Police Report: White Plains Man Arrested for Trying to Cash Stolen Check; Homeless Man Occupies Village and Fatality on the BRP
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Arrested: On April 16, a Popham Road bank manager reported a man wearing jeans and a gray hoodie was attempting to cash a stolen check. This party was described as a non-client of the establishment, and the check was confirmed stolen from a client. Greenburgh police were also advised via hotline. Police arrived at the bank and the suspect left the building. A foot pursuit ensued. With the help of Greenburgh police and its K9 unit, the suspect was apprehended and arrested. He was identified as John Anthony Smalls, 35, of White Plains. Arrest charges include petit larceny, third-degree forgery and fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property. He was released on his own recognizance and ordered to appear again in court on May 1.
Homeless
On April 17, a caller reported a homeless man had slept on the patio area of the business overnight before taking a chair with him. The man was located approximately 100 feet away. The chair was returned to owner without incident. Services were offered to and refused by homeless man.
On April 17, an Ogden Road building’s security staff reported a white man wearing a green coat and gray pants was running with two garbage bags and trying to get into their building. Investigation revealed he was homeless and asking for water. He was refused entry and left willingly. Later the homeless man was reported on Fox Meadow Road. Police provided him with a courtesy ride because he was determined to be “lost.”
On April 18, a homeless man was reported to have been sleeping in the post office lobby on Chase Road for several days. Patrol met with the homeless man, who communicated with patrol via cell phone text as he advised he has a speech problem. He advised that he was not in need of medical attention at this time. He vacated the area prior to patrol's departure.
On April 18, police advised a homeless man that he was not permitted to stay inside the vestibule of a bank on East Parkway. The man complied with instructions and left.
On April 19, a Scarsdale Avenue woman advised a homeless man was setting up camp on her property. Patrol conducted an exterior check of the premises yielding negative results for the man. Patrol located a piece of cardboard placed in a tree in the rear of the location, possibly used for shelter. The man was observed on camera leaving the location prior to the arrival of patrol. Patrol was later flagged down by a woman who said she was the homeless man's sister. She said her brother suffers from mental illnesses, and she was in the area canvassing for him to provide help. Patrol obtained her contact information.
Identity theft and scams
On April 19, a Taunton Road resident advised that he received three letters in the mail from Hudson Valley Credit Union about an account that was opened on April 9, 2024. He made contact with the credit union cancel the account.
On April 21, a Drake Road man reported that he has been receiving scam phone calls. Dispatch advised him to block the caller and to not engage.
Harassment
On April 16, a Sprague Road woman reported she ended an online relationship with another party on April 1 and that he continues to contact her using various social media platforms. Patrol made contact with the party who agreed to stop contact.
On April 17, a caller advised that a female approached him on East Parkway stating that a man on a bicycle was following her and she was scared. She stated that she was frequently approached by a man who engages her in unwanted conversation in the vicinity of the Scarsdale Train Station. She described the male as tall, white, and always on a bicycle wearing a helmet. She said she was just trying to catch a train and requested an escort by patrol to the platform.
Disorderly conduct
On April 19, a Crane Road school employee advised that on Thursday, April 18, a male party in a silver SUV exited his vehicle and urinated on the playground. Patrol reviewed the surveillance cameras at the location and confirmed that a silver Ford escape with a Connecticut license plate pulled into the lot. The operator could be seen getting out and walking out of the camera’s frame. He returned a short while later and drove off. The man was described as a male between 40 and 50 years old wearing a navy blue half zip sweater, blue jeans, and black sneakers. The director of the school requested extra ridebys.
Disturbed
On April 15, a Lenox Place woman reported a Shen Yuen advertisement was placed on her doorknob without permission. Police advised her this was not in the public right of way, and no trespassing crime was observed as the party was not observed on her property. She was further frustrated that this advertisement was not sent via USPS with paid postage. The advertisement was removed from her property and disposed of accordingly.
On April 16, a Tory Lane resident reported being woken up and startled by a possible package delivery that she was not expecting. The resident reported seeing a white rectangular object on her property that she could not identify. Patrol arrived and met with the resident. She further advised that she heard a noise near her garage and observed a white box but could not decipher what it was. Patrol observed it to be an advertisement yard sign for house painting. The sign was near recyclables and garbage bins to be picked up by sanitation. Patrol did not observe any packages or signs of criminal activity and all else seemed to be in order. The calling party advised that she would contact sanitation for pickup.
