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Details: Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig; Published: 12 March 2015; Created: 12 March 2015; Last Updated: 12 March 2015; Hits: 11642

trafficcone At 11:30 p.m., a Brewster Road resident reported a man dressed in black clothes and a hoodie was possibly stealing from parked cars in the area. The resident first saw the man rummaging though a neighbor's parked car. When the suspicious man crossed the street and approached the resident's car, the resident opened the front door and shouted, "Can I help you?" Reacting to this confrontation, the suspect ran north on Brewster Road. Police canvassed the area for the suspect and called White Plains and Greenburgh police departments about sending patrol units to bordering streets.

Stolen clothes
A package of children's clothing was delivered to a Brite Avenue house and stolen from the porch March 5. The total value of the merchandise was $124.28.

Stolen sneakers
On March 7, a Fox Meadow Road resident reported items were stolen from her 2009 Toyota overnight. A pair of silver spinning shoes in a red Lulu Lemon bag and a second shopping bag were among the items taken from the unlocked car. The woman's phone charger was also moved from its spot and left on the driver's seat.

Family matters
A woman told police her son had recently been admitted to a hospital for a possible drug overdose, and he was no longer welcome in her house March 4. She told police she believed her son had a hidden stash of drugs in the house, and she wanted him arrested if he was found on the premises. About an hour later, police went to the house because the son was outside, and the mother was not home. The son said he did not have a house key, and he wanted to pick up clothes. Shortly thereafter, the boy's father arrived. He picked up the son for an appointment at St. Vincent's medical center.
On March 7, a mother asked police for help with her 14-year-old son who was disobeying her and walking to the high school to play basketball, despite a shoulder injury. The mother told police her son was not permitted to play basketball due to medical reasons. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the boy. He said he was walking to the high school to play basketball, even though he understood both his mother and his doctor had forbidden it. Police helped the mother and the boy reach a compromise whereby the boy could attend the basketball game but not play the game.

On March 8, a boy called police because of a dispute with his father over medication. When officers arrived at the boy's house, the boy and his father said they did not need assistance with their family matter.

Houses
While addressing a gas leak caused by a cracked boiler in a Fairview Road house March 3, police determined the house to be uninhabitable due to a lack of heat, stacks of paper and other miscellaneous items piled up in rooms. The resident was having difficulty walking, and patrol called her son. He said he would go to his mother's house after work to turn off water, drain the pipes and take his mother to an alternate location for the night. The village building and fire inspectors and a representative from adult protective services are following up.

Responding to a report of an open garage door at an abandoned River Road house, police went to the house to investigate March 6. They found garage and interior doors ajar. The house was deemed not only to be disorderly, but also dangerous because of an extreme state of disrepair. Police found signs of recent maintenance work in the house, including painter's tools and dated winterization seals on toilets. However, according to the police report, the work did not remedy the house's state of serious neglect. Further investigation revealed rotted stairs leading to the basement. For safety reasons, police determined these stairs should not be used. Evidence of vermin was present throughout the house in the form of droppings and carcasses left in glue traps. The building department placed additional warning placards around the house, and the public works department placed new locks on the house. The dispatcher attempted to reach listed contacts for the house, but she was unsuccessful. The dispatcher called a Bank of America representative who had previously contacted police regarding a welfare check of the previous homeowner. The bank representative said the previous homeowner had passed away. The representative offered to try reaching out to the previous homeowner's family.

Harassment
At approximately 4 a.m., March 7, a woman walked into headquarters to report she had been assaulted in an altercation that took place at the intersection of Post and Mamaroneck roads. Police called Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps, but the woman refused medical assistance.

A woman who turned into a parking lot on Crane Road reported that a man followed her and took pictures of her car March 8. The man allegedly took issue with the way the woman was driving and yelled at her. The man left the scene before police arrived. The woman described him as white, approximately 60 years old, with a medium build.

Identity theft
On March 3, an Ogden Road man reported someone fraudulently opened an account with Verizon Wireless in his name. He learned about it after receiving a Verizon bill for $60.40. Verizon's fraud department was made aware of the fraud and closed the account.
On March 3, a Park Road man reported several credit cards were fraudulently opened in his name. He learned about it after a one of the credit card providers called him looking for more information Feb. 26. The man told the provider the account application was fraudulent, and the account was closed. The man checked his credit report and noticed other fraudulent accounts at Walmart and TJ Maxx, as well as another fraudulent attempt to open an account at Pier 1. The man closed the accounts and alerted the credit monitoring bureaus.

Fake checks
On March 4, an Overhill Road business owner reported receiving four calls from various banks. These calls were in regard to fraudulent checks allegedly written against the woman's business account and mailed to various people. Each check was written for $2,950 and appeared to be issued against a PNC Bank account in the name of the Overhill Road business. The business, however, does not have any accounts with PNC Bank.

Scam
On March 6, a Carstensen Road man reported someone was using his name and personal information in attempts to solicit money from women, through a dating website called Christianmingle.com. On Dec. 2, February 13 and March 4, different women, from North Carolina, Canada, and California, contacted the man to follow up on conversations they thought they had been having with him. In two cases, the women said they had received pictures of the man's driver's license by mail and were asked to send money to the man. Police determined the alleged driver's license shown to the women was a forged license. The Carstensen Road man said he never had an account with Christianmingle.com. He informed the dating site about the suspect's fraudulent profile, the suspect's attempts to solicit money and other details.

Computer data
A Brook Lane woman said she responded to a pop-up solicitation on her computer and paid for a company to remotely access her computer and "remove viruses" March 6. Later, she learned from a Best Buy "Geek Squad" member that the other company was not legitimate. The woman said she did not provide any financial or personal information to the company that allegedly "cleaned" her computer, but she was concerned that her personal information might have been compromised. Police advised her to inform the three credit reporting bureaus of the potential security breach.

Housekeeping
A housekeeper employed in a Sherbrooke Road house called police to help mediate a disagreement with her employer March 4. The housekeeper said she was cleaning the house and had to leave for a quick errand. When she returned, the employer allegedly yelled at her, told her to leave and said she would not be paid. Police advised the housekeeper that the issue was a civil matter. Police suggested she contact the original hiring agency for help in recovering the funds.

Scofflaw
On March 2, a parking enforcement officer on East Parkway noticed a parked car associated with a scofflaw offense. Patrol issued a citation and towed the car to the police impound lot.

Parking ticket
Patrol intervened in a dispute between a parking enforcement officer and a driver who received a parking ticket on Scarsdale Avenue March 4. The parking enforcement officer felt the man was harassing him. The man said he only wanted the parking enforcement officer's badge number, with regard to summonses he received. Patrol advised the man that any issues regarding summonses should be addressed in court.

