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Written by Joanne Wallenstein

Published: 07 September 2023

Created: 07 September 2023

Last Updated: 07 September 2023

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Neighbors built a shrine for Stephanie Kavourias who was killed when a hit and run driver ran into her while she was sitting on a bench on East Hartsdale Avenue on August 26, 2023Burglary: A Carstensen Road man reported that he returned home to find his house burglarized Sept. 2. A glass door leading to the master bedroom was found broken, causing approximately $2,000 worth of damage. Jewelry worth $5,000 was reported stolen.

Stolen
A driver parked on East Parkway reported someone stole three signs, valued at $200, from her car Aug. 28.
On Aug. 31, a Black Birch Lane woman reported that two mink fur coats had been stolen. She accused a real estate agent of the theft. The coats were valued at $10,000.
On Sept. 1, a Seneca Road man reported his air pods were missing and showing a signal that they were in Peekskill. The man said a contractor had been working in his house on a computer around the time the air pods disappeared. Police called the contractor to inquire about the air pods. He said he would look for them and bring them to police headquarters if he found them.
On Sept. 1, a Spencer Place storeowner reported multiple items had been stolen from her store. Stolen items included two pieces of clothing and a cross body bag. They were valued at $1,225.

Identity theft
On Aug. 30, a River Road man reported he received a Verizon bill that stated that three iPhones and multiple phone lines were purchased on an account he did not open.
On Sept. 1, a Christie Place resident reported seeing over $3,400 in unauthorized charges to Verizon on his bank account. He informed the bank of the fraud.

Help
On Aug. 30, County Police reported they were out with an elder caretaker asking for help with her elderly patient from Stratton Road. Patrol arrived on scene and met with multiple Westchester County Police Officers. County Police advised that while on a security detail at the golf course they observed an elderly female screaming and running into traffic. The elderly female advised officers that she believed unknown male parties were chasing her. Shortly thereafter the woman’s caretaker arrived to assist. Upon patrol's arrival, all was in good order and the caretaker and the woman’s husband stated that all was in good order and that no medical attention was required.

Doorbells
Kids were observed, via a doorbell camera, playing Ding Dong Ditch – by ringing doorbells and running away – on Walworth Avenue Aug. 28.

On Aug. 29, kids were playing Ding Dong Ditch on Edgewood Road. Police canvassed the neighborhood and dispersed the kids.

Dispute
Police stood by while a man and woman who were experiencing a verbal dispute waited for MTA police at the Scarsdale Train Station Aug. 29.

Civil matter
On Sept. 1, police intervened in an ongoing civil dispute between two Griffen Avenue residents over the use of a shared driveway.

Cars and roadways
On Aug. 28, police called a tow for a car stuck on Mamaroneck Road.
On Aug. 28, police cleaned up three boxes of staples spilled on Post Road.
On Aug. 29, a Corell Road resident reported that an unknown individual using his temporary NJ license plate incurred toll fees in New York City earlier this month. The temporary plate has been deleted from the account and is no longer associated with the account.
A Tesla was left at a Scarsdale Avenue gas station for service, but the owner failed to leave keys or contact information on Aug. 29. Police contacted the owner and facilitated communication to get the car serviced.
On Aug. 29, police moved a metal road plate back into position on Popham Road.
On Aug. 30, police checked on a disabled car on Dell Road. The local owner said he had a flat tire and would be returning to repair the tire soon.
A pothole was reported on Mamaroneck Road Aug. 30.
Following a traffic stop on Crane Road for a brake light violation, police issued a 26-year-old New Rochelle driver summonses for unlicensed driving Sept. 1.
On Sept. 1, police removed the license plates of an unregistered car as a result of a traffic stop on Heathcote Road. The car was towed to the owner’s Hartsdale residence.
A Wayside Lane branch fell on a parked 2014 Subaru and damaged it Sept. 2. The tree was a Village owned tree.
Police notified a cable company about a fallen wire on Nelson Road Sept. 2.

