Yonkers Man Arrested for Credit Card Grand Larceny, Kids Throwing Bottles at Party
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Photo Credit: Shelley GrafsteinArrested: On Oct. 9, following an investigation, police arrested a 55-year-old Yonkers man on charges of fourth-degree grand larceny. He is accused of stealing an 81-year-old Fenimore Rd. resident’s credit card information.
Stolen package
On Oct. 8, a Kent Rd. man reported a package was stolen from his residence. Patrol reviewed security footage that showed a silver sedan drive by the residence numerous times. An unknown male wearing a black sweater, black sweat pants, and a mask could be seen exiting the vehicle, walking around the property and leaving with the package. The vehicle was seen traveling north on Kent Rd.
Stolen money
A Lee Rd. resident reported money had been stolen from her bank account Oct. 9.
Identity theft
A Cooper Rd. man reported someone used his credit card information to purchase Apple products without his permission Oct. 7. He said he had received notification from Apple that there was an order in progress for two iPhones to be delivered to his residence during a specific time frame. Further inquiry with his credit card company revealed he had been fraudulently charged but was able to stop the payment, which cancelled the order. The listed party stated he is not at any financial loss as a result. The man believed an unknown party would have been present at his residence at the time of delivery to intercept the order.
On Oct. 9, a Lee Rd. woman reported someone used her personal identifying information for an incident of criminal impersonation that resulted in financial loss.
Scams
On Oct. 7, a Chateaux Circle resident reported he gave his credit card information out over the phone, which resulted in him getting scammed. Since then he has been reimbursed and suffered no financial loss at this time. He further went on to state he has opened up a new account with a new bank and has been getting scam like phone calls. Patrol advised him to go speak with the bank in person to establish the validity of these calls. Patrol also advised him to not pick up phone numbers he does not know as well as to never give out personal information over the phone.
A Hampton Rd. woman she received a scam email that included a picture of her house Oct. 7. Police advised the email was a scam and contained information easily obtained online.
On Oct. 10, a Church Lane resident showed police a phishing email he had received. It was attempting to lure the resident into sending money. Police advised it was a common scam.
Welfare check
A mother in Canada asked police to check the welfare of her four kids who were staying with her ex-husband in the village Oct. 12. They were in good condition.
Suspicious
On Oct. 7, a Griffen Ave. woman advised that a unknown party ran up to her mailbox and her neighbor’s mailbox, opened the mailboxes and then ran off. The unknown party did not steal anything from either mailbox. No other criminal activity was observed from the video. On Oct. 9, another Griffen Ave. resident reported a similar incident, describing the perpetrators as “younger kids.”
On Oct. 7, Mamaroneck Rd. principal reported unknown people were taking photos of themselves on school property. Patrol observed, on video surveillance, at approximately 9:30 a.m., one Asian male and one Asian female exit a Central Taxi Ford Crown Victoria in front of the administration building, at which time both parties photographed themselves and the listed location. The principal stated they were not expecting a new Asian student to attend the school. Patrol responded to Central Taxi. Upon arrival, patrol spoke to the Central Taxi dispatcher who stated both parties requested a taxi to take a tour of the village to reminisce about their time in Scarsdale. The listed dispatcher stated she did not have any pedigree information for both parties.
An Overlook Rd. woman reported two male youths, riding an electric scooter, entered her driveway and turned around Oct. 8. She advised shed did not want them to trespass on her property.
On Oct. 10, a Mamaroneck Rd. resident reported people were seen on his property. He believed they “jumped the fence.”
On Oct. 10, an Olmsted Rd. caller reported seeing two male youths, riding an electric scooter, enter her driveway and then proceed to ride into the library parking lot. She felt the behavior was suspicious.
A man “wrapped in clothes” was lying down in a Post Rd. park Oct. 11. Police offered assistance, which the man refused.
Garbage
On Oct. 11, a caller stated there was a black box with a yellow strap near the entrance to the Quentin Rd. walking path. The caller did not believe it had been there longer than a day. Patrol observed the listed container, which held a soiled sweatshirt. It was picked up and discarded by the highway department.
Cars and roadways
An ice cream truck parked in a Post Rd. parking lot was creating a hazard Oct. 7. Police asked the driver to move the truck.
Police directed traffic around a disabled car on Crane Rd. while the tire was being changed Oct. 7.
Patrol notified Verizon about fallen wires on Corell Rd. and Post Rd. Oct. 8.
Patrol notified Con Edison about fallen wires on Post Rd. Oct. 8.
A Tompkins Rd. resident wanted a driver to stop parking close to his house Oct. 8. Police asked the legally parked driver to move the car as a courtesy.
Police removed a shipping pallet and a shipping box from Popham Rd. Oct. 10.