Pedestrian's foot
On March 3, an elderly man driving a silver Mercedes ran over a pedestrian's foot on Garth Road. The pedestrian was crossing Garth Road, eastbound, when the accident occurred. The pedestrian refused medical attention. The driver left the scene.

Help
At the direction of Eastchester police, Scarsdale officers checked the welfare of a Lyons Road woman March 4. She was not home, and a neighbor thought the woman might be with a boyfriend.

At the request of a neighbor concerned about an open house door, police checked the welfare of a Montgomery Road resident March 6. The resident was OK.

A Scarsdale woman was disoriented and got off at the wrong bus stop, somewhere in Eastchester, March 7. Eastchester police called Scarsdale police to help the woman get home because she said she did not have any money to pay for an additional bus ride. Patrol helped the woman get home safely.

Parked car
A Cushman Road resident was concerned about a dark SUV parked in front of his house with its lights on at 10:30 p.m., March 4. Patrol spoke with the driver, who was employed by a car service. He said he had just dropped off a passenger and wanted to take a brief nap before picking up his next client.

Road rage
A woman called police because she felt another driver was harassing her on the Hutchinson River Parkway and followed her off the parkway March 6. According to the woman, the male driver followed her, got out of his car and yelled at her. She feared for her safety, she said. According to the male driver, the woman deliberately slammed on her brakes as he was driving behind her, nearly causing a few accidents. Police admonished both drivers about their actions leading up to the present incident.

Cars and roadways
After helping push a stalled car out of the intersection of Post and Edgewood roads March 2, police called a tow to assist the driver.

Police guided a driver out of a snow bank after her car got stuck at Post and Farley roads March 3.

Police notified New Rochelle public safety officials about tree limbs hanging over the New Rochelle side of Weaver Street March 3.

A car with a New Jersey license plate was parked on Beechwood Lane, hindering snow removal March 3. Attempts to locate the owner were unsuccessful, so patrol issued a summons.

After a caller complained about a large pothole on Fenimore Road, police followed up with the highway department and checked on traffic cones already placed in the hole March 4.
After a motorist complained, police notified the highway department about two large potholes on Burgess Road and placed traffic cones there to warn motorists.

In order to facilitate snow removal efforts March 5, police asked a driver to move his car from Fairview Road.

A car slid off Murray Hill Road and hit a snow-covered retaining wall March 5. The homeowner was concerned the wall might be damaged. Police gave the homeowner information about the car's registered owner and its insurance policy number.

A driver called police because she was having difficulty opening her car's gas cap March 5. Police directed gas station employees on Post Road to help the woman open her gas cap.
Police asked Circle Road contractors to move their cars and park in such as way as to not impede traffic flow March 6.
Police erected barricades around a large pothole at Church and Rectory lanes March 6. The highway department was notified for repair.

At the request of a driver with a disabled car on Crane Road, police contacted a towing service for assistance March 7.

Seven car accidents were reported in the village this week.

Dog
A woman found a loose white terrier on Brewster Road near Fox Meadow School March 4. The dog was wearing a blue sweater with a snowflake design on the back. Police contacted New Rochelle Humane Society, and the dog was taken there. Approximately four hours later, the dog's owner contacted police to report her dog was missing. Police directed her to New Rochelle Humane Society and issued her village code violation summonses and a dog impound fee.

Water
Firefighters shut water to a broken pipe in a Palmer Ave. basement March 2.

A water pipe broke in a second-floor bathroom in a Brookby Road house March 3.

Firefighters shut down water, gas and electricity. Firefighters advised the homeowner's representative to call a plumber and the insurance company.

An ice dam was causing water to leak through a Sheldrake Road roof March 4.

A sewer backed up into a Tompkins Road basement March 4.

On March 4, police reported a Rugby Lane water main break to the water department.

Village code
After neighbors complained of noise after 1 a.m., March 6, on both Roosevelt Place and Ridgecrest West, police advised landscapers to stop using snow blowers at that hour. Each team of landscapers apologized and said they would resume work in the morning.

Lost and found
A driver reported losing his license plate while parked on Spencer Place March 4.
A woman lost her cell phone in village center March 7.

Fire
Firefighters investigated a natural gas odor on Hampton Road and stood by for Con Edison March 2.

An electrical outlet was smoking in a Tompkins Road kitchen March 3. Firefighters determined that water from a previous leak inside the wall was causing water to come in contact with the back of the outlet, causing plastic around the outlet to burn. Firefighters shut electricity at the breaker and removed the outlet from the wall. They used thermal imaging cameras to confirm there wasn't any heat elsewhere in the walls. The homeowner was advised to call an electrician.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a curb box gas leak on Ferncliff Road March 3.

A Saxon Woods Road resident reported her stove's gas burners were igniting and shutting off after several minutes March 4. An appliance technician confirmed the stove was in working order. Firefighters notified Con Edison of a possible gas pressure problem.

Firefighters notified Con Edison about elevated carbon monoxide levels in a Madison Road house March 4. Con Edison shut gas to the boiler and hot water heater. Firefighters advised the resident to service both appliances and check the corresponding flues for clogs. Firefighters set up a large electric fan to ventilate the house.

Firefighters helped Con Edison check houses for possible natural gas infiltration after a leak was detected in a Cornell Street sewer.

On March 4, firefighters shut off an overheating boiler in a Madison Road house. They advised the homeowner to call for service.

Firefighters checked a Madison Road house for possible gas infiltration from a nearby gas leak March 4.

Water was standing in a second floor bathroom and dripping through first floor light fixtures in a Brittany Close house March 5. Firefighters traced the problem to a broken toiler. They shut the water supply and electricity in affected areas. The homeowner was advised to call a plumber and electrician.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a leaking gas meter on Valley Road March 5.

A smoky haze in a Copper Beech Lane house was caused by a burnt out fan motor in a forced air heating unit March 6. Firefighters shut gas and electricity to the unit and advised the homeowner to call for service.

A gas meter was squeaking in a Fox Meadow Road house March 6. Firefighters advised Con Edison.
Firefighters called Con Edison about carbon monoxide coming from a two forced air heating units in a Montgomery Road house March 6.

Firefighters notified the building department about a sinkhole located near the end of a Johnson Road driveway March 7.

A Murray Hill Road house was leaking carbon monoxide March 8. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison and ventilated the house.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak in a sanitary manhole on Mamaroneck Road March 8.

A gas fireplace would not turn off in a Mohican Trail house March 8. Firefighters shut gas to the fireplace.

This week, firefighters responded to two false carbon monoxide alarms and 11 false fire alarms caused by device malfunction, contractors' work, leaking water, burnt toast, smoke from a pizzeria and shower steam.

