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Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig

Published: 09 February 2022

Created: 09 February 2022

Last Updated: 09 February 2022

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Stolen cars: A Lockwood Road woman reported on Feb 4 that her 2018 Maserati, valued at $72,000, had been stolen from her driveway overnight.

On Feb. 5, an orange 2020 Audi Q3 was seen parked on Madison Road, with its doors and windows open and the ignition running. Investigation determined it was previously stolen out of New Jersey. It was valued at $20,000. New Jersey police were notified, and the car was securely moved to the impound lot.

On Feb. 6, a black 2020 Audi A4, valued at $30,000, was reported stolen from a Madison Road driveway. The owner thinks he left the keys inside the car. The car was later recovered in New Jersey.

Car break-ins
On Feb. 1, a Fenimore Road man reported that coins were stolen out of his unlocked car overnight.

Identity theft
On Jan. 31, a Magnolia Road man reported that someone filed a fraudulent unemployment claim in the name of his wife and him.

On Feb. 1, an Eton Road woman reported that numerous financial accounts of hers had been fraudulently accessed. Passwords were changed, and the shipping address was changed to an address in the Bronx. Additionally, $2,000 in funds was fraudulently transferred out of her bank account. She also learned that someone had attempted to take out an auto loan in her name. All creditors were informed about the fraud, and the accounts were closed.

On Feb. 3, a Brewster Road man reported he issued a $50 check to a medical group and mailed it from the public mailbox on Chase Road on Jan. 14. On Jan. 20, the check, after being altered to a different payee and for the amount of $8,000, was cashed against the man’s account.

On Feb. 4, a Donellan Road woman reported a fraudulent TD Bank account was opened in her name.

On Feb. 6, a Dobbs Terrace man reported that a check that he had mailed from the public mailbox on Fenimore Road, in November, had been stolen, altered and fraudulently cashed.

Damage
A caller asked police to check her mother’s Elm Road stone wall for damage after the caller received word that the wall had “partially collapsed, revealing a pipe” Feb. 3. Police went to the address and noted the damaged wall, which may have been the result of impact with a snowplow.

Disputes
A man and woman were reportedly screaming at each other near the intersection of Garth and Freightway roads Jan. 31. Police spoke to people on scene who said they had been having a dispute with another person who left in an Uber.

A Colvin Road woman reported that while her sister was at the house in which the woman was living, the sister might have removed the woman’s keys and part of their father’s belongings. The sister could not be reached by police.

Help
On Feb. 1, police helped a woman with children in a stroller safely cross snow-covered Drake and Post roads.

On Feb. 1, a caller reported he was choking. While on the phone with police, the caller cleared the blockage. The caller did not request any further assistance.

Police checked the perimeter of a Murray Hill Road house after the homeowner reported that someone rang the doorbell, even though she had a gate and “no one should have been able to get through.” No suspicious persons were found near the house or around the neighborhood.

A man called headquarters to ask if he could have contact with parties at a Scarsdale Ave. location, due to a previous incident, Feb. 3. Police called management, and management confirmed the man was no longer welcome at the establishment. Police informed the man.

Signs
On Feb. 1, a caller reported that construction signs on Colvin Road did not accurately reflect the work being done. Police advised the caller to speak with an employee at Village Hall about her concerns.

Cars and roadways
On Jan. 31, a delivery truck got stuck in snow on Morris Lane. Police assisted by providing traffic control while the driver maneuvered his truck.

Police notified Verizon about an unsightly wire at Cushman and Mamaroneck roads Feb. 1.

An Acura ran out of gas on Post Road Feb. 1. Police helped moved it to a gas station.

Police notified the highway department about a loose manhole cover on Palmer Avenue Feb. 3.
A branch pulled down wires on Clarence Road Feb. 4. The highway department and Verizon were notified.

Police removed fallen branches from Heathcote Road Feb. 4 and Murray Hill Road Feb. 5.

A driver reported suffering a flat tire after driving over a pothole at Post and Oxford roads Feb. 5.