Av fiber optic box was seen hanging from a Pole on Herkimer Rd. Oct. 11. Police contacted the utility provider.
Police twice directed traffic around disabled cars on Mamaroneck Rd. while the drivers waited for tows, Oct. 12.
On Oct. 13, police twice advised Post Rd. pedestrians to use the sidewalk for safety.
On Oct. 13, police helped a Weaver St. pedestrian safely reach her destination.
Policed mediated a dispute between a parked driver and a pedestrian over an alleged request for the driver to not use the horn on East Parkway Oct. 13.
Patrol notified Verizon about fallen wires on Chesterfield Rd. Oct. 13.
Two car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Civil matter
On Oct. 7, a Lyons Rd. caller reported that contractors working at a neighbor’s property might cause damage to her property. Police advised the caller to contact the building department with regard to the property line.
On Oct. 13, a Brewster Rd. resident saws her neighbor approach her house via a doorbell camera. She and the neighbor were allegedly in dispute over a civil matter. She wanted police to advise the neighbor to stay off her property.
A Rodney Rd. resident reported arguing with a neighbor about tree trimming Oct. 13.
Village code
Police removed illegally posted signs from the Village right of way on Kent Rd. Oct. 8, and Heathcote Rd. Oct. 9. Summonses were issued.
Kids
On Oct. 13, a 911 caller reported "30,000 kids" at a party on Berwick Rd. The caller also stated bottles were being thrown into the roadway. Upon arrival, police observed several youths gathered at the edge of the property. They began to disperse immediately. Police spoke with the homeowner who said her son had made her aware that many uninvited party attendees began showing up to the house. The homeowner stated that all guests had been advised to make arrangements for pick up. A check of the property found nobody remaining who appeared to be in need of any assistance. Patrol monitored the area until it appeared all attendees had dispersed safely.
Animals
Police advised a Brookfield Rd. resident to call a trapper about a possibly sick skunk sighted in the backyard Oct. 10.
On Oct. 10, a Madison Rd, dog owner reported that a Rodney Rd. neighbor’s black dogs got loose by breaking the fence and were trying to attack his dog while he was out walking the dog. Patrol spoke to the homeowner on Rodney Rd who stated that, while doing yard work, her landscapers removed part of her fence and did not put it back when the work was completed. Both parties were advised to bring all vaccination and permit information to headquarters. Both parties stated that they would be speaking to each other regarding the incident later that evening.
A caller found a dog on Murray Hill Rd. and dropped it off at headquarters Oct. 11. Police reunited it with its owner and issued a summons.
Lost and found
A Carstensen Rd. woman reported losing earrings valued at $28,865 inside her house Oct. 7. She last saw them in her bathroom after cleaning the earrings.
A passerby found a wallet on Mamaroneck Rd. Oct. 8. Police identified the owner and returned the wallet.
A Walworth Ave. man reported losing a license plate for his motorcycle Oct. 8.
A Varian Lane resident reported losing a passport in the Village Oct. 10.
A Ridgedale Rd. man reported losing a license plate Oct. 12.
A passerby found an iPhone on Garth Rd. Oct. 12. Police identified the owner and returned the lost property.
A Brite Ave. man reported losing his backpack in an Uber Oct. 11. It contained his wallet, credit cards and driver’s license.
Firefighters
On Oct. 7, firefighters investigated an interior gas odor in a Paddington Rd. house.
They found a leak near the water heater and called Con Edison.
On Oct. 9, a Topland Rd., Hartsdale, resident reported smoke in the house. A closed fireplace flue caused it.
Firefighters shut gas and electric to a range with an igniter problem in a Wheelock Rd. house Oct. 10.
A gas leak was detected at a steam boiler in a Nelson Rd. house Oct. 11. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas odor on Murray Hill Rd. Oct. 11.
Parchment paper burned inside a Post Rd. kitchen caused a fire, which the resident extinguished Oct. 12. Firefighters assisted with ventilation and checked for safety.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 7 - 13 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: More Smashed Car Windows Found in Village and Loud Parties
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Smashed window: The window of an Acura MDX parked on Foxhall Place was found to be smashed Oct. 2.
On Oct. 2, a Morris Lane resident reported that her car window had been broken on Sept. 30.
Harassment
On Sept. 30, a Ridgecrest North woman reported receiving unwanted messages from an ex-boyfriend. Police responded to the email sent by the ex-boyfriend, stating that the woman did not want to be contacted by the ex-boyfriend anymore.
Domestic matters
On Oct. 2, at 1:30 a.m., an Edgewood man called police to report his wife was standing outside banging on the door, although the door was unlocked. Police arrived on scene, and they found the wife inside the house. The couple agreed it was a misunderstanding and agreed to retire for the night.
