Police Arrest Suspect Charged with Assault and Catch Driver with Fake Temporary Tag

Arrested: On Jan. 31, police arrested Raeshone J. Foote, 36, from Mount Vernon, on the strength of a bench warrant. He was wanted for a charge of assault. Foote turned himself at headquarters and was taken to appear before the judge at Scarsdale Village Justice Court for arraignment. He was released on bail.

On Feb. 1, police arrested Jose Luis Almonte, 32, of the Bronx, on charges of second-degree possession of a forged instrument, operation of a motor vehicle with improper plates, operation of a motor vehicle without insurance and operation of an unregistered motor vehicle on the highway. Almonte’s arrest came after police noticed Almonte’s Honda Odyssey travel past them on Popham Road with a temporary Georgia plate that looked fraudulent. Police then initiated a traffic stop and confirmed the plate was fraudulent. At that time, they also discovered the other offenses and arrested Almonte. He was released on his own recognizance with an appearance ticket for Feb. 8.

Mail tampering and check washing
While conducting a directed patrol operation in regard to mail theft, police observed an active glue trap in use at the mail drop box at Nelson Road and Boulevard Jan. 31. Police noted two letters were attached to the trap. Police informed the Postal Inspector and detached the mail from the glue trap. The mailbox was taped off so as to prevent further theft attempts.

Police also observed evidence that a glue trap had been recently used to fish mail out of a public mailbox at Gaylor Road and Boulevard Jan. 31. The Postal Inspector was informed, and the mailbox was taped off.

On Feb. 3, a Brown Road resident reported that he wrote a check in the amount of $259.77. He placed the check in the USPS drop box at the intersection of Wright Place and Scarsdale Road. The resident advised that the payee and amount were altered, and the check was cashed on Feb. 2 for the amount of $2,461.10.

Car break-in
On Jan. 30, a Lebanon Road resident reported that someone attempted to enter her parked car in her driveway approximately five minutes ago in the past. The suspect was described as wearing a hoodie and exiting in a white vehicle towards Crossway.

Identity theft
On Feb.1, a Gatehouse Road daughter reported she noticed several suspicious incidents that led her to believe she was the victim of identity theft. First, she received an unwanted change of address notification forwarding her mail to an address in New Jersey. Second, she Jet Blue and Barclays credit cards that she never applied for. Third, she received a text message requesting additional information for a loan application. She reported the matter to her credit union and cancelled the credit cards and loan application.

On Feb. 1, a Stratton Road woman reported that her identifying information was used to open two fraudulent bank accounts. The accounts were used for fraudulent purchases totaling almost $1,200. The fraud was reported, and the accounts were closed.

On Feb. 4, a Kent Road woman reported that attempts were made to take out a loan in her name.A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the opening of One Rare Italian Steakhouse on Tuesday 2-7.

Missing poncho
On Feb. 3, a Richbell Road resident reported that a silver poncho was missing from her house.

Suspicious
A caller reported a man in his 50s, standing near a tree at the high school driveway and smoking a cigarette, Jan. 30. The caller thought this was suspicious and informed police. The man was gone when police arrived.

A caller reported a man walking on Hickory Lane with a brown jumpsuit, no coat and long hair, and the caller thought it was suspicious Jan. 31. Police interviewed the man and found nothing out of the ordinary. The man said he was out for a walk, enjoying the snow.

A Murray Hill Road reported an unknown car parked in her driveway Jan. 31. It turned out that the car belonged to a worker who accidentally went to the wrong address looking for his job site.

Help
Police gave directions to a person looking for Village Hall from Chase Road Jan. 30.

Water was seen pouring out of a second story of a Hampton Road building because of burst pipes Feb. 5. Police and firefighters contacted the homeowner. The homeowner said he would return, and they entered the structure and turned off the water supply.

Civil matter
On Feb. 5, a Richbell Road homeowner alleged that a neighbor’s tree removal contractor allowed the tree to be taken down improperly, allowing tree debris to fall on the homeowner’s property. The company cleared debris prior to patrol’s departure.

Cars and roadways
Police contacted the owner of a disabled blue pickup truck on Grand Park Avenue Jan. 30. The owner said he would return to the street and retrieve the truck.

The highway department was advised about sewage backup into a Brown Road house Jan. 30.

Police helped a driver move a disabled car in a Popham Road parking lot Jan. 30.
A woman reported to be sitting in her parked car on Heathcote Road was a church custodian outside enjoying the night air, according to police Jan. 31.

