Police Report: Stolen Package, Agressive Grandparents and Pedestrian Hit
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- Written by: Traci Dutton Ludwig
- Hits: 913
Stolen package: A Brite Ave. woman reported that a package was delivered and then stolen from her front porch Aug. 7.
Identity theft and scams
On Aug. 4, an Overhill Rd. woman reported that she was nearly a victim of identity theft. Someone alleged to be calling from Capital One stating that there was a fraudulent charge on her account. She did not, however, have a Capital One card. The caller then attempted to obtain personal information by putting her on the line with alleged law enforcement. She realized it was a scam.
Harassment
A man reported that a woman drove away from Boniface Circle drunk at 1 a.m., Aug. 9. Police went to the woman’s house and found her outside the car. She claimed she did not drive the car but instead got a ride. She said the man who made the report was someone who was being a nuisance to her. He was described as a man she encountered in Hartsdale, where she works. She said she was annoying her and would not leave her alone.
Pedestrian hit
A pedestrian reported being struck by a car on Westchester County property at Fenimore Rd. and the Bronx River Parkway Aug.4.
Neighbors
A Ferncliff Rd. woman reported that she was concerned with possible chemicals being used by a neighbor’s power washing contractor Aug. 4. The contractor stated he was only using water.
On Aug. 6, a Fox Meadow Rd. resident complained that a neighbor’s driveway contractor damaged her driveway. The contractor agreed to repair it.
On Aug. 8, a Brewster Rd. Woman reports she feels uncomfortable because she alleged her neighbor was filming her from his side of the property. Police advised her there was nothing criminal in nature going on.
Civil matter
On Aug. 9, a divorced couple was having a custody disagreement about visitation times, when the ex-husband’s girlfriend called 911. Police helped the ex-couple mediate the dispute.
Cars and roadways
On Aug. 3, police removed a fallen branch from Saxon Woods Rd. and a fallen tree from Vernon Rd.
On Aug. 6, a Richbell rd. resident reported an unknown car entered her garage. The car belonged to the resident’s son. He dropped by unannounced. All was in good order.
On Aug. 6, police notified Verizon about a fallen wire on Brewster Rd.
A sinkhole on Magnolia Rd. was taped off in order to protect motorists and pedestrians, pending repair by the highway department, Aug. 7.
On Aug. 7, police removed fallen branches from Crane Rd. and Griffen Ave.
A stop sign fell on Murray Hill Rd. Aug. 8. Police put up a temporary stop sign.
On Aug. 8, police removed fallen branches from Mamaroneck Rd.
An erratic driver allegedly threw a water bottle at another motorist on Post Rd. Aug. 8.
Police notified Verizon about fallen wires on Ewart Rd. Aug. 9.
On Aug. 9, police removed a fallen tree from Birchall Dr.
This week, police issued summonses to four drivers for registration, insurance or licensing violations.
Two car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Kids and teens
A child called police alleging her grandparents were being “aggressive” Aug. 6. Police spoke with all involved parties and determined the child’s grandparents were using an “appropriate combination of guardianship and discipline regarding their granddaughter.”
Police dispersed noisy kids from a teen party on Walworth Ave. Aug. 6.
A kid was riding his bike on the high school track, possibly damaging it, Aug. 8. Police located the kid’s mother who was sitting nearby. She removed the bike from the track after police explained that bikes were prohibited on the track.
Animals
On Aug. 3, a Brook Ln. resident found an injured baby raccoon. She said she would turn it over to a rehabilitator.
On Aug. 5, an injured small animal got into an East Parkway business and died inside the location. Police helped store employees removed and dispose of the animal’s remains.
Village code
Police removed illegally posted signs from Rock Creek Lane Aug. 4, Fox Meadow Rd. Aug. 6 and Heathcote Rd. Aug. 9.
Lost and found
On Aug. 3, a Fayette Rd. woman reported losing her naturalization paperwork.
Two cell phones were found near a Fountain Terrace property Aug. 5.
Firefighters
On July 28, a Chesterfield Rd. resident started a car in her garage and caused an elevated level of carbon monoxide. Firefighters assisted with ventilation.
On July 30, firefighters helped lift a Quaker Ridge woman after she had fallen at home.
Power washing inside the Christie Place garage caused elevated CO levels. Firefighters ventilated and advised workers about safety July 31.
Firefighters ventilated a Montrose Rd. kitchen to reduce CO due to cooking without using an exhaust hood Aug. 1.
On Aug. 2, firefighters were dispatched to a car lockout at Scarsdale high school. Firefighters called a tow company to help open the car without causing damage.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Aug. 3-9, for police activity, and from July 27-Aug. 3, for fire activity, has been compiled from official information.
