Police Report: Storm Wreaks Havoc on Village, Fires Burn, Cars Submerged and Shoplifter Arrested
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Three firefighters were injured in a blaze on Myrtledale RoadStorm damage: On Sept. 1, police and firefighters received an unprecedented influx of calls related to the heavy rainstorm following Hurricane Ida’s aftermath in our area. These calls included flooded basements, garages and roadways on Penn Road, Brookby Road, Brite Avenue, Taunton Road, Brewster Road, and Fox Meadow Road. These calls also addressed flooded roadways and cars stuck in standing high water on Elm, Springdale Road, Post Road, Richbell Road, Murray Hill Road, Rock Creek Lane, Stratton Road, Varian Lane, Oxford Road, Garden Road, Secor Road, Wynmor Road, Brite Avenue, Fox Meadow Road, Weaver Street, Griffen Avenue, Church Lane, Ogden Road, Rugby Lane, and Saxon Woods Road. Police assisted in removals.
While responding to a call of a stranded car on Springdale Road, a patrol cruiser also got stuck in high water and had to be towed the Central Garage. According to the report, the police cruiser entered a large flooded area and was quickly overtaken by pooling water that came up to the windshield. The officer was able to safely exit the car and get to higher ground. The officer called for assistance from the fire department and other police personnel. By the time these units arrived, both the police cruiser and the original stranded car had become completely submerged in water. Before leaving the scene, firefighters and the officer waded through the water to reach the stranded car to double check it for any possible passengers. They confirmed that no one was inside the car.
A call came into headquarters at 1:30 a.m. Sept. 2 that a woman was stuck in her car, in floodwater, at Canterbury and Cayuga roads. Other calls included reports of fallen trees or wires on Barry and Madison roads, Hampton Road, Butler Road, Palmer Avenue, Brite Avenue, Secor Road and Bypass.
Following the storm, on Sept. 2 and 3, police performed welfare checks on Village residents, when worried out-of-town family members or friends could not reach them. These included welfare checks on residents of Horseguard, Marjory and Beechwood lanes, Gilmore Court, Lenox Place, and Butler, Cooper, Wheelock, Cayuga, Fox Meadow, Wynmor, Wildwood, Bradford, Wakefield, Carstensen, Seneca, Quentin, Spier, Brown, Coralyn, Colvin, Sheldrake Paddington, Mamaroneck, Fenimore, Murray Hill, Lebanon, Gorham and Parkfield roads, all of whom were home and OK. To assist a worried daughter about the welfare of her Catherine Road mother, a kind neighbor checked on the mother’s wellbeing and reported she was OK.
On Sept. 2, police also assisted the highway department keep residents and drivers out of dangerous areas by monitoring roadway barriers that people were attempting to circumvent or move. This occurred on Stratton Road, Weaver Street, Normandy Lane and Griffen Avenue.
On Sept. 3, a caller reported her car became stuck on Post Road and Rugby Lane. Before it was removed by tow, police spoke with the car’s owner who asked police to remove all valuables, including a cell phone and keys, from the car and hold these valuables at headquarters, pending pick up by a friend.
Shoplifter arrested
The manager of CVS on Popham Road reported a man shoplifted approximately 47 items, valued at $714 combined, from the store Sept. 3. The suspect was described as a 5’10’ tall Hispanic man, wearing a white shirt, jean shorts and sneakers. He was last seen walking toward the train station with a rolling bag. The manager recognized the man as a “frequent customer.” While the man was still in the store, the manager asked him if he was going to pay for items he had placed in his bag, and he replied “no” before leaving the store. Police tracked down the man at the train station. The manager performed a show-up to identify the suspect, and the man was arrested. He was identified as Hendrix Rosario, 39, of the Bronx. He was charged with petit larceny and grand larceny. He was released on his own recognizance and ordered to appear in Village Justice Court on Sept. 22. While being arrested, Rosario informed police he was carrying two unused hypodermic syringes in his shirt pocket. Police safely confiscated the syringes.
Fires
An active fire was reported on Overhill Road at 2:40 a.m., Sept. 2.
Shortly before 10 p.m., Sept. 3, police received a report of a possible structure fire on Olmsted Road. Firefighters were also notified. Police arrived on scene first and observed smoke inside the house, with three family members standing outside. Police were advised that there was a kitchen fire, and two men were still inside the house trying to put it out. Police went into the house and observed that the fire was out. Due to the smoke inside the house, police ordered the two men, who had extinguished the fire, to vacate the house. Police then learned that a woman was still inside the house, in the basement. Police went back inside the house and ordered the woman to leave the house for safety precautions. Firefighters soon arrived on scene, took control of the situation and began ventilating the house.
An active fire was reported on Myrtledale Road around 2 p.m., Sep. 4. Scarsdale, Hartsdale, Greenville, White Plains and Hartsdale fire departments were on scene and extinguished the fire. Prior to the fire being extinguished, two residents were evacuated, and firefighters confirmed no other people were inside. During the course of the incident, three Scarsdale firefighters were injured and treated by Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Two of these firefighters refused further medical attention. One firefighter was transported to White Plains Hospital Center. The son of the residents arrived on scene and took the displaced residents to his house. A preliminary investigation of the cause of the fire was started, and the house was secured in the meantime.
Stolen car
On Sept. 5, a Stonewall Lane resident reported his $28,000 2016 Volvo was stolen from his driveway overnight. It contained two pairs of designer sunglasses, air pods, waterproof ear buds, gym clothes, sneakers, a gym bag, basketballs and jumper cables. The doors of the car had been left unlocked, with the key fob inside. The resident estimated that the theft occurred around 3:20 a.m. that morning.
Car break-ins
A doorbell camera captured footage of someone opening unlocked doors, of two cars, and rummaging through the vehicles while the cars were parked outside a Mayflower Road house at 3:56 a.m., Sept. 5. There were no valuable inside the cars, nor were any keys left inside.
On Sept. 5, a Stonewall Lane resident reported her unlocked car was entered overnight, and items were stolen from her car. These included a purse, a learner’s permit and a credit card. By the time the incident was reported, it was determined the credit card had been used for approximately $30 of unauthorized charges.