Police replaced a dislodged water main cap on Innes Road and placed traffic cones in Garden Road and Heathcote Road potholes Feb. 5.

On Feb. 6, police arranged cab service for a driver who got tired of waiting for AAA to helped her with her disabled car on Post Road. She parked the car in a safe location and told police she would pick it up the next day.

Three car accidents were reported in the Village this week.

Dog bite
On Feb. 1, a cleaner said she had been bitten by a homeowner’s dog in the past. She was not sure of the address where the dog bite occurred but knew it was “5 minutes away” from the Scarsdale train station. Police spoke to one of the cleaner’s coworkers who was uncooperative and would not provide the address. After some inquiry and investigation, it was determined that the house in which was dog bite occurred was actually located in Greenburgh.

Animals
A Sage Terrace dog owner needed help after her dog died at home Feb. 5. Police helped the owner put the dog’s body in the back of her car.

On Feb. 5, a Popham Road resident reported that her cat sitter lost her cat, after last seeing the cat on Jan. 20. It was described as a gray tabby cat with a collar.

Firefighters
Steam coming from a dryer in an Elmdorf Road house was mistaken for smoke Jan. 31. Firefighters confirmed there was no active fire.

Firefighters shut down a malfunctioning gas-fired boiler in a Wayside Lane basement Jan. 31.

On Feb. 2, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.

Propane tanks were being used for a propane heater in the basement of a Hampton Road house. One tank was leaking Feb. 2. Firefighters shut it down and informed the building department.
Firefighters assisted with an EMS call involving a driver that pulled into the parking lot of the public safety headquarters building Feb. 3.

Water from a closed storm sewer drain was backing up into a Harvest Drive house Feb. 3. Firefighters and the department of public works addressed the problem to increase water flow for better drainage.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak in a Crawford Lane house Feb. 3.

A gas leak was causing gas to reportedly “bubble” on Bansom Road Feb. 4. Police and firefighters closed the road while Con Edison Made repairs.

A sewer main on Canterbury Road was backing up and causing plumbing problems in nearby houses Feb. 5. Firefighters notified the highway department to address it.

On Feb. 5, a dumpster containing saw dust and floor finishing materials, which was located outside a Barker Lane construction site, caught fire. Firefighters extinguished the fire using water and foam. They overhauled the dumpster.

Firefighters shut down a malfunctioning oil burner and ventilated a Nelson Road house Feb. 5.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak in a Morris Lane house Feb. 5.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Jan. 31 – Feb. 6 has been compiled from official information.

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Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig

Published: 16 February 2022

Created: 16 February 2022

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Stolen cars: A Southampton woman reported her $95,000 2021 Land Rover was stolen from her client’s Garden Road driveway sometime during the course of the day in a 45-minute period. The woman tracked the car to White Plains, until the tracking device was disabled by the perpetrator.

On Feb. 11, a Murray Hill Road man reported his 2021 BMW was stolen from his driveway that day. Someone in the house saw the car’s headlights turn on and the car exit the driveway.

On Feb. 13, a Harvest Drive man reported that his $135,000 Porsche had been stolen from his garage overnight, around 4:30 a.m. The garage door had been left open and the key fob had been left inside the car. The car was later found in the Bronx approximately five hours after the report had been filed.

See below for advice on protecting your cars from the Scarsdale Police.

Stolen jewelry
On Feb. 11, a Springdale Road resident reported that three rings had been stolen from his house during a period of renovation. The rings were last seen in the house on Feb. 2.

Banking fraud
On Feb. 9, a Gaylor Road resident reported that someone cashed a fraudulent check against his account in the amount of $10,000. His bank is conducting an investigation.

On Feb. 10, a resident walked into headquarters and reported that he just learned that someone transferred $1,682.02 out of a joint trust account and then proceeded to close the account in December 2016. The bank allegedly denied the resident’s request to see additional information regarding the closing of the account. Police advised the resident to make a formal account in writing, emphasizing that the account was closed without his permission.

