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Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig

Published: 02 April 2015

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According to Scarsdale Middle School officials, some students were waiting for a school bus at the corner of Greenacres and Walworth on the morning of April 1 when they noticed an adult male in a car waiting for the light to change. There was a dog in the front seat. The boys commented about the dog, and the man asked them if they wanted to pet the dog. The kids wisely refused, and the car left when the light changed. The students got on their bus, went to school and reported the incident to their House Counselor.

The Counselor contacted the police department's youth officer who sent officers to the school to interview the boys. The students were very helpful in providing the officers with a description of the man, his car and the dog. At this point in time, the police do not regard what happened as an attempt to lure the boys into the car, but they are following up by checking out the area where it occurred. Police will be monitoring the area in marked and unmarked cars, particularly at drop off and pick up times. They will do so even while we are on spring break in case they are able to locate the car and the individual for follow up.

According to an email message distributed by the middle school to parents, "This situation may provide you with a good opportunity to reinforce with your own children that they should avoid contact with strangers and should report to adults any suspicious activity."

Two men arrested for DWI

At 10:30 p.m., March 28, police arrested Katsuo Katano, 61, of Mamaroneck, on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense) and aggravated DWI following a car accident at the corner of Mamaroneck Road and Palmer Avenue. There, Katano rear-ended his 2006 Ford van into the back of a 2014 BMW, while the BMW was stopped at a red traffic light. Katano said he did not see the red light. Katano showed visible signs of intoxication and admitted to police that he "had two beers" earlier that night. Katano was unable to successfully perform field sobriety tests. An alco-sensor breath screening test and a Datamaster test each indicated a positive blood alcohol reading of .21 percent. Katano's van was impounded. Katano was released on his own recognizance to his wife. He was issued an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court on April 8.

At 2:30 a.m., March 29, police arrested a second person – Frank Cardillo, 30, of Scarsdale –for alleged drunk driving this week after a Continental Road man reported seeing a car drive across a neighbor's lawn and hearing a man moaning outside. After arriving on the scene, police officers noticed Cardillo lying face down on the ground beside his 1998 Chevy Blazer. Fresh tire tracks across a lawn and leading to the SUV were consistent with the witness's description of events. Police and members of Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps approached Cardillo, and Cardillo said, "I am inebriated." His eyes were glassy; his speech was blurred; and there was vomit and mucus on his face and jacket. There was also vomit inside and outside Cardillo's car. Cardillo said he left work about an hour earlier and drank vodka, beer and shots of Fireball brand liquor. As Cardillo began moving around on the ground in an attempt to get up, police noticed a handgun tucked inside Cardillo's waistband. Cardillo was instructed not to move, and police removed the handgun, as well as a pocketknife found in his pocket. Cardillo stated he had several permits for the handgun. He also had licenses to be an armed security guard. SVAC examined Cardillo, and Cardillo refused further medical treatment. While driving Cardillo to headquarters for arrest processing, Cardillo vomited out the window of the patrol car. At headquarters, Cardillo said he backed his car out of his driveway but then decided not to drive anywhere because he realized how intoxicated he was. He said he then pulled his car back onto his property. He said he began yelling and moaning because he needed help for his severely intoxicated condition. A Datamaster test measured Cardillo's blood alcohol level at .14 percent. He was charged with DWI (first offense) and DWI with a blood alcohol content of at least .08 of one percent. Cardillo's handgun was vouchered at headquarters for safekeeping while Cardillo fell asleep at headquarters. At 8 a.m., police work him up, and he was surprised to learn he had vomited in his car and in patrol's car. He remembered backing his car out of his driveway and attempting to park it again. Cardillo was released on his own recognizance with an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court, returnable on April 8.

Men attempt to cash fraudulent checks

On March 27, police responded to Bank of America on Wilmot Road on the report of a counterfeit check. According to the bank manager, a man came into the bank around 1:30 p.m. and attempted to cash a check for $720.30 written as "cash." Upon examination of the check, the teller realized that the signature on the check did not match the writing on the rest of the check. The teller copied the check and noticed it did not contain the security features that are present when legitimate checks are copied. As the teller was looking into the check, the man who brought the check into the bank asked to use the restroom. However, instead of using the restroom, he used the opportunity to retrieve his documents and flee the bank. Upon investigation of the incident, another bank employee stated he recognized the man from a previous attempt to cash a check fro $819.08 written to himself on March 4. Later it was determined the check had been fraudulent, and the man's Bank of America account was closed by the bank's fraud department. According tot the police report, bank officials felt the man's account was only used to facilitate such fraudulent transactions.