Identity theft
On Aug. 30, a Lebanon Road man reported someone attempted to fraudulently open a Sprint account in his name. He notified Sprint and closed the account. The man also received a call from someone claiming to work for UPS. The caller told the man a phone had been delivered to his address and needed to be picked up for return. The man advised police he no longer lived at the stated address and did not receive a phone.
Housemates
On Aug. 30, a resident of a Post Road group home reported she was worried that her roommate was going to file a false report against her. Police advised her they had received no such report.
On Sept. 3, a resident of a Post Road group home reported another resident was being disruptive and calling her names while she was trying to take her medication during her assigned time with house staff. Police assisted house staff in mediating a discussion between the housemates. They agreed to respect each other’s assigned medication times and stay out of each other’s way to avoid further conflict.
Kids
Eastchester police received a call on Sept. 2, reporting that a man brought three young children to a park on Lyons Road and left the children unattended. The man and the children were not there when Scarsdale police arrived to investigate the report.
On Sept. 5, a Palmer Avenue man called to say he needed help locating his children. Police arrived and assisted the man. Within less than 20 minutes, he was reunited with his children.
Phone lines
An adult son called police and asked them to go to his parents’ house on Boulevard and reassure his parents that Verizon was working on phone lines in the Village in an effort to restore service Sept. 2.
Lock out
Firefighters and police helped a Paddington Road homeowner get back inside the homeowner’s house after being accidentally locked out Sept. 2.
Message
Neighbors of a Mamaroneck Road resident asked police to go to the resident’s house and ask the resident to call the neighbors, who were overseas, at the number that the neighbors provided to police, Sept. 2.
Neighbors
On Sept. 3, a Herkimer Road woman called police to complain about storm debris on her yard that she claimed originated from her neighbor’s property. After speaking with police, she said she would clean up the debris since it was on her property.
Sinkhole
A Graham Road man reported a small sinkhole was forming in his driveway, and water pressure was also low inside his house Sept. 4. Police observed a couple more holes in the yard with water inside them, but the water was not gushing or flowing. The water department was notified for follow-up.
False report
On Sept. 4, police received a false report in which a caller alleged that an Old Lyme Road resident needed assistance. In fact, there was no issue at the house and the resident did not need assistance.
Concerns
A caller reported seeing two teenage girls standing at the intersection of Fenimore and Brewster roads, with a third teenage girl lying in the grass shortly before 11 p.m., Sept. 4. The caller stopped to ask the girls if they needed any assistance, and they said they were ok. When police arrived on scene for follow up, the girls were no longer there.
Cars and roadways
On Aug. 30, police had to contact several towing companies before they could find one capable of removing a disabled dump truck filled with landscaping equipment from Popham and Taunton roads.
A car with a flat tire was disabled at Hutchinson Avenue and Meadow Road Aug. 31. The driver was discovered to have an active warrant out of New York City for a vehicle and traffic violation. NYPD informed Scarsdale PD that they would not be travelling to Scarsdale to pick up the driver. Police advised the driver to settle the outstanding warrant with NYPD. Police also stood by while a HELP truck arrived on scene and a mechanic changed the tire.
Police helped control heavy traffic on Mamaroneck Road, due to Middle School orientation, Aug. 31.
Patrol notified Verizon about a fallen wire on Griffen Avenue Aug. 31.
Police issued a summons to the owner of a pickup truck parked in the high school’s fire lane Aug. 31.
Police assisted driver with a stalled car at Chase and Crane roads Sept. 1.
Police closed and secured a construction gate that blew open at Kingston Road and Greenacres Avenue after two callers complained Sept. 1
On Sept. 3, a driver reported her car had a dead battery at Ferncliff and Drake roads. Police provided the driver with a courtesy ride home.
Police twice put a dislodged manhole cover back in place at the intersection of Brite Avenue and Chesterfield Road Sept. 4. The highway department was notified for a more permanent solution. On Sept. 5, police checked on the cover and it was still loose. Police put a caution cone over it to alert motorists.
Several dislodged manhole covers were put back into their places on Barry Road Sept. 4.
Following the storm, police cleaned up and removed tape leftover on Bypass and Secor Road, as well as Barry and Madison roads, Mamaroneck and Catherine roads and Post and Olmsted roads, on Sept. 4 and 5.
While Con Edison was working on power lines and the traffic light at Heathcote Road and Palmer Avenue was out, police put up temporary stop signs and barricades to control traffic in that intersection Sept. 4.
A driver got a flat tire on Mamaroneck Road Sept. 5. Police organized a tow to assist the driver.
Dog bite
A Jefferson Road dog reportedly bit through the glove of a sanitation worker who was performing trash pickup from the rear driveway of the house Sept. 3. According to the report, the dog exited the house through its dog door, lunged at the worker and bit his wrist. The bite resulted in a minor laceration and bleeding. The dog’s owner assisted the sanitation worker bandage the wound. The worker returned to the sanitation department and reported the incident. Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps responded to the sanitation department for further wound treatment. The worker refused further medical attention. Police went to the dog owner’s house to view and photograph the dog’s vaccination reports. All vaccines were up to date. Police instructed the dog owner to quarantine the dog for 10 days, as per Westchester County protocol.
Lost and found
A Wayside Lane woman reported losing a license plate that was “never received” after she allegedly turned it into NYS DMV Aug. 31.
On Aug. 31, a Lawrence Road resident reported losing a license plate following an accident.
A license plate was found on Brite Avenue Sept. 5. Police located the address of the owner and returned the plate.
Village code
On Aug. 31, police advised a pest control solicitor on Barker Lane that he needed a proper permit to legally solicit in the Village during designated hours.
Police mailed a summons to a landscaper for using a gas-powered leaf blower on Myrtledale Road in violation of Village code Aug. 31. The homeowner was also issued a summons.
A caller complained that an Ogden Road generator was “too loud” Sept. 2. According to police, all was in “good order.”
Following up on a noise complaint about a Secor Road club, patrol asked the event organizer and DJ to lower the volume of music Sept. 3.
A car alarm was going off for no apparent reason on Scarsdale Avenue after 1 a.m., Sept. 4. Police notified the owner of the car who said the car had been damaged during the recent storm and she would attempt to turn it off. She succeeded in silencing the alarm.
