Police Report: Car Stolen from Huntington Avenue
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
- Hits: 725
Car theft: On July 21, a $35,000 Ford Fusion, from 2018, was stolen from a Huntington Avenue drive way overnight.
Identity theft
On July 16, a Walworth Avenue resident reported that someone who has been fraudulently using his personal identifying information was able to withdraw $13,000 from his bank account.
Criminal mischief
On July 21, a Boulevard park was vandalized overnight. Specifically, trash bins and benches were overturned, and a water fountain had been partially removed, exposing electrical wires.
Domestic matter
On July 15, an 11-year-old boy called police to report his mother and grandfather were having a verbal argument. Police spoke with the mother and grandfather. They said they were having a minor argument that was not physical in nature.
Welfare check
Police checked the welfare of a Greendale Road son after his mother could not get in touch with him July 21.
Eastchester police asked Scarsdale police to check the welfare of a Garden Road woman after Eastchester police arrested a home care attendant who worked for the woman. The woman was in good order, and Scarsdale police informed Eastchester police. Police stood by while the attendant was dismissed from her job.
Concerns
On July 16, patrol arrived at a Meadow Road house and the resident said that last night his wife, who was not on scene, heard a loud noise in the home. Upon arriving home, the resident observed his front door was slightly ajar. He further said that he and his wife always leave the front door unlocked. Patrol inspected the door and did not observe any forced entry, but patrol did notice that the doorframe had a slight bend in it. When asked about the doorframe, the resident said he was unsure if this had occurred recently or if it has been an ongoing situation. The resident also advised that nothing in the home was moved or taken. Patrol made the resident aware of the danger of leaving the front door unlocked and advised him to keep it locked all the time.
On July 16, a Bell Road elderly woman advised that she was hearing voices and was concerned for her landlord. She indicated that she wanted to make police aware of the situation. While speaking to the woman, patrol observed no alarming behavior, and the woman appeared to be coherent. Patrol advised the woman that all was in good order, and if anything happens in the future, to call police for assistance.
Cars and roadways
On July 16, police and the highway department removed a low-hanging branch from a Verizon wire on Fox Meadow Road.
During a July 18 electrical outage, patrol provided traffic control at Fenimore and Fox Meadow roads.
On July 18, police were concerned about a closed roadway with no signage at Crossway and Lincoln Road. Patrol observed numerous traffic and safety concerns with the roadway construction. Namely, a backhoe with no safety flagger was operating while pedestrians were walking behind the machine. Numerous vehicles were also observed going around the cones into the construction site where there were large open un-barricaded holes across the roadway into oncoming traffic. Traffic was also observed passing the one flagger and workers at unsafe speeds. No road closed signage or detour signs were observed. Patrol spoke to the foreman and advised him of patrol's concerns. He stated that they were contracted by the Village and were doing what was required by the DPW superintendent. While on scene, the foreman assigned a worker to flag for the backhoe.
On July 18, police also observed Ewart and Lee roads to be closed with no signage and no proper flagger on scene, creating a hazardous condition for vehicles traveling in both directions.
Police notified Con Edison about low-hanging wires over Heathcote Road July 18.
On July 18, police observed a dangerous work site at Crossway and Fayette Road. The work crew at this location had two open pits in the southbound lane of Crossway approximately 100 feet away from each other. One pit was north of Fayette Road, and the second pit was south of Fayette Road. Both pits had active workers and construction vehicles, but only one flagger was attempting to direct traffic at the southerly pit. Police advised the foreman that flaggers were needed to direct traffic at each work site so traffic can safely navigate around the pit and the closed lane of traffic. The foreman advised that he was closing one pit and would have flaggers at the active pit. Police stayed on scene to assist with traffic control as the northerly pit was closed.
On July 18, police notified Con Edison about a low-hanging branch from a split tree on Oxford Road.
Village code
On July 15, police removed an illegally posted sign from Palmer Avenue and Mamaroneck Road. A summons was issued.
On July 16, police removed an illegally posted sign from Palmer Avenue and Secor Road. A summons was issued.
On July 18, police advised a solar panel vendor on Madison Road that he needed a permit to solicit in the Village.
On July 19, police advised a Brookline Road resident to lower the volume of music after neighbors complained.
On July 20, police removed an illegally posted sign from Spencer Place and Chase Road. A summons was issued.
On July 21, police advised a Boulevard resident to lower the volume of music after neighbors complained.
Animals
A Colby Lane resident reported seeing a coyote in her yard July 18. Police advised her to repair a broken section of her fence.
