Police Report: Stonehouse Road Woman Arrested on DWI Charges

DWI: On June 18, police arrested a 66-year-old Stonehouse Rd. woman on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense) and aggravated Dwi with a blood alcohol level of at least .18 or more, with no priors. The defendant’s 2024 Cadillac was involved in a car accident on Church Lane. Two witnesses suspected that the driver – the woman – was under the influence of alcohol. The witnesses called police. Police interviewed the woman and determined that she had a blood alcohol level above the legal limit. She was arrested and transported to Village Justice Curt for processing. She was released on her own recognizance and ordered to appear again in Village Justice Court on July 9.

Stolen handbag
On June 17, a Garden Rd. woman reported that her handbag and its contents had been stolen from inside her home. Stolen property was valued at more than $1,000, making the incident a felony. Police are investigating.

Criminal mischief
A Catherine Rd. house was egged June 17 and June 21.

Identity theft
On June 22, a Mamaroneck Rd. resident advised that someone fraudulently opened an account in her name.

Help
A Wildwood Rd. resident reported receiving unwanted texts from another person June 18. The person was advised to cease contact,

On June 18, police performed a welfare check of a Walworth Ave. resident.

On June 18, a Valley Rd. resident wanted to document numerous incidents involving a person with whom the resident was trying to break contact. The resident wished to report that the listed party, known to her through religious studies, has continued to make unwanted contact with her since May 29. The resident stated she attempted politely telling the person that she did not wish to see or date him. The resident stated this person did not accept this and continued to insist otherwise. The resident stated she advised that she no longer wished to converse and blocked this individual. The resident presented images of numerous attempts by this party to make contact through various applications and social media. The resident stated she made their shared religious leader aware of this behavior and that the person was spoken to on the previous day. The resident stated the religious leader advised that she was concerned about the listed party's "affect" during this conversation, although no statement or threat was reported.

Illegally posted signs
On June 17, police removed an illegally posted sign from Carman and Webster roads. They issued a summons to the Port Chester company that was advertising on the sign.

On June 21, police removed an illegally posted sign from Hampton Rd. They issued a summons to the Mamaroneck business that was advertising on the sign.

On June 23, police removed an illegally posted sign from Heathcote Rd. They issued a summons to the Connecticut business that was advertising on the sign.

Cars and roadways
On June 17, police removed a cable wire from Cooper Rd. and notified Verizon.

Police notified the highway department about a dead animal in the roadway on Meadow Rd. June 17.

A road sign was struck, and the sign fell over on Weaver St. June 18.

A branch fell on a car in the Village June 20.

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

Death
On June 18, a Lyons Rd. woman died at home despite attempted life-saving measures enacted by Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps. She was 88 years old.

Dogs
On June 18, a Colvin Rd. resident reported being bitten by a dog at Brewster and Farley roads. The injury was minor and did not break the skin. She refused any medical attention. Police completed an animal bite form and notified the Westchester County department of health.

On June 19, police reunited a loose Chihuahua with its owner after the dog was recovered from Mamaroneck and Foxhall roads. The owner was issued a summons for having a dog at large.

Village code
On June 17, police told a solicitor that a permit was required to solicit in the Village.

On June 18, police attempted to tell a Sycamore Rd. resident that neighbors were complaining about noise from the resident’s generator.

On June 18, police dispersed kids from a Hutchinson Ave. basketball game after dark and after neighbors complained about noise.

On June 19, a River Rd. resident complained that a neighbor’s trash bags were “always on her property.”

Police dispersed youths from Boulevard after dark on June 21, due to a noise complaint by a neighbor.
Police advised Butler Rd. residents about a noise complaint June 22.

On June 22, witnesses reported that a group of youths were setting off fireworks on Boulevard and fled the area before police arrived.

Lost and found
On June 18, police found a wallet on Scarsdale Ave. and vouchered it for safekeeping.

Firefighters
On June 17, firefighters were dispatched to a Richbell Rd. house for a reported electrical fire originating in an outlet. The resident reported that they were operating a vacuum when the outlet started smoking and ignited, damaging the vacuum cord and outlet. Firefighters verified that there was no fire extension, and they isolated the power to that circuit. Firefighters removed the damaged equipment and advised the resident to have a licensed electrician evaluate the circuit and repair the equipment. Firefighters were able to restore power to the circuit while isolating the receptacle.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a suspected gas leak in a Lebanon Rd. house.

On June 19, firefighters were called to Aspen Rd. because a grocery delivery truck’s front brakes overheated and started smoking. The driver realized the situation at a delivery stop and discharged an ABC extinguisher on it. Firefighters assisted until the fire was completely out. They stood by while the driver made contact for a tow,

On June 19, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchnson River Parkway.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Fox Meadow Rd. June 19.

A falling branch knocked down power lines on Herkimer Rd. June 20. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.

Firefighters helped paramedics lift a patient out of the ambulance and get the patient back inside an Edgewood house June 22.

On June 22, firefighters assisted at a three-car accident, with injuries on the Hutchnson River Parkway.

This report covering police and fire department activity from June 16 – 22 has been compiled from official information.

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