Man Trapped in Chase Bank; Car Antenna Broken While Officers Investigate Shoplifting Attempt
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A Spencer Place business owner reported two female customers attempted to leave the store with a tank top without paying for it May 21. A store employee confronted the females, and the top was returned. Police canvassed Village center for the suspects but did not find them. While responding to the reported shoplifting attempt and investigating on foot, police left a parked patrol car at Spencer Place and Harwood Court. Patrol returned to find its radio antenna broken.
Stolen bike
On May 21, a woman reported her red bicycle had been stolen from outside Starbucks on East Parkway.
Identity theft
On May 13, a Mamaroneck Road caller reported someone made an authorized purchase of an Apple iPad Air, for $ 807.38, using his credit card.
Fraudulent unemployment claims
Two persons filed reports that fraudulent unemployment claims had been filed in their names this week.
Criminal mischief
A Barry Road resident reported that youths egged his house shortly after 11 p.m., May 19. The youths left in a car.
Washing machine
A caller directed police to a broken washing machine on the side of Freightway garage May 17. The caller said he believed the washing machine might have been dropped from an upper level of the structure, but he did not witness it nor did he have an idea about what time that event might have occurred. The highway department was notified for pickup. Police made a note to perform extra ridebys of the Freightway structure.
911
A person called 911 to report a woman was hysterically screaming near the steps of the train station May 17. Police found the woman and spoke with her. She said she had been talking on the phone and apologized for any disturbance. She declined to identify herself.
Stuck
A man got stuck inside the Chase Bank ATM vestibule on East Parkway May 18. Police attempted to open the door from the outside but it would bot open. Firefighters assisted in opening the door to the business via a Popham Road entrance. The man was safely released from the building. The vestibule door seemed to be misaligned, causing it to become stuck. Chase bank maintenance personnel were notified for repair.
Masks
A Spencer Place business owner said kids were in the store refusing to wear their masks and refusing to leave May 19. Police dispersed the kids. The kids were told they could return to the store if they were wearing masks.
Assistance
On May 20, a woman asked for police help on East Parkway. She said she had previously gotten into a verbal dispute with an Uber driver over the route being driven and the fact that she would be late for work. She asked police to call her supervisor to explain the situation, while she waited for a taxi to finish driving her to work.
On May 20, an elderly woman was accidentally locked out of her Lebanon Road house. Her husband was inside but not answering the door. Police and firefighters managed to contact the husband who opened the door. The woman successfully regained access into her house.
A man reported to be suspiciously walking back and forth outside a Palmer Avenue house was waiting for a family member to get off work May 21.
Suspicious
A caller reported he was out for a walk in the area around Brewster Road at 2:30 a.m., May 22, when he passed two people near the library, He said he tried to say hello to them, but they ran off into the woods. He thought it was suspicious and called police. Police canvassed the area and did not find anyone there.
Civil matter
On May 20, a Brambach Road resident accused his neighbor’s contractor’s construction vehicles of damaging the asphalt of his driveway. The contractor said that his workers did not back up into the resident’s driveway and did not cause the damage. Police advised the parties that this was a civil matter.
Bicyclists hit
On May 17, a 16-year-old bicyclist struck a car at Chesterfield Road and Brite Avenue. The driver of the car said she stopped at a stop sign and proceeded through the intersection. As she did so, the bicyclist went through the intersection and impacted the side of her car. The bicyclist was taken to White Plains Hospital Center.
Witnesses reported seeing a black Honda Accord strike a child riding a bicycle on Brookby Road around 8 a.m., May 19. The driver stopped and talked to the child, and a witness also checked on the child. The child did not appear to be visibly injured, nor did he report any injuries. Police advised the middle school principal and school nurse of the incident. They were advised to contact police if the child comes forward.
Cars and roadways
A caller reported cars revving their engines and “doing donuts” in the rear of Quaker Ridge School May 17. Police went to the scene, and no cars were observed.
Police asked a driver to move his car and issued a warning because the driver had parked in a ‘no parking” zone on Spencer Place May 18.
Greenburgh police were advised of a large pothole on Ardsley Road, following a driver’s complaint, May 18.
Police issued a summons to the owner of an illegally parked car at Post and Farley roads May 18.
Patrol helped a driver change a flat tire in a Heathcote Road parking lot May 19.
Verizon was informed about a fallen phone wire on Normandy Lane May 19.
On May 19, a Bradley Road man reported someone hit his parked car on the street and left the scene. He thought it might have been his neighbor; so police followed up the next day with the neighbor. The bumper of the neighbor’s car showed some damage, but the neighbor said the damage was old and she “did not remember hitting any car.” She said she was busy with work, and police advised they would return at a later date to address the matter. On May 20, the man again called police to request assistance in mediating the matter. The neighbor asserted she had nothing to do with the reported damage and she did not wish to have any further contact with the man regarding it. Police examined both cars and saw only very minor damage. It was impossible to determine if the damages on each car were related. Police advised the parties to follow up with their insurance companies.
Double-parked delivery drivers at DeCicco’s Marketplace were advised to follow traffic and parking rules May 20. Police issued a warning.
Police stopped some overweight trucks on Heathcote Road and admonished the drivers for crossing the Heathcote Road Bridge over Bypass, as this passage was forbidden due to weight restrictions for the bridge May 21.
Police called a tow for a disabled car on Fox Meadow Road May 21.
Con Edison was notified about a power outage due to a fallen branch onto wires on Greenacres Avenue May 21.
Police called a tow for a disabled car at Heathcote Road and Morris Lane May 23. Police stood by until the car was picked up by a tow.
Bees
A Richelieu Road man reported a “swarm of bees” around a Village tree May 17. Police looked at the bees and the tree and determined the bees were not posing an immediate hazard to the public because they were located approximately 25-30 from the ground near the top of the tree. The man also reported that a Madison Road neighbor was “raising honey bees.” Police went to the house to check out the complaint and saw a small bee enclosure. The Village attorney was notified to follow up to see if the enclosure violated any Village codes or zoning regulations.
