Police Pursue Stolen Car; Mt. Vernon Man Wanted for Burglary Arrested During Traffic Stop
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
- Hits: 1486
Stolen car: Scarsdale police, with officers from Eastchester, were involved in the pursuit of a stolen car from Eastchester on July 25. The car entered the Bronx River Parkway, and SPD terminated its participation.
Arrest
On July 31, police observed a blue Honda Accord traveling south on Post Road with a headlight out. Patrol conducted a traffic stop. A DMV license check of the driver – Anthony Wigmal, 30, of Mount Vernon – showed that there was an active felony warrant for his arrest issued by the City of Yonkers Police Department, for second-degree burglary. Patrol took Wigmal into custody to await officers from Yonkers.
Identity theft
On July 25, a Kent Road man reported that his personal information might have been used to open a fraudulent investment account.
On July 27, a Fox Meadow Road man reported that two fraudulent accounts were opened at Bank of America n his name.
Indecent exposure
On July 27, a man was acting disorderly and exposed himself on the tracks of the Scarsdale Train Station. Police stood by and detained the man until Metro North Police arrived to handle the matter, as it occurred in their jurisdiction.
Harassment
On July 27, a man walked into headquarters and advised that he received two unwanted phone calls from an irate woman concerning a road rage incident that occurred on July 7 in White Plains. The woman stated that the man hit her car and left the scene, but the man reported that he did not believe any collision occurred. The woman told the man that she already filed a police report with White Plains police. The man wished to document that he told the woman he no longer wishes to be contacted and that he has blocked her number.
On July 28, a man was reportedly harassing people and hitting the sides of trains at Depot Place. The man boarded a train and left the area before police arrived.
Suspicious
A Heathcote Road business owner reported a man entered the store, walked around and asked if she sold pinky rings before leaving. She felt the man might be casing her store and asked police to perform extra ridebys July 27.
Attempted mail fraud
Police noticed a mailbox had a sticky substance, such as from a glue trap, on Nelson Road July 26. The postal inspector and postal police were notified, and the mailbox was taped off to prevent potential mail theft.
Help
A man in a Golden Horseshoe shopping plaza store asked for help locating his wife July 27. Police called the man’s wife, and she came to the location to pick him up. She reported his memory was failing.
Police offered a courtesy ride to a White Plains shelter for a man hitchhiking in the Village July 27. The man refused. Police advised him to stay out of the roadway while walking on Post Road.
On July 28, police checked the welfare of a Claremont Road woman. Everything was in good order.
A Lyft driver requested help in getting a passenger to a Shell Station, as per the passenger’s request, July 29.
A tree fell on a Greenacres Avenue garage July 28. On July 29, police advised the homeowner to contact his insurance company.
On July 30, police noticed a pile of packages outside a Meadow Road house. They moved the packages to a more secure location out of sight from the street.
Pedestrian hit
On July 29, a caller advised he was walking on the Popham Road bridge when he was struck by a vehicle in the roadway. Then, the vehicle left the scene.
Cars and roadways
Police called a tow for a driver who ran over a metal rod and punctured her tire on Mamaroneck Road July 24.
On July 26, police notified Con Edison about a fallen wire on Sunset Drive.
Police stood by to assist Westchester County police with a truck that hit a bridge and sustained heavy roof damage on the Hutchinson River Parkway, before exiting onto Mamaroneck Road, July 26.
On July 27, police asked contractors to move and properly park their vehicles on Sycamore Road to assist good traffic flow.
Police notified Con Edison, Verizon and the highway department about a large fallen tree that took down wires and made Dolma Road impassable July 28.
Police cleared a fallen tree from Mamaroneck Road and fallen branches from Bypass, Cooper Road, Post Road, Ogden Road, Oxford Road and Penn Road July 29. They also notified the highway department about a hanging branch over Fenimore Road.
Police notified Con Edison about fallen wires or branches on wires on Stonehouse Road, Aspen Road, Lee Road, Ridgecrest East and Brook Lane July 29. Areas were taped off for pedestrian safety.
Police dispersed campers from private property on Saxon Woods Road July 30.
Police removed a fallen branch from Popham Road July 30.
Two car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Animals
On July 28, a woman reported seeing a possible bobcat on Lincoln Road. Police went to the scene and did not see any wild animals.
Village code
Police stopped Kensington Road contractors from working before 8 a.m., as per Village code, July 26. On July 28, a neighbor reported construction noise prior to 8 a.m. at the same work site. Police went to the scene and observed workers servicing a portable toilet and making noise. They were told to wait until after 8 a.m. to service the toilet.
On July 26, police removed a sign from a utility pole on Nelson Road and discarded it.
On July 28, police removed signs posted on Post Road and Dolma Road and discarded them.
On July 30, police removed signs posted on Meadow Road and Freightway Road and discarded them.
Lost and found
A Village resident lost his license plate while driving back to Scarsdale from the Hamptons in heavy rain. He reported it July 25,
On July 25, a person found a wallet containing cash in front of a Palmer Avenue bank. He brought it to headquarters for safekeeping.
On July 27, a resident left a license and credit card at Village Hall. On July 28, police returned the property to the resident’s address.
On July 28, a resident reported losing the front license plate of his vehicle.
Firefighters
On July 24, firefighters assisted with a water leak in a Ferncliff Road house.
