Police Report: Crime: Boulevard BMW Stolen and Birchall Drive House Burglarized
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
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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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Police: Barry Road Man Loses $30K in Financial Scam, Dog Hit and Homeless Man Causes Lockdown At Nursery School
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Arrested: On March 15, Dashane A. Smith, 23 of the Bronx, was arrested on March 15 on charges of a suspended registration, aggravated unlicensed driving, driving without insurance, unlicensed driving, an uninspected motor vehicle and an equipment violation. The arrest followed a traffic stop due to police seeing Smith driving on Richbell Road with an outdated inspection sticker and a non-transparent front windshield. Smith was released on his own recognizance with an appearance ticket. The car’s license plates were seized, and the car was impounded.
Scam
On March 15, a Barry Road caller reported being the victim of a scam. The caller indicated that over the course of two days, he was scammed into retrieving over $30,000 from his bank account to put into a Bitcoin machine in New Jersey. He stated that he was contacted by what was thought to be Microsoft and Chase, respectively, in regards to fraudulent activity being reported. Both “agencies” advised the man that they needed the money to be able to rectify the situation. The man withdrew the money from his local Chase branch and drove to a gas station Bitcoin machine located in Northvale, NJ, to deposit the money. The man became suspicious and decided to report this incident to police. SPD.
Alcohol sale
On March 12, a caller reported he was upset about a denied alcohol sale at a Scarsdale Avenues business. He said that an individual in front of him who was clearly over age was not asked to show ID, and he was then refused sale of alcohol because he was not in possession of ID. The caller did not provide his age. A cashier confirmed this story and stated the caller appeared to be under age, which is why ID was requested.
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Concerns
A Cornell Street resident reported she saw, via a doorbell camera, someone attempting to break into her back door March 14. After patrol reviewed the video footage, it was determined that the resident saw a spider crawling over the lens – not an attempted intruder.
A man walking his dog on Post Road noticed a resident’s door was open March 14. Police checked the house and closed the door.
Prank
Teens rang a Dolma Road doorbell and ran away laughing March 15. The prank was recorded on video.
Homeless
Police contacted a White Plains shelter for a homeless person who was allegedly “having a hard time standing up” on East Parkway March 14. Police provided a courtesy transportation ride.
On March 15, preschool school staff on Greenacres Avenue called police to report a man on the school/church property. The man had already made contact with staff asking for shelter information. The man was allegedly polite but was not granted access to the building, due to it also being a school. Staff said it appeared that the man left the premises, but later they discovered he was still on the property. The preschool was placed on lockdown as a precaution. Patrol arrived on scene and spoke to man who said he was homeless and was taking a break at the location from riding his bicycle. The man was provided with shelter information but advised that he did not want to go to a shelter at this time. The man left the location without incident. Patrol conducted a walk through at the school and spoke with administration about the incident. Patrol stayed in the area during dismissal.
Police spoke with a homeless person near Mamaroneck Road tennis courts March 16. He declined offers of assistance from police.
Bicyclist struck
A bicyclist made a turn without signaling and struck the side of a car at Popham Road and Church Lane March 12. The 16-year-old bicyclist was treated by paramedics on site and refused further medical attention.
Civil matter
On March 12, patrol responded to Herkimer and Meadow roads and was met by an Uber driver who stated he terminated his passenger’s ride due to littering out of the window. He also alleged that the passenger became verbally hostile. The passenger confirmed that he littered and that the driver then terminated the ride. A second Uber picked up the passenger prior to patrol’s departure.
Road rage
Two drivers got out of their cars and argued over a traffic matter near a crosswalk at East Parkway and Spencer Place March 15. One of the drivers called police to de-escalate the situation. The other driver then drove off and went to headquarters. Police managed to calm down both drivers and wrote up a report of the incident.
Cars and roadways
Dispatch notified highway maintenance about a dead goose on Tompkins Road March 11.
Police twice asked the driver of a concrete truck to move to a new location on Carstensen Road for safe traffic flow March 11.
A split tree was in danger of falling into a power line on Drake Road March 11. Police notified the homeowner it was a private tree and informed Con Edison. The homeowner called a tree removal company to address it.
Police notified Verizon about low-hanging wires on Brookby Road March 11.
A Village employee took a photo of a license plate of a car allegedly involved in a hit and run accident at Carthage Road and Crossway March 12. Police are following up.