On Sept. 5, police advised a Harvest Drive homeowner to lower the volume of music after neighbors complained,
This report covering police and fire department activity from Aug. 30 – Sept. 6 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Acura MDX Stolen in Fox Meadow: Man Trapped Inside Port O Potty
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Stolen car: On Aug. 25, a Hampton Road man reported his $70,000 2015 Acura MDX was stolen from his driveway in the overnight hours. It was left unlocked with the keys inside.
Car break-in
On Aug. 23, a Johnson Road man reported that $3,400 in cash and two money orders were stolen from his unlocked 2019 BMW parked in his driveway during the overnight hours.
Shoplifting
The manger of the Popham Road CVS reported a man – described as Hispanic man, approximately 5’7” tall wearing a “number 10” red shirt, stole approximately nine bottles of shampoo and personal care products from the store Aug. 28. He used a rolling cart to conceal the items. When asked if he needed help or intended to pay for the concealed items, the man allegedly said “no” and left the store.
On Aug. 28, Eastchester police received a report of a white, blonde female, dressed in black, wearing a mask and a hat, and carrying a black bag, shoplifting from the Popham Road CVS. The manger said the female entered the store with an empty tote bag and soon left the store with a full tote bag. She is suspected of stealing food products worth more than $211.
Identity theft
On Aug. 25, a Broadmoor Road man reported that his identity had been stolen and an unknown person was making numerous charges and had applied for a Mercedes-Benz in his name. A down payment was even made on the car. The total amount of financial damage sustained exceeded $2,500.
On Aug. 26, a Carthage Road resident reported someone attempted to apply for a credit card in his name through Webb Bank. The bank’s fraud department was advised, and the credit application was then closed.
Suspicious
A 17-year-old girl reported that while shopping on Scarsdale Avenue Aug. 29, she was approached by a white man in his 50s, with light hair, glasses and wearing a “blue patriotic shirt.” He allegedly told her he was “single” and asked her to go look at something in his car, which was described as a gray Subaru. She ignored him, went home, and her mother called police.
Disruptive customer
An East Parkway store manager reported a disruptive customer was in her store Aug. 28. She described him as a white man in his 40s with brown hair, around six feet tall and wearing khaki pants and a baseball cap. The disruptive behavior was described as “talking loudly on the cell phone.” The customer was gone when police arrived.
Assistance
On Aug. 24, a Westchester County social services office reported that it had an open case with a Mamaroneck Road resident, and upon attempting to reach the resident, the resident left disturbing voicemails on the office phone. Police spoke with the resident and learned she thought the calls were scams and therefore left those alleged messages in response. Police advised her that the calls were legitimate and urged her to follow up.
Disputes
A Wakefield Road resident reported disputes with her nurse caretaker Aug. 24 and 25. Police checked the welfare of the resident and determined all was in good order Aug. 24. Police helped mediate the dispute Aug. 25.
On Aug. 26, the same Wakefield Road resident called police to report that she did not like her present caretaker and was waiting for a replacement. Police went to the house and mediated the dispute, while also reaching out to the resident’s daughters. The present caretaker said she would remain with the resident until the replacement arrived, but she would also take care not to agitate her.
Fight
A caller reported seeing three males get out of a “beige Hyundai Elantra” with a Massachusetts license plate and engage in a fist fight on Hutchinson Avenue Aug. 28. They then reportedly got back into the car and drove onto the Hutchinson River Parkway.
Screaming
Two callers reported a woman screaming in the middle of the road at Post Road and Huntington Avenue Aug. 25. She said she was screaming because the Bee Line bus did not stop. Police helped her board the next passing bus, and she was calm.
Stuck
A worker got struck inside a Port-O-Potty due to a tree falling behind him on Drake Road while he was trying to remove the portable toilet with his vehicle Aug. 25. Police assessed the situation and provided assistance.
A child was stuck inside a car with the air conditioning running while the parent’s key fob stopped working on Mamaroneck Road. By the time police arrived on scene, the child was safely removed from the car and the door had been successfully opened.
Coming home
A Boulevard resident reported returning home to find a shattered glass storm door Aug. 27. Police investigated the house and discovered no signs of criminality. They suggested that the door might have shattered during the recent storm.
On Aug. 28, at 3 a.m., a Hutchinson Ave resident asked police to check his house. He was worried because his family has just returned home and they found that their Wi-Fi router was unplugged. They were not sure if it had been left that way prior to the vacation. Police investigated the house and discovered no signs of criminality.
False report
A caller falsely reported that an Old Lyme resident fell down stairs Aug. 26.
Not allowed
A security guard near an Odgen Road construction site told a white male pedestrian he was not allowed to be on the property near the construction zone without a legitimate reason, and the pedestrian left Aug. 28.
Civil matter
On Aug. 25, a caller reported having a dispute with a car service driver because the driver allegedly would not return the caller’s credit card. The driver told police he would return the card after the fare was negotiated and paid. Police assisted in mediating the disagreement.
On Aug. 25, a Brambach Road homeowner reported a work truck from a neighbor’s property damaged his front steps. Police observed the damage, and the worker said he would repair it the next day.
A Village subcontractor allegedly backed his work truck over a Forest Lane lawn and damaged the grass Aug. 27. The Village engineer investigated the allegation and told the homeowner the lawn damage would be repaired by the department of public works.
Bicyclist hit
A bicyclist was hit by a car at the Heathcote road and Palmer Avenue intersection Aug. 24.According to the accident report, the 12-year-old bicyclist was in the crosswalk but did not have the right of way at the time, as the car was proceeding north through a green light. The bicyclist was taken to the hospital by Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Cars and roadways
Police notified Con Edison and the highway department about a leaning tree in danger of falling into wires on Cushman Road Aug. 23.
A locked car was found with its engine running on East Parkway Aug. 23. Police went to the registered owner’s house and spoke with the owner’s wife. She said she would look for a key to open the car door and turn off the engine.
Police notified highway department staff to remove a dead animal’s carcass from Church and Rectory lanes Aug. 23.
Police asked a car owner to move his car from Brewster Road and Sage Terrace due to a request from the engineering department.
