Police Break Up Underage Drinking Party, Wallet and Bike Missing, and Garbage Truck on Fire
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- Written by: Traci Dutton Ludwig
- Hits: 1972
Photo Credit: Shelley GrafsteinStolen: On Aug. 11, a Lincoln Rd. resident reported that he received a call from a Scarsdale pool employee advising that someone turned in his wallet to them. The resident advised that the wallet was found near the pool area, which was suspicious because he had not been to the pool or in the area. The resident stated that he had been home all day, but that he had a pest control service and refrigerator repairman at his house.
The resident stated that he thinks one of those parties may have taken the wallet from his residence and that approximately $200 was also taken.
A bicycle was stolen from the rack on Depot Place Aug. 12.
Car break-ins
An unlocked car parked on Boulevard was entered in the early morning hours of Aug. 14, and several items were stolen. These items included a wallet containing $400, a passport, driver’s license and a spare car key. The suspect exited from a white BMW and approached the car, according to video footage.
Identity theft and scams
On Aug. 11, a Murray Hill Rd. woman reported that she was the victim of a scam.
On Aug. 14, a Highland Way woman reported that she accidentally wired money to an unknown person after her contractor’s business was hacked and she received a fraudulent email. Her bank is investigating the wire transfer.
Domestic matters
A caller requested help because she said she can’t deal with personal conflicts with her mother Aug. 13. The mother said the daughter is having trouble with medical issues. The father said the daughter is currently speaking with a psychologist regarding her dilemma. No further police action was requested.
On Aug. 14, a Woods Lane boy walked into headquarters to report that his mother took away his gaming device. Police called the mother. She stated her son had been misbehaving at home; so she took it as a form of discipline. She further advised she will be returning it that evening.
Tampering
An Overhill Rd. parking meter’s coin bank appeared to have been tampered with, but it was still intact with coins inside Aug. 15.
Concerns
On Aug. 11, a caller reported a Franklin Rd. young man might be suicidal. Police went to the young man’s house and spoke to the man. He stated he was trying to get hold of customer service in regard to being locked out of an account. He said he was he not able to get in direct communication with the company. In a customer service chat, he did state he would harm himself if they did not respond. He said he did not really mean it and does not plan on harming himself; rather, he was just trying to get a response. Patrol spoke with his parents who stated he has no history of mental health conditions and he is not capable harming himself.
On Aug. 17, an elderly woman was screaming about things that seemed delusional at the intersection of Garth and Popham roads. Patrol spoke with the woman who stated she believed people were speaking about her sister on the train station platform. She advised she has sent “emails regarding a network she heard about.” She stated she was heading to Central Ave and left the location prior to police departure.
Underage party
Police dispersed approximately 30 youths from an underage party on Old Lyme Road, with visible containers of alcohol beverages and red cups littering the yard, on Aug. 14. The homeowners were present.
Fall
A 79-year old resident reported falling in Chase Park Aug. 14. She declined medical attention.
Suspicious
On Aug. 11, a caller reported a small box was left by the USPS collection box on Depot Place. It had a label with postage already paid. Police took it to the post office and dropped it off.
Death
An 89-year-old male Chateaux Circle resident died at home Aug. 14.
Garbage truck fire
On Aug. 16, police received numerous calls about a garbage truck fire on Secor Rd. Multiple patrol units along with firefighters responded to the location. Upon arrival, the fire was observed to be out. Workers had removed the contents of the truck to mediate any damage. Firefighters applied water to the back of the truck to ensure the fire would not reignite. No damage was observed to the vehicle, and the cause of the small fire appeared to be a battery that ignited in a small appliance.
Cars and roadways
Sanitation workers were asked to remove a dead animal from Ramsey Rd. Aug. 11.
Highway workers were asked to remove a fallen branch from Cayuga Rd. Aug. 11.
A private tree fell on Normandy Lane Aug. 13.
A passing truck pulled down wires on Madison Rd. Aug. 14. Police notified Verizon.
Police removed a fallen branch from Saxon Woods Rd. Aug. 14.
A car accident involving a truck on Cooper Rd. took down wires Aug. 14. The wires were still there on Aug. 15; so police called Verizon again.
