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Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig

Published: 30 October 2014

Created: 30 October 2014

Last Updated: 30 October 2014

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This week, police made headway on crimes involving stolen and altered checks with three arrests. On Oct. 21, Latroya McCalvin, 24, from Pottstown, Pennsylvania, was arrested on charges of third-degree grand larceny and second-degree possession of a forged instrument. McCalvin is accused of depositing a fraudulent check in the amount of $5,000 into her Diamond Credit Union account on Sept. 18. On Sept. 22, McCalvin made two withdrawals from the account – for $4,000 and $500. The fraudulent check was written against a Grand Park Avenue man's account. McCalvin was arraigned at Scarsdale Village Justice Court and released on $1,000 cash bail, paid by her mother. She appeared in court on Oct. 22, and the case was adjourned to Nov. 19. A temporary order of protection was issued in favor of the Grand Park Avenue man.

On Oct. 21, police also arrested Carissa Ceara Anthony Chandler, 24, of the Bronx, on charges of fourth-degree grand larceny and third-degree possession of a forged instrument. Chandler is accused of cashing two fraudulent checks written against a Mamaroneck Road woman's bank account. Chandler was released on $250 cash bail. She was ordered to appear in court again on Oct. 22.

On Oct. 23, Devon Wright, 22, of the Bronx, was arrested on charges of petit larceny (two counts) and third-degree possession of a forged instrument (two counts). The charges stemmed from two separate incidents in which Wright allegedly altered and cashed checks written by Scarsdale residents. The first incident involved two checks written by a Madison Road man – one to Ronald McDonald Foundation for $70 and one to a utility company for $200. The checks were left in a public mailbox at the intersection of Bradley and Locust roads for mailing. Wright is accused of altering the payee's names and payment amounts on these checks. The $70 check was altered to $470 and made payable to Devon Dumar Wright. The $200 check was altered to $925.55 and made payable to another individual. On July 31, Wright allegedly cashed the check for $470 at a New Rochelle bank, using his passport for identification. The check for $925.55 was intercepted at a bank and flagged as suspicious without being cashed. The second incident involved a $200 check written to Scarsdale Adult School by a Boulevard woman on August 1. She attempted to mail the check at a public mailbox at Boulevard and Gaylor Road. On September 2, the woman received an email from the Adult School, stating her payment had not yet been received. Investigation determined Wright altered the $200 check to $480 and made it payable to himself. During an interview at headquarters, Wright admitted to cashing the check at a bank in Bronxville, using his passport for identification. Following his arrest, Wright was released on his own recognizance. He was instructed to appear at Scarsdale Village Justice Court on Oct. 29.

Harassment arrest
On Oct. 22, John Petro, 47, of South Richmond Hill, was arrested on charges of first-degree harassment in the form of stalking. The alleged victim in the case is a 47-year-old Yonkers man, identified as an acquaintance of Petro. Petro was arraigned at Scarsdale Village Justice Court, where Judge John Galloway issued an order of protection in favor of the victim. Petro was released on his own recognizance with a return court date of Oct. 29.

Identity theft
On Oct. 21, a Southwoods Lane man reported his Social Security number was used to file a fraudulent tax return.
On Oct. 25, a Kingston Road man reported five fraudulent checks were written against his Chase Bank account from Oct. 1 through Oct. 19. The checks were written for the following amounts: $8,460, $3,850, $2,750, and two checks for $1,800. Chase's fraud department is following up.

Phishing
A Dolma Road woman received an email asking for personal information Oct. 22. Because she believed the email was a legitimate notification about fraudulent activity on her credit card account, she provided personal data on an online form. Later, she realized the email was most likely a phishing scam, and her credit card provider confirmed this.

Scam
A 56-year-old Hutchinson Avenue man received a call from a person who identified himself as an "IRS agent" Oct. 23. The caller demanded a payment of $6,980.70 for alleged overdue taxes and threatened to issue an arrest warrant if the man did not pay the money immediately. The caller instructed the man to purchase "Reload-it" money cards. The man's wife purchased $4,500 in cards and transferred the money to the caller. The man contacted the caller with some suspicions, and the caller said the money would be fully refunded if police contacted him. Police attempted to contact the caller, but he did not answer. Police advised the couple to report the incident to the credit monitoring bureaus.

Harassment
An Edgewood resident reported harassment by a former employee Oct. 24. According to the man, the former employee has been sending him unwanted emails, texts and voicemails since the employee was fired Oct. 1. The former employee has also been sending similar forms of communication to former coworkers regarding his termination. As the messages continued, they allegedly became "more and more strange and in some instances had threatening undertones." The company's legal counsel sent a letter to the former employee, advising him to cease and desist. Communication stopped for a few days but recently resumed, the man said. Patrol called the former employee and advised him to stop all communication with the man and his former coworkers. The former employee agreed to stop all future communication, except for contact involving a fantasy football league and letters of recommendation.

