Police Report: Scarsdale Man Arrested Following Traffic Stop, More Stolen Tools and Disorderly Conduct by Customers

Bronx River Pathway.Arrested
On May 11, following a traffic stop for speeding in a school zone on Mamaroneck Rd., police arrested John Holzberg, 32, of Scarsdale, on charges of speeding in a school zone and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle due to a suspended license. While checking Holzberg's background, police discovered an active arrest warrant issued out of Norwalk, Connecticut. Police in that jurisdiction were contacted for possible pickup from Westchester County Jail. Police issued Holzberg an appearance ticket for the vehicle and traffic offenses committed in Scarsdale, returnable on May 13 at Scarsdale Village Justice Court.

Stolen
A contractor building a house at a Heathcote Rd. construction site reported that 15-20 tools were stolen from the job site on May 11.

Scam
A Heathcote Rd. man said someone posing as a Verizon employee contacted him and offered free services and a cell phone. The alleged "employee" then asked for the man's debit card information. At that time, the man realized it was a scam and hung up.

Domestic Matters
On May 11, a Village man reported concerns that his wife is driving her car daily. Police provided recommendations on how to address the situation. Police also advised that since the car is registered solely in the wife's name, she has the right to drive it.

Disorderly Conduct
On May 14, an East Parkway business owner asked for help with a female customer who was yelling and threatening employees over a refund disagreement. The female customer peacefully left the property without incident, although she refused to identify herself. She was advised that the business would no longer welcome her on its property in the future.

On May 16, a 7-Eleven employee on Scarsdale Ave. reported that teenagers were acting in a disorderly fashion and threatening her. Patrol arrived on scene and spoke with teenagers in the store who were causing a ruckus. Patrol had them apologize to the employee.

Welfare Check
On May 13, police checked the welfare of a Palmer Ave. woman after her brother said he was unable to reach her for two days. She was okay and told police she would call her brother.

Wrong House
On May 14, a Wakefield Rd. resident described an unusual incident that concerned her. Police went to the house and reviewed doorbell camera footage of an unmarked white work van pulling into her driveway. The operator exited the vehicle and removed a ladder and drop cloth. The operator shortly thereafter loaded the equipment back into the van and left the area. Patrol advised the woman that it was most likely a worker who came to the wrong address.

Suspicious
A Sheldrake Rd. resident reported that a suspicious man came to his house and purported to be a meter reader May 15. He allegedly said he was selling meter reading services. The resident thought it was suspicious, since the man lacked a badge, identification, uniform or paperwork. Police advised to call back if the man appeared again.

Broken Window
A car parked in the Dean Field parking lot at Scarsdale HIgh School sustained a broken windshield from a baseball. Police advised the owner to speak with school officials.

Cars and Roadways
A car parked in an Overhill Rd. backyard without permission was moved after police located the owner May 11.

On May 11, police issued a 62-year-old White Plains driver summonses for driving with a suspended registration and an unregistered motor vehicle following a traffic stop on Heathcote Rd.

On May 11, police notified Verizon about a low-hanging wire on Sprague Rd.

On May 13, around 2:30 a.m., police noticed a car's lights had been left on on Brookline Rd. Police contacted the owner, and she turned them off.
Patrol removed a fallen branch from Heathcote Rd. May 14.

On May 14, police issued a 72-year-old Pelham driver summonses for driving with a suspended registration and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle following a traffic stop on Post Rd.

A fox in a Fox Meadow yard.
Photo credit: Claudine GecelOn May 16, police twice corrected loose manhole cover on Fenimore Rd. They placed a traffic cone there to warn motorists and pedestrians.

Police collected traffic cones left on Chase Rd. May 16.

Police asked highway workers to trim branches to make stop signs more visible at Crossway and Heathcote Rd. May 17.

On May 17, police issued a 29-year-old Yonkers driver summonses for driving with a suspended registration, unlicensed driving and speeding following a traffic stop on Popham Rd.

Village Code
On May 11, police issued a summons to a solicitor who was found to be soliciting without a permit on Catherine Rd.

On May 13, police issued summonses related to illegally placed signs on Hutchinson Ave.
Police removed illegally posted signs from Hutchinson Ave. May 13, Weaver St., Fox Meadow Rd. and Mamaroneck Rd. May 14, Heathcote Rd. May 15, Sprague Rd. and Brite Ave. May 16, and Mamaroneck Rd. May 17. Police issued summonses as appropriate.

Kids were blowing whistles on Greendale Rd. at 11:30 p.m., May 15. Police asked the kids to keep the noise level down.

Police asked a Meadow Rd. party host to lower the volume of music May 16.

Police found an excessive amount of construction nails on Cooper Rd on May 17. Police and a police aide swept up and disposed of the nails. Police and a police aide swept up the nails and disposed of them.

A driver locked his keys inside his car on East Parkway May 17. Police reached into the car through a partially open window and retrieved the keys.

Dogs
A mobile groomer working at a Forest Lane house reported that the customer's dog got loose and ran away May 14. Police helped look for the dog but were unable to locate it.

On May 15, Greenacres Ave. residents complained about a neighbor's barking dog. Police contacted the neighbor who was on his way home to bring the dog inside.

On May 16, an 18-year-old White Plains man walked into headquarters to report that a dog attacked and bit him on Greendale Rd. He also reported getting into an argument with the dog's owner after the attack. Police provided him with a dog-bite form and reported the incident to the Westchester County health department.

Lost and Found
A resident reported losing his NYPD surgeon ID May 11.

An unattended briefcase was found near the intersection of Boniface Circle and Spencer Place after a caller reported it May 15.
A purse and jacket were found on an Olmsted Rd. bench May 16. Police identified the owner and returned the items.

Firefighters
On May 13, a Chateaux Circle resident reported that a bathroom vanity light fixture had been intermittently smoking since 2025. Firefighters checked the fixture and noticed burnt marks around one of the bulbs. Firefighters advised the resident to change the bulb, but the resident refused to do so. The resident also reported that one stove knob was missing. The resident asked firefighters to verify that no gas was leaking because of the missing stove knob. Firefighters advised replacing the knob, and they verified there was no gas leak.

Firefighters assisted at a car accident on Nelson Rd. May 14.

Firefighters helped a driver get back inside the driver's car after an accidental lockout in a Scarsdale Ave. parking lot.

On May 16, firefighters accessed a property on Quentin Rd. after a carbon monoxide alarm activated while the homeowners were away. They found elevated CO levels in the house due to a faulty propane-fired boiler. They shut the boiler, ventilated the house and stood by for Con Edison.

This report covering police and fire department activity from May 11-17 has been compiled from official information.