The fraudulent check was made out against a woman's bank account. Police contacted the woman's son and daughter. They helped their mother make necessary changes to the account to safeguard its security. They informed police that their mother wrote a check to Visa earlier this month, but the check never reached its destination after it was mailed.

On both March 27 and March 4, a second man came into the bank and attempted to cash a different fraudulent check. On March 27, the check was written for $2,863.89 from a company called "HVAC, Inc." The man did not show identification; nor did he have an account with the bank. When the teller showed suspicions regarding the check, the man left the bank without the check or the deposit slip. The deposit slip stated an alleged address in the Bronx. The suspect was described as a black man in his mid twenties, with short hair and a thin build. He was wearing jeans. Police attempted to contact HVAC Inc. by leaving a voicemail message requesting a callback.

According to the police report, bank officials alerted area branches about the incidents, and the first man that attempted to cash the fraudulent check on March 27 was later arrested by White Plains police for a similar incident in their jurisdiction. Police did not release the name of the suspect but said he was a 21-year-old man from Mount Vernon.

Car break-ins

An unlocked 2013 Cadillac Escalade parked in a Brite Avenue driveway was entered overnight March 22, and more than $50 in items were stolen. These items included $40 in quarters, $10 cash, an EZ Pass and miscellaneous children's DVDs. The owner discovered the crime upon noticing her glove box was open and heavily tossed. She reported the crime March 23.

On March 24, an Olmsted Road woman reported items had been stolen from her husband's parked car sometime between 10 p.m., March 22 and 7 a.m., March 23. The only stolen item listed in the police report was a raincoat.

Man arrested for pay bills with resident's account number

On March 27, police arrested Shamnarine Mangroo, 42, of Richmond Hill, on charges of fourth-degree grand larceny and third-degree possession of a forged instrument. According to the arrest report, Mangroo had been using a River Road resident's checking account and routing numbers to make payments to an American Express account he held jointly with his brother-in-law. Mangroo obtained the numbers from a check he found on the floor of the button factory where he works, and he used his cell phone to make the payments. During an interview with detectives, Mangroo admitted to altering a letter from Capital One Bank to reflect a non-existent banking error which was intended to serve as account verification. Following his arrest, Mangroo was released on $500 cash bail posted by his brother-in-law. He is due to appear in Scarsdale Village Justice Court on April 9.

Counterfeit checks

On March 26, a Bradley Road man reported he received a call from a check cashing business in Yonkers regarding a suspicious check. At that location, a woman attempted to cash a check for $823.56, allegedly written from the man's business account. The man said he did not know the woman and had never issued the check in question. The check cashing company held the check, and the man picked it up the next day. He reported the incident to police March 27.

Identity theft

On March 23, a Donellan Road man complained his personal information had been used to open fraudulent credit card accounts. One account was opened at Game Stop and had accumulated charges of $1,600. Other accounts were opened at Victoria's Secret, TJ Maxx, Home Goods and Marshalls. The credit card companies were informed, and the accounts were cancelled. The man was told he would not be responsible for the fraudulent charges.

On March 27, a Tunstall Road resident reported he was contacted by a Hawaiian financial institution in regard to a fraudulent credit card application submitted in January. He believed it was an isolated incident until he received a letter from the IRS informing him of a $19,000 refund. Since the man had not even filed his 2014 tax return, he contacted the IRS and reported the fraud.

Fraudulent tax return

On March 23, a Black Birch Lane woman reported someone filed fraudulent tax returns for 2013 and 2014 in her name. She learned about the fraudulent returns when attempting to file her current 2014 tax return electronically.

On March 29, a Kent Road man reported receiving correspondence from the IRS regarding a 2014 tax return that was inconsistent with the tax return he filed. He reported the return as fraudulent.

Computer scam

On March 25, a Dobbs Terrace woman reported she had been tricked by a caller who alleged he was from a "Microsoft corporation help line" and could help her remotely fix a "security breach" problem with her computer. According to the woman, the caller solicited business from her by stating her computer was having a problem. The caller then obtained remote access to her computer and "froze" the computer. In addition, the woman said she answered questions over the phone to provide personal and financial information. She first provided the man with her credit card number to pay for the "$145. Later the man called the woman and said he was having difficulty processing her credit card payment. He asked her to send him the payment by Western Union. The woman became suspicious and realized she was also locked out of her computer. She called her financial institutions to freeze all credit accounts, pending the issue of new account numbers.