Police informed Con Edison of an arcing power line on Walworth Avenue Aug. 25.
A black backpack placed near a garbage can near the Scarsdale Fire Station on Post Road was examined and found to contain trash Aug. 26. Police discarded it in the trash receptacle.
A primary wire fell at Post and Huntington roads Aug. 26. Police established a safety zone and closed roads while Con Edison performed repair work.
A moving truck could not get to an Oak Lane house due to paving work Aug. 27. Police assisted, so the truck could get through.
Police closed a construction gate on Kingston Road so it would not impede traffic.
The water department was notified about a ruptured water line on Richelieu Road Aug. 28.
Police called a tow for a disabled car at Heathcote Road and Morris Lane Aug. 28.
Police called a tow for a Toyota stuck in mud on Bypass Aug. 28.
A dead tree was resting on cable lines on Dell Road Aug. 28. Police pushed the tree off the cables and positioned it on the front steps of the property. The highway department was notified to remove it.
On Aug. 28, police removed fallen branches from Secor Road.
The driver of a car parked in a dark corner of a Carman Road school parking lot told police he had pulled over to make a phone call at 11:30 p.m., Aug. 28. Police told him the lot was closed; so the driver left.
A Jeep was parked in an “odd position” on Secor Road Aug. 29. Police issued the driver a summons and contacted the driver for additional information. The driver said the car was having issues and could not be easily moved. Police helped the driver put the car in neutral and move it out of the roadway.
Police taped off an area around Walworth Avenue and Fenimore Road for safety concerns over a sparking wire, while Con Edison was notified, Aug. 29.
Two car accidents were reported in the Village this week. Another accident was reported on Aug. 24, involving a hit-and-run impacting a Village owned vehicle.
Animals
A “large animal” was reported to be in the roadway in the area of Catherine Road and Wayside Lane Aug. 25. It was gone when police arrived.
A loose dog was reported on Rock Creek Lane Aug. 26. It was gone when police arrived.
Village code
On Aug. 25, a Nelson Road woman reported a landscaper was using a gas powered leaf blower and she was not happy about it. When police arrived on scene, the landscaper was gone. Police advised the woman to call them instead of engaging with landscapers directly, with regard to code enforcement.
On Aug. 25, police issued three summonses to landscapers using gas-powered blowers on Crane Road.
A neighbor complained that a Brown Road woman frequently left “garbage” at the curb in violation of Village code Aug. 27. Police observed empty garbage cans near the road. They moved the cans closer to the house. The woman was not home to discuss the matter.
On Aug. 28, police issued a summons to a construction crew working to demolish a Kingston Road driveway prior to 10 a.m., in violation of Village code.
On Aug. 28, police issued a summons to a pest control solicitor who was soliciting without a permit on Overlook Road, outside of permissible hours.
Firefighters
On Aug. 23, firefighters assisted as a rollover car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway. Upon arrival, firefighters found one car off the road, on its side, in the stream adjacent to the road. The driver was out of the vehicle, and he indicated that he was the only occupant. Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps transported the driver to White Plains Hospital while firefighters and County police remained on scene to assist with the tow and to help block the roadway.
On Aug. 24, firefighters helped Con Edison workers check an Evon Court house to assess a reported gas leak.
On Aug. 25, firefighters shut a gas boiler and ventilated a Secor Road house due to elevated carbon monoxide levels in the house. Con Edison checked the appliances and advised the homeowner to service the boiler before restoring service.
On Aug. 26, firefighters helped Con Edison workers check a Heathcote Road house to assess a gas leak.
On Aug. 26, police received reports of “people running over a potentially live wire” at Post Road and Huntington Avenue. Con Edison and police were already on scene. Firefighters additionally blocked the road and kept pedestrians away from the area until the matter could be addressed.
On Aug. 27, firefighters checked a Franklin Road house for possible fire after the resident reported a smoking oven. No fire was detected.
On Aug. 30, at 4:30 a.m., firefighters assisted with a HRP car accident involving a car into a guardrail.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Aug. 23 - 29 has been compiled from official information.
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Painter Arrested for Stealing Carpenter's Tools from Work Site
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Arrested: Following up on an investigation of a carpenter’s tools stolen from the garage of a Heathcote Road job site, police interviewed people who had access to the tools and identified a suspect who was revealed to be in possession of the tools. As a result, the suspect, who had been employed as an independent painter at the work site, turned himself in for arrest Aug. 10. According to arrest records, he is: Jaime Alberto Valladares, 46, of Greenwich, CT. He was charged with felonious fourth degree grand larceny, with the value of property totaling more than $1,000, and felonious fourth degree criminal possession of stolen property. At the time of the arrest, Valladares returned the following items that he had stolen: a $600 chop saw, a $200 stand, a $200 air compressor, a $120 nailer, a $75 radio, a $60 air hose and $150 drill bits. Following his arrest, Valladares was released on his own recognizance and issued an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court, returnable on Aug. 18.
Identity theft
On Aug. 9, a Franklin Road resident reported someone attempted to open three separate bank accounts at three separate locations in the resident’s name.
Scam
A Nelson Road resident reported that an unknown caller said he was from Publisher’s Clearing House Sweepstakes and advised the resident to purchase a quantity of gift cards and get them to the caller Aug. 13. The resident realized this story “didn’t sound right” and hung up the phone. No loss of money occurred.
Criminal mischief
On Aug. 9, a Parks and Recreation Department employee reported someone had vandalized a Brite Avenue park by driving over the lawn and creating tire tracks.
On Aug. 14, a Mamaroneck Road caller reported that someone drove across her front lawn overnight, damaging the lawn, shrubs and sunflower bed. The damage left behind tire tracks and car debris.
Welfare check
Police checked the welfare of an elderly Heathcote Road man at the request of a worried neighbor Aug. 9. Everything was in good order.
Help
An official reached out to police for assistance in contacting a financial crime victim that had provided a Scarsdale address Aug. 9. The crime had occurred in Suffolk County. Police were not able to contact the victim and learned the person had moved out of the listed address approximately two months ago.
