Firefighters Rescue Cats from Popham Road House Fire, Squatter Arrested and an Update on Car Vandalisms
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A Popham Road house caught fire on Sept. 8. Firefighters arrived on scene two minutes after receiving the call. The fire was seen to be emitting from the attic of a one-story section of the house, and the fire was determined to have originated in the attic. Firefighters attacked the fire with a hose line and kept the fire contained to where it had originated. They cut a vent hole in the attic to assist in fighting the fire by allowing smoke and heat to 
escape. All human occupants of the house self-evacuated. Firefighters extensively searched the house for missing pets, and they found two cats hiding inside the structure. Firefighters safely removed the cats unharmed. Firefighters successfully extinguished the fire within 30 minutes and conducted a search for any remaining potential hotspots, all of which were successfully addressed. No injuries were reported. Investigation suspected that a fallen tree in the front yard had taken down a wire and caused a short circuit that generated enough heat to support combustion, and this was suspected to be the cause of the fire. Con Edison cut power and gas to the structure. Firefighters from Greenville, Fairview and Hartsdale assisted – in addition to help provided by Scarsdale police and Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps. According to Fire Chief Chris Mytych, “We credit the homeowners for their rapid recognition of the fire, which limited its spread prior to our intervention.”
Follow up on car vandalism
We asked the Scarsdale Police for any information about the rash of car vandalism on Labor Day morning, when 50 car windows were smashed between 3 am and 6 am. Here is the response: "There has been no arrests in regards to these incidents. I will update you if or when there are further developments."
In a letter to the community dated September 10, 2024, Mayor Justin Arest said this about the incident:
"We are keenly aware of the public’s concerns stemming from the recent rise in local crime, including last week’s acts of vandalism. Let me reassure our community that your safety is our top priority. The Village has been proactive in deploying advanced technology, including License Plate Readers (LPRs) strategically placed throughout key locations, as well as other cutting-edge surveillance tools. We continue to explore new technological solutions to bolster the efforts of our dedicated police department.
Our collaboration with Westchester County’s Real-Time Crime Center, alongside partnerships with other municipalities and state and federal agencies, ensures a coordinated response to what is unfortunately a regional issue. No one in our Village Government or Police Department finds the recent criminal activity acceptable, and we are committed to identifying those responsible while also strengthening deterrence measures. SPD continues to maintain a strong presence in the community, and we will also continue to share crime prevention tips to keep everyone informed. Together, we will ensure that our Village remains a safe and welcoming place for all."
Package theft
On Sept. 4, a Thies Court resident reported a package was stolen from his porch. Property valued at approximately $8, related to this theft, was recovered by Greenburgh police as Greenburgh police arrested two suspects on other charges. The suspects were then subsequently arrested by Scarsdale police as well. The suspects were described as two Bronx males of undisclosed ages, living at separate addresses.
Squatter
A real estate broker discovered signs of a person squatting inside an unoccupied Parkfield Road house that was in the process of being sold Sept. 6. Following an investigation of the house, police arrested the alleged squatter. He is described as a 47-year-old Yonkers man. He was charged with second-degree criminal trespassing. The police report noted the suspect has displayed violent tendencies in the past.
Stolen
On Sept. 3, a Wildwood Road woman reported a larceny that occurred in the past.
Identity theft
On Sept. 4, a Morris Lane woman reported someone used her credit card without her permission.
On Sept. 5, a Chase Road woman reported being the victim of identity theft. She discovered multiple fraudulent checks cashed against her account. The checks ranged in value from $1,000 to $20,650.
On Sept. 6, a Ridgecrest West man reported someone opened a fraudulent credit line account in his name and withdrew $6,000 in funds.
Scams
A Penn Road resident received an email from an unknown person who alleged to have compromising videos of the resident which he said he would make public if she did not pay a certain amount of money Sept. 3. Google image photos of the resident’s house were also included in the email. The resident was advised to block the sender’s address and to not respond to the email. The resident said no such videos exist, to the resident’s knowledge.