Safety
On April 20, patrol observed a vehicle parked legally at the dead end of Torrence Place. It was occupied by a woman. She said she was hanging out there because she felt safer in this area than her NYC address. Patrol advised the woman of available services which she refused. Later that date, the same woman was found sleeping in her car parked on Cohwaney Road, She said she would be staying in the area for a while because she felt safe there.
Kids
A Rodney Road man reported his front door bell rang three times April 21. Patrol advised the homeowner of local kids who have been known to play "ding dong ditch" in the area.
Cars and roadways
On April 15, police issued a summons to the owner of a car illegally parked in a handicap spot on Post Road.
A coordinator at the Girl Scout House said there were not enough parking spots in the lot for program attendees because high school students were using the lot without permission April 15. Police advised her to contact school administration.
A parked car with scofflaw status for unpaid parking tickets was observed on East Parkway April 16. Police booted the car because it could not be towed and issued an additional summons.
On April 16, a motorcycle was observed traveling on Post Road without a rear license plate. Police conducted a traffic stop and issued appropriate summons.
Open work pits were observed on Fox Meadow Road April 17. Police stood by until flaggers were positioned on scene.
A stop sign fell at Old Lyme Road and Normandy Place April 18. Police advised highway workers for repair.
A car reportedly hit a public bus at Post and Heathcote roads and left the scene of the accident April 18.
On April 19, a passerby reported a child was operating a small red electric sports car in the Edgewood School parking lot. Patrol arrived at the school and observed the child and the red toy car. At no point was the child observed to be unsupervised or unaccompanied by an adult. Patrol made contact with the child's parent to notify of the complaint.
Police dispersed a small group of River Road onlookers, observing media coverage of a car accident on the Bronx River Parkway April 20.
Four car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Village code
Police advised a Brewster Road solicitor that he needed a permit to solicit in the Village April 17.
On April 21, police removed and disposed of illegally posted signs on Weaver Street.
Loose Dogs
Police issued a summons to the owner of a loose Golden Retriever dog in a Mamaroneck Road yard April 19.
Police issued a summons to the owner of a loose dog on Murray Hill Road April 19.
Police issued a summons to the owner of a loose dog on Mohican Trail April 20.
On April 20, a Mamaroneck Road woman advised of finding a loose dog yesterday that jumped onto a member of her family. She was curious as to the dog’s vaccines. Patrol made contact with the dog owner, and the owner advised that all vaccines were up to date. The woman did not want to document the incident any further and advised all was in good order.
Lost and found
A Hampton Road man reported losing his driver’s license on April 21.
On April 21, a Webster Road man advised that he found an Apple air tag on the street. Patrol found the property to be damaged, and it was disposed of properly.
Firefighters
On April 15, firefighters helped lift a patient on Barry Road to assist EMS workers.
On April 16, firefighters responded to a report of a child locked in a public bathroom stall on Hyatt Field. Firefighters forced the door using the hydra ram tool. Damage was caused to the rim lock and door. Entry was gained, and the child was unharmed. The recreation department notified of the damage.
On April 17, firefighters were called to Madison Road for a lockout from an interior bedroom. Crews confirmed room was vacant and gained entry without damage with a shove-style tool.
On April 17, firefighters found that a hot water boiler had over pressurized in a Bradford Road house. The relief valve opened and spilled water on the floor. The boiler shut down, and the resident was advised to contact a plumber for service.
On April 18, a Hampton Road fireplace fire was not drafting up the chimney. Crews removed burning logs and extinguished them outside on the street. The house was ventilated.
Firefighters helped a Tompkins Road resident turn on their hot water heater to make sure it was functioning properly April 18.
On April 19, office staff operating in the police evidence room encountered an odor and visible smoke emanating from the cold evidence storage unit after the refrigerator was plugged in. The unit was immediately unplugged. Firefighters found that when the refrigerator was plugged in, the wiring from the power supply cable started to burn and caused a flame, resulting in the burning of the wires' insulation. Notification was made to call the vendor for service to the unit.
On April 19, firefighters forced open the doors of a stuck elevator in Village Hall to help release a person trapped inside.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident involving one vehicle and one motorcycle on The Bronx River Parkway April 20. One fatality occurred due to cardiac arrest. The roadway was closed, and firefighters assisted in helping traffic back up and turn around to be re-routed.
