Police Report: Fraudulent AT&T Account Opened, Zelle Payment Goes to Unknown Person, and Family Awakens to Mystery Dog in Dining Room
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Zelle and Fraud: A River Road man reported sending a Zelle payment to an unknown person by mistake. He said, after sending the money incorrectly, the unknown person stopped answering his texts April 16. Police advised the man to contact his bank.
On April 19, a Benedict Road resident reported that someone opened up a fraudulent AT&T account in his name.
Missing IRS Documents
On April 20, a Barry Rd. resident reported that his accountant notified him that the family’s completed tax packets were missing. The man was told by his accountant that the tax packets were dropped off at a USPS drop box, out of jurisdiction, but a send notification was never sent.
Cars and Roadways
On April 15, police notified the highway department about a fallen street sign at Post and Ferncliff roads.
A 48-year-old male pedestrian was stuck by a Village pickup truck on Ramsey Road April 15.
The driver was backing out of an alley when his truck struck the pedestrian who was walking east. The driver stated he heard yelling, which prompted him to stop backing out.
The man complained of multiple areas of pain and was transported to Westchester Medical Center.
A tree fell on power lines on Dickel Road April 15. Police notified Con Edison and the highway department.
On April 15, police advised Verizon of a fallen wire on Rectory Lane.
A car was stopped in a “no standing“ zone on Woodland Place April 16. Police spoke to the driver who said she had pulled over to get something out of her back seat. She apologized and left.
Police called a tow for a disabled car on East Parkway April 18. The tow truck driver changed a tire, and the driver was able to leave the scene.
On April 20, police conducted a traffic stop of a speeding car on Fenimore Road Police issued the driver summonses for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver and speeding.
Four car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Scavenging
On April 14, a caller reported seeing a man picking up cans and following a sanitation truck. Police spoke with the man, told him about Village code regarding scavenging and offered to connect him with services to assist him in finding a job.
Suspicious
On April 14, a Hutchinson Avenue resident reported seeing a person walking on his property at 5 a.m. wearing a reflective shirt. When the doorbell camera announced, “You are being recorded,’ the man left.
Someone rang a Roosevelt Place doorbell and quickly left the scene, causing the homeowner to feel alarmed April 15.
A man claiming to be from Con Edison knocked on a Hampton Road woman’s door and asked to check the meters April 16. The woman provided access into a “small basement,” and the man looked at the meters and left. The woman called Con Edison to check on the employee, but Con Edison did not seem to have a record of any employees going to her house. She thought this was suspicious and notified police.
Help
Police helped a Rugby Lane woman access her phone, after a service provider was unable to reach her and was thus concerned April 16.
Police checked the welfare of a Richbell Road resident April 17.
On April 18, police observed an elderly female leaning on a bush appearing to be in need of assistance on Garth Road. Police approached the female, and she requested help her to her residence on Garth Rd. Police escorted the elderly female to her home and provided her
with a glass of water. The female nearly fell in patrol’s presence while attempting to sit in a chair. Police made phone contact with Eastchester police and requested an EVAC response.
The woman refused medical attention.
Village Code
On April 15, police observed illegally posted signs in the Village right of way on Oak Lane, Palmer Ave. and Fenimore Road. They removed the signs and issued summonses.
Kids on Sycamore Road were playing outside and being too noisy April. Polcie advised the nanny, and she apologized.
Animals
On April 17, police reunited a loose dog with its Crossway owner.
On April 18, a Popham Rd. man reported that he woke up to find a dog in his dining room. He advised that a blue Volvo pulled into his driveway an hour in the past, and he believed the driver they might have dropped the dog off at his house. In addition, a bag containing the dog's food, medicine, leash, and toys was also found with the dog. The man believed the dog was dropped at his residence in error. Patrol contacted the veterinarian listed on the dog’s collar in attempt to obtain the owner's contact information. The veterinarian’s assistants stated they would call back with the information once retrieved. Patrol removed the dog to headquarters temporarily. A dog sitter called and advised that she was supposed to dog sit her friend’s dog, and it was dropped off at the wrong address. She responded to retrieve the dog.
