Police Report: Bronx Woman, Wanted in GA, Arrested after Traffic Stop. Mamaroneck Road House Burglarized While Homeowners Walk Dog

Arrests: On Aug. 10, police arrested Melissa A. Pearson, 44, of the Bronx, after a traffic stop on Post Road for speeding revealed that Pearson –identified as a fugitive from justice – was wanted on an active arrest warrant issued out of Georgia. Police contacted police in Georgia, and they indicated they would extradite her. Therefore, Pearson was remanded to Westchester County jail.

On Aug. 11, police arrested Dennis McCarthy, 52, of the Bronx, on charges of third-degree criminal mischief, as a result of an investigation into an ongoing case. McCarthy was released on his own recognizance with an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court, returnable on Aug. 16. A temporary order of protection was issued in favor of the alleged victim.

Burglary
A Mamaroneck Road resident reported someone broke unto his house while he was out walking his dog Aug. 11. Jewelry was stolen. Police are investigating.

Stolen
On Aug. 8, a Ridgedale Road resident reported that her vehicle was stolen in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on June 27. She advised making a police report with the Montreal Police Department. Patrol issued her appropriate forms to report her license plates as stolen with the DMV.

On Aug. 10, A Mamaroneck Road woman reported two “boxwood trees,” worth almost $200, had been stolen from her property.

Check fraud
On Aug. 7, an Overhill Road woman reported that two $50 checks that she mailed had been altered. The first check had been re-written for $10,500.46, and had a new unknown recipient of “Anthony L. Adom.” The second check had been re-written for $12,700 and had a new recipient of “Jared R. Carion.” The woman was not at a financial loss because the first check bounced and the second was flagged by her bank as fraudulent before being deposited.

Con Edison incident
On Aug. 13, firefighters were dispatched to Stratton Road at Carthage Lane for wires down and burning. Upon arrival, crews noted a downed primary electrical wire arcing and burning with extension to surrounding area grass, asphalt, and curbstone. Arcing was continuous with a prominent hum. Con Edison was notified of the hazardous condition. Fire department members created a perimeter and staged personnel to control traffic and pedestrians. Scarsdale police assisted with traffic control. Firefighters performed exterior assessments of homes along Stratton Road via rear yards, finding no smoke or fires present. When Con Edison technicians arrived, they instructed de-energized the primary wire, and firefighters established a water supply and flushed the area with copious amounts of water. Water was applied for over one hour, with water observed to be boiling from the crater. The involved area included the driveway, grass, and curbstone of a Stratton Road residence, as well as the nearby roadway. Due to ground penetration, firefighters assessed natural gas service to the home, as well as the integrity of the curb valve, finding no indication of eminent hazard. Con Edison gas technicians confirmed firefighters’ findings and determined the area was safe, as far as gas service was concerned. Con Edison’s electrical technicians continued to remove hazards, and they partially restored power to the area, as electric work crews began to assemble for extensive repairs.

Dispute
Police intervened in a dispute involving drivers who had previously been involved in a car accident on Weaver Street Aug. 8. Upon arrival, patrol spoke with the involved parties and discovered that one of the parties had a suspended NYS driver’s license, and his vehicle was unregistered and uninsured. The vehicle was impounded and, summonses were issued on scene to the 25-year-old Brooklyn driver.

Suspicious
A Murray Hill Road resident reported a damaged window screen Aug. 9. Investigating officers confirmed cut damage inflicted to a first-story window screen. Officer noted the screen appeared to have been intentionally cut, since the cut made a square flap in the center of the screen. The resident's daughter stated that she had been checking doors and windows “as a nightly routine,” and she was certain the screen was not damaged when she checked the screen on the evening of August 4. It was, however, observed to be damaged on Aug. 9. The resident said no other damage was observed; no items were missing; and no signs of attempted forced entry were noted.

On Aug. 9, a Vanderbilt Road resident reported someone rang her doorbell before returning to a parked car on the street around 10 p.m. the resident said the car had been parked on the street “for a long time.” Police arrived on scene and noticed two cars on the street, with occupants apparently working on one of the cars. The occupants said the car had a problem with its power steering, and police noted power steering fluid pooling on the street. People left with the cars and refused help from police. Police called the highway department to report the spilled automotive fluid, for cleanup.

On Aug. 10, around 11: 30 p.m., a Lockwood Road woman reported an elderly white man wearing shorts and a white was pacing back and forth in front of her house. Patrol responded to the location and observed the man in the driveway. He claimed he met a woman on the Internet who invited him over to the house. Patrol conferred with the homeowner who reiterated that she did not know the man and never invited him over. A check of the man came back with a warrant issued out of NYPD. Dispatch made contact with NYPD who advised they would not be picking up the party on the warrant. Patrol then advised the man that the homeowners do not wish for him to return to their address. Patrol secured a taxi for the man, and he was taken to the train station.

Help
Police closed and secured an open Innes Road front door that was accidentally left open Aug. 8. Police checked the house due to security concerns, and nothing had been disturbed in the house.