A Mayflower Road resident received an email from an unknown person who alleged to have compromising videos of the resident which he said he would make public if she did not pay a certain amount of money Sept. 6. Google image photos of the resident’s house were also included in the email. The resident was advised to block the sender’s address and to not respond to the email. The resident said no such videos exist, to the resident’s knowledge.
A Vernon Road resident received an email from an unknown person who alleged to have compromising videos of the resident which he said he would make public if she did not pay a certain amount of money Sept. 6. Google image photos of the resident’s house were also included in the email. The resident was advised to block the sender’s address and to not respond to the email. The resident said no such videos exist, to the resident’s knowledge.
Criminal mischief
On Sept. 6, a Brite Avenue resident reported one of car’s windows was smashed on Sept. 1. She believes the incident occurred during the rash of criminal mischief that happened that night and which resulted in approximately 50 cars’ windows being smashed.
Youths were reportedly throwing fireworks off of the Freightway Garage Sept. 6. They were gone from the scene when police arrived.
Trespassing and loitering
Police told a homeless man he was not permitted to hang out inside a Popham Road garage Sept. 5.
Police told a person loitering inside a Depot Place business that he was not allowed to stay there for an extended period of time without making a purchase Sept. 6. The person said he would make a purchase and alleged he was waiting for someone.
On Sept. 6, a Post Road woman reported an elderly woman with a white ponytail, white jeans and two dogs showed up at her residence, stood in the driveway – thus making it impossible to leave for work—and made obscene gestures. The elderly woman is known to the Post Road woman, she said. The elderly woman left the scene before police arrived.
A homeless man was allegedly loitering on the train station platform and shouting insults at people who were getting on and off the trains Sept. 6. Police told him he was not allowed to engage in such behavior, and they assisted him in boarding the train.
A Harwood Court store owner reported approximately 7-10 male youths were being disruptive in her store. Sept. 7. Police told the disruptive boys they needed to leave and were not permitted to behave in a way that disrupted patrons or business.
Help
On Sept. 3, police stood by while library employees informed a patron that he was being banned from the library.
Police helped a Garden Road woman with her phone, as a courtesy, after she called headquarters requesting help Sept. 3.
Police received a report of a disheveled individual wearing a black hoodie and a surgical mask on Brite Avenue Sept. 5. Police helped the individual to a bus station, as per the individual’s request. The individual then proceeded to walk along the bus route.
A mother requested help because he was not answering his phone and she was concerned about some messages he had sent her Sept. 5. Her phone was showing he was in the area of Garth Road. She requested a welfare check and was transferred to Eastchester police. Then she called back to say she had made contact with her son, and everything was ok.
A person called police on Sept. 8, claimed to have been walking around the Village for hours and asked for help with directions Sept. 8. Police helped organization transportation so the person could leave to get home to White Plains.
Cars and roadways
Police notice a car’s trunk left open on Murray Hill Road at 2:30 a.m. Sept. 3. Police closed it and left a note for the owner.
A Colvin Road resident reported people looking into car windows on neighbors’ properties at 3 a.m., Sept. 3.
Police taped off an area of Stratton Road around a fallen branch Sept. 3.
On Sept. 3, police informed drivers to park their cars in a way that did not obstruct traffic on Gorham Road, after a bus driver complained of tight passage.
Police assisted Greenburgh police help a semi-truck driver back down Ardsley Road after he got stuck Sept. 4.
Police taped off an area of Scarsdale Road around a broken tree branch and informed highway department workers for removal Sept. 4.
Con Edison was notified about a cracked branch on wires on Richbell Road Sept. 6.
Police informed highway department workers of a falling branch on Richbell Road Sept. 7. The area was taped off to prevent drivers from passing beneath the dangerous branch.
A caller reported a car was driving “burnouts” in the parking lot of a Mamaroneck Road temple Sept. 7. The car was gone when police arrived.
