Police Report: Stolen Car Recovered in Bronx After Accident, Plus Sick Raccoons and Illegal Signs
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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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Police Report: Three Arrested After Overdose in Car and a House Fire on Black Birch Lane
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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.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 Report: BMW, With Keys Inside, Stolen from Brite Avenue Driveway
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Stolen car: A 2022 BMW X7car was stolen from a Brite Avenue driveway overnight and reported the morning of Sept. 21. Keys had been left inside the car. The car was reported to be valued at $75,000.
Arrested
On Sept. 21, police conducted a traffic stop after noticing a driver in a white Ford transit van speeding in a Mamaroneck Road school zone. The driver – Roberto Caceda, 44, of Yonkers – was determined to be unlicensed, with three suspensions on three separate dates and one scoff. Therefore, the driver was placed under arrest and charged as follows: unlicensed driving, aggravated unlicensed driving, driving without insurance, speeding and failing to notify the DMV of a change of home. He was released on his own recognizance and ordered to appear at Scarsdale Village Justice Court later that day.
Identity theft
On Sept. 20, a Boulevard woman reported that someone field a fraudulent unemployment claim in her name.
Broken windows
Two storm windows reportedly fell out of a building’s second-floor on Harwood Court Sept. 19. Police taped off the area around the broken windows and a maintenance worker cleaned up the debris. Firefighters also assisted.
A landscaper was reportedly using a weed whacker and accidentally sent a rock through a passing car’s window near the intersection of Mamaroneck Road and Crossway Sept. 20. Police assisted the driver and the landscaper exchange information.
Nails
A Brookfield Road woman reported that a worker came to her house to retrieve tools, and after doing so the worker intentionally threw a handful of long nail onto her driveway Sept. 23. She had video surveillance of the incident and wanted to document it.
Neighbors
An Autenreith Road woman reported that a neighbor’s tree cutting service was “very loud” and a branch “shook her house” when it fell Sept. 19. Police went to the area and the spoke with the tree cutters. They said they were done for the day.
Dispute
Two employees were having a verbal dispute related to compensation at a Harwood Court workplace Sept. 25. Police advised them to separate.
Confusion
A caller reported his 2020 Infiniti had been stolen from a meter spot on Chase Road Sept. 19. Police found the car parked on Autenreith Road instead.
Brownies and Scouts celebrated the re-opening of the Girl Scout House on Wayside Lane on September 28, 2022. With a new ventilation system and a repaved parking lot, the building is back in service.
At 12:44 a.m., a Highland Way man reported an Uber driver just stole his property and drove away. With police help, it was determined that a language barrier caused the driver to believe he was supposed to pick up the man’s property and drive it to a location. The Uber driver returned and instead picked up the man and completed the trip correctly.
Suspicious
A Fox Meadow Road resident reported an unknown man, approximately 40-50 years old, was on his property. The resident confronted the man, but the man refused to answer any questions. The resident, who is a tenant, said his landlord was having problems and the house was being foreclosed. This situation, according to the resident, had prompted other people, such as brokers and appraisers, to show up at the house unannounced and unwanted. Police suggested the resident contact his landlord.
Two residents reported a man on their property, alleging looking around cars with a flashlight and claiming to be from an animal control unit looking for a raccoon Sept. 23. At one house, the man said he was from a pest control company and sprayed the resident’s lawn with alleged pesticide. The man was not wearing a uniform or driving a marked van. He was driving a white van.
A Greenacres mother reported her teenage son had been playing basketball and working out at Greenacres playground On Sept. 24. A white man in his 20s wearing a green vest was also there working out. When the teenager left, the man also left and appeared to be following the teenager. The teenager said he biked faster to get away from the man, and he eventually lost sight of him.