A tractor-trailer on the Hutchinson River Parkway struck the Mamaroneck Road overpass bridge Feb. 1. The accident tore off the top of the truck and caused the center of the truck to collapse. Police and firefighters assisted Westchester County police with traffic control, roadway cleanup of approximately 65 gallons of fuel and the safe removal of the truck from the parkway.

Police stood by until roadside help arrived to assist a driver with a disabled car on Meadow Road Feb. 2.

A woman’s car drove over a large branch at Fenimore and Donellan roads Feb. 3. Police removed some branches from the road and inspected the woman’s car. The car had another branch lodged beneath it, and patrol helped release it.

A fallen tree pulled down wires on Church Lane Feb. 3. Police and firefighters stretched caution tape around the area and stood by for Con Edison.

Police and firefighters helped an Audi driver untangle her car from wires on Scarsdale Avenue Feb. 3.

Con Edison was notified about fallen wires on Morris Lane and Church Lane Feb. 3.

A car flipped over in an accident at Mamaroneck Road and Barker Lane Feb. 5.

The water department was informed of a probable water main break on Overhill Road Feb. 5. Firefighters assisted with cleanup.

The driver of a 2004 Dodge Durango reported a smoking engine and leaking fluid at Sprague and Nelson roads Feb. 5. Police offered assistance, but the driver had already arranged for a private tow.

Village code
On Jan. 30, a caller complained about boisterous kids at Edgewood School playground. They were gone when police arrived.

On Jan. 31, police helped a Sprague Road resident relocate a sign that had been posted in violation of Village code, and they also informed a Lyons Road real estate agent that an illegally posted sign must be moved within 24 hours.

Police discarded an illegally posted sign found on Catherine Road and Quaker Center Feb. 2.
On Feb. 2, police removed an illegally posted sign from Heathcote Road and Morris Lane and issued a summons to the company that posted it.

An illegally posted real estate sign was removed after the agent did not move it back at least 13 feet from the curb on Wilmot Road Feb. 2. A summons was mailed to the agent who posted the sign.

On Feb. 3, police informed a Colonial Road real estate agent that an illegally posted sign must be moved within 24 hours. It was moved on time.

Illegally posted signs on Continental Road were removed, and the company was mailed a summons Feb. 3.

Illegally posted signs on Sherbrooke Road were removed, and the company was mailed a summons Feb. 3.

On Feb. 5, an East Parkway resident reported that loud music was coming from the restaurant below her apartment. Police informed the manager who said he would lower the volume.

Animals
On Jan. 30, an Oxford Road resident reported two large coyotes in her yard. The coyotes appeared healthy and did not show any signs of illness or distress. Police advised the resident of general precautions with wildlife.

A loose French bulldog was found on Boulevard Jan. 30. Police notified the owner using information from the dog’s tag and returned the dog to its owner, issuing a summons for having a dog at large.

Firefighters
On Jan. 31, firefighters helped open a locked Boulevard house because a toddler accidentally got locked inside alone. The toddler was uninjured and reunited with the caregiver.

Firefighters assisted with a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway Feb. 1.

A boiler malfunction released smoke in a Foxhall Road basement Feb. 1. Firefighters helped ventilate the space and advised the resident to call for boiler service.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a reported gas odor on Fox Meadow Road Feb. 2.

A fallen tree knocked down a power line on Church Lane Feb. 3. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.

A fallen transformer was leaking fluid following the collapse of a utility police on Hampton Road. Feb. 3. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison and assisted with cleanup.

Firefighters informed Con Edison about a sudden electrical outage near Axtell Drive Feb. 3.

A fallen tree onto wires on Church Lane caused the wires and nearby brush to burn Feb. 4. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.

Firefighters assisted with leaking water pipe in a Murray Hill Road attic Feb. 4.

Firefighters advised service for an overheated circulator pump fan in a Hampton Road heating unit Feb. 4.

Firefighters assisted with a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway Feb. 4.

Firefighters assisted with a car accident on Mamaroneck Road Feb. 5.

Firefighters assisted a Griffen Avenue building representative and Mamaroneck Road homeowners with a broken water pipes due to freezing Feb. 5.

Firefighters shut the water supply in a vacant Hampton Road structure to stop water leaking from broken pipes Feb. 5.

Firefighters jumped a car’s battery on Duck Pond Road Feb. 5.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Jan. 31 – Feb. 6 has been compiled from official information.

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