New Rochelle Police
On April 24th, 2023, at about 3:40 pm, New Rochelle Detectives culminated a sex offense investigation with the arrest of one Fernando Rincon, 51 years of age, of New Rochelle. Rincon is accused of video chatting with a 12-year-old youth known to him and asking the youth to expose his genitalia to him on multiple occasions. Upon his arrest, Rincon was also found to be in possession of illegal drugs.
On Thursday April 18th, 2024, at about 4:00 pm, New Rochelle Detectives concluded an investigation with the arrest of one Hussain A. Haider, a 23 year-old male, of New Rochelle. On March 8th, 2024, Haider is alleged to have approached a woman wearing a Niqab (a long garment worn by some Muslim women that covers the entire body and face, excluding their eyes) and took a photograph under the Niqab and further exposed himself to her before fleeing the area. The victim’s young child was also present during the incident. Detectives were able to develop leads and with the help of the Westchester County Police Real Time Crime Center and New York State Probation, were able to arrest Haider without incident at New Rochelle Police Headquarters.
On April 15th, 2024, at about 7:59 pm, New Rochelle Police Officers responded to 361 Main Street on a report of an assault. Officers located a 19-year-old male victim on the ground with multiple contusions to his face. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment where the injuries were deemed as non-life threatening. Witness accounts indicate that the victim became involved in an altercation with another male party and approximately fifteen others joined in against the victim causing multiple injuries.
This report covering police and fire department activity from April 15-21 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Porsche Stolen from Murray Hill Road
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Photo by Shelley GrafsteinStolen car : On April 9, a Murray Hill Road resident reported his 2023 Porsche SUV, valued at $85,000, had been stolen overnight.
Stolen
On April 11, a Chase Road business owner reported a handbag had been stolen from the shop in March. She said she just discovered the theft.
Car break ins
On April 9, a Stratton Road resident reported that someone attempted to break into cars parked in her driveway around 3:40 a.m.
Identity theft and scams
On Aug. 8, a Meadow Road woman reported that someone requested a copy of her license at the DMV and used a fraudulent check to pay for the fraudulent transaction. This caused her license to be suspended.
A Corell Road resident reported her temporary plate was being fraudulently used, and the usage tallied over $4,000 in EZ Pass fines March 9.
On April 10, a Mamaroneck Road woman reported that her husband’s identity had been stolen, and over $1,500 in charges were made using the false identity.
A Clarence Road resident reported her personal information was being used for a rental application in Minnesota April 12. She informed the landlord that the application fraudulent.
A Heathcote Road resident reported that someone had fraudulently gained access to her computer April 14.
Disputes
On April 8, a passenger reported a dispute with an Uber driver at Ogden and Fox Meadow roads.
A scooter driver and a car driver were having a verbal dispute at Fox Meadow and Fenimore
roads April 13. Police mediated the disagreement and advised the parties to not engage in arguments with unknown people due to not knowing how they might react.
Stream
Water was reported to be neon green in a stream on Richbell Road April 9. The water department was notified.
Suspicious
An unattended cooler bag was reported on the train station platform April 10. Metro North police were notified.
On April 10, a man rang a Madison Road homeowner’s doorbell and asked for the homeowner. When the homeowner identified herself, the man left. The homeowner thought the man’s behavior was suspicious.
On April 13, a Brewster Road man reported a noise that sounded like person in his garage. Investigating officers determined it was a raccoon.
A Sheldrake Road resident reported a man, described as Hispanic, walked onto her property and stayed there for awhile with no legitimate reason April 12. Police investigation revealed the man was a contractor who arrived at the wrong address.
Cars and roadways
On April 8, a caller reported that a Village vehicle ripped down a fiber optic cable and allegedly caused damage to a Drake Road roof.
Police advised the highway department of a dangling branch and a raised roadway plate on Palmer Avenue April 11.
On April 12, police notified Con Edison about a fallen wire on Brite Avenue.
The highway department removed a fallen tree limb from Sycamore Road April 12.
On April 12, police notified Verizon about a low-hanging wire over Boulevard and removed branches from Boulevard.
On April 13, a large tree fell onto tennis courts on Wayside Lane. Police notified the highway department for removal.
Police called a tow for a disabled car at Mamaroneck Road and the Hutchinson River Parkway ramps April 14.
On April 14, a Fox Meadow Road resident advised that his neighbor was observed leaving his house even though the neighbor’s license was suspended. Police tried to contact the neighbor over the alleged incident but were unable to reach him.
Four car accidents were reported in the Village this week.