Arrests on warrant
On March 4, police arrested Steven Mark Shapiro, 62, of Southbury, Connecticut, on the strength of an active bench warrant previously issued out of Scarsdale Village Justice Court on Dec. 24. Shapiro was directed to appear at Scarsdale Village Justice Court that day.

On March 6, Jonathan Fernandez, 22, of Mount Vernon, surrendered himself on the strength of an active bench warrant previously issued out of Scarsdale Village Justice Court. While at headquarters, police learned of an active warrant for Fernandez issued out of New York City. Patrol called NYPD, but NYPD officers said they would not respond to Scarsdale to arrest Fernandez at that time. Fernandez was released on $100 cash bail posted by his mother. He was issued an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court on March 18.

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snowphoto Responding to a report of an erratic driver traveling west on Mamaroneck Road, police saw a 2014 Ford Escape turning left onto Post Road and followed it at 10:15 p.m., Feb. 28. The driver stopped abruptly on Post Road 100 feet before Fenimore Road and made a right turn from the left lane. Police then saw the driver of the Ford holding and viewing a cell phone in his right hand while driving. The Ford struck curbing on Fenimore Road between Ridgecrest East and Dobbs Terrace. A flat tire sustained from this action caused the Ford to roll to a stop near Brewster Road. Police spoke with the driver – Ryoichi Takamoto, 30, of Hartsdale – and noted his eyes were glassy and bloodshot. His breath smelled of alcohol. Furthermore, Takamoto was unable to successfully perform field sobriety tests, and an alcohol sensor test confirmed the presence of alcohol on his breath. A Datamaster test at headquarters later measured his blood alcohol level at .16 of one percent. Police arrested him on misdemeanor charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense) and operation of a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of at least .08 of one percent, as well as operation of a motor vehicle while using a portable electronic device, which is an infraction. Takamoto was released to a friend on his own recognizance. He was ordered to appear at Scarsdale Village Justice Court on March 4. His car was towed to the police impound lot.

Wall fire:
A plumber soldering pipes accidentally ignited insulation in a basement garage ceiling on Dickel Road Feb. 25. A small fire started in the plywood components of the ceiling and ignited insulation in the wall above the ceiling. The plumber extinguished the visible fire and then opened a wall in the bathroom above the garage to pull out smoldering insulation. Smoke was coming from the shower wall when firefighters arrived. They further opened the wall and used pressurized water to extinguish the smoldering studs and insulation. Firefighters continued to open the wall until they did not see any more burned studs. All insulation was removed from the affected walls. Using a heat detector, firefighters checked the house for hot spots and confirmed everything was safe. Con Edison was called to check the integrity of electrical systems within the house, and the village building inspector was notified.

Stuck:
While police stood by, firefighters helped a child maneuver his leg out of the slatted frame of a wooden bunk bed at 4 a.m., Feb. 26. They used vegetable oil to lubricate the leg, and a Hydra-ram was implemented to spread apart the wooden bed slats until the leg slid free. The child's leg was not injured. The bed frame experienced minor damage.

Harassed at the pump:
On March 1, a Brambach Road man felt harassed by the driver of a black SUV at a Scarsdale Avenue gas station. The man said he accidentally locked his keys in his car while pumping gas, causing other cars to back up in line. At that time, the SUV driver – described as a stocky, white man – slowly drove past the Brambach Road man, brushing the Brambach Road man's shoulder with the SUV's mirror. The driver got out of the car, shouted expletives and pushed the Brambach Road man. The driver then got back in his car and threatened to run over the man. The driver left the gas station, southbound on Scarsdale Avenue. Gas station employees witnessed the incident. Using license plate information, police attempted to speak to the SUV driver, but he was not home at his Lakeview Avenue house. The Brambach Road man said he just wanted to document the incident.

Jewelry store:
On Feb. 26, an employee of Wilson and Sons Jewelers called police to report two suspicious men in the store. The owner thought the men were attempting to steal jewelry through tactics of distraction but probably got alarmed when they heard the employee calling police. According to the owner, one man first entered the store alone, asking about Rolex watches. When the owner asked the man to identify models of interest, the man replied, "All of them." The owner felt this response was disingenuous. A few minutes later, a second man entered the store, walked around and pretended not to know the first man. The second man walked to the other side of the store and asked to see some pieces of jewelry. A few minutes later, after the employee was overheard calling police, both men left the store together. Patrol officers stopped the men in village center. They were each 21 years old. One was from Brooklyn; the other was from Jersey City, N.J. One of the men said he took a train to Scarsdale for the afternoon but could provide no legitimate reason for being in the village or the jewelry store. A warrant check was performed, and one man had an open warrant for the possession of marijuana, issued out of South Easton, Pennsylvania. The warrant file stated that South Easton police would only extradite the individual out of New Jersey. Therefore, after advising the men of the reasons for being stopped and questioned, police released them.

Identity theft:
On Feb. 23, a Spruce Lane woman reported someone used her credit card to purchase four tires online Feb. 20. The tires, valued at $1,108.52, were delivered to the woman's house, where the perpetrator apparently picked them up. The woman cancelled her credit card and disputed the fraudulent transaction.

Fraudulent tax return:
On Feb. 23, a Greenacres Avenue woman reported someone filed a fraudulent tax return using her Social Security number. She learned about if after receiving a letter from the IRS, stating her tax return had been submitted and a refund had been requested. She was advised to file an identity theft affidavit with the IRS.

Pedestrian hit:
A38-year-old Scarsdale man was struck by a silver Honda while walking east on Popham Road, crossing Church Lane, Feb. 23. The driver – a 47-year-old Scarsdale man – was turning left from Popham Road onto Church Lane when the accident occurred. The pedestrian suffered a leg injury but refused medical attention. No summonses were issued.

Stop sign:
A man reported seeing a Supertrans mini school bus drive through a stop sign at the intersection of Franklin and Stratton roads Feb. 25. Police contacted the bus company, and a supervisor addressed the complaint with the driver. The driver admitted the violation, and the supervisor said she would handle the matter internally.

Homeward bound:
On Feb. 27, an elderly woman stopped her car on East Parkway because she could not see well in the dark. She asked a stranger for help, and the stranger assisted her by parking her car in Merchant Lot. The stranger did not stay with the woman but notified a police aside in the village. Patrol contacted the superintendent of the woman's building. He picked her up at the train station and made arrangements to pick up her car. Patrol called the stranger who helped the woman and thanked him for his kindness.