A mother and daughter were having a dispute inside a car near Ogden Rd. and the Bronx River Parkway Oct. 5. Police helped mediate the dispute.
Suspicious
On Oct. 3, at 3:23 a.m., a Bradley Rd. resident reported two men came up the driveway and attempted to gain entry to the resident’s cars. The two men then reportedly came to the resident’s back door and looked inside the house. The men were described as wearing a light colored hoodie and a dark colored hoodie.
On Oct. 5, a Stonehouse Rd. resident reported capturing security camera footage of three unknown men looking around her property in the early morning hours of Oct. 3.
Concern
On Oct. 2, a Post Rd. homeowner reported someone was lying on the ground near the driveway, possibly “suffering from something” Oct. 2. Police went to the scene and saw a person lying on the ground painting a picture. Everything was OK with the person.
Homeless
On Oct. 1, police spoke with a homeless man sitting down on Overhill Rd. Police asked him to leave the area, and he did.
Later, police spoke with a homeless man who was blocking a stairwell on Freightway Rd. and allegedly harassing passersby. Police asked him to leave the area, and he did.
Confusion
A Boulevard man reported that two men were apparently attempting to steal his son’s scooter from his front yard Oct. 3. The two men told police they had travelled from Pennsylvania to purchase the scooter. Police spoke with the son who said he was in fact attempting to sell the scooter. Police spoke with the resident in an attempt to clear up any misunderstanding.
Cars and roadways
A white car described as “modern and futuristic” was parked facing the wrong direction on Walworth Ave. Oct. 1. Police spoke with the driver, and the car was relocated.
A car parked on Brite Ave. with its lights on was an Uber, waiting to pick someone up, Oct. 1.
On Oct. 1, police pulled over a car at a safety checkpoint on Mamaroneck Rd. and issued the driver summonses for violations including operation of a motor vehicle without an inspection certificate, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver.
A car ran out of gas on Fenimore Rd. Oct. 1. Police called a tow company that provided service by bringing gasoline.
A car parked on Brewster Rd. with its lights on was an Uber, waiting to pick someone up, Oct. 2.
Police directed traffic around a disabled car on Weaver St. while the driver changed a flat tire Oct. 3.
On Oct. 3, police issued a summons to a Syracuse driver for driving through the Village with a suspended registration.
On Oct. 3, police issued summonses to a White Plains driver for driving through the Village with a suspended registration, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and speeding.
A branch fell and hit a car on Fenimore Rd. Oct. 3. It did not cause any damage.
Two cobblestones fell off a Fox Meadow Rd. curb. The stones were first thought to be on Village property. Police advised the highway department to send a crew for repair Oct. 4. Later the highway department advised that since the stones were attached to the resident’s driveway, it was the resident’s responsibility to fix it.
On Oct. 4, police advised Verizon about a telephone wire that had gotten pulled down by a passing truck on Sheldrake Rd.
On Oct. 5, police issued summonses to a Harrison driver for driving through the Village with a suspended registration and an unregistered motor vehicle.
Five car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Village code
On Oct. 1, police removed an illegally posted sign in the Village right of way on Weaver St. and discarded it.
On Oct. 2, police removed an illegally posted sign in the Village right of way on Post Rd. and discarded it.
On Oct. 2, police notified a School Lane resident of a complaint about loud music. The resident turned off the music.
On Oct. 2, police notified a Wayside Lane resident of two complaints about loud music. The resident turned off the music.
A Nelson Rd. resident reported construction workers from a neighbor’s property were walking on the resident’s yard. The workers denied the accusation. Police told the workers that they were in violation of Village code because it was a holiday, and work could only begin at 10 a.m. Oct. 3.
On Oct. 3, police issued a summons to construction workers on Burgess Rd. because they were working too early in the morning – at 7:20 a.m.
On Oct. 4, police removed an illegally posted sign in the Village right of way on Post Rd. and discarded it.
On Oct. 5, police notified a Kensington Rd. resident of a complaint about loud children’s voices after midnight. The resident said he would ask the children to come inside.
A loud dragon Halloween lawn decoration was causing a disturbance after midnight, Oct. 5, on Lyons Rd. The resident said she forgot to turn off the sound machine. The noise problem was promptly corrected.
On Oct. 5, police issued a Franklin Rd. homeowner a summons for draining pool water in the street without a permit.
On Oct. 5, police notified the party manager at Fenway Golf Club of a complaint about loud music. The manager lowered the bass and advised when the party would be ending. Later, another complaint came in. The manager then agreed to lower the volume and cut the microphone.
Police helped disperse a group of kids from a Crane Rd. youth gathering, at the homeowner’s request, after the gathering got too loud and overwhelming Oct. 5.
On Oct. 6, police removed illegally posted signs from the Village right of way on Kent and Drake roads and discarded them.