Missing person
White Plains police advised that a missing person’s property had been found in the Village. Police attempted to discover if the missing person was still in the jurisdiction, but no video surveillance had been captured April 8.
Dogs
On April 9, a woman reported that she was out walking on Johnson Road when a large dog approached her child and bit the handle bars of the child’s bike. The child was not injured.
A pedestrian described that a German Shepherd ran out of a Ferncliff Road house as she passed by April 13. The dog owner apologized to police and said the door had accidentally been left ajar,
On April 14, a Leatherstocking Lane resident advised a neighbors dog got onto his property. When police arrived, the dog had returned to its owner’s yard.
Village code
On April 8, illegally posted signs were removed from Ardmore Road. Citations were issued, as appropriate.
On April 10, illegally posted signs were removed from Ogden and Kent roads.
On April 12, illegally posted signs were removed from Post Road and discarded.
After a Tompkins Road neighbor complained of noise April 13, police advised the residents of a nearby house to lower the volume of music.
Lost and found
On April 8, a Lockwood Road man reported that another person’s Rolex watch went missing from his house, allegedly after a his daughter had guests over.
A key fob was found on Mamaroneck Road April 8. Police vouchered it for safekeeping.
Firefighters
On April 9, firefighters advised a Johnson Road resident to not burn lawn debris.
This report covering police and fire department activity from April 8-14 has been compiled from official information.
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Man Asleep at the Wheel, a Wild Turkey and a Fire on the BRP Trail
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Arrested: On March 30, around 2:15 a.m., police responded to a report of a car parked in the middle of the roadway at Popham and Post Roads. Investigation determined that the driver – Gregorio Daniel Garcia Gonzalez, 33, of Pelham – was asleep at the wheel. After police woke up the driver and spoke with him, it was determined that the driver was intoxicated. He was arrested on charges of a stopping/standing violation on a highway, refusal to take a breath test and having an open container of alcohol in a vehicle. He was released on his own recognizance and ordered to appear in court at a later date.
On March 27, police arrested Emanuel A. Smith, 29, of Mount Vernon, on charges of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, speeding in a school zone, operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver, and failure to exhibit a valid driver’s license following a traffic stop on Mamaroneck Road.
Theft
On March 25, a Popham Road business owner reported an employee had been stealing from the business by using a credit card to make an unauthorized personal purchase of $416.16.
A Murray Hill Road resident reported a package had been stolen from outside his house March 25. He said the package had been delivered by FedEx. Shortly thereafter, a person wearing an Amazon vest removed the package and left a box of garbage there in its place.
Scam
On March 27, a Post Road woman reported she attempted to purchase concert tickets via a Facebook post and then realized the seller was operating a scam. No money was lost.
Suspicious
At 5:30 a.m., police received a report of a man checking car door handles on Drake Road. He was seen getting into a sedan and leaving the scene, as per a witness. Police canvassed the area but did not find the man.
A teen with a clipboard was reportedly going door to door in Edgewood asking for money to attend plumbing school March 30.
Death
A Massachusetts caller requested a welfare check of a 72-year-old White Road family member after the caller lost contact with her March 27. Police checked on the 71-year-old woman and discovered she had died.
Knife
On March 29, a caller reported a large kitchen knife on Popham Road. Patrol arrived on scene and collected the knife. Police examined to see if the knife was possibly used in the commission of a crime. Based off patrol's observations and the condition of the knife, it was determined that the knife had been put out for garbage but had fallen into the roadway when being collected. The knife was brought to headquarters, packaged up and properly disposed off.
Help
Police helped a homeless man on East Parkway find a shelter in White Plains and assisted him in boarding a train to get there March 25.
Civil matter
On March 30, a Brewster Road resident reported her neighbor keeps driving his car on her side of their shared driveway, going onto her property. Police advised her it was a civil matter.
Cars and roadways
On March 25, police issued a New Rochelle driver summonses for insurance, registration and licensing violations following a traffic stop on Weaver Street. The car’s license plate was removed as well.
On March 26, police notified Verizon about fallen wires on Wayside Lane.
On March 26, a driver pulled into the parking lot of police headquarters to report a road rage incident. The driver stated he was traveling south on Post Road when a driver of a Honda SUV got too close to his car and attempted to pass him. The driver was unable to pass him, however, and began to tailgate him while flashing high beams. When the driver who reported the incident turned into police headquarters, the SUV continued west on Fenimore at a high rate of speed toward the Bronx River Parkway. The SUV was described as a newer model white Honda Pilot with blue fog lights, blue under-glow lights, blue daytime running lights and dark tints.