Lost and Found
On April 15, a license plate fell off a car belonging to a Walworth Ave. driver. It was lost somewhere in the Village.
On April 15, a Drake Road man reported losing his wallet somewhere in the Village.
On April 18, a license plate fell off a car belonging to a Jefferson Road driver. It was lost somewhere in the Village.
Firefighters
On April 14, firefighters responded to a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
Con Edison turned off a gas supply due to a leak in a Ridgecrest West house April 15.
On April 17, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a Barry Rd. gas leak.
On April 19, firefighters investigated a boiler issue at a Carman Road house. On arrival, firefighters found a circulator pump located on the boiler that was running nonstop and that was uncharacteristically hot. Fire units shut down power and gas to the boiler, and they advised the resident to have the system serviced.
This report covering police and fire department activity from April 14-21 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Package Containing iPhone Stolen from Franklin Road Porch and a Car Fire on the Bronx River Parkway
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Stolen package: On April 10, a Franklin Rd. man reported a stolen package. He stated at approximately 4 pm, he observed on video surveillance a FedEx employee dropped off a package containing an iPhone 16 PRO and an iPhone case at the front door. About 10 minutes later. he observed on video surveillance a gray or light blue Honda CRV traveling westbound on Franklin Rd. toward Haverford Ave. stop in front of his house. He saw a Hispanic or light black male wearing a red hoodie, black pants, and black and white sneakers exit the vehicle and walk toward the porch and steal the package. The suspect walked back to the vehicle and left the scene westbound on Franklin Rd. toward Haverford Ave. The vehicle was occupied by at least two parties.
Identity theft
An unknown person withdrew funds from a Woods Lane man’s bank April 9.
Cars and roadways
On April 7, police saw people pushing a disabled car on Post Rd. Police offered to call a tow, but the driver said her husband would pick it up the next day.
A parked car was blocking a Hampton Rd driveway April 8. Police deduced the car belonged to someone at the high school. Staff made an announcement, and the car was moved.
On April 8, police notified Con Edison that a transformer on Putnam Road had darkened in color.
Police cleared empty boxes from Morris Lane April 8.
Police dispatched a tow for a disabled car on Griffin Ave. April 9.
The highway department was informed about fallen insulation on Post Rd. April 10. Police moved a bag of garbage out of the roadway and onto the curb on Popham Rd. April 12.
A driver hit a pothole and sustained two flat tires, leaving his car on Rochambeau Rd. overnight April 12.
Another car got a damaged tire from a Mamaroneck Rd. pothole April 12.
On April 12, police conducted a traffic stop on Church Lane. It occurred after police ran the vehicle's plates, and they came back to a different vehicle. The operator was issued associated violation tickets. The vehicle was then towed. The driver was from Waterbury, CT.
One car accident was officially reported in the Village this week.
Civil matter
On April 8, a Kathy Lane man reported he was having issues with a moving company regarding several items he was attempting to sell.
A Garth Rd. business manager reported he hired a scaffolding company to set up for a job April 9. He paid a deposit for the job. The company failed to get a permit, and the job was delayed. The manager then said he was having a hard time getting the company to finish the job.
Suspicious
On April 9, a Walworth Ave. woman reported seeing a white man in his 50s on her porch. He then walked back to a car occupied by an unknown white male and left the scene. The woman stated she stopped the car and asked why he was at her residence. She stated the unknown man said they were canvassing for a company and issued her an
advertisement flyer. She stated she returned to her front porch and did not observe any
flyers. She further stated she did not observe the unknown parties attempt to contact other residences. She believed the incident was suspicious.
A 911 call originated from a Palmer Ave location after 2:30 a.m., April 12. (11 operators said arguing could be heard in the background of the open phone line. Police went to the scene and saw people moving items into a garage in order to prevent them from getting wet, according to the people on scene. The 911 call was an apparent “pocket dial” call.
Village code
A Hazelton Drive resident reported an aggressive solicitor April 8. The solicitor was gone when police arrived.
On April 9, police removed a sign posted in the Village right of way On Post Rd. A summons was issued.