On July 25, firefighters assisted with a sprinkler system problem at a Mayflower Road house.
On July 26, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the sites of a gas leak in a Lee Road house and sparking wires on Sunset Drive and Nelson Road.
A malfunctioning boiler released carbon monoxide into a Crossway house July 26. Firefighters ventilated and stood by for Con Edison.
Firefighters assisted at car accidents on Post Road July 27, on Hutchinson River Parkway July 28 and 29, and on Post Road July 29.
On July 27, firefighters assisted with a water valve issue in a Brayton Road house.
On July 29, firefighters helped retrieve fallen keys from a Post Road storm grate.
A Catherine Road resident accidentally locked herself out of her house July 29. Firefighters helped her get back inside.
This report covering police and fire department activity from July 24-30 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Burglars Hit Houses on Harvest Drive and Murray Hill Road
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
- Hits: 1523
Burglaries: A house for sale on Harvest Drive was burglarized. A real estate agent discovered the rear sliding glass door was broken and reported the burglary July 20. Property was confirmed stolen. Police discovered the homeowner’s shotgun on premises while investigating the incident and took the gun to hold for safekeeping.
On July 23, a Murray Hill Road resident reported he woke up to his dining room window being open and items missing from his home. These included a purse containing a wallet, a wallet containing $200, a wallet containing $40, debit cards and other miscellaneous items. He also observed a large knife outside the home near the window.
On July 23, another Murray Hill Road resident reported a burglary. Items were reported missing from the garage, including house, office and post office box keys; a driver’s license; debit and credit cards; and vehicle registration information.
Car break-ins
An unlocked, parked car on Gaylor Road was entered in the early morning hours of July 20, but the owner said nothing of value was taken.
On July 20, a Griffen Avenue resident reported that her father’s unlocked car door was ajar, and the glove compartment had been emptied out. Items taken included a black booklet containing the vehicle’s registration, insurance and manual. Otherwise, nothing of value was taken from the vehicle.
On July 20, a Tunstall Road woman reported her vehicle was entered overnight and ransacked. She also said another vehicle on the property was vandalized.
A Shawnee Road woman reported her 2021 BMW had been broken into overnight, from July 19 to July 20. Sunglasses, a roll of quarters and a $20 bill were stolen.
Stolen
On July 17, an Innes Road woman reported that India citizenship cards belonging to her and her daughter were stolen in a burglary reported in 2021. Since she neglected to include the citizenship cards among the list of stolen items when the burglary occurred, she now reported them as being stolen.
Postal fraud
While on routine patrol, police observed a glue trap affixed to the mail slot of a public mailbox on Palmer Avenue July 18. Police notified the USPS Police, who took note of the condition and alerted supervisors. The box was secured with police tape to deter mail theft.
Identity theft
On July 22, a Mamaroneck Road man reported one of his accounts had been compromised, and funds were illegally withdrawn. The man’s bank representative informed him that his contact information had been changed, and someone opened a second account in his name. Approximately $70,000 had been transferred out of his current account and deposited into the newly opened account. Additionally, an unauthorized ATM withdrawal caused a loss to the man of $1,200.
On July 23, an Oxford Road man reported someone opened a fraudulent AT&T account in his name resulting in a $2,541 charge.
Doorbell
Shortly before 10 p.m., July 17, an unknown party rang a Walworth Avenue woman’s doorbell and left. The woman said she did not answer the door, as she was not expecting anyone. When the party left her porch, he or she left behind a small child's toy made up of infant figurines glued together with glitter glue. She advised that she does have young children that are currently away at sleep-away camp. She advised that her concern might be that someone could be canvassing or marking her home, so she wished to document the incident. Patrol removed the toy and instructed the woman to contact police if additional instances occur.
Casings
On July 19, a caller reported seeing what appeared to be multiple gun casings on the ground on Chase Road. Officers went to the scene to investigate. The casings were immediately recognized to be casings used for nail guns and not firearms. Other construction debris was observed in the area, as the adjacent building recently had roof repairs. The casings were put in a trash receptacle.
Misunderstanding
Police were called to mediate an argument involving a Scarsdale Avenue gas station attendant and the father of a customer July 18. The father said that earlier that morning, while his daughter was getting gas, he believed the employee took a picture of his daughter’s debit card. Patrol then spoke with the employee who stated he never took any pictures. The employee voluntarily showed patrol his camera roll and “deleted pictures that did not include any pictures of a debit card.” The father said it was apparently a misunderstanding but would be canceling the card as a precaution.
Garbage
A Hutchinson Avenue resident reported men exited a vehicle outside her property, and she thought it was suspicious July 18. Video surveillance showed two white men get out of a white pick up truck, look at a pile of trash waiting for pick-up at the curb, get back in their truck and leave. Patrol advised the resident that the men were most likely looking at her trash to see if there was anything of interest to pick up.
Help
Humidity caused a Garden Road door to swell July 18. Police helped the homeowner open it without causing damage to either the door or the doorframe.
A woman walked into headquarters and reported concern that her citizenship documents were allegedly missing from a safety deposit box at her Popham Road bank July 20. She further advised that multiple people could have accessed her information, and she expressed a belief that “cameras are constantly watching her to infiltrate her personal documentation.” Police advised her to follow up with Webster Bank regarding security measures pertaining to her safety deposit box.