Firefighters and Con Edison contained and extinguished an electrical fire on Brewster Rd., while police blocked the road, Aug. 14.
Police called a tow for a disabled vehicle on Mamaroneck Rd. Aug. 17.
At least five traffic stops this week resulted in summonses being issued for unlicensed driving and driving with a suspended registration.
Five car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Village code
Police removed illegally-posted signs from Secor Rd. and disposed of them Aug. 13. Then, police removed illegally-posted signs from Crane and Post roads and disposed of them Aug. 16. Police removed illegally-posted signs from Drake Rd. and Brewster Rd. and disposed of them Aug. 18. Summonses were issued as appropriate.
Patrol dispersed noisy youths from Boulevard Aug. 14.
Patrol dispersed noisy youths from Heathcote Rd. Aug. 17.
Lost and found
On Aug. 13, a Meadow Rd. Resident reported losing the front license plate of his car.
Keys were found on Boulevard Aug. 14. Police vouchered them at headquarters.
A person reported losing his wallet in the Village Aug. 15.
On Aug. 15, a purse was found on an East Parkway bench. Police returned it to its owner.
Firefighters
On Aug. 11, firefighters assisted with a car accident on Mamaroneck Rd.
On Aug. 12, firefighters assisted with a car lock-out on East Parkway.
Firefighters shut gas to a Popham Rd. stove burner after a gas odor was detected inside the same apartment Aug. 11. They ventilated and stood by for Con Edison.
On Aug. 13, firefighters assisted with a reported inside odor of smoke in a Murray Hill Rd. house. The resident reported that there was an odor of burning inside the primary bedroom and that the bedroom lights were not working. Firefighters found a tripped electrical breaker servicing the bedroom lighting circuit and advised the resident to contact a licensed electrician to evaluate the circuit. Firefighters left the breaker in the "off" position.
Firefighters were dispatched to the Hutchinson River Parkway for a reported vehicle fire. They encountered one vehicle stopped in the left lane of travel, not actively on fire, with all occupants out of the vehicle. A witness reported that while the vehicle was travelling, the underside of the car erupted into flames. The driver of the vehicle reported a mechanical failure at generally the same time. Firefighters found that the rear differential housing failed, released oil, and the fluid ignited when it contacted the exhaust system. The fire did not spread to any other parts of the vehicle. Firefighters moved the vehicle off of the highway at the request of Westchester County police. Firefighters spread absorbent on spilled fluids in the roadway.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of burning wires on Brewster Rd. Aug. 14.
Cushman Rd. residents reported a haze in their house Aug. 15. Firefighters traced the source of the haze to leaking refrigerant coming from an attic HVAC air handler that was leaking. They metered all levels of the house with no readings. The haze dissipated.
On Aug. 17, firefighters assisted with a car accident on Mamaroneck Rd.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Aug. 11 - 17 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Cars and Scooter Stolen, Graffiti and a Bat
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- Written by: Traci Dutton Ludwig
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Photo Credit: Shelley GrafsteinStolen cars: An Olmsted Rd. resident reported both of his cars — a 2019 Mercedes-Benz and a 2023 GM – were stolen from his driveway overnight from Aug. 10 to 11.
Stolen
An electric scooter was stolen from a locked bike rack on Depot Place Aug. 5. The lock was not damaged, suggesting the thief “guessed” the four digit code.
Graffiti
Graffiti made with pink and green fluorescent spray paint was reported on Mamaroneck Rd. tennis courts, at the middle school, Aug. 4.
Identity theft and scams
On May 5. A Cambridge Rd. woman reported fraudulent accounts had been opened in her name, including with Raymour and Flanigan.
Someone called a Colvin Rd. woman, alleging to be from Chase Bank and asked her to send money to a Zelle account Aug. 5. She did, and she is not suffering a financial loss.
Neighbors
On Aug. 4, a Brambach Rd. resident stated his neighbor has been gathering branches and tossing them over on his side of the property. The resident showed police a video of that event. Such incidents have allegedly been taking place since 2019. The most recent incident occurred in May 2023. The resident wanted police to document the report.