On Feb. 12, a Heathcote Road woman reported there were fraudulent charges on her bank account totaling more than $103, 303.00. The funds were transferred because the woman received an email in which the sender posed as a legitimate business and alleged that the woman owed money for an invoice that was due.

Scam
On Feb. 11, a Franklin Road woman said she was being threatened by an unknown person via Instagram. The alleged scammer said he wanted to give the woman a deal from his Bitcoin company. The woman told the alleged scammer she thought his offer was a scam. At that time, the alleged scammer began messaging the woman and making inappropriate comments. Then the alleged scammer blocked the woman on his phone.

Trespassing
A home surveillance camera recorded a video of a person trespassing on a Madison Road property Feb. 9. The person rang the resident’s doorbell twice for no apparent reason.

Disputes
On Feb. 7, police mediated a dispute between two Greenacres sisters. One sister reported that their mother was in the hospital, and she wanted the other sister to leave the house and stay away until their mother returned. The other sister said she wanted to continue staying in the house to be closer to the hospital. Police mediated the disagreement to the best of their ability.

Assault
Responding to a reported assault in the Golden Horseshoe Shopping Plaza, police requested that Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps come to the scene for an evaluation Feb. 8. Police also stood by for New Rochelle police since the assault actually occurred in New Rochelle PD’s jurisdiction.

Damage
A Meadow Road woman reported a FedEx truck ran over her lawn and damaged a tree on her property while the driver was making a delivery. Police advised her about how she should best follow up with FedEx.

Help
Police responded to Gaylor Road and Boulevard to investigate a report of a woman yelling Feb. 9. There, police found a group of elementary school students and some school staff members. On scene, police also determined that one of the student’s cell phones inadvertently sent out an SOS message.

A man was walking around snow, in and out of Post Road, while on his way to White Plains Feb. 9. Police assisted him safely get to a bus stop.

Police attempted to help White Plains police locate a possibly suicidal female Feb. 10. A ping from the female’s cell phone then indicated she was no longer in the jurisdiction of Scarsdale.

A Weaver Street resident reported that men had come to his house the previous day alleging to be New Rochelle police officers Feb. 12. He asked Scarsdale police to check if the men really were police officers, and Scarsdale police confirmed that they were.

An elderly couple accidentally locked themselves inside their laundry room Feb. 13. Police used a door code to access their house and release the locked door so that the couple could safely exit the laundry room.
Someone rang a Wayside Lane doorbell at 3:30 a.m., Feb. 14. Police checked the perimeter of the house and made sure there were not any suspicious people in the area and nothing looked out of order.

Civil matter
On Feb. 13, a Fox Meadow Road man reported that items, of joint marital property, had been removed from his house, allegedly from his estranged wife. The man said he had not ben inside the house since 2018. He also pointed out areas in disarray, with holes punched in the walls and broken furniture, that he also claimed were caused by his estranged wife. Police advised him it was a civil matter,

Pedestrian, animals hit
On Feb. 10, a 63-year-old Scarsdale woman was struck by a car at Madison Road and Boulevard. The driver stopped at a stop sign but did not see the pedestrian, due to alleged sun glare, and proceeded to hit her.

On Feb. 11, a driver advised her car struck a small brown dog on Murray Hill Road. The dog’s owner was allegedly irate but would not file a report.

Cars and roadways
On Feb. 7, police informed Con Edison about a dangling wire over Carthage Road.

On Feb. 10, police informed Con Edison about a dangling wire over Post and Popham roads.

While driving on Fenimore Road, a driver came to an abrupt stop to allow a pedestrian to have the right of way Feb. 10. The pedestrian then kicked the driver’s car. The pedestrian was described as a white man, with a slim build and gray and black hair. He was described as wearing black pants and a blue shirt.

A license plate reader indicated a minivan, with a plate reported as stolen, travelled through the Village Feb. 10.

Police issued summonses to the owners of cars parked in a fire zone on Weaver Street Feb. 12.
Two car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.

Animals
A Post Road woman reported a coyote was “having lunch” in her yard Feb. 7. When police arrived on scene, the coyote ran off into a wooded area.