Lost and found
On July 18, a Barry Road resident reported losing her car’s front license plate.
On July 20, a resident reported finding a cell phone on Lincoln Road.
Firefighters
On July 16, a Post Road family reported trouble with an electrical outlet. The resident stated that the outlet had sparked and popped. The outlet was located on the first floor, on an interior wall of the living room. The outlet cover was removed and the outlet fell into a couple of pieces on the ground. The outlet was an older style, with no ground plug and had been painted over many times. The sparking and popping the resident experienced was from the separation of the circuits in the broken outlet. Firefighters removed the remaining pieces and capped off the wires from the outlet. The outlet cover was placed over the open circuit box and secured to the wall with tape. The resident was advised to contact an electrician.
On July 16, firefighters helped a driver gain access to her car following a lockout on Brambach Road.
On July 16, firefighters called Con Edison about the odor of natural gas in an East Parkway café. It was discovered that gas was leaking from a kitchen range. Con Edison shut gas to the range and red-tagged the appliance.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of fallen electrical wires on Brite Avenue July 18.
On July 18, firefighters were dispatched to a Larch Lane house for an inside odor of gas. Upon arrival, the resident reported that they were unsure if the odor was gas or smoke. Upon investigation, crews observed a light smoke condition on the first and second floors with an odor of burning. Crews evaluated all levels of the home and located an air handler in the attic with a strong odor of burning. After removing the access cover, crews encountered burned electrical wiring. Firefighters shut power to the appliance and ventilated the space. Con Edison arrived to evaluate the situation, and firefighters advised the resident to have the appliance evaluated by a certified technician and an electrician.
On July 21, police assisted a School Lane resident with a malfunctioning appliance.
This report covering police and fire department activity from July 15-21 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Criminal Mischief Results in $2K in Damage to A-School Porch
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
- Hits: 828
Saxon Woods Entrance by Jon MarkCriminal mischief: On July 9, an official reported that porch railing and lattice at the Scarsdale A School had been damaged by criminal mischief overnight. Damage was estimated in excess of $2,000.
Car break-ins
On July 13, a Weaver Street security guard reported that several cars had been broken into while parked in the parking garage overnight. No reports of any damage or stolen items were made. Residents were advised to lock their car doors.
Identity theft
On July 8, a Birch Lane resident reported an issue of identity theft.
On July 13, a Hampton Road resident reported an incident of identity theft. She said she received a call from an unknown man asking her for information regarding her bank accounts. She further stated she later looked at her accounts and realized a transaction from an unknown party had been made. She then immediately called her bank and reversed the transaction. The resident said she was not at a financial loss but would like the incident documented.
Phone call
On July 12, a Spier Road resident reported giving out personal information, including his Social Security number, to an unknown person posing as a Medicare representative over the phone. Since that time, the resident has received multiple unknown calls from unidentified numbers. He also received a package, which he believed to contain a Medicare bracelet in the mail, but he was suspicious and sent it back to the sender. He called Medicare and learned that no one from that agency could be confirmed to have recently called him.
Concerns
On July 12, a Spier Road resident reported some concerns with an Insta-cart delivery driver. The resident specifically stated she was uncomfortable with the location where the delivery driver put her items. She requested that police check the area to make sure the driver was no longer nearby while she retrieved the items from her patio door. A check of the property yielded no signs of suspicious or criminal activity.
Door
On July 13, police were informed that the door at the Chase Bank leading to the ATM machine was broken. Patrol contacted a branch associate and informed the associate of the issue. She stated a technician would be responding to correct the condition.
Help
On July 14, a Windsor Lane woman called police to ask for assistance with a lockout. After a few minutes into the phone call, a male began berating the caller with profanity. The caller then requested police assistance. Patrol responded to the listed location and spoke to the caller who advised that she locked herself out of the house. Patrol was able to gain entry through an unlocked first floor window. No further help was requested.
Cars and roadways
On July 12, police contacted the owner of a car parked for several days on Butler Road and asked the owner to move the car.
Police moved fallen wires from Palmer Avenue and notified Verizon July 13.
Police dislodged a large branch from phone wires on Graham Road July 13. The branch was placed by the side of the road for pickup from the highway department.
Patrol moved a manhole cover back into place at Popham Road and Church Lane July 13.
On July 13, while traveling north on Walworth Avenue near the intersection of Claremont Road, police observed a white Volkswagen hatchback with no front plate and an inoperable headlight heading south on Walworth Avenue. Due to the plate and equipment violations, police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection Claremont Road and Berkeley Road. Due to police findings, the 19-year-old New Jersey driver was issued seven tickets and the New Jersey registered vehicle was impounded.
