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Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig

Published: 20 October 2022

Created: 20 October 2022

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Stolen car: A parked 2020 Land Rover, color white, was stolen from a Rochambeau Rd. driveway overnight Oct. 13-14. It was valued at $85,000. The car was later found at an auto body shop in the Bronx after being involved in an accident outside the Village.

Stolen
A Brown Road woman reported that jewelry, valued at over $11,000, was missing from her house On Oct. 13. She stated that she thought the incident occurred within the last three weeks.

Identity theft
On Oct. 12, a Walworth Avenue man reported he was the victim of attempted bank fraud.

On Oct. 13, a Fayette Road resident reported that someone fraudulently registered a vehicle in her name, without her permission.

Criminal mischief
On Oct. 13, a Griffen Avenue caller reported an incident of criminal mischief that took place the previous night. Video surveillance showed a person drive up near the steps of a structure, exit the vehicle, draw graffiti on the steps, and begin gyrating and making hand gestures. Police are investigating.

Welfare check
Police checked the welfare of a Berkeley Road woman after her relative reported she had not heard from her for some time, on Oct. 10. The woman was fine and called her relative.

Civil matter
A Lawrence Road woman reported that a neighbor cut branches from trees on her property Oct. 13. She said she attempted to discuss the matter with the neighbor, but the neighbor did not seem to have an interest in resolving the matter. Police advised both parties that this was a civil matter and to consult with the Engineering Department.

On Oct. 13, a Sage Terrace man reported he hired a contractor who allegedly “walked off the job” after being paid. The contractor allegedly walked off the job following a disagreement.

Cars and roadways
On Oct. 10, police stood by and assisted with traffic control while a driver with a flat tire waited for assistance.

A caller from Alfa Romeo Vehicle Services advised of a stolen car on Murray Hill Road Oct. 10. Police canvassed the area but did not find any sign of the stolen car.
Police assisted at a car accident on the Bronx River Parkway and issued one of the drivers a citation Oct. 11.

On Oct. 11, police issued summonses to a dump truck driver whose vehicle was determined to not have a valid registration during the course of a traffic stop on Fenimore Road. The suspended registration was due to a truck mileage tax violation. Summonses for the violation and for excessive smoke were issued. The truck was towed from the Village back to its yard.

On Oct. 11, police helped a driver with a flat tire at Post and Olmsted roads.

On Oct. 11, police advised a motorist who locked her keys in a rental car that police could provide information about locksmiths, but the driver said she was waiting for a towed organized by the rental company.

The highway department was notified about a fallen street sign at Crane Road and East Parkway Oct. 12.

Patrol asked a driver to move a parked bus from Haverford Avenue so traffic could pass more freely Oct. 12.

Patrol asked drivers to move parked vehicles from Mamaroneck Road so traffic could pass more freely Oct. 12.

On Oct. 13, police created a tape perimeter for safety and informed Con Edison about a fallen wire spotted by a mail carrier on Drake Road.

On Oct. 13, police identified a car with scofflaw status parked on Scarsdale Avenue. The owner said she would rectify the matter immediately at Village Hall.

A car with Texas plates was involved in an accident on Ferncliff Road Oct. 14. Police arranged for a tow to remove it from the road.

A truck involved in a bridge strike was parked on Meadow Road Oct. 14. The driver moved it because it was blocking a resident’s driveway.

Verizon was notified about fallen wires on Bradley and Mamaroneck roads Oct. 14.

A car with a flat tire was awaiting a tow on Mamaroneck Road Oct. 14. Police placed flares around it for safety.

Two cars parked on Brewster Road did not have license plates, and police issued warnings Oct. 15.

A caller from a vehicle monitoring services company advised of a stolen 2018 Dodge Durango on Gatehouse Road Oct. 14. Police canvassed the area but did not find any sign of the stolen car. The caller then reported the car was pinging from New Rochelle. NRPD was informed and assisted in an unsuccessful search.

Police assisted at a car accident on the Bronx River Parkway and issued one of the drivers a citation Oct. 11.

Police issued a verbal warning to a group of kids hanging out in a parked car on Madison Road, possibly smoking, Oct. 16.

One car accident was officially reported in the Village this week.

Animals, insects
On Oct. 12, a Brite Avenue caller reported a sick raccoon in a neighbor’s yard. Police advised on a list of local trappers.

A sick raccoon was reported on Kingston Road Oct. 12.