Criminal mischief
A Wheelock Road resident said approximately four kids rang her doorbell, banged on her door and hit her mailbox before they ran away across her front lawn at 9:30 p.m., Oct. 24. Police canvassed the area but did not find the kids.

Help
Police located a lost 86-year-old woman in Eastchester near Scarsdale Avenue Oct. 20. The woman had wandered away from her daughter's house about 25 minutes before the daughter called police. Officers determined the woman did not need medical assistance and drove her to her daughter's house.

A pedestrian flagged down a police officer on Garth Road to assist with an elderly woman who appeared lost Oct. 24. Using information from a medical alert bracelet, police contacted the woman's son, who said his family had been looking for the woman. Patrol waited with the woman until her husband and a health aide picked her up.

Head banger
On Oct. 20, a man called police to report a possibly disoriented woman at Greenacres School playground at 5:45 p.m., Oct. 20. According to the man, the Asian woman, approximately 40-50 years old, was banging her head against her hands. She was accompanied by a young child who did not appear to be scared or in distress. The woman and child left the playground before police arrived.

Candy
A Cushman Road woman reported possibly suspicious activity outside her house Oct. 20. The woman told police she heard a knock on the door, but no one was there when she answered it. On her doorstep, she found a bag of candy with a note addressed to her children. The note stated the children should knock on another friend's door and leave a bag of candy. Police determined it was a harmless Halloween tradition.

Suspicious
A caller reported a woman was possibly accosted by an unknown man on Myrtledale Road Oct. 20.

At 10 p.m., Oct. 20, a caller reported seeing a short man, dressed in a hockey mask, a denim jacket and jeans, walking west on Boulevard. Police canvassed the area but did not see anyone matching the alleged man's description.
A caller was worried about an abandoned bag near an East Parkway trash can Oct. 25. The bag was described as pink with butterflies. It was empty and worn. Patrol deduced it had been discarded as trash.

Intruders?
A Sage Terrace woman saw someone on her property and thought it was a possible intruder Oct. 21. She asked police to check her house and advised she was hiding in a second-floor closet. When police arrived, the woman identified the man on her property as her landscaper. She said she did not realize he would be working at her house that day, and she got startled.

On Oct. 22, an Ardmore Road woman reported someone might have entered her house without her knowledge or permission. According to the woman, a wet umbrella was lying on her kitchen table, and a dresser drawer was found open. Police checked the house and could not find any sign of criminal activity. Nor was anything missing from the woman's house.

Locked door
Responding to a call for help, police and firefighters went to a Greenacres Avenue house, where a group of 4-year-old girls accidentally locked themselves in a bathroom Oct. 22. By the time police and firefighters arrived, the homeowner had already managed to unlock the door and release the girls. They were unharmed.

Car sick
A Roosevelt Place resident reported two men arguing in a car outside her house at 5:30 a.m., Oct. 24. On scene, patrol spoke to the driver who said he was the designated driver for a friend's birthday party. He stated he dropped a friend off at a Roosevelt Place house, and another friend vomited in the backseat of his car. He said the commotion was in reaction to the vomit – not an altercation.

Cars and roadways
A truck driver was lost on Crane Road Oct. 20. Patrol directed the driver to Ogden Road.

On Oct. 21, police put flares around a disabled bus at Post and Mamaroneck roads. Police placed a reflective traffic cone and warning triangle in a large hole on Fox Meadow Road Oct. 22. The hole was the result of ongoing road repair.

A 1998 Honda Civic became disabled near Weaver Street and Penn Boulevard Oct. 23. The driver called for help from AAA, but AAA did not show up as scheduled. Police arranged for a tow truck to move the car instead.

A parked car was mistakenly left running on Brewster Road Oct. 23. Patrol contacted the registered owner who arrived and turned off the car's engine.

Police notified the highway department about a broken storm drain on Christie Place Oct. 23.

Patrol issued a parking summons to the driver of a car parked too close to a fire hydrant on Brown Road Oct. 23.

A Carman Road resident complained about a van parked on his lawn at 5 p.m., Oct. 23. The driver said he was waiting to pick up a woman employed by a Bradley Road family. Patrol advised the driver to obey all posted traffic signs and refrain from parking on private property. Patrol also issued the driver a summons for a broken brake light.

A car parked on Chase Road was left with its trunk wide open, exposing luggage inside on Oct. 24. Patrol's attempt to locate the car's owner was unsuccessful. However, in the meantime, a woman familiar with the trunk's closing mechanism came by and closed it.

Police notified Verizon about a loose wire dangling above Fayette Road Oct. 24.

On Oct. 25, police told a party host that parked cars were impeding traffic on Morris Lane. Patrol advised party guests to park only on one side of the street.