Litter

A Spier Road man called police at 6:30 a.m., March 23, to report beer bottles and a skull on his front lawn. On the scene, officers determined the bottles and a toy Styrofoam skull were rubbish. The items were discarded.

Smoking

A group of four kids were sitting in and standing around a parked pickup truck and black sedan on Cayuga Road at 11 p.m., March 24. One of the kids said they had been at one kid's parent's house on Mamaroneck Road. They left the house because they wanted to smoke cigarettes. They apologized for causing concern and returned to the parent's house.

ATM

After a call from a concerned citizen at 6:30 p.m., March 26, police questioned a man working on an ATM machine inside the Chase Bank branch on Palmer Avenue. The man confirmed he was an official technician performing scheduled maintenance of the ATM's shutter mechanism.

Syringes

On March 27, a Rochambeau Road resident found six syringes on the side of his property. Police picked up the syringes and placed them in a protective sharps container until they could be disposed of properly.

Mean woman

A Garth Road man reported he misdialed when attempting to call a local deli and spoke with a woman who was "very mean" March 27. Police explained that while the woman's tone may have been unnerving, the call was not a matter necessitating police response.

Assistance

Police stood by while a Quaker Ridge woman retrieved her things from her mother's house March 25. The woman originally called police alleging her mother would not let her in the house.

Dog bite

A 16-year-old boy was bitten by a small dog on Brewster Road near the high school around 5 p.m., March 26. The dog, as well as another dog, were being walked by a person at the time. The person apologized after the dog bit the boy. The boy went to the hospital after being bitten and was advised he would have to undergo a series of rabies shots if he was unable to determine if the dog's vaccines were up to date. He hoped to track down the dog and its owner by reviewing dog license records. Patrol advised him to check with Village Hall for that information. On March 27, the boy and his mother contacted police with possible ownership information about the dog in question. Police, the boy and his mother went to a Hampton Road house, where the dog was properly identified. The homeowner said she uses a dog walking service and was unaware of a bite incident. She called her dog walker, who confirmed the bite had occurred. The homeowner provided police, the boy and his mother with paperwork documenting that the dog's vaccines were up to date. Police advised the woman to quarantine the dog for ten days, as per public health policy.

Wire down

A secondary power line ruptured on Weaver Street and fell into the roadway March 27. Patrol notified nearby residents to stay inside their houses for safety, while waiting for Con Edison to arrive.

Pedestrian struck

On March 25, a 58-year-old Sleepy Hollow construction worker was stuck by a 2003 Nissan in a Post Road driveway March 25. The Nissan was being driven by a 66-year-old Eastchester man. The construction worker was taken to White Plains Hospital Center for evaluation.

Cars and roadways

A resident complained of numerous potholes on the Heathcote Bypass March 23. Police notified the highway department for repair.

Police directed traffic around a work zone at Fenimore and Tompkins roads while members of the building department worked on a manhole Feb. 24.

On March 25, police located the drivers of four parked cars that were blocking access to Scarsdale Avenue sewers. The drivers moved their cars.

Patrol placed flares around a disabled truck at Crane and Post roads March 25. The driver was awaiting a tow.

On March 26, police asked workers to move their parked cars from Montrose Road in order to allow school buses to get through.

A driver reported getting a flat tire from a piece of loose metal on Post Road March 26. The metal was embedded in the driver's tire, and there was no other debris in the roadway.

On March 28, police notified the water department about a water main break on Taunton Road. On March 29, water from the leak was freezing and causing ice to form on the road. Police notified the highway and water departments.

Patrol stood by a parked car on Depot Place and Popham Road while a driver waited for a tow for his stalled car March 28.

A driver sustained a flat tire from a Murray Hill Road pothole March 28. Police stood by to provide a safe area while the driver changed his tire.

Six car accidents were reported in the village this week.

Lost and found

A person found a wallet on a Metro North train and brought it to headquarters March 23. It contained personal documents, cash and Chinese currency. Police attempted to contact the owner but were unsuccessful.