On July 22, a Cushman Road woman asked for help getting inside her house after being out of town. She was concerned that her elderly husband was not answering the door, although he should have been at home, she said. Police and firefighters gained entry through an interior garage door, causing only minor damage. Patrol located the woman's husband on the floor in an upstairs bedroom. He was conscious and alert. He said he had been in that position for over 24 hours. SVAC personnel evaluated him and transported him to White Plains Hospital Center for further treatment.
On July 23, a man near the train station approached police. The man stated he was looking for his 23-year-old son “who had recently left a Tai Chi cult and that the abrupt lifestyle change was upsetting him.” The father was not looking for any formal police assistance but asked that police inform him if they see his son. His son was described as 6'2" and 175 pounds, wearing a white long sleeve shirt, blue yoga pants, a blue bucket hat and a blue backpack.
On July 23, police observed numerous newspapers strewn about the driveway of a house in the Village, giving the appearance that the residence was unoccupied. Patrol collected the papers and moved them so they would not be visible from the roadway.
Civil matter
On July 19, a Barker Lane woman reported a neighbor cut trees on her side of the property line. Patrol responded and spoke with the woman who said that her neighbor's landscapers cut tree branches on her side of the fence. Patrol spoke with the neighbor to advise him of the woman's concern. Patrol advised the neighbor that he could cut what is overhanging his property, but not cut anything that is on the woman's side. The woman was aware that her complaint was a civil matter.
Cars and roadways
On July 17, police initiated a pursuit after two bikers ran a red light on Post Road and failed to comply when police attempted to pull them over. The pursuit never reached more than 30 mph and concluded when the bikers crossed the border into White Plains.
On July 17, a Pelham driver needed a tow on Meadow Road. Police called a tow truck for her. Police also realized the driver’s registration was suspended and issued her a summons.
Police contacted utility providers to correct low-hanging wires near the library July 17. The condition was promptly corrected while patrol blocked off the roadway.
Patrol assisted a driver with a flat tire on Herkimer Road July 17.
Police assisted driver exchange information following a minor accident involving a driver and an Amazon truck driver July 17.
On July 18, police helped a Village parking enforcement officer with an individual who refused to show the PEO an ID on Morris Lane while writing a summons.
Police notified Con Edison about a branch resting on wires on Fox Meadow Road July 18.
On July 19, police called a tow and a taxi for a disabled car, and its driver, at Post and Burgess roads.
Police removed a branch from Crane Road July 20.
On July 21, police called for roadside assistance to help a motorist change a flat tire on Wildwood Road.
On July 22, a caller reported erratic driving from a Nissan Rogue on Mamaroneck Road. Patrol went to the scene and located the car. Patrol observed the Nissan cross over the double yellow line into the oncoming traffic lane twice close to the intersection of Mamaroneck and Garden roads. Patrol initiated a motor vehicle stop and did not observe any signs of intoxication. Patrol issued a summons for the violation, and the passenger took over operation of the vehicle.
On July 22, police stood by on Ramsey Road while a food delivery driver changed a flat tire on his car.
On July 23, police contacted a tow to remove a disabled car from Post and Huntington roads.
Four car accidents were reported in the Village this week.
Bird
Police received a report of a large heron sitting in the middle of the Coralyn Road July 22. The bird did not appear injured and was able to fly. Patrol observed the bird take flight and perch in a nearby tree.
Lost and found
A cell phone was found at Mamaroneck Road and Griffen Avenue July 17. Police contacted the owner for pick up of the phone from headquarters.
A Bell Road woman reported losing her wallet on July 18. She said it was a black wallet and she lost it sometime the previous day.
On July 18, an Innes Road woman reported losing an “OCI card,” which is a multiple entry, multi-purpose, lifelong card for visiting India.”
On July 19, a Greenacres Avenue man reported losing his driver’s license.
On July 21, a cell phone was found on Murray Hill Road. The owner retrieved it from headquarters.
On July 23, an Aspen Road woman found a necklace and gave to police.
Village code
Police cautioned a Walworth Avenue homeowner about a contractor’s advertising sign placed in the Village right of way, in violation of Village code. The homeowner removed the sign, and no summonses were issued July 18.
On July 20 and 22, police removed illegally posted signs on Mamaroneck Road and discarded them.
On July 22, a caller reported unauthorized soccer classes without a permit at Davis Park. Police advised the coach to cease the class and obtain a permit.
On July 22, police removed illegally posted signs on Olmsted Road and discarded them.
Firefighters
On July 17, a contractor using an excavator accidentally punctured a gas line on White Road. The contractor covered the excavation with fill in an attempt to slow the leak. Con Edison shut gas to the line so repairs could be made, while firefighters secured a continuous water supply as a precaution.
On July 17, a car reportedly caught fire in the parking lot of Saxon Woods Pool on Mamaroneck Road in White Plains.
Firefighters found an SUV with smoke coming from electrical wiring inside the center console, underneath the interior paneling. No active fire was observed. However, a cluster of wires were charred and damaged. Firefighters disconnected the vehicle’s battery and recommended that the owner have the SUV towed to a repair destination of choice. However, since there was only minor damage to the electrical wiring at that one location inside the passenger compartment and since the vehicle could be driven, the owner decided that he would drive the vehicle to his residence in the Bronx.
