Police ask for help identifying deceased man found on BRP, plus a car break-in and thefts from business owners

Westchester County Police today released a sketch of the man who was found dead along the Bronx River Parkway in Yonkers earlier this month. "We are hoping that a member of the public will recognize this individual and help us to identify him," Public Safety Commissioner George N. Longworth said. "I urge anyone with information about this person to contact us." The death is being investigated by detectives from the General Investigations Unit. They can be reached at 914-864-7700 or 1-877-220-3560. All calls are confidential.

The deceased is a male Hispanic in his 50s, 5 feet 6 inches tall and about 180 pounds. His body was observed by a passing motorist about 4:45 a.m. on April 2 alongside the southbound Bronx River Parkway, a short distance south of the Scarsdale Road exit. Detectives believe the man died elsewhere and his body was left alongside the road. The cause of death is pending as detectives await the results of toxicology tests. The sketch was prepared by an NYPD artist from photos provided by the county police. Longworth thanked the NYPD for its assistance.

Hide and seek?
A member of Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps reported a woman was discovered in SVAC's fenced-in garbage area, and she said she was "hiding from her boyfriend" at 5:30 p.m., April 9. The woman was described as a Hispanic woman, with short hair, approximately 45 years old and 150 pounds, wearing dress pants and a short black coat. When the SVAC member opened the garbage area's door, he noticed the woman, who appeared to be hiding. After first stating she was "hiding from her boyfriend," the SVAC member asked if she was OK. The woman then recanted her story and said, in broken English, "It was a joke. ... I'm sorry." She left by foot on Weaver Street, in the direction of Palmer Avenue.

Car Break-in:
On April 6, a Post Road woman reported her car window was smashed overnight, and her purse, credit cards, driver's license and $200 cash were taken. The car was parked and locked at the end of the woman's driveway.

On April 9, the owner of a Chase Road clothing store reported two unauthorized charges on her Chase visa card – for $1,500 and $225. The charges were made by a business whom the owner has done business with in the past. Chase Bank representatives are looking into the matter.

On April 11, a Freightway Road business owner reported money had been taken from their cash register.

Identity thefts
A Penn Boulevard woman reported someone used her name to open an online account with One.com and fraudulently charge $60.28 to that account. She learned about it after receiving an invoice from the company.

Someone attempted to use a Fairview Court woman's credit card to purchase an Apple computer April 7. She cancelled the order after learning about it. Someone also attempted to open an account with AT&T, using the woman's personal information, and change the woman's voicemail password with Verizon.

On April 8, a Brown Road woman reported a fraudulent online payment had been requested through her Chase Bank account. She advised Chase Bank employees that she did not know anything about the payment and asked them to cancel it. She also received notice from Discover Card that someone requested an address change on the account. She closed the account, and opened a new one.

On April 10, a Walworth Avenue man reported someone filed a fraudulent tax return in his name.

Criminal mischief
During a check of dark houses, police discovered graffiti spray-painted on a retaining wall near a Church Lane garage April 8. It spelled out "STK" in gold paint. The homeowner said the graffiti had been there since May 2015, but she had neglected to file a police report about it.

Email
On April 5, an Overlook Road woman received an email from Discover credit card services, advising her about a credit account she does not have. She thought she might be the victim of identity theft. However, upon further discussion with a Discover representative, the woman learned the email had been sent to her email address in error. It was intended for a customer with a similar email address.

Tree
An Overlook Road woman reported branches fell from a large tree in front of her house April 8. She believed the tree was village property. The highway department was notified to check the status of the tree.

Unknown package
A suspicious package was reported on the Scarsdale train station platform April 8. MTA police brought a K9 unit dog to investigate it. It was found to be a bag containing personal articles of clothing. MTA police removed the bag from the platform.

Parked car
Police questioned a man sitting in a parked car on Boulevard at 9:30 p.m., April 8. The car's headlights were out. The man said he was waiting for a friend who lives on the street. He provided police with the friend's name and address. Police confirmed that his story was true.

Welfare check
A father requested police to check the welfare of his children at 7 p.m., April 8. The children were at home with their live-in nanny. According to police, they appeared to be well cared for and in good health.

Open door
A house under construction in Heathcote was found with an open door April 9. Patrol checked the interior of the house. It appeared to be in good order. They shut the door.

Help
A woman approached police on East Parkway, stating she was lost and needed to get back to a group home in Hawthorne April 4. The woman said she had been on a Metro North train and the conductor had asked her to get off the train in Scarsdale because she had not paid the correct fare. Police instructed her on how to purchase the correct train ticket to Hawthorne.