A Sage Terrace man reported losing his wallet somewhere in the village March 24. It contained his driver's license, credit cards, an attorney registration card and $25 cash.

On March 27, a Lyons Road man reported losing a package containing two license plates somewhere in the village.

A passerby found car keys on Brewster Road and brought them to headquarters March 29. Police attempted to find the owner but were unsuccessful.

Arrest on warrant

On March 25, Jonathan Fernandez, 22, of Mt. Vernon, turned himself in on the strength of an active bench warrant previously issued out of Scarsdale Village Justice Court. He was released on $500 cash bail and issued an appearance ticket for April 8.

Fire

Firefighters unplugged the power supply to a Penn Road sump pump with a jammed switch March 25.

Firefighters shut power to a malfunctioning air handler in a Carthage Road attic and advised the homeowner to have the unit serviced.

On March 26, alarmed by a recent gas explosion in New York City, a Catherine Road resident asked firefighters to examine her gas meter because she had allegedly been smelling gas near the meter for about a year. Firefighters' meters did not detect the presence of any gas. They notified Con Edison for follow-up.

Firefighters shut power to an arcing electrical outlet in a Post Road house March 27. They advised the resident to call an electrician for service.

Firefighters called the water department about a fire hydrant that was damaged in a car accident on Post Road March 29.

On March 29, firefighters turned off a stove in a Wakefield Road house because the owner smelled gas. Con Edison was notified.

This week, firefighters assisted at three car accidents in the village and on the Hutchinson River Parkway. They responded to two false carbon monoxide alarms and seven false fire alarms caused by device malfunction, construction work, a smoke machine, cooking smoke and dust.

This report covering police and fire department activity from March 23-29 was compiled from official information.

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Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig

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Identity theft: On April 2, a Lawrence Road woman reported someone made an unauthorized wire transfer from her Citibank savings account. She discovered it while checking her online account records April 1. Citibank's fraud department was notified. The person who made the unauthorized transfer executed the transaction at a New York City bank branch by presenting a fraudulent passport and providing personal account information.

Fraudulent tax returns

On March 31, a Hamilton Road woman and a Carthage Road man each reported someone filed a fraudulent tax return in their names. No monetary losses were incurred. The fraudulent returns were not related.

On April 4, a Franklin Road resident reported a fraudulent tax return was filed his name. In addition, Experian reported a fraudulent account was opened in the resident's name. The resident informed the IRS and Experian of the fraud. The resident signed up for a credit monitoring service.

On April 4, a Brewster Road resident reported someone filed fraudulent tax returns in his name and his wife's name in 2013 and 2014. A fraudulent refund check was allegedly issued to the suspect, but the IRS would not release any details regarding the check.

Domestic incident

On March 30, a man asked police for advice about obtaining an order of protection for his brother and his family due to an ongoing domestic relations problem.

Missing person

On April 4, a Quaker Ridge resident reported a 79-year-old person from Massachusetts was missing in the village. According to the police report, the person was subsequently located. No other information was made available.

Criminal mischief

On April 5, two village traffic signs were knocked down on Palmer Avenue. Remnants of a vehicle's undercarriage and tire were left behind at the scene. Police picked up the signs, and a note was made for the highway department to reposition the signs as soon as possible. The incident was classified as criminal mischief.

Social Security number

A Graham Road woman reported her secretary accidentally emailed the woman's Social Security number to an incorrect email address April 3. The email address was similar to the woman's correct email address, with the exception of two characters. The woman said she has taken precautionary measures to safeguard her personal information. She was advised to inform police if she discovers any criminal activity or identity theft as a result of the improperly emailed Social Security number.

Welfare check

At the request of a concerned daughter, police and Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps checked the welfare of an 86-year-old Heathcote woman March 31. The woman refused medical assistance, and SVAC noticed the woman might not have taken her medication the previous night. Patrol informed the daughter and advised her to go to her mother's house to make sure she was living in her usual conditions. The daughter said she would check on her mother that evening.

Lost iPhone

A Crossway woman lost her iPhone at a CVS store in Eastchester and remotely locked it April 1. Later she used a tracking feature to trace the phone's location to a house on Secor Road. The woman retrieved her phone from the homeowner of the Secor Road house who had found the phone and brought it home. Police advised the person who found the phone to always notify local authorities about the discovery of lost property.