After a neighbor complained about a barking dog in the area, police assisted a Corell Road homeowner catch her dog outside in the yard and bring it in side the house Feb. 10.

Village code
At 5:21 a.m., Feb. 8, a Scarsdale Avenue resident reported a noisy gasoline truck was making a gasoline delivery before allowable hours. Police spoke with the driver, advised deliveries could be made between the weekday hours of 6:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. and issued a warning.

On Feb. 9, an operations manager was issued a summons for violating a Stop Work order issued for a Heathcote Road property.

Two men were filming a scene involving a slow-moving car on Seneca Road Feb. 11. Police advised them they needed a permit to shoot film scenes in the street.

Police dispersed noisy youths from the area of Brewster and Kingston roads Feb. 11.

Lost and found
A passerby found a wallet at Walworth and Greenacres avenues Feb. 7. Police contracted the owner and arranged for the owner to pick up the wallet.

On Feb. 11, a White Road man reported one of his license pates got lost during a car accident outside Scarsdale. Police advised the man to file a report with police that were located where the accident occurred.

A passerby found a wallet on Depot Place and gave it to police Feb. 12. It contained school IDs for and Eastchester school, cash, a credit card and some miscellaneous papers. Police vouchered the wallet for safekeeping.

Firefighters
On Feb. 8, firefighters shut water to a ruptured dishwasher water line on Garth Road.

On Feb. 8, an Overhill Road woman accidentally locked herself out of her house while her oven was on. Firefighters gained entry into the house, let the woman back inside and checked the oven to confirm everything was in good order.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Feb. 7-13 has been compiled from official information.

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Crime Prevention

Scarsdale Police issued the following on February 15, 2022:

The Scarsdale Police Department, in partnership with the community, want you to help make the Village a safe place to live, work and visit. There has been an uptick in stolen vehicles and thefts from parked vehicles in Scarsdale and surrounding jurisdictions. The Scarsdale Police Department makes the following recommendations to residents to assist in preventing these larcenies:

• Always lock your vehicle whether it is parked on the street or in your driveway. Do not leave your keys or key fob in the vehicle when it’s unattended.

• Numerous vehicle manufacturers equip their vehicles with auto-folding exterior mirrors. When enabled through the vehicle’s settings, these exterior mirrors will fold when the vehicle is turned off and locked via the key fob. When the vehicle is observed in this condition, it’s a sign to offenders that the vehicle is locked. A majority of vehicles that are entered or stolen are frequently left unlocked.

• Do not leave valuable possessions in view, especially pocketbooks, bags, electronic and GPS devices.

• Park in a well-lit area.

• Use motion sensing exterior lighting and keep the perimeter of your home and driveway well lighted. The smallest light may be a deterrent to offenders.

• Consider investing in a camera surveillance system – and advertise that your home, driveway and property are protected by video surveillance.

• Be an observant neighbor. Immediately notify the police of any suspicious activity in your neighborhood. Be vigilant and aware of your surroundings.

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Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig

Published: 03 February 2022

Created: 03 February 2022

Last Updated: 09 February 2022

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Arrests: Following an assault involving two kitchen employees at a Saxon Woods Road facility, which caused one employee to pass out after a physical altercation, police arrested the perpetrator Jan. 26. The victim was taken to White Plains Hospital Center for injuries and the perpetrator, who was accused of striking the victim’s head and neck with a closed fist was arrested. According to the arrest report, he was identified as Manuel A. Hernandez, 38, of Mamaroneck. He was released on his own recognizance with a return court date of Feb. 2.

Scarsdale Village Justice Court issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Victor R. Oscategui, 43, of Astoria, for failing to appear in appear at a scheduled court date. On Jan. 26, Oscategui was arrested. He was held without bail and was also facing charges in White Plains.

Funeral for fallen NYPD Detective: The photo at left was forwarded to us by retired world language teacher Sarah Whittington. She said, "I was fortunate to be right on Fifth Avenue and could discern the towns' and cities' names as the motorcycle officers rode by on their motorcycles.Seeing the Scarsdale Police represented in this procession elicited a very proud feeling. Scarsdale is a very special place and today contributes and continues this tradition."