Village code
On Aug. 29, police dispersed a group of kids from Huntington Avenue after dark.
Police removed illegally posted signs from Bypass and discarded them Aug. 30.
On Aug. 31, police dispersed a group of kids from Drake Road after dark.
On Sept. 1, police notified a Post Road party host that neighbors complained about noise from loud talking.
On Sept. 1, police dispersed a group of kids from Boulevard after dark.
Police removed illegally posted signs from Madison Road and discarded them Sept. 2. Summonses were issued.
On Sept. 2, neighbors complained about noise from a Spier Road gathering. The homeowner said it was music from his daughter’s wedding. He promised to lower the volume.
Police advised Brambach Road residents to lower the volume of noise coming from the house Sept. 2.
A band playing at a Lincoln Road house stopped playing after police informed them about noise complaints Sept. 3.

Animals
Police reunited a lost dog found on Heathcote Road with its owner Aug. 30.

On Sept. 3, a caller reported walking her dog in Butler Woods and observed a cage, with a bag inside of it. She stated there appeared to be maggots crawling on the bag. Police investigated and it appeared that someone was using the cage to feed animals.

Lost and found
A debit card found on Fenimore Road Aug. 29 had already been reported stolen and cancelled.
On Aug. 2, a wallet found near Fox Meadow School was returned to police.

Firefighters
On Aug. 28, firefighters assisted at two unrelated car accidents on the Hutchinson River Parkway.

On Aug. 29, a Quentin Road resident with Covid accidentally got locked in the basement while she was isolating. Firefighters used a mask for safety and health reasons and managed to open the door.

On Sept. 1, firefighters were dispatched to Brambach Road a reported kitchen fire. Upon arrival, crews encountered the home's resident on the front porch being attended to by neighbors. The resident stated that the kitchen was on fire. Firefighters entered the structure and observed a smoke condition from an extinguished kitchen fire. Complete extinguishment was confirmed via a thermal imager. All levels of the home were evaluated for carbon monoxide, and zero readings were observed. A cooking pot with smoldering contents was removed from the structure. Positive pressure ventilation was used to eliminate accumulated smoke. The resident stated that herbal materials were left unattended cooking in a pot on the stove with a natural gas burner set to low. The resident was outside the home and was alerted to the fire via an audible exterior fire alarm. The resident shut off the gas range and used a lid to smother the pot's ignited contents. The fire extended to the plastic exterior of the over-the-range microwave. A neighbor used a pull-down kitchen faucet to apply water to the combustible materials. The resident was assessed by SVAC for smoke inhalation and transported to the hospital for further evaluation.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of arcing wires on Fairview Road Sept. 1.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Aug. 28 – Sept. 3 has been compiled from official information.

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Written by Joanne Wallenstein

Published: 14 September 2023

Created: 14 September 2023

Last Updated: 14 September 2023

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A water main break on Palmer Avenue on September 6.DWI: A driver – Nicole McGee, 35, of White Plains – was arrested after a car accident on Bethel and Richbell roads Sept. 5. The driver struck a utility pole and dislodged it. She was charged with driving while intoxicated – first offense, aggravated DWI, and moving from a lane unlawfully. She was released on her own recognizance with Con Edison was called to examine the pole.

Stolen
On Sept. 4, a Drake Road man reported two checks were stolen from the back porch area of his former house. One was for $619,000 and one was for $59,000. The theft occurred sometime between Sept. 1 and 3.

Update on Pedestrian Death 8-26

Antonio Robles Sanchez, the driver who hit and killed Stephanie Kavourias while she was sitting on a bench in Hartsdale on 8/26, had a minor accident in Scarsdale right before hitting her. According to a Scarsdale Police report at 11 am a white pick up truck driven by Robles Sanchez hit another vehicle at the intersection of Post and Mamaroneck Road.

A Scarsdale Police department spokesman says, “There was a minor collision with no injuries prior to the collision in Hartsdale. Currently, we are conducting a full investigation into the handling of that accident in Scarsdale, cooperating with the Greenburgh PD and the District Attorney’s Office. There were no signs of impairment during the encounter with our officer in Scarsdale." 

However Hartsdale Police charged him with operating a motor vehicle impaired by drugs and driving while intoxicated.

Burglary
A Post Road resident reported that a family member who might be on drugs entered her house through a rear sliding glass door and burglarized the house Sept. 9.

Identity theft
A Circle Road man reported unauthorized transactions on his Bank of America account for over $400 each. He reported it to the bank.