Driver
A Lyft driver cancelled a pickup and showed up at a Boulder Brook Rd. house anyway, alarming the resident Aug. 5. The driver would not respond to messages via the app to leave the house. Police spoke with the driver, who was new to Lyft and did not understand the assignment or the use of the app.
Help
Police stood by while a man removed his belongings from a Taunton Rd. house Aug. 5.
Concerns
On Aug. 6, a called reported a white Audi parked on Scarsdale Ave., occupied by two females who might be drinking alcohol in the car. Police arrived on scene and saw only one person in the car. Patrol observed an alcoholic beverage on the front armrest, which did appear to be consumed. The driver stated that she got the beverage at home for a friend and did not consume the beverage. She did not appear to be intoxicated. Patrol contacted the girl’s guardian who came to the scene to drive the vehicle and his daughter home.
Suspicious
On Aug. 7, a Murray Hill Rd. resident reported suspicious vehicles in the area and hearing strange noises inside his residence. Patrol arrived and met with the resident, who requested a check of the interior of the residence due to noises heard upstairs. Patrol conducted a check and found all to be secure and in good order. The resident also advised that an unknown party rang his doorbell earlier in the day, stating he wanted to "interview wealthy residents in the area," which the complainant found suspicious. He also advised that a vehicle was parked and idling on the street for an extended period of time which concerned him. Patrol advised the resident to contact police if he needs further assistance.
Cars and roadways
Police informed the highway department about a loose manhole cover on Brewster Rd. and a dead skunk on Post Rd. Aug. 4.
On Aug. 5, a 34-year-old Tuckahoe driver was issued a summons for driving with a suspended registration following a traffic stop on Post Rd. The license plate was removed, and the car was towed.
On Aug. 5, a 28-year-old New Rochelle driver was issued a summons for driving with a suspended registration following a traffic stop on Chase Rd. The license plate was removed, and the car was towed.
On Aug. 6, a 68-year-old White Plains driver was issued a summons for driving with a suspended registration, unlicensed driving and operating a motor vehicle without insurance following a traffic stop on Mamaroneck Rd. The license plate was removed, and the car was towed.
On Aug. 6, a 35-year-old Yonkers driver was issued a summons for driving with a suspended registration and an uninspected motor vehicle following a traffic stop on Chase Rd. The license plate was removed, and the car was towed.
On Aug. 6, a 21-year-old White Plains driver was issued a summons for driving with a suspended registration following a traffic stop on Post Rd. The license plate was removed, and the car was towed.
On Aug. 6, a 36-year-old Hartsdale driver was issued a summons for driving with a suspended registration following a traffic stop on Mamaroneck Rd. The license plate was removed, and the car was towed.
Police informed Verizon about a low-hanging wire on Ogden Rd. Aug. 6.
Police helped direct a large truck to its destination, which helped move the truck out of a congested area on Crane Rd. Aug. 6.
A truck got stuck between two supporting beams in an East Parkway parking structure Aug. 7.
Police informed the highway department about a loose manhole cover on Brewster Rd. Aug. 7.
On Aug. 8, a 27-year-old Scarsdale driver was issued a summons for driving with a suspended registration following a traffic stop on Lorraine Place. The license plate was removed, and the car was towed.
Police helped escort a pedestrian to her destination on Weaver St. Aug. 9.
An Amazon delivery truck struck a tree on Greenacres Ave. Aug. 10.
A tree fell on Rock Creek Lane Aug. 10. Police informed the highway department for removal.
Five car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Animals
A caller reported a barking and limping dog on Stonehouse Rd. might be in distress Aug. 6. Police arrived and spoke with the dog’s owner, who apologized for the barking. She said the dog had an old injury, which caused the limp. Police determined that the dog otherwise seemed to be in good condition, well cared for and well fed.
A Nelson Rd. woman went to Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps headquarters on Weaver St. to report a dog bite Aug. 9. She was taken to White Plains Hospital Center for treatment.
A resident of a Gaylor Rd. convent reported a bat inside the house Aug. 10, Police corned the bat in a stairwell and isolated it there Aug. 10. Police advised to call a pest control company, but the resident only got answering services since it was around 2:30 a.m.
Village code
People soliciting in cow uniforms on Cambridge Rd. had a permit to solicit in the Village Aug. 5.
