court later this month.
North Salem officers remind residents that any pattern of unwanted contact—whether it’s repeated calls, visits, or messages—should be reported promptly. They encourage anyone who feels threatened to call 911 or reach out to the police department’s non‑emergency line.
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