Police arrest suspect for fraudulent checks and ring in New Year with arrest of two drivers and rash of car break-ins

Check fraud suspect arrested: On Dec. 28, police arrested Nelson Bayron, 55, of New York City, on charges of third-degree grand larceny and second-degree possession of a forged instrument, both felonies. The arrest was related to an incident involving forged Citibank checks, written against a 50-year-old Ogden Road man's account. Bayron was arraigned at Scarsdale Village Justice Court. Bail was set at $5,000 cash or $15,000 bond. Bayron was unable to post bail; so he was remanded to Westchester County Jail, pending a court date of Dec. 30.

DWI
Following a two-car accident at Murray Hill and Post roads at 3:15 a.m., Jan. 1, police arrested Lea Waldman, 67, of White Plains, on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense) and first-degree operation of a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of .08 of one percent. While interviewing the drivers about the accident, police noticed Waldman's speech was slurred and her eyes were glassy. She admitted to having a glass of wine at her daughter's house at approximately 10:30 p.m. Waldman failed field sobriety tests, and an Alcosensor test measured Waldman's blood alcohol level at .10. Waldman was arrested and her car was parked at the Scarsdale library. She was released on her own recognizance to her husband and issued an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court on Jan. 13.

Driver arrested
After pulling over a car for speeding on Post Road, police realized the driver – Jose Raphael Parada, 23, of Yonkers – had numerous suspensions and revocations of his driver's license in 2013, 2014 and 2015. These were the result of lapsed insurance, failure to answer summonses, failure to pay fines and the possession and/or sale of drugs. While talking to Parada, police noticed a smell of alcohol and marijuana in the car. Patrol performed a field sobriety test on Parada, and he passed the test. An additional intoximeter test indicated a very slight presence of alcohol in Parada's system, but it was below the level of impairment. Parada told police one of his three female passengers had been smoking marijuana and drinking Hennesey at a business establishment in Mount Vernon. Parada said he and his female companions were on their way to White Plains to get food. Parada was arrested on charges of second-degree unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, speeding and operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver. The three female passengers, between the ages of 22 and 26, were all under the influence of alcohol and began arguing with each other. Patrol told them to separate and offered to call them a taxi. One passenger called an Uber cab on her own and left the scene, saying she did not want any part of what was going on with Parada. Patrol offered the other two passengers a ride to headquarters where they were instructed to wait in the lobby. One of the passengers posted $200 cash bail for Parada, and he was released with an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court. Parada's car was secured in the parking lot of Scarsdale library, where it would be picked up by Parada's cousin. It sustained a right-side flat tire, due to Parada striking the curb when he pulled to the side during the initial traffic stop.

Nude Photos:
An Ossining man was arrested for taking photos of children at the Marriott Hotel in Tarrytown at 2:20 pm on January 2. Victor Weil, age 71 of Ossining was a guest at the hotel and went to the pool where children were swimming. When he started taking photos of the children with his iPad, parents grew alarmed and called security. He agreed to delete the photos and then parents found naked photos of a 3 year old child who was being changed at the pool. Police arrived and called Greenburgh EMS to take Weil to the Westchester County Medical Center due to a medical condition. He then surrendered to Greenburgh Police and was arraigned and remanded to Westchester County Jail bail was set at $5000.00 cash/$1000.00 bond.

Car break-ins
Two cars belonging a family on Parkfield Road were opened and rummaged through overnight Dec. 29. The owner of the cars first thought nothing had been stolen from the cars, but later she reported a GPS device had been stolen from one of the cars. While police were investigating this incident, a neighbor also reported two cars parked in his driveway had also been entered and rummaged through. The neighbor told police a small bucket of change and miscellaneous items had been stolen. A further check of cars on Parkfield Road brought patrol's attention to another car that appeared to have been gone through. The homeowner was unavailable; so patrol left a note in the mailbox.

On Dec. 30, a Fenimore Road woman reported finding her car's glove box open, with the contents strewn about on the passenger seat. A $100 pair of men's Calvin Klein sunglasses and an unknown amount of change were discovered missing. Everything was in order when the owner parked the car in her driveway the previous night.

On Jan. 3, a Lebanon Road resident reported his car was entered the previous night, and an iPod and a charging cable were stolen, and the contents of the glove box were strewn on the passenger seat.