On Sept. 7, police conducted a traffic stop on Boniface Circle and learned that the driver was operating a car with a suspended registration. The driver was issued summonses, and the car’s license plates were removed.
One car accident was reported in the Village this week.
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After a neighbor complained, police told a group of youths on Crossway that they were being too loud Sept. 8.
Animals
A caller reported an injured bird on Mamaroneck Road Sept. 7. The bird was determined to be deceased.
Lost and found
On Sept. 4, a Village resident walked into headquarters and reported losing a front license plate.
On Sept. 6, a Village resident walked into headquarters and reported losing a front license plate.
On Sept. 6, a Village resident walked into headquarters and reported her daughter lost a gray wallet containing a driver’s license, credit cards and a debit card. The wallet was believed to have been lost in the area of Sunset Drive.
A passerby found a cell phone at Claremont Road and the Bronx River Parkway – and brought the cell phone to headquarters for safekeeping Sept. 7.
Firefighters
Firefighters assisted with a motorcycle accident involving injuries on the Hutchinson River Parkway Sept. 2.
Firefighters helped Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps members with a patient in Edgewood who needed to be moved from an ambulance to a second-floor bedroom Sept. 2.
Firefighters helped a Tunstall Road resident with a water leak infiltrating a smoke detector Sept. 3.
A fertilizer odor was mistaken for a gas odor on Whig Road Sept. 3.
On Sept. 3, firefighters helped lift a 90-year-old man to the couch inside his Christie Place residence after he fell to the floor. Care was transferred to SVAC personal as soon as they arrived.
Firefighters helped Village staff clean up water in a Popham Road building after a plumbing defect caused a water leak to occur during a fire detection system test.
A person got stuck inside her garage on Clarence Road after a portion of the door lift cable snapped Sept. 3. Firefighters opened the door to allow the person to leave the garage.
On Sept. 7, firefighters helped a resident of Wildwood Road who accidentally got locked out of her house.
On Sept. 7, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak in a Lee Road house.
Firefighters helped SVAC personnel with a lift assist on Post Road Sept. 7.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Sept. 2-8 has been compiled from official information.
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Police: Another Coyote, Fishing at Library Pond and 107 Year-Old Woman Calls for Computer Support
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Mail fraud: On Aug. 26, mailbox slots on East Parkway were found to be covered with a sticky substance, commonly used by thieves to pull mail out of mailboxes in checking washing scams. Police notified the postal police and post office employees, so the mailbox could be inspected and cleaned.
Attempted shoplifting
On Aug. 29, police were called to investigate a group of individuals who allegedly attempted to steal items from a Scarsdale Avenue store at 2 a.m. An employee said they were trying to leave in a black car.
Identity theft
On Aug. 26, a Cornell Road resident reported receiving a bill for $500 from an unrecognized hotel and casino. He called to dispute the bill.
On Aug. 31. A Post Road resident reported an unknown person took out a Montgomery Ward credit card in his name. He needed a police report to close the account.
Scam
On Aug. 27, a Reimer Road man reported investing a large sum of money with a Crypto agent. Upon a request to withdrawal, the agent said the man needed to cover taxes and a commission before the money could be released. After further investigation into the agent, the man learned the agent had been flagged for deceptive involvement in Crypto activity. Police advised the man to report the matter to the FBI.
A Brite Avenue resident reported receiving a phishing email Sept. 1. Police advised to ignore and delete it.
Criminal mischief
Someone damaged a parking meter on Chase Road Aug. 31.
Dispute
On Aug. 26, police mediated a dispute between two Post Road housemates. They agreed to stay away from each other for the night.
Suspicious
An Overlook Road woman reported that a man claiming to work for Optimum rang her doorbell requesting access to look at wires. Since she did not have an appointment, she did not let him in and he left. She wondered if it was a scam because he was not wearing a uniform and since he arrived unannounced.
A caller reported seeing men standing near the “take it or leave it” shed at the sanitation department Aug. 31. They were allegedly asking strangers for alcohol. Policed arrived and saw sanitation employees near the shed. They were unaware of people asking for alcohol.