A sick raccoon was reported on Montrose Road Oct. 12. Police went to the scene and observed the animal as “sick and suffering.” Police shot the animal and notified the Westchester Department of Health. The animal’s body was placed in a bag for pickup by the sanitation department.

A Haverford Road woman thought she saw a man in black walk up her driveway, via her doorbell camera, Oct. 12. Police reviewed the camera footage and determined an insect had crawled across the camera lens.

Police received a complaint about a dog barking on Rectory Lane Oct. 15. The dog had already been brought inside its house when police arrived.

An Ardmore Road man reported a neighbor’s dog bit his leg while he was out for a walk Oct. 15. Police spoke with the dog’s owner and requested documents to fill out appropriate paperwork.

Police checked on a dog left in a parked car on Chase Road Oct. 16. The temperature was 59 degrees outside and the car was ventilated through a sunroof. The dog had water and was not in distress.

Village code
On Oct. 13, police issued warnings to real estate agents who placed signs in the Village right of way, in violation of Village code, on Nelson, Lawrence and Lee roads and on Boulevard.

On Oct. 14, police removed a tutoring sign from East Parkway placed in violation of Village code, and they issued a summons.

The owner of a Garth Road establishment lowered the volume of music after police received numerous noise complaints Oct. 14.

On Oct. 15, police removed a posted SAT and ACT sign from East Parkway placed in violation of Village code.

On Oct. 15, police removed a tag sale signs from Boulevard and Madison Road, placed in violation of Village code, and they issued a verbal warning.

Police halted tree removal work on Stonehouse Road because it was being performed without a proper permit Oct. 15.

On Oct. 15, police removed painting signs from Brite Avenue as well as from Fox Meadow Road, placed in violation of Village code, and they issued warnings.

Police advised a Lebanon Road resident that neighbors had complained about loud noise, from talking outdoors, coming from the resident’s house Oct. 15. The resident advised guests were leaving and conversation would be moved inside.

Lost and found
On Oct. 10, a passerby found a cell phone on Spencer Place. While police were on their way, the passerby reported that the owner had recovered the phone.

A woman reported losing a designer wallet in the area of East Parkway and Spencer Place Oct. 10.

On Oct. 10, a woman reported her son lost his wallet at Chat Restaurant on Christie Place.

On Oct. 11, a Webster Road man reported losing his passport from the Republic of Ghana.

A cell phone found on Lyons Road was given to police, who placed it in safekeeping, Oct. 14.

Firefighters
On Oct. 10, a Brewster Road homeowner complained of an odor of burning plastic. Firefighters could not find the source of any odor.

Elevated carbon monoxide levels were detected in a Brewster Road house Oct. 10.

Firefighters ventilated and stood by for Con Edison. On Edison arrived and red-tagged the furnace, which was determined to have a malfunctioning feed. Later a resident complained of a headache after the furnace had been shut down. Firefighters returned and metered the house. No more carbon monoxide was detected.

A contractor hit a gas line on Lenox Place Oct. 11. Firefighters provided assistance and stood by for Con Edison. It turned out the gas line was inactive and already shut down.

A malfunctioning oil burner was causing an odor in Village Hall Oct. 11. Firefighters checked for safety and let people back in the building. Service was recommended.

On Oct. 13, police and firefighters notified Con Edison about a suspected gas leak on Garth Road.

Con Edison red-tagged a faulty gas feed in a Garth Road building after firefighters investigated and gas odor and shut appliance supply lines Oct. 14.

Firefighters assisted a Chateaux Circle resident who was locked out of her apartment since the superintendent said he would only respond to emergencies, such as weather related incidents, on the weekend.

Firefighters shut a valve to a leaking water pipe in a Post Road structure and advised the resident to call a plumber Oct. 16.

A Hutchinson Avenue house had elevated carbon monoxide. Firefighters evacuated residents, ventilated, shut gas lines and stood by for Con Edison. A faulty boiler was detected.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 10-16 has been compiled from official information.

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Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig

Published: 27 October 2022

Created: 27 October 2022

Last Updated: 27 October 2022

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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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Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig

Published: 13 October 2022

Created: 13 October 2022

Last Updated: 13 October 2022

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Suspected overdose: Firefighters, police and Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps were dispatched to Secor Road and Hazelton Drive at 3:25 p.m., Oct. 3, on a report of multiple individuals passed out inside a locked 2019 Dodge Charger. Police arrived and found the driver – Peter R. Eichie, 22, of New Rochelle – asleep at the wheel. Three other people inside the car also appeared to be unconscious but breathing.

