Police Report: A Dead Deer, A Protestor and Fights About Litter and Recycling

Arrested: On Sept. 14, police noticed a 2009 Nissan Murano traveling on Post Road without any operable license plate lamps. Police then conducted a traffic stop. The driver was identified, and upon checking his credentials it became clear that the driver’s license had been suspended and the car was not registered. The driver also did not have insurance. Consequently, the driver – Cesario Ortegarojas, 35, of White Plains – was arrested and charged with these misdemeanors. He was released and ordered to appear in Village Justice Court on Sept. 28.

Stolen
A Garden Road man reported his watch had been stolen while he and his wife were out of the house Sept. 17. Because of ongoing construction at the house, the door had been left open, the man said. The watch was last seen on the dresser in the guest bedroom. Upon checking video surveillance, it appeared as if the house had been burglarized, police said. Signs of the suspect were being internally investigated by the contractor’s company, and police are following up.

Identity theft
On Sept. 13, a Harvest Drive woman reported she ordered eight basketball jerseys from eight different sellers on eBay, and a few days later she received a notification that six of the jerseys were shipped to an unknown address in Miami. The address had been changed by an unknown person, she said. The incident caused a loss of $400, she said.

On Sept. 14, a Wildwood Road resident reported that someone fraudulently filed for unemployment benefits in his name.

Someone fraudulently applied for a Bank of America credit card using a Rural Drive woman’s name and Social Security number. However, the birth date on the application was wrong. The incident was reported Sept. 14.

On Sept 14, a Heathcote Road resident reported that someone fraudulently applied for credit cards in the resident’s name. Two accounts were opened, and the cards were used. They were promptly closed upon discovery.

On Sept. 15, a Huntington Avenue resident reported that someone fraudulently filed for unemployment benefits in her name.

Check fraud
On Sept. 16, a Claremont Road resident reported a check that he had mailed from a public mailbox had been fished out, altered and cashed.

Doors
On Sept. 13, a Brite Avenue resident reported “someone or something” bashed in a garage door panel. Police noted a lower panel was broken. The cost to repair the panel was estimated at around $50. It was classified as an incident of criminal mischief.

On Sept. 17, a Brewster Road resident reported damage to his rear door. He was afraid someone tried to break in. Police noted that the door was not latching properly because a piece of trim was out of place. This damage was not consistent with an attempt of forced entry.

Death
On Sept. 14, an 85-year-old Brown Road woman passed away at home.

Domestic incident
A woman from Edgewood called 911 and said she was having a dispute with her husband Sept. 17. She told police that her husband was getting rid of recyclables, but she wanted to do it herself. The husband said garbage was piling up and needed to be disposed of. While police were on scene, the husband left with the recyclables to dispose of them.

Littering
A woman reported an incident between her husband and a delivery driver in the area of Jefferson and Richelieu roads Sept. 17. The argument involved alleged littering. According to the woman, the driver disposed of trash on the roadway without displaying an intention of picking it up. When the woman’s husband approached the driver and asked him to pick up the litter, the driver allegedly threw the litter at the husband and drove away. Police tracked down the driver and spoke with her. She admitted to littering. She said she drove away because the husband had approached her in a manner that made her feel unsafe. She denied throwing the litter at the husband. Police saw portions of a cut bottle and a napkin on the street. The driver stated that these items had been hers. Police issued a summons to the driver for littering, and the driver picked up the items to discard in a more appropriate place.

Suspicious
On Sept. 17, a Mamaroneck Road woman reported that she saw a blue or gray SUV pull into her driveway and stay there for approximately 10 minutes before the SUV left and headed west. She saw this via a doorbell camera while she was not home. Police went to the house and checked the exterior. They found no signs of criminality.

Protestor
A caller reported a protestor was present at an IHM picnic at Davis Park Sept. 18. The caller was concerned about negative interactions and requested police assistance. The protestor left the scene before police arrived.

Help
Police helped a Post Road woman who got locked out of her house Sept. 12.

Patrol was called to intervene in a dispute between two Coralyn Road neighbors Sept. 17. The dispute was over a fallen tree branch from one neighbor’s yard that landed in the other neighbor’s bushes. The tree was alleged to be “dying.” The neighbor’s were arguing over the removal of the fallen branch and the state of the tree. Police advised them that their dispute was a civil matter and no crime had been committed. They were advised to contact an arborist for assistance, as well as Village hall for advice.

Police contacted Con Edison and asked for a response to the area after several residents reported a sudden power outage in the area of North Chase Road Sept. 17.

Drone
A caller reported someone was flying a drone “recklessly” on Mamaroneck Avenue Sept. 15. Police went to the scene but did not see a drone.

Bicyclists
On Sept. 12, a bicyclist on an e-bike was crossing Post Road when he was struck by a Toyota Rav-4. A caller stated he did not think the cyclist was injured. A crossing guard witnessed the incident. The driver and the cyclist left the scene before police arrived.