Police mediated a dispute between two drivers at Catherine and Wheelock roads on Oct. 26. The drivers relayed different accounts of what had occurred. However, they agreed that no threats were made, and their dispute never become physical. Police advised them to end the incident without escalation, and both drivers agreed.

This week, nine car accidents were reported in the village.

Civil matter
A former mechanic from a Scarsdale Avenue auto repair shop asked police to document a civil matter Oct. 24. The mechanic said he was fired from his job Oct. 16; yet he was still owed four days of pay, which he had unsuccessfully attempted to get from his former employer.

Village code
At 7:45 a.m., Oct. 20, police advised roofers on Seneca Road to cease work until a later time, in order to comply with village code.

After neighbors complained about noise, police advised party hosts on Mamaroneck Road to lower the volume of their music Oct. 23.

Pink signs advertising a tag sale on Mamaroneck Road were posted on nearby utility poles in violation of village code Oct. 24. Patrol removed the signs and issued a summons to the person who posted the signs.

People were setting off fireworks near Brite Avenue and Chesterfield Road Oct. 24. They said they were celebrating the Indian New Year. Patrol advised it was illegal to set off fireworks in New York State without a permit. The people apologized and promised to return the next day to finish cleaning up firework debris in daylight.

Police were unsuccessful in catching a dog running loose on Claremont Road Oct. 26.

Lost
On Oct. 23, a woman reported losing her driver's license while picking up her daughter from Westchester Reform Temple.

A resident reported losing a wallet in the village on Oct. 24. It contained $40 cash and ID cards.

Fire
On Oct. 20, an electric heater was burning in a first floor bathroom in a Brambach Road house. Firefighters de-energized the heater and removed it from the wall. Thermal imaging confirmed the fire had not extended to neighboring walls. However, some light burn marks were found on the drywall just above the heater. Firefighters vented light smoke from the house.

Firefighters cut power to a malfunctioning rooftop heating unit on a Palmer Avenue building Oct. 20.

Firefighters notified Con Edison about a tree in close proximity to electrical wires on Greenacres Avenue Oct. 23.

Cornell Street residents, ages 100 and 86, were accidentally locked out of their house  on Oct. 24. Firefighters helped them get back inside. The police department's Older Adult Advocate is following up.

This week, firefighters assisted at one car accident in the village. They responded to 16 false fire alarms caused by device malfunction, shower steam, construction dust, a battery change, cooking smoke and hair dryer use.

Scarsdale Village Justice Court
Demetrius Borden pleaded guilty to a probation violation. He was sentenced to six months in jail, to be served concurrently with sentencing from courts in White Plains and New Rochelle.

Miriam Freedman-Carman pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated (first offense). She was fined $900 and granted a one-year conditional discharge. Her license was revoked for six months, with a 20-day stay. She was ordered to install an ignition interlock device on her car for one year and continue treatment in a drinking and driving program organized by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles. She was also ordered to attend a MADD Victim Impact Panel.

Andrea O. Gardiner pleaded guilty to the reduced charges of driving without a license and disobeying a traffic control device. She was fined $436.

Sandro Giambrone was arraigned on charges of operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a controlled substance violation, speeding (74/40) a lane violation and a turn signal violation. An evaluation by Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities was ordered, and the case was adjourned to Nov. 26.

Maureen Hart pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal contempt. She was granted a conditional discharge and fined $255, including a $50 DNA fee. The court issued a five-year permanent order of protection against her.

Judy A. Nouel pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of driving without a license and was fined $193. Bail was exonerated.

Bail was exonerated for Brian W. Sanchez. His case was adjourned to Oct. 29 for sentencing.
Victor Santana Jr. returned on warrant and was issued fines of $476 for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and speeding.

Hermin Sagassome-Morales pleaded guilty to using a gas-powered blower in violation of village code. He was fined $75.

The village prosecutor withdrew village code violation charges from one couple after they showed they were in compliance with village code regarding wetlands activity.

One case was sealed.

The court issued two warrant letters and one appearance letter to defendants who did not appear in court as directed.
Also, one defendant charged with a village code violation involving a leaf blower did not show up for his scheduled court appearance.

Adjournments included some cases with the following charges: DWI (first offense), aggravated DWI, DWI with a blood alcohol level of at least .08 of one percent, first-degree operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs, third- and fourth-degree grand larceny, second-degree identity theft, fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, second- and third-degree possession of a forged instrument, driving while ability impaired by drugs or alcohol, possession of marijuana, various vehicle and traffic offenses and village code violations.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 20-26 and the Scarsdale Village Justice Court calendar from Oct. 22 was compiled from official information.