Firefighters
On Sept. 30, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
On Oct. 3 and 4, firefighters assisted at unrelated car accidents on Griffen Ave.
On Oct. 4, firefighters assisted at a car accident on Fenimore Rd.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Sept. 30 – Oct. 6 has been compiled from official information.
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Stolen E-Bike, Stolen Phones and General Confusion from the Scarsdale Police
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Stolen: On Sept. 18, a Stonehouse Road man reported that he had purchased a Samsung cell phone via Samsung. He decided to return the phone with FedEx via a pre-paid label from Samsung. During the return transit of the phone there was an issue, and Samsung reported the phone was not in the return box. The weight of the package decreased during transit between FedEx stations, suggesting someone removed the phone.
A Johnson Rd. man’s e-bike was stolen from the train station Sept. 19.
A Dell Rd. man reported leaving some tools at the curb for about an hour and a half while he went inside Sept. 22. Upon returning to the curb, the man realized the tools had been stolen.
Missing phone
Brewster Road parents reported their son’s cell phone was stolen from school. The parents used the “Find my iPhone” feature, and the location of the phone pinged to a local address. Police went to the address, and spoke with a youth. The youth said he was not sure if he had the missing phone. Police checked the youth’s bag and found the phone. It was returned to the Brewster Road parents.
Identity theft
On Sept. 16, a Greenacres Ave. caller reported someone attempted to access her online banking accounts at several institutions. The person did not succeed in withdrawing funds.
Spotted in a yard on Park Road: A giant cat?
Check fraud
On Sept. 18, a Cushman Road man reported that he wrote two checks to his landscaping company that were cashed in 2021. He said the same two checks were again cashed for the same amounts recently. He reported the incident to his bank to request a refund.
Scams
A Black Birch Lane woman received a scam message asking her send money to an unknown person via Bitcoin Sept. 16. Police advised the woman to block communication from the sender’s email.
A Barry Road man was scammed out of $4,500 after being approached by an individual claiming to work for a casting company. The individual claimed to want to hire the man for a job and sent him a check for $4,500. The man was instructed to deposit the check and then wire $4,000 to an unknown person’s account, which he did. The check bounced after the funds were wired to the account.
A Penn Blvd. resident reported receiving a text message demanding a payment of $2,000 to prevent supposed acts of violence against his family Sept. 18. The sender’s phone number originated from the Dominican Republic. Police advised the resident to block the sender’s number.
Domestic matters
On Sept. 21, firefighters were at a Cambridge Road house on a call for a possible fire hazard and heard the parents request police assistance in regards to a dispute with their son about burning hazardous material at the residence. Patrol then spoke with the father who stated he needed police assistance explaining to his son the dangers of placing plastic in the oven in regard to a project his son was creating with a 3D printer. Patrol spoke to the son who acknowledged that he would not be using the oven.
On Sept. 22, a Griffen Ave. woman reported her adult son was at her house, and she did not want him there. Apparently they were having a dispute over healthcare. The son was his mother’s health proxy, and they were trying to find assistance while the mother’s current caretaker was in the hospital. Because his mother was upset, the son agreed to wait outside in the car until his younger brother arrived to intervene.
Disorderly conduct
On Sept. 19, a realtor showing a Church Lane house reported that a shirtless man was dancing in the back yard. Police went to the house and saw the man sitting outside in a chair. The homeowner did not want to press charges. Police asked the man to leave, and he complied.
Criminal mischief
On Sept. 20, a drinking fountain at Crossway Field on Mamaroneck Rd. was determined to have been vandalized, via kicking, in the recent past. A field custodian pushed the damaged fountain back in place, so that it remained functional.
Lost
On Sept. 16, a caller reported a white woman with a 10-year-old autistic son asked the caller to use his phone to call for assistance because she was lost. The caller did not allow the woman to use his phone and instead asked the woman to get in touch with police. She allegedly refused and continued walking on Post Road. Later, police received a call from library employees stating that a woman and her autistic son were in the library and refusing to leave although the library was closing. Police arrived on scene and spoke with the woman. She said her “ex” dropped both her and her son off on Post Road, and she did not know where she was and was lost and stranded without her phone, car and purse. Police attempted to gain pertinent information to help the woman, but she was very confused and disoriented. Police contacted White Plains police and learned that a relative had been looking for the mother and her son. The relative came to the library to pick them up and take them home.
Wrong house
On Sept. 17, a Sage Terrace woman reported her doorbell camera showed an elderly female entering her house while her husband took the dog out for a walk. Upon arrival, patrol observed the elderly woman seated in the entryway of the residence. Patrol asked the woman why she entered the residence, and she stated that she was currently waiting to show a residence nearby and made an error with the address. She was able to provide patrol with documents showing the appointment at the nearby residence and her real estate credentials. She was advised by patrol that she was currently at the wrong residence.