Police opened the car doors after several attempts at waking the occupants, and the occupants were removed. Three individuals were transported to the hospital by SVAC.

Eichie was arrested and charged with first-degree operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs, criminal possession of a controlled substance, having an open container of alcohol in the car, a stopping/standing/parking violation and a no seatbelt violation. One of the occupants of the car – Erin Garces, 19 of Port Chester – was arrested on the charge of criminal possession of a controlled substance, after she was found in criminal possession of Xanax. A second occupant – Ricci Johnson, 21, of Yonkers – was arrested on two charges of criminal possession of a controlled substance, after he was found with white powder cocaine and 11 Percocet tablets in an unmarked container in his possession. The car was towed to the police impound lot.

DWI
A driver – Ignacio A. Diaz, 54, of Yonkers – was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), refusal to take a chemical test, driving a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and moving from a lane unsafely on Oct. 9. The arrest came after officers received a report at 3:44 a.m. that a utility pole fell on a car at Heathcote and Duck Pond roads. Firefighters assisted at the accident scene. There, police and firefighters determined that Diaz struck a road sign, utility pole and stone wall. All occupants of the car had self-extricated prior to Diaz’s arrest. Empty alcohol bottles were found inside the car.

House fire
On Oct. 5, patrol observed heavy smoke emanating from the roof and attic of a Black Birch Lane residence. Patrol located the homeowner of the residence and confirmed that all parties exited the house. Firefighters arrived and summoned mutual aid from Greenville, Fairview and Hartsdale fire departments. They entered the house and confirmed the attic was on fire. A vent hole was cut in the room, as firefighters entered the house to fight the fire, which had created high heat and heavy smoke. Most of the fire was concentrated in the center of the attic. Firefighters used water lines and extinguishers to fight the fire. They overhauled the structure to make sure the fire was completely out, and both electric and gas were turned off to the house. The Scarsdale building inspector was on scene to assess the incident. The fire chief advised that the fire appeared to have started in the attic of the house and did not appear to be suspicious in nature at this time. Patrol stood by for traffic and pedestrian safety until released by the chief. No injuries were reported.

Car break-in
On Oct. 3, a Bradley Road resident reported that two of his unlocked vehicles had been entered overnight.

Check fraud
On Oct. 3, a Ridgecrest West woman reported that a check she had written had been stolen, altered and cashed fraudulently for $4,000.

A Greenacres Avenue woman reported that she placed a check in a public mailbox at Greenacres and Huntington avenues on Sept. 29, and on Oct. 7 she discovered the check had been altered and cashed fraudulently.

Criminal mischief
On Oct. 9, a caller advised a Heathcote School field had been damaged by tire tracks.

Monitored
On Oct. 4, a Carman Road woman reported that she received notification from Apple that an Apple Air Tag was tracking her whereabouts and following her location. She did not authorize the Air Tag activity and wanted to document the matter.

Assistance
On Oct. 6, a Fox Meadow Road resident reported three trespassers on his property refusing to leave, kicking doors and banging on the property. Police went to the scene and spoke with the alleged trespassers. They said they had recently purchased the house and had an appointment with the tenant to observe that the electrical and gas services were working properly. They said they were denied access to the house by the tenant. The tenant then told police he had a recent medical procedure and was not feeling well. Police advised both parties that this was a civil matter and advised they should seek legal counsel for any future appointment.

On Oct. 7, police helped a driver find her parked car at Kingston and Brewster roads after she was unable to find it.

A person came to headquarters to inquire about getting home to Manhattan at 2:44 a.m., Oct. 9. Police advised the person to take a train from the Hartsdale train station.

Suspicious
On Oct. 6, a caller reported that the driver of a vehicle was seen walking around a house on Brittany Close before he left the area. Police checked the exterior and interior of the house and determined that everything was in good order.

A man wearing jeans and a yellow hoodie was reportedly on a Hanover Road property, allegedly looking in windows of the house Oct. 8. Police reviewed the video surveillance and determined the man had no criminal intent.

Welfare
On Oct. 7, police checked the welfare of an elderly Berkeley Road woman.