On Sept. 16, an Aspen Road resident reported a man was riding a dirt bike on the resident’s property. The bicyclist was gone by the time police arrived.

Cars and roadways
On Sept. 13, police notified the highway department about a fallen tree at Birchall and Kelwynne roads.
Police put a manhole cover back in its proper place at Brookby and Quentin roads Sept. 13.
Patrol asked construction workers to move their cars from Crane Road and Church Lane Sept. 13 and from Stonehouse Road on Sept. 14.
On Sept. 15, police issued a summons to a driver who was caught speeding on Mamaroneck Road Sept. 15.
A Porsche reportedly crashed into a fire hydrant on Corell Road Sept. 15. It sustained a flat tire, and the driver left the scene. Police issued the registered owner of the car, from Cortland Manor, a summons.
Police advised workers on Overlook and Whig roads to move their cars because they had parked in violation of a posted parking restriction Sept. 15.
On Sept. 15, a BMW with an overhead bike rack struck a height restriction tube hanging from the roof of the Christie Place garage and knocked it out of place. The highway department was notified and rehung the tube.
Police notified Verizon about a fallen wire on Sage Terrace Sept. 15.
Police issued a citation to the driver of a car parked in front of two driveways on Old Lyme Road Sept. 16.
A driver got a flat tire at Brookfield Lane and Mamaroneck Road Sept. 16. Police helped her move her car to a safe location and called a tow truck to help get the tire changed.
Police informed Verizon about a low-hanging wire on Herkimer Road Sept. 16.
On Sept. 17, police moved a fallen wire and notified Verizon.
Police put a manhole cover back in its proper place on Brewster Road Sept. 17.
Six car accidents were reported in the Village this week.

Animals
On Sept. 14, a Heathcote Road resident advised that a dead deer’s carcass was in her yard. Police advised her of wildlife resources to arrange for the removal of the carcass.

A Rock Creek Lane woman was concerned about “strange noises” in her basement Sept. 14. Police advised that crickets caused the noise, and they advised to call an exterminator.

Village code
On Sept. 12, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, police removed posted signs in violation of Village code. Village code violation summonses were issued as a result.

Lost and found
On Sept. 12, a resident reported losing a Haitian passport on Central Avenue in Greenburgh.

On Sept. 13, a Wayside Lane resident reported losing an Apple iPhone 11 in Village center. The phone had been turned off, and calls were not going through.

An Edgewood Road woman reported she could not find her cat Sept. 13. The woman’s husband advised the cat might have gotten into a scuffle. Police said they would notify her if the cat were found.

Keys were found at Brewster and Harcourt roads Sept. 14. Police vouchered the property for safekeeping.

A Graham Road woman reported lost license plates for over one year, following the return of her leased vehicle, Sept. 16.

A passerby found property and gave it to police at headquarters Sept. 16. Police vouchered the property for safekeeping.

On Sept. 16, police observed a 2017 Honda Accord driving on Post Road with an expired inspection sticker. A traffic stop was initiated, and police discovered the driver’s registration was suspended five times for unresolved parking violations. Police then impounded the car and issued the driver appropriate summonses.

On Sept. 16, a driver parked her car in a Weaver Street parking lot and left the doors unlocked. As a result, items including a Visa credit card, health insurance card, driver’s license and Ray-Ban sunglasses were stolen.

An Edgewood Road woman reported that several jewelry items were missing from her house Sept. 17. These items included a gold bracelet and two gold rings, valued at a combined amount of $10.000. She believed she had left the items on her dresser the previous night. She said she had no reason to believe someone stole them.

Firefighters
Firefighters assisted with a Post Road lockout Sept. 12.

Firefighters assisted paramedics with a Black Birch Lane lift assist Sept. 12.

The Department of Public Works was contacted to address leaking water on Morris Lane Sept. 13. Water was running down the street and pooling in a resident’s gravel driveway and collecting in her pool. Two storms drains were observed to be overflowing. Firefighters checked the resident’s basement and found some water entry. They helped clear an outdoor drain to mitigate overflowing water conditions, but there was not enough water to pump from the basement.

On Sept.13, firefighters assisted Hartsdale Fire Department with a structure fire in Hartsdale.

On Sept.14, firefighters assisted with a car accident on the Bronx River Parkway.

On Sept. 15, a contractor struck a gas line on Drake Road. Police shut the road so firefighters and Con Edison could ensure safety and make emergency repairs.

A Bell Road woman was evaluated for dizziness while firefighters checked the house for carbon monoxide entry caused by a Buick left running inside a garage for approximately five minutes Sept. 15. Ventilation helped air out the garage.

On Sept. 17, firefighters assisted Greenville Fire Department with a kitchen fire on Central Avenue.

A grease fire in a Saxon Woods Road commercial kitchen was extinguished before police and firefighters arrived Sept. 17.

Firefighters confirmed there was no extension of the fire.

Firefighters stood by while Con Edison investigated a Brite Avenue gas odor and repaired a broken gas regulator Sept. 17.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Sept. 12-18 has been compiled from official information.

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