Owl
Police closed one lane of Post Road due to an injured owl in the middle of the roadway May 18. Police placed the owl in a cardboard box while waiting for it to be picked up by an animal rescue person.
Turtle
A turtle was reported at Duck Pond and Heathcote roads May 21. Police safely moved the turtle from the roadway.
Village code
On May 19, police followed up on a noise complaint about loud music coming from a Stratton Road house. The homeowner said the music would be turned off shortly.
Police dispersed kids playing basketball on a Huntington Avenue court after dark May 19.
On May 21, a Paddington Road resident reported dust was covering his house and property, allegedly from construction at a neighbor’s house. The resident said he thought it was a violation of Village code. Police went to the scene to follow up. Police found no signs of nearby construction, nor did they find an alarming amount of “dust.”
On May 21, police advised a Garth Road business owner to lower the volume of loud music due to a complaint.
Police advised a Brewster Road resident that a neighbor complained about noise after midnight May 22. The resident said she would go inside the house with her small gathering.
Lost and found
On May 17, a person walked into headquarters and reported a missing license plate.
A person found a cell phone and brought it to headquarters May 19. Police located the owner and facilitated the return of the phone.
On May 23, a Secor Road woman reported losing a diamond earring, possibly at Wynmor Park May 19.
Firefighters
On May 18, firefighters shut down a malfunctioning gas stove that would not turn off in a Lebanon Road house and advised the homeowner to replace the appliance.
On May 19, a gas leak was detected at a gas fireplace in a Park Road house. Firefighters shut down the gas valve to the fireplace and advised the resident to call for repair.
On May 22, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a branch on burning power lines on Greenacres Avenue.
This report covering police and fire department activity from May 17 – 23 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Two Arrested for Criminal Trespass in Greenacres, Police Arrest Brooklyn Woman After Solving Case of ID Theft
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Tressspass in Greenacres: A Brewster Road woman called police on Saturday May 15 at 2 pm when she observed two men leaving the basement of her home. When she called, the two were walking eastbound. Police arrived and found two men in Greenacres. When arrested, the first man provided a false name and date of birth, so he was charged with criminal impersonation and criminal trespass. He was later identified as Noel Coombs, age 34, of White Plains. The second man, Ricardo Santana, age 43 of White Plains, was charged with criminal trespass. When the men were apprehended, they had no stolen goods. It was not clear why they targeted the home.
Brooklyn woman charged with ID theft
On May 11, Brittanny Althea Jafferally, 31, of Brooklyn, turned herself in for arrest following police investigation into a reported theft of jewelry, cash and credit cards from cars parked at a local golf club on Sept. 11, 2020. According to police, Jafferally was observed on video footage using a stolen credit card to make over $2,000 in fraudulent purchases at a Neiman Marcus store in New York City on Sept. 12. Police reached out to Jafferally in their investigation of the crime, and upon evidence presented, she was requested to turn herself in. On May 12, Jafferally was arrested on charges of first-degree identity theft. She was arraigned and released on her own recognizance with a future court date.
Trespassers
On May 17, a Mamaroneck Road resident said his house cleaner had previously observed two unknown individuals on his property. One of the individuals had a bicycle and was last seen riding away on Mamaroneck Road and turning onto Park Road.
Stolen
A Greenacres Avenue woman reported that one recycling box containing paper had been stolen from in front of her house May 12. She said the box was “too heavy” and could not have blown away.
On May 13, a father reported his daughter’s bicycle had been stolen from the high school May 13. It was described as a gray Norco commuter style bike.
Shoplifter
A Spencer Place business owner reported a shoplifter was in the store May 12. The accused shoplifter allegedly placed items in her purse, with the apparent intention of not paying for them. Police arrived on scene and spoke with the accused shoplifter. She said she would pay for the items and apologized to the business owner.
Fraudulent unemployment claims
This week, one resident reported a fraudulent unemployment claim was filed in her name.
Car break-ins
At 3 a.m., May 11, New Rochelle police reported that they had received a report of a man wearing a gray sweatsuit exit a gray sedan in their jurisdiction and “pull on the door handle of a parked Infiniti SUV” in Scarsdale. Multiple police cars were dispatched to the area to provide high visibility larceny patrol. Patrol identified a Subaru on Meadow Road with its door open. The interior was tossed, but the owner said nothing appeared to have been stolen. At 7 a.m., a Herkimer Road resident reported his parked, unlocked car had been entered the in the overnight period but nothing was stolen. The resident showed police video footage of the incident, and police are following up. At 8:18 a.m., another Herkimer Road resident reported his car was also broken into and rummaged. A backrest was stolen from the car.
Mask
On May 11, an Overhill Road doctor’s office reported a patient wanted to see a doctor in the practice but was refusing to wear a face covering. The patient told police he had a medical condition that prohibited the use of a mask. Police suggested the patient could use an oxygen tank with a non-rebreathing mask. This solution was acceptable to the patient and the doctor’s office.
Unkempt man
A caller reported an unkempt man in his 30s walking on Heathcote Road who might need assistance May 16. Police found the man, noted he was somewhat unkempt but polite, and asked him if he needed any assistance. He declined and boarded a bus on Weaver Street.
Cars and roadways
On May 10, a contractor digging a geothermic well hit a water main on Taunton Road. The water department was alerted for follow-up. Firefighters checked basements and underground utilities for water. The basement at the source of the leak was pumped out.
Later that day, on May 10, another contractor working on Heathcote Road also struck a water main while digging a trench. The water department was alerted for follow-up.
A black SUV was parked in front of a driveway at Post and Farley roads May 10. Police issued a parking summons.
On May 11, police helped a driver get back in her car at Harwood Court and Spencer Place after she was accidentally locked out.
Con Edison was informed about leaning utility poles on Birchall Drive May 12.