A rock wall on Post Road collapsed and was partially blocking the roadway March 28. The highway department cleared debris from the roadway and put up temporary supports to keep the wall from further eroding.
A vehicle with 14 outstanding parking tickets, totaling $425, was parked on East Parkway March 28. As per the court, the car’s owner already made arrangements to pay off the tickets; so police took no further actions.
On March 28 and 29, police notified Verizon about fallen wires on Griffen Avenue.
On March 28, a caller said he wanted to advise of a vehicle that failed to stop at a stop sign at Brewster and Kingston roads, almost causing a collision.
On March 28, an accident involving a 17-year-old pedestrian and a 52-year-old driver on Brite Avenue was reported. The pedestrian alleged the driver’s car struck him in the abdomen. He said he was not injured, and he refused medical attention. The driver said he stopped in front of a Brite Avenue house and then continued along Brite Avenue. He said he was unaware that he had struck a pedestrian.
A recently paved portion of Kingston and Montrose roads was uneven and thus causing a tripping hazard March 29. Police informed the highway department for follow-up.
Flexible construction fencing blew into roadway on Crossway March 29. Police removed it from the roadway.
On March 29, police advised Verizon about an open door on an electrical panel at Mamaroneck and Post roads.
Construction barricades were blocking Fox Meadow Road for no reason March 29. Police relocated them to a better position.
Police notified the water department of a water main break on Secor Road March 30.
Police provided traffic control around a disabled car on Post Road while the driver waited for roadside assistance March 30.
An elderly Boulevard resident’s car’s trunk was open, and the car was running March 30. Police closed the trunk and turned off the car.
Two car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Animals
A wild turkey was reported on Fox Meadow Road March 27.
A wild turkey was reported on Post Road March 31. Police gave it a courtesy transport to a more wooded area, away from traffic.
Village code
Police issued landscapers summonses for using gas-powered blowers in violation of village code on Bradley Road March 25.
Police removed and discarded illegally posted signs from Popham Road March 28.
Neighbors complained of a loud party on Morris Lane March 29. Police informed the host of the complaint. The host said he would end the party and send guests home.
Lost and found
An Oak Way woman reported losing her license and wallet March 26.
Firefighters
On March 25, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
Firefighters and police responded to the Bronx River Parkway trail for a reported brush fire started by youths March 26. Upon arrival, crews received an updated location on the walking trail north of Popham Road. Police indicated that there was a small smoldering fire located on the bank of the Bronx River that was previously attended by two youths. The youths dispersed upon police arrival. The smoldering fire area consisted of a 1 foot by 1 foot round makeshift pit containing a fuel package of assorted twigs surrounded by rocks. Firefighters doused the smoldering debris with a water can to ensure complete extinguishment.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a malfunctioning stove in a Mamaroneck Road building March 28.
On March 30, firefighters were dispatched to a Lawrence Road house for an outside smoke investigation. Upon arrival, crews encountered an unauthorized burn. Specifically, brush and yard debris were burning and overflowing from a fire pit approximately five feet from a wooden deck with an inadequate water supply to extinguish the open burn. Firefighters instructed the resident to extinguish the fire and educated the resident on requirements for a controlled burn.
A Brookby Road resident accidentally got locked out if his house March 31. Firefighters checked the resident’s ID and made access into the house through an unlocked window.
This report covering police and fire department activity from March 25-31 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Mail and Check Fraud, A Death and A Fraudulent Tax Return Filed
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Mail and check fraud: On April 2, a Heathcote Road resident reported placing a check in a blue mailbox located in the Golden Horseshoe Shopping Center in March. He stated that, approximately a week later, he was informed that payment had not yet been received. At that time, he investigated the check and observed the check had been washed. He notified the bank, and the bank required a police report in order to commence its investigation.
On April 4, a caller reported noticing a sticky substance on the mail slot at a mailbox at Brewster Road and Huntington Avenue. Police determined it was residue from a glue trap that criminals use to “fish” mail out of a mailbox. Patrol cleaned a majority of the substance from the mail slot and reported the matter to the US Postal Inspector.
Car break-ins
On April 5, an Old Lyme Road resident reported his 2021 Mercedes-Benz’s car alarm sounded around 4 a.m. At 7 a.m., he realized the car had been entered, and items were tossed from the front consoles. The driver’s side window was found shattered.