Harassment
A Village resident reported she was having trouble with her ex-husband who was reporting her to children’s protective services as an alleged means of harassing her.
Civil matters
A Black Birch Lane resident reported an Amazon driver “dinged his car door” while delivering a package Sept. 20. Police advised the resident it was a civil matter.
A caller reported that his wife knocked on a Saxon Wood Road tenant’s door because she believed her husband was on the other side of the door. The tenant made it clear that she – not the husband – was on the other side of the door. The wife apologized. Police informed the caller that this was not a police matter. It was a civil matter.
Help
Police helped a Christie Place resident with her microwave after the resident reported the microwave would not turn off Sept. 21.
Cars and roadways
The highway department was notified about a beehive in the vicinity of parking meters on Boniface Circle Sept. 16.
Police assisted in following a stolen ambulance out of New Rochelle ad the vehicle drove down Wilmot Road and onto Post Road into White Plains at 3: 17 a.m., Sept. 17.
Police rolled up a fallen wire on Corell Road Sept. 19.
A caller reported a sewer cover on Lebanon Road was off, and he alleged this caused his car to sustain a flat tire Sept. 19.
On Sept. 19, police removed a fallen wire from Autenreith Rd.
On Sept. 20, a driver left the scene after backing into another car on Scarsdale Ave. Police caught up with the driver and issued him a summonses –including for unsafe backing of vehicle, an unregistered motor vehicle, operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
Police called a tow for a car with two flat tires on Mamaroneck Rd. Sept. 22.
Two car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Village code
A dog owner on Griffen Ave. brought the family dog inside after neighbors complained about loud barking Sept. 16.
On Sept. 17, police issued a solicitor on Claremont Road a warning for soliciting without a permit.
Police closed an open construction fence on Reimer Road Sept. 17.
On Sept. 18, a political sign that was illegally posted was removed from Mamaroneck Road.
On Sept. 19, police told a group of kids fishing at Audrey Hochberg Pond, on Olmsted Rd., that no fishing was allowed.
Police removed an illegally posted sign from Weaver St. and Bypass Sept. 19.
Police transferred a call about a man fishing in the Bronx River to Westchester County police Sept. 20.
On Sept. 21, a Fenimore Rd. party host told police that the band was wrapping up for the night when police came to the house because of a noise complaint.
A dog owner on Lawrence Rd. brought the family dog inside after neighbors complained about loud barking at pedestrians and cars Sept. 23.
Lost and found
On Sept. 19, a passerby found a key at Montrose and Kingston roads and gave it to police for safekeeping.
Firefighters
Cooper Road was closed on September 18 after contractors hit a gas line.
On Sept. 16, firefighters helped a Myrtledale Road resident get back inside her house after accidentally being locked out.
On Sept. 16, firefighters contacted the water department about water pooling around a fire hydrant on Leatherstocking Lane.
Firefighters helped clean a Popham Road sidewalk following a medical incident Sept. 16.
Firefighters closed an open fire hydrant on Franklin Road Sept. 18.
On Sept. 18, contractors cut a gas line on Cooper Road. The roadway was closed; the site was evacuated; and Con Edison was called in to cap the line and repair the service. Firefighters assisted and verified that no gas had leaked into nearby structures.
On Sept. 18, firefighters were dispatched to a Penn Rd. house because of a fire on the stove, which had been extinguished. The fire started on a stovetop with pot of oil, and the resident covered the pot and moved it to an island sink. The lid failed, and fire was extinguished in the sink. Moderate smoke damage occurred on the kitchen cabinets and ceiling. No extension was found. The house was ventilated with a positive pressure fan. The resident was advised to contact the insurance company.
On Sept. 19, firefighters helped lift a patient inside the patient’s home in Edgewood.
On Sept. 20, a propane tank was leaking from the pressure relief valve on Farley Rd. Firefighters hooked it up to a gas grill to relieve some of the pressure. After several minutes, no more leaking was detected.
Firefighters helped a patient get into bed on Garden Rd. Sept. 21.
Firefighters helped Christie Place resident turn off a range hood Sept. 21.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident with injuries on the Hutchinson River Parkway Sept. 22.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Sept. 16 – 22 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Washed Checks, Identity Theft, Bicycle Accident and a Mushroom Hunter
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Identity theft: A Mamaroneck Road business owner reported that someone attempted to cash a fraudulently “washed” check against the business account Sept. 23.
On Sept. 25, a Barry Rd. man reported an incident of identity theft to police. He was able to get the money returned from his bank, No further specific information was provided in the report.
