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Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig

Published: 18 July 2018

Created: 18 July 2018

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On July 14, a 32-year-old New Jersey Avenue woman reported she was “scammed” out of $2,000 by a man and woman who claimed to work for Chase Bank. She met the man, who called himself “Danny,” on a website called “Plenty of Fish.” “Danny” claimed to be the manager of a local Chase Bank branch in Scarsdale. On July 14, the woman was scheduled to meet “Danny” at the branch and open a checking account. He contacted the woman and told her to wait outside with the money she brought to open the account. He told her he would send his intern out to greet her and collect her money. She waited in her car, and a dark-skinned woman with long red braids came out to the car with a deposit ticket and $1,000 cash that allegedly belonged to “Danny.” Danny had reportedly told the woman she would earn more incentives and he would earn a greater commission if she opened the checking account with a greater amount of cash. While in the car, the woman wrote her name and the alleged deposit amount needed to open the checking account. The alleged intern then left the car with the woman’s money, the deposit slip and headed towards Chase Bank. When the woman attempted top catch up with the alleged intern, she lost sight of her. The woman attempted to call “Danny,” but the calls went to voicemail. Police are following up.

Dead on arrival
On July 14, a real estate agent checking on a Gaylor Road house discovered a dead 53-year-old man in the house. No further information was provided.

An 88-year-old Webster Road man died in his sleep at home July 15.

Stolen
A woman reported someone entered her BMW parked in Merchant’s lot and stole her $350 Lenovo laptop computer sometime between 1:08 and 1: 35 p.m., July 10. She was interviewing for a job at a local business at the time. There was no damage or signs of forced entry to the car.

A black “State” bicycle, valued at $450, was reported stolen from a Chateaux Circle basement storage cage July 11. The padlock to the cage had been pried open. The bicycle was last seen in the cage on July 8. Police are following up.

Identity theft
On July 11, a Broadmoor Road resident reported an unknown person attempted to fraudulently open two lines of credit and a debit and checking account, in his name, with Key Bank. The attempts were unsuccessful.

Harassment
On July 11, a Harwood Court psychologist reported receiving threatening phone calls and emails on July 10. They were from a former female patient whom the psychologist first saw in her Newburgh, NY, office in June. The threats included language in which the former patient stated she would “choke you until you can’t breathe.” The former 55-year-old patient is a resident of Marlboro, NY.

Bias incident in Greenburgh
Greenburgh police notified Scarsdale police of a swastika symbol found on a pedestrian bridge crossing over the Bronx River Parkway in Greenburgh. Scarsdale police checked temples and churches along the BRP corridor and found no evidence of bias incidents in the village.

“Joe Blow”
On July 10, a caller requested to speak with a police officer or the chief. When asked who was calling, the caller identified himself as “Joe Blow.” He then reported the demolition of a Fairview Road property and alleged “workers were not controlling the blowing dust.” Patrol investigated the site and did not see any demolition in progress. Adequate hoses were on site and being used to wet down materials to mitigate dust.

Welfare check
Police helped a home health aide gain access to an Aspen Road house and checked the welfare of the Aspen Road woman who lived there July 10. Everything was in good order.

A Fox Meadow woman was worried about her husband who allegedly left the house in an agitated state July 14. Police contacted the husband and determined he was in good condition.

Cash
A Hillview Drive resident reported an unknown woman left an envelope containing $100 cash, addressed to an unknown person, on her doorstep July 15. The unknown woman was described as an Asian woman driving a white Kia with a white male passenger in the car. The resident said she would hold onto the envelope, addressed to “Dale” from the “Humans” for a few days in case someone attempted to claim it. If not one claimed the money, the resident said she would turn it over to police.

Suspicious
An employee of Hoff Barthelson Music School reported a Hispanic man, approximately 5’1” tall with black hair and of medium build, looking into the windows of parked cars in the parking lot around 5:45 p.m., July 10. When approached, the man allegedly “went on his phone and started walking fast towards School Lane.” At that time, a gray car, described as a possible Cadillac sedan with fancy rims, came quickly down the street. The man got inside, and the car sped away. Police searched the area, but the suspect was gone. Police are following up.