Responding to a noise complaint on Black Walnut Rd., police observed youth attempting to damage Village-posted signs on Mamaroneck Rd. Aug. 8. Police notified the youths’ parents and asked the parents to pick up the youths.
Police removed illegally posted signs on Post and Fenimore roads Aug. 8 and on Heathcote Rd. Aug. 10 and 11. Summonses were issued as appropriate.
Police advised a Secor Rd. club manager of a noise complaint Aug. 8.
Lost and found
A resident reported losing afront license plate in the Village Aug. 8.
A Visa card was found at the farmer’s market on East Parkway Aug. 10. Police contacted the card issuer and was advised to destroy the card.
Firefighters
A Quaker Center grill caught fire Aug. 4. Police and firefighters responded and firefighters took over to make sure the fire had been fully extinguished, so the grill would not reignite Aug. 4. Firefighters also found a leaking propane tank and moved it away from the house. The valve would not close, so firefighters allowed it to leak until it was empty, and they used water from hose lines to disperse the leaking propane. The resident was advised to discard the damaged grill and tank.
An outlet fire was reported on Carman Rd. Aug. 4. Firefighters found an arcing outlet and shut the breaker. They advised the resident to call an electrician for repair.
On Aug. 5, firefighters helped a Foxhall Rd. resident open a locked garage to get a car out after the remote opener would no longer function.
On Aug. 7, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Bronx River Parkway.
On Aug. 7, firefighters unlocked a Madison Rd. bathroom door to help free a child accidentally locked inside.
On Aug. 7, a resident was locked outside and firefighters tried to get into a locked Black Birch Lane house through a second-floor window that was supposedly unlocked. But the window was locked, and firefighters had to enter through the garage. While removing the ladder to the second floor, an unsecured plastic flower box became dislodged and fell to the ground. No damage occurred, but soil spilled on the driveway.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of sparking and smoking wires, with smoke coming from a manhole on Chateaux Circle Aug. 9.
Firefighters shut down an instant hot water device that was arcing and causing an odor inside a Kent rd. house Aug. 8.
On Aug. 8 and 9, firefighters assisted at car accidents on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
Smoke was coming from an underground manhole on Chateaux Circle Aug. 9. An electrical burning odor and “humming” noise were present. Firefighters called Con Edison and stood by for their arrival.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Aug. 4-11 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Luxury Cars Stolen, Vandals Smash Windows and Popham Rd. Man Arrested in Domestic Matter
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- Written by: Traci Dutton Ludwig
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Arrest: On July 29, a 56-year-old Popham Rd. man presented himself at headquarters for arrest processing related to an alleged domestic matter. The defendant, who was charged with disobeying a mandate, was released on his own recognizance after the arrest was processed.
Stolen cars
A 2024 Audi Q7, valued at $70,000, was stolen from a Dolma Rd. driveway overnight from July 31 to Aug. 1. The owner – an Oyster Bay, NY man – realized the car was missing Aug. 1.
A 2024 BMW X7 was stolen from a Spier Rd. driveway overnight from Aug 2-3. The resident realized the car was missing Aug. 1.
Vandalism with broken windows
Vandalism was reported on the top level of the Freightway Garage July 28. A window frame and a window pane were damaged.
A Lebanon Rd. resident reported that someone threw a large rock through one of her house’s living room windows July 29. Both the resident tenant and landlord were present at the time of the report.
A Parkfield Rd. resident reported that a rear window on one of his cars was broken July 30.
Stolen
A theft from the Scarsdale pool was reported on July 30. The victim was a Lincoln Rd. woman. At least seven items were reported stolen.
Fraud
A Popham Rd. woman reported fraudulent charges on her credit card from an establishment in Queens, at which she had been staying previously. However, she left in June and still received a charge for over $2,000 for using the establishment. Police advised her to call the hotel and request a refund.
Identity theft
On Aug. 1, a Carthage Rd. woman reported that she was receiving collection notices from an account she did not open. She said that between March 2024 and October 2024, a fraudulent AT&T account was opened in her name. She further went on to relate she was only made aware of it after receiving a letter from AT&T on July 31, 2025, stating that she owes $368.14 on the account. She then started a dispute with the company about the account but needed a police report to continue.