Identity theft
On April 1, an Aspen Road woman reported that someone fraudulently opened a Verizon account in her name in October 2023. The account was closed in February 2024, with approximately $1,515 in charges accrued to the account.
On April 5, a Mamaroneck Road woman reported someone used her name and Social Security number to book a residence in Georgia.
A Madison Road woman reported that someone used her daughter’s name and address to obtain a fare on a Metro North train. She discovered it when she received a bill and reported it to police April 6.
On April 7, a Kensington Road resident reported that someone filed a fraudulent tax return in her name.
Suspicious
On April 6, an Old Orchard Lane woman reported that an older man came onto her porch, rang her doorbell, checked her mail, and after approximately a minute and a half left the location without further incident. She advised that nothing was taken from the location, but she felt it was slightly suspicious. Patrol was shown doorbell camera footage of the incident occurring. Observed was a white male, wearing a blue sweatshirt, gray pants and brown shoes.
Death
A caller reported his 88-year-old Circle Road mother had stopped breathing and died at home April 2.
Help
A homeless person was sleeping outside the Scarsdale Public Library near the book drop April 6. Police provided the person with a courtesy ride to a White Plains shelter.
Civil matters
A Harvest Drive resident complained about a neighbor’s tree leaning onto her property, with partial roots exposed, April 4. The neighbor was aware of the condition and had contacted a tree removal company.
On April 5, a Black Birch Lane woman advised that a furniture company made a delivery to her neighbor but placed furniture on her property without her consent. She advised of a verbal dispute with one of the furniture delivery persons. The matter was resolved before police arrived on scene.
Cars and roadways
On April 3, police notified Cablevision about a fallen wire on Weaver Street.
Police notified Con Edison about trees on wires, with some wires sparking, on Catherine Road, Valley Road and Brookline Road April 3.
Police moved fallen branches to the side of Carman Road, Popham and Post roads, Heathcote Road, Crest Lane, Walworth Avenue, Coralyn Road, Bypass and Brewster Road to help traffic flow April 3.
A tree fell on Brown Road, taking down wires, April 3. Police notified Con Edison and advised the highway department to remove the tree.
The highway department was notified about a fallen tree on Wildwood Road April 3.
Police shut a section of Mamaroneck Road after a tree fell on wires and a small flame could be seen, while waiting for Con Edison and the fire department, April 3.
On April 3, a tree fell on Hillview Drive and caused wires to burn. Firefighters stabilized the scene while waiting for Con Edison. Police closed the affected roadway. Another tree fell onto wires on Morris Lane. Police closed the roadway and firefighters stabilized the scene until Con Edison arrived.
Police moved a fallen street sign for Fenimore and Oakstwain roads off the roadway April 3.
On April 3, police removed a fallen cable wire from Palmer Avenue and Mamaroneck Road.
Police requested the highway department to remove fallen trees from Bypass and Forest Lane April 3.
Police notified Con Edison about fallen wires on Oxford Road April 3.
Police notified Con Edison about a fallen tree onto wires on Woods Lane April 3.
Con Edison was notified about sparking wires on Gaylor Road April 3.
Police taped off the sidewalk and stood by for Con Edison at the site of a tree on wires on Mamaroneck Road April 4.
Police notified Verizon and Con Edison about a tree on wires on Paddington Road April 4.
A car ran out of gas on Mamaroneck Road April 4. Police conducted traffic control while the driver waited for gas.
Police notified Verizon and Con Edison about fallen wires on Reimer Road, Nelson Road, Bradley Road and Fox Meadow Road April 4.
A street sign fell at Ogden and Brewster roads April 4. The highway department was notified.
On April 4, police taped a dangerous area of Hutchinson Avenue where a tree was leaning on a cable wire causing a potential hazard.
On April 5, Con Edison was notified about a branch resting on wires on Carthage Road.
On April 7, police initiated a traffic stop on Olmsted Road and issued the 31-year-old Yonkers driver a summons for third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
Five car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Village code
Library Pond: Photo by Shelley Grafstein
On April 4, police removed illegally posted signs from the Village right of way on Heathcote Road and also on Post Road.
On April 5, police removed and discarded illegally posted signs from the Village right of way on Birchall Drive, Murray Hill Road, Crane and Post roads, Palmer Avenue, Heathcote Road and Morris Lane.
Youths were fishing in the pond located at Brewster and Olmsted roads April 6. Police advised them that it was against Village code to fish in the pond.