On July 18, firefighters assisted at a car accident at Myrtledale and Mamaroneck roads.
On July 19, firefighters assisted at a car and Vespa accident on the Bronx River Parkway.
On July 21, firefighters helped a Mamaroneck Road resident with a problem involving an outdoor gas fireplace. Firefighters helped with shutting down the fireplace. During investigation, an odor of natural gas was incidentally noted near a natural gas powered grill adjacent to the residential structure. Firefighters isolated the leak to the gas manifold within the grill. The natural gas supply to the grill was shut off, and firefighters advised the homeowner to have the appliance serviced by an appliance technician.
On July 22, a Shawnee Road resident reported smoke coming from the basement boiler. Firefighters found an improper exhaust system for the oil burner, in the basement, that caused the smoke condition. Firefighters shut power to the oil burner and advised the resident to have the condition corrected prior to turning the appliance back on. The structure was checked for carbon monoxide.
On July 23, firefighters assisted at a car accident at Franklin Road and Harvest Drive.
This report covering police and fire department activity from July 17-23 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report : Post Office At Golden Horseshoe Closed After Driver Causes Structural Damage
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
- Hits: 2701
The Post Office in the Golden Horseshoe Shopping Center is closed indefinitely after an accident at 1:20 pm on Thursday July 6. An elderly driver drove a black Audi over the sidewalk and into the exterior wall of the post office on Thursday July 6. The accident cracked the outside brick wall but also compromised the integrity of the building. Inside the glass door is broken, the window area is in disarray and the entry is taped off. Two postal workers who are working inside advised visitors not to step inside. They said that they do not know when the damage will be repaired.
Stolen
On July 9, patrol was approached by a man who reported that his bike was stolen from a bike rack on East Parkway. It was described as a gray specialized hybrid bike secured to the rack with a lock at approximately 10:30 a.m. The man said he went into Starbucks for approximately 5 minutes, and upon his return, he noticed his bike was no longer on the bike rack.
Earlier this week, a package marked as delivered to a Drake Road house was reported as stolen July 3.
Burglary activity
A Meadow Road resident reported finding damage to a rear door that could indicate a possible burglary attempt July 4. Criminal entry to the house was not successful.
On July 7, a Sheldrake Road woman reported her house had been burglarized.
Identity theft
On July 3, a Shawnee Road man reported suffering financial loss due to identity theft. He presented a letter received June 30 related the incident.
Altercations
On July 6, police separated two individuals fighting on the platform of the Scarsdale train station and waited for MTA police to arrive.
On July 6, police mediated a verbal dispute between two drivers whose cars were parked on Depot Place. One driver could not enter her car because the cars were parked too close together.
Suspicious
A sticky substance was found on a public mailbox at Woodland Place. Police blocked off the box and notified the post office July 8.
Wrong address
On July 5, a Rodney Road man reported receiving a FedEx envelope addressed to an unknown party, with the man’s address on the shipping label. Police advised him to return the envelope to FedEx.
Help
Police were asked to help with a male who would not follow the rules of the recreation department summer camp at Edgewood School July 3. Police spoke with the male, and he complied.
A mother visiting her daughter went out for a walk and got lost in the area of Cushman and Mamaroneck roads July 4. Police provided her with a courtesy ride home.
A caller reported a possibly intoxicated man lying down at a bus stop on Fenimore Road July 6. Police checked on the man and discovered he had a laceration on his head. He declined assistance and said he was waiting for the next bus, due to arrive in 10 minutes.
Landscapers working on Sheldrake Road reported discovering a hole in a resident’s second floor window, possible made by a rock July 7.
A woman was sitting on a bench crying during the Village center famer’s market July 8. Police offered assistance, but the woman just got up and walked away without saying anything.
Civil matter
On July 7, Brambach Road residents were trimming shrubs on the property line and arguing about it. Police mediated the dispute and advised them to only trim shrubs on their respective sides of the property line.
Cars and roadways
On July 3, a New Rochelle driver was observed on Popham Road driving with a cell phone in hand. A traffic stop was conducted and multiple summonses were issued, including a summons for unlicensed driving.
On July 4, a wire fell on Eastwoods Lane July 4. Police stood by for Con Edison.
A driver reported striking a fire hydrant at Walworth Avenue and Fenimore Road July 4. There were no injuries, and firefighters and water department workers arrived to address the hydrant.
Police conducted a traffic stop of a car travelling without functional taillights on Crane Road July 5. Multiple summonses, including a summons for unlicensed driving, were issued to the Spring Valley driver.
On July 5, a car battery died on Mamaroneck Road. Police stood by while the driver waited for her husband to arrive to jump the battery.
On July 6, police found a parked vehicle with scofflaw status in Village center. While police were on scene, the vehicle’s owner arrived and stated that she would pay the unpaid parking tickets immediately. Dispatch contacted Scarsdale Village Court and authorized the owner to come in and pay the tickets instead of having the vehicle towed.
On July 7, following a chain reaction rear-end collision involving four cars on Fenimore Road, police issued a summons to one Mount Vernon driver charged with driving with a suspended registration.
Police notified Con Edison about a fallen power line on Post Road July 8.