On May 13, police contacted the owner of a car left running at Brewster and Olmsted roads. The condition was rectified.
Dispatch informed Verizon of a low-hanging wire on Fenimore Road May 13.
While driving on Secor Road, a motorist reported something might have struck her rear window causing it to unexpectedly break May 15. Police examined the broken window and found no evidence of a foreign object.
Police made a noted for the highway department to pick up household refuse from Grand Park Avenue May 15.
Patrol helped a pedestrian cross Weaver Street May 16.
A car ran out of car on the Hutchinson Rover Parkway ramp near Mamaroneck Road May 16. Police stood by the car for safety while to driver went to a station to obtain gasoline.
Police viewed surveillance video of an accident inside the Christie Place parking garage to attempt to track down the driver who caused the accident, left a note and wrote down an inoperable phone number.
Civil matters
On May 11, an Old Lyme Road resident reported having a civil disagreement with a painter. Police advised the resident to follow up in civil court.
A Montrose Road resident reported a Con Edison worker drove over her grass and made a tire track May 12, Police spoke with the worker who stated he was trying to get his truck in a safe position off the roadway in order to enable traffic flow. The worker moved his car from the lawn and said he would stay off the lawn.
A caller asked police to document a disagreement she had with an unknown person while out walking in the area of Brite and Huntington avenues May 15. The caller said the unknown person was having a party, and the caller pointed out an “undisclosed condition” to the person. After that, an argument ensued.
On May 16, a Secor Road man reported than another person had accused him of damaging the person’s car, but the alleged damage actually appeared to be rust. He person said he had already moved past the matter, and police advised them to stay away from each other to avoid conflict. Police advised the parties it was a civil matter.
Dogs, roosters
A woman reported that she was out walking her leashed dog when another leashed dog bit her dog, causing two marks on the skin without breaking the skin May 12. The owner of the accused dog said this was the first time that her dog had bitten another dog, and her dog had up to date vaccines, including a rabies shot.
On May 11, firefighters rescued a small dog stuck in a storm drain three feet below street level at Farley Road and Greenacres Avenue. The dog suffered no apparent injuries.
Crowing roosters were reported on Brewster Road May 13, 14 and 16.
Noises from a “crying dog,” or possibly a coyote, were heard around 1:45 a.m., May 14, on Black Birch Lane.
Village code, noise
On May 10, police advised a solicitor on Corell Road that he needed a permit to continue soliciting in the Village.
Police issued a summons to a solicitor going door-to-door on Aspen Road without a permit May 10.
On May 10, police gave clarification about Village code to a landscaper with a gas-powered leaf blower on Heathcote Road. The blower was not in use at the time.
On May 11, police dispersed noisy kids from Boulevard after dark.
After neighbors complained of noise, a Shawnee Road resident was advised to lower the volume of outdoor music she was playing for a gathering for her young daughter and friends around 3:40 p.m., May 12.
A Spier Road solicitor told police he had an appointment with a Spier Road resident but first knocked on the wrong door May 13. He said his company had applied for a permit but was waiting on approval. He said he would stop soliciting until the permit was processed.
A man was reported to be holding signs and playing music on Fox Meadow Road May 14. Investigation showed the man was a pastor, playing church music and holding a sign with the name of the church on it.
Patrol advised a Brite Avenue homeowner to lower the volume of music after neighbors complained May 14.
On May 15, police advised a Brewster Road homeowner that a neighbor complained of noise coming from the homeowner’s back yard.
A caller complained about boys playing basketball on Roosevelt Place and listening to vulgar music in the presence of young children May 15. The boys turned off the music and apologized after police spoke with them.
On May 15, a neighbor complained of unreasonable noise coming from soccer play in a Fox Meadow Road backyard. Police went to the scene and did not find the noise to be in violation of Village code.
Police dispersed different groups of noisy youths from Edgewood School grounds and Oxford Road after dark May 15.
A reported “repetitive noise” was caused by the set-up of a traffic-monitoring device at Heathcote Road and Palmer Avenue May 16.
A man having a heated phone call in his yard at 1 a.m., May 17, was not aware of the volume of his voice until police advised him of a neighbor’s complaint.
Popping noises coming from Popham Road wires were caused by Department of Transportation equipment being installed in the wires May 17.
Lost and found
On May 10, a high school student reported his old green and black bike was missing since May 7. He said he rode the bike to school, forgot to secure it to the bike rack on school grounds and forgot to retrieve it at the end of the day. It was missing when he tried to pick it up on May 10. Police canvassed the area for the lost bike and saw it at the end of a resident’s driveway on Brewster Road. The resident said she found the bike in the Brewster Road stream and placed the bike by the end of her driveway in the hope that the owner would see it and retrieve it. Police returned the bike to the student.
A Tory Lane resident reported losing a pair of Apple air pods in a red case and a medical pen somewhere in the Village May 12.
A passerby found a blue purse on East Parkway and gave it to police May 14. Police contacted the owner who said she would make arrangements to retrieve her purse.
A woman reported she lost her keys while out for a walk on Huntington Avenue May 14. She thought she might have dropped them while tying her shoe. On May 15, a passerby reported finding keys on Eton Road. The keys matched the description of the lost keys. Police returned them to the woman.
Firefighters
On May 10, firefighters assisted at a car accident at Post Road and Wayside Lane. One car exited the roadway and ended up on an embankment. The other car came to rest against a telephone pole. Firefighters cut power to the batteries and cleared brush and debris from the roadway while EMS workers tended to occupants of the cars with possible injuries.
On May 13, firefighters assisted at a car accident at Post and Carman roads.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Rural Drive May 15.
Firefighters received a report of a slip and fall accident due to a water leak in a Fenimore Road basement May 16. Prior to firefighters’ arrival, the homeowner had shut a water service valve after observing overflow from a toilet and the sewer trap while running a washing machine. During investigation, firefighters observed standing water in the area of the sewer trap. They re-secured the street side cap and restored water service. The homeowner refused medical attention. Firefighters advised the homeowner of a possible waste line blockage. They recommended limited use of water until a plumber could make necessary repairs to the waste line and sewer trap.
