Police Report: Mamaroneck Man Arrested for Burglary and Stolen Car

Burglary arrest: On March 3, police arrested a suspect – David Small, 46, of Mamaroneck – following an activated burglary alarm at a Penn Blvd. house March 3. Small was charged with burglary of a dwelling, criminal mischief, unauthorized use of a vehicle, criminal possession of stolen property and resisting arrest. It was determined that Small was driving a previously stolen 2022 Volvo. Upon arrival, police and Westchester County police transferred Small to White Plains Hospital Center for evaluation.

DWI arrest
On March 6, police arrested a 41-year-old Nyack, NY driver on charges of speeding, driving while intoxicated (first offense) and operation of a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of at least .08 of one percent. The suspect was apprehended following a motor vehicle stop on Post Rd. after police observed the suspect’s car to be speeding. Following the suspect’s arrest, he was released with an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court.

Burglary attempt
A man without a shirt attempted to enter a Haverford Rd. house on March 3 at 11 pm, March 3.

Stolen
A Brite Ave. resident reported a large amount of jewelry was stolen from the house within the last week March 9.

Scam
A caller was making threatening phone calls, demanding money, to a Springdale Rd. man March 7. Police advised it was a scam and to block the caller.

Suspicious
On March 8, a Varian Lane caller reported an Asian man driving a silver pick-up truck with a "Quest" decal on the truck knocked on the door and requested to sleep at the caller’s home. The caller refused, and the man left south on Garden Rd towards Mamaroneck Rd. A canvass was conducted, yielding negative results. Patrol monitored the area but did not find the man nor the vehicle.

Kids
Kids were aggressively knocking on an Edgewood Rd. door, pranking the homeowner March 7. They were already gone when police arrived.

Wind
On March 8, a Tunstall Rd. caller advised of construction next to her home and a loose pole which might fall onto her home. Police observed a temporary fence which was swaying due to high winds. The fence had an extended pole attached for the purpose of holding a camera. It appeared possible that the pole could contact wires leading to the residence if the fence were to fall. The caller advised that her family would not be utilizing any portion of the yard which could be affected by the described condition. Police attempted to contact the responsible party for the fence and pole to leave a message describing the condition.

Help
Police helped unlock an interior door of a Greenacres Ave. house where a resident’s 20-month-old granddaughter was accidentally locked inside March 9.

Cars and roadways
Verizon was notified about a low-hanging wire on Richelieu Rd. March 3.
Patrol assisted with traffic control for a disabled car on Popham Rd. March 3.
Con Edison was performing an excavation on Ardmore Rd. and water kept pooling on the site March 3. Police notified the water department for response.
Police notified Verizon about a low-hanging wire on Hampton Rd. March 3.
The highway department was notified about screws in the roadway on Post Rd. March 4.
Police notified Verizon about a low-hanging wire on Woods Lane March 6.
On March 6, police put a loose manhole cover back in place at Church Lane and Popham Rd.
Patrol blocked off Griffen Ave. because of a fallen tree March 6.
Police notified the highway department about a fallen street signs at Secor and Ramsey roads as well as Fenimore Rd. and Ridgecrest West March 7.
Police placed a cone in a large hole located three feet away from the roadway on Greendale Rd. March 9. Police notified the highway department to file the hole to prevent pedestrians from falling into it.
Four car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.

Animals
A South Church Lane resident found a loose golden retriever in her yard March 4. Police reunited the dog with its owner.

A Lebanon Rd. resident found a loose dog in her yard March 8. Police reunited the dog with its owner and issued a summons to the owner.

Lost and found
Police found a cell phone on Scarsdale Ave. March 6 and returned it to its owner.

Firefighters
On March 3, firefighters responded to a Hampton Road carbon monoxide alarm, where the residents confirmed that all occupants, including pets, had already vacated the premises. The residents mentioned that the boiler in the home had been non-functional and had been repaired the day before using temporary parts. A permanent repair was scheduled to be performed by the plumber the following day. Firefighters entered the structure and detected carbon monoxide levels of 100 parts per million (PPM) on the first floor. Firefighters donned protective equipment and investigated the source of the carbon monoxide in the basement. There, levels exceeding 120 PPM were found in the utility room, where the gas-fired boiler was located. The boiler was promptly shut down. Additional readings within the home revealed levels of 50 PPM on the second floor and 40 PPM in the attic. Con Edison Gas was notified and dispatched to the scene. Meanwhile, firefighters initiated positive pressure ventilation to remove the carbon monoxide from the structure. After initial ventilation efforts, they confirmed that the levels were gradually decreasing. Upon arrival, Con Edison personnel evaluated the gas-fired appliances and determined that the boiler was the source of the carbon monoxide leak. A Con Edison representative red-tagged the boiler to prevent its use. Firefighters continued ventilation efforts until carbon monoxide levels returned to zero throughout the home. The findings were communicated to the residents, who were instructed to keep the boiler off until the plumber completed the necessary repairs.

On March 3, firefighters assisted with a car accident on Barker Lane and Mamaroneck Rd.

On March 6, firefighters investigated a burning odor in a Ferncliff Rd. house. After investigation, it was determined to be a bag of fertilizer in the area. However, during the investigation, personnel found one circuit breaker tripped and notified the owner to have an electrician check the circuit. The tripped circuit was not the source of the odor.

On March 7, firefighters assisted with a car accident on Scarsdale Ave.

On March 7, firefighters were dispatched to a small rubbish fire at Supply Field on Heathcote Rd. The fire was partially extinguished upon arrival. Firefighters used a pressurized water can to completely extinguish it. The consumable material consisted of cardboard boxes, paper and aerosol products.

This report covering police and fire department activity from March 3-9 has been compiled from official information.

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