Police: Suspect Arrested for Forcible Touching and Two Pedestrians Hit by Cars

Arrested: On Feb. 16, Charles Robert Anderson, 66, of Scarsdale, turned himself in at headquarters and was arrested on charges of forcible touching with intent to degrade or abuse another person. The arrest came as the result of an investigation of an incident reported on Dec. 3, 2021. Anderson was arraigned at Village Justice Court, and a temporary order of protection was issued on behalf of the victim. Anderson was released on his own recognizance and was ordered to appear again in court on March 29.

Burglary
An Oxford Road caller reported her doorbell camera captured images of a man attempting to open the back door of her house around 8 p.m., Feb. 17. The camera does not show the person exiting her property. Investigation revealed forced entry to a basement door and evidence of a burglary inside the house. Master bedroom closets had been rummaged through, and more than 20 items were reported stolen. Police are following up.

A burglar alarm was triggered at Rochambeau Road around 12:23 a.m., Feb. 18. Police confirmed it was caused by an attempted burglary.

Stolen
A Bradley Road man reported that newly installed kitchen cabinets, valued at $24,500, had been stolen from his house that was under construction Feb. 13.

Identity theft
A Mamaroneck Road man reported that someone accessed his home equity line of credit and withdrew $120,000. According to the bank, the suspect used the wrong Social Security number, but the bank nevertheless authorized the transaction. Additionally, the man stated he received a Raymour and Flanigan credit card, for which he did not apply, and he learned that a Comenity Bank credit card request had been denied.

On Feb. 14, an Elmsford man reported that an unknown person has a driver’s license in his name and had been receiving traffic citation under that license. One of the fraudulent citations was issued out of Scarsdale prior to Feb. 8.

On Feb 14, a Crane Road woman reported someone was using her account to purchase goods online without her permission or authorization.

A Harwood Court business owner reported someone attempted to fraudulently withdraw $72,000 from her business account in three separate transactions on Feb. 16. Additionally, someone attempted to remove $5,000 from her personal account on that date. The bank froze the accounts to prevent further fraud.

Check fraud
On Feb. 18, a Heathcote Road resident reported that someone stole a $771.10 check he had mailed from a USPS mailbox, altered it and fraudulently cashed it for $6,771.10

Disputes
A Verizon employee called police to report a dispute with a Post Road resident Feb. 16. After speaking with the two men, police determined the resident had been photographing parked Verizon vehicles in the area. The resident said he was taking pictures because he thought the vehicles were idling and in violation of Village code. Police advised the resident to not harass workers, to stay off private property when taking any pictures and to advise police to investigate possible Village code violations rather than attempting to handle it himself.

A man and woman arrived at police headquarters, had a discussion in the lobby and then left the building Feb. 17. They went back to their car where they continued to engage in conversation. Police went to the parking lot to offer assistance. The couple said they were having a discussion regarding ongoing family matters and a concern about the stress of traveling while coping with that issue. Police provided contact information for family counseling services and offered to call an ambulance if needed. Medical assistance was declined.

Building department
Police investigated a house with open doors on Dolma Road after a postal worker expressed concern Feb. 14. They found the house to be unoccupied and in extreme disrepair with serious water damage. Numerous structural and health hazards were observed. Police locked doors and contacted the legal representative for the house to inform him of the condition and finish securing the house. The building department is following up.

Suspicious
A Brewster Road resident showed police video footage that recorded two men approaching the front door of the house at 11:59 p.m., Feb. 16, and 12:07 a.m., Feb. 17. The men appeared to be associated with a dark colored SUV. Dogs started barking and the men left the scene. One was wearing a red hoodie with a face covering, and the other was wearing a blue jacket.

Assistance
A Myrtledale Road woman reported her landlord harassed her while she was trying to return keys Feb. 13. Police separated them and advised the parties it was a civil matter.

Police checked a Carthage Road house with an open door and secured it Feb. 14. Everything was in good order.

Police stood by while a woman turned over property to another person, at the request of the woman, Feb. 16.
A Park Road resident reported her garage door opened on its own Feb. 16. Police advised her to speak with the manufacturer in case a neighbor has a garage door opener that works on the same frequency as hers.

