Arrests, Trapped Driver Extricated from Car and Butane Cans on School Property

Photo Credit: Shelley GrafsteinArrested: On March 19, police arrested a 65-year-old Edgewood Rd. woman for disobeying an executive mandate, which meant that she was accused of violating an order of protection. She was remanded to Westchester County Jail.

On March 21, a 31-year-old Hawthorne man reported that a man threatened him with a knife near Chase Rd. and Boniface Circle. Police went to the scene and removed the knife from the suspect. They then arrested Glenroy E. Samuels, 51, of Hartsdale, on charges of second-degree menacing with a weapon and criminal possession of a weapon with an intent to us. He was released on his own recognizance with an appearance ticket for Village Justice Court.

Identity thefts and scams
A Post Rd. woman reported receiving emails alleging that her personal information had been compromised. She did not engage in answering the emails, suspecting it was a scam March 17.

On March 21, a Mamaroneck Rd. man reported that on March 7 he received a call from a party claiming to be the Indian Embassy. He stated that the number showing on his phone did match that of the Indian Embassy. He stated the unknown party claimed his identity was used fraudulently overseas, and the Embassy would help resolve the issue. The man then participated in a video conference in which he showed his passport. After the conference, the man read recent accounts of similar occurrences which are the beginning phase of an ongoing scam. The man stated the unknown party reached out the following day, but he did not respond and the caller stopped attempting contact.

On March 21, a Cushman Rd. man reported receiving scam phone calls. Police advised the man not to answer the calls.

Dangerous items
On March 19, a Heathcote School employee reported two butane cans were found on the property near a charred area of a field. Police disposed of the cans, and it was confirmed that no permanent property damage was caused.

Suspicious
On March 21, at 2:15 a.m., a Walworth Ave. caller reported an unknown male on her front porch. The caller spoke with him through the screen door and asked him what he needed. He responded "nothing" before leaving the residence. Police responded and made contact with the male who was walking on Walworth Ave. He advised that he was lost and trying to locate the train station. He refused medical assistance.

On March 21, at 3:30 a.m., a Heathcote Rd. woman reports seeing an unknown male on her property, making her feel uneasy. The male matched the description of the man previously seen on Walworth Ave.

Bank issue
On March 21, a Brite Ave. caller reported that she was at a loss due to an error with her property taxes. She said that in Dec. 2024, money was taken out of her bank account to pay property taxes for an address in Maryland. She further said that she owns a different address in Maryland, and it appears to be a mix up with Montgomery County, Maryland. Her bank was requesting documentation to further proceed.

Help
A father and son were reportedly arguing n Garth Rd. March 22. Polcie were dispatched to the scene before the incident was turned over to Eastchester police.

Police checked the welfare of a Chesterfield Rd. mother when her children could not get in touch with her March 23. Everything was in order, and the mother called her kids.

Noise
On March 22, a School Lane caller stated she was out of town and received a call from a neighbor stating the neighbor heard loud mechanical noises coming from the caller’s property. Patrol responded and did not hear the reported condition from the street. Patrol walked into the backyard of the residence and heard a squeaking sound coming from up high in one the trees. Patrol was not able to identify what the noise was from the trees, but nothing suspicious was observed.

Cars and roadways
On March 17, police directed traffic around a disabled car on Post Rd. until a tow arrived.

Police notified Verizon of a fallen wire on Stonehouse Rd. March 21.

On March 21, a bicyclist reported he had been hit by a car on Weaver St. He said he was not injured and refused medical attention.

On March 21, police removed a trash can from Walworth Ave.

On March 22, an Uber Eats driver advised someone was aggressively following him and approached his window on Walworth Ave.

One car accident was officially reported in the Village this week.

Concerns
On March 17, a motorist advised of a male youth lying in a fetal position next to a utility box near Crane Rd. and the Bronx River Parkway. The youth was described as wearing a brown jacket, blue backpack, with black hair. Police canvassed the area and did not see any youths matching the description.
On March 18, a caller reported a teen sitting on the railing by the Hutchinson River Parkway overpass on Weaver Street, thinking the teen may be in need of assistance. Patrol responded to the listed location and observed the teen. The teen stated he was just enjoying the weather and understood the concern of the complaint. He stated he would get off the railing and find a new place to sit.

Village code
On March 18, police issued summonses to landscapers using gas-powered leaf blowers on Myrtledale Rd. A call about a blower on Carthage Rd. proved unfounded when the blower turned out to be powered by electricity.

On March 18, police advised a Brewster Rd. youth group solicitor he needed a permit. The solicitor stopped his activities.

Police removed various illegally posted signs throughout the Village this week – including from Mamaroneck Rd, and Palmer Ave. March 17, Roosevelt Place and Murray Hill Rd. March 18, Carstensen Rd. March 21, and Sheldrake Rd., Bypass and Grand Park Ave. March 22.

Animals
A dead raccoon was observed on Richbell Rd. March 17. Police notified the highway department for removal.

A Rock Creek Lane mother reported that a neighbor’s dog lunged at her 11-year son and ripped the boy’s jacket March 18. The Westchester County Department of Heath was notified.

On March 18, police reunited an unleashed dog on Richbell Rd. with its owner.

A caller reported a “possibly rabid” raccoon on Mamaroneck Rd. March 19. It was gone when police arrived.

A loose dog was found on Fairview Rd. March 21. Police reunited it with its owner.

Lost and found
A commuter found a wallet on an MTA train and gave it to police March 17. Police located the owner of the wallet and returned it.

On March 21, a person reported losing his wallet in July 2023 at a Mamaroneck Rd. location.

A license plate was found on Mamaroneck Rd. March 22.

Firefighters
A car left the roadway and ended up in a ditch at Post and Murray Hill roads March 17. Firefighters helped extricate the occupant of the car. The occupant was taken to Westchester Medical Center for injuries. Firefighters stood by until the car was towed out of the ditch.

On March 19, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway. One vehicle had rolled over onto its roof, with one occupant trapped and needing extrication. The vehicle was located up an embankment, approximately 20 yards into the woods. Firefighters stabilized the vehicle and assessed the patient. Hurst Edraulics were used to cut the passenger side door off first to access occupant. Firefighters then cut away the driver side door, which had suffered a serious impact. The occupant’s feet were trapped from a dash crush. Firefighters used spreaders, cutters and a hydraulic ram to free the occupant’s feet from entrapment. Firefighters assisted EMS crews in removing the occupant via a backboard and down to the ambulance.

On March 19, a caller reported an electrical fire on Tunstall Rd. Firefighters confirmed a secondary wire snapped and caused a cable wire to catch fire. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison. While managing this situation, a Tunstall Rd. resident reported erratic electrical activity within the home. The resident stated that the oven clock was turning on and off, the internet was going in and out, and dimmable lights were staying dim. Firefighters investigated the concerns and turned off two pole breakers that were related to the interior conditions. The resident was advised that the electrical condition was likely due to the secondary power line that was severed, with the possibility of the neutral being lost. They discussed the steps towards resolution with the resident.

On March 21, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.

Firefighters shut water and electricity in a vacant Mamaroneck Rd. house following a pipe break and water leak March 22.

This report covering police and fire department activity from March 17-23 has been compiled from official information.