Police and firefighters secured a low-hanging utility wire on Weaver Street July 9.
Two car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Animals
Police notified the highway department about a dead rabbit on Morris Lane July 7.
Lost and found
A caller found undisclosed “property” under the Dine in the Dale tent located in Village center and gave it to police July 4.
On July 5, a Brewster Road resident reported she was supposed to receive her NYS non-driver ID in the mail. However, when she received the envelope, it was open and the ID was not inside.
Village code
An illegally posted sign on Fenimore Road was removed and discarded from a homeowner’s front lawn July 5. The homeowner said he did not place the sign there.
An illegally posted sign on Post Road was removed and discarded July 6. A summons was issued.
An illegally posted sign on Cushman Road was removed and discarded July 6. A summons was issued.
An illegally posted sign on Mamaroneck Road was removed and discarded July 7.
On July 8, police issued a verbal warning to a pest control solicitor who was attempting to sell services without a permit on Morris Lane.
A Park Road outdoor speaker was accidentally transmitting music outdoors after 3 a.m., July 10. Police advised the homeowner, and the music was shut off.
Firefighters
On July 3, a primary electrical wire was down and burning on Stratton Road. Con Edison was requested due to the proximity of the burning wire to the gas service of a house service. Firefighters checked the adjacent telephone poles for damage and blocked the area. Con Ed de-energized the downed wire at the top of the pole and checked for damage to the underground gas service. Con Ed Gas reps found no evidence of damage to their underground mains and service in that area.
On July 3, firefighters helped a Meadow Road resident turn off a gas grill.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident at Fenimore Road and Palmer Avenue July 5. Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps took injured drivers to the hospital.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of burning wires on Sage Terrace July 6.
Firefighters shut water to a leaking hose at a Weaver Street house July 6 after the homeowners reported seeing an outdoor water condition on security cameras while they were away.
Firefighters assisted at a three-car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway July 6.
On July 9, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of an exploded transformer on Penn Boulevard.
On July 9, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of arcing wires on Harvest Drive.
On July 9, a Stratton Road resident reported her electric panel “blew out” and was smoking. Firefighters responded to the house. After entering the basement, personnel encountered light smoke with an odor of burning and noticed the electrical distribution panel with a hole blown through the door and charred throughout. Firefighters performed a thorough investigation throughout the structure and found no additional hazards other than the basement panel.
Con Edison also checked the house and advised that the residence was safe and instructed the homeowner to contact an electrician.
On July 9, a lightning strike knocked out power in another Stratton Road house. Firefighters and Con Edison investigated and advised the homeowner to contact an electrician.
A power line fell at Carman and Madison roads July 9. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.
Firefighters helped move a fallen branch from Mamaroneck Road July 9.
This report covering police and fire department activity from July 3-9 has been compiled from official information.
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Burglary at Popular Scarsdale Jewelry Store and More from the Scarsdale Police
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
- Hits: 3468
At 1:35 am on July 17, Jewels by Joanne, a popular jewelry store on Heathcote Road in Scarsdale, was burglarized. According to police multiple suspects use a pry tool to force their way into the store in the middle of the night.
The alarm went off and police responded however by the time they arrived the suspects had already gotten away. Police found that the front door was damaged and the interior of the store had been ransacked.
Missing were 50 items together valued at $300,000.
Police say, “We are investigating the leads regarding the suspects and related information that is still currently confidential.”
This is the second jewelry store to be hit this year. On March 26, 2023 Holsten's Jewelers on Harwood Court was also vandalized and merchandise was stolen.
Stolen car
A 2021 Land Rover was stolen from a Shawnee Road driveway the morning of July 16. The car was valued at $60,000.
Burglary
A Mamaroneck Road house was reported to have been burglarized on July 12. The homeowner confirmed that property had been stolen.
On July 17, a Heathcote Road store was burglarized and $300,000 worth of property was reported stolen. The front door was damaged and the store was ransacked.
Banks
On July 11, police met ATM maintenance technicians at a Christie Place bank who turned over skimming devices found in the bank vestibule.
On July 11, an employee at a Chase Road bank reported seeing a man wearing a ski mask and a hoodie spending an unusually long time in the bank’s ATM vestibule. Police checked the ATM machine and did not find anything suspicious.
Stolen
On July 12, a Scarsdale Avenue rental agency reported that a rented 2021 Subaru was not returned on time. It was rented by a Bronx man in May.
On July 14, an electric bicycle was reported stolen from East Parkway.
On July 15, a School Lane woman reported she ordered an Apple watch from Walmart. However, when the package was delivered, it was apparent that it had been tampered with. She found that the package contained only the empty box for the Apple Watch. She then contacted her bank and was informed her that she needed a police report for a refund.
Car break-in
On July 15, a Franklin Road caller reported his car had been broken into, while the doors were unlocked, the previous night. Patrol responded to the above location. Items were out of place or missing, including his vehicle's owner manual, registration and insurance card.
Identity theft and scams
On July 12, a father reported his daughter was the victim of identity theft. Specifically, on approximately July 8 to 10, multiple fraudulent check transactions took place at Chase bank locations in California and Long Island. It was reported that the daughter filled out a personal information form from a fraudulent text message she previously received. One check deposit in the amount of $6,225 was made, and two withdrawals totaling $10,745 were completed. Chase bank is in the process of issuing a refund.