Parking dispute:

On April 1, a woman reported a man yelled at her in the high school parking lot because he did not approve of where she parked her car. The woman noted the man's license plate number and reported the incident to police. Police called the man and spoke with his wife. The man refused to speak with patrol but said he would accept communication by email. Patrol advised the man to contact police about any future parking problems, as opposed to taking matters into his own hands.

Aggressive driving:

Two men walked into headquarters for help resolving an issue regarding alleged aggressive driving April 1. The men each gave different stories to police regarding the incident. They eventually left headquarters after the matter was diffused.

Unwanted visitor:

At 9 p.m., April 1, a Drake Road resident reported someone knocked on his door, requesting permission to enter the house. The resident did not open the door because he was not expecting any visitors, and he felt it was too late to open the door to a stranger. The person was described as a white man in his 20s, with black hair, wearing a jumpsuit.

Dog waste

On April 1, a Brite Avenue homeowner reported a neighbor's dog has been defecating on her yard for approximately one year, and the owner has not been cleaning up after the dog. The homeowner thought these actions might be intentional and related to a previous dispute over the property line between the two houses. Police spoke with the dog owner about village code regarding proper disposal of dog waste. The owner said she understood patrol's instructions.

Wildlife

On April 2, an injured hawk was blocking traffic at the intersection of Olmsted and Brewster roads. The hawk eventually flew into a Hickory Lane yard, where it was picked up by a wildlife rehabilitator.

A Chesterfield Road homeowner reported a bat was loose inside her house with her children at 9 p.m., April 2. From outside the house, patrol could see the bat flying around in an interior upstairs room. Patrol shut the door to the room, trapping the bat inside. Patrol provided the homeowner with a trapper's phone number. The trapper said he could come to the house in 45 minutes to catch the bat.

Cars and roadways

On March 31, police noticed a large pothole at Brite Avenue and Donellan Road. The highway department said Con Edison would have to make the repair because the pothole was due to a sunken gas cut. Police placed a traffic cone over the hole and informed Con Edison.

Patrol notified the highway department about several large potholes on Huntington Avenue and Franklin Road March 31.

A car parked on Freightway Road was missing its front right tire and taking up two spaces March 31. Patrol issued a summons for improper parking to the registered owner.

Patrol helped a driver change a flat tire at the intersection of Fenimore Road and Walworth Avenue March 31.

On April 4, police called a towing company to help a driver who had accidentally locked his keys in his car with the engine running on Webster Road.

Patrol notified the water department about a broken water main on Birchall Drive April 4.

A driver was reportedly slumped over her steering wheel at Burgess and Richbell roads at 9 p.m., April 4. Police arrived to investigate the call and discovered the driver in good condition. She was lost and had stopped to consult a map.

Patrol helped a driver move her disabled car from Heathcote and Post roads April 5. The car was parked at Village Hall, and the driver said her husband would pick up the car for repair the next morning.

Six car accidents were reported in the village this week.

Village code

On April 4, police advised a Canterbury Road landscaper he was not permitted to use gas-powered blowers before 10 a.m. that day. The landscaper apologized and promised to comply with village code.
Police issued a summons to another landscaper for using a gas-powered blower on Innes Road before 10 a.m., April 4.

After receiving a report of reckless driving by a silver SUV and a black sedan in the parking lot of Edgewood School at 7:30 p.m., April 5, police found the cars parked at the school. Patrol spoke with both drivers and advised them of the complaint. Patrol advised the drivers to leave school grounds immediately since it was after dark.

Fire

On March 31, a woman called firefighters because she kept receiving calls stating her house was on fire. She thought the calls were pranks because she checked her entire house and found no cause for alarm. Firefighters checked her house and confirmed there was no fire. They checked with the dispatcher and learned there was a house fire at a similar street address but in a different jurisdiction.

On March 31, firefighters helped Con Edison check over 20 houses for possible gas infiltration after a gas leak was discovered in the sewer system on Harvest Road.

Firefighters called Con Edison about an outdoor gas odor on Fox Meadow Road and positive gas readings in nearby storm drains March 31.

A self-cleaning oven would not open in a Windward Lane kitchen April 1. The resident was concerned that the adjacent cabinets might be too hot. Firefighters used a thermal imaging camera and determined the kitchen cabinets were not at risk of burning. The oven was determined to be functioning properly.