Photos
A woman reported that a neighbor to the Alcott Montessori School was taking photos of kids on the playground Aug. 9. Police spoke with the neighbor who said she was not taking photos; she had just been looking out the window.
Bicycle
A youth flagged down police for assistance with a bicycle’s flat tire Aug. 9. Police and the youth were unable to fill the tire using a pump at a gas station. As a courtesy, police used a police owned pump stored in the Village to fill the tire.
Lightning
Following a reported possible lightning strike, several houses on Olmsted Road lost power Aug. 12. Police reported the issue to Con Edison.
Bright light
On Aug. 15, after 1 a.m., a caller complained about a bright light on Jefferson Road. Police went to the street to investigate and noticed only streetlights, all functioning normally.
Cars and roadways
New Rochelle police were advised of a dead tree on the New Rochelle side of Weaver Street Aug. 9.
On Aug. 9, police called a tow for a motorist with a flat tire on Mamaroneck Road.
Police notified Verizon about a fallen wire on Black Birch Lane Aug. 10.
A red car parked on Old Lyme Road was struck by a hit-and-run driver Aug. 10.
A Palmer Avenue resident reported seeing a suspicious car parked in the area every day for about a week Aug. 10. Police contacted the driver of the car who said he was on a lunch break, and this area was the closest place he could go and pick up lunch. No suspicious activity was observed.
Police notified Verizon about a low-hanging wire on Jefferson Road Aug. 12.
Police notified Verizon about a fallen wire on Saxon Woods Road Aug. 13.
Police removed a fallen wire from Post and Popham roads Aug. 13.
Police removed a piece of tire tread from Post Road Aug. 13.
A Greenacres Avenue resident advised she had received a text from an unknown number reporting that a car had rolled onto her property from the street Aug. 14. She asked police to check it out. Police went to the house and the only car they saw on the property was a car registered to the homeowner.
Police informed the Highway Department about fallen branches on Mayflower and Black Hawk roads Aug. 14.
Police notified Con Edison about a branch in wires on Heathcote Road Aug. 15.
Police notified New Rochelle police about a report of the traffic light on Wilmot Road that was not cycling properly Aug. 15.
An East Parkway employee advised that an unknown man had parked in her employer’s private parking bay without permission Aug. 15. Police spoke with the man who said he had a dispute over parking with the employee. Police explained that the parking area is reserved for cars associated with the establishment –and thus a “no parking” zone. Police advised the employee to refrain from arguing with unknown people and to instead call police for assistance.
Dog
An Amazon delivery worker advised that a Village resident’s “aggressive dog” lunged at her while she was delivering a package to the resident Aug. 13. The dog did not bite or scratch her.
Village code
On Aug. 12, a Kingston Road landscaper was issued a summons for using a gas-powered leaf blower in violation of Village code.
Event music was lowered at a Secor Road club after a neighbor complained of noise Aug. 12.
A loud music complaint was investigated on Griffen Avenue Aug. 12. A band was practicing on a resident’s property. The band said they were done and wrapping up for the night.
Neighbors complained of a noisy party on Sprague Road Aug. 14. Police advised the host who said the party was concluding.
Party music was lowered at a Broadmoor Road party after a neighbor complained of noise Aug. 14.
Lost and found
On Aug. 9, a Highland Way resident reported losing a license plate in the Village.
A caller reported losing her wallet in White Plains Aug. 11. Police referred the resident to White Plains police.
A woman reported she moved back into her parents’ Black Birch Lane house in late 2020 and stored some of her belongings in her garage. On Aug. 13, she reported some of the belongings were missing. After conversation with police, it seemed plausible that some of the missing items might still be inside her parents’ house, or it might also be possible that some items were accidentally discarded during a cleanout.
Firefighters
On Aug. 9, firefighters stood by while Con Edison addressed a gas leak at the meter inside an Elm Road garage.
On Aug. 10, firefighters investigated a reported gas leak in an Obry Road house. No actual leaks were detected.
On Aug. 11, police helped a locked-out homeowner get into her Lebanon Road house.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway Aug. 12. According to the report, a driver pulled over with a flat tire. He got out of the car and was struck by a passing vehicle that left the scene. When firefighters arrived, they found the injured man sitting in the passenger seat of his car. Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps transported the driver to the hospital for injuries.
On Aug. 13, firefighters investigated a carbon monoxide alarm in a Berwick Road house. During investigation, they observed elevated CO levels in a commercial kitchen in the basement of the house. Residents reported that the kitchen range had been in use, without the exhaust hood running, prior to the alarm activation. Firefighters advised to always run the exhaust hood when the kitchen range was in use. They ventilated the structure. Con-Ed Gas arrived and reported inefficient combustion of burners due to aluminum foil lining the surface of the range. Residents were advised to remove the aluminum foil. Firefighters also observed excessive combustible items being stored in a utility room. They advised the residents to remove these items.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Aug. 9-15 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Brittany Close House Burglarized, Stolen NJ Car Recovered in Village
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Burglary: On Aug. 22, a Brittany Close homeowner reported he returned home from the airport that day and discovered his house had been burglarized. It appeared that entry had been made through a master bedroom balcony door, and assorted jewelry had been stolen.
Stolen car, recovered
An abandoned 2021 Honda with New Jersey license plates was found on Morris Lane Aug. 18. The car was discovered with its windows rolled down and the key fob in the center console. A wallet was found on the seat of the car. Investigation showed that the car had been reported as stolen out of Newark, NJ, on Aug. 16. It was towed to the police impound lot, and a voicemail was left for the owner.
Stolen
A Ridgecrest North man’s toolbox was stolen from his property on Aug. 16. The man said he left the toolbox near the curb while he ran an errand. During that time, a person driving a Penske truck stopped and picked up the toolbox. Video footage showed the person putting the toolbox into his truck. The license plate of the truck was not visible in the footage. The man said he did not wish to pursue an investigation since he suspects the toolbox had been mistaken for garbage as it was sitting outside near the curb.
A Mamaroneck Road man reported cash and numerous credit cards were stolen from his unlocked car while the car was parked at the Kid’s Base parking lot and his family was visiting the Scarsdale Pool Aug. 17. While he was at the pool, for approximately only one hour, he received an alert that one of the credit cards had been used.