Police Report: Partying Pelham Teen Arrested for Trespassing in Woods Lane House
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- Written by: Traci Dutton Ludwig
- Hits: 1258
Arrested: On Aug. 2, around 1 a.m., police arrested Lorenzo Barbieri, 18, of Pelham, on charges of trespassing. He is accused of entering a vacant house on Woods Lane and participating in a youth party. He was found on the scene with a backpack and a music speaker.
Identity theft
On July 28, a Sheldrake Rd. man reported that someone in Massachusetts opened a fraudulent LLC in his name.
Graffiti
Graffiti was spray-painted on the side of a white pump house shed on Taunton Rd. July 28.
Break-ins
On July 28, a landlord provided police with video footage of someone breaking into a vacant apartment on East Parkway.
On Aug. 2, people wearing ski masks broke into a parked car on Berwick Rd., according to the car owner. The car was tossed, but nothing was reported stolen.
An Oak Lane resident reported that someone broke into cars parked in his driveway around 3:30 a.m., July 2. The resident's security camera alerted them to motion in the driveway. Upon reviewing the camera footage, it was observed that a white SUV stopped in front of the driveway. An unknown male, wearing all black, exited the front passenger side of the vehicle ran to the resident's parked vehicle, pulled on the driver's side door handle, opened the door and checked the center console. The unknown male then returned to the SUV. The resident said that nothing appeared to be missing.
On July 2, a Berwick Rd. resident reported that a car was broken into in her driveway. Nothing was taken.
Suspicious
On July 27, two white middle-aged women walked up a Greenacres Ave. driveway to a house. The homeowner confronted the women who said they walked the wrong way and ended up on the driveway by mistake. The homeowner thought it was suspicious and reported the matter to the police.
On July 31, a Rectory Ln. resident thought he received two suspicious packages that seemed to be making an unknown noise. Patrol
Patrol examined the purchase on the party's mobile phone and later determined that the suspicious noise was coming from an animal sensor at the residence across the street. Patrol then examined the packages and confirmed that all was in good order.
Police dispersed youths from a vacant house in Greenacres Aug. 1.
Welfare check
Police checked the welfare of a Secor Rd. resident at the request of a sister who suffers from anxiety when she does not hear from the resident July 31.
Police checked the welfare of a Boulevard resident at the request of a concerned family member Aug. 1.
Vehicle and traffic arrest
On July 27, police arrested Marius Orlinis, 57, of Norwalk, Connecticut, on charges of second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and failure to stop at a stop sign, following a traffic stop. He was released on his own recognizance.
On Aug. 3, police arrested Kennett Figueroa Molina, 23, of Mamaroneck, on charges of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and speeding. He was released on his own recognizance.
Cars and roadways
On July 27, a motorist ran out of gas on Garden Rd. Police provided the motorist with gasoline.
A tree branch was removed from Popham Rd. July 29.
Con Edison and the highway department addressed a fallen tree into wires on Saxon Woods Rd. July 29.
Police tied up a dangling rope on Brayton Rd. July 31.
Police notified the highway department about a fallen tree on Brewster Rd. Aug. 1.
This week, police conducted traffic stops and issued summonses to five drivers with registration and licensing violations.
One car accident was recorded in the Village this week.
Homeless person
Police twice dispersed a homeless man sleeping on a Harwood Rd. sidewalk July 28.
Animals
The highway department removed a dead raccoon from Heathcote Rd. fields July 27.
A leashed dog was walking on a Roosevelt Place field Aug. 3. Police advised the resident to keep dogs off the field.
Village code
Police spoke with a Hampton Rd. resident after neighbors complained of noise after midnight July 28. The resident was having a party, apologized and lowered the volume of music.
Police removed and discarded illegally placed signs on Heathcote Rd. July 28 and Mamaroneck Rd. July 30 and Rock Creek Lane Aug. 3.
Police dispersed youths from Windmill Lane July 29.
Police dispersed youths from Woods Lane Aug. 1.
This report covering police and fire department activity from July 27 - August 2 has been compiled from official information.
Police Report Money Missing After Resident Picks up Car from Service Appiontment. House Struck by Lightning
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- Written by: Traci Dutton Ludwig
- Hits: 1359
Photo Credit: Shelley GrafsteinMissing Money: On July 20, a Weaver St. resident dropped a car off for service. In the backseat, the resident's two children each accidentally left an envelope containing $500 cash. When the car was picked up, the envelopes were no longer in the backseat. The owner and employees of the service center said they neither saw nor took any envelopes.
