Suspect accused of cashing fake checks against Mamaroneck Road woman's account

Grand Larceny: Suriela Suriel, 30, of Freeport, was arrested on charges of third-degree grand larceny Oct. 15. Suriel is accused of receiving a fraudulent check for $4,850, written against a Mamaroneck Road resident's bank account in July. Suriel allegedly deposited the check into her Citibank account on July 23 and proceeded to make three withdrawals totaling $4,800. The owner of the bank account experienced a financial loss of $4,850 due to the fraudulent activity. Following her arrest, Suriel was arraigned at Scarsdale Village Justice Court before Judge John Galloway. Bail was set at $2,000 cash or bond, and a temporary order of protection was issued, in favor of the victim. Suriel was unable to post bail; so she was taken to Westchester County Jail. According to the arrest report, Suriel and the victim were not acquainted with each other.

Attempted Bank Robbery: Greenburgh Police report an attempted robbery at the Chase Bank at 409 Tarrytown Road on Wednesday October 22 at 5:30 pm. Employees and customers told police that the suspect handed a bankteller a note demanding money. No weapon was displayed. He then fled on foot and no money was taken. The suspect was described as having a thin build, approximately 5'11, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a black screen covering over the face, and beige/light colored pants. The Greenburgh Detective Division is actively investigatingthismatter and asks anyone with information to contact them at 914 682-5331.

Stolen jewels:
On Oct. 14, a Walworth Avenue woman reported seven pieces of jewelry had been stolen from her house in September. The missing jewelry included the following pieces: one gold and diamond necklace, one gold necklace with five semi-precious stones, two pairs of diamond earrings, a diamond and sapphire bracelet with matching earrings and a diamond tennis bracelet. The woman said she last wore the jewelry in May. She provided police with rough information about people who have been in her house since that time.

Stolen mower:
On Oct. 14, a landscaper called police from his truck, while following a vehicle whose occupants allegedly stole landscaping equipment from him the previous day. Police stopped the landscaper and the followed vehicle on Mamaroneck Road. They stood by for New Rochelle Police who were handling the report of the alleged theft.

Stolen goods:
On Oct. 18, a Cambridge Road man reported items were stolen from him during a recent move. He wanted to compile a full list of missing items and research the moving company before filing a report.

Criminal mischief:
On Oct. 13, an Olmsted Road man reported someone opened his unlocked 1984 BMW, cut the dashboard and stole loose coins while the car was parked in his driveway sometime between Oct. 6 and 12. The man said a similar incident occurred four years ago, when his wallet was stolen from the car. The man estimated the damage to be around $2,000.

Dispute at DeCicco's:
On Oct. 16, an employee of DeCicco's Marketplace reported an escalating argument with his manager Oct. 13. The employee said he was using his cell phone at work because of a family emergency. The manager told the employee to get off his cell phone, as per company policy. When the employee went to the restroom, the manager allegedly followed him and continued the argument. The employee alleged he was pushed into a metal storage rack during the argument, told to punch out of work and go home. Later, the men encountered each other at the train station. They started arguing about the incident again, until the employee boarded the train. The employee said he was feeling discomfort in his shoulder following the incident and needed medical attention. Police consulted the store owner about reviewing video footage for follow-up.

Harassment:
On Nov. 15, a business owner reported two white men in their fifties, one with a heavy Russian accent, have been coming to her business and asking many questions about the business and its clients. The woman said the men speak very aggressively, and it makes her uncomfortable. She believes her former partner may be sending the men to intimidate her. Police advised her to call headquarters if the men return.

Fraudulent tax return:
On Oct. 15, a Rectory Lane couple reported their Social Security numbers were used to file a fraudulent tax return. The couple's accountant discovered the problem when he was unable to file the couple's legitimate 2013 tax return due. The couple was advised to contact the IRS and monitor their credit report.

Broken windows:
On Oct. 16, a Brewster Road woman discovered the rear window of her car had been shattered. Police did not detect any sign of criminal mischief. Instead, the damage seemed to have been caused by a nearby tree with numerous dead limbs.