On April 10, police removed signs posted in the Village right of way on Post Rd. and Fenimore Rd. A summons was issued.
On April 11, police removed signs posted in the Village right of way on Butler Rd. and Lincoln Ave.
On April 12, police removed signs posted in the Village right of way on Post Rd. A summons was issued.
On April 12, police told a construction crew on Springdale Rd. to stop work before designated hours.
Animals
A dead bird was reported on Quaker Ridge School grounds April 11. Police went to the scene, bur custodial staff had already left.
Lost and found
A Kensington Road resident reported losing his driver’s license and Social Security card April 7.
On April 9, a person found a cell phone on Boulevard and brought it to police.
Firefighters
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on Boulevard April 7.
Wires were arcing at a Chesterfield Rd. house April 7. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.
A U-Haul driver accidentally locked his keys inside the truck on Heathcote Rd. April 7. Firefighters opened the door.
On Sunday, April 6, at approximately 7:30 PM, Scarsdale fire responded to a dispatch regarding a "transformer leaking fluid" at 4 Putnam Road. Upon investigation, the fire officer on scene found no evidence of leakage from the transformer. Instead, the liquid observed at the base of a tree was determined to be sap from freshly cut limbs. Assuming this call originated from the homeowners at 4 Putnam Rd, the fire officer attempted to make contact but was unsuccessful. This incident was categorized as a "good intent call," requiring no further intervention by the fire department. However, on April 8, firefighters received a landline call from dispatch with additional details from a Sage Terrace resident. The resident was concerned with the discoloration of the transformer in conjunction with the liquid on the tree. Firefighters responded to assess the transformer further. The liquid dripping from the tree was confirmed to be sap and is unrelated to the transformer or utility pole. While a darkened transformer does not necessarily indicate a current
issue—since prior repairs might not require full equipment replacement—the resident's observation of an acute change in its appearance prompted a ticket with Con Edison's municipal dashboard. A Con Edison representative was dispatched for evaluation.
On April 8, firefighters were called to a car fire on the Bronx River Parkway. They started fire suppression using booster tanks. Approximately 750 gallons of water used to suppress the main body of fire. Approximately 250 gallons of water was used for overhaul.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway April 9.
On April 10, firefighters helped change smoke detector batteries in a detector on a vaulted ceiling in a Fox Meadow Rd. house.
Fireplace smoke was escaping inside a Corell Rd. house April 10. Firefighters extinguished the fire, and the smoke then vented out naturally.
A defective boiler was releasing carbon monoxide into a Park Rd. house. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison and ventilated the house. The boiler was red tagged.
This report covering police and fire department activity from April 7-13 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Slashed Tires, a Dog Bite and a Death
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April Sunset: Photo Credit Shelley GrafsteinStolen equipment: On March 24, a River Rd. man reported he bought music equipment from Facebook Marketplace and later learned that the equipment was discovered to have been stolen. He learned this when he attempted to resell it and learned that the serial numbers had been reported as stolen.
Slashed tires
On March 24, a Nelson Rd. woman reported a neighbor reported a suspicious man was walking around her property, which was under construction. He was wearing a face mask, a red jacket and ripped jeans. Video surveillance captured him taking something out of his pocket and kneeling down by her parked Mercedes-Benz SUV. Police recommended that she have her car inspected by a shop as a precaution to make sure the underbody was not damaged. Later the woman called back to say that the tires had been slashed.
Identity theft
A Bell Rd. resident reported being involved in a scam and giving out the last four digits of her Social Security number and banking institution name on March 28. Police advised to notify the bank as a precaution.
A Spencer Place restaurant reported that someone with fraudulent credit cards has been ordering food from the restaurant and having it delivered to a White Plains address March 29.
Threats
A Dunham Rd. woman reported that her sister-in-law told another family member that the sister-in-law was going to go to the woman’s house to “beat her up” March 24. She reported it to police as a precaution. She said she did not believe the sister-in-law knew knew where she lived and that such statements were common with the sister-in-law.
Homeless
On March 24, police receiving a report of a homeless man looking through a trash can on Brite Ave. Police canvassed the neighborhood and picked the man up from Brewster Rd. and transported him to a local shelter.
