Police Report: Scarsdale Ave. Business Burglarized, Charitable Donation Stolen and Baseball Hits Car
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
- Hits: 882
Burglary: A Scarsdale Ave. business owner arrived to work on May 24, finding a rear window smashed and cash missing from the register.
Stolen donations
A Crest Lane woman reported that she left seven bags of clothing at the end of her driveway for donation purposes May 23. Upon leaving her house and returning home, she found the bags missing, and no donation receipt was left for her. She called the organization and learned that it had failed to send a driver for pickup. She then deduced that the bags had been stolen.
Criminal mischief
On May 24, a Garth Rd, business owner reported he got into a dispute with an unknown individual on May 23 at 1600 hours in regard to his establishment’s private parking. He then contacted a tow company to remove the individual’s car, but the individual moved it before the tow truck arrived. The owner said he returned to work on May 24 and noticed damage to the back door of his business. He suspected the damages were caused by the individual.
Identity theft
A Woods Lane resident reported being the victim of attempted identity theft “involving real estate property” May 22.
Credit report
On May 20, a Carthage Rd. woman noticed derogatory remarks on her credit report due to fraudulent activity. No financial loss was incurred. She was advised by a financial official to report the matter to police.
Anti-Semitism
On May 22, a Benedict Rd. caller stated that he would like to report an incident that happened a year ago “due to recent events in Washington, DC.” He stated that approximately one year ago, one of his neighbors was driving erratically on Benedict Rd. He then proceeded to stop his vehicle near the caller and made anti-Semitic statements. This neighbor has since apologized for his actions, and no similar interactions have occurred.
Chair
An Overhill Rd. woman reported that a chair in her back yard had been placed in a strange location May 19. She suspected it had been moved by an unknown person, and this caused her alarm. Police found no signs of criminality. They noted the incident.
Unwanted food
On May 21, an Edgewood Rd. woman reported that she received two unwanted food deliveries in the past few days. The woman advised that she did not order the two food deliveries and did not know who ordered them. She refused the food delivery on May 21, and the delivery driver left the residence without incident.
Concerns
A caller reported, in May 20, that there was a male on Weaver Street and Hutchinson Ave. that she thought was watching children walk home, and she felt uneasy. The male was described as Hispanic, approximately 5’9” tall, with a thin build, dark skin, mustache and wearing a hat and orange shirt. Police went to the area and did not see anyone matching the description.
On May 22, an Obry Dr. woman reported two men walking on her property, and she thought it was suspicious. Police to the house, and the men returned. They were determined to be water department employees looking for an exterior valve, as per a work order.
An Old Lyme Rd. resident alleged that a black van with tinted windows drove up to her house, and a person inside took pictures of her house and a neighbor’s house May 22.
At 6:30 a.m., on May 25, a caller reported a suspicious male looking into cars and closed business in the area. He was described as Hispanic and wearing a baseball hat.
On May 25, a Murray Hill Rd. resident was concerned about two women who rang her doorbell, allegedly soliciting for a religious organization. The resident thought the solicitors were not legitimate due to unusual answers they provided in response to her questions about the religious organization. She was concerned about the women’s motives for ringing her doorbell.
Mailbox
A Gatehouse Rd. resident showed police a video of an unidentified white box truck backing into her mailbox and damaging the wooden post and knocking it down from its fixed position. The video footage did not yield a clear picture of the license plate, but the resident advised that she discovered that the white delivery box truck had made a delivery to her neighbor. The resident conferenced with her husband via cell phone, and they declined to file a formal accident report. They also reported that they wanted to handle the matter with the neighbor themselves. The resident requested assistance moving the mailbox to her garage, and she advised that she dispatched her landscaper to respond to her residence to restore it back to its fixed position.
Welfare check
Police checked the welfare of a Gaylor Rd. couple after the couple’s adult daughter could not reach them and got worried May 22. The couple was OK and contacted their daughter.
A Tunstall Rd. woman called police worried about her husband who was not at home. She asked for help in locating him. Police spoke to the husband who stated he returned from a neighbor’s residence later than expected, which caused his wife to worry. He stated his wife did not require any medical attention because the wife's home health aide arrived on scene.
Car damage
A branch on Olmsted Rd. fell on a parked car belonging to a White Plains man. The branch damaged the car, causing minor scratches and dents May 23.
On May 24, a driver’s car was struck by an errant baseball from a youth game on Mamaroneck Rd. The ball cracked the windshield of the Mercedes-Benz. The motorist spoke to several Little League officials on scene and requested patrol to assist with the
exchange of insurance information. Officials provided the contact information of the treasurer of their group who has handled similar incidents in the past.
Cars and roadways
Two street signs were damaged near the Bronx River Parkway entrance near Crane Rd. May 19. Police informed Westchester County police and put up caution tape.
