Police Report: Driver Arrested Days After Striking Two Pedestrians and Leaving Scene of Accident

Arrested: On Oct. 22, police arrested Jay R. Medel, 76, of Walbrooke Circle, on charges of failing to yield the right of way to pedestrians in a crosswalk and leaving the scene of a personal injury accident. The arrest came after two women, aged 87 and 85, reported being struck by Medel’s 2009 Infiniti, while crossing Popham and Overhill roads in a crosswalk, on Oct. 18. The pedestrians reported the accident and police followed up. On Oct. 22, Mendel turned himself in for the arrest. Following the arrest, Mendel was released on his own recognizance and ordered to appear at Scarsdale Village Justice Court.

Stolen car
On Oct. 19, a Drake Road caller reported his black BMW 7 series car had been stolen from his driveway sometime since last night around 5 pm, when the car was last seen. He said the car had been locked, but one of his key fobs has been missing for awhile.

On Oct. 20, a rental car agency on Scarsdale Avenue reported a car that was rented on September 15 and due back on Sept. 16 had not yet been returned.

Stolen
Workers stated that their storage container at Gilmore Court and Walworth Avenue was broken into, and various tools were removed Oct. 17.

Identity theft and check fraud
On Oct. 17, a Clarence Road man reported that someone opened a fraudulent checking account in his name and used it to cash two checks issued by the IRS.

On Oct. 17, a Gatehouse Road man reported that a Merrill Lynch advisor informed him that someone was trying to use his identity to open accounts.

On Oct. 21, a Walworth Avenue man reported that two checks he had previously written had been stolen, altered and cashed for different amounts – $4,200 and $4,800.

Scams
A Dickel Road resident received a letter, that appeared official but which was actually fraudulent, requesting payment of Westchester County taxes Oct. 18. The resident gave the letter to police.

A Kensington Road man received a message via Instagram from an unknown account in which the account holder claimed to have “photos” that would be released if the man did not send $100 via Paypal, Apple Pay or Venmo. The type of photos nor how they would be released was not specified. The man blocked the account and asked police to document the incident.

Death
A son reported his 93-year-old White Road mother died at home in the care of a home health aide Oct. 17.

Help
Responding to a report of a physical altercation involving young men at Weaver Street and Hutchinson Avenue on Oct. 17, Scarsdale police and Westchester County police determined that no altercation had occurred. However, a man needed medical attention and was taken to White Plains Hospital Center by ambulance.

Suspicious
On Oct. 17, a Lyons Road woman reported that an alleged UPS driver kept knocking on her door on multiple occasions inquiring about a package containing a cell phone that she was supposed to have received. His manner was described ad aggressive and pushy. Since the first encounter, the woman checked her email from UPS and noticed the phone had already been delivered and signed for without her knowledge. The driver was not the woman’s usual UPS driver, she said. Police advised the woman to contact them again if the driver returns.

A Colby Road woman reported a white SUV was driving around her neighborhood and pulled into her driveway before turning around Oct. 19. Police canvassed the area but did not find the SUV.

A Walworth Avenue man’s doorbell camera captured video of a person wearing jeans and a dark colored hoodie and boots come from the back of his property around 1:15 a.m., Oct. 21.

On Oct. 22, a woman was sitting on a Fairview Road property. The homeowner asked what she wanted, and she said she was waiting for a UPS delivery. She then left the property, walked a few doors down and eventually left the area in a silver Nissan operated by a male driver.

Concern
A Post Road woman reported a man approached her house inquiring about her Halloween decorations and asking if he could walk around her yard to look at them Oct. 21. Then, the man approached her door again and asked for candy. The woman thought the man might be affected by a disability and was concerned for his wellbeing. Police advised the woman to be cautious when strangers come to the door.

Assistance
A man was spotted with what appeared to be a “beach ball” on Meadow Road Oct. 22. It was first believed he was possibly a party described, by a Westchester County police notification, to have been involved in a domestic incident. Police arrived on scene and determined the “beach ball” was actually a globe for an outdoor lamp. It was determined the lamp had not been intentionally broken. Police helped replaced the globe.

