Police Report Stolen Purse, Pedestrian Hit, Two Deaths and Fishing on Thin Ice

Missing purse: A Bronx woman reported placing her purse down at an Olmsted Rd. location, and then it went missing Feb. 11. It is presumed that the purse was stolen.

Vehicle and traffic arrest
On Feb. 11, police arrested Christian Cuenca-Serrano, 27, of White Plains, on charges of an uninspected motor vehicle, a permit violation involving a front seat occupant other than a supervisor, second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle (mandatory suspension), and failure to notify the DMV of a change of home address. The arrest occurred following a traffic stop on Mamaroneck Rd. Cuenca-Serrano was released on his own recognizance with an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court.

Identity theft
On Feb. 10, a Cambridge Rd. man reported being the victim of identity theft. An unknown person used the man’s information to open a fraudulent account with a company called “Upgrade.” The company sent emails about missed payments. That is how the man learned about the identity theft. The company required a police report to close the account.

On Feb. 12, a Woods Lane resident reported that someone opened a fraudulent account in his name. The account was then used in an attempt to receive a loan. The request was denied.

Help
Police provided a courtesy pickup and transport of an intoxicated person in the area of Post and Sherbrooke roads at 3 a.m., Feb. 15.

Pedestrian hit
A passerby reported seeing an older model Honda Accord strike a pedestrian at Popham Rd. and Scarsdale Ave. Feb. 9. The pedestrian got up and could walk. The driver was described as a white man wearing glasses, with dark hair. The driver said he did not see the pedestrian due to sun glare. The pedestrian was treated on the scene and refused further medical attention.

Cars and roadways
On Feb. 10, police removed a fallen wire from Palmer Ave.

On Feb. 10, police issued a 28-year-old White Plains driver summonses for operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, an unregistered motor vehicle and failure to obey a traffic control device following a Walworth Ave. traffic stop. The plates were removed, and the car was towed to the driver’s residence.

On Feb. 11, police issued a 45-year-old New Rochelle driver a summons for a suspended registration following a Walworth Ave. traffic stop.
Police taped off an area with a damaged stair on Popham Rd. for safety, pending repair Feb. 11.

On Feb. 12, police issued a 75-year-old Larchmont driver summonses for operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle following a Post Rd. traffic stop.

A Lincoln Rd. resident reported she could not exit her driveway because a car was blocking it Feb. 12. Police spoke with the car’s driver. It was a woman who said she had arrived early to view the house, which was for sale. She arrived one hour early and was told to leave the driveway and wait for her scheduled time.

Police helped a woman with a language barrier call for roadside assistance to help her open her locked car to get access to her keys Feb. 12.
A caller reported that accumulated snow was making it difficult to reach Chase Rd. parking meters Feb. 13. Police notified the highway department. Police also informed the caller about how to use an app to pay for parking in the Village.

Patrol called a tow for a car with a flat tire on Mamaroneck Rd. Feb. 15.

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

Deaths
A Cohawney Rd. resident reported an elderly neighbor passed out Feb. 9. Upon arrival, it was discovered that the 89-year-old man had died.

An 81-year-old Madison Rd. man died at home Feb. 10.

Dogs
A caller reported two loose dogs on Post Rd. Feb. 13. The caller caught one dog and held it in her fenced yard. The other dog got away. Police picked up the fenced dog and brought it to headquarters where it was later reunited with its owner.

Kids
Police saw two kids with fishing poles on Tisdale Rd. Feb. 15. They said they had been attempting to fish in a nearby pond, but did not have any luck. Police advised them of the dangers of thin ice and cautioned them to be careful of ice and snow.

Civil matter
A Garth Rd. business owner reported damage to a skylight caused by bricks that fell from an adjacent building during a construction job Feb. 13. The foreman of the job accepted responsibility for the damage and said he would work with the business owner to address the damage.

Lost and found
On Feb. 9, a resident reported losing her driver’s license somewhere in the Village.
On Feb. 10, a Mamaroneck Rd. man reported losing the front license plate to his car sometime within the last two weeks.
A resident arrived at headquarters to deliver a case for AirPods found on the Metro North train Feb. 10. Police informed MTA police.
A broken car bumper was removed from Post and Kingston roads Feb. 11.
On Feb. 12, a cell phone was found on Crest Lane. Police vouchered it for safekeeping.
On Feb. 13, a Kingston Rd. resident reported losing her driver’s license somewhere in the Village earlier in the week.
On Feb. 15, a Walworth Ave. man reported losing the front license plate to his car.

Village code
On Feb. 10, police advised two solicitors that they needed permits to solicit in the Village. The solicitors left the area of Ferncliff Rd. as a result.

Firefighters
On Feb. 9, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak inside a Garden Rd. house.
On Feb. 9, firefighters assisted an elderly Madison Rd. resident with no heat in his house Feb. 9. He reported the house had been without heat for two days. Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps was called in to evaluate the man. Firefighters were able to get the HVAC system working again.
Water was leaking in a White Rd. house Feb. 9. Firefighters shut a water valve to mitigate the leak. They advised calling a plumber.
Water was leaking in an Ogden Rd. house Feb. 9. Firefighters shut the water connection. They advised calling a plumber.
Water was leaking in a Paddington Rd. house Feb. 9. Firefighters shut the water connection. They advised calling a plumber.
Water from a burst pipe was leaking in a Greenacres Ave. house Feb. 9. Firefighters shut the water connection. They advised calling a plumber.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on Secor Rd. Feb. 11.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Feb. 9 -15 has been compiled from official information.