Arrests, Trapped Driver Extricated from Car and Butane Cans on School Property
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
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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.
Police Arrest Two People in Village, Tools Stolen and DOGE Monitors Postal Workers
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Arrested: An Edgewood Rd. man requested a welfare check of his 65-year-old wife at their house March 13. The man said he was concerned that she might have fallen and might be in potential need of medical assistance. Patrol units conducted an interior check of the residence as per the request of the man and did not find his wife present. As patrol units were about the leave the scene, the wife was observed to be arriving in a taxi at her residence. Patrol units verified that she was not in need of medical attention. The defendant was placed under arrest due to a previous violation of a temporary order of protection and a charge of second-degree harassment. She was released on her own recognizance with an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court.
On March 15, police arrested Elton Progni, 28, of Yonkers, on charges of speeding and operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol. The arrest came after a traffic stop on Post Rd. Progni was released on his own recognizance with an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court.
Stolen
A job site trailer was broken into on Cooper Rd. and over $6,000 worth of tools were stolen March 14.
DOGE
Someone from Village Hall informed police that someone from the Department of Government Efficiency was in the Village filming postal employees March 10.
Assistance
A homeless man reported to be sleeping near the train station on March 11 told police he was waiting for a train and declined assistance.
A man was yelling in the computer room at the library on Olmsted Rd. March 11. Police advised him to leave.
An unattended bag, in very poor condition, left outside a Brewster Road school was thrown away by police after it was determined to be garbage March 15.
Cars and roadways
On March 11, police removed a rock from Post Rd.
Police advised Verizon about low-hanging wires on Taunton Rd. March 11 and Lincoln Rd. March 13.
On March 13, police issued summonses to a White Plains driver for improper passing on the right and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, following a traffic stop on Post Rd.
Civil matter
On March 10, two Brewster Rd. neighbors with a shared driveway were arguing. One neighbor allegedly refused to move her car so her neighbor could back out of his garage. They were also arguing over an incident dating back to 2024. Police advised them to handle the dispute through their lawyers.
Noise
A caller heard a noise coming from equipment at a Burgess Rd. construction site March 11. She was afraid the equipment might explode. Police checked the equipment and realized it was a water pump periodically removing water from a poured concrete foundation. Everything was in order.
Youths
Police stood by and dispersed noisy youths from Secor Rd. March 14.
Dog
Police united a loose dog with its owner after the dog was found on Griffen Ave. March 15. Police issued a summons to the owner.
Firefighters
On March 11, firefighters were dispatched to a Chesterfield Road house for an inside odor investigation. During investigation, crews determined that the odor was originating from a dry shower trap on the first floor. Crews confirmed a strong odor in the sewer system at the street level. Firefighters ran the shower to fill the trap with water. They advised the resident to ensure all plumbing appliances are used at least every one to two weeks. The chemical odor within the sewer system was determined to be due to styrene involved in the Cured-In-Place-Pipe (CIPP) sewer replacement project within the village.
On March 11, firefighters were dispatched to a car fire on the Hutchinson River Parkway, near Weaver Street. Upon arrival, crews encountered a disabled vehicle with no visible smoke or fire. During investigation, firefighters determined that the antifreeze had leaked onto the engine block causing a steam release that was interpreted by the driver as smoke. Granular absorbent was applied to the leaking antifreeze. The scene was turned over to Westchester County Police.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on Weaver Street March 11.
On March 12, a car was reportedly leaking gasoline on Rochambeau Rd. During investigation, crews encountered a white Toyota RAV4 with a slow gasoline leak. Less than 5 gallons were spilled on a non-permeable surface. Granular absorbent was applied with a dam to contain the spill. The owner of the vehicle arrived to take the car for service.
On March 12, a 15-year-old girl climbed a tree and got stuck 20 feet in the air. Firefighters assisted her in getting down from the tree.
On March 12, firefighters plugged an open sewer vent in a Shawnee Rd. basement and advised the homeowner to seek a more permanent repair.