Identity theft
On Aug. 16, a Kent Road man reported an unknown person was using his identity, receiving traffic tickets in the man’s name and not paying for the tickets. As a result, the man received a notice of suspension on July 22. However, the ID number listed on the notice was different than that of his driver’s license, although the name, address ad other personal information were the same as his. Police advised him to notify the DMV.
Scam
On Aug. 20, a Ridgecrest East man reported he might be a victim of a phone scam. He said he was contacted by a person alleging to be a detective with the Bronx division of the NYPD. The person said the man’s identity was used in a drug transaction, and the man would have to provide his Social Security number and bank account information to verify his identity. An app was provided so the man would input this information from his cell phone. After the man entered his SS number, he realized the interaction was probably a scam.
Suspicious
On Aug. 17, a Sherbrooke Road resident reported two unknown individuals attempted to gain access to his property for an unknown reason. Since the resident was not expecting anyone that evening, access was denied. The license plate of the car being driven by the individuals was reported to police.
On Aug. 19, a caller stated that her son was being following by two individuals who performed work on her son’s car and who were demanding more money. The son advised he met to individuals in the Foot Locker parking lot on Central Avenue in Yonkers and agreed to pay them $600 to fix a hole in his bumper. After the bumper was fixed, the two individuals asked for $750 for the work. The son advised that he didn't have the money on him. He told them to follow him home so he could get the money. While en route to his house, he called his mother and became nervous about the transaction. He decided to respond to SPD HQ instead. The individuals did not follow the listed party to SPD HQ. The son’s father arrived on scene and requested that patrol respond to their residence to ensure that the individuals were not there. Patrol responded to the residence and found no individuals on scene. The son was advised to contact Yonkers PD if he wished to further document the incident.
On Aug. 20, a white man with gray hair, blue eyes and a heavy-set frame knocked on a Hampton Road door and asked the homeowner if she would be home during the first week in November. He said he worked for an agency but did not provide a card or any details about his inquiry. Police canvassed the area but did not find the man.
Missing person
Police assisted in looking for a woman who wandered away from her White Plains home Aug. 16. She was not found in the Village, but later police were informed that the woman had returned home.
Lost
A woman who was out walking with children on Murray Hill Road became stressed when she could not find her way back to a relative’s house Aug. 18. She began crying, and a resident called police to ask for assistance. The resident offered to drive her home, and police followed to make sure everyone got home safely.
False reports
Someone called headquarters alleging to be an Old Lyme Road resident, stating that “someone had set his side door on fire” Aug. 20. Firefighters investigated, found no sign of fire, and the report was determined to be false.
Later, a caller who identified himself as “Jonathan” alleged that someone was trying to break into the same Old Lyme Road house that was targeted in the first false report. Police investigated the call, and the report was determined to be false.
Door
Police secured an unlocked door that was discovered on Spencer Place during night patrol Aug. 20.
Storm damage
On Aug. 22, police received reports of fallen trees, branches or wires on Oak Lane, Palmer and Griffen avenues and Post, Saxon Woods and Bansom roads. Flooding was reported on Boulevard and Brookby, Wynmor, Secor, Paddington and Fox Meadow roads.
On Aug. 22, a tree fell on Post Road and its branches were lodged under the carriage of a parked white minivan. Police requested a tow truck to lift up the vehicle so the tree could be safely removed.
On Aug. 22, a Mamaroneck Road homeowner reported a tree had fallen on her guesthouse. No injuries were reported.
A sewer drain grate was reported to have floated away from its location on Cooper Road during the store Aug. 22. Police looked for the grate but did not find it.
Cars and roadways
A contractor hired by the Village to mill Fenimore Road was not allowing residents to access their homes on the Ridgecrest roads Aug. 17. Police instructed the flagmen that they must assist residents in accessing their homes. Police also made sure that detour signs were adequately placed to alert drivers and redirect them to a drivable route.
Police notified the highway department about a pothole filling with water on Fenimore Road Aug. 17.
Patrol taped up a fallen wire on Magnolia Road and notified Verizon Aug. 17.
Verizon was notified about fallen wires at Fox Meadow, Cartage and Fayette roads Aug. 18. Patrol taped up the wires so they would not impede traffic.
A driver reported someone hit her car and caused minor damage to the rear bumper while the car was parked in the lot of DeCicco’s Marketplace Aug. 18.
Con Edison was notified about a branch on a transformer at Paddington and Whig roads Aug. 18.
An accident involving a Bee-Line bus, with no injuries, was reported at Post and Fairview roads Aug. 19.
Police removed a fallen cable wire from Wynmor Road, and Optimum was notified Aug. 20.
On Aug. 20, police helped a pedestrian cross Weaver Street and Bypass.
Police put a dislodged manhole cover back in place Aug. 20.
A motorcycle appeared to have tipped over on Weaver Street Aug. 22. Police taped off the area and attempted to reach the owner. Later the owner contacted police and reported the bike had broken down and would be moved shortly.
Six car accidents were reported in the Village this week.
Animals
On Aug. 17, a dog’s owner retrieved his loose dog from Pinecrest Road.
Village code
On Aug. 16, a Walworth Ave. homeowner was advised about Village code and issued a summons for putting out recyclables too early before the pickup date. The sanitation department had already warned the resident, according to officials.
A work crew at Bradley Road and Boulevard was advised that work could not be started prior to 8:30 a.m., as per Village code, Aug. 17.
A Sprague Road woman reported kids were yelling and hanging out at a nearby house Aug. 18. Police investigated the call and did not hear any kids.
On Aug. 18, police advised a sewer contractor, who was working on a permitted project on Boulevard, about Village code concerning the use of gas-powered leaf blowers.
On Aug. 20, a caller reported “an elderly woman with a stick” going through garbage on Popham Road. Police went to the scene and found a woman matching the description exercising with two exercise canes.
A work crew on Meadow Road was advised that work could not be started prior to 10 a.m., as per Village code, Aug. 20.
A neighbor complained of loud music coming from an outdoors wedding on Cushman Road Aug. 21. Police advised staff on scene. The noise, in patrol’s estimation, was not unreasonable or in violation of Village code.