Bagels
On Oct. 21, a mother reported that around 6 p.m. that day, three employees at a Scarsdale Avenue business asked her 12-year-old daughter and her friends if they liked bagels and when they said yes, the employees said to go speak to "Big John" in a van outside. "Big John" was described as having gray hair and being fat. The girls exited the store and observed a gray haired man sitting in a gray van. They left prior to being approached but felt this was suspicious. Upon arrival, patrol spoke with the employees who stated that "Big John" is a regular customer of the store who owns a local bagel shop. "Big John" has occasionally given free bagels to the store employees so as a courtesy, so they were advising customers to ask him about his bagels while he was still parked outside to help promote his business. The employees apologized for creating confusion and did not intend to alarm anyone.

Cars and roadways
A caller reported that she and a friend had been hit by a car near Overhill and Popham roads earlier in the afternoon on Oct. 18. They refused medical attention but wanted to document the accident.

Following an accident in which a car stuck a utility pole on Hamilton Road, Con Edison responded to check the integrity of the pole Oct. 18.

After a caller complained of a parked car on Park Road causing a hazardous blind spot police asked the owner to move it Oct. 19.

A pile of leaves was obstructing traffic on Greenacres Avenue in violation of Village code, Oct. 19.

Police informed a car’s owner that the car’s trunk was open on Greenacres Avenue Oct. 22. It was determined that the truck had been left open by mistake.

Eight car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.

Civil matter
The previous owner of a Richelieu Road property reported that the new owners were not handing over mail addressed to her that was improperly delivered to the old address Oct. 20. Police advised her it was a civil matter and advised her to speak with the post office.

Dogs and animals
A lost dog found on Huntington Avenue and Brewster Road was reunited with its owner Oct. 17.

On Oct. 18, a Broadmoor Road man reported he was out walking his dog when a neighbor’s dog lunged forward while being walked and attacked his dog, biting its chest and paw. Police spoke with both dog owners and requested paperwork to document the dogs’ vaccinations.

Different callers reported the sighting of a possibly rabid raccoon on Greendale Road Oct. 18. On Oct. 19, a raccoon was found dead on the Greendale Road. Police notified sanitation workers for pickup.

On Oct. 20, a skunk was found dead on the Greendale Road. Police notified sanitation workers for pickup.

Police provided a Park Road homeowner with trappers’ information to arrange for the removal of a possibly sick raccoon from her yard Oct. 22.

A Brookby Road resident reported a dead cat without a collar in his backyard Oct. 23. Police notified sanitation workers for pickup.

A lost kitten with a collar was reported to be in the Golden Horseshoe parking lot after midnight Oct. 24. It was gone when police arrived.

Brush fire
Police used an extinguisher to put out a small brush fire that ignited from spontaneous combustion of decomposing grass clippings on Meadow Road Oct. 22.

Village code
On Oct. 18, a pool company employee was emptying water onto Franklin Road during a backwashing procedure. Police advised the worker that a permit was required to perform such work. The employee said he would inform the homeowner.

Police informed a Palmer Avenue facility manager that neighbors complained of noise, and music was promptly turned off Oct. 19.

On Oct. 19, police received a report of water being pumped out onto Walworth Avenue. Police issued a summons.

A real estate sign was inside the Village right of way, in violation of Village code, on Mamaroneck Road Oct. 20. Police notified the real estate agent who moved the sign at least 13 feet back from the curb onto private property.

On Oct. 20, 21 and 22, police then informed other real estate agents that their signs were in violation of Village code because they were in the Village right of ways on Mamaroneck Avenue, Rock Creek Lane and Murray Hill, Springdale, Sycamore, Boulder Brook, Hampton and Benedict roads. The agents said they would relocate the signs.

Police informed a Mohican Trail resident to move a “Go Maroon” sports sign out of the Village right of way and at least 13 feet back from the curb Oct. 20.

Advertising signs were removed from Mamaroneck Road Oct. 21, and summonses were issued.