On March 14, firefighters extinguished burning lawnmowing equipment in the back of a landscaping truck on Heathcote Rd.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on Chase Rd. March 14.
On March 15, firefighters were dispatched to Wayside Lane because of an inside odor of gas. On arrival, units investigated and detected an odor of exhaust consistent with an oil heating unit. Firefighters checked the basement, where the heating unit was located, and detected 10 PPM carbon monoxide. The leak was traced to the exhaust vent pipe on the heating unit. Firefighters shut down the oil heating unit and ventilated the structure. The resident was advised of the defective vent pipe and told to have a plumber or HVAC technician service the system.
On March 15, on Bradley Rd., firefighters detected elevated levels of carbon monoxide in a house. Firefighters detected 200 PPM of carbon monoxide inside the garage and 170 PPM above the garage in a new addition. Con Edison was dispatched to the scene. Firefighters helped locate the source of the leak to the chimney, where the heating unit and hot water heater exhausted from the older part of the structure. They determined this was then leaking into the garage and into the new living space built above the garage. Firefighters advised the resident to contact an HVAC technician to inspect the heating unit and exhaust pipe for leaks in the chimney.
On March 16, firefighters responded to a CO investigation in an attached two-story commercial structure. On arrival, firefighters made entry into the structure and witnessed a light haze and an odor associated with a boiler malfunction. Firefighters shut down the boiler. In the boiler room, there were upwards of 200 PPM of CO. Firefighters began ventilating the structure and checking other commercial occupancies for CO readings. Firefighters ventilated the entire building to achieve safe levels. The building manager was contacted and responded. He was advised to have the heating unit serviced.
This report covering police and fire department activity from March 10-15 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Customer Leaves Without Paying After Eating at 7-Eleven
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Stolen:On Feb. 27, a 7-Eleven employee on Scarsdale Ave. reported a customer ate food in the store without paying for it and left the location.
Identity theft
On Feb. 24, a Harwood Court resident reported four fraudulent transactions due to stolen credit cards.
On Feb. 26, a Parkfield Rd. resident reported fraudulent charges on one of his credit cards from Dec. 34, 2024 to Jan. 31, 2025. Four charges were in the name of a former gardener fired on Nov. 3, 2024, and two charges were in the name of an unknown person.
On Feb. 28, an Olmsted Rd. resident reported that numerous American Express accounts were fraudulently opened in his name. Cash was withdrawn from one of the accounts, and American Express was investigating.
Speaker
A speaker was abandoned on a resident’s property on River Rd. Feb. 28. The resident said he would dispose of it Feb. 28.
Windows
Broken windows were found on a second-floor property on East Parkway Feb. 28. Police accompanied a bank manager to investigate the broken windows.
Help
Police locked an Edgewood Rd. front door for a resident who was in the hospital Feb. 28.
Scofflaw
On Feb. 25, police encountered a driver with scofflaw status due to unpaid parking tickets on Scarsdale Ave. The driver thought the tickets had been resolved; however, Village Justice Court revealed otherwise. Police helped the driver contact court employees to clear the tickets.
Accidents
Two car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Dog
A loose dog was dropped off at headquarters March 2. Police contacted the owner, who sent a neighbor to pick up the dog.
Village code
On Feb. 24, a Burgess Rd. resident reported noise from a neighbor’s construction equipment was keeping her and her family awake. Police issued a Village code summons for the noise violation.
On Feb. 27, noise from a generator used to operate a pump at the Burgess Rd. construction site was causing noise in violation of Village code. Police issued a summons.
On March 1, police removed an illegally posted sign from Brookby Rd. and issued a summons.
Firefighters
On Feb. 24, smoke from a cooking pot filled a Wayside Lane house. Firefighters removed the pot of burnt food and ventilated the house.