Help
A 107-year-old Garden Road woman requested help with her hearing aids and also said she was having a computer problem Aug. 26. Police called the woman’s daughter who said she would take her mother to the doctor to get the hearing aids adjusted.
A contractor doing excavation work on Cambridge Road reported hitting a water or sewer line Aug. 31. The water department was informed for follow-up.
Cars and roadways
On Aug. 27, a utility pole snapped on Fox Meadow Road, causing live wires to fall to the street. The road was closed, and Con Edison was called. Police and firefighters stood by.
Police removed a fallen branch from Popham Road Aug. 28.
On Aug. 28, police notified the water department about pooling water on Mayflower Road.
Police asked a Post Road pedestrian to walk on the sidewalk for safety Aug. 31.
Animals
A passerby found two loose dogs at Palmer Avenue and Mamaroneck Road and notified police Aug. 30.
A “bold coyote” was described to be walking down Rock Creek Lane Aug. 30. It was gone from the scene when police arrived.
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On Aug. 28, police advised kids that they were not permitted to fish in the Audrey Hochberg pond on Brewster Road.
A Harwood Court caller reported someone tossed unsecured flowerpots onto the street in front of his location Aug. 27.
Police advised landscapers using leaf blowers on Greenacres Ave. of Village code, and the landscapers stopped.
A caller complained a landscaper left items on Windmill Circle Aug. 30. Police saw a stack of items neatly placed and marked off by cones. Police said they would continue to monitor the area to see if the landscaper likely returned to collect the items.
On Sept. 1, police advised a Greenacres Ave. resident that neighbors complained of noise. The resident said his gathering was ending.
A Harvest Drive resident turned down music volume after neighbors complained Sept. 1.
Police dispersed kids from Roosevelt Place after dark Sept. 1.
Lost and found
A Roosevelt Place caller described losing a bicycle Aug. 26. It was described as a black and red BMX Trek bike with rusty chains.
On Aug. 26, a Post Road resident reported losing her wallet, which contained her tourist Visa.
On Aug. 28, a parking officer found a driver’s license and a debit card on East Parkway.
On Aug. 30, a Boulevard resident reported finding a “silver watch” in the Village on Aug. 23. He said he wanted to hold onto the watch and was making attempts to find the owner.
Firefighters
One firefighter sustained an injury to his hand during a training exercise Aug. 26.
Following a false alarm Aug. 26, firefighters investigated a Rock Creek Lane house under construction and observed there was no permit on file, as well as unsafe conditions. The building department was advised.
On Aug. 27, a man knocked on the door of the fire station on Tompkins Road, saying he fell outside and hit his head. Firefighters provided ice and offered medical attention, which the man declined.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway Aug. 27.
Power lines fell on Fox Meadow Road Aug. 27. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.
On Aug. 29, a four-year-old was stuck in a playground swing on Boulevard. Firefighters and paramedics helped remove the child unharmed.
On Aug. 30, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a Post Road gas leak.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Bronx River Parkway Aug. 30.
Power lines fell on Nelson Road Sept. 1. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Aug. 26 – Sept. 2 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: No Fishing at Library Pond and Contractors Report Stolen Tools
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Stolen: A contactor’s tools were stolen from a Murray Hill Road job site August 12.
A contactor’s tools were stolen from a Mamaroneck Road job site August 13.
A lawn mower was stolen from a Lawrence Road property August 14.
Disorderly conduct
Cameras near a Crane Road school dumpster caught an Uber driver relieving himself August 15. He was described as wearing a dark-colored shirt, light-colored pants, and driving a white station wagon, He allegedly urinated behind a tree near a playground dumpster. The male was asked by a passerby to stop, and he left the location. According to camera footage, the man attempted to conceal himself and did not appear to be intentionally exposing himself to anyone. Police advised the director of the school to contact Uber to report the incident.
