Police Report: Tires Slashed on Three Cars on Dunham Road
- Details
- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
- Hits: 1502
Slashed tires: On Dec. 30, a Dunham Road resident reported tires on three of his vehicles were slashed overnight. The damages occurred on the following cars – a 2022 Subaru worth $20,000, a 2016 Porsche worth $50,000, and a 2015 Jeep worth $15,000.
Identity theft
On Dec. 26, a Birchall Drive woman reported that someone used her information to fraudulently open an AT&T Direct TV account. It had an unpaid balance.
Harassment
A Mount Vernon resident who was house sitting on Kingston Road reported that her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend posted the resident’s phone number online and she was now receiving calls and social media messages from unknown numbers, which she found harassing. Police advised her to report the matter to Mount Vernon police.
On Dec. 30, a driver on Saxon Woods Road reported three females threw food at his car and shouted racial slurs to him while he was driving on Mamaroneck Road. He said his car was not damaged. When he eventually turned his car around to confront the females, they were on Saxon Woods Road. Words were allegedly exchanged, and the females told the man to "Go back where he came from." The man did not observe where the females went after that verbal exchange.
Doorbells
Residents of Nelson Road and Morris Lane reported that unknown persons rang their doorbells overnight Dec. 26 into Dec. 27.
On Dec. 27, a man wearing pajamas and a dark rain jacket rang a Park Road doorbell and allegedly looked into the house windows. Police found the man on the street. He said he accidentally rang the wrong doorbell.
Trash
A Cohawney Road resident reported someone drove up to his house and threw a black garbage bag on is property Dec. 29. Police examined the bag, found it to contain trash and disposed of the trash.
Alcohol
On Dec. 31, a caller reported that he thought a Scarsdale Avenue business might be selling alcohol to underage buyers. Police went to the business and spoke with the manager. He advised that when customers purchase alcohol the cashier must scan their IDs. When the ID is scanned, the store's computer will flag any ID that causes an error or appears to be fraudulent. The manager indicated that no customer IDs created such a reaction that day. Additionally the manager advised that his employees have been made aware of looking for any people who appear to be under the legal drinking age and to prohibit any sale of alcohol to those people.
Help
Police assisted at a felony car stop off Weaver Street Dec. 26. An occupant of the car was wanted for a homicide out of New York City. Police assisted multiple officers from New Rochelle, Westchester County and New York State police departments until a lieutenant from Westchester County police released assisting officers.
A 39-year-old man was found at the Scarsdale train station and seemed confused about which train to take home Dec. 26. A passerby alerted police and stayed with the man until police arrived. Police called the man’s sister. She said he had been with a group in NYC and separated from the group and boarded a Metro-North train. The sister arrived at headquarters and picked up the man. Police advised her on tracking options as a precaution.
On Dec. 31, a woman asked police if she could wait inside the headquarters building for her sister to pick her up. She said she did not have money for a bus home. Police called the sister, who arrived for the pickup.
Civil matter
On Dec. 30, a Brewster Road woman reported her neighbors were driving their car over her part of the driveway. The involved neighbor said he would try his best to not drive over the allotted feet of driveway allocated for his use. This has been an ongoing civil issue between both parties.
Cars and roadways
On Dec. 27, police reported fallen wires on Fox Meadow Road to Verizon.
A man sitting on an Oxford Road curb, allegedly “rocking back and forth,” told police he was waiting for a ride home Dec. 28.
Two car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Lost and found
A Rodney Road resident reported losing a license plate Dec. 27.
Fire department
On Dec. 26 and Dec. 30, firefighters assisted Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps lift a person who needed help in Edgewood.
On Dec. 27, firefighters helped a Garden Road housekeeper who accidentally got locked outside the house to get back inside the house.
Firefighters entered a locked Garden Road house to shut off a stove burner Dec. 27.
On Dec. 27, firefighters were called to a Ridgedale Road house for a reported smoke odor. They traced the odor to a burnt doorbell transformer in the basement, near the stairwell. The unit was disconnected and de-energized. Firefighters advised the resident of findings and correction. No ventilation was needed.