Civil matters
On July 10, a woman reported she was charged for 13 gallons of gas to “fill up” her tank at Scarsdale Avenue station, but she believed she received less gasoline because the next day her gas gauge was “low,” and she filled up her car with $10 of gas at another gas station. She then went to the Scarsdale Avenue station and demanded her money back. The attendant showed her the receipt that stated she received 13 gallons of gas and told her that was the correct and documented amount of gas received. The attendant told her she could address the issue with the gas station manager when he returned from vacation.

On July 13, a man alleged that a jewelry dealer who lives in the village switched the diamond in a ring during an appraisal at the dealer’s home. The man said he bought the alleged 3.1 carat diamond ring for $10,000 wholesale from the dealer 30 years in the past, during a time when the man was doing plumbing work in the dealer’s house. The man said he brought the ring back to the dealer for a formal appraisal in May. The appraisal intake slip described the ring as a 3.5 carat ring based on an initial eye test with a magnifying glass. When the man picked up the ring approximately two weeks later, both he and his wife felt the stone looked different. The stone was officially weighed at 2.79 carats. The dealer said the initial description of the ring’s size and weight was only an estimate based on a visual evaluation. Furthermore, since the stone was flat on top, the dealer said it could therefore look larger than it actually was. The dealer said he did not wish to do future business with the man and to pursue the matter in civil court should the man wish to do so.

Cars and roadways
A truck driver accidentally backed onto a Secor Road lawn, and the truck stalled there July 9. A mechanic was en route to repair the truck when police came upon the scene.

On July 10, patrol spoke with an official of a Wayside Lane church to advise the official that congregants should refrain from parking in the Wayside Tennis Court lot on Sundays. The official said he would make an announcement.

On July 11, police impounded an abandoned 2012 Honda Civic parked on Rock Creek Lane. The car was registered to a NYC man.

Pending the arrival of a technician, police erected portable stop signs at an malfunctioning traffic light at Heathcote Road and Morris Lane July 13.

Highway workers were notified about a large fallen branch on Ogden Road July 14.

A Meadow Road fire hydrant was reported to be off its base July 15. The water department was notified.

One car was legally repossessed in the village this week.

Twelve car accidents were reported in the village this week.

Animals
A raccoon was reported to be walking slowly and hissing during daylight on Boulevard and Sprague Road July 9. Patrol went to the area and found the raccoon on Sprague Road. Patrol observed the animal attempt to climb a tree, but the raccoon could not maintain its balance and fell out of the tree. Patrol shot and killed the sick raccoon, and sanitation workers disposed of the carcass.

A horse got loose from Boulder Brook Stables and was running on Mamaroneck Road July 9. Staff was underway and caught up with the horse. They brought the horse back without causing a disturbance.

A skunk was observed beneath a Jefferson Road grill July 10. Police gave the homeowner trappers’ phone numbers.

As per New Rochelle police, sanitation workers were called to address a road condition involving a dead animal on Weaver Street July 11.

A Carman Road woman reported a dead rabbit on her driveway July 12. She alleged someone intentionally killed and placed the rabbit there. The claims were unsubstantiated. Police investigated the rabbit and determined it suffered major trauma to the rear of its body, such as from being hit by a car. Furthermore, police hypothesized the rabbit crawled to its final resting place in the woman’s driveway after being hit by a car. Requests for video surveillance of the house and driveway, which would have substantiated the woman’s claims of a stalker placing the rabbit on her driveway, were denied.

Police caught a loose Tisdale Road dog and notified its owner July 12. The owner was issued a summons for having a dog at large.

Sanitation workers were notified about a dead raccoon on Weaver Street July 13.

Raccoons exhibiting odd behavior, suspect of possibly having rabies, were reported on Lyons and Bell roads July 14.

A coyote was observed in a Sheldrake Road yard July 15.

Lost and found
On July 9, a Nelson Road man reported the diamond from his wife’s engagement ring fell out of her ring and got lost while they were attending the Davis Park 4th of July parade on July 4.