On Aug. 2, a Hutchinson Ave. man reported that he was alerted in June that his Merrill Lynch Edge account was accessed by an unknown party who subsequently withdrew funds. He also advised that he was contacted by Chase Bank that a fraudulent credit card was opened in his name.
Help
A Brewster Rd. woman, who left her house without locking her front door, came home and thought someone was inside her house July 28. Police checked the house and found no one inside.
On Aug. 1, police helped a person locate her mother’s jewelry at her mother’s Saxon Woods Rd. residence, after first believing the jewelry might have been missing.
Wrong address
A legal process server arrived at a Ridgecrest East address to deliver papers July 28. The residents called police and said the person listed on the papers did not live at the address.
Bang
A Ridgedale Rd. resident heard a bang against one of his windows and asked for police to check the house July 29. Police arrived and checked the house. Everything was intact. Police observed several birds flying around nearby pine trees and deduced that one of the birds struck the window.
Noise
An Old Lyme Rd. woman reported hearing noise on her roof Aug. 2. Police could not find any cause for noise and thought it might have come from the earthquake reported in New Jersey.
Trash
On Aug. 1, a contractor working at Freightway Garage reported that an unknown person had dumped trash into a dumpster that his construction company was renting for
work. He wished to have this incident documented.
Domestic matter
A Cooper Rd. man asked police to stand by while he had a conversation with his daughter July 30.
Neighbors
On Aug. 3, an Aspen Rd. resident reported an ongoing issue with a neighbor. The resident stated that on June 27, while playing basketball with his girlfriend, he noticed the neighbor standing at the edge of his driveway watching them. He stated his neighbor remained there with his arms crossed until they became uncomfortable and went inside. He also reported that earlier on Aug. 3, he observed his neighbor recording him with his cell phone as he walked past the residence. He said he questioned his neighbor about why he felt the need to continuously make video recordings. The neighbor's wife then allegedly replied by making comments about the resident having recently been in a car accident. He described these comments as being made "mockingly." The resident was unsettled that the neighbor even knew this information, as the accident occurred elsewhere and they share no mutual friends.
Cars and roadways
A power line fell on Cornell St. July 28. Con Edison was informed.
A large branch fell on Depot Place July 28. Police taped off the area and notified the highway department.
Police advised Verizon about an open utility box on Huntington Ave. July 29.
The highway department responded to remove a fallen branch from Fenimore Rd. July 29.
Highway workers and Con Edison were notified about a fallen branch and fallen wires on Harcourt Rd. July 30.
Highway workers were notified about a fallen branch on Depot Place July 30.
An accident involving a bicyclist and a car driver was reported on Fenimore Rd. July 30.
Police informed Optimum about a fallen wire on Secor Rd. July 30.
A truck struck a utility pole at Fenimore and Fox Meadow roads July 31. The pole was leaning over the roadway, and police stood by for Con Edison, taping off the area.
On July 31, a fallen branch was dangling in electrical wires over a Graham Rd. driveway. Police taped off the area and notified Con Edison.
On Aug. 1, Verizon was notified about a fallen wire on Nelson Rd.
The driver of a silver sedan, stopped on Brittany Close, said he was making deliveries and had pulled over to take a quick nap Aug. 1.
A small sink hole started to form on Fox Meadow Rd, and police marked it off with a cone and tape to caution pedestrians Aug. 2.
On Aug. 1, Verizon was notified about a hanging wire on Weaver St.
Five car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Sanitation
On July 29, a caller reported that he observed a small clear bag with a bio-hazard label on Lyons Rd. He said it was not the normal garbage pick-up day. Patrol arrived at the location and observed a bag on the ground with a “yellow urine-like substance.” Patrol advised dispatch to leave a note for sanitation for removal.
Dogs
A Birchall Rd. resident reported that her dog was attacked by another dog earlier that day, on Aug. 2.
Lost and found
On Aug. 2, a Mamaroneck Rd. man reported losing a Chinese credit card in New York City on July 19.
Village code
Neighbors complained of loud music from a Hillview Dr. house Aug. 2. Police advised the resident to lower the volume of the music.