Cars and roadways:
To alert drivers, police placed traffic cones in a large pothole at Wynmor and Secor roads Feb. 23. The highway department was advised for repair.
Patrol notified the water department about a possible water main break on Dobbs Terrace. A rapidly expanding patch of ice was addressed by highway workers who applied road salt Feb. 24. During salt application, police asked a resident to relocate his parked car so salt spreaders could adequately apply salt to the road.
A car became disabled after striking a pothole at the intersection of Popham and Lockwood roads Feb. 24. Police called a tow truck to move the car.
Patrol issued a citation to the registered owner of an orange Volkswagen parked in violation of a three-hour parking restriction on Elm Road Feb. 25.
Patrol stopped the 47-year-old Hartsdale driver of a 2006 Honda pickup truck, traveling east on Mamaroneck Road, because the driver was not wearing a seatbelt Feb. 25. A DMV check of the driver's license and registration showed the registration had been suspended for five unresolved parking ticket violations within twelve months. Police issued the driver appropriate summonses and removed the car's license plates. The car was towed to the driver's house.
A two-year-old accidentally got locked inside a car on School Lane Feb. 26. Police and the child's mother were able to get the child to unlock the car.
Police asked a driver to move his car from Springdale Road to facilitate snow removal Feb. 27.
A car got stuck on ice on Bypass Feb. 27. Patrol called a tow truck to pull it off the ice.
At the request of Westchester County police, patrol stood by while the driver of a disabled car waited for a towing service on the Bronx River Parkway at 11 p.m., Feb. 27.
Police notified the highway and water departments about a pothole on Griffen Avenue in which water was pooling, possibly from a water main break, Feb. 28.
On Feb. 28, the water department was informed about a water main break at Boulevard and Nelson Road.
Police helped Eastchester police find a car involved in a hit-and-run accident in Eastchester March 1. The car was parked on East Parkway, and the owner did not deny the accident. The owner cooperated with Eastchester police.
A car slid off Weaver Street during a snow storm March 1. Police helped the driver maneuver her car back onto the road so she could continue driving to her son's house.
Eleven car accidents were reported in the village this week.

Animals:
Several neighbors complained about incessant barking from an Old Lyme Road dog Feb. 23. After conversation with patrol, the dog owner brought the dog inside.
At 2:45 a.m., Feb. 26, a Gatehouse Road resident reported a neighbor's dogs had been barking all night. Upon arrival, police heard two dogs barking to each other. One dog was outside its house. The homeowner woke up and apologized for the noise. She said she had forgotten one of the dogs was outside before she went to bed. She let the dog back in the house, and the barking stopped.
A resident reported seeing a coyote running in the street near Sheldrake and Mamaroneck roads Feb. 26. It was gone when police arrived.

Signs:
Police issued a summons to a company that posted an advertising sign for restoration services on Weaver Street, in violation of village code, Feb. 25. Patrol removed the sign.

Lost and found:
On Feb. 25, a passerby found car keys for an Enterprise rental car at Park and Oxford roads. Police contacted the Enterprise agency in White Plains, and a representative came to headquarters to pick up the keys.
On Feb. 26, a woman reported losing her wallet and car key somewhere in the village. Police advised her to cancel her credit cards, inform the department of motor vehicles and inquire about changing her car key.
On Feb. 28, a Walworth Avenue resident told police he returned a leased Mercedes-Benz to a White Plains dealership. The plates were inadvertently destroyed, because the man did not realize he needed to surrender them to the department of motor vehicles. Since the car was still registered in the man's name, he needed a police report documenting the "lost" plates in order to properly cancel his registration.
On Feb. 28, a Meadow Road parent reported the loss of her 13-year-old son's iPhone.
Keys and an ID holder were found on Depot Place March 1. Police contacted the owner who picked up the items from headquarters.

Water and pipes
On Feb. 24, residents on Brown, Drake and Dickel roads reported water entering their houses from water mains. Police notified the water department. The incidents were unrelated.
Firefighters shut off the water supply in a Post Road bathroom because a broken pipe was causing water to leak into the garage Feb. 24.
A broken water pipe could not be isolated in a Kingston Road garage; so firefighters shut off the main water supply valve Feb. 24.
On Feb. 25, before firefighters arrived at the site of a water leak in a Lawrence Road basement, a neighbor isolated the pipe and turned off the water supply.
On Feb. 26, police, firefighters and water department personnel went into a Fox Meadow Road house where water was leaking from the second floor. Water and heat were turned off to prevent further damage, and a message was left for the homeowner.
Firefighters investigated the cause of water leaking into a laundry room in a Tauton Road East house Feb. 26. The water appeared to be coming from accumulated moisture in an unused flue pipe.
Police helped a Sycamore Road housekeeper turn off water in a second floor bathroom to prevent water from leaking through the garage ceiling Feb. 27.
A Brookby Road resident reported a broken water main Feb. 28. Patrol notified the water department.
Due to a burst pipe, firefighters turned off water in an Aspen Road house March 1.

Firefighters
On Feb. 23, firefighters put a malfunctioning Christie Place garage elevator out of service. Building management called for repair.
Firefighters helped open a Secor Road garage door that was stuck closed due to ice Feb. 23.
An oil burner backfired in an Olmsted Road house, releasing carbon monoxide Feb. 23. Firefighters ventilated the house, shut down the burner and advised the homeowner to contact a service technician.
On Feb. 24, a Spier Road homeowner reported a smoke odor coming from her barbecue grill. Firefighters investigated the grill and determined there was no problem. The odor was caused by sun rays heating up the grill. Firefighters turned off the grill as a precaution.
Firefighters spread absorbent on spilled automotive fluid on Popham Road Feb. 24.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas odor inside a Lawrence Road house Feb. 24.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a natural gas odor outside a Ramsey Road building Feb. 25.
Firefighters helped Con Edison employees check manholes for possible gas infiltration after a gas odor was discovered on Ferncliff Road Feb. 25.
Firefighters helped a Beechwood Lane resident change batteries in a smoke detector Feb. 26.
On Feb. 27, firefighters helped Con Edison employees check three Boulevard houses for possible gas infiltration after a gas leak was detected on the street.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a natural gas odor near an excavation site on Barry Road Feb. 27.
On Feb. 28, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a natural gas odor on Burgess Road.
A Catherine Road resident accidentally got locked out of her house March 1. Firefighters verified her identity and helped her get back in the house.
A fluorescent light bulb was emitting an electrical burning odor in a Lincoln Road bathroom March 1. Firefighters advised the resident to replace the bulb.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a natural gas odor coming from a Con Edison excavation site on Wakefield Road March 1.
This week, firefighters assisted at two car accidents in the village and on the Bronx River Parkway. They responded to three false carbon monoxide alarms and 16 false fire alarms caused by device malfunction, leaking water, shower steam, dust, foam insulation spray, oil burner maintenance, snow blower exhaust and cooking smoke. Scarsdale's Troop 2

This report covering police and fire department activity from Feb. 23 – March 1 was compiled from official information.