A police officer found an iPad on Wayside Lane in the area of Paddington Road July 9. It was vouchered at headquarters for safekeeping.

On July 9, a man reported losing his driver’s license somewhere on Christie Place July 6.
On July 10, a Huntington Avenue woman reported losing the front license plate from her car.

A Heathcote Road woman reported losing a license plate July 12.

On July 12, a man reported losing his driver’s license somewhere in the village July 10.

An unattended rental Lime Bike was retrieved from Meadow Road July 12. Lime Bike was contacted for pickup.

A 3-5-inch address book found in Chase Road Park was given to police July 12.

Patrol attempted to find the owner’s contact information and called her. A voicemail was left regarding the found address book.

A passerby found a blue floral-print purse and gave it to police in village center July 13. It contained personal papers and 12 cents. Patrol left a message for the owner, as identified through papers in the purse. The purse was vouchered at headquarters for safekeeping.

On July 13, a Webster Road man reported his medication was missing for several days. He declined to specify the brand and type of the medication. In the presence of his parents, he then told police he did not want to file a formal report.

Village code
A man soliciting for a pest removal company on Meadow Road was advised he needed a permit to solicit in the village July 11.

On July 13, police issued landscapers summonses for using gas-powered equipment in violation of village code on Ferncliff Road.

Police dispersed noisy kids from Boulevard after dark July 13.

Neighbors complained about barking dogs on Meadow Road July 14. Patrol advised the dogs’ owner, and the dogs were brought inside. The owner apologized for the noise.

Firefighters
According to Scarsdale Fire Chief James Seymour, firefighters responded to 28 incidents in the last week. He shared the following details.

On July 9, firefighters responded to a reported oven fire in a Dunham Road house. They determined the resident was using the oven’s self-cleaning feature and the oven was functioning normally as it generated high heat and a slight amount of smoke.
A dumpster on Central Avenue in the Midway Shopping Center caught fire July 10. Firefighters assisted Greenville firefighters extinguish the fire and check nearby buildings for extension. No extension of the fire was found in either the building’s first floor or basement. Firefighters assisted with overhaul of the trash compactor and dumpster.

Firefighters assisted with a car accident on Claremont Road July 14.

A hanging light fixture in Penn Road house caught fire and self-extinguished July 14.

Firefighters confirmed there was no extension of the fire and that surrounding structural and cosmetic areas of the house were safe. They disconnected the fixture, removed it and capped the wires. They used fans to ventilate the house.

A natural gas odor was reported inside a Saxon Woods Road building July 16. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.

This report covering police and fire department activity from July 9-15 has been compiled from official information.

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Written by TRACI DUTTON LUDWIG

Published: 24 July 2018

Created: 24 July 2018

Last Updated: 24 July 2018

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DWI arrest
On July 18, police arrested a 48-year-old White Plains man following an accident on Walworth Avenue shortly after midnight. According to the arrest report, Masato Nagatani, 48, of White Plains, struck a parked car. He showed signs of intoxication at the accident scene and told police he had consumed “two beers.” Nagatani was unable to successfully perform field sobriety tests. An alco-sensor pre-screening test indicated a blood alcohol content of .19. He was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated (first offense) and aggravated DWI with a blood alcohol content of .18 or more. Nagatani was released on his own recognizance with a court date scheduled for July 25. His car was towed to the police impound lot.

Stolen
A Greenacres Avenue couple reported jewelry missing from their house July 19. Among the items stolen were: two men’s watches and a collection of women’s jewelry. The items were last seen in the master bedroom before the couple left for work at approximately 8 a.m., July 18. The house was left unsecured.

Identity theft
A Broadmoor Road father reported someone was opening fraudulent credit cards in his 27-year-old son’s name July 17. The accounts were with Kohls and Kay Jewelers. Purchases were made from these retailers on or around June 17, 18 and 20. The son also received loyalty cards from Pier 1 Imports and The Children’s Place. However, he did not apply for these cards. Two other attempted credit card account applications were denied. The fraudulent accounts and transactions were reported.