A low-hanging wire on Heathcote Rd. was reported to Verizon May 19.
Cars were parked left of curb at Bradley and Sprague roads May 19. A homeowner said he was rearranging the cars in his single lane driveway and parked the cars there in the process of moving them. The condition was promptly corrected.
Police informed the sanitation department of garbage dumped on a Brewster Rd. property May 20.
Police conducted a traffic stop on East Parkway and issued the driver summonses for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and other violation May 20.
A manhole cover got dislodged on Greenacres Ave. Police put it back into place May 20 and 23.
On May 21, while conducting traffic enforcement on Mamaroneck Rd., police noticed a car with an expired inspection sticker pass by. Police conducted a traffic stop and issued a summons for the offense.
Police cleared a fallen branch from Brookby Rd. May 22.
On May 22, a Clarence Rd. man reported that a vehicle was parked too close to his driveway, making it difficult to get in or out. He stated the car had been parked for days. Patrol observed the vehicle parked legally and not impeding the driveway of the man. Patrol recommended for the man to leave a note on the vehicle asking the operator to park further up.
Police removed a fallen rock from Post Rd. May 23.
Police issued summonses to illegally parked cars on Potter and Lee roads May 25.
Police called a tow for a motorist who ran out of gas on Post Rd. May 25.
Three car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Dog
A neighbor reported that a Fox Meadow Rd. dog was barking outside for three hours May 20. Police spoke to the owner, who was unaware that the dog had gotten outside. She brought the dog back inside, and the barking stopped.
Village code
Police issued summonses to landscapers using gas-powered leaf blowers on Myrtledale Rd. May 19.
Music from speakers being played at a Post Rd. track event was deemed to be too loud by a caller May 23. The organizer of the event lowered the volume of the music, but the caller wanted it even lower. Police spoke with the organizer who showed police a permit to play the music. Nevertheless, the music was lowered even more.
Two solicitors with permits to solicit in White Plains were found on Seneca Rd., Brewster Rd. and Murray Hill Rd. May 23. Police informed them of where the city limits for White Plains ended and told them they could not solicit in the Village of Scarsdale without additional permits.
A Catherine Rd. neighbor complained of loud noise from a “party” on the street May 25. Police arrived and saw on a few people talking outside. They were waiting for a Uber.
A Bell Rd. neighbor similarly complained of loud noise from a “party” on the street May 25. Police arrived and saw on a few people talking outside. They were waiting for an Uber. They said they had been at a gathering to watch the Knicks game.
Lost and found
Keys found on Huntington Ave. were given to police for safekeeping May 23.
On May 23, a grandfather reported that his granddaughter possibly left her wallet at a Scarsdale Ave. restaurant May 23. He left his contact information with police in case the wallet was found.
A Taunton Rd. resident reported losing a license plate somewhere in the Village May 24.
Firefighters
An odor on Hamilton Rd. was caused by a skunk-sprayed dog May 19
On May 19, a contractor hit a gas line on Butler Rd. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.
Water from a leaking toilet infiltrated a Sheldrake Rd. smoke detector and caused it to malfunction May 20.
A burnt-out HVAC fan motor caused a smoke odor in a Bendict Rd. house May 21. Firefighters disconnected the unit and advised calling for service.
Firefighters assisted with an emergency in a Nelson Rd. House involving a 39-year-old man who had fallen from an attic interior through drop downstairs May 21. The man was a HVAC tech who was climbing into the attic when the stairs detached from the ceiling, and he fell approximately eight feet to the floor. He had swelling, pain, and a possible fracture in the left leg. Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps provided pain medication and splinted the left leg. Firefighters assisted to get him into a scoop stretcher and then transfer him to a stokes basket to remove him from the second floor. SVAC transported him to White Plains Medical Center for further care.
On May 23, water from an HVAC unit infiltrated a Penn Blvd. heat detector and caused it to malfunction.
This report covering police and fire department activity from May 19-25 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Burglary on Overhill Road, Stolen Scooter and Money Locked in Crypto Account
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- Written by Joanne Wallenstein
- Hits: 1353
Burglary: An Overhill Rd. man returned home on May 16 and found his house had been ransacked and burglarized. At least 20 items were reported to be missing.
Stolen scooter
On May 17, a parent reported that his son’s electric scooter was stolen from outside a Wildwood Rd. friend’s house. The son advised that he left his black KS4 Hiboy scooter outside on the street at approximately 8:02 pm hours while visiting a friend. The son reported that he returned back to the street to find his scooter missing at 8:16pm. The son stated that cameras on the property displayed the scooter at the street level of
the property at 8:02 pm. Since the video surveillance is activated through motion detection, the next available footage yielded the scooter missing at 8:15pm. The footage did not capture any parties responsible for the theft.