First Aid scout pic Scarsdale Troop 2 Scouts Attend First Aid Seminar at Scarsdale Police Department

Approximately 20 boy scouts and their parents from Scarsdale Troop 2 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Scarsdale attended two recent first aid seminars led by Scarsdale Police Department Sgt. Michael Siciliano, an assistant scoutmaster at Troop 2.

The merit badge workshops, which took place on Feb. 19 and March 2 in the Scarsdale police station, included instruction on how to triage injuries, handle broken bones, CPR, transporting an injured person, the proper use of personal protection equipment and more.

The two three-hour sessions were intended to prepare the scouts for the troop's annual Disaster Night, which will be held March 5 and will give them the chance to apply the lessons they learned.

Like other officers in the department, Siciliano is trained to respond to medical emergencies as well as being proficient in CPR and the use of automated external defibrillator devices.

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ice No one home, water running: Police were called to check on a Barry Road man from a concerned neighbor on February 9. The neighbor found mail piled up at the door and heard the sounds of water running inside. Police came to the house and could see water running in the sink through the window but were unable to get inside. They called the fire department who began to force their way in through the front door when the homeowner's daughter called and said her dad was with her. Police found a hidden key, gained entry and found water running and splashing. They were unable to turn it off and advised the woman to call a plumber.

Identity Thefts:

Online Fraud: On February 13 a Montrose Road man reported that he paid $2,450 on 12/14/14 to reserve a house rental at Stowe Vermont for 2/14 – 2/21/15 that he found on Homeaway.com. The funds were deducted from his account along with an additional $49. However as of 2/12 he never received the property address and access instructions. The link on Homaway was no longer working and Homeaway advised him to call VRBO their parent company. VRBO provided two contact phone numbers but he was unable to reach anyone. He called his bank to report the fraudulent deductions and the bank gave him a refund.

IRS: Brite Avenue residents reported that they received a fraudulent letter from the IRS on 2/12 stating that their tax return was received and more information was needed. The letter asked for personal information. The couple had not yet filed their taxes for 2014 so they called the IRS who is conducting an investigation.

A River Road man reported that six e-payments, totaling $2,522 were made from his business account to an American Express account that was not his own. The payments were made in the second half of 2014 and in January of 2015.

Water main breaks:

A water pipe broke on Jefferson Road on the afternoon of February 12 sending water into a home there. The fire department taped off the pipe and shut off the water source.

Another water pipe broke at Weaver Street near Crossway at 2:20 am on 2/16 and cause icing on the roadway. The Water Department was notified.

Strange:

On 2/11 a Boulder Brook Road woman reported that a man came to the door of her home when she was not home and told her son to stop throwing snowballs at his house. The boy denied throwing any snowballs and said he had been inside. The man said he would return.

A mail carrier reported a suspicious man at a construction site on Meadow Road on the afternoon of 2/13. The man was waving in the direction of the site and eventually left the area in a taxi. Police called the construction company and told them to check the site.

Dog found:

A black lab was found on Normandy Lane on the afternoon of 2/14. The man who found the dog offered to call the owner and contact them rather than send the dog to the New Rochelle Humane Society.

Accidents:

An Edgewood Road woman who had driven to the sanitation yard of discard her recyclables on Tuesday afternoon February 10 ran into a sanitation cart whose driver was also disposing material. No injuries were reported.
A man called for help on the afternoon of 2/15 to say that his car was stuck in the snow on Catherine Road. Police send Vincent's Towing to pull the car out.

An ambulance was sent to a home on Stratton Road in New Rochelle on the evening of February 15 to help a 41 year-old woman who fell down the stairs.

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bulldog On Feb. 22, a Cohawney Road man reported his dog was involved in a fight with a loose bulldog from a Kensington Road yard, and that bulldog was still sitting in front of his house. The fight started when both dogs growled at each other as the man's leashed dog walked by the loose bulldog on Kensington Road. After the man and his dog were approximately 200 yards past the Keninsgton Road yard, the bulldog charged at them. The bulldog attacked the man's dog, and the man fell to the ground at least twice as he attempted to pull the bulldog off his dog. The man picked up his dog, and the bulldog followed the man to his door, repeatedly jumping up to bite the man's dog. The man got lacerations on his hand and knee, but he was unsure if they were caused by the bulldog's teeth or by falling to the ground. Police also noted three lacerations on the dog's body. Police completed a Department of Health animal bite form. The man refused medical attention for himself and said he was going to take his dog to a vet for evaluation. Police contacted the bulldog's owner, who had left the house to drive his son to basketball practice. The owner said he had left the dog confined within an enclosed patio area, and he was not sure how the dog got out. He confirmed the dog's vaccinations were up to date. Police issued him a summons for having a dog at large and instructed him to quarantine the dog as per public health law.

A black cat without tags was on a Parkfield Road property Feb. 16. Police advised the homeowner to contact New Rochelle Humane Society for assistance.

Burst Pipes: frozenpipes
Police, firefighters and water department employees were occupied with burst pipes caused by sub-freezing temperatures last week. Since many families with school-age children were away for last week's mid-winter break, public safety officials stepped in to turn off water supplies and shut down utilities.

Police notified the water department about a water main break and leaks at Crossway and Weaver Street, Thornwood Place and Benedict Road Feb. 16. Cones were placed around the area until the highway department could address an icing condition. An interior pipe burst in a Duck Pond Road house, causing water to pour down several floors through light fixtures and sprinkler system devices Feb. 16. Police contacted a key holder, and firefighters shut off the water supply. Several residents reported they did not have water service on Secor and Stratton roads Feb. 16. Police notified the water department. Firefighters removed waterlogged carpets from a Quaker Circle house and used a water vacuum to remove standing water from the second floor. Firefighters shut water in houses on Benedict Road and Greenacres Avenue because of frozen water pipes Feb. 16.

On Feb. 17, firefighters shut off a broken water pipe in a Hickory Lane garage. Pipes also burst in a Cayuga Road bathroom and a Walworth Avenue basement, causing water to leak into the houses Feb. 17. Firefighters shut the water supply, pending the arrival of plumbers. An attic HVAC humidifier burst in a Stratton Road house, and firefighters shut off the system and helped the homeowner to move furniture to keep it from getting wet Feb. 17. The water department was called to address a water main break on Burgess Road Feb. 17.