On July 14, a Carstensen Road resident reported an ongoing issue with his neighbor over the “dangerous” way the neighbor has been parking his vehicles. Due to the issue not currently being present when police arrived, the resident was instructed to call headquarters when the issue arose again.
Two car accidents were reported in the Village this week.
Village code
On July 9, police removed illegally posted signs from an Old Lyme Road address and issued a code violation summons.
On July 12, a neighbor complained to police about a loud party on Butler Road. Patrol went to the house and advised the host. The host said he was turning off the music and asking his quests to go inside.
Police mediated a dispute via teleconference between Haverford Avenue neighbors over possible construction site violations, including start times and messy conditions.
Lost and found
On July 11, an Apple product was found outside a Tompkins Road location. Police vouchered it for safekeeping.
This report covering police and fire department activity from July 8-14 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Amazon Packages Stolen from East Parkway. Dog Bites and Ducklings on the Train Track
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
- Hits: 1273
Stolen packages: On June 26, an East Parkway business owner reported that packages delivered by Amazon had been stolen from the location.
Identity theft
On June 30, a Hamilton Road woman reported that she had fallen victim to a text message scam and provided personal information. She then noticed a $2.50 fraudulent charge to her debit card. She informed her bank and cancelled the card.
Domestic matters
On June 24, a resident reported that he was concerned that his brother was being abusive toward their mother. Police went to the house and the mother and accused brother denied any physical or verbal altercations. The brother said he and his brother who made the report were arguing about their mother’s finances via cell phone.
Trespassing
On June 27, the manager of a Griffen Avenue club reported a man was trespassing on the property. The man was observed hanging out in the parking lot near the tennis courts. When the manager approached him, the unknown man stated that he was going for a walk. The man was advised that he was on private property, and he left the area without incident. The manager did not observe anything tampered with or missing after the man left. He was described as a white male in his late 20's with a crew cut style haircut.
Suspicious
On June 24, a caller from the Ogden Temple advised that he observed a man on an electric scooter with two shopping bags ride into the parking lot and go towards the end of the parking lot behind sheds. He made contact with the man who began to get verbally aggressive with him stating, "I'll kill you." Security personnel did not believe these comments to be credible and told the man to leave. The man fled the area towards Fox Meadow Road.
A Stratton Road resident reported a person was going door to door to “share a religious dialogue” June 26.
On June 27, a Mamaroneck Road resident reported “a young male black came to [his] door asking to be adopted.” Patrol arrived on scene and canvassed the area for the described male, yielding negative results.
A Walworth Avenue resident requested assistance due to hearing a suspicious noise in her kitchen area after midnight June 29. Patrol arrived to the above location and met with the resident. She further advised that she felt a draft coming from her office and could hear noises. Patrol conducted a check of the office and found the sliding patio door ajar. The noise was a result of the blinds blowing in the wind. Patrol secured the door and conducted a check of the residence. All was in good order.
Doorbells
A teenage male wearing a mask was observed, via a doorbell camera, ringing a Brite Avenue doorbell after midnight, June 29, and running off.
A teenage male wearing a mask was observed, via a doorbell camera, ringing a Brite Avenue doorbell and coming back into frame before running away around 1 a.m., June 29.
On June 30, around 11 p.m., a Lockwood Road woman reported an unknown person wearing a ski mask rang her front doorbell and proceeded to bang on the front door before running away in an unknown direction. She advised she could only see the one person but heard other people in the background. Patrol responded and canvassed the surrounding area. No individuals, masked or unmasked, were observed.
On June 30, at 11:30 p.m., a White Road resident reported that an unknown person banged on her front door and tried the doorknob before fleeing on foot in an unknown direction. Patrol canvassed the area with negative results. Patrol advised the resident that it appeared to be “youths knocking on doors and running away.”
Disputes
On June 25, a caller reported that a male driver struck her vehicle with his car door on East Parkway and started video taping her for no legitimate purpose. She believed the man was trying to intimidate her. After police arrived on scene, it was determined that the two drivers had a disagreement regarding vehicle contact. No damage was caused, and the video was only of vehicle registration. Both parties refused police assistance and moved along without incident.