Police dispersed loiterers from Freightway Garage Aug. 21. The loiterers explained they had been “waiting out” the weather.
Lost and found
On Aug. 16, a passerby found a debit card and a small amount of cash on the street at Nelson and Lee roads. The items were given to police at headquarters for safekeeping.
On Aug. 18, a Morris Lane resident reported finding an EZ-Pass device on his property. It did not belong to the resident. After consulting with EZ-Pass by phone, the device was placed in the mailbox for pickup and return to its owner.
On Aug. 18, a Park Road caller reported a lost license plate.
A handbag was found on East Parkway Aug. 19. Police notified the owner who promptly picked up her bag.
Firefighters
On Aug. 16, firefighters investigated a slight haze in a Chase Road stairwell and traced it to leaking Freon from a faulty A/C unit. Firefighters ventilated the space and advised the building’s super to service the unit.
On Aug. 19, firefighters assisted at a rollover car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
On Aug. 19, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak at a Morris Lane gas meter.
On Aug. 20, firefighters assisted at a car accident on Post Road.
On Aug. 20, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak in a Madison Road house. They assisted in gaining access to the house and checking for interior gas migration.
A Myrtledale Road homeowner reported an odor of smoke and light haze in the living room prior to shutting off the air conditioner Aug. 21. Firefighters determined the cause was an overheated blower motor for the air handler, located in an exterior closet adjacent to the basement. Firefighters shut power to the unit and advised the homeowner to discontinue use until it could be repaired.
On Aug. 21, firefighters discovered elevated carbon monoxide readings in a Secor Road house. They requested Con-Ed Gas and Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps to check the scene and one resident reporting head pain. Firefighters shut down the natural gas boiler and adjacent air handler in the basement. They ventilated the structure. Con-Ed Gas red-tagged the boiler and advised the resident to service the unit before restoring function. While on the call, firefighters also observed a natural gas clothes dryer on the first floor with a kinked and partially detached vent. They advised the homeowner to repair the unit as soon as possible.
On Aug. 22, firefighters responded to the Bronx River Parkway for a water rescue. Upon arrival, firefighters found a disabled vehicle with one occupant, stuck in approximately 2' 6" of water. FD units positioned rescue equipment in the water and safely retrieved the occupant out of the disabled vehicle.
On Aug. 22, floodwater shorted out a carbon monoxide sensor in a Huntington Road house and caused a false alarm.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Aug. 16-22 has been compiled from official information.
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Day Camp Security Guard Arrested for Stealing Counselor’s iPhone, Residents Smoked by Sewer Testing
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On Aug. 4, a Village mother reported her 18-year-old daughter’s $499 iPhone had been stolen from her daughter, while her daughter was working as a day camp counselor, at Scarsdale High School. That morning, the phone had been placed in a designated bin, which was supposed to be secured in an office during camp hours. However, at the end of the workday, the phone was gone when the daughter went to retrieve it. The iPhone case also contained the girl’s driver’s license and a debit card. The mother tracked the phone and provided its location to police. She also cancelled the debit card. Following a swift investigation of the matter, with the cooperation of Parks and Recreation Department officials, police arrested a man – Israel Rodriguez, 62, of West Haverstraw – who had been hired to work as a security guard at the camp. Rodriquez admitted to stealing the phone and surrendered himself for arrest at headquarters on Aug. 6. He was charged with petit larceny, a misdemeanor, and fourth-degree grand larceny for stealing a credit card, a felony. He was released on his own recognizance and ordered to appear again at Scarsdale Village Justice Court on Aug. 25.
Stolen
On Aug. 4, a Heathcote Road woman reported her carpenter’s equipment had been stolen from the garage of her house during the overnight period of July 28-29. Missing items included $150 drills bits, a $60 air hose, a $75 radio, 1 $120 nailer, a $290 air compressor, a $600 chop saw and a $200 stand.
Scam
A Carthage Lane man reported he was the victim of a scam and lost $1,900 Aug. 2.
Identity theft
On Aug. 2, a Kingston Road woman reported someone used her personal information to fraudulently open an account in her name.
Overcharged
A man was accidentally overcharged on his credit card while doing business at a Scarsdale Avenue establishment around midnight, Aug. 4. The cashier said he did not know how to issue a refund by card. The customer called police. The cashier said he could refund the difference in cash. Police stood by while the matter was settled.
Help
On Aug. 7, police came across a disoriented, elderly man walking alone on Cushman Road. The man did not know his address and told police he was out looking for his wife. Using the man’s NYS driver’s license, they determined his address, contacted his wife and returned him to his home.
Dirt
On Aug. 2, a Carman Road man reported his car had been “vandalized” the previous night while parked in his driveway. Police examined the car, and it appeared that dirt was on the driver’s side widow. There was no damage to the car. The man asked for police to document the incident.
Noises
On Aug. 3, police received two reports of possible gunshots in the area near headquarters. Officers investigated, but found no signs of people shooting guns.
After midnight, Aug. 3, a Brambach Road man reported there was an explosion – possibly fireworks – in his driveway. Police went to the scene. No damage or scorch marks were observed in the driveway.
Two Lee Road residents reported hearing loud noises outside around 12:40 a.m., Aug. 3. One resident also reported that he found a gouge in one of his front window frames that morning, and he thought it could have been related to the noise. Police, however, found no signs of projectiles or debris in the area.
A Sheldrake Road resident reported hearing three “loud booms” at 5 a.m., Aug. 5. Police checked the area and could not determine the source of the reported noise.
A Kent Road man reported hearing firework noises outside around 1:20 a.m., Aug. 6. He looked out the window and saw two individuals walking up the street. These individuals reportedly walked up a neighbor’s driveway. Police canvassed the area but did not find the reported individuals.
Unusual behavior
A “possibly intoxicated” man wearing jeans and a buzz cut hairstyle was reported to be walking n the area of Popham and Garth roads Aug. 3. He was gone when police arrived to investigate the call.
On Aug. 3, a caller reported a man wearing jeans and a button-down shirt, who “did not appear to be making much sense,” was walking in the area of Chase Park. He was gone when police arrived.