On March 24, a homeless man entered a Depot Place business and began to act aggressively. He said he was looking for a place to stay. Police called a local shelter, but they were all at capacity. The man refused further assistance and went on his way by foot.
On March 25, a homeless man was asked to leave a Dept Place location after workers complained he was causing a disturbance inside the location.
Trespassing
A Potter Rd. resident reported his neighbor’s children came onto his property to play there without his knowledge or permission March 25.
Help
Police reunited an elderly woman, who was confused on East Parkway, with her husband, March 25.
Police stood by while a man removed personal property items from Kathy Lane March 26.
Death
An Elm Rd. woman died at home of natural causes March 25.
Bike path
A dog on the Bronx River Parkway bike path reportedly bit a passerby March 27. Westchester County police handled the incident.
An assault reportedly occurred on the BRP bike path March 29. Westchester County police handled the incident.
Village code
Police issued summonses to landscapers using gas-powered leaf blowers on Fairview Rd. March 25, Barry Rd. and Walworth Ave. March 26, Birchall Dr. and Paddington Rd. March 27, and Heathcote Rd. and Palmer Ave. March 29.
A worker was cutting a dead tree with a chainsaw on Murray Hill Rd. and Post Rd. March 25. Police advised him he needed a permit.
Police removed an illegally posted sign from Post Rd. March 26.
Police told noisy youths that they needed to go inside their house on Dolma Rd. after neighbors complained March 26.
Police removed and illegally posted sign from Saxon Woods Rd. March 27.
Lost and found
A wallet was found in the Village and brought to headquarters March 27. Police notified the owner who picked it up at headquarters.
Firefighters
On March 27, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a hissing gas meter, with no signs of leakage, on Shawnee Rd.
Gas was leaking from a stove in a Brewster Rd. house March 27. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison and recommended getting the stove serviced.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on Mamaroneck Rd. March 28.
A small rubbish fire was found near Heathcote School on Fayette Rd. March 28. Firefighters extinguished the fire and looked for people who might have set it. They did not find anyone. Residents in the area told firefighters they saw some young adults setting rubbish on fire but did not intervene.
Firefighters helped police get into an accidentally locked police car without damaging the car March 29.
This report covering police and fire department activity from March 24 - 31 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Stonehouse Road Housefire, Counterfeit Money at Village Hall and Theft from SHS Locker Room
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Counterfeit money: Village Hall reported receiving a counterfeit $100 bill from a business paying for services owed to the Village April 3. According to police, the total bill was for “a small amount,” and the incident is currently under investigation.”
House fire
On April 3, firefighters were dispatched to a house fire on Stonehouse Rd. Upon arrival, smoke was showing from the eaves of the structure, and firefighters stretched hose lines and made connections to nearby fire hydrants. Firefighters confirmed that all occupants were out of the structure and learned that there was a major renovation underway in the basement and on the main level. A basement fire was confirmed.
Firefighters repositioned the hose line and attacked the fire. Firefighters opened windows on the second level to assist with ventilation. The main body of fire was located following a search, and it was knocked down. An electric fan was positioned at the front door to ventilate the first and second levels. Firefighters operating in the basement started opening up walls and ceilings to ensure that no extension occurred to the floor above. The fire appeared to originate from a sauna located in the basement. Extensive efforts were made to overhaul that area to locate hidden pockets of fire.
Due to high heat encountered on the first and second levels, a handline was moved to the second floor to ensure that no fire spread occurred. Firefighters found smoldering doors, casing, and baseboard trim on those levels, but no fire spread beyond those components.
Scarsdale volunteer firefighters were enlisted to find and extinguish the smoldering items with hand tools and water cans. Smoke and heat were found to be trapped in the attic, accessed by drop-down stairs. One window was removed to allow for ventilation of that space. Con Edison Gas and Electric secured the utilities, and the water service was shut at the meter do to damage to the water lines in the kitchen.