Civil matter
On June 29, a Richbell Road resident reported an ongoing dispute with her neighbor. The resident advised that over the past two weeks, she discovered that her neighbor placed mulch down around trees on the property line. She did not wish for the mulch to be placed, and subsequently placed "No trespassing” signs on her side of the property line. She stated that the neighbor has since relocated these signs on multiple occasions. At the request of the resident, police attempted to make contact with the neighbor but no one was home.
Road rage
On June 27, a Christie Place driver reported an incident of road rage. The driver said that while he was backing up to park is car, another driver began honking with increasing intensity, then got out of his car and approached the reporting driver’s car. The reporting driver stated that this other driver began yelling and threatened to punch him. The reporting driver stated that when he locked his doors and rolled up his window, the other driver spat on it, got back into his own vehicle and left the area.
Cars and roadways
On June 24, a flagger on Weaver Street was hit by a passing car that left the scene. New Rochelle police were called since the incident occurred in their jurisdiction.
Police removed garbage bags from Carthage Road and placed them at the curb for sanitation pickup.
Police asked a contractor to move his truck from a no parking zone on Highland Way June 24.
On June 24, a library patron’s car was reported as being keyed while the person was using the library. Police examined the car, saw scuffing and did not believe the damage was consistent with “keying.”
Police notified Con Edison about a fallen tree into wires on Oak Lane June 24.
A mattress fell from a truck and landed on Mamaroneck Road June 24. Police notified the highway department for removal.
A tree fell on Carman Road June 24. Police notified the highway department.
A car was repossessed from a Gatehouse Lane residence June 25.
Police cleared a fallen wire from Post Road and notified Verizon June 25.
A “no standing” street sign fell to the ground on Circle Road June 25. Police notified the highway department.
Police cleared a fallen wire from Mamaroneck Road and notified Verizon June 25.
A tree fell on Morris Lane and branched fell onto a car on Old Orchard Lane in unrelated incidents June 26. Police notified the highway department.
A car ran out of gas on Mamaroneck Road June 28. Police called for assistance to provide gasoline from a towing service.
Police stood by for traffic control while a driver filled his car’s tank with gas on Weaver Street June 29.
A caller reported a pothole on Saxon Woods Road June 29. Police notified the highway department.
A tree fell on Saxon Woods Road June 29. Police notified the highway department.
Police taped off a fallen wire on Varian Lane and notified Verizon June 29.
Three car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Animals
On June 24, a caller reports a “family of ducks that look like they may cross the [train] tracks and get hit by a train.” Police went to the train station and saw approximately six ducklings sitting under the middle rail between the north and southbound sides towards the north end of the platform. The mother duck’s carcass was observed nearby. MTA police were notified.
On June 26, a Sprague Road woman reported being bitten by a dog. She said the bite occurred while she was in her yard and a small gray and white dog slipped off its leash, while being walked, and bit her. The dog’s owner was a white man with blonde hair in his 30s. He apologized and said the dog was current with its vaccines.
On June 27, a Bronx Uber Eats driver requested a report for a dog bite that occurred while on the job making a delivery on Lincoln Road “in the past” on June 25.
Village code
On June 24, police removed illegally posted signs from Brewster Road and Walworth Avenue and discarded them or returned them to their owners. Summonses were issued as appropriate.
On June 25, police removed illegally posted signs from Sherbrooke Road, Hutchinson Avenue, Meadow Road and Weaver Street and discarded them or returned them to their owners. Summonses were issued as appropriate.
Police advised a Brookby Road resident that neighbors complained of noise from the resident’s loud music June 25. The resident agreed to lower the volume.
On June 26, police removed illegally posted signs from Crossway, Innes Road, Harvest Drive and Westview Lane and discarded them or returned them to their owners. Summonses were issued as appropriate.
On June 26, police advised kids fishing at the Audrey Hochberg Pond on Olmsted Road that fishing was prohibited.
On June 28, police removed and discarded illegally posted signs from Brite Avenue and Heathcote Road.
Police advised a Gatehouse Road resident that neighbors complained of noise from the resident’s loud music June 28. The resident agreed to lower the volume.
Kids were playing basketball on Boulevard after 2:30 a.m., June 29. Police advised them it was not allowed at that hour, and the kids dispersed.
On June 29, police advised Burgess Road solicitors that they needed permits to solicit in the Village.
Police advised the manager of Fenway Golf Club that neighbors were complained about loud music, and the manager asked the band to reduce the volume on their speakers June 29.
Lost and found
On June 24, an Oak Lane resident reported a lost license plate.
On June 24, a woman reported losing a $5,000 bracelet outside of a Chase Road restaurant on May 31.