Power tools were being used outside of Village-code designated times Aug. 3. Police issued a verbal warning.
Firefighters
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway July 26.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of fallen wires on Cornell St. July 28.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident at Palmer Ave. and Mamaroneck Rd. July 29.
Firefighters assisted at a car fire on the Hutchinson River Parkway July 29, successfully extinguishing the fire and overhauling the car. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a small gas leak in a Claremont Rd. house July 31.
On Aug. 2, a three-year-old child got locked inside an Eton Rd. bedroom accidentally. Firefighters were able to successfully release the child from the room, unharmed.
On Aug. 3, firefighters assisted in locating a woman who had fallen and needed help from paramedics on a Saxon Woods Park trail while hiking.
This report covering police and fire department activity from July 28 – Aug. 3 has been compiled from official information.
This report covering police and fire department activity from July 21 - 27 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Tip Jar Stolen, Thief Escapes by Train and Man Defrauded of $84,000
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- Written by: Traci Dutton Ludwig
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Stolen: A woman described as a black female wearing a leather jacket stole the tip jar from an East Parkway business and boarded a train July 21. Police notified MTA police.
A Fox Meadow Rd. resident reported her electric scooter had been stolen from the bike rack on East Parkway July 22.
Bank fraud
On July 25, a Brittany Close resident reported that he was the victim of bank fraud. Specifically, he said that on June 24, 2025, he was notified by a supposed Chase Bank fraud department employee, about alleged fraudulent activity on his account. He said he then followed all instructions given to him by the alleged Chase employee. He said that the alleged Chase employee instructed him to do three separate transactions on his account that varied in amount, totaling $84,270. He advised that he then notified Chase Bank directly on June 25, and he was informed that the alleged Chase employee, who called him on June 24, did not work for Chase Bank, and it was determined that he was a victim of fraud. Chase Bank informed the resident that the three transactions made on his account were indeed fraud, and the resident was able to recoup approximately only $10,000 back into his account through the appropriate Chase Bank fraud channels.
Checks
A Claremont Rd. business owner reported that someone washed and fraudulently cashed one of her checks July 22.
An Eastwoods Lane woman reported, on July 24, that a Geico Insurance check, in the amount of $3,676.96 was improperly mailed to an old address and fraudulently cashed by an unknown person. Geico reported that the check bore two signatures, the first being a signature in the woman’s name. However, the woman said the signature was not her original signature. Geico required a police report in order to proceed with reissuing payment to the woman.
Identity theft and fraud
On July 25, a School Lane woman reported that someone fraudulently opened an American Express account in her name.
On July 27, a Fox Meadow Rd. man reported that he received a call from an unknown party claiming to be from Verizon. The man stated that the unknown party advised him that a phone line was opened at a branch in Virginia using his identifying information. He was connected to another unknown party claiming to be police. He stated these unknown parties claimed he was caught up in a money laundering scheme and he would have to agree to be monitored by video for 24 hours to be cleared. He stated he did not participate in this monitoring, nor did he share any sensitive information. The man said he has not incurred any financial loss or observed any further suspicious activity.
On July 27, a Popham Rd. woman reported fraudulent transactions on her credit card. She presented a credit card bill which showed a charge made on July 24 for $2,256.81 for services of a listed business. The woman stated that she had stayed at the establishment in May, paid in full and had not returned or booked any additional rooms. The woman said her bank advised her to speak with the business management. The caller said she called the business and was informed there was no manager on duty. She asked police to document the occurrence.
Confusion
A woman from New York City repeatedly called police headquarters asking to speak with Joe Biden July 23. Police notified NYC police, and they said they would send an ambulance to her location for a mental health evaluation.
Domestic matters
A Gorham Rd. caller first reported his parents had gotten into an argument the preceding night and the caller wanted to make a report. Further information alleged that the caller had been driving to school with at least one of his parents the previous night and at least one of his parents began criticizing his driving, which upset the caller. Police noted the report, at the caller’s request.