Suspicious
On August 12, a Black Birch Lane woman reported two males came to her door claiming to be with the department of labor, asking about a fraud case. She spoke to them via a front door camera and never opened the door. The men alleged she was the victim of an incident involving fraudulent unemployment claims in her name. She advised the men to leave information in order to revisit the discussion at a later time. The men left contact information and exited the location without hesitation in an orderly fashion with no further incident. Police advised her to check her accounts and to follow up with department of labor’s fraud department. The men reportedly left the scene in a gray Dodge and a silver Hyundai.
On August 16, a gray Acura entered a Brite Avenue driveway. A white woman with dark hair got out and went to the house. She stood there in front of it, using a mobile device – possibly taking photos. The matter was captured by video.
Help
Police accompanied a Con Edison worker into a Claremont Road basement to check for a gas leak, at a homeowner’s request August 13.
A person came to headquarters saying his car had been repossessed and he needed a document in order to report the license plates were now lost August 15.
Domestic matter
Police were called to mediate a verbal argument between a husband and wife in Edgewood August 17.
Cars and roadways
Police called a tow for a disabled car on Mamaroneck Road, and the tow operator helped refill gas into the car so the driver could continue using the car August 14.
Paving equipment was removed from Heathcote Road to increase traffic flow August 14.
On August 15, police helped a driver move a car to its assigned location inside the Christie Place garage.
On August 16, police helped move a disabled car to a safe location to wait for assistance on Colonial Road.
Police called a tow for a disabled car on Overhill Road August 17.
Police helped highway workers remove a metal grate from Crossway August 17.
Police closed off flooded sections of Village roadway during the rain event on August 18. They replaced a manhole cover on Popham Road that had become dislodged during the storm as well.
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On August 12 and 14, kids were fishing in a pond at Brewster and Olmsted roads. Police advised that fishing was not allowed, and the kids left.
Police removed illegally posted signs from the Village right of way on Popham Road August 13.
On August 14, police advised a Meadow Road solicitor that he needed a permit to solicit in the Village.
Police issued a solicitor a summons for soliciting without a permit on Black Birch Lane August 15.
Police issued a solicitor a summons for soliciting without a permit on Mamaroneck Road August 17.
On August 17, men were fishing in a pond at Brewster and Olmsted roads. Police advised that fishing was not allowed, and the men left.
Kids were making noise and playing with flashlights on Boulevard after dark August 17. Police dispersed them.
Police advised a Drake Road homeowner about a noise complaint and issued a warning August 17.
Police advised a Morris Lane homeowner about a noise complaint and issued a warning August 17.
Animals
On August 14, a cat was observed on a Meadow Road patio. The caller thought the cat was injured. Patrol walked to the rear of the house, at which time the cat got up and ran away. The cat did not appear to be sick or injured.
Lost and found
A Lexus car key was left near a scoreboard on Mamaroneck Road Aug. 12. Police vouchered it for safekeeping.
A worker advised a laptop fell out of his truck while driving on Fox Meadow Road August 16. The worker tracked it to Valhalla. It had been turned in to Mount Pleasant police and was available for pickup.
Firefighters
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a Shawnee Road gas leak August 15.
A Madison Road resident got locked out of the house accidentally August 18.
Firefighters helped the resident get back inside,
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on Fox Meadow Road August 18.
Firefighters also responded to numerous false alarms this week.
This report covering police and fire department activity from August 12 – 18 has been compiled from official information.
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Peeing Man in Scarsdale Found to Be Wanted in Eastchester
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Stolen: On Aug. 21, a Ridgecrest North resident reported that he daughter’s car had been broken into and $400 was stolen. Additionally, a package was stolen from the doorstep.
Identity theft and fraud
A Chateaux Circle woman reported being the victim of Identity theft Aug. 20.
On Aug. 23, a Kingston Road resident reported an unknown person opened credit cards in her name in Florida.
On Aug. 23, a Cooper Road resident reported someone stole one of her outgoing checks and “washed” it to cash it for a fraudulent amount of $22,000 to a fraudulent payee.