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Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig

Published: 06 November 2014

Created: 06 November 2014

Last Updated: 07 November 2014

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On October 29, a Rectory Lane couple picked up a family member at the airport and returned home to find their house burglarized. The burglary occurred between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. that night. According to the couple, they noticed their basement door was ajar when they entered their house through the garage. They thought this was strange, since the basement door usually remains closed. When the couple went upstairs, they noticed their master bedroom was in disarray, with belongings from their closet and drawers thrown around on the floor. An empty jewelry box was on the floor, and another jewelry box had been opened, but its contents seemed undisturbed. A safe from the master bedroom had been moved near the open basement door. It had been pried open, and only personal paperwork remained. The couple smelled unfamiliar cologne, leading them to believe the perpetrator might still be in the house, so they called 911 and waited for police. Investigation did not uncover any signs of suspects remaining in the house or forced entry to the house. Only the interior and exterior basement doors were open, suggesting probable points of entry and exit. Police canvassed the yard and found the handle and locking mechanism of a backyard gate broken and lying on the ground. Patrol surmised the locked gate had impeded the suspects' flight, so the suspects must have used force as they left the yard.

Stolen checks
On Oct. 27, a Secor Road man received a call from a Chase Bank branch in Manhattan about a woman who attempted to cash an altered check written against the man's account on Oct. 24. The teller became suspicious of the transaction, alerted the bank manager and refused to cash the check. The man confirmed he did not know the woman and the check had been altered. According to the man's records, the check was originally written to an organization with which the man does business. It was mailed with two other checks in a public mailbox at the intersection of Heathcote Road and Palmer Avenue on Sept. 22.

Order of protection violated
On Nov. 1, police charged a 28-year-old West Harrison woman with the misdemeanor of disobeying a court mandate after she allegedly violated an order of protection Oct. 31. According to the arrest report, the woman went to her mother's house in Scarsdale because "she was intoxicated and had been turned away from an alcohol detox program due to an insurance issue." She was aware a stay away order had been issued on Jan. 29 and was valid through March 24, 2014. This order of protection forbade the woman to enter her mother's house. However, the woman stated she had "nowhere to go" when the detox program turned her away, and the woman's mother was concerned about her daughter's safety. Patrol arrested the woman and took her to headquarters. She was remanded to Westchester County Jail on $5,000 cash or bond. She is due to appear in court again November 5. Note: Due to the domestic nature of this incident, the woman's name has been withheld from this report.

Scams
On Oct. 28, a Hampton Road woman transferred $2,978.67 to a person allegedly offering a short term rental through an online site for vacation properties. After transferring the money, the woman's questions about the vacation rental went unanswered. The woman contacted the online site, and an employee confirmed the rental listing had been a scam and was since removed from the site. The woman's bank informed her that the wire transfer was denied because of a lack of information provided by the receiving institution.

A man walked into headquarters because he received a call alleging his brother had been kidnapped Nov. 2. The caller told the man to withdraw money from an ATM machine and load it onto Green Dot money cards from CVS. Police advised the man to call his brother to verify his wellbeing. The man's brother was fine, and police advised the man the call was a scam.

Identity theft
A Nelson Road man reported a total of approximately $2,300 was withdrawn from his bank account in two transactions that occurred between Oct. 7 and 28. Police are following up.

On Oct. 31, a Rural Drive woman reported someone used her personal information to open a fraudulent account with United Parcel Service on Oct. 17. The person attempted to use the fraudulent account to charge 430.05 in fees related to a package shipment from an out-of-state location to an address in Dubai. UPS was alerted, and the account was closed.

Hate mail
A 32-year-old man who works in village center reported someone placed a threatening note on his car's windshield while he was at work Oct. 31. The person who wrote the note alleged the man broke the person's heart, threatened to kill the man and stated knowledge of where the man lives, works and parks his car. The man's car was parked in a parking garage at the time the note was left. The man said he wanted to document the note in case of future incidents.

Help
A Post Road man brought two personally owned firearms to headquarters for safekeeping Oct. 31. One was a 9-caliber aluminum pistol. The other was a 38-caliber aluminum revolver.

Police checked the welfare of a Ridgedale Road woman after she failed to answer her RUOK call Oct. 30. The woman confirmed she was OK.

Police checked an unattended briefcase left at the dead end of Normandy Lane Oct. 30. It was old, worn and empty. Police discarded it as garbage.

Responding to the report of a possibly intoxicated man walking in the middle of Fenimore Road, police encountered a Tuckahoe resident who had fallen asleep on the train and was attempting to walk home at 8:30 p.m., Oct. 31. Patrol called a taxi to drive him home.

On Nov. 1, police determined a man knocking on a Woodland Place house was a livery cab driver who had been dispatched to the wrong address for an airport pickup. The resident of the house was grateful, as the man's unexpected presence alarmed her.

Police checked the welfare of a Colvin Road woman and confirmed she was ok Nov. 2.

Virus
A Herkimer Road man reported his home computer was infected with a virus that encrypted his files Oct. 31. The man said he wanted police to document the incident. Police advised him to monitor his bank accounts and credit score, in addition to monitoring his security and network settings.