Neighbors complained about intermittent barking from a dog on Coralyn Road April 7. Police advised the dog’s owner of both the complaints and Village code.
Lost and found
On April 1, a Village resident reported losing her wallet, which contained her driver’s license, Social Security cards, credit cards, debit cards and house keys. Police advised her to cancel all of her credit cards and change her locks.
On April 5, a driver reported his handicap sign was missing from his car.
A pedestrian found a wallet on Freightway Road and gave it to police April 5. Police vouchered it for safekeeping.
A resident found a blue iPhone on a rock wall on her property and brought it to police headquarters April 7. Police contacted a family member of the iPhone’s owner who correctly identified the phone, know the correct passcode and came to headquarters to pick up the phone.
Firefighters
Firefighters extinguished a car on fire on the Hutchinson River Parkway April 1. Police assisted with traffic control. On scene, firefighters determined the fire was burning in the engine and passenger compartments. Firefighters used a hose to attack the fire with about 450 gallons of water from a booster tank. The fire was extinguished, and the vehicle was overhauled. Firefighters stood by until a tow removed the vehicle. The vehicle was reported to have had trouble starting earlier in the day, and AAA had assisted with starting the vehicle. The driver said he had been driving the vehicle for about 15 minutes prior to the fire.
On April 3, firefighters responded to numerous calls for downed and arcing power
lines in the Village, as well as for flooded roadways and basements.
On April 3, firefighters responded to Seneca Road for a reported inside odor of burning. Firefighters found overheated electrical components related to recessed lighting on the second floor. Firefighters removed plywood to access the lighting components in the unfinished attic space. Electrical power was isolated at the main panel to that lighting circuit. Firefighters advised the resident to call an electrician to assess the wiring and the lighting fixtures.
On April 3, firefighters twice re-secured a loose tarp to a Palmer Avenue roof.
On April 4, a Hillview Drive generator was expelling exhaust into its house, causing elevated levels of carbon monoxide. Firefighters shut power to the generator and ventilated the house.
Firefighters helped Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps paramedics carry a patient from the second floor of a house to outside April 4.
On April 4, firefighters helped a Cooper Road resident clear a backed up drain in a basement sink to help drain water that was backing up.
Firefighters conducted building assessments of Village schools following the earthquake on April 5.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the sites of outdoor gas odors on Rock Creek Lane and Greenacres Avenue April 5.
Butler Road residents lit a gas fireplace fire and forgot to open the flue, causing elevated levels of carbon monoxide April 5. Firefighters shut down the fireplace, opened the flue and ventilated the space.
This report covering police and fire department activity from April 1-7 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Crime: Boulevard BMW Stolen and Birchall Drive House Burglarized
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Flooding opposite George Field on Saturday March 23, 2024Stolen car: 0n the morning of March 25, a Boulevard man reported his $40,000 2020 BMW had been stolen overnight. It had been parked on the street in front of his house.
Burglary
A Birchall Drive house was burglarized March 19. Two exterior doors and one interior door were damaged in the process.
Scams and fraud
On March 18, a Barry Road resident informed police he had been scammed and had delivered money to a location in New Jersey. The resident asked police to inform New Jersey police for follow-up.
On March 21, a Mamaroneck Road resident reported someone cashed a fraudulent check for $250 against her account. She reported it to the bank, and the missing funds were restored.
Hacked
A Popham Road woman reported her computer had been “hacked” March 20. She reported that an unknown person logged into her Google Drive account using her credentials on February 29. She stated that the log in occurred in the confines of White Plains, NY, as stated by Google. She stated that on or about that same time frame, some of her personal files were deleted. The party stated that she did not suffer any financial loss due to the incident but would like it documented. Patrol advised the party to change all of her usernames and passwords to prevent and further incidents. The woman stated she was working with Google to recover the files.
Order of protection
On March 20, police an individual for violating an order of protection.
Domestic matter
On March 19, a Heathcote parent called police to report her child was not behaving. Patrol spoke with the child who claimed to be having a bad day and promised to behave better in the future.
An ex-husband came into town and wanted visitation with his son March 22. His ex-wife would not allow it. There was no court order requiring or outlining visitation rights. Police advised the ex-couple to work out the matter through family court.
Knife
A knife was found stuck in someone’s lawn at Crest Lane and Westview Lane March 18. The homeowner removed it and informed police it appeared to be garbage. The knife was properly disposed of.