On July 13, a Garth Road business owner called police about a possible scam. The owner said a person wanted to have an event at the location and would provide a band at a cost of $6,000. The person then sent a $15,205 check for the cost of the event and requested that the caller send $6,000 back for the band. The owner was advised by the bank that the $15,205 check bounced and thus did not send $6,000 to the person, realizing that this may be a scam.
On July 16, an Old Orchard Lane man reported receiving a letter in the mail requesting that $10,000 be mailed to an unknown person for the purpose of starting a business. It was a scam.
Harassment
On July 12, a Myrtledale Road woman reported that she was involved in a motor vehicle accident in the past and the other involved party has been constantly contacting her in regards to compensation, even though her insurance company already made payment. The reporting party had not yet advised the other party to stop contacting her, but while at headquarters, she sent a text message advising him she no longer wanted to be contacted.
On July 15, a caller reported that a male pushed him on Scarsdale Avenue and fled the scene. The caller stated he was not injured and declined medical attention.
Urinating in public
On July 14, a Park Road woman reported a white male pulled into her driveway, opened up both cars doors to shield himself, urinated and then left the area. The woman was able to identify a plate, which belongs to a rental company.
Help
Police checked the welfare of a Mohican Trail resident July 13.
On July 15, a Christie Place resident reported hearing noises indicating someone was n the patio. She called back to say no one was there. The noises were related to the weather.
A homeless person was sitting on the side of Post Road July 15. Police provided a courtesy ride to a shelter.
Cars and roadways
Police assisted a driver with a flat tire on Post Road July 10.
Police notified the highway department about an alleged hole, reported by a resident, on Heathcote Road and Bypass July 10.
On July 11, police assisted a driver of a commercial rental truck who sustained heavy roof damage while illegally driving on the Hutchison River Parkway, most likely from a bridge strike. The driver exited and was on Weaver Street.
On July 12, police asked a driver to move a parked car from Walworth Avenue because its location was blocking access out of a neighbor’s driveway.
On July 12, police encountered a stopped car blocking traffic on Post Road. The Massachusetts driver, who said a tow was en route, was issued summonses for lack of insurance, registration violations and other violations.
On July 13, Con Edison was informed about a broken electrical box on pole on Post Road.
Police assisted a drivers whose cars got stuck after driving through flooded roadways near Brookby Road and Heathcote Road July 14. They called a tow for a car stuck in water on Pinecrest Road.
Police removed a fallen branch from Olmsted Road July 14.
On July 14, a white box rental truck struck a bridge on the Hutchison River Parkway and exited at Weaver Street. Police found the truck parked at Heathcote School and stood by for Westchester County police.
On July 15, police issued summonses to a New York City driver for driving with a suspended registration, following a traffic stop in the Village.
Police removed a fallen branch from Hampton Road July 16.
Two car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Photos
A caller reported a blue van pulled into her driveway and took pictures of her house on Sheldrake Road July 16.
Trees
Police notified highway workers about a fallen tree blocking Harcourt and Hampton roads, for the purpose of removal, July 13.
On July 13, a Parkfield Road resident reported a county tree fell and damaged part of the resident’s fence. Westchester County police were notified for assistance.
Highway workers cleared a fallen tree from Griffen Avenue and Mamaroneck Road July 14.
Village code
Police removed illegally posted signs on Heathcote Road and discarded them July 10. They also advised a resident to remove a sign from the Village right of way on Walworth Avenue July 10. They removed illegally posted signs from Oxford Road and Berwick Road July 16. Summonses were issued as appropriate.
On July 11, police issued workers on White Birch Lane a verbal warning about starting work before the allowed time, as per Village code.
On July 15, police informed Harvest Drive residents that a neighbor had complained of noise. Music was turned off as a courtesy.
Animals
Police relocated a turtle from Axtell Road to a pond of Tisdale Road July 11.
On July 12, police assisted in removing a deer from a Murray Hill Road property.
A caller reported a squirrel circling the area with erratic behavior near Lyons Road playground equipment July 14. It was gone when police arrived. Police advised the caller to stay away from live animals and to not feed or chase them.
On July 14, a Walworth Avenue woman reported her dog was accidentally locked inside a parked and running car. The air conditioning was on so the car was cool. Patrol assisted in attempting to have spare keys or a locksmith brought to the location. Before such arrangements could be made, patrol had firefighters respond in order to remove the dog. Firefighters were able to unlock the vehicle, and it was found to be of a cool temperature inside, and the dog appeared in good health.
Lost and found
On July 11, a person walked into headquarters and reported a lost license plate.
On July 14, a person walked into headquarters and reported lost license plates due to trading in a car in Massachusetts.
A New Jersey caller reported leaving a black backpack containing diapers near a dumpster at Quaker Ridge School July 14. Police picked it up and held it for safekeeping.
Firefighters
On July 10, oil filled pan started smoking in a Cushman Road kitchen after the resident forgot about it. Firefighters helped ventilate to clear smoke from the house.
On July 10, firefighters helped a driver change a flat tire after she pulled into the fire station parking lot.
Firefighters assisted at two car accidents on the Bronx River Parkway July 10. One involved a driver hitting a parked Westchester County police car.