Crypto account
On May 15, a Greenacres Ave woman reported her husband was possibly scammed out of more than $100,000 in a Crypto scam. The woman advised that her husband was contacted by an unknown party via What’s App. The unknown party advised the calling party of an investment opportunity through Crypto accounts. The woman said her husband then transferred approximately $500,000.00 to an online Crypto account. At this time, the Crypto account is showing the money still in the account, but her husband was unable to transfer the money back into his personal account due to the Crypto account being locked. The woman was in contact with the Crypto account in an attempt to have the account unlocked. No crime has been committed at this time.
Identity theft and check fraud
On May 12, a Woods Lane man reported someone cashed a forged check against his bank account. He stated while at the bank on May 9, he was informed of a deposit under his name
of $9,000 that he did not approve. He stated he did not mail any checks recently. When he reviewed the copy of the check that was deposited, he observed the check to be forged. He told patrol that this was the second time he was a victim of identity theft with a forged check under his name within the last month. He was informed that it would be beneficial to create a new account number to avoid more incidents of potential theft. The man stated he was at a financial loss but wanted to only document the incident for reimbursement from the bank.
Letter
A Heathcote Rd. man received a threatening letter May 12. Then, he realized the letter was addressed to someone else. The letter in question was actually addressed to a Hearthstone Circle resident. This address is in Greenburgh. Patrol notified Greenburgh police who said they would send an officer to pick up the letter for investigation. Patrol emailed a copy of the letter to the Greenburgh desk, and a Greenburgh patrol officer picked up the original letter for follow-up.
Suspicious
On May 12, an Ogden Rd. woman reported an incident with a garage door repairman. The repairman went to her house and quoted her for repairs of the garage door. She informed patrol she did not agree with the pricing and advised the worker from the company to leave. The repairman then became persistent and continued to try and negotiate the pricing of the repairs. She said this made her feel uncomfortable, and she asked the repairman to leave, and he did without incident. She further stated she received a second call from another worker from the same company and informed him she would not be doing business with them. She requested extra ridebys of her residence until she is able to fix her garage door, which she informed patrol she is not able to secure at this time.
On May 12, a Sprague Rd. resident reported someone was banging in her door and windows, but when she went to the door, no one was there. She said the banging was loud enough to alert her neighbors, who then came to check on her. Police canvassed the area but saw no one around who could have banged on the windows.
Help
A brother and sister each called police to raise concerns about their mother’s welfare May 14.
On May 5, A Popham Rd. woman reported that she and her sister-in-law got into an argument over the phone, and the sister-in-law was not returning her phone calls. The woman advised that her sister-in-law has some mental issues and requested a check on her welfare. Patrol made contact with the sister-in-law and found her in good health and mental status.
Patrol offered assistance to a homeless man on East Parkway who was hanging out in an alley May 15. The man declined help and moved along on his way.
Dispute
Police mediated a dispute involving a passenger and a taxi driver on Drake Rd. May 18.
Dancing
On May 16, police received a curious report, from a caller, of “a black male doing dance moves, wearing a navy sweatshirt with a red shirt under” at Post and Drake roads. The man looked to be in his 20's, according to the caller. Patrol canvassed the area, yielding negative results for locating the dancer.
Deaths
On May 15, a 97-year-old Christie Place man died at home.
On May 17, an 86-yeare-old Saxon Woods Rd. woman died at home.
Pedestrian struck
On May 16, a driver said he was distracted by many cars at the intersection of Catherine and Kelwynne roads and turned into an intersection without clearly seeing that the crosswalk was occupied by an 11-year-old pedestrian. The driver’s 2024 Tesla struck the boy, knocking him to the ground. The boy’s leg was scraped and bruised. The driver was issued a summons, and the one of the boy’s parents came to the scene.
Cars and roadways
On May 13, police stood by a disabled car on Heathcote Rd. until the issue was successfully resolved.
On May 14, police stood by a disabled car on Weaver St. until the issue was successfully resolved.
A parked car was blocking a Walworth Ave. driveway May 15. Police contacted the owner to request that the car be moved.
A driver reported a dangerous situation on Huntington Ave. May 15, namely that a boy, around six or seven years of age, was riding a scooter on the street against traffic. Police looked for the boy but did not find him.
On May 16, patrol tried to help a driver change a flat tire on Brite Avenue, but the spare tire was also flat. The driver called for assistance from a tow truck service.
Tag sale attendees on Carthage Rd. were instructed to park on only one side of the street to facilitate traffic flow May 16.
Police pushed a disabled car on Heathcote Rd. to a safe place, for the driver to wait for a scheduled towing service to arrive May 16.
On May 17, patrol cleared a large fallen branch from Mamaroneck Rd.