This report covering police and fire department activity from May 10-16 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Stolen Cars Recovered. Shoplifter Nabs Shirts and a Dog Bite in Greenacres
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Stolen cars: On April 27, an abandoned 2006 Toyota found on Ridgecrest West was determined to have been reported as previously stolen from the Bronx. Police contacted NYPD.
On April 28, a Fox Meadow Road man reported a 2020 Nissan Altima rental car had been stolen from his driveway the previous night. At 6:30 a.m., April 29, police received a call from an observer who reported that a car was running in Freightway garage. Police discovered it was the same car that had been reported stolen the day before. It was returned to the Fox Meadow Road man.
Shoplifting
The owner of a Spencer Place store reported that a white girl with dark brown hair, approximately 15 years of age, stole two shirts valued at over $100 from her store. The girl allegedly took the shirts in the dressing room. When the girl left, the owner found the tags belonging to the shirts in the dressing room, and the shirts were not there.
Stolen mail
On April 29, a Colvin Road caller reported that a person seemed to have stolen tax documents out of a letter that had been delivered to her address. Police examined the envelope in question, which arrived empty. It showed no damage or force. Police deduced it had been improperly sealed.
Unemployment claims
This week, five residents filed reports that fraudulent unemployment claims had been filed in their names.
Emails
A Popham Road human resources manager reported receiving alarming work emails and a voicemail April 29. He asked for the incident to be documented.
Social media
A Franklin Road resident reported that several of her social media accounts had been hacked May 1. Police advised her that no crime was involved in these instances and advised her about options to solve the problem.
Sewage
An odor of sewage was coming from an East Parkway bathroom drain April 27. Highway Department workers poured a bottle of cleaning fluid into the drain to help resolve the odor. Police will monitor it.
Help
Police called a taxi for a pedestrian who was “lost” and trying to get to White Plains after midnight April 29.
Cars and roadways
On April 26, a caller reported that he drove his vehicle into an excavation ditch while trying to leave a parking lot at Popham and Autenreith roads. The excavation company had just parked its backhoe and had not yet placed a crossbar in cones to block the exit. While the caller was attempting to leave, excavation employees attempted to stop him using hand signals, but the caller did not realize their meaning. Employees managed to push the caller’s vehicle from the trench.
Police informed highway department workers to pick up dead two animals - from Mamaroneck Road and Rectory Lane April 27.
People sitting in a parked car on Brewster Road at 3:15 a.m., April 17, told police they had stopped to talk April 27. They left the area without incident.
Police attempted to contact the owner of an improperly parked car at East Parkway and Christie Place April 30. They marked tires in case the car was abandoned and had to be removed.
On May 2, police assisted a driver with a flat tire on Post Road.
One car was repossessed in the Village this week.
Animals
On April 27, a loose brown and white dog was reported at Rock Creek Lane and Vernon Road. It was gone when police arrived.
A resident reported that a possibly lost dog, from a flier, was seen on Heathcote Road and Morris Lane April 27. It was gone when police arrived.
On April 30, a loose black and white dog was reported at Post Road. It was gone when police arrived.
A Ring camera showed a man and a woman near the property of a Harcourt Road resident April 30. The couple appeared to be looking in bushes and calling a name, possibly looking for a missing animal.
Neighbors complained of loud noises coming from roosters on Brewster Road May 2. The matter was referred to the Village attorney for follow-up.
A dead rabbit was reported to be on Stonehouse Road May 2. Police went to the scene and did not see any animals.
Dog bite
On April 29, a man reported he had been bitten by a dog while walking on Huntington Avenue to the Hartsdale train station. The dog’s owner was described as a woman with a multicolored dress. Her dog was unleashed and allegedly confronted the man and bit his leg, causing him to fall to the ground. This resulted in superficial lacerations to the man’s knees and redness in his hands. He said the bite did not break the skin. He said he asked the owner if the dog had rabies, and the owner said it did not have rabies and then left the scene. He notified his doctor and refused further medical attention.
Village code
On April 28, workers were working after hours at a Deerfield Lane construction site. Police gave them a warning about the late hour of their work.
Police dispersed noisy kids from Fox Meadow School grounds May 1.
Police asked a Carthage Road resident to move a small gathering with friends inside because neighbors complained of noise May 1.
Residents on Weaver Street complained about music coming from a party at a work site in the area May 2. The site was in the jurisdiction of New Rochelle. Police informed NRPD for follow-up.
Lost and found
A passerby found a wallet at Berkeley and Claremont roads April 27. It contained a Social Security card, IDs from the Dominican Republic and debit cards. The wallet and its contents were vouchered for safekeeping.
A person found a Honda key fob on Brite Avenue and gave it to police May 1.
Firefighters
On April 27, firefighters assisted as Con Edison checked houses near a natural gas leak on Montrose Road.
On April 28, a Nelson Road homeowner reported a smoke odor and a flickering light fixture. Firefighters determined the fixture had overheated wiring. They removed the fixture, isolated the wiring and confirmed no extension to the surrounding area. Firefighters advised the homeowner to call an electrician to replace the fixture.
On April 29, firefighters assisted at a “small structure fire with heavy smoke” related to a light fixture in a Greenville attic.
On May 2, firefighters assisted with a bicycle accident on the Bronx River Parkway. The injured cyclist was transported by SVAC.
This report covering police and fire department activity from April 26 – May 2 has been compiled from official information.