Pedestrian struck
A man reported his watch was struck by a vehicle in a Mamaroneck Road parking lot Sept. 21. The man said he moved his arm out of the way while the car was making a turn so only his watch was impacted. He did not report any injuries. The driver, who was in a straight-only lane, said there was a miscommunication, and he thought he was supposed to make a turn.
Cars and roadways
On Sept. 19, police closed Church Lane so Con Edison and highway workers could address a fallen branch on wires and remove it.
Con Edison corrected low-hanging wires on Post Road Sept. 19.
Police picked up loose, fallen wires from Fox Meadow Road and placed them at the side of the road Sept. 19.
Police taped off an area around a fallen branch at Scarsdale Avenue and Popham Road and notified highway workers for cleanup Sept. 19.
Police helped direct traffic to clean congestion caused by a tow truck incident near Popham Road and Depot Place Sept. 20.
Police advised drivers they could not park in restricted areas near school zones during pickup times, on Chesterfield Road and Brite Avenue, Sept. 20. As part of the follow-up, police advised the crossing guard to inform headquarters if cars were parked in violation of posted signage.
Police asked drivers to move their trucks from Brewster Road to reduce traffic congestion Sept. 21.
Police observed a car with scofflaw status, due to numerous unpaid parking tickets on Scarsdale Avenue Sept. 22. Police issued a summons and called for a tow. Before the tow arrived, the driver returned and said he would go to Village Hall and immediately rectify the matter.
Police removed a fallen branch from Bell Road Sept. 22.
Police issued summonses to illegally parked cars on Hampton Road near Fox Meadow School Sept. 22.
Verizon and Con Edison were called about downed wires resulting from a fallen tree, on Dickel Road Sept. 22.
A car got stuck on a portion of a cement wall at the end of a Greenacres Avenue driveway Sept. 23. Police stood by until a tow arrived.
A woman was reportedly in labor on the Hutchinson River Parkway Sept. 24. While police and paramedics were on route, the call was cancelled because the woman’s location was in another jurisdiction, and other units had already arrived on scene.
One car accident was officially reported in the Village this week.
Dogs and animals
A dog owner and his dog were playing catch in a middle school field Sept. 19. Police asked the owner to leash his dog.
A Murray Hill Road woman reported seeing a coyote in the neighborhood on numerous occasions in the recent past.
A man walked into headquarters on Sept. 26 and reported that a dog had bitten him Sept. 22. He asked police to document the matter. He said the bite occurred while he was walking on White Road, and a dog lunged at him and bit his arm. The dog was described as a mixed breed, and it was leashed at the time. He went to Westchester Medical Center as a precaution. The bite was bandaged, and the man received a rabies vaccination. He said he would be contacting the dog’s owner himself to check the dog’s health records.
Village code
A Meadow Road resident placed bulk garbage at the street Sept. 20, and neighbors complained. Police informed the resident that he would have to call the sanitation department to arrange for pickup rather than just leaving bulk items at the curb.
Loud music was coming from a location were there were many parked cars on Murray Hill Road Sept. 23. Police noted that approximately 300 people were anticipated at the event, and police advised staff of a noise complaint. They also advised staff to make sure parked cars did not impede traffic flow.
Police advised a Fenimore Road resident of a noise complaint, and the resident turned off loud music Sept. 23.
Police issued a summons to a worker causing noise before allowable construction work hours, as per Village code, Sept. 24.
Police advised a Secor Road facility manager of a noise complaint, and the manager turned off loud music Sept. 24.
Police removed illegally posted signs in the Village Sept. 25.
Lost and found
On Sept. 20, a Spencer Place storeowner reported finding a driver’s permit outside his store. It was expired; so police shredded it.
On Sept. 20, a wallet was found inside a Popham Road restaurant.
Firefighters
Firefighters cut open a car’s doors to remove an injured person from the car following an accident at Fenimore and Brewster roads Sept. 19. Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps was on scene to treat the person.