Disorderly conduct
A Scarsdale Avenue business owner reported a man pushing a shopping cart spat and his windows and left the area Feb. 15.

A homeless man carrying a large bag was reported to be urinating in front of the Chase Road Post Office Feb. 15. Police spoke with the man who denied urinating in public. He said he was on his way to the train station.

After hours
After an East Parkway business closed for the day, Feb. 16, a woman wearing slippers banged on the door for about 10 minutes, demanding to be let in to use the bathroom. Employees inside the business did not open the door, and eventually the woman left.

Pedestrian hit
On Feb. 14, a 14-year-old pedestrian was struck by a car at Post and Edgewood roads. According to the report, the pedestrian pushed a button to activate the crosswalk lights and then entered the roadway without giving oncoming cars enough time to slow down and stop. The pedestrian was conscious and transported to the hospital for injuries.

On Feb. 16, an 80-year-old pedestrian was struck by a car at Popham Road and Scarsdale Avenue. The car did not make a proper left turn and struck the pedestrian while she was in the crosswalk, according to the accident report.

Cars and roadways
Police notified Verizon about low-hanging wires on Boulevard and Oak Lane Feb. 13, Overhill Road and Palmer Avenue Feb. 14 and Wakefield Road Feb. 17.

Police stood by until a tow arrived to help a driver with a disabled car on Mamaroneck Road Feb. 13.

On Feb. 13, a tree fell on power lines on Penn Road. An additional, possibly unrelated, gas odor was detected. The fire department and Con Edison were dispatched to address the matter, while police closed the road for safety.

A sewage backup was reported on Boulevard Feb. 17.

Police removed a discarded Christmas tree from Carstensen Road Feb. 18.

Police followed up on a report of a car idling on Walworth Avenue for over an hour Feb. 19. Inside the car were a young man and his girlfriend. They said they were just hanging out.

Five car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.

Animals
On Feb. 13, police shot a severely injured raccoon on Oak Lane for humane reasons and public safety. It was picked up by the sanitation department.

Police picked up a loose dog on Post Road Feb. 17. It had reportedly jumped at a screen door with an intention of attacking a resident. Police found the owner of the dog who advised it had gotten out of the yard when he returned home from work. He advised the dog was friendly and apologized for the matter.

Village code
Police removed improperly posted signs in the Village on Weaver Street Feb. 13, Murray Hill Road Feb. 18 and Mamaroneck Road Feb. 19.

Lost and found
On Feb. 13, property, including two prepaid cards and cash, was found on Sprague and White roads. Police tracked down the owner, and she said she would collect her property from headquarters the next day.

On Feb. 13, a resident reported losing a license plate somewhere in the Village.

On Feb. 14, a Horseguard Lane resident reported losing her driver’s license somewhere in the Village.

A passerby found a large set of keys, including house keys and a car key fob on Scarsdale Avenue Feb. 14. Police picked up the keys and held them for safekeeping.

Firefighters
Firefighters assisted with a car accident on the Bronx River Parkway Feb. 13.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas odor on Donellan Road Feb. 13.
A fallen tree on Penn Road ripped electrical service lines from the house and possibly impacted gas service Feb. 13. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a small gas leak at a Greenacres Avenue house Feb. 14.
On Feb. 15, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the sites of reported gas odors on Cornell Road, Mamaroneck Road and Carthage Road.
On Feb. 15, firefighters shut water to a leaking boiler in an Aspen Road basement and advised the resident to contact a plumber.
Firefighters ventilated a Vernon Road house to alleviate a carbon monoxide buildup caused by plumbers sweating pipes inside the house Feb. 15.
On Feb. 15, firefighters shut water to two leaking boilers in a Normandy Lane basement and advised the resident to contact a plumber. They swept water into a sump pit to help clear water from the floor.
Firefighters assisted with a car accident on Palmer Avenue Feb. 17. A car hit a utility pole, and firefighters cut power to the car, stabilized the scene and stood by for a tow.
Firefighters helped an Oak Lane resident retrieve headphones from a storm drain Feb. 17.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Feb. 13-19 has been compiled from official information.

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