A Cooper Rd. resident reported having difficulty with her adult daughter, who lives at home, July 24. According to the resident, the daughter often locks herself in her bedroom and does not communicate with others. The resident said her family, except for the daughter, would be going away for the weekend, and the resident was concerned about leaving her daughter home alone. She was worried about the security of the home, she said. Police advised the resident with options for dealing with the situation through the family court system as well as for safeguarding the home.
Water
A hose was left running outside a Sycamore Rd. house July 21. Police turned off the water supply at the spigot.
Police informed the water department about a small stream of water on Ridgecrest North July 21.
Suspicious
A Horseguard Lane resident reported seeing a tall man with dark hair walking around her property, allegedly taking pictures, July 24. She requested extra ridebys.
Help
On July 27, police went to a Saxon Woods Rd. youth party where the host said that attendees were not leaving as planned. Police remained on scene until the guests left. Staff was able to clean up and vacate the premises.
A Christie Place elevator briefly malfunctioned with an occupant inside July 27. The occupant pressed the emergency button, and police contacted the front desk of the building. Police spoke with a desk attendant who said the condition had been resolved.
Police helped the owner of a bike remove the bike from the East Parkway bike rack after the owner lost the lock key July 27. The provided paperwork and receipts proving that he owned the bike.
Cars and roadways
Workers accidentally pulled down wires on Kensington Rd. July 21. Police notified Con Edison and Verizon.
A loose manhole cover near Wayside Lane was reported to the highway department July 21.
A loose manhole cover, covered by a traffic cone, near Montrose Rd. was reported to the highway department July 21.
On July 22, police issued summonses to a 36-year-old White Plains driver for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver following a car accident at Bypass and Weaver St.
A Heathcote Rd. woman reported a man sitting in a car with its hazard lights flashing outside her house July 22. She was afraid. Police went to the scene and spoke with the man. He was an Uber driver waiting for a pickup. While police were talking with him, the person who had requested the ride cancelled it because the person had accidentally entered an incorrect pickup address.
Police towed a disabled car from Richbell Rd. July 24.
On July 24, police issued summonses to a 32-year-old Bronx driver for operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license and failure to obey a traffic control device following a traffic stop for an illegal U-turn at Scarsdale Avenue and Popham Rd. Police removed the license plates from the car, and the car was towed to a safe location.
Verizon was notified about dangling wires on Richbell Rd. and Crossway July 24.
A tree fell on Autenreith Rd. July 25. Police made the area safe while Con Edison, Verizon and the highway department worked to correct the problem.
Police notified Verizon about fallen wires on Murray Hill Rd. and Heathcote Rd. July 26.
Police notified Verizon about fallen wires on Murray Hill Rd. and Walworth Ave. July 27.
Two car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Animals
A caller reported finding a small white dog on Popham Rd. July 22.
A UPS employee reported getting bitten by a dog on Rock Creek Lane July 24.
Village code
Police informed workers on Overlook Rd. that they could not begin work until 8 am, on July 23, due to Village code.
Police removed illegally posted signs from the Village right of way on Heathcote Rd. and Lawrence Rd. July 25, and from Weaver St. July 26. Summonses were issued as appropriate.
Police informed tree workers on Crossway that they could not begin work until 8 am, on July 26, due to Village code.
Police issued a summons to landscapers using a hedge trimmer outside of Village code restrictions on Aspen Rd. July 26.
Lost and found
A Capital One credit card was found on the street on Fox Meadow Rd. July 21. Police infirmed Capital One in order to cancel the card and attempt to notify the owner.
Firefighters
On July 21, firefighters assisted at a car accident on Mamaroneck Rd.
Firefighters contacted the water department about a leaking hydrant on Penn Blvd. July 21.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison due to a gas leak at a Scarsdale Ave. restaurant July 23.
Firefighters checked Village Hall after employees noticed a burning odor following the start of the HVAC system July 24. There were no observable hazards found, and Village Hall employees were advised to contact a service technician to check the system.
On July 26, a carbon monoxide alarm sounded inside a Christie Place parking garage. Workers were power washing inside the garage and their machines released carbon monoxide. Firefighters advised to ventilate the garage and refrain from using equipment until levels returned to normal. When using equipment, they were advised to maintain proper ventilation and use CO measuring devices to ensure safety.