On June 24, a woman reported her son lost his computer bag somewhere near Weaver Street, possibly at an establishment on the New Rochelle side of the street on June 22. Police advised her to tell her son to make a report with New Rochelle police.
Firefighters
On Jun2 25, a battery-powered golf cart was off gassing from a “bad battery” in a Birch Lane garage. It caused a carbon monoxide alarm to sound. Firefighters unplugged it and removed it from the garage onto he driveway. This caused CO levels to return to zero.
Firefighters assisted emergency medical technicians with a patient service call lift assist in the Village June 26.
Firefighters taped off an area around a fallen wire on Morris Lane and stood by for Con Edison June 26.
Firefighters notified the highway department about a fallen tree on Old Orchard Lane June 27.
A baby bird seemed to have fallen from its nest, which was located in an unstable position on Hamilton Road June 27. As per PETA recommendations, a temporary nest was made and placed in close proximity to the original nest.
On June 29, firefighters isolated a gas leak from a kitchen stove in a Madison Road house. Con Edison was called and red-tagged the faulty appliance.
On June 29, firefighters helped lower a painter who got stuck on a scissor lift 25 feet in the air. The lift had been improperly used, and the battery safety then shut power to the lift.
On June 30, firefighters helped police gain entry to a police department vehicle after an accidental lockout.
On June 30, firefighters forced open a bathroom door in an Innes Road house after the resident’s two-year-old nephew accidentally locked himself inside. The child was unharmed. Firefighters then helped the resident fix the door lock, which had been installed incorrectly.
This report covering police and fire department activity from June 24 - 30 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Package Theft and Car Break-in
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
- Hits: 1389
Stolen packages: Packages were stolen from a Hutchinson Avenue porch July 1.
Car break-in
On July 3, a Fayette Road resident reported his car had been broken into overnight. Additionally, the center console had been tossed, and a license/ID holder that looks like a wallet had been seemingly tossed in the area. A doorbell camera video showed a “Good Samaritan” returning the wallet later. No other items were missing, and the vehicle was not damaged.
Dispute
Police assisted a taxi driver and two female passengers come to an agreement over an unpaid taxi fare at 2 a.m., July 4, on July 4.
Domestic matter
Police assisted a couple having a dispute over a child custody exchange in the police department parking lot July 2.
On July 4, an Edgewood woman reported her husband was yelling at her and filming her. The husband called as well saying his wife was drunk and angry. He stated that she had fallen, and he was concerned for her. While speaking with the female, patrol observed her appearing to be intoxicated. The female stated she did not need any medical assistance at this time, and she advised she was tired and going to bed.
Police mediated a dispute between an Edgewood couple July 7.
Toy gun
A toy gun was found in bushes on Hamilton Road July 2. Police disposed of it.
Help
Police helped a Catherine Road resident with a toilet leak by turning off the water July 4. Police advised the resident to call a plumber.
Police conducted a welfare check of a Meadow Road woman July 5, after the mother’s cab ride took longer than expected and the woman’s daughter was concerned.
On July 7, a Crossway woman reported she was concerned about an acquaintance of her husband. She said that no threats were made; however, she was concerned that the person knows where she lives. Patrol advised that extra ride-bys would be conducted.
Civil matter
On July 1, policed mediated a dispute between Nelson Road neighbors. The dispute concerned a hedge on the property line.
Cars and roadways
Police removed a fallen branch from Palmer Avenue July 1.
Verizon was notified about a fallen wire on Farragut Road July 2.
Police called for a tow at Post and Popham roads after a car’s engine died while near a light.
On July 5, police notified Con Edison about a fallen tree and wires on Heathcote Road.
On July 6, police notified Verizon about a fallen tree and wires on Franklin Road.
On July 7, a Brook Lane resident was concerned about an older model sedan that drove by her house approximately three times, and a male “appeared to have pulled a mask over his face,” she said. The vehicle was then parked at the dead end in the no parking zone, she said. Patrol observed the vehicle parked at the dead end of Brook Lane, with two occupants in the back seat of the vehicle – one male and one female. The parties stated that they were eating and conversing before the female would be dropped off at home. No criminality observed, and all in good order upon patrol’s departure.
Animals
On July 1, police called a trapper for an injured raccoon on Boulevard.
On July 3, a Graham Road woman reported seeing a cat in her yard. She recognized it from a posted flyer about a lost car. It was gone when police arrived.
Police reunited a dog with its owner on Harvest Drive July 6.
Village code
On July 1, police removed an illegally posted sign on Carman Road. It was discarded, and a summons was issued.