On Aug. 24, a Brewster Road woman reported someone had been using her Chase bank card to make five fraudulent purchases since April.
Scam
A Rural Drive woman was scammed by a person alleging to represent a “secret shopper” service Aug. 19. She said the rep had her purchase a $500 gift card and provide them with the card details including the access code. The rep then mailed her a fraudulent check to reimburse her for her commission and reimbursement. She also provided her ID to the rep.
A Mamaroneck Road woman thought she was talking to an Apple representative over an allegedly “virus-infected” computer, and she provided all of her information over the phone. She then realized she had been tricked and cancelled her credit cards and bank account numbers.
Missing person
A Christie Place man, with Alzheimer’s, reportedly left his apartment and was missing for several hours before he wife reported the incident Aug. 19.
Broken window
On Aug. 21, a Deerfield Lane HVAC worker’s car window was found to be broken while parked at the job site. No items were removed from the car. Police thought the damage was caused by a rock that had been possibly kicked up by the landscaping company.
Disorderly conduct
A man was urinating in the bushes on Palmer Ave. Aug. 23. Police spoke with him and realized the man was wanted by Eastchester police on a warrant. EPD picked him up to process his arrest.
Dispute
On Aug. 24, police mediated s dispute between a landlord and tenant on Garth Road.
Cars and roadways
On Aug. 19, police advised the Department of Public Works that a manhole cover was loose on Popham Road.
Verizon was notified about fallen wires on Post Road Aug. 19.
On Aug. 21, a refrigerator was left by the side of the road on Woods Lane. Police called the sanitation department to remove it.
Police placed caution tape and barricades around a ditch by the side of Brewster Road Aug. 22.
On Aug. 23, a branch fell into wires on Crane Road.
Animals
Police shot an injured squirrel and disposed of its remains after a caller was concerned about public health after seeing the animal running around in circles in clear distress Aug. 19.
Police removed a dead cat from Heathcote Road and Morris lane Aug. 21.
On Aug. 22, a Coralyn Road was barking all day, according to neighbors. Police issued the owner a verbal warning.
On Aug. 23, a Murray Hill Road dog was brought inside after neighbors complained of noise.
On Aug. 24, police released a raccoon from a Brite Avenue garbage can. It did not seem to be ill or injured.
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A landscaper using a gas-powered blower on Madison Road thought he was in Eastchester, he said, on Aug. 19.
Police removed illegally posted signs from Palmer Ave. Aug. 19, Sycamore Road Aug. 20, Normandy Lane Aug. 23, and Edgewood Road Aug. 25.
On Aug. 19, police issued a warning to a solicitor without a permit on Bradley Road.
After a nearby resident complained of noise, police advised an event manager at Fenway Golf Club to lower the volume of music.
A Meadow Road woman reported neighbors were dumping garbage on her property Aug. 22. Police advised the neighbors about how and when and where to dispose of garbage.
On Aug. 22, police issued summonses to solicitors without a permits on Overhill Road and Walworth Avenue.
Lost and found
On Aug. 23, a Saxon Woods Road resident reported losing a camera after placing it on the back of his wife’s car.
Firefighters
On Aug. 19, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Carthage Road.
On Aug. 19, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Norma Place.
Firefighters notified Con Edison about burning electrical wires on Post Road Aug. 20.
On Aug. 20, a caller reported his van was on fire on Potter Road. Firefighters extinguished the fire, and police blocked streets for safety reasons. The van was towed from the street.
Firefighters put out a stove fire in a Rock Creek Lane house Aug. 20.
Firefighters helped police silence a water alarm coming from a Brewster Road garage while the homeowners were away Aug. 20.
On Aug. 20, firefighters assisted at a car accident on Mamaroneck Road.
On Aug. 20, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Ferncliff Road.
On Aug. 21, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Brookfield Lane.
On Aug. 24, firefighters assisted with a water leak in a Stonehouse Road house.