On Sept. 6, an Evon Court woman reported multiple fraudulent attempts to remove money from her bank account were made, and a fraudulent T-Mobile account was opened in her name.

Disputes
Two men were having a verbal dispute about finances under the public dining tent in Village center Sept.4. They agreed to separate for the night. Police provided a courtesy ride to a bus stop on Central Avenue.

On Sept. 5, a Roosevelt Place resident had a verbal dispute with a driver who blocked her driveway during school drop off. A verbal dispute followed. The resident wanted to report the matter to police.

Suspicious
A white man in his 20s with medium length dark hair was allegedly watching children on a Brewster Road playground Sept. 5. When approached, the man ran away toward Chesterfield Road. School officials requested extra police ridebys.

Phone number
On Sept. 5, a Woods Lane mother reported her children’s bus driver rang her doorbell to introduce himself Sept. 5. He allegedly asked her personal questions and asked for her phone number. She felt this was inappropriate and reported it to the bus company. The company said they would change the driver.

Homeless
A disheveled homeless man was allegedly threatening people with a stick on Depot Place Sept. 8. Police observed the man walking with a stick. He said he was getting a donut and would continue his travel. He did not appear aggressive, nor was he threatening anyone.

Civil matters
An ex-employee reported his Scarsdale Avenue employer was refusing to pay him $300 Sept. 8. Police advised it was a civil matter.

A Broadmoor Road resident and household employee were arguing over pay and working conditions Sept. 8. Police de-escalated the argument and advised it was a civil matter.

Cars and roadways
Patrol removed debris from Fox Meadow Road Sept. 4.
A Citi bike was abandoned on Post Road Sept. 5. Police called the company for someone to retrieve it.
A tree fell on Cooper Road striking a house Sept. 6. Police advised the homeowner to contact her insurance company Sept. 6.
A water main broke on Rock Creek Lane and Palmer Avenue Sept. 6. Police closed the roadway to facilitate repairs.
An elderly woman flagged down patrol on Bypass Sept. 8. Police drove her home where she was met by her son. He said she was suffering from early dementia
Police helped a driver change a tire on Post Road Sept. 8.
A driver parked in the Central Taxi lot and a taxi driver blocked the car on purpose Sept. 9. The driver called police. Police advised the parties to call police to work out their differences and explained the lot was private.
A Barker Lane man reported a screw was found in his tire, and he believed it might have been intentionally placed there Sept. 9.
A tree fell on Saxon Woods Road Sept. 9.
Two car accidents were officially reported in Village this week.

AnimalsAnother bobcat sighting on Harvest Drive in Scarsdale.
A skunk was trapped in a window well at a Parke Road house Sept. 5. Police placed a board at an angle in the window well so the skunk could climb out. Police also provided trappers’ numbers to the resident.

On Sept. 7, police provided a Hamilton Road homeowner with a list of animal trappers because an allegedly injured raccoon was hiding beneath the homeowner’s shed.

A hawk was reported on Chesterfield Road Sept. 8. It was exhibiting normal behavior.

A bobcat was allegedly spotted on Harvest Drive Sept. 9.

On Sept. 9, police shot a sick skunk at Popham and Garth roads in the interest of public safety.

A dog was found on Hillview Road Sept. 9. Police reunited it with its owner and issued a summons for a dog at large.

Village
Police dispersed noisy kids from Edgewood School grounds after dark Sept. 8.

Lost and found
A Harvest Drive woman reported losing a front license plate Sept. 4.
On Sept. 5, a passerby reported finding money at Boulevard and Johnson Road. He said he did not want to turn it in but wanted to report finding it in case someone called looking for it.
On Sept. 7, a passerby reported finding a large sum of cash at Boulevard and Johnson Road the previous day. He brought it to headquarters. Police counted it and vouchered it for safekeeping at headquarters.
A student ID was found on Chase Road Sept. 8.

Firefighters
On Sept. 5, firefighters extinguished an outside fire involving a grill and a propane tank on Franklin Road.
Firefighters helped a Wildwood Road resident with a microwave that would not turn on because it had been placed in a child lock mode Sept. 8. During that time, the resident slumped in her chair and became unconscious for about a minute. The resident had no recollection of the incident. Firefighters called SVAC for evaluation.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of fallen wires on Saxon Woods Road Sept. 10.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Sept. 5-10 has been compiled from official information.