Cars and roadways
Patrol directed traffic around cars with flat tires on Hutchinson Avenue and Drake Road while the drivers changed the tires Oct. 27. The incidents were unrelated.

Sherbrooke Road residents complained about a large truck blocking their street Oct. 27. Patrol asked the driver to legally park the truck.

The buildings and grounds department of Scarsdale High School reported a car illegally parked on grass near the school's gravel lot Oct 29. Police stood by while the owner moved the car.

An unoccupied car was running while parked on Depot Place Oct. 29. Patrol turned off the car's engine and secured the car.

Police called a tow truck for the driver of a car with a flat tire on Fenimore Road Oct. 30.

Patrol issued appropriate summonses to the registered owner of a motorcycle that was without a license plate and illegally parked on Depot Place Oct. 30.

Patrol notified the recreation department about a low-hanging wire within the pool complex Oct. 30.

A driver with a flat tire flagged down patrol Oct. 31. Patrol called a towing service for him.

On Oct. 31, police stood by at the site of a disabled car at Popham and Post roads until a towing service arrived to move the car Oct. 31.

Construction plates covering a Con Edison work site on Fenimore Road shifted and created a four-inch gap Nov. 1. Patrol notified Con Edison.

Patrol asked the drivers of illegally parked cars on Church Lane to move their cars to allow for better traffic flow Nov. 1.

On Nov. 1, a Brook Lane resident complained that parked cars on the street were impeding access to his driveway. Police noted all cars on the street were legally parked and advised the man to consult with Village Hall about the possibility of updating parking rules on Brook Lane.

Fallen tree branches were removed from Weaver Street at 6 a.m., Nov. 2.

Patrol blocked off sections of Post, Hampton, Benedict and Lockwood roads until the highway department could remove fallen trees Nov. 2.

Hamilton Road was closed Nov. 2 because of a primary wire on the ground. Con Edison was notified.

A section of Burgess Road was taped off because a falling tree knocked a light fixture from a utility pole Nov. 2. None of the power lines were compromised. Patrol notified the highway department.

Patrol removed a piece of fence railing that had fallen onto a Post Road sidewalk near Sherbrooke Road Nov. 2.

Patrol removed branches from Palmer Avenue and Ramsey Road Nov. 2.

Police placed temporary stop signs at the intersection of Popham Road and East Parkway because the traffic light was not working Nov. 2. An electrician was notified.

Winds blew over a stop sign at the intersection of Ogden and Fox Meadow roads Nov. 2. Police made temporary accommodations and notified the highway department.

Highway workers were instructed to remove a fallen tree branch from Bradley Road Nov. 2.

On Nov. 2, police issued verbal warnings to drivers of cars parked in violation of posted parking restrictions on Hampton Road. The drivers moved their cars. Another driver moved his car on Johnson Road after patrol told him the car was parked too close to the street's intersection with Boulevard.

Patrol moved a branch that was partially sticking into the roadway on Bypass Nov. 2.

This week, seven car accidents were reported in the village.

Animals
Police reunited a loose dog on Carthage Road with its owner Oct. 31.

Coyotes were reported in the area of Griffen Avenue and Brittany Close Oct. 31.

Civil matter
A woman and her husband went to a Montrose Road house, asking for wages allegedly owed to her Oct. 28. The homeowner returned personal property to the woman and requested that she and her husband leave the property. Patrol advised the couple and the homeowner that their dispute was a civil matter.

Lost and found
A passerby found a wallet on Popham Road and brought it to headquarters Oct. 28. Police contacted the owner, who sent his wife to pick up the wallet.

While on routine patrol in village center, police found an earring on the ground near the intersection of East Parkway and Spencer Place Oct. 28. The earring was taken to headquarters for safekeeping.

On Oct. 29, police found a driver's license on Chase Road. Police attempted to contact the owner, a 35-year-old Bronxville woman, but were unable to reach her.

On Oct. 31, a Palmer Avenue nanny found a wallet on the street outside her employer's house. Using identification cards inside the wallet, police determined it belonged to a Garth Road woman.

A Sage Terrace man reported losing his driver's license at a Staple's store on Central Avenue Nov. 1. He said he presented his license to the cashier when making a purchase. He realized he did not have the license when he returned home. He called the store, but employees said the missing license was not there.

Fire
A boiler in a Barry Road house was running without sufficient water, and it released carbon monoxide into the house Oct. 30. Firefighters turned off the boiler and ventilated the house. They advised the resident to call for service.

Firefighters advised a Fox Meadow Road resident to call a service company for assistance with her gas stove Oct. 30.

Firefighters investigated a possible smell of natural gas in a Palmer Avenue business and determined the odor was caused by an overheated battery in the business's alarm system Oct. 30. Firefighters disconnected the battery and ventilated the business. They found a minor gas leak from a hot water heater at a neighboring business and notified Con Edison.