Baseball hits car
On May 15, a driver reported her car was struck by a baseball while driving on Mamaroneck Rd. She said she pulled over to the park’s parking lot to speak with the involved party and his mother. She stated the conversation began to escalate, and she decided to contact police because she wanted the damage on the roof of his vehicle to be paid for. Patrol spoke with the involved party and his mother who stated the involved party accidentally hit a baseball onto Mamaroneck Rd. Patrol informed the involved party and his mother that the reporting party understood the event that took place was an accident and just wanted the involved
party and his mother to pay for the damages. All parties involved were agitated, and patrol mediated a conversation between all parties involved. Patrol informed all parties involved that the reported incident is a civil matter and should be handled either privately or through insurance.
Village code
Polcie removed illegally-posted signs from Bell, Cayuga, River and Wheelock roads May 13; Webster, Rd. and Ridgecrest West May 14; and Park and Mamaroneck roads May 16.
Summonses were issued, as appropriate.
On May 16, police informed a Quaker Center party host that some neighbors complained of noise. The host said she had already lowered the volume of the music, and guests were leaving.
On May 17, police informed a Fox Meadow Rd. resident that some neighbors complained of noise. The resident agreed to lower the music’s volume.
Lost and found
A wallet and a cell phone belonging to two different owners were found on East Parkway May 12. Police contacted the owners so they could retrieve their property from headquarters.
A Drake Rd. resident reported losing one license plate somewhere in the Village May 12.
On May 12, a Drake Rd. resident reported losing jewelry items valued at over $100,000 when he moved.
A Walworth Ave. man found a cell phone on his front lawn and gave it to police May 17. Police contacted the owner of the cell phone, and the owner authorized police to turn the phone over to his brother.
Dogs
A Mamaroneck Rd. dog with a red collar ran outside and took off May 12. Its owner called police looking for help finding it. Police canvassed the neighborhood but did not see the dog. Later, the owner called police to say she had found her lost dog.
On May 17, police reunited a loose German Shepherd found near Post Rd with its owner.
Bees
An Eton Rd. man called 911 to report that he had bees in his house. He was directed to call an exterminator.
Firefighters
On May 12, firefighters were dispatched to the Hutchinson River Parkway for a motor vehicle accident with reported injuries. Firefighters found a two-vehicle accident, involving a mini school bus, pulled off to the right shoulder of the parkway. Firefighters blocked the right lane of traffic and assisted Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps with assessing and removing two patients off the bus. The two patients were transported to local hospitals, and the two vehicles were removed by tow. There were no children on the bus at the time of the accident.
On May 12, firefighters were dispatched to Mamaroneck Road at Carthage Road for a motor vehicle accident involving a utility pole. Firefighters found one vehicle off the roadway and resting at the base of a utility pole. Firefighters assisted Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps with moving the driver to the ambulance, and they helped secure the vehicle. Con Edison was called to assess the pole, as there was visible damage caused by the accident.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a Vernon Rd. gas leak.
A driver got locked out of her car on Popham Rd. May 14. Firefighters opened the door while police stood by.
On May 15, firefighters assisted Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps move a 35-year-old man, who had fallen from a Burgess Rd. roof, into the ambulance. The building department was informed to follow up to make sure all protocols were being met on the roofing job.
On May 15, firefighters were dispatched to the northbound exit ramp of the Hutchinson River Parkway, on Mamaroneck Road, for a two-car rear-end motor vehicle accident. Firefighters remained on scene for traffic control until the vehicles were removed from the roadway.
A 20-year-old woman got locked inside a Dolma Rd. bathroom due to a faulty door handle May 15. Firefighters were able to open the door so she could safely leave the bathroom.
On May 17, a small intermittent flame was observed on wires attached to a transformer on Mamaroneck Rd. Patrol closed off Catherine Rd at Mamaroneck until Con Ed arrived on scene. Firefighters stood by for safety.
This report covering police and fire department activity from May 12-18 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: E-Bike Stolen from East Parkway
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
- Hits: 1010
Stolen: On April 30, a commuter reported his e-bike and chain lock were stolen from East Parkway.
Scam and identity theft
On April 30, an Innes Rd. woman reported she was contacted by phone by a scammer. She realized the call was a scam and hung up.
On May 3, a Gaylor Rd. resident reported receiving some fraudulent charges on her credit card.
Suspicious
Two individuals with flashlights were at a Horseguard Lane house at 10:37 p.m., April 28. They were scared off by a doorbell camera.
A parent of a child reported, on April 29, that approximately one week ago, that a third-grade girl was approached by a man while she was been walking home from Heathcote School. The man was driving a "small white, dirty sedan." The man reportedly gestured for the girl to approach the vehicle, which caused the girl to run home. No exact date could be established, and there was no further description of the male or the vehicle. The reporting party advised the parent of the child that if activity like this occurs, the police should be notified right away. The caller requested that extra ride-bys of the area be conducted around dismissal time.