Phone scam
On July 21, a Lee Road man reported being the victim of a telephone scam. According to the police report, the man was scammed out of three Apple gift cards.

Water
Water from a running hose was flooding Clarence Road July 17. Patrol informed the homeowner, who said she had been sleeping and was unaware that the hose was on. She said she did not turn it on either. She turned it off and apologized for the inconvenience.

Fallen trees
A tree fell on two cars on Scarsdale Avenue July 17. It also pulled down wires. MTA police confirmed the tree belonged to MTA. Con Edison arrived on scene to address the fallen wire.

A large branch fell on a $40,000 Land Rover, on Olmsted Road, and damaged the car July 22. The fallen branch also pulled down wires. Con Edison was notified, and a surveyor was called to check if the tree belonged to the Village.

Welfare check
A Popham Road woman asked police to check the welfare of her 40-year-old son July 21. He was determined to be in good condition and called his mother.

Scofflaw
The parking enforcement officer noticed a 1996 Honda with scofflaw status parked on East Parkway July 17. The registered owner of the car owed $910 because of eight unpaid parking tickets. Police contacted a tow truck to remove the car and impound it.

Cars and roadways
On July 16, police directed traffic around a steel plate that shifted at Heathcote and Post roads, thus causing a dangerous traffic situation. Police issued a summons to the contractor, from Westchester Modular Homes, who installed the plate without properly securing it. A few hours later, the contractor sent workers to the scene to secure the plate with pins.

A passing cement truck pulled down wires on Wildwood Road July 16. Police notified Verizon. Patrol spoke with the truck driver who said he was unaware of pulling down the wire. Patrol also informed the driver’s supervisor.

A valet in the Overhill Road parking facility accidentally backed into a car parked inside the garage July 17. The valet’s boss reported the incident to police and said the parking lot’s management would pay for damages.

Police removed a fallen wire from Tyler Road and secured it with caution tape July 17.

Con Edison was notified about a reported odor of gas on Chesterfield Road July 17.

A local employee sleeping in an idling car before his shift was told to turn off his car’s ignition July18. His car was parked in a paid meter space on Christie Place.

Patrol notified Optimum about a low-hanging wire over a work area on Fenimore Road July 18.

A Popham Road tree fell into wires July 18. Police notified Con Edison and the highway department.

A Central Taxi driver was asked to move his personal car from Wayside Lane because it was creating a problem with traffic flow due to a kayak strapped to the roof of the car July 19.

On July 19, police removed a broken fiber optic wire from Brayton Road and informed Verizon.

A driver’s car overheated on Weaver Street July 19. Police stayed with the driver and her car until it was safe enough for her to move the car.

A walk/don’t walk signal was not working at Palmer Avenue and Wynmor Road July 20. Police notified the agency responsible for repairing the signal.

The highway department was notified about a sewage backup on Saxon Woods Road July 21.

Ten car accidents were reported in the village this week.

Animals
A Spier Road woman reported a dog jumped at her, ran after her and scratched her while she was out walking her own dog on Black Birch Lane July 16.

A Kensington Road woman reported that a neighbor’s bulldog was “persistently aggressive” and attacked another neighbor’s collie on July 16. Patrol spoke with the dogs’ owners and they advised they were handling the matter between themselves.

For purposes of removal, the highway department was notified about a dead squirrel on Ridgecrest West July 19.

Village code
A group of boys was riding bikes on the high school track July 16. Police informed the boys that bicycle riding on the track was prohibited. The boys apologized and left the track.

Police issued summonses to landscapers using gas-powered leaf blowers in violation of village code on Stonehouse Road July 17, Overhill Road July 18, Brewster and Overlook roads July 19 and Post Road July 21.

A summons was issued to the owner of a Haverford Avenue house where the alarm was creating unnecessary noise for a period of at least 15 minutes July 18.

A Huntington Avenue resident reported high-pitched, ongoing white noise near his house July 20. The resident said the noise had been going on for days. Police found a Bluetooth speaker left on on a neighbor’s patio. Patrol turned off the speaker. The neighbor was not home.