A Scarsdale Building Dept. representative responded to evaluate the condition of the structure. The Scarsdale Cause and Origin team was requested. The homeowners were advised to contact their insurance company to initiate the remediation process. The Scarsdale Building Department determined that the home was not safe for occupancy and provided instructions to the homeowners. The Scarsdale Cause and Origin Team commenced an investigation. The home had been undergoing renovation to the basement, kitchen and adjacent rooms. The area of fire origin was determined to be a sauna room in the basement. The cause remains under investigation.
Stolen package
On April 3, packages were reported as stolen from a Drake Rd. porch.
Stolen gift cards
A Clarence Rd. student’s bookbag was rummaged through, and gifts cards totaling approximately $500 were stolen while the student was at sports practice April 4. The bag was in her locker at the time.
Identity theft
On April 3, a Benedict Rd. resident reported receiving letters in February, stating the accounts had been attempted to be opened in his name. These were fraudulent, and they were rejected. He checked his credit report and noticed personal information, including address and phone number, had been changed. A fraudulent charge of $200 also appeared on one account. He requested that his accounts be frozen.
Civil matters
On March 31, a Church Lane church employee reported that a man came to the church requesting vendor payment for a church event from Nov. 2024. She told him she need to access the Venmo account for the church to verify if payment had already been made or not. He said he would return later that day for payment. Police told the employee to call headquarters if the man returned, so police could explain to him the proper channels by which to request payment and argue his dispute, if necessary, through civil procedure. On April 2, the man returned to the church. It became clear that, while a Veno payment was initiated, the payment never went through. So, the employee presented the man with a check for payment.
On March 31, a Church Lane woman reported that her dog ingested rat poison placed at a nearby tennis club and had to be rushed to the animal emergency room for treatment. The club’s landscaper confirmed the presence of poison on the property. Police advised the woman it was a civil matter and advised to contact the club through email before proceeding further.
On April 2, a car service driver reported that he provided a ride from JFK airport to a woman’s South Church Lane address. She said she would send money through Zelle, but it was never received. The driver went back to the address, but the woman was not home – or did not answer. The driver wanted police to document the incident.
On April 2, a Drake Rd. homeowner and a contractor got into an argument, and the homeowner asked the contractor to leave.
A Swarthmore Rd. resident reported a dispute with a prospective rental tenant for one of her investment properties in Yonkers April 3. The dispute occurred when the resident took the property off the market and decided to continue renting to the previous tenant. The prospective tenant sent messages believing he was entitled to some sort of compensation because the property was first made available and then taken off the market. Police documented the matter.
Suspicious
A Heathcote Rd. business owner said two suspicious men came into the store separately on April 2, stayed for about five minutes and did not intend to buy anything. One was a man in his 20s with a beard and a black hoodie. The other was a man in his 30s with jeans and sneakers. The men were each asked to leave the store. Neither man committed a crime.
A black backpack was found on Penn Blvd., making a passerby nervous April 3. Police examined it. It contained empty cans. Police discarded it as trash.
Help
Police stood by while a bank technician repaired an ATM machine on Wilmot Rd. April 2.
A six-year-old girl was playing at a park on Brite Ave. when she wandered away from her grandfather. The mother called police. In the meantime, the girl was found. She had gone to a nearby friend’s house.
Mischief
Burnt paint cans and other debris were found on Heathcote Rd. school grounds April 4.
Road rage
A driver reported she was “brake checked” while driving behind a Mercedes Benz on East Parkway April 5. The passengers of the offending car also shouted at her out the windows. The incident did not escalate further.
Cars and roadways
On March 31, police called a tow for a car that needed to be jump started on Mamaroneck Rd.
Police placed loose manhole covers back in place on Popham Rd. March 31 and Cushman Rd. April 6.
Police found a 2018 Land Rover with scofflaw status for unpaid parking tickets parked in the Christie Place garage March 31. Police booted the car.
The highway department was notified about nails in the roadway on Harwood Court April 3 and a dead raccoon on Richbell Rd. April 6.
Verizon was notified about low-hanging wires that got pulled down by passing cars in the Village April 4.
Verizon was notified about low-hanging wires on Colvin Rd. April 4.