Police drove a homeless man to a shelter at 4 a.m., April 5. He had walked into headquarters looking for assistance.

A Sage Terrace homeowner arrived at home and heard footsteps in her house and called police April 5. Patrol investigated and determined the housekeeper had arrived prior to the homeowner. She was the cause of the footsteps.

Cars and roadways
Patrol issued four summonses to an illegally parked car at Chesterfield and Hamilton roads April 4.

The street sign at the intersection of Carthage and Wakefield roads fell from its pole and was lying on the ground April 4. A note was made to the highway department to fix the sign.

Police blocked off the intersection of Brite Avenue and Cohawney Road because of a fallen branch obstructing the roadway April 4. They requested highway workers to remove the branch.

Police contacted the registered owner of an illegally parked Jeep Wrangler on the grounds of Quaker Ridge Golf Course April 4. The owner promptly responded and moved the car.

A car parked in merchant's lot was found with its trunk open. April 4. There did not appear to be any signs of criminality. Patrol closed the trunk.

Patrol called an electrician to reset a malfunctioning traffic lights at Walworth and Greenacres avenues and Walworth Avenue and Fenimore Road April 5.

On April 6, police issued summonses to the registered owners of cars parked illegally on Hampton and Whig roads.

Police issued summonses to a Mount Vernon driver who was operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration on Post Road April 6. An equipment violation for faulty headlights was also issued. The car's license plates were removed, and the car was towed to the driver's address.

A car was parked with its hazard lights flashing on Mamaroneck Road, near Stratton Road, at 3 a.m., April 7. The car was unlocked, and a note on the windshield stated the car had become disabled, and a tow truck was scheduled to pick up the car. The car was parked in a location that would not impede traffic, and police monitored the car for the remainder of the nighttime tour.

Con Edison was contacted about fallen electrical wires at Penn Boulevard and Weaver Street April 7.

Police removed a fallen telephone wire from Boulevard April 8.

Police stood by while a driver changed a flat tire on Mamaroneck Road April 8.

An electrical contractor removing a utility pole was causing traffic to back up on Huntington Avenue April 8. Anticipating increased traffic congestion during school dismissal, patrol asked the contractor to cease work during school dismissal time and return once dismissal was over.

Police notified Con Edison about a branch resting on electrical wires on Nelson Road April 9.

The highway department was notified about a sewer clog on Lee Road April 9.
Five car accidents were reported in the village this week.

Dog
A caller reported a loose dog on Harvest Drive April 7. Upon arrival, police saw a white dog in the yard of a Harvest Drive house. The homeowner said the dog belonged to her.

Village code
Patrol issued summonses to landscapers for using multiple gas-powered leaf blowers within 100 yards of each other at Brewster and Olmsted roads April 7.

A tree removal contractor shut off the engine to his truck and agreed to not begin work until 10 a.m., Saturday, April 9, as per village code.

Firefighters
Con Edison workers found a gas leak in the gas main on Dolma Road April 5.

Firefighters called Con Edison about a power outage on Graham Road April 5.

Firefighters responded to a reported brush fire at Saxon Woods Golf Course April 6.

Upon arrival, it was obvious to firefighters that the burning ornamental grass and bushes in a planting bed was caused by an intentional action. Grounds staff was questioned, and they knew nothing about it. Firefighters then questioned the manager, who said he set fire to the bushes to get rid of them. Firefighters extinguished the fire and informed the manager that outdoor brush fires are illegal. The manager apologized and said he would not do it again.

Firefighters helped an Edgewood Road resident get into her house after she accidentally locked herself outside April 6.

Sewage was backing up into an Old Orchard Road house April 8. Firefighters advised the homeowner on a course of action. The highway department was notified to check the sewer system on the street.

A firefighter twisted his knee during training, while crawling through a "mask confidence" trailer at the department's training building April 7. He refused immediate medial attention.

Firefighters removed fallen cable wires from a parked car on Bell Road April 8.

Firefighters shut down a malfunctioning boiler in a Post Road house and ventilated the house April 8.

Firefighters helped a Nelson Road resident get into her house after she accidentally locked herself outside April 8.

Firefighters turned off a boiler in a Park Road house after it puffed back April 10. They used positive pressure to ventilate the space.

This week, firefighters assisted at two car accidents on the Hutchinson River Parkway. They responded to 12 false fire alarms due to devise malfunction, contractors' work, construction dust, cooking smoke and painting work.

This report covering police and fire department information from April 4-10 has been compiled from official information.

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