Lost and found
The owner of a Garth Road business found a passport on Garth Road and gave it to police July 18. It belonged to an Overhill Road resident. Patrol attempted to contact the owner, but patrol was unable to reach him.

A resident found a child’s scooter at Greenacres playground, on Huntington Avenue, and gave it to police for safekeeping July 18. The resident said the scooter had been left unattended for days.

A bronze-colored handbag containing knitwear and other articles of clothing was found on a bus-stop bench at Post and Edgewood roads July 19. Police picked it up and vouchered it at headquarters for safekeeping.

A driver’s license belonging to a Hartsdale woman was found in the village and brought to headquarters for safekeeping July 22.

Firefighters
According to Scarsdale Fire Chief James Seymour, the fire department responded to 32 incidents during the past week. Seymour shared information about the following narratives.

On July 17, firefighters responded to burning wires at Palmer Avenue and Wynmor Road. They assisted police with road closures, assisted local resident with ingress and egress and stood by for Con Edison.

Firefighters assisted at a car accident on Walworth Avenue by cleaning up spilled automotive fluids and notifying Con Edison about damage and fallen wires due to a car striking a utility pole July 18.
Firefighters assisted at a three-car accident at Griffin and Grand Park avenues July 18.

This report covering police and fire department activity from July 16-22 has been compiled from official information.
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Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig

Published: 09 July 2018

Created: 09 July 2018

Last Updated: 13 July 2018

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Collision of a car and a bus on Fenimore Road on Friday

On July 6, a bus carrying children from Camp Mohawk was involved in a traffic accident on Fenimore Road. The accident occurred when the 42-year-old Jamaica-Queens driver attempted to avoid two cars that came to an abrupt stop directly in front of him. This caused the driver to cross over the double yellow line and into the path of oncoming traffic on Fenimore Road. This caused his car to strike the oncoming bus, driven by a 35-year-old Yonkers man. The bus then veered to the side of the road and struck and damaged the curb. A total of seven people – including the driver and several adult passengers from the car driven by the Jamaica-Queens man were taken to Westchester Medical Center and White Plains Hospital Center for injuries, including lacerations on the head. Police and firefighters closed Fenimore Road while investigating the accident and attending to patients. Parents of the children involved in the accident were notified and arrived on scene to pick up their children.

On July 7, a 90-year-old Garth Road driver was backing out of Shaarei Tikvah’s parking lot on Fox Meadow Road and accidentally drove through shrubbery, travelled across the street and struck garage of a resident’s house, causing damage to load-bearing structures. The driver was taken to White Plains Hospital Center for treatment. Engineers for from the building department were called out to evaluate the structure.

On July 4, a 66-year-old Scarsdale driver struck a motorcyclist while making an illegal three-point turn on Boulevard. The Scarsdale motorcyclist was knocked to the ground and sustained minor injuries according to the accident report. He was taken to White Plains Hospital Center for treatment.

Stolen
On July 2, an Ardmore Road man reported a locked drawer in his office had been broken into and money was stolen. The drawer was last observed closed and locked approximately two weeks prior to the man discovering the theft. There were no signs of forced entry to the house or tampering of the filing cabinet.

Identity theft
On July 5, a Brewster Road man reported someone attempted to pose as him and withdraw money from his bank account at a Chase bank branch in Texas. The individual had a fake driver’s license and a fake debit card, and he knew the last four digits of the man’s Social Security number. When the bank teller in Texas wanted to speak with the manager about the requested withdrawal, the individual left the bank.A 90 year-old driver backed into a house on Fox Meadow Road

On July 7, a Boulevard woman reported fraudulent activity on a lost Lord and Taylor credit card. On June 19, the woman received an email from Lord and Taylor stating the card was used to make two diamond jewelry purchases at a store. The woman notified the fraud department that she did not make those purchases, and she was instructed to file a police report. The fraud department of Lord and Taylor is following up.

Domestic matter
A couple requested help in speaking with their allegedly “disrespectful” 30-year-old son who arrived at their house and would not leave. It was shortly before 3 p.m., and the couple asked police to help their son understand that he should return at 6 p.m. Patrol relayed the message, and the son left the house.