On July 2, police removed an illegally posted sign on Kingston Road. It was discarded, and a summons was issued.
On July 3, police removed an illegally posted sign on Fox Meadow Road. It was discarded.
On July 5 and 6, police advised a Richbell Road homeowner to remove illegally posted signs from the Village right of way.
Police advised a Varian Road resident that neighbors complained about noise from loud music, and the resident lowered the volume of the music July 5.
On July 6, police removed an illegally posted sign on Spier Road. It was discarded, and a summons was issued.
Lost and found
On July 1, an Overlook Road resident reported losing a license plate somewhere in the Village.
A car key was found on Fenimore Road July 6. Policed vouchered it for safekeeping.
On July 7, a wallet found on East Parkway was turned over to police.
Firefighters
On July 1, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
On July 2, firefighters received a report of contractor damage to a gas line on Obry Drive. They found that a mini excavator had severed the gas service line while planting trees. No mark out was visible. The contractor pinched the line prior to firefighters’ arrival and stopped the leak. Con-Edison responded and clamped the line to make repairs. Firefighters noticed electrical violations to the temporary service as well as many open holes that were not protected. They requested the building department to check the site. Firefighters shut down all breakers and locked out the temporary electrical panel for following reasons: one live service entrance wire and one additional wire were laying on the ground and not protected from physical damage. Also, use of such equipment was not permitted for outdoor wet or damp locations. These instead should have been installed using code-approved methods. Also, the main meter panel cabinet was not secured and not sealed from open meter terminals, and this should have had a protective plate.
On July 3, firefighters assisted with a car lockout on Post Road.
On July 4, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Bronx River Parkway.
A fallen tree knocked down a power line on Heathcote Road July 5. Firefighters closed the road and stood by for Con Edison.
On July 5, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Park Road.
On July 6, firefighters responded to a Con Edison gas alarm at a Greenacres Avenue house. On arrival, firefighters found what appeared to be an unoccupied dwelling and made entry through a window to allow Con Edison to check the house. Con Edison detected a leak at the meter located in the basement. Firefighters then units found a young resident sleeping on the second floor. Con Edison needed to do work in order to mitigate the leak. Firefighters remained on scene while Con Edison did the work because there was only a minor (17 years old) at the house due to an inside odor of gas. There, firefighters found a swollen five-gallon gasoline can, containing about one gallon of fuel. Firefighters opened up garage doors to ventilate.
This report covering police and fire department activity from July 1-7 has been compiled from official information.
(Photo by Shelley Grafstein)
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Police Report: Stolen Car from Yonkers, Recovered in Village
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
- Hits: 818
Photo by Shelley GrafsteinRecovered car: A stolen 2022 Honda, owned by a Yonkers resident, was recovered at Griffen Avenue and Normandy Lane June 18. It had been reported stolen sometime between June 7 and June 18, according to police. The car was towed to the police impound lot, and the owner was notified. Police are following up.
Fraud, identity theft
On June 21, a Spencer Place business owner reported that he was informed about a charge back from a credit card, for the fraudulent purchase of two $17,500 Rolex watches, resulting in a loss for the business.
Cars and roadways
A driver complained that blacktop work being performed on Heathcote Road ruined his car’s tires by causing melted blacktop to adhere to the tires June 18. Police documented the incident.
On June 18, police were dispatched to Crossway for a reported car that ran out of gasoline. Police helped the Brooklyn driver pour gasoline from a canister into her car without spilling it. Police checked the driver’s license and noted it was suspended. Police issued her a summons for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
Five car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Village code
On June 20, police removed an illegally posted sign from the Village right of way on Fenimore Road. The owner for the advertising sign was issued a summons.
Lost and found
On June 17, a passerby found car keys on Garth Road and gave them to police for safekeeping.
On June 20, a passerby found a set of keys on Catherine Road and gave them to police for safekeeping.
Firefighters
Firefighters assisted at two unrelated car accidents on the Hutchinson River Parkway June 18.
Firefighters informed the water department of a leaking hydrant on Crossway June 18.
On June 18, firefighters checked a Heathcote Road house for gas after a resident accidentally left a stove burner in the “on” position while out of the house.
On June 19, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a reported gas leak on Greenacres Avenue.
A Birchall Drive resident accidentally got locked out of the resident’s house due to a defective garage door opener June 20. Firefighters helped the resident get back inside the house.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway June 23.
This report covering police and fire department activity from June 17-23 has been compiled from official information.
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