Firefighters used an extinguisher to put out a grease fire coming from a restaurant stovetop on Chase Road Sept. 20. The cause of the fire was “kitchen crew attempting to burn off grease from the stove by covering grates with aluminum foil, according to the fire report.”
A Lincoln Road resident reported an unusual interior odor Sept. 22. Firefighters traced the odor to a sheen on liquid in a sump pump pit. They drained the pit and washed the area. They told the resident to service the sump pump and to call again if the odor comes back.
Firefighters helped a Madison Road resident change batteries in a smoke detector Sept. 24.
Smoke from a wood-burning pizza oven set off a smoke detector in a Garth Road restaurant Sept. 24. Firefighters referred this ongoing matter to the fire inspector and suggested the smoke alarms be moved to different locations to prevent frequent false alarms.
A closed fireplace flue in a Brewster Road house caused smoke to accumulate inside the house Sept. 25. Firefighters ventilated the house and opened the flue.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Sept. 19-25 has been compiled from official information.
Police Arrest Bronx Man after Car Accident Exposed Stolen Mail and Glue Traps
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Arrested: On Sept. 28, Julio Sosa, 25, of the Bronx, turned himself in for arrest processing following a police pursuit and a car accident involving property damage of more than $250 after which Sosa left the scene of the accident. He was charged with this offense as well as with the offense of failing to obey a police officer and fifth degree criminal possession of stolen property. According to the arrest report, Sosa fled officers who were attempting to make a traffic stop on March 15, 2022. While fleeing, Sosa struck a parked car and caused significant damage to the car. Sosa then left his car and evaded officers on foot. Inside the car, officers found glue traps and stolen mail, presumably “fished out of” blue mailboxes. Following his arrest, Sosa was released with an appearance ticket for Village Justice Court for Oct. 12.
Stolen
On Sept. 27, a Whig Road resident reported her son’s Trek bicycle and iPhone were stolen from Chase Road Park. Later, the bicycle was found in the area of the post office.
Scam and identity theft
On Sept. 26, a Carman Road resident reported she was the victim of a scam. It involved an email she received that she believed had been sent by USPS. When she opened the email, it contained many blank fields asking for her Social Security number and credit card credentials. She later realized this email was a scam because it linked to a blank web page. Police advised her to monitor her accounts and file the incident with the credit reporting bureaus.
On Sept. 27, a Rugby Lane man reported someone attempted to open a line of credit in his name. No financial loss occurred because the line of credit was denied.
On Sept. 28, a Hickory Lane man reported that someone fraudulently filed an unemployment claim in his name.
On Sept. 28, a Brewster Road woman reported that someone attempted to open two fraudulent credit accounts in her name. Later, on Sept. 30, she reported that additional bank accounts, including a checking and savings account, were opened in her name.
Suspicious
On Sept. 29, security surveillance showed three men walk onto a Gatehouse Road property, look around the corner of the house and leave. They were only on the property for about a minute. The homeowner was concerned and notified police.
A caller reported a possible “vagrant” sleeping on newspaper at an East Parkway location Sept. 29. Police investigated the address and spoke with the owner of the business who said a female employee had been napping at a booth after 6 p.m. He apologized for any confusion and confirmed everything was in good order.
A Con Edison subcontractor arrived to work at a gas leak at a Grand Park Avenue house after 10 p.m., Sept. 29. The homeowner asked police to check the worker’s credentials because of the late hour for the work, which the homeowner found to be suspicious.
A man, described as “shirtless,” was reportedly yelling at passing cars on Sprague and Clarence roads Oct. 1. He was not there when police arrived.
Pedestrian hit
On Sept. 26, an 80-year-old pedestrian was struck in the intersection of Weaver Street and Heathcote Road while the pedestrian was crossing the road. Firefighters who were en route to another call observed the incident. They assisted Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps package the injured pedestrian who was taken to Westchester Medical Center. According to the accident report, the driver had a green light and was distracted by the fire siren that had just sounded.