A resident complained about an idling school bus on Bell Road around 6 a.m. March 13. The driver said he had arrived in advance to take school students on a field trip. Police advised him to park the bus and not allow the engine to idle.
Police issued a parking citation to a driver who illegally parked in a handicap-designated spot in a Post Road parking lot March 13.
On March 13, a 31-year-old White Plains driver was issued summonses for unlicensed driving and equipment violations after a traffic stop on Post Road March 13.
Police called a tow for a disabled car on East Parkway March 13.
A parked car rolled into another parked car on East Parkway March 13. Police helped the owners exchange information.
Police provided traffic assistance on Heathcote Road March 15.
Police issued a summons to the owner of a car parked on grass on Rodney Road March 16.
On March 16, police pushed a branch, off the roadway at Griffin Avenue and Broadmoor Road.
Police placed traffic cones in a pothole on Walworth Avenue to alert drivers March 17.
Five car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Animals
A loose dog was found on Murray Hill Road and reunited with its owner March 12. Police issued the owner a summons.
A resident reported deer were running into yards on Old Lyme Road and Normandy Lane and was concerned “children might run into the deer, “on March 13. Police canvassed the area for the deer but did not see any loose animals.
A dog ran into the Crane Road near Carstensen Road March 15. A driver said she attempted to stop but was unable to do so and struck the dog, causing it to fatally succumb to injuries sustained in the accident. The dog’s owner said the dog escaped from her house while her kids were leaving for school. The dog’s vet picked up the deceased animal.
Village code
Police issued landscapers on Johnson Road and Palmer Avenue summonsed for violating the gas-blower ban, as per Village code, March 13.
Police removed an illegally posted sign from Heathcote Road as well as Fenimore Road March 16.
On March 17, police asked a Hampton Road resident to lower the volume of music after neighbors complained.
Lost and found
On March 13, a Hampton Road resident reported losing two license plates in the Village.
Firefighters
Firefighters assisted a car accident at Hamilton and Drake roads March 12.
Firefighters removed a padlock that had been placed on two bicycles, securing them together, on Lincoln Road, March 12.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak from a gas fireplace on Sheldrake Road March 13. Con Edison shut down the appliance.
Firefighters notified dispatch about a fallen communications wire on Post Road March 14.
On March 15, stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas odor on Claremont Road.
On March 16, a driver who suddenly started to feel ill stopped at fire department headquarters on Tomkins Road for assistance. Firefighters provided immediate assistance and called Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps. SVAC transported the man to White Plains Hospital Center.
On March 17, firefighters checked a Stratton Road house for possible carbon monoxide accumulation after a car was accidentally left running inside the garage. Air levels quality was determined to be safe.
This report covering police and fire department activity from March 11 - 17 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Car Crash On Walworth Avenue Plus Damaged and Stolen Parking Meters
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
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Local residents received an alert from the Village of Scarsdale about a serious accident on Walworth Avenue near Claremont Road at 3:30 pm on Thursday February 29 (Leap Day). We walked over to the scene and were shocked to find a heavily damaged Nissan in the middle of Walworth Avenue.
We learned that the driver, who was later identified as Miles Mitchell Henry was driving south on Walworth from White Plains when he struck a parked landscaping truck that was parked on the west side of the street. The impact caused severe damage to the passenger side of the 2019 Nissan Altima and it spun around into the northbound lane.
He sustained serious injuries and was taken to White Plains Medical Center by SVAC and is expected to survive. Both the car and truck were towed.
Police report that just before the collision, Henry had fled a traffic stop in White Plains. It turns out that he had a suspended license and was arrested for aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, driving without a license and moving from a lane unsafely.
Parking meters
On Feb. 27, police discovered a missing parking meter head from a meter on Chase Road and Spencer Place. It was determined that the meter head, valued at $250, had been stolen. Police notified the highway department for replacement. Multiple parking meter heads were found to be damaged, due to acts of criminal mischief, on Overhill Road, Boniface Circle and East Parkway March 1. Damage was estimated at around $1,500. Police notified the highway department for replacement.
Assistance
On Feb. 27, Catherine Road parents were worried about their 23-year-old daughter who said she was going out for drinks after work but did not return home by almost 11 p.m. After calling police, the parents made contact with their daughter, and the young woman’s father went out to pick her up.
A Tyler Road resident was concerned about water pooling in the yard Feb. 28. Police determined the water was being properly dispersed, although a catch basin on the property might be nearing maximum capacity.
