Police: White Plains Man Arrested for Leaving Scene, Deaths and Loud Music

Arrested: On June 4, police arrested Victor Morales, 42, of White Plains, on charges of leaving a personal injury accident, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver, and speeding. The accident occurred on May 3 at Post and Richbell roads, and it was witnessed by numerous people. Morales’s car, a 2007 Acura, was seized and impounded at the time of the accident. He surrendered himself at headquarters at police request, and he was arrested. He was released on his own recognizance and ordered to appear at Village Court on June 18.

Check washing
On June 2, a Heathcote Rd. man reported he had sent two checks to the IRS on April 11. On May 31, he learned the checks had not been received by the IRS. Instead, he learned they had been stolen and “washed.” Someone charged the payee names and amounts and fraudulently cashed them.

On June 5, a Brewster Rd. woman reported that her bank contacted her about a check that she had written, which had been altered. Since the bank suspected that the check was fraudulent, no financial loss was incurred.

Disruptive customer
On June 2, a customer was disruptive at a Boniface Place store while trying to return an unwanted purchase. The customer allegedly was raising his voice and calling the employees rude. He then stumbled out of the store and drove away. The employee said she was not fearful. Police called the customer. He said he was trying to return an item, and the return
was not going through which upset him.

Help
Police stood by while a man retrieved his belongings from a Fayette Rd. house June 3.

On June 7, patrol spoke to a Fenimore Rd. resident who stated that she made a reoccurring order on EBAY. Upon wishing to cancel the orders, the resident claimed that EBAY did not grant her a refund on two payments. Patrol reviewed the documents and noted that EBAY stated that after its review, it was determined that the resident was liable and a refund was not going to be issued. The resident also stated that upon opening her Robinhood account, she noticed a hacker took her money and changed her password. Patrol also reviewed the documents from Robinhood and noted that the resident was attempting to make deposits. However, due to insufficient funds in a bank account, the transactions were declined. Patrol reviewed a separate document from Robinhood stating that the account was being closed.

Bag
A black bag in an ATM vestibule on East Parkway contained rubbish June 8. Police threw it away.

Deaths
A Saxon Woods Rd. nurse reported an 83-year-old resident with a low pulse and low respiration. The resident had already passed when police arrived. Paramedics arrived and determined the man was dead.

A 90-year-old Bradford Rd. man died at home June 6.

An 89-year-old Hillview Dr. man died at home June 8.

Civil matter
A Paddington Rd. resident was having a dispute with a window replacement contractor. A deposit of $11,000 had been paid, and the work was supposed to be finished in approximately six to eight weeks. The work was not yet done, and the contractor was not getting back to the resident. Police called the contractor and was told that the project was now taking longer to finish than he thought.

Cars and roadways
On June 3, a car parked on Sage Terrace was found with a rear passenger window broken. Police notified the owner, who sent a family member to check on it. Nothing was stolen, and the car remained locked.

Following a car accident on June 4, police issued summonses to one driver who was found to lack of insurance and to have a suspended registration.
A driver reported his car was damaged while parked on Palmer Ave. June 5. It was keyed, and his rear license plate was stolen.
Police notified the highway department about a dead rabbit on Crossway June 5.
A driver sleeping in a car on Weaver St. said he had pulled over to rest June 6. He continued on his way.
An unlicensed driver, due to a suspended license, ran a red light at Bell and Carman roads June 7. Police issued summonses.
Policed stopped a driver for speeding on Post Rd. June 8. The driver’s license was found to be suspended. Police issued summonses.
One car accident was officially reported in the Village this week.

Water
A Brookby Rd. resident reported sewer water backing up into his basement June 2. Police notified the water department.

Dogs
Police reunited a lost Oak Lane dog with its owner June 2.

On June 5, a Claremont Rd. man reported that his teenage daughter was out walking their mini golden doodle when it was attacked by their neighbor’s lab from Berkley Rd. Their dog has suffered injuries, he said. This is the dog's second incident, as per the man.

Village code
Cushman Rd. landscapers dumped yard debris on a neighbor’s lawn June 3, and the neighbor reported it to police.

On June 3, police advised a Brite Ave. resident of a complaint against the resident’s loud music, even though the music was already off when patrol arrived.

Police told a Jefferson Rd. solicitor that he needed a permit to solicit in the Village June 4.

Police removed illegally-posted signs from Sage Terrace and Bypass June 5 and from Brewster Rd. June 7.

Police returned a lost wallet to its owner in the Village June 5.

On June 6, police advised a Carman Rd. resident of a complaint against the resident’s loud music. The music was then shut off.

On June 7, police advised a Brite Ave. resident of a complaint against the resident’s loud music. The resident advised that her gathering was ending soon.

On June 7, police advised a Lebanon Rd. resident of a complaint against the resident’s “boisterous party.” The party was allegedly ending soon, and guests quieted down.

On June 8, police advised a Lincol Rd. resident of a complaint against the resident’s loud music. The bass was then lowered.

Lost and found
On June 2, a resident walked into headquarters to report losing a license plate.
On June 2, a resident walked into headquarters to report losing her Indian passport.
A forgotten backpack was retrieved by its owner from a Chase Rd. bench June 4.
On June 6, a resident walked into headquarters to report losing a license plate.

Firefighters
On June 2, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Murray Hill Rd.

On June 3, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a carbon monoxide incident caused by a malfunctioning gas boiler on Madison Rd.

On June 3, firefighters helped a public safety employee gain access to the employee’s personal locked vehicle.

On June 3, firefighters notified the water department about a leaking fire hydrant on Overhill Rd.

On June 4, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of an electrical transformer explosion on Post Rd.
A Sherbrooke Rd. contractor damaged a gas line June 4. Firefighters shut gas to the line. Con Edison arrived to repair it.

On June 4, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a disconnected wire on Huntington Ave.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of arcing wires on Post Rd. June 4.

On June 5, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a carbon monoxide incident caused by a possibly leaking gas boiler on Stratton Rd.

A washing machine hose leaked water into a Gaylor Rd. house June 5. Firefighters attempted to use pumps to assist with water removal, but the level of water was too low for the pumps to work.

On June 5, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a fallen wire on Montrose Rd.

On June 6, firefighters responded to Reimer Rd. where a pool pump heater was on fire. They found an extinguished, burnt up pool heater located outside, away from the structure. Firefighters confirmed the fire was out and isolated gas and electric to the unit.

Firefighters helped two locked-out Chateaux Circle residents get back inside their apartment June 7.

Firefighters assisted at a Post Rd. car accident June 7.

Water was leaking into a Webster Rd. basement from a broken refrigerator water line June 8. Firefighters shut the water supply.

This report covering police and fire department activity from June 2-8 has been compiled from official information.

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