According to firefighters' investigation, a reported natural gas odor in a Graham Road house was actually a skunk odor Nov. 1. Firefighters advised the homeowner to air out the house and remove clutter from the boiler room. Firefighters noticed the clutter while investigating the odor.

This week, firefighters assisted at three car accidents in the village and on parkways. They responded to two false carbon monoxide alarms and 16 false fire alarms caused by device malfunction, a smoke machine, construction dust, cooking smoke and burnt toast.

Scarsdale Village Justice Court
Jasmine C. Bradley pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of driving without a license and was fined $178.

Laura Carranza pleased guilty to DWI (first offense). Her license was suspended for six months, and she was fined $900. She was granted a one-year conditional discharge and ordered to attend a MADD Victim Impact Panel and a drinking and driving program organized by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles. She was ordered to install an ignition interlock device in her car.

Jordan D. Fernandez pleaded guilty to DWI (first offense). He was ordered to install an ignition interlock device in his car, and the case was adjourned to Nov. 12 for sentencing.

A. Kalyanasundarum was arraigned on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense) and DWI with a blood alcohol level of at least .08 of one percent. The defendant's license was suspended pending prosecution. The defendant was assigned, for evaluation, to Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities. A hardship hearing was scheduled for Nov. 5.

Thurmond L. Matthews pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of driving while ability impaired. His license was suspended for 90 days, and he was fined $560. He was ordered to attend a MADD Victim Impact Panel and a drinking and driving program organized by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles.

Amanda Ryan pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of a registration violation and was fined $178.
Steven M. Shapiro pleaded guilty to the reduced charges of driving without a license and removing both hands from the steering wheel. He was granted a conditional discharge for removing both hands from the steering wheel. He was fined $321.

Meghan J. St. Lawrence pleaded guilty to the reduced charges of a registration violation and failure to obey a traffic control device. She was fined $193.

Two cases were sealed.

The court issued one bench warrant and two appearance letters to defendants who did not appear in court as directed. Also, three defendants charged with village code violations did not show up for their scheduled court appearances.

Adjournments included one summary proceeding and cases with the following charges: possession of marijuana, first-degree operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs, third- and second-degree possession of a forged instrument, petit larceny, first-degree harassment, third-degree grand larceny, various vehicle and traffic offenses and village code violations.

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This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 27-Nov. 2 and the Scarsdale Village Justice Court calendar from Oct. 29 was compiled from official information.

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Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig

Published: 22 October 2014

Created: 22 October 2014

Last Updated: 23 October 2014

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Grand Larceny: Suriela Suriel, 30, of Freeport, was arrested on charges of third-degree grand larceny Oct. 15. Suriel is accused of receiving a fraudulent check for $4,850, written against a Mamaroneck Road resident's bank account in July. Suriel allegedly deposited the check into her Citibank account on July 23 and proceeded to make three withdrawals totaling $4,800. The owner of the bank account experienced a financial loss of $4,850 due to the fraudulent activity. Following her arrest, Suriel was arraigned at Scarsdale Village Justice Court before Judge John Galloway. Bail was set at $2,000 cash or bond, and a temporary order of protection was issued, in favor of the victim. Suriel was unable to post bail; so she was taken to Westchester County Jail. According to the arrest report, Suriel and the victim were not acquainted with each other.

Attempted Bank Robbery: Greenburgh Police report an attempted robbery at the Chase Bank at 409 Tarrytown Road on Wednesday October 22 at 5:30 pm. Employees and customers told police that the suspect handed a bankteller a note demanding money. No weapon was displayed. He then fled on foot and no money was taken. The suspect was described as having a thin build, approximately 5'11, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a black screen covering over the face, and beige/light colored pants. The Greenburgh Detective Division is actively investigatingthismatter and asks anyone with information to contact them at 914 682-5331.

Stolen jewels:
On Oct. 14, a Walworth Avenue woman reported seven pieces of jewelry had been stolen from her house in September. The missing jewelry included the following pieces: one gold and diamond necklace, one gold necklace with five semi-precious stones, two pairs of diamond earrings, a diamond and sapphire bracelet with matching earrings and a diamond tennis bracelet. The woman said she last wore the jewelry in May. She provided police with rough information about people who have been in her house since that time.

Stolen mower:
On Oct. 14, a landscaper called police from his truck, while following a vehicle whose occupants allegedly stole landscaping equipment from him the previous day. Police stopped the landscaper and the followed vehicle on Mamaroneck Road. They stood by for New Rochelle Police who were handling the report of the alleged theft.

Stolen goods:
On Oct. 18, a Cambridge Road man reported items were stolen from him during a recent move. He wanted to compile a full list of missing items and research the moving company before filing a report.

Criminal mischief:
On Oct. 13, an Olmsted Road man reported someone opened his unlocked 1984 BMW, cut the dashboard and stole loose coins while the car was parked in his driveway sometime between Oct. 6 and 12. The man said a similar incident occurred four years ago, when his wallet was stolen from the car. The man estimated the damage to be around $2,000.