A Saxon Woods Road resident called police to inquire about speaking with someone regarding her mental health March 2. Police spoke to health aides and advised them to contact family members of the resident to relay her wishes and concerns.
Suspicious
A Brambach Road caller reported two men stopped her adult daughter on the street to ask for directions, while her daughter was taking a walk Feb. 28. The caller found this suspicious and called police. Later, a male solicitor with a permit knocked on the daughter’s door, but she confirmed the solicitor was not one of the men who previously approached her.
A girl staying at her grandmother’s house was concerned to find the door open Feb. 28. Police determined it had been blown open by the wind.
A man with a red hat was banging on a Rural Drive doorway asking the resident to pave a driveway Feb. 29.
Cars and roadways
On Feb. 27, police removed a malfunctioning parking meter from Boniface Circle.
Patrol notified an on-call auto service to assist a driver whose car was failing to start at Popham and Tisdale roads Feb. 27.
Police asked a Bethel Road driver to move a parked car away from a fire hydrant Feb. 28.
Police notified the highway department about a fallen tree on Secor Road Feb. 28.
Police notified Verizon about fallen communications lines on Corell Road Feb. 29.
On Feb. 29, police closed a hatch to an open underground electrical box causing a hazard on Post Road.
On March 2, police conducted a traffic stop after observing a car pass through a stop sign at East Parkway and Christie Place. It was determined that the 64-year-old Jefferson Valley driver did not have a valid driver’s license. Police issued appropriate summonses.
An Uber driver parked in the wrong driveway while attempting to pick up a passenger on Morris Lane after midnight March 3. Police helped clear up the confusion.
A manhole cover was loose at Popham Road and Church Lane South March 3. Police put it back in place safely.
A black sedan was blocking the entrance to a Scarsdale Avenue business March 3. Police called for a tow and then asked the driver to move the car before the tow arrived.
Police issued multiple citations to illegally parked cars on Potter Road March 3.
Three car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Animals
On March 1, policed reunited a loose brown and white dog, found on Post Road, with its owner.
Lost and found
A passerby found a lost debit card in Rye. Police tried to make contact with the cardholder and also notified the banking institution, where a representative advised to destroy the card.
A caller reported losing a Honda car key somewhere in the Village Feb. 28.
A Wynmor Road resident reported losing license plates somewhere in the Village March 1.
Firefighters
On Feb. 26, firefighters assisted Fox Meadow Road residents with a water leak into a light fixture.
Smoke from a Post Road chimney was traced to a fire in the fireplace that was burning construction material Feb. 26.
On Feb. 27, a Stratton Road homeowner reported smelling smoke when she opened the clothes dryer in her house. Firefighters isolated the appliance and recommended that a technician evaluate it before using it again.
The backup battery to a sump pump in a Seneca Road house was sounding an alarm. Firefighters disconnected the battery and advised getting it serviced Feb. 29.
Firefighters assisted with a car accident on Walworth Avenue Feb. 29.
On March 1, firefighters assisted with a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
On March 1, firefighters assisted with a motorcycle accident on Mamaroneck Road.
On March 1, firefighters shut down a leaking boiler on Secor Road and advised having the appliance serviced by a plumber.
On March 2, firefighters assisted with two car accidents on the Bronx River Parkway, one car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway and one car accident at Post and Huntington roads.
On March 3, firefighters were called to a reported gas odor at Heathcote School on Palmer Avenue. Firefighters traced the odor to the gas meter and dispatched Con Edison. Con Edison detected leaks at a pressure reducer and under the concrete slab where the meters were located. Con Edison stayed on scene to make repairs.
An oven with pans left inside started smoking in a Heathcote Road structure March 3. Firefighters shut off the oven and ventilated the space.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Feb. 26 – March 3 has been compiled from official information.
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Hubcaps Stolen from Christie Place Garage and Lebanon Road Homeowner Issued Summons for Serving Alcohol at Youth Party
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Stolen hubcaps: On March 10, a Rock Creek Lane resident reported two hubcaps were stolen from his parked car in the Christie Place garage.
Scam
On March 5, a Stratton Road resident responded to an online advertisement for yard furniture posted on Scarsdale Buzz. The advertisement was posted by a person claiming to be “Aracelly Enahun Velez.” When the resident asked to see the furniture, she was asked for a $200 deposit. The resident did not pay the deposit but responded to the address where the yard furniture was advertised for sale. Upon arrival, she discovered that there was in fact no furniture for sale. The posting party requested payment via PayPal. The resident reported this online scam to deter any future victims.