Attempted burglary
On Sept. 29, a Hutchinson Ave. resident reported someone was trying to enter his house through a rear door. He was alerted to the incident by two loud noises. Police examined the house and confirmed no one had made entry. Damage to the house was noted.
Harassment
On Sept. 27, a Coralyn Rd. woman reported that a former employee was harassing her through social media and making fraudulent claims.
Mailbox
On Sept. 27, a sticky substance was found on a postal mailbox at Huntington Ave. and Brewster Rd., such as what happens in attempts to fish out mail with a glue trap in order to “wash” checks and commit bank fraud.
Help
A Garth Rd. business owner requested help in asking a man to leave the business Sept. 23. The man was in the bathroom and would not leave, according to the business owner. Police assisted the man in leaving the establishment.
Doorbells
Youth were reportedly ringing doorbells and running away on Tunstall Rd. Sept. 28.
Domestic matter
An Edgewood Rd. woman reported her husband was screaming at her Sept. 24.
On Sept. 30, a mother asked police to help her convince her son to go to rehab. Police spoke with the son, who agreed to go with his dad to rehab.
Civil matter
A customer at a Garth Road haircutting business complained he got cut while having his hair cut Sept. 29. He refused medical attention and an ambulance, as offered by police. He asked police to document the incident.
Death
A person under Hospice care on Post Rd. died at home Sept. 23
Concerns
On Sept. 23, a Richelieu Rd. resident reported she has noticed a white man with gray hair, possibly in his 60s, around her house several times recently. When the homeowner’s nanny approached the man, he said he had permission to be there and was harvesting mushrooms. The homeowner thought the man might be suffering from memory loss. Police looked for the man but did not see him at the time.
A landlord advised that an unknown man shook his tenant’s doorknob on Bradley Rd. on Sept. 23. Police did not observe any damage to the door.
A woman went out for a walk in the area of Heathcote Road at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 26, and an unknown man on a motorcycle approached her and asked her if she wanted a ride. She declined and said she was calling police.
Homeless
A homeless man was charging a cell phone in a Scarsdale Ave. stairwell, and police asked the man to leave – once on Sept. 24 and once on Sept. 25.
A homeless man was asked to leave a stairwell in Freightway Garage Sept. 24. He said he was just resting for a few minutes, and then he agreed to leave.
On Sept. 25, police offered assistance to a homeless man sitting on a bench on Scarsdale Ave. The man refused to receive any information about shelters.
Photos from the Scarsdale Farmer's Market Sunday September 29, 2024
Cars and roadways
On Sept. 23, police notified the highway department about a low-hanging branch over Barry Rd.
A 76 year-old cyclist was riding westbound on Mamaroneck Road on September 23 was hit by a car and thrown from his bike and injured. The driver did not stop and the cyclist was not able to get identifying information about the vehicle.
A car was legally repossessed from a Johnson Rd. address Sept. 24.
On Sept. 25, police removed a cardboard box from Olmstead Rd. and discarded it.
On Sept. 25, police helped a Morris Lane resident get back inside his car after he accidentally got locked out.
An Uber driveway was parked in a Sheldrake Rd. resident’s driveway. It made the homeowner nervous. The driver said he was having trouble with the Uber app. He left the area without incident.
On Sept. 29, a man with a trash bag was removing vines from trees near Mamaroneck Road. Police advised him he needed permission from the Village; so he stopped.
Two car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Animals
On Sept. 23, a Deerfield Lane resident reported a “raccoon ran through her yard,” and she felt it still might be there. Police went to her house and did not see any raccoons.
Highway department workers disposed of a dead raccoon from underneath a parked car on Fox Meadow Rd. Sept. 24.
On Sept. 28, a Chateaux Circle resident reported a lost cat. It was described as an orange and white male cat.
Village code
On Sept. 23, police advised solicitors on Bradley Rd. that they needed permits to solicit in the Village.
Police reported a noise complaint to the manager of Fenway Golf Club Sept. 23. The manager said the band was wrapping up shortly.
On Sept. 26, police removed and discarded illegally posted signs from the Village right of way on Palmer Ave and Heathcote Rd.
On Sept. 28, a Popham Rd. woman complained of a “humming” noise outside. It was coming from a rooftop ventilation unit on a commercial building. Police advised the woman to close her windows to muffle the noise.
On Sept. 28, police removed and discarded illegally posted signs from the Village right of way on Palmer Ave, Post Rd. and Heathcote Rd.
A Shaw Rd. party host turned off loud music after police advised of a noise complaint Sept. 29.
On Sept. 29, police removed and discarded illegally posted signs from the Village right of way on Sage Terrace, and Lockwood and Tompkins roads.
Lost and found
On Sept. 24, a mobile phone was found in the Village and brought to headquarters for safekeeping. Police identified the owner and facilitated the return of the phone.