Firefighters checked a Cushman Rd. house after the resident reported an odor while using a new gas fireplace July 27. The odor, reminiscent of burning plastic, was attributed to the burning off of manufacturing residues.
This report covering police and fire department activity from July 21 - 27 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Plants Stolen on Cushman Road and Fireworks Damage SHS Track
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- Written by: Traci Dutton Ludwig
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Stolen: On July 16, a Cushman Rd. resident reported yard plants were missing from his property. He reviewed video surveillance and saw someone near the plants on July 12.
Vandalism
Picnic tables were vandalized at Edgewood School grounds July 17. Police are following up and reviewing video footage.
Identity theft and scams
On July 17, a Quentin Rd. resident reported that someone attempted to open a fraudulent Wells Fargo credit card in her name without permission. The car was closed by the bank.
On July 20, a Coralyn Rd. resident reported being the victim of a pfishing scam, resulting in the loss of 30 gift cards.
Cars and roadways
On July 14, police removed biodegradable leaf bags from a storm drain on Fox Meadow Rd. and placed them in the proper location for sanitation pickup.
On July 14, police put up barricades to prevent cars from entering flooded roadways on Sprague Rd.
On July 15, police put a “road closed” sign at the entrance to the Bronx River Parkway on Fenimore Rd.
On July 19, police informed the highway department about a loose manhole cover on Montrose Rd.
Two car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Neighbors
On July 16, a Gaylor Rd. resident complained about the placement of his neighbor’s yard waste. Police attempted to speak with the neighbor, but no one was home. Police advised the resident to have a friendly conversation about the issue.
Help
As a courtesy, police helped a Bradford Rd. woman contact Verizon’s technical support line to attempt to resolve issues she was having with her phone July 15.
On July 17, police advised a person who asked to use a bathroom inside a Christie Place establishment that the person was not welcome inside the establishment.
Animals
On July 15, police removed a large turtle from Olmsted Rd. and relocated it to a safe, grassy area.
Village code
Police removed illegally posted signs from Overhill Rd. July 15, Sherbrooke Rd. July 16, Walworth Ave. and Bypass July 17, and Cornell St. July 18. Summonses were issued as appropriate.
A van was allegedly idling on Harwood Rd. for over an hour July 18. Police could not find the owner. So, police issued a summons.
Fireworks were being used on the high school track, on Post Rd., July 19. Youth were seen fleeing the area. The fireworks started a small brush fire, which firefighters extinguished. However, the fire caused some damage to the track.
Lost and found
On July 15, a Post Rd. resident reported her front license plate was missing.
An East Parkway resident reported losing a learner’s permit for driving July 15.
On July 16, an Inness Rd. resident reported his front license plate was missing.
A wallet was found on East Parkway July 16. Patrol returned the wallet to its owner.
A second wallet was found on East Parkway July 18. Patrol returned the wallet to its owner.
A wallet was found on Weaver St. July 19. Patrol returned the wallet to its owner.
Prescription sunglasses were found at the Scarsdale train station July 19. They belonged to an MTA employee, who picked them up.
A passerby found a driver’s license in the Village July 19. Police delivered it to the husband of the Wayside Lane resident who lost it.
Firefighters
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a burning wire on Fox Meadow Rd. July 14.
On July 15, firefighters assisted with cleanup following an accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
Firefighters shut water to a leaking hot water heater and advised the resident to call for service July 15.
On July 18, firefighters ventilated a Rock Creek Lane house because workers had been power washing too close to the house and carbon monoxide levels were elevated.
On July 18, firefighters used pressurized water to extinguish smoldering mulch on East Parkway.
On July 19, firefighters assisted at a car accident on tbe Hutchinson River Parkway involving a Westchester County police cruiser and a vehicle. One person from each vehicle was taken to the hospital for injuries,
An excavation contractor struck a gas line on Dolma Rd. July 19. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison and stabilized the scene until firefighters arrived.
Firefighters helped paramedics lift a medical patient in Greenacres July 20.
A dishwasher shorted in a church on Walworth Avenue causing a burning odor July 20. Firefighters disconnected the unit and ventilated the space.
This report covering police and fire department activity from July 14-20 has been compiled from official information.
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