On Feb. 27, firefighters investigated a Sheldrake Rd. house for possible carbon monoxide. The resident said a chimney sweep company reported signs of corrosion in the exhaust vent for the water heater, which might allow carbon monoxide to escape. Firefighters determined that the corrosion had not fully penetrated the ductwork. They metered the areas while the unit was in operation and determined that no carbon monoxide was escaping. They advised the resident to contact an HVAC company to replace ductwork as necessary.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a carbon monoxide leak in a Fox Meadow Rd. house Feb. 28.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway March 2.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Feb. 24 – March 2 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Mamaroneck Man Arrested for Burglary and Stolen Car
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Burglary arrest: On March 3, police arrested a suspect – David Small, 46, of Mamaroneck – following an activated burglary alarm at a Penn Blvd. house March 3. Small was charged with burglary of a dwelling, criminal mischief, unauthorized use of a vehicle, criminal possession of stolen property and resisting arrest. It was determined that Small was driving a previously stolen 2022 Volvo. Upon arrival, police and Westchester County police transferred Small to White Plains Hospital Center for evaluation.
DWI arrest
On March 6, police arrested a 41-year-old Nyack, NY driver on charges of speeding, driving while intoxicated (first offense) and operation of a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of at least .08 of one percent. The suspect was apprehended following a motor vehicle stop on Post Rd. after police observed the suspect’s car to be speeding. Following the suspect’s arrest, he was released with an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court.
Burglary attempt
A man without a shirt attempted to enter a Haverford Rd. house on March 3 at 11 pm, March 3.
Stolen
A Brite Ave. resident reported a large amount of jewelry was stolen from the house within the last week March 9.
Scam
A caller was making threatening phone calls, demanding money, to a Springdale Rd. man March 7. Police advised it was a scam and to block the caller.
Suspicious
On March 8, a Varian Lane caller reported an Asian man driving a silver pick-up truck with a "Quest" decal on the truck knocked on the door and requested to sleep at the caller’s home. The caller refused, and the man left south on Garden Rd towards Mamaroneck Rd. A canvass was conducted, yielding negative results. Patrol monitored the area but did not find the man nor the vehicle.
Kids
Kids were aggressively knocking on an Edgewood Rd. door, pranking the homeowner March 7. They were already gone when police arrived.
Wind
On March 8, a Tunstall Rd. caller advised of construction next to her home and a loose pole which might fall onto her home. Police observed a temporary fence which was swaying due to high winds. The fence had an extended pole attached for the purpose of holding a camera. It appeared possible that the pole could contact wires leading to the residence if the fence were to fall. The caller advised that her family would not be utilizing any portion of the yard which could be affected by the described condition. Police attempted to contact the responsible party for the fence and pole to leave a message describing the condition.
Help
Police helped unlock an interior door of a Greenacres Ave. house where a resident’s 20-month-old granddaughter was accidentally locked inside March 9.
Cars and roadways
Verizon was notified about a low-hanging wire on Richelieu Rd. March 3.
Patrol assisted with traffic control for a disabled car on Popham Rd. March 3.
Con Edison was performing an excavation on Ardmore Rd. and water kept pooling on the site March 3. Police notified the water department for response.
Police notified Verizon about a low-hanging wire on Hampton Rd. March 3.
The highway department was notified about screws in the roadway on Post Rd. March 4.
Police notified Verizon about a low-hanging wire on Woods Lane March 6.
On March 6, police put a loose manhole cover back in place at Church Lane and Popham Rd.
Patrol blocked off Griffen Ave. because of a fallen tree March 6.
Police notified the highway department about a fallen street signs at Secor and Ramsey roads as well as Fenimore Rd. and Ridgecrest West March 7.
Police placed a cone in a large hole located three feet away from the roadway on Greendale Rd. March 9. Police notified the highway department to file the hole to prevent pedestrians from falling into it.
Four car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Animals
A South Church Lane resident found a loose golden retriever in her yard March 4. Police reunited the dog with its owner.
A Lebanon Rd. resident found a loose dog in her yard March 8. Police reunited the dog with its owner and issued a summons to the owner.
Lost and found
Police found a cell phone on Scarsdale Ave. March 6 and returned it to its owner.
