Police Report: Fraudulent AT&T Account Opened, Zelle Payment Goes to Unknown Person, and Family Awakens to Mystery Dog in Dining Room

Zelle and Fraud: A River Road man reported sending a Zelle payment to an unknown person by mistake. He said, after sending the money incorrectly, the unknown person stopped answering his texts April 16. Police advised the man to contact his bank.

On April 19, a Benedict Road resident reported that someone opened up a fraudulent AT&T account in his name.

Missing IRS Documents
On April 20, a Barry Rd. resident reported that his accountant notified him that the family’s completed tax packets were missing. The man was told by his accountant that the tax packets were dropped off at a USPS drop box, out of jurisdiction, but a send notification was never sent.

Cars and Roadways
On April 15, police notified the highway department about a fallen street sign at Post and Ferncliff roads.

A 48-year-old male pedestrian was stuck by a Village pickup truck on Ramsey Road April 15.

The driver was backing out of an alley when his truck struck the pedestrian who was walking east. The driver stated he heard yelling, which prompted him to stop backing out.

The man complained of multiple areas of pain and was transported to Westchester Medical Center.

A tree fell on power lines on Dickel Road April 15. Police notified Con Edison and the highway department.

On April 15, police advised Verizon of a fallen wire on Rectory Lane.

A car was stopped in a “no standing“ zone on Woodland Place April 16. Police spoke to the driver who said she had pulled over to get something out of her back seat. She apologized and left.

Police called a tow for a disabled car on East Parkway April 18. The tow truck driver changed a tire, and the driver was able to leave the scene.

On April 20, police conducted a traffic stop of a speeding car on Fenimore Road Police issued the driver summonses for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver and speeding.

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

Scavenging
On April 14, a caller reported seeing a man picking up cans and following a sanitation truck. Police spoke with the man, told him about Village code regarding scavenging and offered to connect him with services to assist him in finding a job.

Suspicious
On April 14, a Hutchinson Avenue resident reported seeing a person walking on his property at 5 a.m. wearing a reflective shirt. When the doorbell camera announced, “You are being recorded,’ the man left.

Someone rang a Roosevelt Place doorbell and quickly left the scene, causing the homeowner to feel alarmed April 15.

A man claiming to be from Con Edison knocked on a Hampton Road woman’s door and asked to check the meters April 16. The woman provided access into a “small basement,” and the man looked at the meters and left. The woman called Con Edison to check on the employee, but Con Edison did not seem to have a record of any employees going to her house. She thought this was suspicious and notified police.

Help
Police helped a Rugby Lane woman access her phone, after a service provider was unable to reach her and was thus concerned April 16.

Police checked the welfare of a Richbell Road resident April 17.

On April 18, police observed an elderly female leaning on a bush appearing to be in need of assistance on Garth Road. Police approached the female, and she requested help her to her residence on Garth Rd. Police escorted the elderly female to her home and provided her
with a glass of water. The female nearly fell in patrol’s presence while attempting to sit in a chair. Police made phone contact with Eastchester police and requested an EVAC response.

The woman refused medical attention.

Village Code
On April 15, police observed illegally posted signs in the Village right of way on Oak Lane, Palmer Ave. and Fenimore Road. They removed the signs and issued summonses.

Kids on Sycamore Road were playing outside and being too noisy April. Polcie advised the nanny, and she apologized.

Animals
On April 17, police reunited a loose dog with its Crossway owner.

On April 18, a Popham Rd. man reported that he woke up to find a dog in his dining room. He advised that a blue Volvo pulled into his driveway an hour in the past, and he believed the driver they might have dropped the dog off at his house. In addition, a bag containing the dog's food, medicine, leash, and toys was also found with the dog. The man believed the dog was dropped at his residence in error. Patrol contacted the veterinarian listed on the dog’s collar in attempt to obtain the owner's contact information. The veterinarian’s assistants stated they would call back with the information once retrieved. Patrol removed the dog to headquarters temporarily. A dog sitter called and advised that she was supposed to dog sit her friend’s dog, and it was dropped off at the wrong address. She responded to retrieve the dog.

Lost and Found
On April 15, a license plate fell off a car belonging to a Walworth Ave. driver. It was lost somewhere in the Village.

On April 15, a Drake Road man reported losing his wallet somewhere in the Village.

On April 18, a license plate fell off a car belonging to a Jefferson Road driver. It was lost somewhere in the Village.

Firefighters
On April 14, firefighters responded to a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
Con Edison turned off a gas supply due to a leak in a Ridgecrest West house April 15.
On April 17, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a Barry Rd. gas leak.
On April 19, firefighters investigated a boiler issue at a Carman Road house. On arrival, firefighters found a circulator pump located on the boiler that was running nonstop and that was uncharacteristically hot. Fire units shut down power and gas to the boiler, and they advised the resident to have the system serviced.

This report covering police and fire department activity from April 14-21 has been compiled from official information.

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