Firefighters and water department personnel went into a Quentin Road house to turn off the water supply to a broken pipe in a basement bathroom while the homeowner was away Feb. 18. Firefighters contacted the homeowner who said he had turned off the heat before he went away for a few days. A neighbor was called to turn the heat back on in the house. Firefighters shut water in a Butler Road house following a significant leak from burst pipes Feb. 18. The homeowner was notified. Firefighters stood by at a Tunstall Road house, waiting for a plumber to come to address burst pipes Feb. 18. Water was leaking in a Saxon Woods Road garage Feb. 18, and firefighters advised the homeowner to call a plumber for repair.

On Feb. 19, sheetrock in a Mamaroneck Road building got waterlogged and loose, and some of it fell down. Firefighters advised the homeowner to call her insurance company and a plumber. Firefighters shut water to critical areas of a Horseguard Lane house because of broken pipes Feb. 19. They advised the homeowner to call a plumber.

Icicles hanging from the ceiling of a porch and ice on the windows of a Montrose Road house alerted police to a burst pipe, with extensive water damage, inside the house Feb. 20. Firefighters and water department personnel went into the house to shut off the water supply, electricity and heat. Attempts to reach the homeowner were not successful.

A mailman called police about water leaking from another Montrose Road house Feb. 20. Firefighters shut water service to the broken bathroom pipe, and they notified the homeowner's security provider in the homeowner's absence. The water department was notified about a flooding and icing condition on Elm Road Feb. 20.

Water was leaking from a fire hydrant and freezing on Lawrence Road Feb. 21. Police notified the water and highway departments.

Police notified the water department about burst water mains on Dickel Road and at Quaker Square and Grand Park Avenue Feb. 21. The water department was notified about a cracked water meter, leaking water onto Church Lane Feb. 21. A plumber and a homeowner requested help from the water department at the site of a water leak on Reimer Road Feb. 21. Gas, electricity and water service were turned off in a Clarence Road house due to a burst pipe that caused significant water damage in the house Feb. 21. Firefighters addressed burst pipes in houses on Butler, Circle, Wheelock and Hanover roads and Copper Beech Lane Feb. 21. A broken hot water pipe in a Quaker Ridge school classroom created a great amount of steam, which in turn activated the fire alarm system. Firefighters vented the steam and notified the school custodian.

After neighbors reported pooling water in a Meadow Road yard, the water department shut off the water supply to a broken exterior spigot pipe Feb. 22. The water department also shut the water supply to a burst pipe in a Sprague Road house Feb. 22.

Tipsy Taxi Rider:
A taxi driver dropped off a Montrose Road woman at her house, but the woman was intoxicated and could not find her key to get back in the house on Feb. 20. The taxi driver asked a neighbor for help, and the neighbor called police. Patrol offered the intoxicated woman medical attention, but she refused. With the help of a neighbor who had a key to the house, the woman was able to get inside. The neighbor told police she would stay with the intoxicated woman to make sure she was okay.

Suspicious shoppers:
The owner of Daniele Trissi, a jewelry store on Spencer Place, reported four suspicious individuals attempted to enter his store Feb. 16. The owner said he received a call from an unknown man at 11 a.m. The caller would not provide his name or number, as he inquired about princess cut engagement rings containing diamonds of 2-3 carats. The owner told the caller such rings would be very expensive. The caller then asked for the store's closing time and the name of the store. At approximately 4:40 p.m., in anticipation of the suspicious caller, the owner waited by the door. At 4:46 p.m., a group of three unknown Hispanic men and one unknown Hispanic woman – all approximately 25 years old - approached the store's door. One man was wearing a Dr. Seuss "Thing 2" T- shirt with a black winter jacket with brown fur around the hood, red sneakers and brown sunglasses. Another man, who had a mustache, was wearing a dark colored wool coat. The third man and a woman were not clearly depicted on the store's surveillance video. The owner stayed by the door and waved the group of people away, stating the store was closed. At that time, one of the men said they were looking to spend money. The owner then locked the door, and the people went away. Surveillance video recorded three possible vehicles leave the scene – a newer model, dark colored, four-door sedan, a dark gray Toyota SUV and a steel gray Jeep Grand Cherokee. Knowing another jewelry store in the village stays open until 6 p.m., the jewelry storeowner called that store to warn the staff of a potential incident.

Prank calls
Police received a possible prank call from an individual claiming there was an unwanted person on an Old Lyme Road property Feb. 16. The caller, however, would not provide his address or any details about himself. Police checked the house and found that no one was home. Nor were there any individuals on the property. Police called a key holder, but the key holder did not have a current phone number for the homeowner. The key holder said the homeowner frequently changes his telephone number. After speaking with a neighbor, police learned there had been similar prank calls about the house in the past. The next day, the homeowner contacted police and confirmed everything was OK. On Feb. 19, a person called police to report that the same Old Lyme Road resident had been in an online chat room with him and had stated two individuals whom he had hired online to wrestle with him would not leave his property. Police went to the house, but no one appeared to be home. Police checked the perimeter of the house for fresh footprints in the snow and did not find any.

Fraudulent tax return
On Feb. 19, a Myrtledale Road resident reported someone filed a fraudulent tax return using his Social Security number.

Criminal mischief
On Feb. 20, a Murray Hill Road resident reported someone damaged the lock to his garage. The lock, however, was not broken and the garage itself was closed. Police confirmed nothing was missing from the garage, and there was no damage to the car parked inside. Police noted there were not any fresh footprints in the snow, thus suggesting the damage to the lock was not new.

Footwear
A woman reported a man harassed her at Soul Cycle on Popham Road Feb. 18. She said the man was not wearing the proper footwear, as required by the cycling facility. She said the man has harassed her sister in the past, and she wanted to document the incident.

Locksmith
Police mediated a dispute between a locksmith and a Hanover Road resident over the price of locksmith services Feb. 18. After reaching a resolution, the locksmith unlocked the resident's car and the resident paid the locksmith.

Letter
A Popham Road resident received a letter addressed to a White Plains person Feb. 18. The resident opened the letter and learned it was written in thanks for receiving food from a food bank and going out to eat in a restaurant. Police determined the letter was not suspicious because it neither contained any threats nor made any requests for money or account data.

Beer cans
On Feb. 19, an Aspen Road woman found three empty beer cans on her front lawn and a black trash bag filled with used beer cans and refuse near her driveway. Police disposed of the items.

Driveway
An Innes Road woman saw a car parked in her neighbor's driveway, while the neighbor was away, Feb. 19. Concerned, the woman called police. After speaking with the neighbor, police learned the car belonged to a family friend who came over to fix the Internet service in the house.

Footprints
A Franklin Road resident came home to find footprints leading to her garage and her garage light on Feb. 19. Police checked the house and its perimeter and found no signs of criminal activity.