Car break-in
On July 24, a Cohawney Dr. resident reported that a car in the driveway was tossed and rummaged through. It was last seen untouched approximately three days ago.It was most likely left unlocked. The resident did not think anything had been stolen.
Domestic matter
On July 23, a Morris Lane man called 911. He stated that his girlfriend came home intoxicated, and he has not been happy with the amount she has been drinking lately. He said he wanted to sleep in the pool house alone until the morning. Patrol spoke to the girlfriend who stated that when she arrived home, her boyfriend was unhappy that she had been out drinking with her friends. She said he then locked her out of the house. Both parties stated at no time did the argument become physical. They agreed to sleep in separate houses for the night.
Welfare check
A man was worried about his aunt and uncle on Popham Rd. July 22. Police checked on the couple. They werre OK.
Disagreement
On July 24, a Jefferson Rd. resident reported a disagreement with a neighbor's landscaper. the landscaper allegedly placed equipment on the resident's lawn. The resident spoke to the landscaper about it, and the landscaper allegedly made "discomforting" remarks.
Help
The highway department was notified about a fallen tree in Corell Park July 22.
On July 22, a Mamaroneck Rd. son asked police to check his mother's house because he thought he left it unlocked. Police checked. The house was locked and secure.
Bicyclist hit
A bicyclist was struck by a car turning into a parking spot on East Parkway July 22. The cyclist was driven to White Plains Hospital Center for evaluation.
Cars and roadways
Police issued one summons to an illegally parked car on Brambach Rd. July 20.
A car parked on Sprague Rd. was causing disruption July 20. Police asked the owner to move the car to a better parking spot.
A box truck hit a bridge on the Hutchinson River Parkway and exited at Mamaroneck Rd. July 21. Westchester County police arrived to handle the incident.
On July 22, a driver complained that cars were parked on both sides of Barry Rd., which made navigation difficult. The cars were legally parked. Nevertheless, police asked owners to move the cars to one side of the street in order to alleviate any potential traffic concerns.
Police issued one summons to an illegally parked car on Larch Ln. July 22.
Police notified Verizon about fallen wires on Kent Rd. July 23.
Police picked up tree debris from Post Rd. July 26.
Three car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Teens
Around 3:15 a.m., July 25, police contacted the parents of an intoxicated young man who was on Brewster Rd. He was conscious and alert. Police remained until the young man was picked up by his parents.
Village code
Police removed and discarded illegally posted signs on Bypass July 22 and Post Rd. July 25. Summonses were issued as appropriate.
A Huntington Ave. resident was doing yard work and was told not to place any yard debris on school property or any property other than his own July 24. The debris was then moved back onto the resident's yard.
On July 24, a person was using a gas-powered leaf blower on Tunstall Rd. in violation of Village code. The person said his electric leaf blower was broken. Police advised him to get it repaired. Police reminded the person about Village code. No summonses were issued.
Police issued a summons to a person using a gas-powered leaf blower on Whig Rd. July 24.
On July 25, police informed a Brambach Rd. resident that neighbors were complaining about loud music. The volume was promptly lowered.
On July 25, police informed a Mamaroneck Rd. resident that neighbors were complaining about noise. The resident said the family's noisy get-together was ending.
Lost and found
A Post Rd. resident reported losing a driver's license somewhere in the Village July 24.
A Montgomery Rd. resident reported losing a driver's license somewhere in the Village July 25.
Firefighters
An alarm sounded in a Secor Rd. structure due to water leaking into the device July 21. Firefighters shut down the alarm and advised calling a technician for repair.
On July 21, firefighters helped EMS workers move a patient from a private car into a wheelchair.
A Butler Rd. house was struck by lightning July 22. An outlet then started smoking. Firefighters discovered an electrical odor in a second-floor bathroom. They removed the outlet cover and found a burnt outlet with no extension. The electrical circuit was isolated at the garage breaker panel. The irrigation system controller was not functioning, and the plug for it was removed. No other hazards were observed. The resident was advised to contact an electrician for repair.
On July 23, firefighters helped a home health aide lift a patient.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas odor on Popham Rd. July 24.
On July 25, a motorcyclist reported that his bike fell over in a School Lane garage. No one was pinned under it, and no fluids or fuel were leaking. Firefighters advised they do not lift or recover equipment unless there is an additional emergency. They advised calling AAA for roadside assistance.
On July 26, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
This report covering police and fire department activity from July 20-26 has been compiled from official information.
Police Report: Man Exposes Himself to Jogger on Fox Meadow Road, Chickens and a Feud
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- Written by: Traci Dutton Ludwig
- Hits: 2099
Flasher: On July 19, a 19-year-old caller reported that while she was jogging on Chesterfield and Fox Meadow roads, a black man wearing jeans and a gray tank top exposed his genitals to her.