Cars and roadways
On Oct. 3, police issued a summons for driving without valid paperwork to a driver involved in a rear-end car accident at Fenimore and Fox Meadow roads.
Police taped off an area of Sprague Road because of flooding Oct. 4.
Police removed a large rock from Palmer Avenue Oct. 4.
Police issued multiple warnings to the owners of cars parked in no standing zones on Sage Terrace, as well as on Hampton Road, Oct. 4.
Police removed a large branch from Bypass Oct. 4.
Police assisted firefighters in closing Brewster Road due to burning electrical wires Oct. 4.
A driver with Florida license plates was stopped on Gilmore Court to let his car cool off because he was experiencing issues with the car battery Oct. 4.
Police notified Verizon about fallen wires on Herkimer Road Oct. 5.
Police barricade an area around shifting road plates on Grand Park Avenue Oct 5.
Police notified Verizon about fallen wires on Herkimer Road Oct. 5.
Police notified Verizon about fallen wires on Murray Hill Road Oct. 5.
Police secured a fallen wire on Murray Hill Road and notified Verizon Oct. 5.
Police called a tow for a motorist with a disabled car at Fenimore Road and Ridgecrest West Oct. 5.
Police called a tow for a motorist with two flat tires at Mamaroneck and Murray Hill roads Oct. 6.
On Oct. 6, police notified Verizon about unrelated low-hanging wires on Post Road and Cornell Street.
Police notified Verizon about fallen wires on Wildwood Road Oct. 7.
On Oct. 9, police notified Con Edison and Verizon about fallen wires on Black Birch Lane.
Con Edison was notified about a branch over wires on Rock Creek Lane Oct. 9.
Four car accidents were reported in the Village this week.

Village code
On Oct. 6, a Myrtledale Road construction site was draining water, which was running into the street.
On Oct. 7, a caller complained of loud TV noises in a Popham Road apartment. Police could not find the source of the noise upon examining the area.
On Oct. 7, police dispersed noisy youth from Birchall Drive after dark.
On Oct. 8, police advised the manager of a Secor Road club that residents had called and complained about noise.
On Oct. 8, police advised a Heathcote Road homeowner that callers had complained about noise.
On Oct. 9, police advised a Brewster Road homeowner that callers had complained about noise.

Animals
On Oct. 7, a Nelson Road woman walked into headquarters to report an animal scratch on her face caused by an excited Labradoodle that she attempted to greet while out walking in the neighborhood the previous day. The poodle was allegedly up to date on its vaccinations. Her lawyer advised her to ask for a police report to document the incident.

On Oct. 7., a Fayette Road resident reported that a dog was barking outside loudly for over an hour. Police found the dog and confirmed that it was barking loudly and excessively while chained to a fence in its owner’s back yard. Police issued a summons to the owner of the dog.

Police reunited loose dogs, found on Post Road, with their owners Oct. 9.

Lost and found
On Oct. 3, an Axtell Road man reported losing his passport somewhere. He asked police to document the matter.
A woman walked into headquarters on Oct. 6 and reported losing her wallet somewhere in the Village on Oct. 2.
A woman found a wallet on Chateaux Circle and gave it to police Oct. 8.
An attendant at tennis courts on Mamaroneck Road reported a lost bicycle was blocking the entrance to the courts Oct. 8. The attendant said he would hold onto the bicycle until the owner returned.

Firefighters
On Oct. 4, firefighters responded to a report of smoke coming from a Post Road group home. On site, firefighters detected steam coming from the boiler. Firefighters shit down the boiler and advised the residents to have it serviced.

On Oct. 4, a house service line was broken, arcing and burning in a tree on Brewster Road. Firefighters dispatched Con Edison to the scene and made sure the scene was safe for pedestrians.

Firefighters shut the water supply to a leaking sink on Lockwood Road because the water was dripping through to the basement Oct. 5. The owner was advised to call a plumber.

Firefighters arrived at a School Lane house for a false alarm Oct. 5. While on scene, some neighbors came outside to see what was going one. While walking back to his house, one neighbor slipped on the driveway and cut his face. Firefighters got out of their truck and helped the man back into his house. He refused medical attention.

Burnt food emitted smoke from a microwave in a Mamaroneck Road house Oct. 6. Firefighters ventilated the house.

A GFI electrical receptacle was “clicking” in a Heathcote Road house Oct. 6. Firefighters removed the receptacle and capped the wires. Firefighters advised the resident to call an electrician.
On Oct. 7, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
On Oct. 8, firefighters assisted at a car accident on Cornell Street.
On Oct. 8, firefighters assisted SVAC with a patient on Catherine Road. The patient was taken to the hospital.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 3-9 has been compiled from official information.

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