On April 29, a Post Rd. resident reported she was walking her dog in the area of Mamaroneck and Cambridge Roads when she observed a male with long hair, in a dark blue sedan driving on Mamaroneck Rd. The resident further stated that when she turned around to head back towards Post Rd., the male followed them and parked his vehicle on Rugby Ln. The resident stated that at no time did the male gesture or say anything to her, but she felt that this was suspicious. Patrol canvassed the area yielding negative results.
A caller advised that a person was using a drone in the area of Drake and Hamilton roads, and she thought it was suspicious May 1.
Mysterious
On April 30, patrol arrived to a Weaver St. address and spoke with the homeowner, who showed patrol footage of his car’s lights turning on. The footage did not show anyone approaching his vehicle or residence; and no damage to property or any criminal activity was revealed to be taking place. Patrol conducted a perimeter check, and all was in order. No further assistance was needed.
Help
A woman dropped her wallet down a sewer grate on Spencer Place April 30. Police and firefighters helped her retrieve it.
At 2 a.m., May 2, a woman called and said she left property inside a friend’s house on Garden Rd., and after a verbal dispute, he is not allowing her to retrieve her personal belongings. Patrol arrived on the scene and told the friend that the woman left her wallet inside his house. The wallet was produced, and all contains were found to be inside.
A TV was delivered to the front of a Drake Rd. house May 2. The resident asked for help in moving it to the back of the house.
Police contacted West Hampton police to conduct a welfare check on a person in need of mental health services May 2. The person’s parents reside in Scarsdale.
Cars and roadways
On April 28, police notified Verizon about a low-hanging wire over Lebanon Rd.
On April 28, police Patrol observed multiple vehicles honking and appearing to be confused by traffic control set up at Post and Olmsted roads. Patrol further observed multiple vehicles almost get into motor vehicle accidents due to the lack of visibility of highway personnel and the altered traffic pattern. No detour signs were set up and motorists were confused. Police advised the job foreman that police should be present to assist.
On April 29, police notified Con Edison about arcing wires on Mamaroneck Rd.
Police notified Verizon about a fallen wire on Ridgecrest Rd. April 30 and low-hanging wires on Edgewood Rd. and Boulevard May 1.
A disabled car was removed from Popham Rd. May 3.
On May 3, at approximately 3:03 am., patrol responded to an iPhone crash detection activation alert at Post and Richbell roads. Upon arrival, patrol observed a two-vehicle accident with injuries. An accident report was completed. One vehicle was towed, and one occupant was transported to White Plains Hospital Medical Center for further medical evaluation.
Animals
On April 30, police reunited a lost dog, found on Boulevard, with its owner.
On May 3, police reunited a lost dog, found on Church Ln., with its owner.
Village code
On April 29, A Hamilton Rd. resident reported a young man was soliciting in the area.
On April 30, police removed illegally-posted signs from Canterbury Rd., Olmsted Rd. and Boulevard.
On May 2, police removed illegally-posted signs from Post Rd.
On May 3, a Catherine Rd. resident was informed about the need for a work permit to continue conducting work on the property.
On May 3, several residents complained about loud youth screaming and speeding in their cars in the street on Catherine Rd. and Hamilton Rd. police questioned them and told them to quiet down. The youth said they were participating in a scavenger hunt.
On May 4, police removed illegally-posted signs from Post Rd.
Lost and found
A Secor Rd. man reported losing a license plate somewhere in the Village April 28.
On April 30, a Brewster Rd. resident reported losing a license plate somewhere in the Village.
On May 1, a Butler Rd. resident reported losing his car’s license plates after the car was sold and surrendered.
On May 1, a person walked into headquarters and reported losing a cell phone.
On May 2, a Garden Rd. resident reported finding items inside his car.
On May 4, a Mamaroneck Rd. resident reported losing her wallet while traveling.
Firefighters
On April 28, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
On April 29, firefighters called Con Edison to check on a potential gas leak on Madison Rd. related to a contactor working on a boiler.
On April 29, a small fire broke out on one of the railroad ties near the Scarsdale train station. Firefighters used a pressurized water can to attack fire. The fire was put out before the next arriving train, so no hazard was extended to the third rail.
Firefighters helped a Lawrence Rd. resident turn off an outdoor spigot April 30.
On April 30, firefighters were dispatched to a Spencer Place store for a carbon monoxide investigation with individuals feeling ill. Firefighters encountered three employees complaining of feeling sick while working inside the store. Firefighters moved those people to the sidewalk outside of the store and checked the space with four gas meters.
Firefighters found no strange odors or carbon monoxide on either level of the store, and there were no carbon monoxide or gas alarms activated. All three people were evaluated by paramedics; two were checked and refused further medical intervention, while one was transported to Westchester Medical Center for evaluation. Firefighters found no observable hazards at the location, and the store was reoccupied.