Stolen
A Brewster Road resident reported that a camera had been stolen from her property July 16.
Identity theft
On July 14, a Colonial Rd. man reported that his wife's American Express card was fraudulently used to make two $376 shoe purchases on July 10. AmEx flagged the transactions as fraudulent and are investigating.
Unwanted conversation
On July 13, a mother came to headquarters to report an incident that happened to her daughter on East Parkway that day. She stated that her daughter was walking when an unknown male approached, asking her about religious conversion. The daughter told the male she was not interested, but he continued to follow her. While walking, she hit a tree branch scratching her forehead. She was advised to contact police if the unknown party attempts to contact her again.
Sleepy
A man wearing a dark colored tank top and shorts was reportedly sleeping on the side of a Berkeley Rd. yard around 5:30 p.m., July 16. The man got up and left before police arrived.
Neighbors
On July 16, a Brewster Rd. resident, with a long history of disagreements and litigation over the property line with her neighbor, reported that her neighbor broke a camera placed on the property line. Patrol was shown video footage of the camera, which was on a cone close to the passenger side front tire of the neighbor's car. The footage then showed the neighbor move his car and knocked the camera over. The neighbor then turned the vehicle around, reversed into his parking spot and hit and damaged the camera while doing so. Police spoke with the neighbor regarding the matter. The neighbor advised that the camera had not been in that location for a long time. Patrol was then shown video footage of the resident placing the camera right up against the passenger side front tire. The neighbor advised he was unaware of the camera being there prior to moving his car and hitting the camera. Both parties were advised to speak with their attorneys in regard to damages or any other resolution to this issue.
Welfare check
Police checked the welfare of a Carman Rd. father because his daughter was worried about him July 14. He was OK.
Help
A man was walking with a cane on Mamaroneck Rd. July 19. Police provided a courtesy ride back to the man's house further down the road into Mamaroneck.
On July 19, a Brook Lane woman heard noises inside her closet and felt scared. Police checked the closet. Nothing concerning was inside.
Civil matter
A process server knocked on a Ridgecrest West door but the resident did not answer and called police July 17. The server left before police arrived.
Cyclist hit
A bicyclist was hit by a car on Mamaroneck rd. July 13.
Cars and roadways
On July 13, police notified Verizon about fallen wires on Nelson and Stratton roads.
Police directed traffic around a disabled car on Post Rd. until it was towed from the roadway July 14.
Police moved a fallen branch from Post Rd. July 14.
On July 14, police notified Verizon about fallen wires on Rectory Lane and Richbell Rd.
A car was repossessed from a Harvest Rd. driveway July 16.
On July 17, cars were parked on the sidewalk on Christie Place. Police issued parking summonses.
Police called a tow for a driver with a flat tire on Post Rd. July 18.
On July 18, a woman fell asleep in her car while listening to the radio on Chateaux Circle. She was in her designated parking spot. She was OK.
A tree fell into wires on Murray Hill Rd. July 19. Police notified Con Edison and the highway department. Firefighters assisted.
Police issued summonses to four drivers for registration and insurance violations, following traffic stops throughout the Village this week.
One car accident was officially reported in the Village this week.
Animals
After Dunham Rd. neighbors complained about possibly illegal animals in a resident's backyard, police were permitted into the yard. They saw a chicken coop but observed no violations July 13.
A Murray Hill Rd. woman found a loose English bulldog wearing a bandana but no collar July 13. She notified police and said she would hold the dog in her yard and give it food and water, pending the owner reaching out to come and pick it up. She also made social media posts to alert the community.
Kids
Police dispersed loud youths from Boulevard after dark July 15.
Village code
A loud generator was running in a house for sale on Wakefield Rd July 14. The real estate agent informed police that the generator runs a weekly test for about 10 minutes. A neighbor, however, said the noise had been ongoing for approximately two hours.
Police removed illegally posted signs from the Village right of way on Stratton Rd. July 14, Griffen Ave. July 15 and Post Rd. July 17. Summonses were issued as appropriate.
After neighbors complained of noise, police asked a Sage Terrace resident to lower the volume of music they were playing July 18.
Firefighters
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a possible gas leak on Stratton Rd. July 15.
Additional numerous false alarm calls occurred this week.
This report covering police and fire department activity from July 13 - 19 has been compiled from official information.
Police: Stolen Tools, Man with No Shoes, a Bear and a Stuck Deer
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- Written by: Traci Dutton Ludwig
- Hits: 1396
Stolen: Contractors' tools were stolen from an Elm Rd. job site July 6.