On Aug.13, a caller reported that a moving company left her Fairview Drive residence that afternoon, and she was unsure if they locked the residence upon departure. Police checked the house and secured the doors.

Sanitation
On Aug. 7, a Mamaroneck Road woman reported a white pickup truck that appeared to be a sanitation vehicle pulled into her driveway. She found this to be suspicious because it was not a regular day for sanitation pickup. She further stated that the driver approached her back door and asked her daughter to open the door for him. Patrol made contact with a new sanitation worker who confirmed going to the woman’s residence that day. The worker said, since he is new to the job, he wanted to learn the schedule and the locations of garbage areas for each residence. Police notified the woman.

Cars and roadways
Police helped drivers exchange information in White Plains following a reported hit and run car accident that occurred in Scarsdale Aug. 7. The only damage noted was minor damage to one bumper.

Police asked the owner of a legally parked work truck on Myrtledale Road to relocate the truck to a better parking area since a neighbor complained that the location of the truck was impeding her vision when turning from Myrtledale Road onto Mamaroneck Road Aug. 7.

On Aug. 7, police informed the highway department about a loose manhole cover on Cohawney Road.

Patrol moved a fallen branch from Post Road Aug. 7, and they also informed the highway department about a fallen tree that needed to be removed from Park Road.

Two Village vehicles got into an accident at Mamaroneck and Park Road Aug. 8. No injuries were reported.

Patrol secured a construction gate at a Cohawney Road construction site that had accidentally blown open, causing a roadway obstruction, Aug. 9.

On Aug. 10, police stood by a disabled car at Fenimore and Elm roads until a tow arrived to assist the driver.

A driver whose car was suffering from an overheated motor refused help from police and asked to stay with his parked car in the parking lot of the middle school, until the car cooled down and he could continue on is way, Aug. 10.

On Aug. 11, police Patrol placed traffic cones, a barricade and caution tape around a sinkhole on Fox Meadow Road. Highway department personnel were notified.

On Aug. 12, police observed a driver not wearing a seatbelt while driving his car in East Parkway. A traffic stop was initiated, and police issued the driver appropriate summonses.

Police notified the water department about a water main leak at Fox Meadow and Butler roads Aug. 13.

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

Pigeon
On Aug. 12, a Nelson Road woman reported a pigeon in her yard with what appeared to be a broken wing and a tag on its leg. Upon arrival, police noted the pigeon, which appeared to be injured but not sick. Police provided trappers’ contact information to the woman. Prior to police leaving the scene, the pigeon flew away.

Animals
On Aug. 12, a caller reported “a large animal, dead in the roadway, interfering with vehicular traffic” on Sprague Road. Patrol arrived and observed a dead squirrel in the roadway. It was also observed that the animal was not causing a traffic condition. Patrol notified the highway department for cleanup.

On Aug. 13, a caller reported standing by an injured animal on Madison Road. Patrol arrived to the location and observed an injured rabbit in the roadway. The rabbit suffered injuries to its hind legs. Patrol took possession of the animal and made arrangements with a rehabilitation center, whose staff advised that they would take in the animal.

A loose dog was found near the intersection of Murray Hill and Mamaroneck roads Aug. 13. Police brought the dog to headquarters. When the dog’s owner responded to pick up the dog, police issued the owner a summons for having a dog at large.

Village code
A Cooper Road resident turned off a speaker after the sound of music caused a neighbor to complain about noise Aug. 8.

On Aug. 11 and 12, illegally posted signs on Post Road were discarded by police.
Police cautioned workers and homeowners, in a few worksite locations throughout the Village, to abide by sanctioned work hours Aug. 12.

On Aug. 13, police advised a Hillview Drive party host to lower the volume of music after a neighbor complained of noise.

Lost and found
A Mamaroneck Road man reported his wife lost her driver’s license somewhere in the Village Aug. 8.

Police returned a brown wallet found on Scarsdale Avenue to its owner Aug. 9.

A Post Road resident reported four lost license plates Aug. 9.

On Aug. 11, a customer left her wallet in a Palmer Avenue store. Police returned it to the customer’s house, using ID information found inside the wallet.

A passerby found a wallet on East Parkway and brought it to headquarters for safekeeping Aug. 12.

Police called the owner of a wallet found in a Popham Road parking lot Aug. 12. The owner responded to headquarters to pick up his wallet.

Firefighters
On Aug. 9, firefighters cleaned up spilled automotive fluids on Vanderblt Road.

On Aug. 10, firefighters were dispatched to a Murray Hill Road house for an odor of electrical burning in a bathroom. After investigating, personnel found an overheated LED device. The device was isolated from the power supply, and the occupants were advised to contact an electrician for replacement.

On Aug. 12, firefighters were dispatched to Springdale Road to evaluate an "open pit with wires." Upon investigation, crews determined the pit to be a telecommunications service box. Firefighters placed a nearby cover on the open pit to secure the utilities and remove the trip hazard.

On Aug. 13, firefighters assisted Hartsdale firefighters with a lightning strike fire in their jurisdiction.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Aug. 7-13 has been compiled from official information.

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