According to Captain Murphy of the Scarsdale Police Department, "Thirteen members participated in the funeral for NYPD Detective Mora. Eight members participated in the funeral for NYPD Detective Rivera the week before."

Car break-ins and attempts
On Jan. 25, a Kingston Road resident reported his wallet was stolen from his unlocked car overnight. It contained credit cards, gift cards, personal documents, $122.62 in cash and a driver’s license. Sunglasses were also stolen.

Around 12:40 a.m., Jan. 27, a Brookline Road man reported that he saw a at least one person pull up in black Toyota Camry, get out of the car and tug on the door handles of a car parked across the street. The car was locked and the man did not gain entry. Police are following up.

After two laptop computers were found in a wooded area at Heathcote and Brookby roads Jan. 27, police checked the login information and contacted the owner. The owner said he believed his car had been rummaged through the previous night and the laptops were stolen.

On Jan. 27, a Gaylor Road woman reported one of her cars had been rummaged through the previous night and loose change was stolen.

On Jan. 30, a Post Road resident reported that while his daughter was sitting in her car at 1 a.m., a Dodge SUV pulled up and a person got out of the car and walked to the window of the daughter’s car. When the person saw the daughter, the person left. Police canvassed the area for the car but could not find it.

Skimming device
A Popham Road bank employee reported that an unknown individual attempted to place a skimming device on the card reader at the ATM Jan. 27. An ATM technician was there performing repairs to the machine. According to the police report, the device succeeded in stealing at least $2,300 in funds, and it was suspected of stealing approximately $15,500 more.

Identity theft
On Jan. 25, a Lawrence Road woman reported fraudulent activity on her checking account. A check was stolen, altered and fraudulently cashed for $9,560.

On Jan. 26, a Hathaway Road man reported that approximately ten fraudulent checks were issued and cashed against his bank account. The account was closed and the bank’s fraud department is following up.

On Jan. 27, a Murray Hill Road resident reported that her credit card was fraudulently used with Uber Eats on Jan. 16.

On Jan. 28, a Franklin Road resident reported unusual activity on her account, caused by the theft and alteration of a check she had written and mailed at the public mailbox at Stratton Road and Weaver Street. The original details of the $51.68 check had been changed to $15,063.00. The payee, unknown to the resident, was listed as Yakira Martinez. Bank officials are investigating.

Note from the Scarsdale Police regarding the rash of check washings:
Since late fall, 2021, there has been a high spike in mail thefts throughout the county and also in Connecticut immediately north of Westchester County. Typically, residents or merchants are placing checks in the mail, both inside private and public mailboxes. Thieves are stealing the mail, accessing the contents and when checks are discovered, they are forged. This check “washing,” involves multiple criminal actors. There are offenders who steal the mail, offenders who then “wash” the checks, offenders who then deposit the forged check into yet another offender’s bank account, who may not be fully aware of this criminal process. Thieves are recruiting individuals via social media to acquire participants who will allow their bank account to be used for this fraudulent purpose. This systematic course of action by the suspects hinders suspect identification.

One way to avoid being victimized is to bank securely online, only making payments through a recurring payment system or by electronically transferring funds – always from a secure device and internet connection. Avoid leaving mail in the mailbox if that mail contains checks or bank information. Do not put the “flag” on your home’s mailbox to the raised position – this alerts thieves to the fact that mail is inside. Do not leave bank or sensitive information in your recycling bin that thieves could exploit – securely shred this information. Check your online banking activity daily to be alert for any suspicious or fraudulent activity. If you do need to mail a check, mail it inside your local post office.

Disputes
Police mediated a dispute between two residents of a Post Road group home Jan. 26.

Police mediated a dispute between siblings who had inherited their parent’s house on Post Road and were arguing in the street. Police advised them their dispute was a civil matter and asked them to be respectful of each other as they worked out their differences.