On Sept. 25, a woman reported losing her wallet somewhere in the Village.
On Sept. 25, a Walworth Ave. woman reported losing a diamond from her engagement ring somewhere inside her house.
On Sept. 27, a Fenimore Rd. woman reported losing her wallet in a taxi. Someone fraudulently used her credit cards before she was able to cancel them.
Firefighters
On Sept. 24, firefighters assisted at a motorcycle accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
A fire hydrant on Heathcote Rd. was leaking, and firefighters informed the water department Sept. 25.
An Uber driver locked keys in the car on Morris Lane Sept. 25. Firefighters opened the car for the driver.
Firefighters helped EMS workers with a medical call in Edgewood Sept. 25 and 27.
On Sept. 26 and 27, firefighters assisted at car accidents on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
A lid melted and burned inside a School Lane oven while a resident was cooking Sept. 27. Firefighters removed the lid and confirmed there was no extension of the fire.
On Sept. 28, firefighters opened locked car doors on Cooper Rd. to release kids who accidentally got locked inside the car. They were released unharmed.
Carbon dioxide was leaking from a beer/food truck on Mamaroneck Rd. Sept. 28.
Firefighters shut down the leaking tank and made sure levels were safe before leaving.
On Sept. 29, firefighters removed a burnt cooking sheet from a Shawnee Rd. oven Sept. 29. They ventilated the space and made sure there was no extension of the fire.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Sept. 23-30 has been compiled from official information.
(Top photo credit: Shelley Grafstein)
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Police Report: $400K Theft from Saxon Wood Road House, Stolen Package on Brite Avenue and Internet Scams
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Photo Credit: Shelley GrafsteinStolen: On Sept. 13, a bank representative reported that a Saxon Woods Road house was unlawfully entered, and property valued at $400,000 was stolen. Damage was also noted.
Packages valued at $400, including at least one hat, were delivered to a Brite Avenue house and reported stolen by the homeowner Sept. 9. The theft allegedly occurred around 3:15 in the afternoon.
Identity theft
On Sept. 14, a Crossway resident reported fraud on a new account. A fraudulent check was issued and cashed for over $48,000.
An Olmsted Road woman reported a fraudulent attempt to open a credit card was made in her name Sept. 15.
Scams
A Mayflower Road resident received an email from an unknown person claiming that the sender had sensitive videos of the resident that would be released if the resident did not pay the sender Sept. 10. The email also recounted personal information about the resident and included a Google image of the resident’s house. It was the second such email received recently. Police advised the resident to delete the email and advised of services that can be used to remove personal information from Internet searches.
A Griffen Avenue resident reported being scammed over social media Sept. 12. The resident stated that an account posing as a friend of his on social media posted pictures of him along with other inappropriate pictures that were not him. The account then asked the resident to send $450 in order to remove the post; to which the man complied. The account then advised the man to contact the "cyber police" to have the post removed and provided a phone number for him to call. The man called the provided number and spoke with someone who identified themselves as "cyber police". The man only sent a picture of his ID to the fake agency before realizing he was a victim of a scam. The complainant stated that the previous social media account that contacted him was deleted, but he was nervous that someone would respond to his address. Patrol informed the man of the many different scam tactics used today. Patrol instructed the man to block and not respond to any accounts he is not familiar with and to contact the police is he observes any unusual behavior at his residence. Patrol informed the man to contact his bank to attempt to cancel the $450 transfer.
Flat tires
On Sept. 11, police were called to allegedly mediate a dispute between neighbors regarding parking at Brown and Ewart roads. One neighbor stated that he parked his vehicle for the past two days and returned to find a flat tire. He believed it was intentionally deflated by a resident in the area that has left notes on his vehicle stating he was unhappy about his parking location. Patrol attempted to make contact with the resident with negative results. On Sept. 12, the same neighbor called to report another of his tires was found deflated. He believed it was intentionally done. Police spoke with the accused resident who denied any knowledge of the deflated tire. Police advised the neighbor who made the report to find a different place to park to proactively and practically solve the problem.
Disputes
A woman reported having a disagreement with a man who was in her car on Weaver Street Sept. 13.
Police were called about an alleged dispute between a Lyft driver and a Secor Road passenger Sept. 13. No issue was present when police arrived.
A taxi driver was allegedly yelling at people on East Parkway Sept. 15. Patrol met with the caller, who advised that he arrived to the train station and requested a ride from Central Taxi. He was told his driver would be an employee by the name of “Max.” When he approached the taxi, he asked the driver if his name was Max. The complainant advised that this angered the driver, who started shouting and cursing at the complainant, prompting him to contact police. He advised that the altercation was just verbal in nature and did not escalate physically. The complainant advised that he called an Uber instead of taking a taxi. Patrol spoke with the Central Taxi employee who advised that the caller and a nearby party were allegedly making fun of his accent, which he took as an insult. He advised that his shift was ending and that the altercation with the caller was only verbal in nature.