Dispute at DeCicco's:
On Oct. 16, an employee of DeCicco's Marketplace reported an escalating argument with his manager Oct. 13. The employee said he was using his cell phone at work because of a family emergency. The manager told the employee to get off his cell phone, as per company policy. When the employee went to the restroom, the manager allegedly followed him and continued the argument. The employee alleged he was pushed into a metal storage rack during the argument, told to punch out of work and go home. Later, the men encountered each other at the train station. They started arguing about the incident again, until the employee boarded the train. The employee said he was feeling discomfort in his shoulder following the incident and needed medical attention. Police consulted the store owner about reviewing video footage for follow-up.

Harassment:
On Nov. 15, a business owner reported two white men in their fifties, one with a heavy Russian accent, have been coming to her business and asking many questions about the business and its clients. The woman said the men speak very aggressively, and it makes her uncomfortable. She believes her former partner may be sending the men to intimidate her. Police advised her to call headquarters if the men return.

Fraudulent tax return:
On Oct. 15, a Rectory Lane couple reported their Social Security numbers were used to file a fraudulent tax return. The couple's accountant discovered the problem when he was unable to file the couple's legitimate 2013 tax return due. The couple was advised to contact the IRS and monitor their credit report.

Broken windows:
On Oct. 16, a Brewster Road woman discovered the rear window of her car had been shattered. Police did not detect any sign of criminal mischief. Instead, the damage seemed to have been caused by a nearby tree with numerous dead limbs.

An errant softball cracked the windshield of a 2000 Ford Explorer parked at a youth softball event at Supply Field Oct. 19. The driver wanted to file a report for documentation purposes only.

Asleep:
At 10:45 p.m., Oct. 14, police advised a woman sleeping on a bench outside Scarsdale Public Library that she was not allowed to sleep there. She left the property, and patrol departed.

Medication:
A Quaker Ridge woman called 911 to complain about her medication schedule Oct. 15. The woman's mother said the medication was not due to be given until 3 p.m., and it was only 10 a.m. The mother said her daughter was being "unruly and verbally abusive." Police advised the woman to refrain from yelling at her mother and to not call 911 for non-police matters.

UPS truck:
A Brewster Road woman alleged a UPS truck damaged her sprinkler system and grass after driving over her lawn Oct. 16. Police did not notice any obvious damage to the sprinkler system. The report noted only a muddy tire imprint deemed to be "minor." Nevertheless, the homeowner requested a report for follow-up with UPS.

Rifles:
On Oct. 17, an Edgewood resident surrendered two rifles to headquarters for destruction. The resident said he had owned the guns for several years and no longer wanted them.

Missing child:
At approximately 6 p.m., Oct. 17, a woman called police because she could not find her 8-year-old son. Police called the house of a Sherbrooke Road friend, discovered the son was there and reunited him with his mother.

Unwanted calls:
A woman reported receiving phone calls asking for her deceased husband Oct. 19. Police called the number from which the calls originated and learned it belonged to a nonprofit organization. The caller was canvassing for donations and had not realized the husband had died.

Stuck elevator:
Police and firefighters opened the elevator in Christie Place garage to release an elderly man who was stuck inside Oct. 19. The man said he had parked his car in the garage and was attempting to leave the garage when the elevator stopped unexpectedly. After the man was released, patrol walked him home to Popham Road. In the meantime, the elevator was put out of service, and "out of order' signs were placed on its doors. A maintenance crew was scheduled for the next business day.

Cars and roadways:
Patrol spoke with a construction foreman and a blacktop crew about workers' vehicles parked on Park Road in a manner that obstructed traffic Oct. 14. The foreman and crew stated they would soon move their vehicles into the driveway and use flagmen in the meantime.

Patrol informed the highway department about damaged wires hanging at the corner of Nelson and Rodney roads Oct. 15.

On Oct. 17, a woman locked her keys inside her car on Heathcote Road. Police called for roadside assistance.

The water department was notified that a worker struck a water main on Hampton Road Oct. 18.

A parked green Mini Cooper was idling on Autenreith Road for more than an hour Oct. 18. Police tracked down the owner, who returned to the car and turned it off. He said he left in a rush and mistakenly got out of the car without shutting down the engine.

A caller reported a sinkhole on Fox Meadow Road, near Ogden Road, Oct. 19. Police investigated the hole and determined it was the result of road work in progress. Police notified the highway department and inquired about metal plates to cover the hole.
Four car accidents were reported in the village this week.

License plates:
On Oct. 14, an employee from a Popham Road Church told police the church had recently sold ten cars but had not removed the license plates prior to sale. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles contacted him, stating there were outstanding tickets on some of the cars. He was advised by the DMV to report the plates as lost and submit the report for proper resolution.