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Police: Greenburgh Police Ask Public For Information about Knife Assault in White Plains. Unruly Kids Wreak Havoc for Golden Horseshoe Businesses
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A fox in Fox MeadowMan attacked at White Plains gas station: Greenburgh detectives are looking for the public’s help in investigating an assault that occurred at the BP gas station at 190 Aqueduct Road, in White Plains, 1 a.m., Sunday, May 9. According to Lieutenant Kobie Powell, of the GPD’s Special Investigation Unit, Greenburgh police responded to the scene on the report of a male that was being assaulted by multiple individuals. Before police arrived, all suspects fled in a blue Mazda 3 and a gray Toyota sedan toward Tarrytown Road. The victim was taken to Westchester Medical Center where he underwent surgery. A crime scene was established, which extended into the morning hours. After the preliminary investigation by the Detective Division, it appears the victim was stabbed in his head by the suspect. The motive of this assault is unknown at this time. If anyone has any information about this incident, please contact Detective Dyana Albano of Greenburgh Police at 914-989-1725.
Unruly tweens terrorize Golden Horseshoe
On May 7, the owner of a market business in the Golden Horseshoe Shopping Center reported kids were lying on the hill behind the shared Starbucks and Chopt building. People are not allowed to gather on the hill due to safety concerns. The area falls within the jurisdiction of New Rochelle, and Scarsdale police notified that agency.
Following this report, on Sunday, May 9, employees of the Golden Horseshoe CVS and Chopt, posted their experiences of unruly kids on the Facebook social media site, “Scarsdale Social.” Their posts described how local middle-school aged kids wreak daily havoc at their places of business and disrupt the shopping and dining of residents who enjoy frequenting the Golden Horseshoe Shopping Plaza. A man who identified himself as a “front store worker” at CVS wrote, “ We have experienced an unacceptable level of noise, rudeness, vulgarity, and graffiti in and on our aisles … from middle school aged children.” He said his post represented a “very serious tone,” and he urged parents with children who frequent the CVS location off Wilmot Road to “to make sure [their children] act politely.”
On Tuesday, May 11, a manager at Chopt told a reporter from Scarsdale10583.com that the unruly kids are also plaguing her restaurant and patio. According to the manager, kids are rough housing, writing with chalk, throwing tables, chairs and garbage – and leaving a mess most days after school. She said, “ They come to the shopping center around 3 p.m. each day and wreak havoc outside.” She said she has even heard patio tables and chairs hitting the glass windows of the restaurant. It should also be noted that while hanging out on the patio, these kids are not typically ordering food or beverages from the restaurant.
Echoing the sentiment of the CVS worker, the Chopt manager asks parents of middle schoolers to supervise their children while at the shopping center or to prohibit them from visiting “if they can’t behave.”
The CVS worker reiterated his and other employees’ frustration in his Scarsdale Social post, “Our job description does not entail babysitting children who should know better about how to compose themselves in public.”
Car stuck on an embankment on Post RoadAccident on Post Road
A reader reported a car accident at the intersection of Post Road and Wayside Lane on Tuesday May 11 around 3 pm. According to a man who lives nearby, he heard the screeching of tires from his home, called police and then went through the bushes to investigate. He made his way through shrubs, trees and bushes and found the driver wedged between her car and a rock. She was not injured. According to his report, she was driving south in the middle lane of Post Road when the car in front of her stopped suddenly to avoid a car pulling out of Wayside Lane. Her car swerved left, travelled across the northbound lanes of Post Road and came to rest up an embankment on the opposite side of the road. The official report from the Scarsdale Police is not yet available.
Abandoned car
On May 4, police responded to East Parkway to follow up on a possibly abandoned car. The 2000 Chevrolet had accumulated multiple parking tickets since April 26. Chalk marks indicated that the car had not been moved since April 30. A DMV inquiry indicated that the car was no longer insured. Police removed the license plates and towed the car to the police impound lot.
Identity theft
A Saxon Woods Road resident reported a false auto insurance claim had been filed in his name, using his insurance policy, May 6.
An Old Lyme Road man reported his identity had been stolen and money had been stolen from his account May 7. He said he noticed seven unauthorized debits against his Chase account that he did not authorize. These withdrawals amounted to $47,590. Of this amount, $45,000 was withdrawn in increments of five transactions of $9,000 each, made at five different Chase banks. Two additional ATM withdrawals – for $990 and $1,600 – also occurred. Further investigation showed that an unknown person also opened two fraudulent Chase accounts and received a new debit card in the man’s name. The new debit card was used to initiate the fraudulent withdrawals. The Chase bank fraud department is following up.
Accident near Wayside Lane May 11, 2021
A Fox Meadow Road man reported a fraudulent “Buy Buy Baby” credit card had been opened in his name May 7.
On May 7, a Chateaux Circle woman reported fraudulent charges amounting to $4,971.70 on her Synchrony Bank credit card. Additionally, the suspect changed the address on the credit card.
On May 9, a Brite Avenue woman reported “flight tights” had been fraudulently purchased in her name, using her personal information. She was advised to contact the fraud departments of the three major credit reporting agencies.
Social media and online platforms
On May 3, a Parkfield Road woman reported that someone hacked into her WhatsApp account and reached out to her contacts. Police advised her to notify WhatsApp and her cell phone provider.
On May 3, a Wheelock Road resident said he has been harassed by two years by a member of a social media group to which she belongs. She said she would like to come to a resolution with the group but wanted police to document the incident.
Unemployment scams
This week, four residents reported that fraudulent unemployment claims had been filed in their names.
Commenting on these fraudulent unemployment claims Scarsdale Police said, “The thieves are acquiring names and social security numbers – and there was a publicized story that car insurance companies were compromised and thieves acquired personal identifying information from that source – but there could be other unknown sources.”
“We have advised the complainants to file a fraud report with the FTC (ftc.gov), monitor all credit activity with one of the three credit reporting bureaus, obtain a free credit report, and to be vigilant for phishing scams and unsolicited phone calls that also seek personal information.”
Police recommend that residents “acquire a free credit report, set up a credit alert (or freeze to have an added layer of protection) with one of the credit reporting agencies (Experian, Equifax or Transunion), and only browse the internet on secure networks. We also suggest routinely changing passwords for online sites such as car insurance, health insurance/medical sites, banking, email, etc.”