Unlocked door
While conducting routine patrol, police found the front door of a Garth Road business unlocked at 2 a.m., Feb. 20. A key holder responded to secure the business.

False alarms
An audible alarm was intermittently sounding in a Brayton Road house between 2 and 4 a.m., Feb. 20. Police checked the house and found it to be secure. The homeowner was away, and a key holder was called. Police issued the homeowner a village code violation summons for the repeated noise violations.

Too cold
A Madison Road woman was out walking in sub-freezing temperatures at 7:30 a.m., Feb. 20. A passerby thought she was looking in garbage cans and called police. However, police found no evidence of this action. Patrol advised the woman it would be in her best interest to go back home and stay inside because of the extremely cold outdoor temperature. She refused further assistance.

Cars and roadways
Police stood by while a flat tire was changed on a disabled car on Bypass Feb. 17.
Pending repair, police used caution tape to close an open utility box on Post Road Feb. 19.
Police moved a large piece of metal to the side of Post Road and asked the highway department to pick it up Feb. 19.
Police issued a parking summons to the driver of a flatbed truck parked in front of a fire hydrant on Lee Road Feb. 19.
Police called a repair company for a non-functioning traffic light at the intersection of Greenacres and Walworth avenues Feb. 20.
Four car accidents were reported in the village and on parkways this week.

Lost and found
A passerby found a set of keys in the village and gave them to police Feb. 16. Using a gym membership key tag, police identified the owner – a New York City man – and contacted him. He said he would try to pick up the keys from headquarters within the week.
On Feb. 17, a Scarsdale resident brought to headquarters a wallet that he found at City Center in White Plains. Using license plate information listed on a parking summons inside the wallet, police traced the wallet to a Fenimore Road nanny. She picked up her lost wallet later that day.

Fire
Firefighters could not find the source of a burning odor in a Myrtledale Road house Feb. 16. Later the homeowner called to say the nanny may have first burned plastic while cooking and later discarded it before firefighters arrived.
Firefighters disconnected an overheated circulator pump in in a Jefferson Road house Feb. 17.
Firefighters notified Con Edison about an outdoor gas odor on Stratton Road Feb. 17.
Con Edison was called to a Madison Road house after the homeowner though she smelled a gas leak Feb. 18.
Firefighters investigated a smoke odor inside a Paddington Road house, but they could not identify the source Feb. 18.
An engine compartment car fire on the Bronx River was extinguished by a highway HELP truck before firefighters arrived Feb. 18.
On Feb. 20, firefighters helped a Post Road resident silence and reset malfunctioning smoke alarms.
Firefighters detected slightly elevated carbon monoxide levels in a Mamaroneck Road house Feb. 20. Firefighters turned off the propane boiler an advised the homeowner to contact a heating contract for service.
A Cohawney Road resident reported a natural gas odor in her house Feb. 20. Firefighters could not smell the odor, but they advised the homeowner to call them again if the odor returns.
Firefighters traced a smoke odor in a Lebanon Road house to the resident's recent use of a fireplace Feb. 21.
Because of a gas leak near the intersection of Brite Avenue and Donellan Road, firefighters helped Con Edison check nearby houses for possible gas migration Feb. 21. While checking the houses, firefighters detected a broken water pipe in a Sage Terrace basement and turned off water and utilities Feb. 21. They also contacted the homeowner and advised him to call a plumber.
A faulty hot water heater was the cause of elevated carbon monoxide levels in a Murray Hill Road house Feb. 22.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the sites of outdoor gas leaks near the crossing of Lincoln Road and Palmer Avenue, Westview Lane and Bradford Road Feb. 22.
After two incidents of unexplained levels of carbon monoxide in a Murray Hill Road house, firefighters advised the homeowner to not stay in the house until the boiler and other appliances could be checked and services Feb. 22.
Firefighters helped a Madison Road homeowner changed batteries in a chirping smoke detector Feb. 22.
This week, firefighters assisted at two car accidents in the village and on parkways. They responded to four false carbon monoxide alarms and 14 false fire alarms caused by device malfunction, construction dust, leaking water, burnt food and cooking smoke.

Arrest on warrant
On Feb. 18, Craig Ari Loren, 38, of New Rochelle, surrendered himself at headquarters on the strength of an active bench warrant previously issued out of Scarsdale Village Justice Court for unresolved vehicle and traffic violations. Loren was issued an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court for the same day.

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pills A hit-and-run accident resulted in the arrest of a man and a woman who were found with numerous prescriptions for controlled substances and prescription pads in their car on Feb. 5. At approximately 12 noon, police were called to Post and Crane Roads, on the report of a hit-and-run accident involving a 2010 Honda that allegedly rear-ended a 2007 Subaru. After getting out of his car to inspect the damage from the accident, the Honda driver – Anthony J. Melendez, 27, of New York City – switched seats with his passenger – Hershey P. Delapaz, 29, of Scarsdale – and they fled the scene. Police caught up with the damaged Honda on Chase Road and initiated a traffic stop. Delapaz was driving. Neither she nor Melendez was able to produce their license, and police soon discovered that both had been suspended. In Melendez's case, his license had been suspended twice – for possession and sale of drugs and for administrative reasons. While Delapaz was looking for her license in her purse, police noticed a prescription pad sticking out of an interior purse pocket in plain view. Questioned about the pad, Delapaz stated, "I work there and have to give prescriptions to my patients, like B12." Additionally, Melendez was found to be carrying a prescription pad in his coat pocket. A further search of the car uncovered a prescription bottle assigned to Delapaz as the patient, prescription bottles in other patients' names (including an empty bottle of 90 Oxycodone pills that had been filled on Feb. 1), several prescriptions for various medications written to people with different names, dozens of used blood vials, used butterfly needles (commonly used to draw blood) and used blood vials containing residual blood from unknown people, and a large bag of medical supplies. The medical supplies included latex gloves, rubber topped blood collection vials, butterfly needles and bandages. The Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps was called to pick up the new and used medical supplies and dispose of them through proper hazmat procedures. Police contacted the doctors' names listed on the various prescriptions and requested supporting depositions.

After consulting with the district attorney's office, Delapaz and Melendez were each arrested on the following charges: criminal possession of a forged instrument, fraud and deceit related to controlled substances, criminal possession of a hypodermic needle and third-degree unauthorized operation of a motor vehicle. Delapaz and Melendez were arraigned in Scarsdale Village Justice Court. Bail was set at $30,000 for Delapaz and $50,000 for Melendez. Unable to post bail, the pair was transported to Westchester County Jail. They are each due back in court on Feb. 11.