On May 3, firefighters responded to a Post Rd. car accident with injuries, involving a hydrant. On arrival, units found a two-vehicle accident. All occupants had self-extricated and were in the care of Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps. One vehicle was over a retaining wall, up against a tree. The other vehicle was up against the first vehicle with the hydrant under the front bumper. The hydrant had been sheered from the water main, and water was flowing down the street. A telephone pole had also been struck and compromised. Con-Ed electric and water departments were dispatched to the scene. Firefighters stabilized the scene and assisted other departments in the mitigation and clean-up of the scene.
Firefighters helped lift a Cooper Rd. patient for hospital transport May 3 and a Saxon Woods Rd. patient May 4.
On May 3, firefighters responded to a carbon monoxide incident caused by an overcharged sump pump battery in a Bradley Rd. house. Firefighters disconnected the battery and placed it outside. They ventilated the house and recommended replacing the battery.
On May 4, firefighters helped a Tompkins Rd. resident first-floor air conditioner cover as a one-time courtesy, although such a job is outside the normal scope of work for the fire department.
This report covering police and fire department activity from April 28-May 4 has been compiled from official information.
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.
Police: Residents Scammed on Facebook Marketplace, Two Hit By Cars and a Turtle in the Road
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
- Hits: 1935
Scams: On May 9, a Village resident walked to headquarters to report that she had been scammed. She said she unknowingly purchased fake Knicks tickets from Facebook, for $600. She further stated she sent a payment via Zelle knowing the app warns the user they might not be able to get their money back. She said she had already notified her bank and Facebook in regard to the incident.
On May 9, a Cornell St. father reported that someone was trying to scam his son. The son advised he was contacted by an unknown party who allegedly was calling from Westchester County Police in Hawthorne. The unknown party advised the son that he missed his “murder court trial at Westchester County District Court in White Plains.” The unknown
party instructed the son to respond to WCPD, to not bring his lawyer and to pay a bond payment via Zelle for $7,500 dollars. The son was unsuccessful in sending the requested Zelle transaction and was stopped by his father from making any other form of payment, as it was clear to both of them that the whole ordeal was a scam. The son advised that he was never arrested, and a computer check confirmed no active wants or warrants.
On May 10, a Village resident walked into headquarters advised he was scammed by an unknown party involving a cell phone purchase transaction on Boniface Circle on May 8. He said he was attempting to buy the cell phone off Facebook Marketplace for $740. He further went on to relate he believed it was a fake product and wanted to document the incident.
Suspicious
On May 8, a Broadmoor Rd. resident reported someone approached her car as she was backing out of her driveway, claiming to be a Con Edison subcontractor tasked with the assignment of changing her meter. However, when the resident called Con Edison to check the legitimacy of the alleged work order, Con Edison had no record of either the subcontractor or the work order. Police advised the resident to be careful of potential scams.
On May 9. A Gatehouse Rd. man reported that a FedEx driver reported that an unknown individual attempted to sign for an iPad delivery outside the man’s address. The individual was driving a white SUV and was no longer on scene. He was descried as possibly Arabic, approximately 30-40 years old – and wearing a unknown hat, a white and blue sweater or jacket, gray sweatpants, and white sneakers. The FedEx driver refused to allow the individual to sign for the package and instead delivered the package to the rightful recipient. The individual was driving either a white Toyota 4Runner or a Honda Pilot bearing unknown NJ license plates.
A disorderly man was standing outside an East Parkway business, yelling at people and causing a disturbance, according to an employee, at 5:09 a.m., May 10. The man boarded a train and left the scene before police arrived.
Pedestrians Struck
A caller informed police that a 32-year-old female skateboarder was struck by a car that was backing up on Depot Place May 7. She was sitting on the curb talking to people when first responders arrived. She suffered shoulder injuries that were not life-threatening. Police, firefighters and Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps assisted.
On May 8, a driver reported striking an 11-year-old female pedestrian at East Parkway and Chateaux Circle. The girl was not crossing in the marked crosswalk when the accident occurred. The accident was recorded by a dashboard camera. She reported numerous injuries. Her parents were informed, and she was taken to White Plains Hospital Center for evaluation.
Cars and roadways
On May 5, police issued summonses for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle (third degree) and operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver to a 71-year-old Scarsdale driver who got into a car accident on Scarsdale Ave. The license of the driver was determined to have been revoked and suspended.
On May 5, a car was repossessed on Clarence Rd.
Con Edison was informed about a tree that fell into wires on Cambridge Rd. May 5.
Police assisted with traffic control while a disabled car was removed from Popham and Garth roads May 5.
Police put a loose manhole cover back into place on Popham Rd. May 5.
Police erected temporary stop signs at Mamaroneck and Murray Hill roads because the traffic light was out May 5.
Water was flowing out of a manhole on Popham Rd. May 5. Police cleared debris from the street so the water could easily flow into a storm sewer.