Firefighters addressed elevated carbon monoxide levels in a Normandy Lane house July 10.Firefighters shut the gas service to the pool house and stood by for Con Edison. Con Edison reps red tagged the shut off valve and informed the resident to get all the appliances, including the shut off valve, checked by a plumber prior to turning the gas back on.
On July 11, firefighters shut power to a sump pump with a burnt-out motor and advised replacement in a Carthage Road house.
On July 11, firefighters were directed to the third floor in a Walworth Avenue house.
At the top of the stairs, an electrical burning odor was detected. Firefighters traced the odor to an HVAC unit located in the attic storage room. They opened up the unit, and water came pouring out. The condensation pump was not working properly, and it flooded the HVAC unit with water, which shorted out part of the electric board. Firefighters shut power to the HVAC unit and advised the resident to have repaired.
On July 12, firefighters were dispatched to Mamaroneck Road and Palmer Ave for an outside odor of burning. Upon investigation, fire department crews determined the source of the odor to be a lawn mower with a fuel flooded motor.
On July 14, firefighters arrived to disconnect the battery of a constantly sounding alarm on Inness Road, but the battery was already dead when firefighters arrived.
Firefighters were called to a Stonehouse Road house for a smoking electrical panel July 14.
On July 14, firefighters found water intrusion into the alarm panel in the utility closet of a Brookby Road basement. They disconnected power to isolate the panel and advised the resident to call the alarm company for service and a general contractor to protect against any future water intrusion issues.
On July 14, firefighters assisted at numerous flood related calls, including helping a stranded motorist get out of a car stuck in three feet of floodwater on Brookby Road.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a Brewster Road house with elevated CO levels.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of burning electrical wires on Heathcote Road July 15.
On July 16, firefighters stood by for Con Edison to check an intermittent gas odor possibly caused by faulty range knobs in a Fox Meadow Road house.
This report covering police and fire department activity from July 10-16 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Fallen Tree Traps Golfer in Cart and a BMW Stolen from Richelieu Road Driveway
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Stolen car: A 2019 BMW was reported as stolen from a Richelieu Road driveway overnight from June 27 to June 28.
Car break-in
On June 26, a Post Road resident reported his cell phone was stolen from his unlocked car parked at IHM Church on June 24.
Attempted burglary
An attempted burglary was discovered at a Cushman Road house July 2. The incident caused damage valued at $1,500.
Scam
A Saxon Woods Road man reported he received a text from an unknown party demanding Apple gift cards be sent to the unknown party so the unknown party would not post alleged photos of the man online. The man did not send the unknown party anything of value. Patrol advised the man that this was a scam and to cease all communication with the unknown party.
Domestic dispute
On June 28, police separated a man and a woman having a domestic dispute on the New Rochelle side of Weaver Street and waited for NRPD to arrive.
Welfare check
On June 27, police checked the welfare of a Lyons Road man. His car was not in the driveway; so it was assumed that he went out.
Death
A 97-year-old White Road woman died at home June 29.
Request
A Chesterfield Road man reported, on June 30, that he had received two unusual letters requesting money to start a business. One letter requested $10,000. One letter requested $100,000. The letters promised nothing in return, except the recipient’s gratitude.
Suspicious
On June 30, a Meadow Road resident reported suspicious behavior with people walking around her property. She said two individuals exited a vehicle, while a female driver remained inside the vehicle. After being confronted by the resident, the involved vehicle left the area. Patrol made contact with the female driver of the involved vehicle. She said that they had walked around the residence believing that the new owners had not moved in yet. She was very apologetic.
Civil matters
On June 29, a Nelson Road resident reported an incident with a contractor who received money for work in the fall and never returned to finish the job. Specifically, the resident said the contractor knocked on his door and solicited the work. The resident said he paid in full, $2,000.00, for repairs to be made to his driveway. He was present for the work and observed the contractor fill cracks in the driveway, but he said the contractor has not returned to smooth the surface and apply a coating. While on scene, patrol observed this condition. The resident said he recently contacted the contractor who promised to return later in the week.
The resident also said the contractor has not since returned any calls or messages. Police advised it was a civil matter.
On July 1, Richbell Road neighbors were arguing over the property line. Patrol suggested they reach out to the Scarsdale Building Department to get clarification on the location of the property line. Additionally, patrol suggested either erecting a fence or attempting to handle the matter in civil court if a mutual agreement could not be reached. In the meantime, patrol advised the involved parties to limit contact to avoid conflict.
Cars and roadways
A motorist ran out of gas at Post Road and Boulevard June 26. Police helped push the car into a parking lot and drove the motorist to a gas station to pick up a can of gasoline.
Police removed a fallen branch from Post Road June 27.
On June 27, a caller complained that a large shrub at the corner of Post and Kingston roads was obstructing a view of the roadways, making it dangerous for drivers. Police called the homeowner and advised trimming back the shrub.
Police notified Verizon about a loose wire on Ridgecrest East June 27.
Police notified Verizon about a loose wire on Crossway June 28.
Following a traffic stop for a broken tail light observed on Fenimore Road June 28, police issued the Valhalla driver summonses for a suspended registration, driving without valid insurance and unlicensed driving. The car was towed to the driver’s home, and license plates were removed.