Cars and roadways
A parked car was parked too close to the corner of Deerfield and Mamaroneck roads Sept. 26. Police put caution tape one the car and a nearby pole to serve as a visual alert to passing and turning motorists. Police asked staff of Westchester Reform Temple to contact the driver and ask that the car be moved.
Police notified Verizon about fallen wires on Paddington Avenue Sept. 26.
Police encountered a parked 2013 Chevy Suburban with scofflaw status on Boniface Circle Sept. 27. The car was towed, and the Whistler Road owner was issued a summons.
Police also encountered a parked 2003 Chevy Honda Odyssey with scofflaw status on Boniface Circle Sept. 27. The car was towed, and the Mount Vernon owner was issued a summons.
Police stood by a driver with a flat tire until help arrived on Heathcote Road and Morris Lane Sept. 27.
On Sept. 28, following a traffic stop for speeding, police issued a Dobbs Ferry driver an additional summons for unlicensed driving.
Police asked a worker to move a backhoe from Franklin Road Sept. 29.
The highway department was notified about a leaning traffic sign on Ogden and Hampton roads Sept. 29.
Police issued a parking citation for a Jeep parked on grass on Olmsted Road Sept. 29.
Police called a tow for a disabled car on Hutchinson Avenue Sept. 29.
The highway department was notified about a missing sewer grate on Overhill Road Sept. 30.
On Sept. 30, police removed errant traffic cones from Gorham and Montrose roads
Police stood by with Westchester County police officers apprehended and arrested a driver that exited the Hutchinson River Parkway at Mamaroneck Road Sept. 30. Police stood by while the car was towed from the scene to an impound lot.
Police removed a bag of trash from Bypass and discarded it Oct. 1.
Police contacted the owner of a disabled BMW parked on Secor Road “for several days” and asked that it be moved Oct. 1.
On Oct. 1, a tree fell on Saxon Woods Road near Boulder Brook Road. Police notified Con Edison, Verizon and the highway department for safety and removal.
On Oct. 2, police removed a larger branch from Brite Avenue and placed it by the side of the road for highway department pickup.
Police closed Saxon Woods because of a fallen tree and fallen live electrical line Oct. 3.
Police notified the highway department about a fallen tree on Oak Lane Oct. 3.
Dogs
A passerby coaxed a loose dog onto the front steps of its apparent Post Road house Sept. 29. Police spoke with the owner who thanked everyone and explained that the dog accidentally got outside.
Village code
Police dispersed a group of approximately 20 noisy teens that had gathered on Barry Road around 10:20 p.m., Sept. 26.
Police removed posted signs in the Village right of way, in violation of Village code, and discarded the signs Sept. 27 and 30.
Police moved a “Go Maroons” sign back into the private portion of a Brite Avenue lawn and issued the homeowner a warning Sept. 29.
Lost and found
On Sept. 29, a resident walked into headquarters and reported losing his license plate somewhere in the Village.
Keys were found on Wayside Lane Sept. 29.
Backpacks were found at Brewster and Harcourt roads Sept. 30. Police reunited the backpacks with their owners.
A loose dog without a collar or tags was found at Brite Avenue and Cohawney Road Sept. 30. Police reunited the dog with its owner and issued appropriate summonses.
Firefighters
On Sept. 26, firefighters helped remove fallen phone wires form Paddington Road.
On Sept. 26, firefighters extinguished a small brush fire approximately 10 feet from a Brambach Road structure. Firefighters advised the resident to refrain from burning yard debris.
A car struck a building in Hartsdale and caught fire Sept. 27. Firefighters assisted Hartsdale firefighters.
A contractor using a gas-powered pressure washer near a foundation wall of a Carstensen Road house accidentally enabled carbon monoxide to enter the structure Sept. 29. Firefighters ventilated the structure and advised the contractor about proper use of equipment.