An errant softball cracked the windshield of a 2000 Ford Explorer parked at a youth softball event at Supply Field Oct. 19. The driver wanted to file a report for documentation purposes only.

Asleep:
At 10:45 p.m., Oct. 14, police advised a woman sleeping on a bench outside Scarsdale Public Library that she was not allowed to sleep there. She left the property, and patrol departed.

Medication:
A Quaker Ridge woman called 911 to complain about her medication schedule Oct. 15. The woman's mother said the medication was not due to be given until 3 p.m., and it was only 10 a.m. The mother said her daughter was being "unruly and verbally abusive." Police advised the woman to refrain from yelling at her mother and to not call 911 for non-police matters.

UPS truck:
A Brewster Road woman alleged a UPS truck damaged her sprinkler system and grass after driving over her lawn Oct. 16. Police did not notice any obvious damage to the sprinkler system. The report noted only a muddy tire imprint deemed to be "minor." Nevertheless, the homeowner requested a report for follow-up with UPS.

Rifles:
On Oct. 17, an Edgewood resident surrendered two rifles to headquarters for destruction. The resident said he had owned the guns for several years and no longer wanted them.

Missing child:
At approximately 6 p.m., Oct. 17, a woman called police because she could not find her 8-year-old son. Police called the house of a Sherbrooke Road friend, discovered the son was there and reunited him with his mother.

Unwanted calls:
A woman reported receiving phone calls asking for her deceased husband Oct. 19. Police called the number from which the calls originated and learned it belonged to a nonprofit organization. The caller was canvassing for donations and had not realized the husband had died.

Stuck elevator:
Police and firefighters opened the elevator in Christie Place garage to release an elderly man who was stuck inside Oct. 19. The man said he had parked his car in the garage and was attempting to leave the garage when the elevator stopped unexpectedly. After the man was released, patrol walked him home to Popham Road. In the meantime, the elevator was put out of service, and "out of order' signs were placed on its doors. A maintenance crew was scheduled for the next business day.

Cars and roadways:
Patrol spoke with a construction foreman and a blacktop crew about workers' vehicles parked on Park Road in a manner that obstructed traffic Oct. 14. The foreman and crew stated they would soon move their vehicles into the driveway and use flagmen in the meantime.

Patrol informed the highway department about damaged wires hanging at the corner of Nelson and Rodney roads Oct. 15.

On Oct. 17, a woman locked her keys inside her car on Heathcote Road. Police called for roadside assistance.

The water department was notified that a worker struck a water main on Hampton Road Oct. 18.

A parked green Mini Cooper was idling on Autenreith Road for more than an hour Oct. 18. Police tracked down the owner, who returned to the car and turned it off. He said he left in a rush and mistakenly got out of the car without shutting down the engine.

A caller reported a sinkhole on Fox Meadow Road, near Ogden Road, Oct. 19. Police investigated the hole and determined it was the result of road work in progress. Police notified the highway department and inquired about metal plates to cover the hole.
Four car accidents were reported in the village this week.

License plates:
On Oct. 14, an employee from a Popham Road Church told police the church had recently sold ten cars but had not removed the license plates prior to sale. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles contacted him, stating there were outstanding tickets on some of the cars. He was advised by the DMV to report the plates as lost and submit the report for proper resolution.

Dog:
A Jefferson Road man found a loose German Shepherd in his yard and held until police picked it up Oct. 14. Shortly after taking the dog to headquarters, the dog's owner arrived and retrieved the dog. Police issued the owner a summons for having a dog at large.

Village code:
On Oct. 14, callers reported political signs posted in public space on Greenances Avenue and Berkeley and Brayton roads. Police removed the signs and took them to headquarters, in accordance with village code.

On Oct. 17, police advised Rural Road construction workers that village code prevents the use of power equipment before 8 a.m. The workers said they would abide by village code.

At 10:15,  pm on Oct. 17, a person reported lights were still on at the tennis courts on Wayside Lane. Patrol went to the courts and spoke to two tennis players. They said they had lost track of time, turned off the lights and left the courts.

Lost and found:
Police used a store discount tag to identify the owner of keys found in village center and return the keys to him Oct. 14.