On Aug. 4, a caller reported seeing a white man with long hair, wearing jeans, yelling and running from the library parking lot into the woods, heading toward the high school. The caller though the man might need assistance. Police canvassed the area but did not locate the man.
A neighbor asked police to perform a welfare check of a Brambach Road man ‘due to the neighbor’s perception of “unusual activity” Aug. 4. Police checked on the man, and everything was in good order.
A resident of a Popham Road building reported an unknown man, wearing a white sweatshirt, blue pants and smoking, entered the rear garden gate Aug. 5. The resident was concerned because she thought the man did not live in the building. The man left the garden before police arrived.
A Whig Road woman reported she was sitting outside on her front steps when an unknown man approached her house around 8 p.m., Aug. 5. She said she made eye contact with the man, and this caused him to run away. Police canvassed the area but did not find the man.
Safety
Tape and barriers had been removed from a blocked-off walkway in the Freightway Garage Aug. 4. Police put the barriers back in place and affixed new caution tape.
Lock-out
A parent accidentally got locked out of her car, with her two children inside, on Fox Meadow Road Aug. 5. The car’s climate control system was on, and the kids remained in good spirits in their car seats. Police and firefighters used a lockout kit to open the car doors.
Cars and roadways
A car driving very slowly down Post Road into White Plains had malfunctioned and entered a safe mode, which prevented the car from accelerating Aug. 3. The driver declined a tow.
Police called a tow for a disabled car on Bypass Aug. 3. Since the car could not be shifted into neutral, the tow operator applied a soap solution to the wheels. This solution dripped onto the road. Police notified the highway department for cleanup.
Police reported a low-hanging wire over Colvin Road to Verizon Aug. 4.
Police called a tow for a disabled car on Mamaroneck Road Aug. 5.
On Aug. 5, police called the owner of a car parked on Cooper Road, in violation of posted no parking signs due to paving operations. The owner promptly moved the car.
A caller reported recent paving work on Dolma and Murray Hill roads caused “lips” in the roadway which caused a bicyclist to fall down Aug. 5. The bicyclist had left the scene, apparently uninjured. The paving work is ongoing, thus addressing any issues.
Patrol helped push a stalled car to the side of Greendale Road while the driver waited for a mechanic Aug. 6.
Police assisted a delivery truck driver make a delivery to a Cooper Road address while Cooper Road was closed Aug. 6.
Police reported low-hanging wires over Saxon Woods to Verizon Aug. 6.
A work truck was blocking traffic on River Road Aug. 7. The contractor agreed to move his truck.
A bale of hay fell off a truck on Palmer Avenue Aug. 7. Police moved it to the side of the road and notified the highway department.
According to a driver, his car was having problems on the Bronx River Parkway, and Westchester County police had the car towed to a parking lot of Weaver Street around 11 p.m., Aug. 8. The driver was waiting for his own tow, which was en route. The driver told police he was scared to wait alone in the parking lot. Police assured him the lot was safe, well lit and frequently patrolled by police.
Animals
A Carman Road man requested trappers’ information because there was an injured cardinal in his backyard Aug.2.
A loose husky was reported in the area of Crossway and Mamaroneck Road Aug. 3. It was not there when police arrived. However, approximately 20 minutes later, a Palmer Avenue caller reported he had picked up the dog, which he saw running loose on the street. The dog’s owner arrived on scene and picked up the dog.
A Colvin Road woman reported hearing possible animal noises inside her house after midnight Aug. 6. Police checked the house but did not find any animals.
A loose small brown dog was reported on Fox Meadow Road Aug. 7. Police helped reunite the dog with its owner.
A loose pit bull was reported on Drake Road Aug. 7. Police looked for the dog but could not find it.
Village code
Police advised a Dolma Road pool work crew that Village code prevented early morning construction work and noise, so the crew immediately stopped work at 7:30 a.m., Aug. 3. They said they’d wait until the designated time to resume.
Police received a report of early morning work with power tools on Catherine Road Aug. 7, and they informed the work crew of designated work hours, as per Village code. The crew agreed to comply.
Neighbors complained about loud music coming from a Cushman Road gathering Aug. 7. Police did not feel the noise level violated Village code but informed the homeowner of the complaint and advised on Village noise ordinances. After a second complaint was registered an hour later, the homeowner volunteered to lower the volume of the music.
A Morris Lane homeowner lowered the volume of music after neighbors complained of noise Aug. 7.
Police advised a White Birch Lane resident of a noise complaint Aug. 7. The resident said the gathering was already in the process of concluding.
A caller reported a loud argument on Mamaroneck Road at 2:45 a.m., Aug. 8. Police went to the area but did not find any arguing people.
Police called a tow for a disabled car on East Parkway Aug. 8.
Lost and found
On Aug. 4, a Shawnee Road man reported losing his license plate somewhere in the Village.
A caller called police and said he just left a laptop computer in a black case by the War Memorial at Boniface Circle Aug. 6. Police went to the War Memorial and found the laptop. The caller said he would pick it up from headquarters.
Firefighters
On Aug. 4, police stood by for Con Edison at the site of an activated gas alarm in a Brite Avenue house.
On Aug. 5, smoke from sewer line testing near the Hutchinson River Parkway and Mamaroneck Road was mistaken for smoke by a caller. Firefighters investigated and confirmed there was no fire in the area.
Smoke from sewer line testing also generated calls about “chemical smells” on Harvest Drive Aug. 5. Firefighters ventilated affected areas to alleviate any odors.
Sewer line test smoke set off a false fire alarm in a Mamaroneck Road basement Aug. 5. Firefighters advised the homeowner to keep windows open to ventilate.
Smoke from sewer line testing entered a Stratton Road house, possibly through a loose sewer cap, Aug. 5. Firefighters assisted the homeowner with identifying the entry point and ventilating the structure.
On Aug. 5, smoke from sewer line testing also entered two Lenox Place houses, possibly through loose sewer caps. Firefighters assisted the homeowners with identifying the entry points and ventilating the structures.
On Aug. 7, radiator piping for a steam system was leaking water in a Church Lane house. It was determined that the system had been improperly filled with water. Firefighters advised the homeowner to drain the system and call a plumber.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Aug. 2-8 has been compiled from official information.
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