On Sept. 29, firefighters shut down gas service to the boiler of a Chase Road North boiler and advised the homeowner to call for service.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on Post Road in front of the high school Sept. 30.
On Sept. 30, firefighters assisted Con Edison and Greenville Fire Department with a burning house service line in the Greenville fire district.
Firefighter called MTA police about a disable elevator at the Scarsdale Train Station after they were not able to successfully reset the elevator Sept. 30.
Smoke was coming from a Post Road group home Oct. 2. The smoke was traced to a malfunctioning boiler with hot water pooling on the ground. Firefighters disabled the boiler via an emergency switch and shut down natural gas and water supplies. Con Edison Gas notified and responded. Con Edison Gas red tagged the malfunctioning boiler. A group home representative was advised to contact a plumber for repair.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas odor inside a Christie Place building Oct. 2.
A faulty sewer trap cap was causing a noxious odor in a Montgomery Road house Oct. 2. Upon entry, fire crews noted a strong sulfur (rotten egg) odor. Crews examined the sewer trap and found the cap integrity compromised due to rust. Firefighters accessed a sewer maintenance hole in the street and encountered a strong sulfur odor there as well. Plug-N-Dike, an emergency leak sealant, was applied to occlude sewer gases emitted from the faulty sewer trap cap. Passive ventilation was performed. Further metering confirmed the complete blockage achieved by the emergency leak sealant. Firefighters advised the resident to run water through plumbing fixtures throughout the home to ensure fluid-filled traps. The resident was educated on the hazards of hydrogen sulfide sewer gas and informed of the temporary nature of the sealant. They were advised that a plumber must correct the rusted piping as soon as possible.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Sept. 26 – Oct. 2 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: A Dead Deer, A Protestor and Fights About Litter and Recycling
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Arrested: On Sept. 14, police noticed a 2009 Nissan Murano traveling on Post Road without any operable license plate lamps. Police then conducted a traffic stop. The driver was identified, and upon checking his credentials it became clear that the driver’s license had been suspended and the car was not registered. The driver also did not have insurance. Consequently, the driver – Cesario Ortegarojas, 35, of White Plains – was arrested and charged with these misdemeanors. He was released and ordered to appear in Village Justice Court on Sept. 28.
Stolen
A Garden Road man reported his watch had been stolen while he and his wife were out of the house Sept. 17. Because of ongoing construction at the house, the door had been left open, the man said. The watch was last seen on the dresser in the guest bedroom. Upon checking video surveillance, it appeared as if the house had been burglarized, police said. Signs of the suspect were being internally investigated by the contractor’s company, and police are following up.
Identity theft
On Sept. 13, a Harvest Drive woman reported she ordered eight basketball jerseys from eight different sellers on eBay, and a few days later she received a notification that six of the jerseys were shipped to an unknown address in Miami. The address had been changed by an unknown person, she said. The incident caused a loss of $400, she said.
On Sept. 14, a Wildwood Road resident reported that someone fraudulently filed for unemployment benefits in his name.
Someone fraudulently applied for a Bank of America credit card using a Rural Drive woman’s name and Social Security number. However, the birth date on the application was wrong. The incident was reported Sept. 14.
On Sept 14, a Heathcote Road resident reported that someone fraudulently applied for credit cards in the resident’s name. Two accounts were opened, and the cards were used. They were promptly closed upon discovery.
On Sept. 15, a Huntington Avenue resident reported that someone fraudulently filed for unemployment benefits in her name.
Check fraud
On Sept. 16, a Claremont Road resident reported a check that he had mailed from a public mailbox had been fished out, altered and cashed.
Doors
On Sept. 13, a Brite Avenue resident reported “someone or something” bashed in a garage door panel. Police noted a lower panel was broken. The cost to repair the panel was estimated at around $50. It was classified as an incident of criminal mischief.
On Sept. 17, a Brewster Road resident reported damage to his rear door. He was afraid someone tried to break in. Police noted that the door was not latching properly because a piece of trim was out of place. This damage was not consistent with an attempt of forced entry.