Cat custody
On Feb. 3, a woman asked police to help her retrieve her cat from a neighbor. She said her cat had wandered into a neighbor's yard, and the neighbor decided to keep the cat. Police advised the issue was a civil matter, and they could not repossess the cat. The woman asked police to stand by while she attempted to retrieve the cat, in case of a potential altercation. The woman called her neighbor and peacefully picked up the cat. Patrol advised the woman to consult with ASPCA police to inquire about avenues by which she could prosecute her neighbor.

Snow woes
Two White Road men who share a driveway were arguing about snow removal Feb. 2. One man, who already shoveled his side of the driveway, accused the other man of intentionally blowing snow onto his cleared side of the driveway. Police noted there seemed to be an even amount of snow dispersed across the driveway and advised the men their dispute was a civil matter.

Sheldrake Road neighbors were arguing about the alleged placement of snow on each other's property during snow removal efforts Feb. 2. Police advised the neighbors to resolve their differences or leave each other alone.

A Post Road resident's car got stuck in snow on the street outside his house Feb. 3. Police helped with traffic control while the man worked to get his car out of the snow.

No parking
A Bell Road man called police because a van, associated with work at a neighbor's house, was parked on the man's side of their shared driveway for more than 20 minutes Feb. 3. Police mediated the situation.

Wrong delivery
A UPS driver delivered an envelope to a Cornell Street house and left the envelope in the resident's mailbox Feb. 2. Soon thereafter, a U.S. postal worker removed the envelope from the mailbox and refused to return it to the driver. Police called a U.S. Postal Service supervisor to the scene, as the dispute involved a question about whether it was legal for UPS drivers to deliver packages and envelopes to mailboxes of private homes. The supervisor said he would investigate the question and speak with the UPD driver's regional supervisor. Police determined this was a corporate issue that would be handled internally.

Who's in charge?
A mother called police for help with her unruly child Feb. 5. Patrol arrived at the house and spoke with the child about the importance of behaving well and listening to his mother. The mother thanked police for the assistance.

Paint job
On Feb. 5, a Wildwood Road resident told police he was unhappy with a painter's work and fired him from the job. Shortly thereafter, the painter began placing "annoying phone calls" to the resident. The painter was asking to be paid for work already performed at the resident's house. The painter allegedly threatened the resident for not paying. Police called the painter and advised him to stop calling the resident. The painter was instructed to pursue claims for his outstanding bill in civil court. The painter told police he needed to go back to the house to pick up tools that had been left at the house. Police advised the painter to call them for assistance, should he return to the house for tools. The resident denied there were any tools left in the house. Police advised the resident to call them if the painter showed up at the house looking for money.

Welfare check
At the request of a family member who was concerned about an exchange of text messages, police checked the welfare of a man at 2:30 a.m., Feb. 6. The man was home and OK.

Cars and roadways
February 2: Police put caution tape on a low-hanging wire on Leatherstocking Lane. Dispatch notified Verizon.

Police asked several drivers to remove their parked cars from village streets in order to facilitate snow removal.

Police issued tickets to cars parked overnight at metered parking spaces in village center. These cars were hindering snow removal.

A car stalled on Heathcote Road, and AAA said they were too busy to respond quickly. At the driver's request, police called Heathcote Gulf for assistance.

Police advised construction workers to refrain from parking too close to the intersection of Cushman and Mamaroneck Roads

February 4: Two drivers were arguing over the way in which one driver parked her car on Garth Road. Police advised the arguers to stay away from each other to avoid further incidents.

February 6: Police removed pieces of wood from the intersection of Griffen Avenue and Weaver Street.

A neighbor parked her car in an East Taunton Road woman's driveway without notifying the woman. Police tracked down the neighbor, and she moved her car.

February 7: Police put caution tape on a fallen wire on Johnson Road. Dispatch notified Verizon.

February 8: Cooper Road party guests parked their cars on both sides of the street, impeding the flow of traffic. Patrol asked the guests to move their cars to one side of the road, and they complied.

Eight car accidents were reported in the village and on parkways this week.

Raccoon
Police removed a dead raccoon from Post Road, near Lorraine Place, Feb. 4. The sanitation department was notified for pickup.

Lost and found
The owner of La Dentelliere found car keys on her store on East Parkway and gave them to police Feb. 3. Police vouchered the keys at headquarters for safekeeping.

A woman reported losing her wallet in Starbuck's on East Parkway Feb. 3. It contained an expired driver's license, one credit card and approximately $60 cash. Police advised the woman to cancel her credit card and monitor her finances.

Fire
Firefighters helped Con Edison workers check a Barry Road house for possible gas infiltration after a gas reading was detected on the street outside the house Feb. 2.

A malfunctioning oil burner released carbon monoxide in a Sprague Road house Feb. 2. Firefighters shut off the burner, ventilated the house and called Con Edison.

A delayed ignition of a stovetop burner caused a slight natural gas odor in a Stratton Road house Feb. 2. Firefighters advised the resident to call for service.

On Feb. 2, firefighters assisted Con Edison workers with a possible gas leak in the sewer system at Barry and Nelson roads.

A radon ventilation fan was making unusual noises in a Corell Road house Feb. 2. Firefighters advised the resident to service the fan.

A frozen pipe burst in a Springdale Road garage. Firefighters shut water to the affected line and recommended calling for service Feb. 3.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a problem with natural gas delivery to a Mamaroneck Road heating unit Feb. 6.

Firefighters helped Con Edison workers check Haverford Road houses for possible gas migration from a leak on the street Feb. 6.

An employee of the Scarsdale Alternative School accidentally burnt toast inside the building, on Wayside Lane, Feb. 6. Firefighters responded to the activated alarm and ventilated the building.

Food residue burned in a toaster oven at Scarsdale Public Library Feb. 6. A smoky odor spread throughout the building, causing evacuation of staff and patrons. Firefighters removed the toaster oven and recommended replacing it. They ventilated the building and declared it safe for re-entry.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of an outdoor natural gas odor on Stratton Road Feb. 6.

The compressor of a refrigerator from 1977 was malfunctioning and causing an electrical burning odor in a Marjory Lane house Feb. 7. Firefighters unplugged the refrigerator and advised the resident to call for service.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas odor on Birchall Road Feb. 7.

Firefighters received a report of a railroad track fire near Scarsdale train station Feb. 7. Finding a small fire burning on the third rail of the southbound tracks, firefighters secured the area and stood by for Metro North authorities. Metro North workers stopped trains and de-energized the third rail. The fire self extinguished. Firefighters stood by for maintenance personnel.

This week, firefighters responded to two false carbon monoxide alarms and six false fire alarms caused by device malfunction and cooking smoke.

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