Police Report: Cat Fight and a Pizza Scam

Pizza delivery scam: A Weaver St. resident reported receiving multiple food deliveries for food that was not actually ordered by anyone at her address. The ordered pizzas were from a local pizzeria. They advised that similar incidents have happened at least three times in the past. Police advised the pizzeria manager to refrain from taking orders set to be delivered to that address.

Lottery ticket
On Aug. 31, a 7-Eleven employee called police because a customer was acting disorderly. The customer allegedly demanded a refund for a lottery ticket since the ticket was not successful, and the customer did not win thew Powerball. The employee explained that there were no refunds on lottery tickets. The customer began acting up but left before police arrived.

Cat
An Olmsted Rd. resident reported that she adopted a cat in 2019 in order to help with her granddaughter’s therapy and took responsibility for paying for the cat’s food and vet care. In 2022, the resident’s daughter took the cat, and the cat has been living with her since, although the resident still pays for the cat’s food and vet bills. The resident wanted the cat bac, but the daughter allegedly refused to return the cat. Police spoke with the daughter who said she is emotionally attached to the cat and does not want to return the cat. She acknowledged that her parents still assist with paying for some of the cat’s expenses. Police advised them it was a civil matter.

Bicycle
A light green LIV bicycle was left at the end of a Bradley Rd. driveway by the girl who rode it to her friend’s house Aug. 28. It disappeared while the girl was visiting her friend. Since it was left at the curb, it is logical that someone picked it up, mistaking it for trash. The owner hope it might be returned.

Domestic matter
A Stratton Rd. mother reported her adult son was using profanity and having an outburst with her Aug. 27. She told police she was dissatisfied with her son’s current lifestyle. Police advised both mother and son about how to seek assistance in dealing with their issues.

On Aug. 28, police recommended counseling resources to a Brown Rd. mother and son after they reported a verbal dispute that caused frustration.

Harassment
A Valley Rd. resident reported a man whom she has blocked by phone has been sending her unwanted emails and letters Aug. 28. She requested extra ridebys.

Civil matters
On Aug. 26, a Murray Hill Rd. medical doctor reported having a dispute with her billing company. The billing company, as a result, blocked her access to important information related to her patients’ medical care. Police advised her it was a civil matter. She said she would try to resolve it directly with the billing company.

On Aug. 27, a Madison Rd. landlord reported that her tenants vacated her rental property and then returned to retrieve items, and she wanted to document the incident. She said the tenants were breaking their lease, and she was responsible to throw out all items left behind. Then, the tenants returned to pick up couches that they had left behind. They arrived unannounced. She asked police to document the incident.

Death
An 89-year-old Elm Rd. woman died at home Aug. 31.Photo Credit: Shelley Grafstein

Help
Police closed a front door on Brewster Rd. that was accidentally left open Aug. 27.

Police closed a garage door on Fox Meadow Rd. that was accidentally left open Aug. 28.

Police closed a car trunk on Lebanon Rd. that was accidentally left open Aug. 30.

An outdoor sprinkler was malfunctioning on Church Lane Aug. 30. Police consulted with the resident who turned it off.

On Aug. 31, police conducted a welfare check of an 89-year-old man, at the request of his daughters who could not get in touch with him. He was OK and had just slept in, he said.

Using a spare key, police helped an Edgewood Lane resident get into her house after coming home from the hospital after midnight Sept. 1.

On Sept. 1, a man wearing a hospital gown, with a bandage on his head, was seen walking on Fenimore Rd. He asked for directions to the train station but declined further assistance.

Photos
An Asian woman in her 50s wearing a suit jacket was observed to be photographing houses on Garden Rd. Aug. 27. A resident complained. Police questioned the woman who said she was walking and photographing beautiful houses and flowers. Police advised her to stay off people’s property while taking pictures.

Doorbell
At 10:30 p.m., Aug. 27, someone got out of a white car, rang a resident’s doorbell and left. When the resident answered the door, the person got out of the white car and screamed. There was no sensible reason for the behavior.

Air quality
Parkfield Rd. residents complained of air pollution caused by construction work on the street Aug. 30. Police spoke with a construction crew that said they would be more careful going forward while cutting concrete.

Pedestrian struck
On Aug. 26, a pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Heathcote Rd. and Morris Lane.

Cars and roadways
On Aug. 25, police informed the highway department about a loose storm drain, which was promptly repaired.
On Aug. 26, a Porsche would not start at Spencer Place and East Parkway. Police helped the driver contact AAA for assistance.
Police put a dislodged manhole cover back in place on Gatehouse Ln. Aug. 27.
Following a traffic stop on Aug. 29, police issued a summons to a 23-year-old Ossining driver for unlicensed driving and a suspended registration.
Following a traffic stop for speeding on Post Rd. Aug. 30, police issued an 18-year-old Irvington driver a summons for a suspended registration.
An improperly parked car was interfering with the farmer’s market Aug. 31. Police spoke with the owner, who moved the car.
Police resecured a loose manhole cover on Hampton Rd. Sept. 1.
Five car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.

Dog bite
A Rock Creek Lane man reported his wife had been bitten by a dog Sept. 1. He cancelled police response before patrol could arrive.

Lost and found
A debit card was found on Scarsdale Ave. Sept. 1. Police vouchered it for safekeeping.

A credit card was found on Mamaroneck Rd., near the middle school, Sept. 1. Police vouchered it for safekeeping.

Village code
On Aug. 29, police advised a Parkfield Rd. resident of a noise complaint. The resident lowered the volume of music related to a party.
On Aug. 30, police advised a Hampton Rd. resident of a noise complaint. The resident lowered the volume of music related to a party.
On Aug. 30, police advised a Secor Rd. party manager that neighbors complained of noise. The manager said the party would be concluding shortly and lowered the volume of the music.
On Aug. 30, police advised a Boulevard resident of a noise complaint. The resident lowered the volume of music related to a party.
On Aug. 30, police advised a Cornell St. resident of a noise complaint. The resident lowered the volume of music related to a party.
On Aug. 31, police removed illegally posted signs from Heathcote Rd., Post Rd. and Walworth Ave. Summonses were issued as appropriate.
On Sept. 1, police removed illegally posted signs from Brite Ave. Summonses were issued as appropriate.

Firefighters
On Aug. 26, a dead squirrel at the base of a Rural Rd. utility pole apparently caused an electrical transfomer to short circuit, according to firefighters. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.

Gas leaks in a Murray Hill Rd. boiler room caused firefighters to shut down the boiler. They stood by for Con Edison Aug. 26.

On Aug. 27, firefighters assisted at a car accident at Post and Crane roads.

An oil-fired boiler malfunctioned on Saxon Woods Rd., and black smoke spewed from the chimney Aug. 27. Firefighters shut down the system and ventilated the space to eliminated some accumulated carbon monoxide. They advised the resident to repair the system.
On Aug. 30, firefighters assisted at a car accident at Post and Crane roads.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Aug. 25 – Sept. 1 has been compiled from official information.

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