On Dec. 29, firefighters were dispatched to a Lyons Road house for a reported “fire inside the walls.” Crews were met by a tenant at the front door. She stated that she had noticed flickering lights and called an electrician. There was no odor, smoke, or fire. Firefighters learned that an electrician had responded, evaluated the main electrical panel, found charred panel feeds, and notified the tenant that the main feed wiring would have to be replaced. When the tenant notified the homeowners of the problem, the homeowners opted to call a different electrician. The original electrician notified emergency services of the hazard, of a possible fire. Upon investigation, crews noted that the arced/charred wiring was located before the main shutoff. Con Edison was notified for response to remove power upstream of the damaged wiring, meaning at or before the electrical meter. Con Edison responded, evaluated the panel, and removed the meter. The new electrician responded and discussed repair with a Con Edison technician. The electrician stated that the repair would be made that day.
On Dec. 29, several mischievous activations of a fire alarm pull box were noted at the Christie Place garage. The fire inspector is investigating.
A defective overhead light ballast was causing a smoky haze in a Johnson Road house Dec. 30. Firefighters disconnected the unit.
On Dec. 30, firefighters disconnected an overheated microwave in a Cushman Road house.
On Dec. 31, firefighters helped a Claremont Road pet sitter, who accidentally got locked outside the house, get back inside the house to take care of animals inside.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Dec. 26 - 31, 2023, 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.
Police Report: Jewelry Worth $100K Stolen from Birchall Drive House
- Details
- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
- Hits: 2830
On Dec. 19, a Birchall Drive resident reported coming home and finding her back door’s glass to be smashed. Investigation revealed that approximately $100,000 worth of jewelry had been stolen. Police are following up.
Parent
A school official on Boulevard advised police that a disorderly parent driving a white Lexus SUV was no longer welcome on school property Dec. 18.
Concerns
On Dec. 18, a Brite Avenue woman reported finding a small piece of glass in the microwave on Dec. 15. The woman was concerned because she thought the incident might be related to a person she met online.
Scooter
Police asked the owner of a motorized scooter to move it from its close proximity to the high school track Dec. 23.
Help
A contractor reported his Wynmor Road client was not returning the contractor’s equipment Dec. 20. Police assisted in facilitating a return of the equipment and advised the parties to stay away from each other.
A sealed “return to Pitney Bows” package was found on a bush on Brewster Road Dec. 21. It looked like it had accidentally been left there. Police picked it up and brought it to the post office.
On Dec. 21, and elderly Saxon Woods Road caller advised of a tooth ache and requested a root canal. The caller was advised that the only services dispatch could offer was for an ambulance to respond and take her to the emergency room. The caller stated that she did not require ambulance services at this time and ended the call. Dispatch made notification to staff at the Ambassador front desk who were already aware of the caller's complaint and had administered a pain reliever.
Police performed a welfare check of a Walworth Avenue resident after a nurse asked them on Dec. 22.
Police called a taxi for an elderly man on Cooper Road who needed to get to a local temple for services Dec. 22.
Civil matter
A Mamaroneck Road man reported a dispute with a roofer Dec. 22. The man advised he had a verbal altercation via phone, with an employee from a roofing company. The man advised that he was quoted and invoiced for a roofing job that was estimated to take three days of labor. The roofing company completed one day of work and was requesting full payment. The man advised that when he questioned the invoice, the employee became irate and stated, "I will come back to the house and rip the roof off." The man wished to have the incident documented.
Teen hit by car
A mother reported her 15-year-old son was riding a bicycle and was struck by a car at Church Lane and Crane Road. The boy had been on his way to school when the accident occurred.
Cars and roadways
On Dec. 18, a highway department structure on Freightway Road toppled to the ground.
Sewage was backing up into a Webster Road house Dec. 18. Police notified the highway department.
A car ran out of gas on Post Road Dec. 18, Police stood by until additional gas was brought to the scene.
On Dec. 19, police noticed a 2019 Audi with scofflaw status, resulting from $540 in unpaid parking tickets, parked on East Parkway. The car was towed to the police impound lot.
A fallen branch caused a parked car’s window to be smashed on Clarence Road. It was discovered Dec. 19.
A car ran out of gas on Bypass Dec. 20. A passerby offered to pick up a can of gasoline. Police helped fill the car ‘s tank with the fuel.
A parked car was left running in Freightway Garage Dec. 21. Police turned off the ignition and attempted to contact the owner.
A box truck struck an overpass bridge on the Hutchinson Rive4r Parkway, exited and parked on Weaver Street Dec. 21. Police notified Westchester County police.
Another truck struck an overpass bridge on the Hutchinson River Parkway, exited and parked on Meadow Road Dec. 22. Police notified Westchester County police.