Three car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Village code
Police informed a solar panel solicitor, on Nelson Rd., that he needed to have a permit on file to continue soliciting in the Village March 31.
On April 4, police dispersed kids playing basketball from Potter Rd. because their presence was impeding traffic.
On April 4, police dispersed noisy kids playing basketball on Boulevard after dark.
Neighbors complained of noise from live music at a Wayside Lane party, and police informed the party coordinator April 4.
Police issued summonses to landscapers using gas-powered leaf blowers on Murray Hill Rd. April 5.
Firefighters
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway March 31.
On April 3, firefighters tightened a loose valve in a gas connection in a Rural Drive house while standing by for Con Edison following evidence of a gas leak.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on Cornell St. April 3.
Firefighters removed a bucket of muriatic acid from a Wildwood Rd. house after it was triggering false gas alarms April 4.
This report covering police and fire department activity from March 31 – April 6 has been compiled from official information.
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Arrests, Trapped Driver Extricated from Car and Butane Cans on School Property
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Photo Credit: Shelley GrafsteinArrested: On March 19, police arrested a 65-year-old Edgewood Rd. woman for disobeying an executive mandate, which meant that she was accused of violating an order of protection. She was remanded to Westchester County Jail.
On March 21, a 31-year-old Hawthorne man reported that a man threatened him with a knife near Chase Rd. and Boniface Circle. Police went to the scene and removed the knife from the suspect. They then arrested Glenroy E. Samuels, 51, of Hartsdale, on charges of second-degree menacing with a weapon and criminal possession of a weapon with an intent to us. He was released on his own recognizance with an appearance ticket for Village Justice Court.
Identity thefts and scams
A Post Rd. woman reported receiving emails alleging that her personal information had been compromised. She did not engage in answering the emails, suspecting it was a scam March 17.
On March 21, a Mamaroneck Rd. man reported that on March 7 he received a call from a party claiming to be the Indian Embassy. He stated that the number showing on his phone did match that of the Indian Embassy. He stated the unknown party claimed his identity was used fraudulently overseas, and the Embassy would help resolve the issue. The man then participated in a video conference in which he showed his passport. After the conference, the man read recent accounts of similar occurrences which are the beginning phase of an ongoing scam. The man stated the unknown party reached out the following day, but he did not respond and the caller stopped attempting contact.
On March 21, a Cushman Rd. man reported receiving scam phone calls. Police advised the man not to answer the calls.
Dangerous items
On March 19, a Heathcote School employee reported two butane cans were found on the property near a charred area of a field. Police disposed of the cans, and it was confirmed that no permanent property damage was caused.
Suspicious
On March 21, at 2:15 a.m., a Walworth Ave. caller reported an unknown male on her front porch. The caller spoke with him through the screen door and asked him what he needed. He responded "nothing" before leaving the residence. Police responded and made contact with the male who was walking on Walworth Ave. He advised that he was lost and trying to locate the train station. He refused medical assistance.
On March 21, at 3:30 a.m., a Heathcote Rd. woman reports seeing an unknown male on her property, making her feel uneasy. The male matched the description of the man previously seen on Walworth Ave.
Bank issue
On March 21, a Brite Ave. caller reported that she was at a loss due to an error with her property taxes. She said that in Dec. 2024, money was taken out of her bank account to pay property taxes for an address in Maryland. She further said that she owns a different address in Maryland, and it appears to be a mix up with Montgomery County, Maryland. Her bank was requesting documentation to further proceed.
Help
A father and son were reportedly arguing n Garth Rd. March 22. Polcie were dispatched to the scene before the incident was turned over to Eastchester police.
Police checked the welfare of a Chesterfield Rd. mother when her children could not get in touch with her March 23. Everything was in order, and the mother called her kids.
Noise
On March 22, a School Lane caller stated she was out of town and received a call from a neighbor stating the neighbor heard loud mechanical noises coming from the caller’s property. Patrol responded and did not hear the reported condition from the street. Patrol walked into the backyard of the residence and heard a squeaking sound coming from up high in one the trees. Patrol was not able to identify what the noise was from the trees, but nothing suspicious was observed.