Death
On Sept. 14, an 85-year-old Brown Road woman passed away at home.
Domestic incident
A woman from Edgewood called 911 and said she was having a dispute with her husband Sept. 17. She told police that her husband was getting rid of recyclables, but she wanted to do it herself. The husband said garbage was piling up and needed to be disposed of. While police were on scene, the husband left with the recyclables to dispose of them.
Littering
A woman reported an incident between her husband and a delivery driver in the area of Jefferson and Richelieu roads Sept. 17. The argument involved alleged littering. According to the woman, the driver disposed of trash on the roadway without displaying an intention of picking it up. When the woman’s husband approached the driver and asked him to pick up the litter, the driver allegedly threw the litter at the husband and drove away. Police tracked down the driver and spoke with her. She admitted to littering. She said she drove away because the husband had approached her in a manner that made her feel unsafe. She denied throwing the litter at the husband. Police saw portions of a cut bottle and a napkin on the street. The driver stated that these items had been hers. Police issued a summons to the driver for littering, and the driver picked up the items to discard in a more appropriate place.
Suspicious
On Sept. 17, a Mamaroneck Road woman reported that she saw a blue or gray SUV pull into her driveway and stay there for approximately 10 minutes before the SUV left and headed west. She saw this via a doorbell camera while she was not home. Police went to the house and checked the exterior. They found no signs of criminality.
Protestor
A caller reported a protestor was present at an IHM picnic at Davis Park Sept. 18. The caller was concerned about negative interactions and requested police assistance. The protestor left the scene before police arrived.
Help
Police helped a Post Road woman who got locked out of her house Sept. 12.
Patrol was called to intervene in a dispute between two Coralyn Road neighbors Sept. 17. The dispute was over a fallen tree branch from one neighbor’s yard that landed in the other neighbor’s bushes. The tree was alleged to be “dying.” The neighbor’s were arguing over the removal of the fallen branch and the state of the tree. Police advised them that their dispute was a civil matter and no crime had been committed. They were advised to contact an arborist for assistance, as well as Village hall for advice.
Police contacted Con Edison and asked for a response to the area after several residents reported a sudden power outage in the area of North Chase Road Sept. 17.
Drone
A caller reported someone was flying a drone “recklessly” on Mamaroneck Avenue Sept. 15. Police went to the scene but did not see a drone.
Bicyclists
On Sept. 12, a bicyclist on an e-bike was crossing Post Road when he was struck by a Toyota Rav-4. A caller stated he did not think the cyclist was injured. A crossing guard witnessed the incident. The driver and the cyclist left the scene before police arrived.
On Sept. 16, an Aspen Road resident reported a man was riding a dirt bike on the resident’s property. The bicyclist was gone by the time police arrived.
Cars and roadways
On Sept. 13, police notified the highway department about a fallen tree at Birchall and Kelwynne roads.
Police put a manhole cover back in its proper place at Brookby and Quentin roads Sept. 13.
Patrol asked construction workers to move their cars from Crane Road and Church Lane Sept. 13 and from Stonehouse Road on Sept. 14.
On Sept. 15, police issued a summons to a driver who was caught speeding on Mamaroneck Road Sept. 15.
A Porsche reportedly crashed into a fire hydrant on Corell Road Sept. 15. It sustained a flat tire, and the driver left the scene. Police issued the registered owner of the car, from Cortland Manor, a summons.
Police advised workers on Overlook and Whig roads to move their cars because they had parked in violation of a posted parking restriction Sept. 15.
On Sept. 15, a BMW with an overhead bike rack struck a height restriction tube hanging from the roof of the Christie Place garage and knocked it out of place. The highway department was notified and rehung the tube.
Police notified Verizon about a fallen wire on Sage Terrace Sept. 15.