Suspicious
On May 5, a Meadow Road caller reported her Ring doorbell camera recorded a man wearing a maroon hooded sweatshirt walk toward her house and abruptly leave around 8:20 p.m.
At 12: 30 a.m., May 6, a Taunton Road woman reported she thought someone had been in her house because items seemed to be missing. Police went to the house and investigated. There was no evidence of criminality. Only a few items were out of place, and nothing was missing. Investigation revealed that the woman’s young son had been in the closet and moved some items around.
A person walking around a Farley Road house at 4:30 a.m., May 6, was revealed to be a courier, who had ended up at the wrong address.
On May 7, a Nelson Road woman reported a white man driving a white and green truck walked up her driveway and looked in her mailbox. Police canvassed the area but could not locate the truck or the man.
Road rage
On May 6, a driver reported a man driving a red BMW followed her from Stratton Road to Weaver Street, got out of his car and started yelling at her and “acting erratically.” The man then left the scene.
Dispute
Two Garth Road business owners were having ongoing issues, and one allegedly placed food waste behind the other owner’s business May 8. Police advised the reporting business owner to contact his landlord regarding the issue.
Bicyclist struck
On May 9, police received a report that a car struck a pedestrian at Garth and Popham roads, and an altercation was taking place as a result. Police arrived on scene and learned that a 53-year-old New York City driver had turned right from Garth Road onto Popham Road. While making the turn, the driver struck a 12-year-old Scarsdale bicyclist that was reportedly “riding in the middle of two lanes.” The bicyclist sustained a scrape to her right knee, was evaluated by emergency medical technicians and refused further medical attention.
Water main break
A high-pressure water main break was reported on Palmer Avenue and Lincoln Road May 5. Due to the high pressure, water was shooting up approximately 30 feet in the air and landing directly on a house. The water department was able to successfully turn off the water. Police and fire department personnel cleaned debris from the roadway. Debris was reported to have damaged a parked 2003 Toyota.
Cars and roadways
On May 3, police helped a pedestrian cross Waver Street.
On May 3, a caller reported a Jeep Wrangler struck his car and left the scene at Popham Road and Scarsdale Avenue.
Police called a tow for a disabled car on Saxon Woods Road May 3.
A high school student was seen driving a car with a handicapped hangtag and parking in a handicapped spot at the high school May 4. Police investigated the hangtag permit and learned it was valid. Police called the person to whom the permit tag belonged, and she said she would talk to her daughter about improper parking and use of the hangtag.
A bus driver reported a loose speed limit sign on Post Road May 4. Police notified the proper agency for repair.
A landscaping truck clipped a Bee Line bus on Post Road, causing minor damage, May 5.
Police assisted drivers exchange information after an Infiniti collided with a Honda after exiting the Chase Bank drive-through lane on Palmer Avenue May 5.
On May 8, police notified Con Edison about low-hanging wires on Cushman Road.
Verizon was notified about a fallen wire on Post Road, near Boulevard, May 8.
Solicitors
On May 3, an employee of an exterminating service went door-to-door, soliciting services, on Brite Avenue May 3.
A resident reported “aggressive solicitors” on Hampton Road May 4.
Brewster Road residents reported a solicitor in the neighborhood May 4. He was gone when police arrived on scene.
An Ogden Road resident reported a solicitor in the neighborhood May 4. He was gone when police arrived on scene.
On May 6, police notified a Kensington Road solicitor that he needed to obtain a permit from Village Hall to continue soliciting.
Tunstall Road and Hamilton Road residents reported separate incidents of solicitors in their neighborhoods May 7. The solicitors were gone when police arrived on scene.
Police dispersed loud kids from Edgewood School grounds May 7.
Two pest control solicitors on motorized scooters were reported to be going door-to-door on Jefferson Road May 8. The solicitors told police that their company had applied for a permit but was awaiting response from Village Hall. Police told them to refrain from further soliciting until the permit came through.
Animals
On May 3, a caller reported seeing an animal near Ardmore Road that “may be a bobcat.” There was no evidence of an animal when police arrived on scene, and it could be confirmed that the animal, previously sighted, was actually a bobcat.
A Stonehouse Road resident reported hearing a sick or injured animal outside his house at 10:30 p.m., May 6. All was quiet when police arrived. No animals were observed.
A Brewster Road caller reported loud roosters crowing in the area around 11 a.m., May 7 – and again after 1 p.m., May 8.
Village code
A Johnson Road caller reported that the “entire location was full with leaf blowers” May 3. Police went to the scene and did not observe any leaf blowers.
Police informed the manager of a musical performance on Freightway Road to lower the volume due to noise complaints May 6.
On May 8, police spoke with a Franklin Road homeowner about minor but noisy work being performed at his house. Police advised about Village code and designated hours in which work could be performed. A half hour later, police received a second complaint from a neighbor about ongoing work at the same site. Police went to the scene and the homeowner said he was using the time to clean, not perform work. No violations were observed.
A Wildwood Road landscaper was told to refrain from using lawnmowers outside of designated work hours May 8.
Police dispersed groups of kids, some in an SUV, from a Weaver Street marking lot at 11:30 p.m., May 8.
On May 9, after midnight, police dispersed kids from Corell Park.
New Rochelle police were informed about a noise complaint from a tented event on Weaver Street, in their jurisdiction, May 9.
Lost and found
On May 3, a man walked into headquarters and reported that the front license plate was missing from his car.
Keys were found in the tented area of Spencer Place May 4. Police vouchered them for safekeeping.
On May 6, a purse was found under a dining table at East Parkway and Spencer Place. Police identified the owner of the purse and returned it to her.
A Drake Road caller reported losing her car’s license plate May 7.
Firefighters
On May 3, firefighters assisted Greenville firefighters with a garage fire.