Domestic matters
A mother summoned help from police at 2 a.m., Jan. 1, stating her son was upset because of an argument with his ex-girlfriend and had become violent with her husband and family members. Patrol interviewed the son and husband separately. They each said no physical altercation had occurred. Police calmed the situation and recommended professional advice if the issue persists.

On Jan. 2, police stood by while a Cohawney Road man retrieved personal belongings from his house.

Missing grandmother
A School Lane resident informed police that her 87-year-old grandmother, who suffers from dementia, had wandered off at approximately 7 a.m., Jan. 2. The granddaughter reported her grandmother's absence shortly before 9 a.m. While police were gathering information at the School Lane house, the granddaughter received word that her grandmother had been found by Greenburgh police and was in their care. Prior to patrol's departure, the grandmother was reunited with her granddaughter.

Criminal mischief
A streetlight was damaged at Sycamore and Boulder Brook roads Dec. 30. According to highway department personnel, the lamp seemed to have been shot with an air rifle. Several holes were in the glass, and the bulb was damaged.

Around 10 p.m., Jan. 1, one Colvin Road resident, one Brookby Road resident and two Park Road residents reported their houses had been struck by eggs. Police canvassed the area for possible egg throwers, but did not find any.

Parking dispute
Two Garth Road business owners got into an argument over a parking space on Garth Road Dec. 30. Patrol advised the business owners they could have handled the situation better and advised them to call police over future parking space disputes.

Loud noise
A Butler Road resident reported a loud noise coming from behind a neighbor's house, while the neighbor was away Dec. 31. Patrol walked to the back of the house and found a generator running. Everything was deemed to be in good order.

Mail
On Jan. 2, a Fox Meadow Road resident reported seeing someone steal mail via his home surveillance system. Patrol caught up with the alleged mail thief, who was a U.S. Postal Employee. She advised she had picked up mail that had accidentally been delivered to the Fox Meadow Road address, which had a mail hold order in place.

Anyone there?
Police checked the perimeter of a Myrtledale Road house after the homeowner's daughter heard someone knocking on the door at 10 p.m., Jan. 2. The girl did not answer the door, and the person apparently left. Police did not find any suspicious individuals in the area.

Suspicious item
A caller reported a suspicious package left by the side of Brewster and Olmsted roads Jan. 3. Police investigation determined the package was a garbage can inside a large, black, plastic garbage bag. Patrol requested removal by the sanitation department.

Cars and roadways
A Johnson Road resident reported a car driving on the road, shining a spotlight on all houses on the street at 4:20 a.m., Dec. 31. The caller thought it was suspicious; so police went to the scene. Patrol interviewed the driver who said he was currently working a newspaper route, was new to the area and was using a light to better see the house numbers.

Seven car accidents were reported in the village this week.

Loud kids
Police dispersed noisy kids from Post Road shortly before 12 a.m., Jan. 3. A nearby homeowner said her son was having a party and uninvited guests showed up. Police helped her clear the uninvited guests and made sure all kids left in a safe and orderly manner.

Found wallet
A wallet was found near the intersection of Hamilton and Richelieu roads Dec. 29. It contained three bank cards and over $500 in cash. Police contacted Chase to ask that a banking representative make contact with the wallet's owner. Police vouchered the wallet for safekeeping in the meantime.

Firefighters
A Secor Road resident accidentally left a stove knob in the "on" position, causing minor gas leakage and an odor of gas in the house Dec. 28.

An electrical burning odor in a Mamaroneck Road house was caused by overheated circuits, which the homeowner disconnected before firefighters arrived, Dec. 28.
While investigating a carbon monoxide alarm in a Carstensen Road house, firefighters discovered a flue was in the closed position during the operation of a gas fireplace Dec. 28.

Firefighters called Con Edison to further investigate, and they advised residents on proper fireplace use.

Firefighters helped a disabled motorist on Foxhall Place Dec. 30.

Firefighters detected a gas odor near a stove in a Barry Road kitchen Jan. 1. They advised the homeowner to service the stove before using it again.

A Deerfield Lane resident reported three deer trapped in the backyard. When firefighters arrived, the deer jumped the fence and ran toward an open field.

This week, firefighters assisted at six car accidents in the village and on parkways. They responded to three false carbon monoxide alarms and 16 false fire alarms caused by device malfunction, workers, cooking smoke, burnt food, the spraying of foam insulation, candles and battery testing.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Dec. 28, 2015, to Jan. 3, 2016, was compiled from official information.

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