On Aug. 24, firefighters assisted with a water problem in a Christie Place house.
On Aug. 24, firefighters disconnected an arcing wire on Mamaroneck Road Aug. 24.
Firefighters helped EMS workers with a patient on Hillview Drive Aug. 24.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Aug. 19-26 has been compiled from official documents.
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Burglary and Theft, A Feuding Couple, Mischief and Storm-Related Incidents Keep Police Busy
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The fire department searched for a gas leak on Greenacres Avenue on August 11, 2024.Burglary and theft: On Aug. 5, a Tompkins Road man reported his house had been burglarized.
A Garden Road resident reported stolen property Aug. 6.
Property was stolen from a Ridgecrest East driveway Aug. 8.
Identity theft
On Aug. 9, a Crossway woman reported an incident of identity theft.
On Aug. 9, a Harwood Court business owner reported that his company mailed a check on July 25. They were notified on Aug. 1 that the check did not clear because an unknown person attempted to “wash” the check and cash it in North Carolina by altering the amount and payee information.
Domestic matters
Police mediated a dispute involving an Edgewood couple Aug. 7. They agreed to stay away from each other for the night,
On Aug. 8, the Edgewood woman reported her husband threw out her food and mail. The husband explained he threw out spoiled food and said he did not touch his wife’s mail. He left the house to run errands, and police explained the situation to the wife. Later, the Edgewood man reported his wife was “out of control” and throwing out good food because she was still mad about her spoiled food being thrown out. Police mediated the situation and explained why the food had been thrown out.
On Aug. 8., the Edgewood man reported his wife was screaming at him and pounding on his door, which prevented him from getting his work done. She had already gone to bed for a nap when police arrived. The man said he would go to the library to continue working.
A Fox Meadow couple reported a dispute with the 17-year-old son who left the house after the dispute Aug. 11. The couple said they were in the process of moving and asked their son to get off his phone to help. When police arrived, they were informed that the son simply went for a walk.
Mischief
Multiple callers reported blonde kids on bikes causing trouble and throwing rocks at businesses on Wilmot Road Aug. 5. Police arrived on scene, and the youths admitted to throwing rocks which caused significant damage to the rear door of the business. The business did not want to press charges but asked that the kids’ parents be notified. Police called the parents, who responded to the scene to pick up their kids.
Welfare check
Police checked on a 16-year-old boy who allegedly had a breakdown in another jurisdiction Aug. 6. Police confirmed the boy safely arrived home and was with his parents.
Suspicious
Someone rang a Saxon Woods Road doorbell and left Aug. 7 around 11:30 p.m.
A woman reported a self -driving car was following her Roosevelt Place Aug. 9. Police investigates and saw self-automated lawn mowers in use at the location. They were not following people, just maintaining the yard.
Police checked on a Fayette Road house after the resident received what he believed to be a scam call from someone alleging to be from Con Edison Aug. 10.
Help
A Hamilton Road resident reported her recycling bin had been stolen Aug. 6. Police located the bin down the street, displaced by a storm.
Police helped an elderly woman who said she was lost and looking for a hotel for the night Aug. 9. Police advised about several hotels in White Plains and helped the woman use her mobile GPS device Aug. 9.
Cars and roadways
A woman sleeping in her car told police she was waiting for her cleaning crew to finish working at a nearby address on Fox Meadow Road Aug. 6.
A car with scofflaw status for unpaid parking tickets was found on East Parkway Aug. 8.
A disabled car was reported on Overhill Road Aug. 8.
Patrol put up a temporary stop sign to control traffic around burning wires against a utility pole on Post Road Aug. 8.
Highway workers removed fallen trees from Crane, Post, Brookby and Fox Meadow roads and Ridgecrest East and fallen branches from Richbell Road and Sherbrooke Road Aug. 9.
Police notified Verizon about unrelated fallen wires on Hampton Road, Ridgecrest East and Rectory Lane Aug. 9.
