Police Report: $1,200 Coin Stolen from Package, Fraudulent Prescriptions and Kids Doing Donuts

Photo Credit: Shelley GrafsteinStolen: A resident walked into headquarters to report that he ordered a collectible coin valued at $1,267.48 from a reputable website. When he received the package containing the coin, however, the package was empty. It had been sealed with two different types of tape, indicating that it had possibly been opened and re-sealed. The company requested a refund to be able to issue a refund.

Identity theft
On Feb. 25, a Mamaroneck Rd. woman reported that her medical ID was being used to write and fill false prescriptions since February 2025. The fraudulent prescriptions amounted to over $250,000. She became aware of the matter after a health insurance company investigated some of the prescriptions.

Unwanted messages
On Feb. 27, an Aspen Rd. resident reported receiving unwanted messages from an anonymous person, possibly through fake accounts.. The resident suspected the messages were being sent by a known acquaintance. Police called the acquaintance, and the acquaintance denied sending the messages.

Cars and roadways
On Feb. 23, police blocked off Drake Rd. with caution tape because of fallen wires.

Police blocked one lane of Oak Lane because of a fallen tree Feb. 23.
Fallen wires were addressed on Richelieu Rd. Feb. 23.

A car was blocking Cambridge Rd. Feb. 23. Police asked the driver to move the car.

On Feb. 24, police asked the drivers of illegally parked cars to move them in order to make the roadway passable.

Police assisted with traffic control on Fenimore Rd. while a driver changed a flat tire Feb. 25.

Police asked a driver to move his car because it was parked over the double yellow line on Mamaroneck Rd. Feb. 25.

Verizon was notified about a fallen wire on Meadow Rd. Feb. 25.

On Feb. 26, high school students were asked to move their parked cars from Hampton Rd.

Police stood by a disabled car on Sylvan Lane, until the car was able to be removed by tow Feb. 26.

Police removed a stone from Fenimore Rd. Feb. 28.

A water cap was loose on Stratton Rd. and Winward Lane Feb. 28. A sinkhole was forming in the area. The water department replaced the water cap, and the highway department was notified about the sinkhole, for repair.

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

Police conducted traffic stops this week which resulted in issuing summonses to five drivers, for licensing, registration, inspection and insurance violations.

Assistance
A resident called 911 on Feb. 24 to suggest the placement of a stop sign. Police advised the caller to only use 911 for emergencies, and to reach out to the business line of the Village to discuss suggestions about stop signs and similar matters.
Police observed a partially collapsed Bilco door on East Parkway Feb. 27. They made the doors safe and attempted to notify the owner.

Youth
Police received a report of approximately 20 youth, in 10 cars, doing donuts on Boulevard Rd. Feb. 27. Police went to the scene and observed youth loitering in cars. The youth were dispersed.

Dog
A large dog was found on Brewster Rd. Feb. 25. It had no collar or tags. A veterinarian read the dog’s chip, and police contacted the owner. The owner picked up the dog and received a summons for having a dog at large.

Lost and found
A wallet was found on Garth Rd. Feb. 26. Police returned it to its owner who was at a Garth Rd. business Feb. 26.

Firefighters
On Feb. 23, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Scarsdale Ave.

On Feb. 23, a one-ton dump truck was on fire in a Mamaroneck Rd. parking lot. The engine compartment and cab were on fire. Firefighters extinguished the fire.

Water from snow was leaking into a Hathaway Rd. house, which caused a false alarm because of water intrusion into a smoke alarm, Feb. 23.

On Feb. 23, firefighters attempted to help a locked-out Stratton Rd. resident. However, they could not open the door without causing damage; so they recommended calling a locksmith instead.

On Feb. 23, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Scarsdale Ave.

On Feb. 24, firefighters opened the doors of a stuck elevator at the Scarsdale train station to free a person caught inside. The elevator was put out of commission, and officials were notified.

Firefighters assisted with a car accident on Secor Rd. Feb. 24.

On Feb. 25, firefighters assisted a Carman Rd. resident with a leaking tub drain.

On Feb. 25, a Crossway resident attempted to light a fireplace fire with the chimney flue closed. Firefighters put out the fire and opened the flue. They instructed the resident about safe use of fireplaces.

A two-car accident resulted in a vehicle rollover on Post Rd. Feb. 25. Firefighters assisted, and Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps took six occupants to Westchester Medical Center.

An electrical odor in a Springdale Rd. house was caused by a burnt-out LED bulb Feb. 26.

On Feb. 26, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Bronx River Parkway.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas odor at a Brookline Rd. house Feb. 26.

On Feb. 28, burning candles ignited a window sill, carpet and window glazing at a Fox Meadow Rd. temple. The temple was evacuated and staff extinguished the fire with a dry chemical extinguisher. Firefighters made sure the fire was out, overhauled the area and let people back inside the temple.

This report covering police and fire department activity from February 23 – March 1 has been compiled from official information.