On June 28, a Christie Place woman advised she might have been in an accident in the past but was unsure. She advised that her
Driver’s side mirror was damaged and "hanging" from a prior incident, however when she was arrived home, she observed the glass from the side mirror to be hanging and shattered. The woman could not confirm that she was in an accident or describe another vehicle that she may have collided with. Patrol inspected the side mirror and observed the plastic from the back of the mirror to be missing, which was from a previous incident. Patrol did not see signs of impact or damage from a collision with another vehicle. The woman was advised to contact her auto body shop for repairs.
On June 28, police noticed a parked car with its door ajar in a Mamaroneck Road parking area. Patrol contacted the owner who said he was on a nature walk and is currently positioned 20 minutes away from the location on foot. The owner stated that he is staying with his family who lives in Village. He requested police to close and lock his door.
Police notified Verizon about a loose wire on Secor Road June 29. Later, they taped up the wire.
A Cohawney Road woman reported finding an upholstery nail in one of her car’s tires June 29.
Police helped a woman find her parked car in Village center June 29.
A truck parked at Crossway field needed to be moved because of the fireworks display June 29. Patrol attempted to make contact with the vehicle owner with negative results. The highway foreman stated that it was ok for the car to remain but wanted to give the driver instructions on how to leave after the lights had been shut off. Patrol left a diagram on the windshield of the truck showing how to safely exit the field.
On June 30, police called a tow for a vehicle that broke down at Drake and Post roads.
On June 30, police removed a fallen wire from Palmer Avenue.
A driver with a flat tire on Heathcote Road was waiting for a parent to bring a spare. It was 2:21 a.m., July 2.
Animals
A loose dog on Sprague Road was reunited with its owner June 26.
On June 29, a caller reported losing her dog, a large poodle mix, at the fireworks display
On July 1, a coyote was reported on Greenacres Avenue.
On July 2, a large bobcat with a bunny in its mouth allegedly passed through a Harvest Drive back yard. Later the bobcat was allegedly seen on Rural Drive.
Village code
On June 28, police removed and discarded an illegally posted sign on Saxon Woods Road.
On July 1, police removed and discarded an illegally posted sign on Brite Avenue. The owner was issued a summons.
Lost and found
On June 29, a department of public works employee found a cell phone on Mamaroneck Road. The owner’s brother-in-law arrived at headquarters to pick up the phone. Police contacted the owner who described the contents of the case, and police released the phone to the brother-in-law.
A passerby found a wallet at the Scarsdale pool and gave it to police who vouchered it for safekeeping June 29.
A Lenox Place woman reported losing her Uruguay passport at home or at her child’s school June 30.
Firefighters
On June 30, firefighters were called because of a strong chlorine-like odor in a Lincoln Road house, with a resident requesting EMS evaluation. The resident explained they were performing maintenance to a back-up battery to a sump pump when they accidentally mixed a bleach solution with the contents of a lead acid battery. This mixture produced a strong odor of chlorine inside the structure and at that point the resident called for FD assistance. The residents were checked by SVAC and refused additional treatment. Firefighters removed the battery from the structure and used an electric fan for ventilation until the odor dissipated.
Firefighters consulted with the Westchester Chief of Special Operations via phone to see about any special considerations that would be required from mixing these two chemicals. Firefighters instructed the resident to dispose of the battery at the Household Material Recovery Facility in Valhalla.
On June 28 and June 30, firefighters helped Con Edison check Gorham Road houses after gas was found at two sewer manholes in the street. Con Edison was ventilating the manholes and addressing the leak. No gas was found in any of the houses that had been checked.
Firefighters assisted with a car accident on Weaver Street June 29.
On July 1, firefighters were dispatched to Morris Lane for smoke detector activation. Upon arrival, crews noted an odor of burnt food. The occupant stated that a beef patty was being microwaved, and the microwave oven "blew up." The occupant noted the food burning and “threw the food out the window.” Negative extension of any fire was confirmed with thermal imaging cameras. No obvious damage to microwave oven was seen. Passive ventilation was utilized to clear residual smoke.
Firefighters assisted with a motorcycle accident on the Bronx River Parkway July 1.
On July 1, firefighters were dispatched to Saxon Woods Road for wires burning with a tree on fire. The nearest structural exposure was 50 feet away. Primary wires were confirmed to be arcing in contact with the tree. Con Edison was notified. One hose line was stretched to extinguish the base of the tree and the neighboring brush fire. A Con Edison technician sleeved multiple primary wires in contact with the tree. The tree and brush fires were extinguished, and the scene was turned over to Con Edison.
On July 1, a tree fell on a golf cart, trapping a golfer, at Hole 15 at Saxon Woods Golf Course July 1. Upon arrival, crews confirmed large tree was on the vehicle, and the vehicle’s roof was compressed down on the golfer. He was complaining of neck and back pain. Westchester County police assisted in providing spine immobilization, while firefighters used chain saws to cut tree limbs and Hurst cutters to remove the vehicle roof and extricate the golfer. The golfer was taken to the hospital by SVAC.
Firefighters assisted Hartsdale firefighters with a structure fire in their jurisdiction July 1.
On July 2, firefighters ventilated a Stratton Road house and stood by for Con Edison after elevated carbon monoxide levels were registered in the house. Later the readings were determined to be false alarms.
This report covering police and fire department activity from June 26 – July 2 has been compiled from official information.
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