Open container
Police issued a summons to a man drinking from an open can of beer on a public sidewalk on Depot Place around 8 p.m., July 5. The man said he just bought the beer from CVS and was walking to the train station to go home. Police confiscated the can of beer as evidence.

Lock jammed
A father and son asked police to help them cut the malfunctioning cable lock on the son’s bicycle chained to a rack at Heathcote Road and Palmer Avenue July 2. With the assistance of firefighters, the cable lock was cut and the father and son took possession of the bicycle.

Neighbors
On July 2, Brite Avenue woman complained that her neighbor of seven years came onto her property, cut some of her plants and took some of her plants. She also said he neighbor has stared at her numerous times. According to the police log, the woman has not directly observed any of the alleged behavior, nor has she had any verbal interaction with him. Police spoke with the neighbor. He said he has had “minimal interaction” with the woman and “never stepped foot on her property.” Patrol advised the parties there was no evidence of criminal activity and the matter was a civil matter.

A Johnson Road man ran into a former neighbor in the Golden Horseshoe Shopping Plaza, and the neighbor allegedly yelled at him July 5. The neighbor then sent the man a text message stating that he regretted ever meeting or interacting with the man. No threats were made. Police informed the man the matter was a civil matter.
On July 5, a Lincoln Road woman reported her neighbor’s landscaper was cutting down bushes on her property. Patrol advised her to check with Village Hall regarding the property line and the rights and responsibilities related to clearing vegetation that crosses the property line.

Ride home
Police helped call a taxi for a man walking on Post Road after dark July 2. He told police he was walking home from a restaurant and was in good condition.

Bicycle
Police found an abandoned LimeBike on a Rock Creek Lane yard and called Lime Bike’s customer service number to report it July 3. A representative said the bike would be retrieved within two hours.

Cars and roadways
Police called a tow service to help a driver who locked his keys in his car on East Parkway July 3.
Police helped an Ogden Road resident remove a low-hanging wire from his driveway July 3.
Highway workers cleaned up glass and debris from Walworth Avenue July 5.
Patrol notified Con Edison about a possibly compromised utility pole on Brookby Road July 5.
Police and highway workers removed an uprooted tree and addressed cracked concrete and holes on Post Road July 6. Patrol stood by to control traffic while the damages were repaired.
Patrol rolled up a loose wire on Cooper Road and placed it at the curb for sanitation pickup July 6.
Police spoke with the owner of a dog locked in a car on Palmer Avenue July 6. The owner said the window was cracked open to alleviate heat. The dog did not seem to be in distress.
Ten car accidents were reported in the village this week.

Dogs
Police found a loose dog on Birchall Drive July 4. The dog was picked up by New Rochelle Humane Society.

A Park Road woman reported two friendly, loose dogs got inside her house July 5. Police caught one dog and determined it belonged to a White Plains resident. Patrol called the White Plains police animal control officer for help in catching the second dog and returning the dogs to their owner.

Lost and found
While cleaning up after a car accident on Fox Meadow Road July 7, firefighters found a “hide-a-key” box containing keys on a homeowner’s property. Firefighters asked the homeowner if the keys belonged to him, but the homeowner said “no.” Firefighters took the keys to police headquarters where they were vouchered for safekeeping.

Village code
The Saxon Grill manager shut off a speaker after a neighbor complained about loud music at 1:30 a.m., July 3.
Police issued summonses to landscapers using gas-powered equipment in violation of village code on Fox Meadow Road July 2 and Aspen Road July 7.

Firefighters
Firefighters responded to 32 incidents this week, including numerous false alarms and assistance at car accidents in the village. Details of one incident are listed below.

On July 4, firefighters climbed through a second-floor window to reach a two-year-old child accidentally locked inside a Dobbs Terrace bathroom. The child was released unharmed and reunited with her grandparent.

This report covering police and fire department activity from July 2-8 has been compiled from official information.

This police report is sponsored by Scarsdale Security who does more than just security. Contact them about remote video for your home or business. Call 914-722-2200 or visit their website.