Firefighters advised a Garden Road resident to call for boiler service after a smoke odor was detected in the house without cause for alarm.

Firefighters called Con Edison about a Hamilton Road gas leak caused by a contractor puncturing a gas line April 1. Firefighters helped check nearby homes for safety.

A pipe in an Oakstwain Road pool house was leaking water into two Donellan Road basements April 1, Firefighters shut water and advised the homeowner to call a plumber. Water damage occurred in both Donellan Road houses.

A hot water boiler was under pressure and leaking water in a Mamaroneck Road house April 2.

Firefighters shut off the boiler's automatic water fill valve and turned off gas and electricity connections.

Firefighters extinguished a small pile of debris smoldering in a Valley Road yard April 2. The cause of the fire was undetermined, but the report noted there was "no evidence of intentional ignition."

A car was left running in a Brite Avenue garage for approximately 16 hours, after an elderly resident asked her housekeeper to start the car for her. At 4:15 a.m., April 3, a carbon monoxide alarm went off in the house, and the elderly homeowner self evacuated. Firefighters detected extremely high levels of carbon monoxide in the house and dropping levels of oxygen. They put on protective equipment, turned off the running car and used a fan to ventilate the house. Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps treated the homeowner for carbon monoxide poisoning and took her to White Plains Hospital Center for further care.

Smoke on Autenreith Road was caused by a resident burning something as part of a religious observation April 3.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a reported gas odor on Dolma Road April 3.
Smoke near the Bronx River Parkway was coming from a car with a broken radiator hose April 4.

Food residue ignited in a self-cleaning oven in a Hillview Drive house April 4. The fire self extinguished before firefighters arrived. Firefighters confirmed the fire did not extend beyond the oven. They advised the homeowner to wait until the oven cooled off before opening it and removing large pieces of food residue.

Firefighters helped Hartsdale firefighters with a brush fire near the Metro North train tracks in Hartsdale April 5.

This week, firefighters assisted at one car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway. They responded to 15 false fire alarms caused by device malfunction, cooking smoke, burnt microwave food and heat from a hair dryer.

This report covering police and fire department activity from March 30 – April 5 was compiled from official information. Scarsdale Village Justice Court was not in session April 1.

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A taxi driver realized his passenger was confused about her address in Scarsdale, so the driver came to headquarters for help around midnight March 18. Police asked the woman for her name and looked up her address, which was a Scarsdale P.O. within the jurisdiction of Yonkers. Officers called Yonkers police for assistance and learned that they had just released a missing person's report for someone matching the woman's name and description. A Yonkers police officer and the woman's son came to headquarters to pick her up.

Identity theft
On March 18, a Lockwood Road resident reported someone filed a fraudulent 2014 tax return in his name. He learned about it after receiving a letter regarding a suspicious return. He notified the IRS, and the IRS started a fraud investigation.
On March 21, a Dobbs Terrace man reported someone fraudulently used his credit card for at least two transactions totaling approximately $25. Additionally, an attempt to process a $700 charge was declined. The man still had the credit card in his possession and did not know how his information had been compromised.

Dispute
A Greenacres resident reported receiving several phone calls and texts instructing the resident to stay away from the caller/texter March 18. The resident did not know who was sending the messages, but a counselor familiar with the incident suggested the messages might be coming from a friend with whom the resident had been in a dispute. Later the counselor confirmed this and said the two friends had resolved their dispute.

Bottles and cans
A Richelieu Road homeowner reported seeing a woman going through her garbage at 7 a.m., March 18. Police drove to the street and saw a woman carrying a large plastic bag full of bottles and cans. The woman said she had removed the bottles and cans from recycling bins placed on public property and had not taken anything from private property. She said she wanted to return the bottles and cans for their deposits.

Footprints
A Kingston Road homeowner reported footprints close to the perimeter of his house March 16. His housekeeper said she saw the man and described him as wearing a white jacket. Later the homeowner realized the man was a pest control technician who had been conducting an inspection.

Welfare check
A concerned friend asked police to check the welfare of an elderly Chateaux Circle resident March 19. Police learned the resident had been taken to White Plains Hospital Center and admitted for care. Police informed the concerned friend.

Bus ride
A Beeline bus driver stopped his bus at Post and Crane roads and asked police to address an incident in which a passenger allegedly made threatening statements toward the driver March 16. The passenger admitted to making a comment after the driver allegedly touched the passenger's leg while asking for the fare. The passenger was given a transfer slip and was asked to leave the bus.