Youth party
A caller complained about a loud party involving about 60 youths on Lebanon Road March 8. Police broke up the party and stood by until all youths dispersed or were picked up by parents or adults. Police observed multiple empty containers of alcoholic beverages and issued the homeowner a summons for violating the Westchester County social host law, as alcohol was being proved to minors and consumed by minors.
Identity theft
A Fenimore Road man reported someone used his personal information to open a fraudulent DIRECTV account March 8.
Suspicious
A man was allegedly taking photos and videos of children at Greenacres School playground March 7. School official called police who questioned the man. He said he was buying a house nearby and wanted to send his kids to the school, so he came to check it out. School security will contact police if the man returns.
Danger
A caller reported an axe-throwing cage was set up in an unsafe manner on Fenimore Road March 8. Police examined the scene ad noted the cage was actually a trailer that was parked on the resident’s front law, in violation of Village code. Police issued summonses.
A Quentin Road garage was flooding due to leaves blocking a drain March 9. Police notified the homeowner.
Civil matter
Neighbors who share a driveway on Griffen Avenue were arguing about posted signage on the driveway March 7. Police determined it was a civil matter, since the signage in question did not violate any Village codes.
Cars and roadways
Patrol removed a large rock from Post Road March 4.
A tree removal company on Drake Road and Forest Lane accidentally struck a car with the branches March 4. It was in New Rochelle’s jurisdiction, so police notified that department.
A white 2020 Mercedes was parked on Scarsdale Avenue, and police noticed it had unpaid parking tickets totaling about $670 March 4. They called for a tow to impound the car.
Patrol removed accident debris from River Road March 4.
Police notified the highway department about potholes on Bypass March 4 and Mamaroneck Road March 5.
A commuter chained a moped to a stop sign at Brambach Road and Alida Drive and walked to the train station at 6 a.m., according to witnesses, March 5. Police ticketed the moped at 10:30 a.m.
A pothole on Mamaroneck Road, in front of the Weinberg Nature Center, caused a driver to sustain a flat tire March 5.
A special education bus driver reported being stuck behind four cars on Sage Terrace March 6. Police asked the drivers to move their cars so the bus could pass.
Police called a tow for a disabled car on Weaver Street March 6.
Police issued summonses for overnight parking violations on Brambach Road and illegal parking in handicap spots in a Post Road lot March 7.
Village Hall staff was concerned about a man who frequently parks in their lot March 7. Police questioned the man, who said he was an Uber driver waiting for his next local ride request. He said he does not like to park in front of houses and thought the lot would be a good and safe alternative.
A Fox Meadow Road resident complained about a Con Edison truck that allegedly parked on the edge of his lawn March 7 and caused damage. Police advised the resident to speak with Con Edison directly.
Police questioned a driver parked in a Palmer Avenue parking lot at 2:30 a.m., March 8. The driver said she wanted to make a phone call and did not want to disturb her sleeping family. Police advised the parking lot was closed after business hours and it was not an appropriate location for such calls.
Police notified Verizon about a fallen wire on Sprague Road March 8.
A car sustained two flat tires from a Palmer Avenue pothole March 6. Police called a tow for the car and gave the driver a courtesy ride. Highway workers were notified about the pothole for repair.
Three car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Dogs
A loose dog appeared at a Brite Avenue back door March 7. Police took custody of the dog, located its owner and reunited the dog with its family.
Police helped the Westchester County Department of Health verify a Murray Hill Road dog’s health records March 8.
A Coralyn Road homeowner put a barking dog insider after neighbors complained of noise March 8.
Village code
Police issued a summons to a River Road resident for improper placement of garbage, including placing garbage on a neighbor’s property, March 5.
An illegally posted sign on Bypass was discarded March 5.
A Wayside Lane resident was draining pool water onto the street March 8. Police advised the resident to shut off the pump and get a permit.
A generator was running and causing noise on Fox Meadow Road March 8. Police turned it off.
A discarded alarm was sounding in a Roosevelt Avenue dumpster March 10. Police
removed the batteries.
Lost and found
An Olmsted Road resident reported losing a front license plate March 6.
On March 8, a caller reported losing a wallet somewhere in the Village.
A Gatehouse Road man reported finding car keys in his mailbox March 8. He said the keys did not belong to him.