Police issued a citation to the driver of a car parked in front of two driveways on Old Lyme Road Sept. 16.
A driver got a flat tire at Brookfield Lane and Mamaroneck Road Sept. 16. Police helped her move her car to a safe location and called a tow truck to help get the tire changed.
Police informed Verizon about a low-hanging wire on Herkimer Road Sept. 16.
On Sept. 17, police moved a fallen wire and notified Verizon.
Police put a manhole cover back in its proper place on Brewster Road Sept. 17.
Six car accidents were reported in the Village this week.
Animals
On Sept. 14, a Heathcote Road resident advised that a dead deer’s carcass was in her yard. Police advised her of wildlife resources to arrange for the removal of the carcass.
A Rock Creek Lane woman was concerned about “strange noises” in her basement Sept. 14. Police advised that crickets caused the noise, and they advised to call an exterminator.
Village code
On Sept. 12, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, police removed posted signs in violation of Village code. Village code violation summonses were issued as a result.
Lost and found
On Sept. 12, a resident reported losing a Haitian passport on Central Avenue in Greenburgh.
On Sept. 13, a Wayside Lane resident reported losing an Apple iPhone 11 in Village center. The phone had been turned off, and calls were not going through.
An Edgewood Road woman reported she could not find her cat Sept. 13. The woman’s husband advised the cat might have gotten into a scuffle. Police said they would notify her if the cat were found.
Keys were found at Brewster and Harcourt roads Sept. 14. Police vouchered the property for safekeeping.
A Graham Road woman reported lost license plates for over one year, following the return of her leased vehicle, Sept. 16.
A passerby found property and gave it to police at headquarters Sept. 16. Police vouchered the property for safekeeping.
On Sept. 16, police observed a 2017 Honda Accord driving on Post Road with an expired inspection sticker. A traffic stop was initiated, and police discovered the driver’s registration was suspended five times for unresolved parking violations. Police then impounded the car and issued the driver appropriate summonses.
On Sept. 16, a driver parked her car in a Weaver Street parking lot and left the doors unlocked. As a result, items including a Visa credit card, health insurance card, driver’s license and Ray-Ban sunglasses were stolen.
An Edgewood Road woman reported that several jewelry items were missing from her house Sept. 17. These items included a gold bracelet and two gold rings, valued at a combined amount of $10.000. She believed she had left the items on her dresser the previous night. She said she had no reason to believe someone stole them.
Firefighters
Firefighters assisted with a Post Road lockout Sept. 12.
Firefighters assisted paramedics with a Black Birch Lane lift assist Sept. 12.
The Department of Public Works was contacted to address leaking water on Morris Lane Sept. 13. Water was running down the street and pooling in a resident’s gravel driveway and collecting in her pool. Two storms drains were observed to be overflowing. Firefighters checked the resident’s basement and found some water entry. They helped clear an outdoor drain to mitigate overflowing water conditions, but there was not enough water to pump from the basement.
On Sept.13, firefighters assisted Hartsdale Fire Department with a structure fire in Hartsdale.
On Sept.14, firefighters assisted with a car accident on the Bronx River Parkway.
On Sept. 15, a contractor struck a gas line on Drake Road. Police shut the road so firefighters and Con Edison could ensure safety and make emergency repairs.
A Bell Road woman was evaluated for dizziness while firefighters checked the house for carbon monoxide entry caused by a Buick left running inside a garage for approximately five minutes Sept. 15. Ventilation helped air out the garage.
On Sept. 17, firefighters assisted Greenville Fire Department with a kitchen fire on Central Avenue.
A grease fire in a Saxon Woods Road commercial kitchen was extinguished before police and firefighters arrived Sept. 17.
Firefighters confirmed there was no extension of the fire.
Firefighters stood by while Con Edison investigated a Brite Avenue gas odor and repaired a broken gas regulator Sept. 17.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Sept. 12-18 has been compiled from official information.
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