On May 5, firefighters assisted with a one-car accident on the Hutchinson River parkway.
On May 6, firefighters assisted with a two-car accident on the Hutchinson River parkway.
On May 9, elevated carbon monoxide was detected in a Springdale Road house. Firefighters investigated the appliances and located a gas-fueled boiler operating with unusual sound and vibration. A service appointment had already been scheduled and was expected in four days. Firefighters shut down the unit and notified Con Edison. Con Edison red tagged the unit.
This report covering police and fire department activity from May 3-9 has been compiled from official information.
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Drug Bust in Mount Vernon Seizes Drugs and Fentanyl Worth Millions Plus More from the Scarsdale Police
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Several million dollars’ worth of opiates and other narcotics, including what is alleged to be fentanyl, was seized last week in Mount Vernon following a joint investigation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) New York Drug Enforcement Task Force (NYDETF), New Jersey State Police and the Westchester District Attorney’s Office, according to DA Miriam E. Rocah.
Approximately 25,000 pills alleged to be fentanyl, many marked “M30,” and an estimated 38 kilograms of alleged narcotics including heroin, cocaine, and fentanyl were found packaged and ready for sale in an apartment in Mount Vernon. In a contemporaneous search warrant executed at a residence in Yonkers, an estimated $35,000 in cash was seized. The substances have been sent to the DEA’s Northeast Regional Laboratory for analysis.
An individual was arrested in New Jersey, by New Jersey State Police, in connection with the seized narcotics and was charged in Mount Vernon with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, pending extradition to Westchester.
DA Rocah said: “Drug overdoses and overdose deaths are plaguing Westchester and our region. We are committed to doing everything we can to get drugs off of our streets and out of our communities and to help fight opiate addiction. We are grateful for the hard work of the New York Drug Enforcement Task Force – including the DEA, NYPD and New York State Police – and the New Jersey State Police for helping us in this effort.”
DEA Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan said: “Two milligrams of fentanyl can cause death, and taking this large amount of fentanyl out of distribution has saved lives. This seizure is indicative of how traffickers are making street drugs highly potent and highly addictive by adding fentanyl. This is a warning that local traffickers vary methods of distribution, some selling only fentanyl and some selling mixtures of fentanyl and other drugs. Therefore, drug users beware, what you may think is one drug, is really laced with something more powerful and deadly.”
New York State Police Acting Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen said: “The relentless work and collaborative efforts of law enforcement at all levels has resulted in the seizure of millions of dollars in deadly drugs and the removal of a dangerous criminal who threatened the safety and security of our neighborhoods. We have zero tolerance for those who sell these deadly, illegal drugs. Together, we will continue to aggressively target and eliminate these operations and work to stop the distribution of these deadly substances and the drug-related violence on our streets.”
New Jersey State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick J. Callahan said: “The amount of lethal narcotics seized in this investigation is staggering. There is no doubt that this investigation saved lives, prevented addiction, and made our communities safer. Large-scale operations of this magnitude are a testament to the effectiveness of multiagency collaborations, which require complex coordination of personnel and a willingness to share information and intelligence at every level. We remain committed to working alongside our law enforcement partners to disrupt the flow of these deadly narcotics into our communities.”
The NYDETF comprises personnel from the DEA, New York City Police Department (NYPD) and New York State Police (NYSP). The search warrants for the Mount Vernon and Yonkers locations were executed by the NYSP and NYPD with assistance from the DEA. NYSP K-9 Liam also assisted.
Scarsdale Police Report
Arrested for Stealing an Orange Cake
Police made an arrest on an active investigation April 20. According to the arrest report, Dennis A. Schulte, 80, of New Rochelle was arrested on charges of petit larceny after he was allegedly observed stealing a $14 orange cake from an East Parkway bakery. He was released on his own recognizance with an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court.
Stolen Mercedes Benz
An unlocked 2002 Mercedes, with the keys inside, was stolen from a Ridgecrest West driveway during the overnight period of April 24-25.
Stolen
A bicycle was reported to have been stolen from a Fox Meadow garage April 22. It was described as a blue and gray specialized Sirrus X 4.0 model, valued at $1,500.
A Bradley Road woman reported that an Amazon package containing a $784 HP Pavilion laptop computer was stolen from her property April 24. According to the delivery information, the computer was delivered to the house on April 21, and an unknown person signed for the delivery.
Assault
On April 20, a caller reported that an intoxicated man punched someone in the face on Garth Road. The victim was still on scene, but the suspect left. The victim said the assault had been predicated by a verbal argument over the fact that the suspect had been smoking a cigarette. The victim, who had been punched in the face with a closed fist, declined medical attention.
Attempted burglary
On April 24, a Brite Avenue man reported someone attempted to break into his house because he saw pry marks on a $1,000 steel door and doorframe. Investigation showed that the marks – and the attempted burglary – occurred some time ago, approximately more than six months ago.
Stones
A Griffen Avenue resident reported that an elderly woman stole loose driveway stones from the front perimeter of her property April 22. She said the stones had already been loosened by Con Edison work and the stones were lying by the front of her property awaiting the return of Con Edison to reinstall them. The resident confronted the woman and asked her to stop putting the stones in her trunk. A minor verbal dispute ensued and the woman left. The resident was not able to determine neither the total number of stones taken nor their value. The resident gave the license plate of the woman to police, who were able to track down her name and contact information. Police called the woman. She said she started to take the stones because she believed they had been placed outdoors at the curb for trash pickup. She said she had only taken one stone when the resident confronted her. At that time, she placed the one stone back that she had taken and left the scene without any stones. She was advised to avoid going onto the resident’s property in the future.
Scam
A Nelson Road woman reported she was the victim of an Internet scam and lost $4,470 April 24. The woman said she thought the scammer was involved in a legitimate hiring process and therefore sent him payment as requested through social payment services. Once she realized the process was not legitimate, she requested her money back, but the scammer did not comply.