Firefighters
On March 3, firefighters responded to a Hampton Road carbon monoxide alarm, where the residents confirmed that all occupants, including pets, had already vacated the premises. The residents mentioned that the boiler in the home had been non-functional and had been repaired the day before using temporary parts. A permanent repair was scheduled to be performed by the plumber the following day. Firefighters entered the structure and detected carbon monoxide levels of 100 parts per million (PPM) on the first floor. Firefighters donned protective equipment and investigated the source of the carbon monoxide in the basement. There, levels exceeding 120 PPM were found in the utility room, where the gas-fired boiler was located. The boiler was promptly shut down. Additional readings within the home revealed levels of 50 PPM on the second floor and 40 PPM in the attic. Con Edison Gas was notified and dispatched to the scene. Meanwhile, firefighters initiated positive pressure ventilation to remove the carbon monoxide from the structure. After initial ventilation efforts, they confirmed that the levels were gradually decreasing. Upon arrival, Con Edison personnel evaluated the gas-fired appliances and determined that the boiler was the source of the carbon monoxide leak. A Con Edison representative red-tagged the boiler to prevent its use. Firefighters continued ventilation efforts until carbon monoxide levels returned to zero throughout the home. The findings were communicated to the residents, who were instructed to keep the boiler off until the plumber completed the necessary repairs.
On March 3, firefighters assisted with a car accident on Barker Lane and Mamaroneck Rd.
On March 6, firefighters investigated a burning odor in a Ferncliff Rd. house. After investigation, it was determined to be a bag of fertilizer in the area. However, during the investigation, personnel found one circuit breaker tripped and notified the owner to have an electrician check the circuit. The tripped circuit was not the source of the odor.
On March 7, firefighters assisted with a car accident on Scarsdale Ave.
On March 7, firefighters were dispatched to a small rubbish fire at Supply Field on Heathcote Rd. The fire was partially extinguished upon arrival. Firefighters used a pressurized water can to completely extinguish it. The consumable material consisted of cardboard boxes, paper and aerosol products.
This report covering police and fire department activity from March 3-9 has been compiled from official information.
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Police: Trespasser Uses Grill at Circle Road Home to Keep Warm
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
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Arrested: On Feb. 23, police conducted a traffic stop of a blue four-door sedan due to speeding on Post Rd. The driver – Luis E. Aguirrepanama, 27, of White Plains – ended up being arrested on charges of using a rented or loaned vehicle without an ignition interlock device, second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver and speeding. These charges were issued after police checked the defendant’s license and realized it had been revoked and that an interlock device restriction had been issued. Following the defendant’s arrest, he was released on his own recognizance and issued an appearance ticket for Village Justice Court.
Domestic matter
A mother requested a welfare check of her three children who were staying with their father in Quaker Ridge Feb. 18. The father told police he and his ex-wife have shared custody of the children, and each parent is entitled to 10-minute phone call with the parent whom they are not staying with during such visitations. During that day’s call, the father alleged that the mother began talking with the children about their father; so he cut the conversation short. Police checked on the kids – the son was sleeping in his bed and two daughters were OK but seemed upset. The mother was informed.
Trespassing
On Feb. 18. A Circle Rd. resident reported that someone moved his outdoor chairs around his patio and utilized his grill with propane tanks in the overnight period. The resident thought the person did this in an effort to stay warm.
Disorderly behavior
On Feb. 21, a customer was cursing with workers at Village Hall. Workers called police but managed to deescalate the situation before police arrived. The issue had nothing to do with Village matters, workers said. Police asked the customer to leave Village Hall.
Safety
The security staff of a doctor who lives in Scarsdale reported that a former patient was making verbal threats against the doctor Feb. 17.
Police conducted burglary patrol this week and advised several residents that their garage
doors were open, which posed a security risk.
Photos
A woman in Village Center reported a man was taking photos of the Village and of her, she believed, and she did not like it, Feb. 23. The man said he was taking pictures of the Village and “expressing his constitutional right.” Police separated the individuals and asked them to go their separate ways.
Cars and roadways
On Feb. 17, tress fell on Obry Rd. and Sherbrooke Rd. The highway department was dispatched. Con Edison was called where wires were affected. The Village-owned tree on Sherbrooke Rd. hit a fence and caused damage.