On May 6, police issued summonses for operation of a motor vehicle with improper plates, an uninspected motor vehicle, operation of a motor vehicle without insurance, operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver and an unregistered motor vehicle to a 34-year-old Mt. Vernon driver on Mamaroneck Rd. after the car became disabled near the pool entrance, and police helped the driver push her car to a safe location. The car was towed to the impound lot as a result.
A driver was sitting in a gas station parking lot for several minutes after 1: 30 a.m., May 7. Police asked the driver if she needed assistance. She said the heavy fog was making her nervous to drive and she preferred to wait awhile to see if the fog dissipated.
A driver, who was visiting a nearby friend, said he would move his car from Eton Rd. after neighbors complained May 8.
On May 8, police removed a fallen tree limb from Penn Blvd.
On May 9, police removed a fallen tree limb from Saxon Woods Rd.
A bicyclist alleged that a Saxon Woods Rd. pothole caused his bike to sustain a flat tire May 10.
On May 10, police removed a fallen tree limb from Palmer Ave.
On May 10, police issued summonses for an uninspected motor vehicle and operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended registration to a 27-year-old Yonkers driver after the car was observed to be travelling west on Heathcote Rd. with an expired inspection sticker affixed to the front windshield.
Child welfare
A caller alleged that a white woman wearing a white skirt struck a child while putting the child into a white BMW SUV on Palmer Ave. May 7. Police went to the scene, but the alleged woman and child had already left.
Village code
Polcie removed illegally-posted signs from Boulevard May 6 and from Montrose, Springdale, Garden and Fairview roads May 7. Summonses were issued, as appropriate.
On May 10, a Meadow Rd. resident put a pile of branches at the curb for pickup. A neighbor complained it was an “eyesore.” Sanitation workers were informed for pickup.
On May 10, police informed a Fairview Rd. party host that some neighbors complained of noise. She agreed to lower the volume of the music.
On May 10, a Secor Rd. manager was asked to lower the music at a party after neighbors complained of noise
Lost and found
Property was found at Post and Olmsted roads May 8. Police helped return it to its owner.
A Brambach Rd. woman reported losing her Japanese passport May 9.
A wallet was found on Wayside Lane May 10. Police contacted the owner’s wife, and the owner picked up the wallet from headquarters later that day.
Animals
Police reunited a loose Murray Hill Rd. dog with its owner May 8.
Police informed the highway department to remove a large snapping turtle from Tisdale Rd. May 10.
A loose dog was found on Murray Hill Rd. May 10.
Firefighters
On May 8, firefighters were dispatched to a Weaver Street address because an excavating contractor accidentally hit a high-pressure gas main. Con Edison Gas was also requested for a response. Firefighters connected a hose to a to a hydrant as a precaution. Scarsdale Police were requested for traffic control as it was a complex intersection. Weaver Street was closed from Palmer Ave. to Crossway in both directions, and the Heathcote Bypass was closed in both directions for the duration of this incident.
The property in question was a newly constructed home, and the contractors were attempting to connect the property 's sewer lateral to the village sewer when they knocked a rock onto the gas valve, breaking it off of the piping. Electricity was secured for the structure at the temporary electrical panel on the front yard. Con Ed Gas stopped the flow of gas by crimping the end of the piping. After confirming the flow stopped, firefighters were released.
Firefighters checked adjacent structures and informed the residents to stay inside for the duration of the incident. One firefighter reported an injury to his left knee and left thumb while operating at this incident. He had been tasked with connecting Engine 55 to a hydrant. And after opening the hydrant, he was attempting to straighten kinks on a charged 5" supply hose by pressing his body weight against the hose. While pressing on the hose with his left leg, when he felt a sharp pain in his left knee. He stated he also injured his left thumb while attempting to move the hose. He continued with his tasks and responsibilities and reported the injury when the incident stabilized. He was transported to White Plains Hospital Center for evaluation.
Nelson Rd. residents reported a light smoke haze in the house May 8. Firefighters could not determine the cause but confirmed there was no unusual heat signature inside the house.
On May 8, Con Edison checked a manhole on Murray Hill Rd. for possible gas due to a reported odor. No gas leak was found.
On May 8, firefighters were dispatched to an East Parkway establishment for a commercial fire alarm activation. Firefighters found two troubles in the fire suppression system – an open fault and a water flow alarm. There was water leaking from the sprinkler system located in one of the utility rooms in the basement. Firefighters made contact with a service tech, and he came out to evaluate the system. The service tech assisted with closing
the dry portion of the system and silencing the alarm system. He stated he would be back in the morning to repair the sprinkler system.
This report covering police and fire department activity from May 5-11 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Water Stolen from Fire Hydrant, Brush Fire Burns Between Library and High School, Cat Stuck in Wall
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Water: The water department advised that someone was stealing water from a Cornell Street fire hydrant location April 25.