A pre-school enrollment sign on Mamaroneck Road was instructed to be moved back at least 13 feet from the curb to be in compliance with Village code Oct. 21.

Signs stapled to utility poles in Greenacres were removed and discarded Oct. 21.

A political sign, placed in violation of Village code at Popham and Post roads, was removed and discarded Oct. 21.

A noisy generator was running at an unoccupied house on Wynmor Road for no apparent reason Oct. 21. Police attempted to contact the owner of the house and turned off the generator.

Police advised a Hampton Road homeowner that complaints were made about noisy people at his house Oct. 21. The homeowner said he would bring guests inside.

Police issued summonses for use of gas blowers in violation of Village code on White and Hamilton roads Oct. 22.

Police advised people playing soccer on Quaker Ridge school grounds to leave, as they were not permitted to organize soccer games without permission Oct. 22.

A leaf pile was obstructing a fire hydrant on Park Road Oct. 22. Police spoke to the homeowner responsible for the leaves and requested that the pile be moved.

Police asked a Shaw Road party DJ to lower music volume after neighbors complained of noise Oct. 22.

Police asked a Cornell Street party host to lower music volume after neighbors complained of noise Oct. 22.

Police asked a Brewster Road party host to keep noises levels down after neighbors complained of noise Oct. 22.

Police advised a dog owner that dog walking on the high school track was prohibited as per Village code Oct. 22.

A youth organization posted signs on Tompkins Road in the Village right of way Oct. 23. Police advised the organization to remove the signs and move them at least 13 feet back from the curb to be in compliance with Village code.

Lost and found
A Fox Meadow Road woman reported her husband lost his wedding band in the area of Fox Meadow Road Oct. 17.

On Oct. 18, the principal of Edgewood School reported that a parent turned over a stack of laptop computers that did not belong to the school. They were vouchered as found property.

On Oct. 19, a Barry Road woman reported losing a bracelet somewhere in the Village of Scarsdale. The bracelet was described as a Cartier rose gold Love bracelet, valued at $7,000.

On Oct. 19, a caller reported losing his license plates following a car accident in the Village.

A caller found an iPhone on a Post Road bench Oct. 20. Police found the owner’s name and address by using information on the home screen and returned the phone.

A wallet was found on Boniface Circle Oct. 22. Police notified the owner and facilitated the return of the wallet.

Firefighters
On Oct. 17, firefighters responded to Penn Boulevard on the report of a carbon monoxide alarm activation and smoke in the basement from an oil-fired boiler. Upon arrival, firefighters shut down the boiler and ventilated the house.

On Oct. 18, firefighters assisted at a car accident, involving three vehicles, on Wayside Lane. Police provided traffic assistance, and Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps treated injured parties and transported them to the hospital. One car was removed by tow.

On Oct. 18, a car crashed into a utility pole on Hamilton Road, causing minor injuries to the driver. Firefighters assisted with the accident and SVAC provided driver care to the driver. Firefighters confirmed vehicle was in park, and they disabled the vehicle's 12-volt battery. They contained leaking fluids with a granular absorbent.
The structural integrity of the telephone pole was evaluated with no noticeable cracking, splitting.

On Oct. 18, a car was reported to have hit and mounted a Church Road retaining wall. Firefighters determined the car had been unoccupied at the time of the accident. The car had rolled down a driveway, rolled across the roadway, and came to rest on a small retaining wall. The retaining wall was noted to have suffered multiple full-depth concrete fractures, but no mechanical stabilization was required. Paint patterns suggest that the observed fractures were part of the wall's baseline condition, and that the wall remained largely unchanged from vehicle impact. Firefighters and police units established a safe perimeter while the vehicle was removed by tow.

On Oct. 21, firefighters assisted at a multi-car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway. Firefighters triaged passengers and referred four patients to SVAC for assessment. The four patients ultimately refused medical assistance. Three vehicles were removed by tow.

On Oct. 22, firefighters assisted in extinguishing a small fire of leaves and grass at the side of Meadow Road.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 17-23 has been compiled from official information.

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