A person found a black cardholder wallet at the intersection of Greenacres Avenue and Farley Road Oct. 15. Police vouchered the wallet at headquarters for safekeeping.

On Oct. 15, a high school student reported losing a black bi-fold wallet near the football field at Scarsdale High School. It contained his driver's license, Social Security card, school ID and a credit card.

The owner of a lost iPhone and wallet came to headquarters to pick up her property Oct. 15.

A person found a ring containing car and house keys on Scarsdale Avenue and brought it to headquarters Oct. 16.

A person found a wallet in the area of Pelhamdale Ave, in the village of Pelham, and brought it to headquarters Oct. 18.

Fire

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a reported indoor gas odor on Fox Meadow Road Oct. 13.

A contractor digging for a water line accidentally broke a gas line on Innes Road Oct. 14. The contractor crimped and secured the gas line prior to the fire department's arrival. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.

Firefighters removed a generator from a garage because it was leaking gasoline Oct. 16. They applied absorbent to the spill.

Firefighters checked a Griffen Avenue house after a fluorescent bulb malfunctioned and started releasing smoke Oct. 17. They confirmed the house and the light fixture were safe.

Firefighters isolated a sparking wire in a Huntington Avenue basement that was under renovation Oct. 18. They shut off the circuit breaker attached to the affected wire and advised the resident to consult with the electrician working on the project.

This week, firefighters assisted at two car accidents in the village. They responded to 10 false alarms caused by device malfunction, cooking smoke, construction dust, system testing and shower steam.

Scarsdale Village Justice Court

Marcus Green pleaded guilty to the reduced charges of driving without a license and disobeying a traffic control device. He was fined $436.

Sujan P. Mehta pleased guilty to the reduced charges of driving without a license and disobeying a traffic control device. He was fined $458.

Omar Anthony Pulido was arraigned on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), DWI with a blood alcohol level of at least .08 of one percent and speeding (56/30). His license was suspended pending prosecution. Pulido was assigned, for evaluation, to Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities. The case was adjourned to Nov. 19.

Ashley E. Stevens was arraigned on charges of DWI (first offense). Her license was suspended pending prosecution. Stevens was assigned, for evaluation, to Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities. The case was adjourned to Nov. 12.

Two cases involving youth offenders were sealed.

The court issued five warrant letters to defendants who did not appear in court as directed. Also, three defendants charged with village code violations did not show up for their scheduled court appearances.

Adjournments included some cases with the following charges: first-degree operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs, DWI (first offense), aggravated DWI, DWI with a blood alcohol level of at least .08 of one percent, third-degree possession of marijuana, violation of probation, second-degree possession of a forged instrument, petit larceny, third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, fifth-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, various vehicle and traffic offenses and village code violations.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 13-19 and the Scarsdale Village Justice Court calendar from Oct. 15 was compiled from official information.

Make a difference! Police sponsor donation drive for women's shelter

The Scarsdale Police Benevolent Association is sponsoring an important donation drive for My Sister's Place, a nonprofit agency that advocates and provides shelter for victims of domestic violence in Westchester County. Targeted around Halloween, the PBA asks parents to encourage their children to forgo the purchase of the many mischief-making items such as eggs, shaving cream, "silly string," matches, cigarette lighters, toothpaste, hair spray and toilet paper. Instead, this money can be better used toward the purchase of items that will benefit women and children who must seek solace in the shelter. My Sister's Place will gratefully accept any of the following items:
1. Diapers - My Sister's Place is in constant, dire need of diapers; and the supply has been impossibly low. All sizes will be accepted, but the larger sizes (4,5,6) are most in demand.
2. Baby wipes
3. New twin-size sheet sets
Donated goods can be dropped off in the lobby of Scarsdale Police Headquarters, located at Tompkins and Fenimore Roads, day or night, from now until Nov. 18, 2014. The PBA will deliver all donations to the shelter, along with the PBA's own contributions to the cause. Residents of the shelter have been extremely grateful for the generous support afforded by the Scarsdale Community in the past, and the PBA is looking forward to another successful drive this year.

This police report is sponsored by Scarsdale Security who does more than just security. Contact them about remote video for your home or business. Call 914-722-2200 or visit their website.