Dog:
A Jefferson Road man found a loose German Shepherd in his yard and held until police picked it up Oct. 14. Shortly after taking the dog to headquarters, the dog's owner arrived and retrieved the dog. Police issued the owner a summons for having a dog at large.

Village code:
On Oct. 14, callers reported political signs posted in public space on Greenances Avenue and Berkeley and Brayton roads. Police removed the signs and took them to headquarters, in accordance with village code.

On Oct. 17, police advised Rural Road construction workers that village code prevents the use of power equipment before 8 a.m. The workers said they would abide by village code.

At 10:15,  pm on Oct. 17, a person reported lights were still on at the tennis courts on Wayside Lane. Patrol went to the courts and spoke to two tennis players. They said they had lost track of time, turned off the lights and left the courts.

Lost and found:
Police used a store discount tag to identify the owner of keys found in village center and return the keys to him Oct. 14.

A person found a black cardholder wallet at the intersection of Greenacres Avenue and Farley Road Oct. 15. Police vouchered the wallet at headquarters for safekeeping.

On Oct. 15, a high school student reported losing a black bi-fold wallet near the football field at Scarsdale High School. It contained his driver's license, Social Security card, school ID and a credit card.

The owner of a lost iPhone and wallet came to headquarters to pick up her property Oct. 15.

A person found a ring containing car and house keys on Scarsdale Avenue and brought it to headquarters Oct. 16.

A person found a wallet in the area of Pelhamdale Ave, in the village of Pelham, and brought it to headquarters Oct. 18.

Fire

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a reported indoor gas odor on Fox Meadow Road Oct. 13.

A contractor digging for a water line accidentally broke a gas line on Innes Road Oct. 14. The contractor crimped and secured the gas line prior to the fire department's arrival. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.

Firefighters removed a generator from a garage because it was leaking gasoline Oct. 16. They applied absorbent to the spill.

Firefighters checked a Griffen Avenue house after a fluorescent bulb malfunctioned and started releasing smoke Oct. 17. They confirmed the house and the light fixture were safe.

Firefighters isolated a sparking wire in a Huntington Avenue basement that was under renovation Oct. 18. They shut off the circuit breaker attached to the affected wire and advised the resident to consult with the electrician working on the project.

This week, firefighters assisted at two car accidents in the village. They responded to 10 false alarms caused by device malfunction, cooking smoke, construction dust, system testing and shower steam.

Scarsdale Village Justice Court

Marcus Green pleaded guilty to the reduced charges of driving without a license and disobeying a traffic control device. He was fined $436.

Sujan P. Mehta pleased guilty to the reduced charges of driving without a license and disobeying a traffic control device. He was fined $458.

Omar Anthony Pulido was arraigned on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), DWI with a blood alcohol level of at least .08 of one percent and speeding (56/30). His license was suspended pending prosecution. Pulido was assigned, for evaluation, to Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities. The case was adjourned to Nov. 19.

Ashley E. Stevens was arraigned on charges of DWI (first offense). Her license was suspended pending prosecution. Stevens was assigned, for evaluation, to Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities. The case was adjourned to Nov. 12.

Two cases involving youth offenders were sealed.

The court issued five warrant letters to defendants who did not appear in court as directed. Also, three defendants charged with village code violations did not show up for their scheduled court appearances.

Adjournments included some cases with the following charges: first-degree operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs, DWI (first offense), aggravated DWI, DWI with a blood alcohol level of at least .08 of one percent, third-degree possession of marijuana, violation of probation, second-degree possession of a forged instrument, petit larceny, third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, fifth-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, various vehicle and traffic offenses and village code violations.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 13-19 and the Scarsdale Village Justice Court calendar from Oct. 15 was compiled from official information.

Make a difference! Police sponsor donation drive for women's shelter

The Scarsdale Police Benevolent Association is sponsoring an important donation drive for My Sister's Place, a nonprofit agency that advocates and provides shelter for victims of domestic violence in Westchester County. Targeted around Halloween, the PBA asks parents to encourage their children to forgo the purchase of the many mischief-making items such as eggs, shaving cream, "silly string," matches, cigarette lighters, toothpaste, hair spray and toilet paper. Instead, this money can be better used toward the purchase of items that will benefit women and children who must seek solace in the shelter. My Sister's Place will gratefully accept any of the following items:
1. Diapers - My Sister's Place is in constant, dire need of diapers; and the supply has been impossibly low. All sizes will be accepted, but the larger sizes (4,5,6) are most in demand.
2. Baby wipes
3. New twin-size sheet sets
Donated goods can be dropped off in the lobby of Scarsdale Police Headquarters, located at Tompkins and Fenimore Roads, day or night, from now until Nov. 18, 2014. The PBA will deliver all donations to the shelter, along with the PBA's own contributions to the cause. Residents of the shelter have been extremely grateful for the generous support afforded by the Scarsdale Community in the past, and the PBA is looking forward to another successful drive this year.

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