Blocked in
A subcontractor and a general contractor had a dispute at a Murray Hill Road job site March 18. The subcontractor told police he no longer wanted to work on the job, and the general contractor allegedly blocked the roadway preventing the subcontractor from leaving. The general contractor moved his car before police arrived.

Scofflaw
While issuing a parking ticket at an expired meter on East Parkway March 17, police realized the car had an active Scofflaw status for unpaid parking tickets totaling $480. Police called a towing company, but the owner arrived on the scene first. Police told the driver she needed to resolve the unpaid parking tickets at Scarsdale Village Justice Court to avoid having the car impounded.
On March 18, a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta parked on Depot Place was identified as having active Scofflaw status. Police called a tow truck, and the car was impounded.

Pedestrian hit
On March 20, a man came to headquarters and reported being struck in the leg by a car while walking in a marked crosswalk at Popham Road and Depot Place March 19. The driver allegedly asked the man if he was OK following the accident, and the man said he was. The man wanted to report the accident.

Cars and roads
Police issued a summons to the owner of a car parked in violation of a two-hour parking restriction on Lockwood Road March 16.
An area of Murray Hill Road was closed due to a fallen tree leaning on electrical wires March 17.
A tree pulled down wires at the intersection of Stonehouse and Crane roads March 17.
Police removed a large branch from Palmer Avenue March 17.
A caller reported a possible water main break in front of a Fox Meadow Road house March 17. On scene, police observed a small amount of pooling water on the roadway. They deduced it was caused by melting snow.
An area around Palmer Avenue and Bansom Road was hazardous due to ice March 17. Police stood by until the highway department arrived with salt.
Police notified the highway department about a storm drain cover that got pushed out of place March 18.
Police directed traffic around a disabled car on Fenimore Road while the driver waited for a tow March 20.
A person driving on Post Road reported receiving a flat tire after striking a large rock in the roadway March 21. Since the loose rock had been part of a homeowner's house number display, patrol spoke with the homeowner about the hazardous condition of the deteriorating display. The homeowner promised to have her husband call a contractor for repair.
Police put flares around a disabled car awaiting roadside assistance on Fenimore Road March 21.
Eleven accidents were reported in the village and on parkways this week.

Dog
A woman found a loose Golden Retriever on Weaver Street near the Hutchinson River Parkway exit March 21. The dog was not wearing tags. Police called New Rochelle Humane Society, and a representative picked up the dog. Police also issued a citation for the owner, should the dog be claimed.

Civil matter
A Burgess Road man complained about construction vehicles parked on the driveway he shares with a neighbor March 21. Police advised the man it was a civil matter.

Village code
A truck driver was attempting to deliver milk to DeCicco Marketplace at 5:30 a.m., March 16. When police told him village code prohibited deliveries before 7 a.m., the driver apologized and stated he was new to the route. Patrol spoke with the store manager, who said he would speak with vendors about appropriate delivery times.
Following up on a report of an "incessantly barking" dog in the area of Eton and Greendale roads March 19, police heard a dog barking but could not find the address of origin before the barking stopped.
People were using snow blowers on Fenimore and Mamaroneck roads shortly before midnight March 21. Police informed them the noise was in violation of village code.

Lost and found
A passerby reported finding six store security tags, an empty Rogaine container and a box of Crest Whitener Strips on the ground near Boniface Circle parking meters March 16. Most of the items were inside a shopping bag; however, a few security tags were lying directly on the sidewalk. According to police, the items appeared to have been in the snow and sustained water damage.
A woman found an iPhone while walking her dog on Brewster Road March 17. Police vouchered it at headquarters for safekeeping.
On March 18, a Greenacres Avenue mother reported her son left his iPhoone on a bus.
While a police aide was directing traffic at East Parkway and Spencer Place, a passerby handed him a set of car keys found near the train station platform March 20. They were vouchered at headquarters for safekeeping.