Scam
A Brittany Close resident reported that he was sold a fake iPhone in a scam July 10.
Harassment
On July 6, a Chateaux Circle resident reported that her landlord shoved her while the landlord was in the apartment reviewing reported damages. The landlord allegedly made contact with the resident as the two were in the threshold of a doorway. No injuries were reported.
Domestic matters
On July 8, an employee of the food court at the Scarsdale Pool reported an incident with his estranged father. The two have allegedly been estranged for two years, but the son still uses a car owned by the father for daily transportation. The father came to the food court to tell the son that the car registration was expiring and asked for the keys to resolve the matter. The son refused, and food court management asked the father to leave. Police checked the car's status and learned that the registration actually expires in Aug. 2028.
A Church Lane man asked police to tell his ex-wife to refrain from coming inside the house when she dropped off the couple's children July 8.
Help
Police observed a man without shoes walking on Walworth Ave July 10. Police asked if he eeded assistance. He asked to go to the hospital. Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps was notified and drove him to the hospital.
Branches
On July 6, police notified the highway department to remove a fallen branch from a Ridgecrest North lawn. The branch fell from a Village tree.
Cars and roadways
Police notified Verizon about fallen wires on Barry Rd. July 6, Drake Rd. July 7 and Wayside Lane July 11.
Police notified the highway department about a fallen tree on Sprague Rd. July 6.
On July 9, police asked construction workers to park their cars in a way that did not impede traffic flow.
A driver ran out of gas on Post Rd. July 9. Police stood by while the driver went to get gas.
Police notified the highway and water departments about water bubbling up from the roadway on Scarsdale Ave and Popham Rd. July 9.
Police removed branches from Fox Meadow Rd. July 11.
Police gave directions to a lost driver who stopped her car on Mamaroneck Rd. July 12.
Missing car
On July 11, a Willow Rd. resident reported her car was missing from her driveway. When police arrived, the resident said she thought the car might be at Fenway Golf Club, stating that she forgot she had left the car in the parking lot earlier that day and instead got a ride home. Police drove the resident to the parking lot where she picked up her car.
Civil matter
A painting company was accused of taking a Normandy Lane resident's garbage can July 6. The company agreed to return the can.
On July 6, a Murray Hill Rd. A resident reported that UPS did not deliver a package. It contained an item purchased from a private seller for $3,150. UPS was notified and the rep did not know why the package was not delivered, the resident said.
Police mediated a dispute between a Sheldrake Rd. resident and an in-home health aide July 7. A new aide was organized to arrive and replace the existing aide. When the new aide arrived, the resident called again to report someone was attempting to enter her house. Police called the resident's son to sort out the matter, due to the resident's confusion.
A Christie Place resident with memory issues was having a dispute with a home health aide July 10. Patrol and a family member mediated the dispute.
Bear
A black bear was spotted in a Brewster Rd. yard July 7.
Dogs
On July 10, a woman allegedly yelled at a man with two dogs on Roosevelt Place. Police arrived and mediated the dispute over the animals.
Deer
A small deer was stuck in a Heathcote Rd. fence July 11. Police helped the animal get free so it could be on its way.
Lost and found
A driver reported losing a license plate in the Village July 10.
A passerby found a cell phone on Popham Rd. July 11. Police returned the phone to its owner.
Firefighters
Firefighters notified Con Edison about a tree limb on wires on Vernon Rd. and a broken utility pole on Edgewood Rd. July 6.
Boxes were burning due to discarded sparklers on Carthage Rd. July 7. Firefighters extinguished the fire, and the area was deemed to be safe.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on Hutchinson River Parkway July 7.
Keys were locked inside a car on Butler Rd. July 8. Firefighters gained entry to retrieve the keys.
Firefighters assisted with a leaking hot water heater on Seneca Rd. and advised to call a plumber July 10.
A gas leak was detected in a Lincoln Rd. kitchen July 10. Firefighters isolated the leak and stood by for Con Edison.
A car accidentally left running in a Manor Lane garage emitted carbon monoxide inside the garage and house July 11. Firefighters made sure the car was off and ventilated the spaces until safe levels returned.
This report covering police and fire department activity from July 6-11 has been compiled from official information.
- Protestor Harassed by Bicyclist, Bear Sightings, Drugged Donuts and Trees Crush Homes and Cars
- Police Investigate an Early Morning Death at a Home on Butler Road
- NJ Woman Arrested for Damaging Lawn, Unknown Man in Bathroom, Vandal with Umbrella Damages Scarsdale Ave. Businesses
- Police Report: Village Checks Stolen and Washed, a Bear on Burgess Road and Residents Dispute Cat Custody