Firefighters
On March 4, firefighters responded to a reported truck fire at the intersection of Boulevard and Post Road. On arrival, units found a delivery truck and no fire. The driver explained that there had been flames coming from the undercarriage of the truck, near the oil pan. Units found some charred wiring next to the oil pan. The driver was advised of the problem.
Firefighters assisted with an accident involving injuries on the Bronx River Parkway March 4.
Firefighters helped EMS workers lift a patient inn Edgewood from the floor to the bed March 4.
Firefighters assisted with an accident involving injuries on Post Road March 6.
On March 7, firefighters responded to a report of an orange glow in a window of a private Madison Road house. On arrival units found a purple glow in two windows on the third floor. There was no heat signature on the structure. The glow appears to be coming from a colored light or a reptile light.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a possible gas leak in a Dolma Road house March 7.
The engine compartment of a car caught on fire following an accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway March 8. Firefighters extinguished the fire and made sure the driver was in proper care of EMS personnel. The driver was taken to the hospital, accompanied by police.
Firefighters helped a Hampton Road resident use a borrowed pump to extract water from a flooding patio to prevent water entry to the house’s basement March 10.
A Tompkins Road resident fell in the basement and needed help March 10. Firefighters broke into the house so EMS personnel could assist the resident.
This report covering police and fire department activity from March 4 -10 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Alfa Romeo Stolen From Park Road Garage
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Car theft: A burglar alarm alerted police to a Park Road house from which a $20,000 Alfa Romeo car and key fob had just been stolen Feb. 20.
Identity theft
On Feb. 23, a Spier Road resident reported receiving multiple inquiries on his credit report that he did not authorize. One was from a car dealership regarding a fraudulent car purchase attempt.
A Mamaroneck Road man reported being the victim of identity theft Feb. 23.
Harassment
On Feb. 20, a River Road resident reported a man engaged the resident in unsolicited conversation.
Mischief
A Walworth Avenue resident reported youths rang his doorbell, giggled and ran away after dark Feb. 24.
Suspicious
At 1 a.m., Feb. 25, an Ogden Road caller reported a woman banged on his door screaming for help and requesting an ambulance; then she left the area in a car described as a blue or gray BMW sedan.
Bicycle
A Post Road man reported someone placed a bicycle in his garage Feb. 25. He did not know what to do with the bicycle.
Cars and roadways
Police tied a loose telephone wire to a tree on Weaver Street and notified Verizon Feb. 19.
An Uber driver was waiting for a scheduled fare on Olmsted Road Feb. 20. Police advised the driver to find a better location to wait.
Police identified a car with scofflaw status resulting from $840 in unpaid parking tickets parked on Chase Road Feb. 20. The owner returned to the car prior to it being towed and promised to resolve the matter in Village Court.
A driver reported that a Post Road flagger accidentally hit his car with the flag Feb. 21. The side mirror sustained minor damage.
Police assisted two Brambach Road neighbors settle an issue related to car damage that one neighbor caused to the other Feb. 22.
On Feb. 22, police conducted a traffic stop of a speeding Mercedes on Chase Road. Police officers issued the 28-year-old Port Chester driver summonses for speeding, an equipment violation, operating a car without insurance and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
On Feb. 23, an unknown vehicle with an unknown operator drove onto the front lawn of a Stratton Rd. house. The vehicle struck the mailbox, causing damage, and then struck the front step and walkway, also causing damage, and left deep tire tracks across the lawn prior to leaving the property.
On Feb. 24, a Stratton Road resident reported a car drove onto his yard and damaged it.
A water leak was reported in the roadway of Dobbs Terrace Feb. 25.
Dogs
On Feb. 19, police reunited a loose dog with its owner on Kingston Road.
Village code
On Feb. 19, police removed illegally posted advertising signs on Stratton Road and Weaver Street, and they disposed of the signs. They also removed and discarded illegally posted signs on Post Road – and they issued violation summons.
On Feb. 24, police removed illegally posted advertising signs on Brewster and Olmsted roads, and they disposed of the signs.
Firefighters
On Feb. 20, firefighters shut the gas connection to a Bradley Road stove due to a leak. They advised the homeowner to consult with a plumber or repairperson.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of gas leak on Greenacres Avenue. Investigation uncovered a service line in a shallow trench with a pinhole leak, emitting an audible hissing.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas odor report in a Kensington Road home Feb. 22.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Feb. 19-25 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.