Concerns
A Garth Road woman reported on Sept. 9 that a client with whom she had previously argued was getting released from a hospital, and she was concerned for her safety. No specific threats were made to the woman.
Two callers reported a man with shoulder length hair, a dark heavy hoodie and long pants, with a large sum of “cash” in his pocket, riding a bicycle slowly in circles in Edgewood and possibly looking into cars or houses Sept. 13. He was gone when police arrived.
A Paddington Road woman reported two men riding e-bikes on her property Sept. 13. They left when she banged on the window.
On Sept. 14, a Fenimore Road caller reported a male, approximately 20 years old, was riding what was described as a dirt bike “pulling into driveways and leaving.” The caller stated he was wearing a red facemask. Upon arrival, patrol observed the listed party. An ID check indicated that he was a missing party out of White Plains. Patrol contacted WPPD and confirmed that the listed party was no longer missing. No suspicious behavior or criminal activity was observed.
Welfare check
Police checked the welfare of a 43-year-old Dunham Road man after his sister was concerned something might be wrong after hearing apparent “yelling” over the phone Sept. 9. No one was home when police went to the house, but everything seemed to be in good order.
Cars and roadways
On Sept. 9, police notified Verizon about low-hanging and fallen wires on Brookby Road and Bradley Road.
Police removed a large rock from Heathcote Road Sept. 10.
A caller reported water coming out of a manhole on Sprague Road Sept. 10. Police notified the water department.
Police directed a sprinkler head on Greenacres Avenue to keep water from hitting the roadway where it was accumulating Sept. 11.
Police issued a summons to a car parked in front of hydrant on Nelson Road Sept. 12.
A red couch cushion was found on Palmer Avenue Sept. 13. While on scene, police saw a pickup truck arrive and pick up the cushion. It already had the rest of the couch inside the back part of the truck.
On Sept. 13, police helped a truck driver maneuver his way out of the gas station at Post and Popham roads.
On Sept. 15, police issued multiple summonses to a driver on Depot Place. A licensed driver came to the scene to remove the car.
One car accident was officially reported in the Village this week.
Village code
Police removed illegally placed signs from the Village right of way and issued summonses when appropriate from areas on Fox Meadow Road Sept. 9, Fenimore Road and Morris Lane Sept. 13, and Crossway and Boulevard Sept. 14.
A pool owner was draining water into the street on Wayside Lane Sept. 11. Police advised of Village code, and the owner stopped.
Police told a delivery truck driver making a delivery to a Scarsdale Avenue business that he was in violation of Village code for delivering outside of permissible hours and causing noise Sept. 12. The driver contacted his supervisor to adjust the route.
Penn Boulevard residents turned off music after neighbors complained of noise Sept. 13.
On Sept. 14, police advised Lebanon Road workers of designated work times, and the early workers stopped their tasks.
Animals
On Sept. 9, police received a call about a goose on Post Road with its feet tied together. On scene, officers saw a flock of geese. One had a small fishing line on its right foot. The goose was observed walking and was able to fly away when approached.
Police issued a summons to a dog owner after the dog was found loose on Deerfield Lane Sept. 11.
On Sept. 13, a Brewster Road woman reported her Yorkshire terrier ran off. She was out looking for it.
Lost and found
A resident reported losing a license Sept. 10.
A Brewster Road resident reported losing an Argentine passport Sept. 14.
A handbag was left on Depot Place Sept. 15. Police retrieved it, located the owner and returned the bag.
Firefighters
On Sept. 10, police and firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Crossway.
On Sept. 10, police and firefighters entered an MTA station and house and escorted out a person who was inside without authorization. He was removed by ambulance and police and firefighters stood by for MTA police.
On Sept. 10, firefighters assisted at a car accident on Kingston Road.
A suspected gas leak inside a Richelieu Road house was actually found to be a sulfur odor from a sump pump battery Sept. 11. Firefighters removed the battery.
On Sept. 11, firefighters shut water to a leaking pipe inside a Stone House Road house. The resident was advised to call a plumber.
On Sept. 12, police and firefighters entered a Kent Road house to assist Con Edison in checking for a gas leak.
A toaster oven caught fire on Harvest Drive Sept. 12. The fire was out before firefighters arrived. They advised the resident to thoroughly clean the oven before using it again.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a presumed gas leak on Vernon Road Sept. 13.
A washing machine leaked water onto the floor of a Walworth Avenue basement Sept. 15. The amount of water was too low for pumps to be able to remove it.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Sept. 9-16 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.