A tree branch fell on a minivan at Weaver and Cornell streets Aug. 9. No injuries were reported.
Trees fell on parked cars on Harwood Court and East Parkway Aug. 9.
Police reported sparking wires on Drake Road to Con Edison Aug. 9.
A utility pole snapped on Rectory Lane Aug. 9, taking down a transformer and wires. Firefighters and police assisted in roadway cleanup and stood by for Con Edison.
Police stood by for Con Edison at the site for a tree branch on wires over Tunstall Road Aug. 10.
Police informed Verizon about a fallen wire on Heathcote Road Aug. 10.
Animals
On Aug. 8, a caller reported her dog was attacked by a pit bull and bitten at Barry and Tunstall roads. Both dogs allegedly “took off” after the bite. The pit bull was wearing purple collar and was off leash. It allegedly attacked the caller’s dog while she was walking it on leash before it broke free during the attack. Police looked for both dogs but did not find them. Patrol later went to the suspected address of the offending pit bull. She admitted her dog got out off leash. She heard about the attack but did not see it. She provided vaccination records. Police issued a summons for having a dog off leash.
A turtle reported on Popham Road Aug. 10 left the scene before police arrived.
Lost and found
A passerby found a key fob on East Parkway and gave it to police Aug. 5.
An Edgewood Road man reported losing his Mexican passport at home Aug. 8.
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Police advised a Jefferson Road resident to trim grass away from a fire hydrant on his property Aug. 11.
After neighbors complained of noise, a Varian Lane resident lowered the volume of music.
Firefighters
On Aug. 7, firefighters were dispatched to a Shawnee Road residence for a reported water condition in the basement. Upon arrival, crews were approached by the resident who stated that the basement was filling with water. Upon investigation, crews noted approximately 2inches of water accumulated in the basement, with pressurized water free flowing from the water service connection. Firefighters attempted to locate the main valve; however, the valve prior to the meter was completely dislodged and hanging from a grounding wire Members assisted the water department with a curb valve shut down, while simultaneously initiating pump-out operations. Water flow controlled and a submersible pump and squeegees were used to mitigate the accumulated water. A power adapter was removed from its power source after a popping sound was heard. Water accumulation did not rise to the level of electrical receptacles. Firefighters advised the resident to have a receptacle in the utility closet evaluated for water exposure due to its proximity to spraying water. No tripped breakers were noted. Members placed a dehumidifier and split A/C unit into operation to assist with residual water removal. Advised the resident to contact a salvage company for further remediation.
Firefighters removed a smoking dehumidifier with scorch marks from a Butler Road house Aug. 7.
Firefighters assisted Con Edison with a gas leak in a Catherine Road house Aug. 7.
Firefighters shut down a malfunctioning dryer with electrical arcing and a scorched smell in a Shawnee Road house Aug. 7.
A Franklin Road woman got locked inside her bathroom due to a faulty door latch Aug. 7. Firefighters helped open the door to release her.
Firefighters helped a driver get out of her car after it rolled down an embankment and fell into two feet of water, causing significant damage and airbag deployment on the Hutchinson River Parkway Aug. 8.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of arcing wires on Rectory Lane and a fallen power line on School Lane, a fallen tree into wires on Rectory Lane, and fallen Carstensen Road wires, Aug. 9.
On Aug. 9, firefighters helped a police officer get into a patrol car after the keys were accidentally locked inside on Carstensen Road during a public safety storm-related incident.
Firefighters assisted Con Edison with a gas leak investigation on Brown Road Aug. 9.
Generators placed too close to a Greendale Road house, a Farley Road house and a Garden Road house caused carbon monoxide incidents Aug. 9. Firefighters assisted Con Edison and provided ventilation. The generator being used on Farley Road was red-tagged and put out of service due to it producing unusually high levels of CO gas.
Firefighters assisted Con Edison with a gas leak investigation on Greenacres Avenue Aug. 11.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Aug.5 - 11 has been compiled from official information.
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