Mail
A Rock Creek Lane resident reported receiving multiple credit card solicitations at his address, addressed to an unknown person March 22. Police advised him to report the matter to the post office.
Help
A three-year-old Murray Hill Road girl accidentally locked herself inside a bathroom in her house March 23. She was crying. With parents’ permission, police forced open the door to reunite the girl with her parents.
Cars and roadways
On March 20, police conducted traffic control around a car with a flat tire on Post Road until the tire could be changed.
Police informed a cable provider about a low hanging wire on Sage Terrace March 21.
On March 21, a woman advised that someone damaged her vehicle while she was away. She said she left her vehicle parked on Clarence Road from March 2-9. During that time, she alleged that an unknown party broke the windshield and damaged the sides of the vehicle. She advised that she only wanted to document this incident and not open an investigation.
On March 21, police conducted a traffic stop pm Boulevard and Johnson Road when a car failed to stop at a stop sign. Police issued summonsed, including two summonses for unlicensed driving, to the car’s Yonkers driver.
Sanitation workers were advised to pick up a dead animal from Sycamore Road after a resident complained March 22
Four car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week. One involved a police car on Post Road March 19. Another accident involved a car backing into a Garth Road light pole March 21.
Village code
A caller reported that someone dumped a garbage bag near trashcans at Hyatt Field March 18. Police asked sanitation workers to pick it up for disposal.
Police checked and verified that a Clarence Road business owner had a permit to remove a tree on his property March 19 after a neighbor complained.
A neighbor complained about generator noise on Tyler Road March 19. Intermittent noise was detectable, as per police, but it was being emitted from a water pump – not a generator.
On March 22, police removed illegally posted signs from Mamaroneck Road and Griffen Avenue and issued summonses to the business owner who had posted the signs.
Lost and found
A man reported losing his wallet and Mexican ID in the area of East Parkway and Spencer Place March 23.
People were playing soccer on a closed Huntington Avenue field March 24. Police dispersed them.
People were playing softball on a closed Crossway field March 24. Police dispersed them.
Firefighters
Firefighters assisted Fairview firefighters with a shed on fire March 18.
Firefighters assisted with a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway March 19.
Firefighters assisted Hartsdale firefighters with a structure fire March 19.
Firefighters removed a fallen cable wire from Brite Avenue March 20.
On March 20, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Berkeley Road.
A driver with neck pain pulled into a Mamaroneck Road parking lot March 20.
Firefighters stood by until Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps arrived on scene to transport the driver to the hospital March 20.
Firefighters assisted Fairview firefighters with a structure fire March 20.
On March 23, Heathcote Road power lines were arcing and burning against a tree with slag dropping down to the ground below. Con Edison was notified. Firefighters established a safe area and monitored conditions while waiting for Con Edison’s arrival. Upon arrival, a Con Ed technician extinguished the burning wire and sleeved the exposed primary conductor, shielding it from adjacent trees.
On March 23, firefighters responded to a report of wires arching next to a structure on Paddington Road. Upon arrival, units found a large single-family residence under construction. The arching wires were temporary power lines that ran from the temporary outdoor meter pan and breaker panel into the structure. The wires were isolated at the breaker panel, and an electrician was dispatched.
On March 23, firefighters isolated and shut power to a light fixture that was collecting water from a roof leak on Chesterfield Road. They advised the resident to contact a roofer.
On March 23, firefighters responded to a gas odor in a Garth Road building. Upon arrival, units observed Con Edison personnel in a storefront directly next door. Con Edison advised that the building had lost power and there was possibly an electrical fire underground creating carbon monoxide. Firefighters assisted in metering the basements of nearby storefronts. Readings upwards of 35 PPM were detected in the basement. Firefighters began ventilating and assisted Con Edison Gas in entry and air monitoring while Con Edison Electric removed the burning electrical service from the electrical vault in the street. Once the burning electrical service line was removed, carbon monoxide readings began to fall.
On March 23, firefighters responded to a Montrose Road house for a reported “Soda Stream” malfunction. Upon arrival, the resident advised that the “Soda Stream” exploded while trying to make seltzer. The resident showed firefighters the broken soda stream. No other hazards were detected at the location.
Firefighters assisted a Bradford Road woman with a burned-out electrical heater, reported to be smoking, inside her house March 24.
On March 24, firefighters assisted at a car accident on Post Road.
This report covering police and fire department activity from March 18 - 24 has been compiled from official information.
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