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Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig

Published: 31 August 2023

Created: 31 August 2023

Last Updated: 31 August 2023

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On Aug. 27, patrol was conducting a DWI/Safety checkpoint on Mamaroneck Road in the vicinity of the Scarsdale Pool when a vehicle was observed pulling into the parking lot of the Crossway Fields. Due to the time of night and the park being closed, it appeared the vehicle pulled off the roadway in an attempt to avoid the checkpoint. Police followed the vehicle into the parking lot area and found it in the rear of the Little League parking lot operating a slow rate of speed with only its running lights illuminated. Police initiated emergency lights to conduct an investigatory stop and determined the operator to be under the influence of alcohol. The operator – William Ramon Castillo Rodriguez, 27, of White Plains – was subsequently arrested and transported to headquarters for processing. He was released on his own recognizance with an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court on Sept. 13.

No Driver’s License
On Aug. 24, police observed a car speeding on Fox Meadow Road. Police conducted a traffic stop and issued the Robert Harrison, age 82, a summonses for speeding and unlicensed driving. This was not Harrison’s first offense. On April 18, 2023 police spotted Harrison, driving his car on Post Road near Rugby Lane, despite having a suspended license. He hit another car and was not able to recall what had happened. Harrison asked to be taken to the hospital. He was issued summonses for unlicensed driving, failure to use the designated land and moving from the lane unsafely.

Stolen
On Aug. 23, a Hampton Road homeowner reported her house was under construction and she saw that someone broke a glass sliding door, entered the site overnight and stole tools valued over $3,000.

Theft
On Aug. 27, a Christie Place business owner requested police to stand by while he fired an employee whom he discovered had been stealing money from the cash register. The employee admitted to stealing funds from the store and paid back what had been taken that day. Patrol advised him that his boss would not be pressing charges but wished that the employee no longer returned to the store.

Car break-ins
On Aug. 21, a Mamaroneck Road pool visitor reported her car was broken into, via a smashed window, and items were stolen. These included a cell phone and two backpacks containing youth soccer gear.

On Aug. 24, a River Road man reported his car had been broken into in the past, and Items were stolen. He did not want to file a formal report.

On Aug. 24, a Montrose Road woman reported her unlocked car had been broken into overnight.

Threat
An employee at an East Parkway bank called police after a customer threatened to harm staff if he “did not get a wire transfer” Aug. 23. Employees specifically said the man engaged in a verbal dispute with a banker regarding funds involved in a wire transfer. During said dispute the man allegedly stated, "Do I need to kill someone?" At no time did the dispute become physical, and staff was not interested in pursuing legal action. Patrol entered the bank and observed the man to be calm and discussing the incident with other staff. The man was escorted out of the business without incident and was advised to work with a different branch.

Mischief
A Johnson Road man reported kids were ringing doorbells on the street and running away Aug. 23.

Civil matter
On Aug. 22, police mediated a discussion between neighbors who share a driveway on Griffen Avenue, after one neighbor blocked in construction contractors who were working for the other neighbor. The car was successfully moved. On Aug. 23, the neighbors were continuing to dispute access to the driveway. They could not agree. Police advised them it was a civil matter.

Help
On Aug. 26, a Heathcote Road woman called police after hearing a loud bang upstairs. The woman then said her husband was on scene and did not want her to call police for assistance. The woman also advised they were having trouble opening a locked door at the house. No parties were reported inside the locked room. The woman requested an exterior check of the residence, which yielded no findings. Patrol made contact with the husband who advised all was in order, and requested no further assistance.

On Aug. 27, the exterior of a glass paneled door was found to be broken after the Rock Creek Lane resident returned home from vacation, The interior pane was intact, and police found no signs of criminality.

Road rage
On Aug. 23, a driver reported he had been driving in Greenburgh when a motorist started yelling and following him closely until he got into Scarsdale’s jurisdiction on Fenimore Rd. The driver then said that the motorist then turned left onto Walworth Ave.

Accidents
A car accident occurred at Mamaroneck Road and the Hutchinson River Parkways ramps Aug. 23. Summonses were issued to one 23-year-old White Plains driver for aggravated unlicensed driving, a registration violation and failure to yield the right of way.