On Feb. 17, police blocked a section of Weaver St. while New Rochelle officials and Con Edison removed a fallen tree on wires.
A street sign at Palmer Ave. and Mamaroneck Rd. blew off its pole. Police removed the sign from the roadway and contacted the highway department Feb. 17.
The highway department was called to fill a pothole on Mamaroneck Rd. Feb. 17.
A wooden fence blew into the road on Weaver St. Feb. 17. Police notified authorities in New Rochelle as it was on the New Rochelle side of the street.
Con Edison was notified about a low-hanging wire on Webster Rd. Feb. 17.
Workers parked a white van in a Church Lane driveway while looking for an address Feb. 18. Police advised them to move the van so the resident’s nanny could leave the driveway.
On Feb. 18, police notified the highway department about a damaged “no parking” sign on Garth Rd.
On Feb. 18, police reported a Mamaroneck Rd. pothole to the highway department for repair when a driver sustained a flat tire after driving through it.
A driver with a smoking car engine pulled into the public safety parking lot to wait for a tow Feb. 19.
A car hit a street sign and affected wires at Popham Rd. and East Parkway Feb. 20. Police notified the highway department and Con Edison for repair.
Police notified Verizon about a low-hanging wire on Madison Rd. Feb. 20.
Police helped a driver with a disabled car on Mamaroneck Rd. Feb. 21.
A caller reported a low-flying drone might be interfering with pedestrians in Village center Feb. 21. The drone was gone when police arrived.
On Feb. 22, police conducted a traffic stop after observing a driver utilizing a cell phone while driving on East Parkway.
The 43-year-old Yonkers driver’s license was determined to have been suspended. Police issued appropriate summonses.
Police notified Verizon about a low-hanging wire on Carthage Rd. Feb. 23.
A driver hit a pole on Post Rd. Feb. 23. Police called Con Edison for pole evaluation and a tow for removal of the car.
Village code
Police told a solicitor on Carthage Rd. that he needed a permit to solicit in the Village Feb. 17.
On Feb. 18, police told a job site manager that he needed to have a work permit available and on display while conducting work and closing the roadway at Harvest Dr. and Mamaroneck Rd. The manager did have a work permit but he had not given it to his workers for display.
A Burgess Rd. resident complained of noise from a constantly-running generator at a neighbor’s construction site Feb. 23. Police observed to generator to be powering equipment needed to keep the site from flooding. Police advised the resident to contact the building department with her complaint.
Lost and found
A wallet was found on East Parkway Feb. 17.
On Feb. 21, a Post Rd. resident reported the loss of one of his firearms Feb. 21.
On Feb. 21, a person reported that a lost cell phone was pinging at a Chesterfield Rd. address. The resident claimed she was not in possession of any lost phones. Nearby neighbors claimed the same. Police advised the person to contact the service provider.
On Feb. 22, a caller reported finding a gold earring on Chase Rd.
Firefighters
A branch was hanging on wires on Corell Rd. Feb. 17. Firefighters notified Con Edison for removal.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Palmer Ave. Feb. 17.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway Feb. 17.
A steam boiler malfunctioned in a Garth Rd. building, and firefighters ventilated the space Feb. 18.
Firefighters helped McDonald Place residents change smoke detector batteries Feb. 18.
A boiler was vibrating and shaking in a School Lane structure Feb. 19. Firefighters recommended calling a plumber.
A boiler malfunction was dumping water onto a Lyons Rd. basement floor Feb. 19. Firefighters helped pump water and recommended calling a plumber.
On Feb. 22, firefighters asked the highway department to respond to Cayuga Rd. for a sewage backup.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Ardmore Rd. Feb. 22
A propane tuck was leaking gas on Nelson Rd. Firefighters assisted with a controlled burn to burn off the remainder of the propane from the tank Feb. 23.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Feb. 17-23 has been compiled from official information.
This police report is sponsored by Scarsdale Security who does more than just security. Contact them about remote video for your home or business. Call 914-722-2200 or visit their website.
