Police Report: Firemen Called to East Parkway and Coyotes Spotted

Smoke: On Nov. 22, firefighters were called to 44 East Parkway for a report of smoke and a chemical smell coming from the basement. Upon arrival, firefighters witnessed no smoke or odors. They investigated and detected 8 PPM of carbon monoxide in two adjacent basements. They traced the source of the carbon monoxide to a malfunctioning heating unit located in the basement of a Harwood Court building. Building maintenance was on scene and provided access. Units shut down the heating unit and ventilated the structure. Building maintenance was notified of the malfunction and advised to have the heating unit serviced.

Stolen car: On Nov. 18, an Aspen Rd. resident reported her car had been stolen from her driveway overnight but later called back and said her daughter had taken the car.

Help
On November 18 a Bradford Road resident called to say she was locked outside her house with her children inside. When Police arrived, she had gotten inside.

On Nov. 21, police and EMS workers helped with a lift assist, to help a 96-year-old Village resident who had fallen.

Cars and roadways
On Nov. 18, a Village employee reported being involved in an accident with a Village vehicle at Spencer Place and Chase Rd.

A car jumped the curb on Wilmot Rd. Nov. 21 and ended up on the sidewalk in front of the Golden Horseshoe. Police organized a tow to remove it safely.

Police provided assistance to a U-Haul driver who found himself on the Hutchinson River Parkway and needed safe directions to get to I-95 Nov. 21.

Highway department workers assisted in removing a disabled vehicle from Post Rd. Nov. 22.

Fallen Wires
Police notified Con Edison about a fallen wire on Mamaroneck Rd. Nov. 22.

Police removed fallen wires from Drake Rd. and Oxford Rd. Nov. 22.

Police notified a utility provider about a fallen fiber optic cable on Herkimer Rd. Nov. 22.

Police notified Verizon about a fallen wire on Lebanon Rd. Nov. 22.

Police moved fallen branches from Post Rd. and Secor Rd. Nov. 22.

Police notified Verizon about fallen wires on Parkfield Rd. Nov. 22.

Police called a tow to remove a car with a flat tire from Hutchinson Ave., at the driver’s request, Nov. 22.

Police notified a utility provider about a fallen fiber optic cable on Walworth Ave. Nov. 24

Cars
On Nov. 23, police were notified about an abandoned Acura on Bypass. It seemed to belong to a Bronx man. Police arranged for it to be towed to the police impound lot.

Six car accidents were reported in the Village this week.

Animals
On Nov. 18, police notified Westchester County police about a coyote on a ramp exiting the Bronx River parkway.

A coyote sighting was reported on Montrose Rd. Nov. 21.

Police picked up a loose Huskie from Sherbrooke Park, determined the owner and returned the dog Nov. 22.

Leaf Piles
A caller reported a large leaf piles on Fairview and Carstensen roads, causing traffic disruptions Nov. 18. Summonses were issued.

Gas Powered Leaf Blower
On Nov. 23, police issued a Fenimore Rd. homeowner and landscaper summonses for illegal use of gas-powered leaf blowers.

Solicitor
A solicitor on Sylvan Rd. was advised of Village code pertaining to solicitation and elected to leave the area Nov. 23.

Firefighters
On Nov. 19, firefighters were dispatched to Lee Rd. for a residential gas alarm. Con Edison was also dispatched. A child was reported to have been playing with a regulator in the basement, and natural gas escaped. Con Edison re-secured the regulator.

Firefighters assisted at a car accident at Post and Popham roads Nov. 20.

Firefighters assisted at a car accident at Garth and Popham roads Nov. 21.

On Nov. 21, firefighters were dispatched to Griffen Ave. to investigate the report of discarded nitrous oxide canisters. They found two 2,000 gram whipped cream charger cylinders near the roadway. The cylinders were empty, and firefighters removed the valve stems and dropped them at Scarsdale Sanitation for recycling. The cylinders posed no threat, and this product is commonly used in the food service industry.

Firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway Nov. 22.

On Nov. 22, firefighters responded to a report of a stuck elevator at the Scarsdale train station on Depot Place. Upon arrival, the elevator was at the platform level, and it was determined that the occupants had self-extricated. Firefighters witnessed the elevator floor and platform not aligned properly. Firefighters shut power to the elevator and locked out the equipment, pending repair.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Nov. 18 - 24 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.