Cars and roadways
On March 17, police directed traffic around a disabled car on Post Rd. until a tow arrived.
Police notified Verizon of a fallen wire on Stonehouse Rd. March 21.
On March 21, a bicyclist reported he had been hit by a car on Weaver St. He said he was not injured and refused medical attention.
On March 21, police removed a trash can from Walworth Ave.
On March 22, an Uber Eats driver advised someone was aggressively following him and approached his window on Walworth Ave.
One car accident was officially reported in the Village this week.
Concerns
On March 17, a motorist advised of a male youth lying in a fetal position next to a utility box near Crane Rd. and the Bronx River Parkway. The youth was described as wearing a brown jacket, blue backpack, with black hair. Police canvassed the area and did not see any youths matching the description.
On March 18, a caller reported a teen sitting on the railing by the Hutchinson River Parkway overpass on Weaver Street, thinking the teen may be in need of assistance. Patrol responded to the listed location and observed the teen. The teen stated he was just enjoying the weather and understood the concern of the complaint. He stated he would get off the railing and find a new place to sit.
Village code
On March 18, police issued summonses to landscapers using gas-powered leaf blowers on Myrtledale Rd. A call about a blower on Carthage Rd. proved unfounded when the blower turned out to be powered by electricity.
On March 18, police advised a Brewster Rd. youth group solicitor he needed a permit. The solicitor stopped his activities.
Police removed various illegally posted signs throughout the Village this week – including from Mamaroneck Rd, and Palmer Ave. March 17, Roosevelt Place and Murray Hill Rd. March 18, Carstensen Rd. March 21, and Sheldrake Rd., Bypass and Grand Park Ave. March 22.
Animals
A dead raccoon was observed on Richbell Rd. March 17. Police notified the highway department for removal.
A Rock Creek Lane mother reported that a neighbor’s dog lunged at her 11-year son and ripped the boy’s jacket March 18. The Westchester County Department of Heath was notified.
On March 18, police reunited an unleashed dog on Richbell Rd. with its owner.
A caller reported a “possibly rabid” raccoon on Mamaroneck Rd. March 19. It was gone when police arrived.
A loose dog was found on Fairview Rd. March 21. Police reunited it with its owner.
Lost and found
A commuter found a wallet on an MTA train and gave it to police March 17. Police located the owner of the wallet and returned it.
On March 21, a person reported losing his wallet in July 2023 at a Mamaroneck Rd. location.
A license plate was found on Mamaroneck Rd. March 22.
Firefighters
A car left the roadway and ended up in a ditch at Post and Murray Hill roads March 17. Firefighters helped extricate the occupant of the car. The occupant was taken to Westchester Medical Center for injuries. Firefighters stood by until the car was towed out of the ditch.
On March 19, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway. One vehicle had rolled over onto its roof, with one occupant trapped and needing extrication. The vehicle was located up an embankment, approximately 20 yards into the woods. Firefighters stabilized the vehicle and assessed the patient. Hurst Edraulics were used to cut the passenger side door off first to access occupant. Firefighters then cut away the driver side door, which had suffered a serious impact. The occupant’s feet were trapped from a dash crush. Firefighters used spreaders, cutters and a hydraulic ram to free the occupant’s feet from entrapment. Firefighters assisted EMS crews in removing the occupant via a backboard and down to the ambulance.
On March 19, a caller reported an electrical fire on Tunstall Rd. Firefighters confirmed a secondary wire snapped and caused a cable wire to catch fire. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison. While managing this situation, a Tunstall Rd. resident reported erratic electrical activity within the home. The resident stated that the oven clock was turning on and off, the internet was going in and out, and dimmable lights were staying dim. Firefighters investigated the concerns and turned off two pole breakers that were related to the interior conditions. The resident was advised that the electrical condition was likely due to the secondary power line that was severed, with the possibility of the neutral being lost. They discussed the steps towards resolution with the resident.
On March 21, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
Firefighters shut water and electricity in a vacant Mamaroneck Rd. house following a pipe break and water leak March 22.
This report covering police and fire department activity from March 17-23 has been compiled from official information.
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