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

Cars and roadways
On Aug. 21, police asked a driver to move his parked car from a Webster Road work zone.
A Cornell Street woman returned home from vacation Aug. 21 and found one of her car windows to be broken. Police created a report and found no signs of criminality.
Police taped up a drooping wire on Lincoln Road and notified Verizon Aug. 21.
On Aug. 22, police gave directions to a driver on Popham Road looking for a highway entrance.
On Aug. 22, while conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Crossway and Lincoln Road, a black BMW traveling north on Crossway was driving in violation of the posted speed. Patrol stopped the vehicle and asked for the operator's driver's license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration. During investigation, police found that the vehicle had an expired registration. The operator also possessed a learner's permit. Police issued the 18-year-old Bronx driver appropriate summonses and towed the car to the Scarsdale Police Department's impound lot.
On Aug. 22, a Boulevard Road resident his car’s struts were damaged after driving over his street while it was milled for repaving and he hit a bump that had not been properly marked on Aug. 20. He was advised to contact his insurance company.
On Aug. 23, a driver reported some debris hit her windshield while she was driving on Post Road. Patrol observed a crack in the upper portion of the driver's side of the windshield. Dust and fragments left by this piece of debris gave the appearance that the damage was in fact inflicted recently. Police advised her to contact her insurance company.
A tree fell on Post Road Aug. 25. Police taped off the area and advised the highway department for removal.
An unlocked parking meter was found on Spencer Place Aug. 27. Police removed the coin cylinder.

Village code
Police used a doorbell camera to speak with a Fox Meadow Road woman and advise her that an interior alarm had been sounding for approximately 20 minutes. She said she would address it. After neighbors complained about the alarm while they were trying to sleep and refused police access to turn off the alarm, police issued a noise summons.

An alarm was sounding in a Boulder Brook Road house while contractors were performing floor work with windows open for ventilation Aug. 25. Police advised the homeowner and were given permission to remove batteries from the malfunctioning alarm.

On Aug. 25, a Shaw Road party host was advised to keep the noise level down after neighbors complained.

On Aug. 25, police issued a summons to a company that illegally posted an advertising sign in the Village right of way on Park Road.

Police informed people fishing at an Olmsted Road pond that fishing was not allowed as per a posted Village code sign Aug. 27.

On Aug. 27, a Dickel Road party host was advised to keep the noise level down after neighbors complained.

Lost and found
On Aug. 21, an Obry Driver reported mailing various documents to the passport renewal agency for a passport replacement in June. In July, she received the documents back, but she noticed her birth certificate was missing.

On Aug. 26, a passerby found an i-Phone on East Parkway. Police contacted the owner who picked up her lost phone.

On Aug. 26, another cell phone was also found on East Parkway. Police contacted the owner and facilitated the phone’s return.

Firefighters
On Aug. 23, firefighters assisted at separate Mamaroneck Road and Palmer Avenue car accidents.
Firefighters were dispatched to a gas leak inside a Scarsdale Avenue building Aug. 23. They encountered a heavy odor of natural gas in the street upon arrival and forced their way into the building. Con Edison arrived and shut the gas supply at the meter located on the exterior of the building. All doors were opened to allow for natural ventilation of the structure. Con Edison completed their survey of the property and concluded that the leak originated from inside the building. They locked the gas meter until a repair could be made.
A passing cement truck caused a utility pole to fall on Catherine Road and take down wires Aug. 24. Firefighters blocked to road for safety and stood by for Con Edison.
Firefighters helped a woman retrieve her cell phone after it fell through a Church Lane storm drain Aug. 25.
On Aug. 26, firefighters assisted at a Bronx River Parkway car accident.
On Aug. 27, firefighters were dispatched to Lee Road for carbon monoxide alarm activation. They found a gas-fired water heater was source for elevated CO readings in the basement and stood by for Con Edison. The water heater was shut off, and the resident was advised to service the unit prior to turning it back on.
On Aug. 27, firefighters assisted at a Weaver Street car accident.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Aug. 21-27 has been compiled from official information.

This police report is sponsored by Scarsdale Security who does more than just security. Contact them about remote video for your home or business. Call 914-722-2200 or visit their website.