Fire
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a reported natural gas odor in a Palmer Avenue store March 16. Initial observations by firefighters did not detect the presence of any gas.
Primary electrical wires fell and were burning on Stonehouse Road March 17. Firefighters established a safe a zone and stood by for Con Edison.
Firefighters disconnected an air compressor with an overheated motor in a Brewster Road building March 18. They used a CO2 extinguisher to cool the overheated motor.
Firefighters assisted with a broken water main outside a Catherine Road house while waiting for the water department March 19.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a natural gas leak inside a Ridgecrest West house March 19. A water leak inside a crawl space was wetting electrical wires. The power supply was turned off to protect these areas.
Called to investigate a smoke odor behind Fox Meadow School, firefighters found a young boy burning wood in a pit behind a Butler Road house March 19. Firefighters extinguished the fire. Investigation revealed that the boy was using many methods to burn and melt metal. Firefighters advised the boy's mother that her son's activities should be supervised by an adult. The fire inspector and police were notified.
A doorbell switch got stuck and overheated at a Greenacres Avenue house March 19. Firefighters disconnected the doorbell wires and advised the homeowner on a course of action.
An air handler overheated in a Morris Lane house March 20. Firefighters shut down the unit and notified a maintenance person at the house.
A Donellan Road resident called firefighters about a small amount of ground water seeping into the basement March 21. It was not enough water to pump out.
A dimmer switch overheated in a Brite Avenue kitchen March 21. Firefighters shut power at the circuit breaker and advised the resident to call for service.
A Crossway resident was accidentally locked out of the house March 22. Firefighters helped the resident get back inside.
This week, firefighters assisted at two car accidents in the village and on the Hutchinson River Parkway. They responded to four false carbon monoxide alarms and seven false fire alarms caused by device malfunction, cooking smoke, sweating pipes, lint and smoke from a toaster oven.

Scarsdale Village Justice Court
Stephen J. Broege pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated (first offense). The court ordered him to install an ignition interlock device in his car for one year. The case was adjourned to April 29 for sentencing.
Giuliano N. Campedeli pleaded guilty to disobeying a traffic control device and the reduced charge of driving without a license. He was fined $380.
N.R. Deleon-Lopez returned on a probation bench warrant. The warrant was vacated, and bail was set at $150. The case was adjourned to April 8.
Jonathan Fernandez did not appear in court on charges of third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, as directed. His bail of $100 was forfeited, and a bench warrant was issued.
Sandro Giambrone pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of driving while ability impaired. His license was suspended for 90 days, with a 20-day stay. He was fined $560, and his bail was exonerated. He was ordered to attend a MADD Victim Impact Panel and a drinking and driving program organized by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles. He also pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct, for which he was granted a conditional discharge and fined $125.
Robert L. Kraselnik pleaded guilty to DWI (first offense). The court ordered him to install an ignition interlock device in his car. The case was adjourned to April 29 for sentencing.
Luis Mordan pleaded guilty to DWI (first offense). His license was suspended for 90 days, with a 20-day stay. He was fined $900. He was granted a one-year conditional discharge and ordered to install an ignition interlock device in his car for one year. He was also ordered to attend a MADD Victim Impact Panel and a drinking and driving program organized by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles.
Omar Anthony Pulido pleaded guilty to DWI (first offense). His license was suspended for 90 days, with a 20-day stay. He was fined $900. He was granted a one-year conditional discharge and ordered to install an ignition interlock device in his car for one year. He was also ordered to attend a MADD Victim Impact Panel and a drinking and driving program organized by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles.
A $20,000 bond was posted for Brian M. Quiman, who was charged on March 7 with second degree driving while ability impaired, fifth degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, fifth-degree possession of marijuana and four vehicle and traffic violations. The case was adjourned to April 22.
Elliott P. Rivera pleaded guilty to the reduced charges of driving without a license and disobeying a traffic control device. He was granted a conditional discharge and fined $128.
Owen Sterling was arraigned on charges of DWI (first offense), aggravated DWI and speeding. His license was suspended pending prosecution, and he was assigned, for evaluation, to Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities.
The court issued two warrant letters to defendants who did not appear in court as directed.
Adjournments included cases with the following charges: DWI, DWI with a blood alcohol content of .08 of one percent, third- and second-degree possession of a forged instrument, fraudulently obtaining drugs, fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, possession of a hypodermic needle, possession of marijuana, driving while ability impaired, second-degree assault, probation violation, third-degree grand larceny, petit larceny, second-degree criminal contempt, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, second-degree use of drug paraphernalia and various village code violations.

This report covering police and fire department activity from March 16-22 and the Scarsdale Village Justice Court calendar from March 18 was compiled from official information.

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