Identity theft
On April 21, a Chateaux Circle resident reported that his WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram accounts had been hacked with login attempts from Russia.
On April 25, a resident reported that someone opened an LLC in his name fraudulently.
Suspicious
A caller thought she was being followed April 22. She was in New Rochelle at a store, and New Rochelle police were contacted. The suspect allegedly drove away from the store when police pulled up.
A Post Rd. resident reported that someone rang his doorbell and ran away at 10:45 p.m., April 22.
On April 23, a Myrtledale Rd. resident reported seeing a person walking around her property on her doorbell camera. Investigation proved that the man belonged to a service provider with whom the resident had a contract for more than 17 years.
An Edgewood Rd. caller requested, on April 23, an exterior check of the residence due to an unusual image of a bird captured on his indoor camera. The caller was not home, and the caller was curious if the residence was open. All was in order, from what could be checked.
Safety
An Edgewood Rd. mother reported she was having difficulty with her eight-year-old son who did not want to wear a helmet while riding his bike April 26. She did not request police response.
Dispute
Patrol assisted a cab driver and a passenger resolve a misunderstanding about cab fare due to a language barrier on Greenacres Ave. April 27.
Death
A Brite Ave. man reported that his 42-year-old wife passed away at home April 23. No further information was provided.
Cars and roadways
On April 22, police issued summonses to cars parked in violation of parking restrictions on Brambach and Alida roads.
A driver was asked to move his parked car from a position that blocked a Hampton Rd. driveway April 22.
A low-hanging wire was reported on School Lane April 23. Police notified the utility providers.
Con Edison was notified about a low-hanging wires, a dangling connector and a dangling chainsaw on Richbell Rd. April 23.
On April 24, a woman was walking in the street on Post Rd. She said she was walking off some steam, and police advised her of the hazards of walking on the road.
Police moved a dead animal to the side of Drake Rd. April 25.
Police organized a tow for a disabled car on Post Rd. April 26.
Two car accidents were reported in the Village this week.
Village code
On April 21, police removed illegally posted signs from Olmsted Rd. and Walworth Ave. And on April 25, police removed illegally posted signs from Post Rd. Summonses were issued, as appropriate.
On April 25, police three times notified staff of a noise complaint at a Secor Road establishment. Following the third notification, the music was turned off.
Dogs
A dog was barking loudly on the deck of a Coralyn Rd. house April 21. Police told the housekeeper to bring the dog inside while she was working.
On April 22, a Greenacres Ave. man allegedly got bitten by a dog while out walking with his wife on Brewster Rd. Medical services were refused.
On April 22, police reunited a lost dog, found in the Village, with its owner. Police issued a summons to the dog owner.
Lost and found
A resident reported losing a driver’s license somewhere in the Village April 21. 
Photo Credit: Shelley Grafstein
On April 21, a driver reported losing a license plate somewhere in the Village.
On April 21, a Post Rd. woman reported that her son found a pair of air pods at the high school.
A key fob was found on Fenimore Rd. April 27.
Firefighters
On April 22, firefighters helped rescue a cat that got stuck behind a wall in a Highland Way house. The resident arrived home that evening from vacation and heard her cat in the wall.
The house was under renovation in a portion of the first floor, and new drywall had been secured to an interior wall recently. Thermal imaging cameras revealed movement behind the drywall.
The drywall was only screwed on. No tape or paint had been applied yet. Crew unscrewed the drywall, and the cat came out. The cat was reunited with the resident.
On April 24, firefighters were dispatched to the area of the Scarsdale Library for a reported brush fire on Olmsted Rd., in Harwood Park. Firefighters set up on Post Road and stretched 100 feet of hose to the area. 500 gallons of water was used to extinguish a 20'x20' area of vegetation that was burning. The area was thoroughly saturated and overhauled. No obvious signs of ignition were observed. A passerby found the condition, reported it, and spoke with firefighters. He found the fire but did not observe a cause or people in the area.
On April 24, firefighters were dispatched to Brite Ave. for an inside odor of gasoline inside the garage. Firefighters confirmed the odor. A gasoline generator was located inside the garage and found to be slowly leaking gasoline onto the concrete floor. The generator was moved outside to the rear of the structure and the resident was advised to have the unit serviced. The garage was ventilated prior to firefighters’ departure – although the odor remained. The resident was advised to leave a door open to allow fresh air to enter the space.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on Palmer Ave. April 25.
Con Edison was notified about sparking wires on Stratton Rd. April 25.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson Parkway ramp on Mamaroneck Rd. April 27.
On April 2, firefighters detected a slight odor resembling a gas odor on Cooper Rd. They stood by for Con Edison. Con Edison measured the sewers, and their equipment did not detect any gas leaks.
This report covering police and fire department activity from April 21-27 has been compiled from official information.
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