Death
On Jan. 27, a caller said he has not been able to reach his 73-year-old friend by phone for approximately one month. He asked police to perform a welfare check. Police went to the friend’s house, on Old Lyme Road, and found an open door. They went inside and discovered the friend to be dead in a prone position in the bathtub. No other people were in the house. Police and the medical examiner are investigating.

On Jan. 31, police were called to a Normandy Lane house because a 96-year-old resident died at home.

Assistance
Police provided a courtesy transport to the northern end of the Village for a man who was out walking in the cold on Post Road Jan. 27.
A Montrose Road woman called police to report a man with a shovel was outsider her house and she didn’t know why Jan. 29. Police spoke with the man, who worked for the woman’s landscaper. He said there was a mix up, because the company mows lawns for two houses on Montrose Road but is only contracted to provide snow removal for one of them. He was at the wrong house.

Cars and roadways
On Jan. 25, police assisted a driver start a disabled car on East Parkway.

While investigating a report of a possibly suspicious person in Freightway Garage, police noticed a parked car with its door ajar Jan. 25. Nothing seemed disturbed in the car. Police closed the door.

A truck with a license plate reported as stolen was parked in the Crossway Field lot after the park’s normal operating hours Jan. 25. Police approached the driver who was identified as the car’s registered owner. Police advised him that the park was closed and he would have to leave.

Police also advised him the license plate was still registered as stolen, and he should get this inaccuracy corrected.

A driver accidentally left the roadway and entered the bike path on Brook Lane Jan. 26. She realized immediately and started backing up. Patrol assisted and informed county officials that there was no signage regarding the bike path and no barriers to prevent drivers from mistakenly accessing it.

Firefighters cleaned up spilled oil from a disabled car on Fenimore Road and police assisted in arranging for a tow Jan. 28.

A car parked on Forest Lane was moved by its owner into a driveway to allow for a snowplow to pass Jan. 29.

A light post on Gatehouse Road was struck by a passing car or plow and reportedly fell over Jan. 29. The highway department was notified.

Frozen pipes
The water department was notified about a frozen and burst pipe on Montrose Road Jan. 27.

On Jan. 29, a Tunstall Road resident reported that pipes burst in the house, and the house was flooding.

Animals
On Jan. 24, police observed a loose French bulldog on Post Road. The owner said a second French bulldog was also loose. The owner told police a man rang the owner’s doorbell with the second dog in his possession. When no one answered the door, the man left in a black Chevy Tahoe with the second bulldog. Police canvassed the area but did not find the truck. Police advised the owner to check animal shelters. Later, the owner called police to report the second bulldog had been located at a local animal hospital.

On Jan. 24, a caller reported seeing a coyote running loose on Putnam Avenue and Sage Terrace.

A red-tailed hawk was hopping on the ground in a Carthage Road yard Jan. 25. The homeowner was afraid the hawk might be injured. It flew away when patrol approached it.

A Morris Lane resident reported a deer was lying on her property for about two hours. She did not know if it was injured. It leapt up and ran away after police approached it.

Lost and found
A Valley Road man reported losing his car’s license plates after they were accidentally put out for trash Jan. 26.

On Jan. 28, a checkbook was found in the lobby of police headquarters. Police contacted the owner, who said he was an hour away and asked police to destroy the checkbook.

Firefighters
On Jan. 24, firefighters assisted at a two-car accident on Webster Road. One driver was taken to the hospital with injuries.

On Jan. 26, firefighters assisted at a one-car accident involving impact with a tree on the Hutchinson River Parkway. No operator was found. Westchester County police was following up.

Con Edison was dispatched to Carthage Road and Murray Hill Road for potential gas leaks Jan. 27.
On Jan. 27, firefighters opened a drain valve to prevent flowing and freezing water from a broken sprinkler system on Penn Road from entering the street.

Firefighters cleaned up oil from a leaking box truck on Fenimore Road Jan. 28.

Firefighters shut water and affected utilities in a Tunstall Road house after a third-floor radiator was found to be leaking Jan. 29. The residents were advised to sleep elsewhere for the night.

On Jan. 29, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.

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