Pfishing
On April 19, a Chesterfield Road resident reported an email demanding $5,809 in Bitcoins; otherwise, the sender of the email threatened to release compromising video of the resident. The resident recognized the email as a pfishing scam and did not send any funds. The resident also said she covers her webcam and microphone and she was not worried that any compromising videos had been obtained. The email sender did know one of the resident’s passwords; so the resident changed the password.
Mischief
A caller reported multiple cars were vandalized on Brite Avenue April 24. Police examined the cars and noticed that a small amount of white substance, like salad dressing, had been dribbled on the cars. Police contacted the owners of the cars.
Fraudulent unemployment claims
This week, nine residents reported that fraudulent unemployment claims were filed in their names.
Assistance
A resident called police at 9 a.m., April 19, to say she was worried about being home alone. Police then spoke with a home health aide who said she was providing constant supervision of the resident. Offers of medical aid were declined.
Suspicious
On April 19, a resident at Heathcote Road and Morris Lane reported that a person was watching her – crouched down in bushes, wearing a blue medical mask, a dark hat, sunglasses and a burgundy sweatshirt. Police canvassed the area and informed New Rochelle police about the incident, but the person was gone when police arrived to check.
Civil matters
A Broadmoor Road man reported he had a verbal argument with a contractor April 23. He claimed the contractor was “straddling his property” with a backhoe while performing work at a neighboring construction site. He felt that the manner of doing the work might damage his property. Following a verbal exchange, the man said the contractor was “upset” and made comments to another worker about the man. The man said he was also upset and wanted to document the incident.
On April 24, a Donellan Road woman reported that an estranged friend, who recently moved from her residence, has been calling and texting the woman and alleging that the woman has one of the friend’s bags. The estranged friend has threatened to make false claims to damage the woman’s career. Police advised the woman to block the estranged friend’s phone number to eliminate contact.
Accidents
A caller reported a hit-and-run accident on Ogden Road at 8:20 a.m., April 21. The caller said she was turning right from Brewster Road onto Ogden when a car struck the driver’s side of her car and did not stop. At 4 p.m. that day, police received a call from the other driver who also wanted to report the accident. The driver said he did not know he was supposed to do in the case of an accident, and that is why he did not stop or report it earlier. Police left a message for the first driver in order to connect both parties and facilitate the exchange of information.
A witness observed a car crash into a utility pole at Bansom and Myrtledale roads and leave the scene April 24. After the accident, it appeared that the passenger and driver changed seats, the witness said.
Cars and roadways
Police advised a pedestrian to walk on the sidewalk and not on the roadway on Weaver Street April 19.
Police helped a driver change a flat tire on Heathcote Road April 20.
Police notified Verizon about low-hanging wires on Heathcote Road April 22.
Police placed a cone on a dislodged catch basin at Griffen Avenue and Weaver Street April 22.
Police picked up debris from Post Road and disposed of it to clear the roadway April 23.
A traffic light went out at Heathcote Road and Palmer Avenue April 24. Police placed five temporary stop signs and two barricades at the intersection and notified repair personnel.
A total of three car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week. However, police responded to other minor accidents for which the drivers did not request formal reports.
Animals
A Butler Road resident reported a possibly inured, young rabbit in his driveway April 20. When police got close to the animal, it hopped away.
A caller reported seeing either a possibly sick raccoon or coyote at Lincoln Road and Crossway April 24. Police went to the described location and did not see any animals.
A resident noticed two loose dogs on Carthage Road and returned them to their owner April 24.
Village code
On April 21, neighbors complained about “loud music” being played at an outdoor construction site in the vicinity of Church Lane and Crane Road. Police went to the scene and noted the music was barely audible over other neighborhood noise, such as power tools and landscaping equipment.
A film crew with a large flood light on Claremont Road was told to halt filming until the production company could obtain a proper permit from Village Hall April 23.
Banging was reported coming from the high school parking lot at 4 a.m., April 24. Police went to the lot and found two Con Edison trucks there with lights on. No banging was heard.
A Kensington Road woman reported that a neighbor was playing loud music, and the woman’s husband was unable to work because of the disturbance April 24. Police spoke with the resident, and the music was lowered.
A caller complained about loud music coming from Freightway Road April 24. Police went to the scene and observed a live band playing inside a tent. Police did not feel the noise was unreasonable but advised the event organizer of the complaint.
Lost and found
On April 19, a Carman Road resident reported losing her diamond and platinum wedding ring at Chase Road Park.
A Crawford Lane resident found a credit card in his property and gave it to police April 19. Police contacted the card owner who said he had already cancelled the card.
On April 20, a Berkeley Road woman reported losing two license plates. Police provided her with the appropriate paperwork.
A passerby student found a Huawei brand cell phone near the tennis courts on Mamaroneck Road and gave it to police April 20. Police attempted to identify the owner, but the contact information was in Mandarin.
A set of Volvo car keys was found at the intersection of Bell and Tunstall roads April 24. Police vouchered them for safekeeping.
Firefighters
On April 20, firefighters responded to a reported burning odor at a Huntington Road house. A resident advised he heard a "pop" followed by light smoke in the kitchen. The range, an adjacent GFI outlet and a microwave had no power. Firefighters traced the odor to the range control board and tested the range in another GFI outlet. The outlet immediately tripped the breaker. Firefighters shut the gas and unplugged the electrical connections to the range. Firefighters then turned back on the breaker to the GFI and microwave, which held. Firefighters advised the resident to call for service because of the malfunctioning range.
On April 23, burnt toast in a commercial toaster set off a false alarm at a snack bar at the Alternative School.
On April 23, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of an arcing wire at Post and Fenimore roads.
On April 24, firefighters assisted at a three-car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
On April 25, firefighters advised a Carthage Road resident to call a service technician about a humming sound coming from the refrigerator.
This report covering police and fire department activity from April 19-25 has been compiled from official information.
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