A driver accidentally locked his key inside his car with the car running on Freightway Road Dec. 22. Police stood by while a tow truck driver worked to get the car open.
Three car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Neighbors
On Dec. 18, a Lyons Road tree fell onto a neighbor’s Nelson Road property, causing damage. Police attempted to make contact with the owner of the tree.
Village code
Police removed and discarded several illegally posted signs from Bypass Dec. 19.
A dump truck driver delivered sand to a Griffen Avenue golf club around 4 a.m., Dec. 21. Police advised the driver that after-hours deliveries were in violation of Village code.
A driver was playing loud music from his car on Popham Road Dec. 22. Police asked the driver to lower the volume of music.
Police asked a Deerfield Road resident to lower the volume of loud music after neighbors complained Dec. 23.
Police issued a warning to the owner of dogs that were running on a Brewster Road school field Dec. 24.
Firefighters
An elevator at the Scarsdale train station was placed out of commission due to mechanical problem Dec.18.
Firefighters helped Con Edison check houses for gas infiltration on Ogden Road Dec. 18.
Con Edison was notified about a sparking wire on Murray Hill Road Dec. 18.
On Dec. 18, firefighters helped push water out of a Tompkins Road garage with a broom.
Wires were arcing on Chesterfield Road Dec. 18. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.
A gas odor was detected on Shawnee Road Dec. 18. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident involving a UPS truck on Fenimore Road Dec. 20.
Half of a Heathcote Road house was without power Dec. 20. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.
Firefighters provided first responder care to a woman who fell on East Parkway while waiting for an ambulance crew to arrive Dec. 22.
A bathroom door at Starbucks malfunctioned and locked Dec. 22. Firefighters forced entry and confirmed no one was inside. The employees were advised to place the bathroom out of service.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Dec. 18-24 has been compiled from official information.
Photo Credit Shelley Grafstein
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.
Police Arrest Man Accused of Being in Contempt of Court
- Details
- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
- Hits: 2820
The Drake Edgewood and Arthur Manor neighborhood associations co-sponsored a community public safety forum on Monday December 11 at Village Hall. Police, Fire and and Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps officials discussed their operations and service trends, and answered questions from the audience. Pictured left to right are Police Lt. Craig Carroll, head of the support services section; Police Lt. Steven DelBene, head of the patrol section; Police Chief Andrew Matturro; Fire Chief Christopher Mytych; and SVAC President David Raizen.Arrested: On Dec. 9, police arrested a 24 year-old Scarsdale man on misdemeanor charges of aggravated harassment via phone without legitimate communication and failure to obey a mandate. Bail was set at $2,500, and Constantin was remanded to Westchester County Jail.
Identity theft
On Dec. 9, a Hampton Road resident reported that someone fraudulently opened a credit card in her name while she was travelling in China.
On Dec. 8, a Chateaux Circle resident reported her car’s bumper was damaged in the parking lot.
Domestic matter
An Edgewood couple was arguing over a telephone call that had been made, and the husband called police to say his wife was yelling at him Dec. 6. Police arrived and advised the couple to stay away from each other that evening.
Homeless
A caller reported an alleged homeless man loitering in a Popham Road stairwell Dec. 6. He was not there when police arrived.
Suspicious
Police checked a Park Road pool house after the resident noticed a light was on Dec. 8. No one was there, and the resident turned off the light.
Unruly patron
Police advised an unruly patron that he was not longer welcome at the Scarsdale Library until March 2024, due to his inappropriate and disruptive behavior Dec. 6.
Welfare check
A son was concerned because he could not reach is elderly Brewster Road parents for five days and asked police to perform a welfare check Dec. 7. Police went to the house but no one answered the door. Police informed the son.
On Dec. 7, a caller asked police to check on his girlfriend and provided a Claremont Road address. Police went to the house and determined no one by that name lived at the house. The resident advised there might be a similar address in another jurisdiction. Police attempted to reach the caller by phone but did not get through.
Cars and roadways
On Dec. 4, the parking enforcement officer found two cars with scofflaw status due to unpaid parking tickets parked on Depot Place. Both cars were towed to the police impound lot.
Police picked up a tarp found on Post Road and disposed of it Dec. 4.
A car was running in the high school parking lot for more than 15 minutes on the evening of Dec. 4. Police contacted the owner who said the running card was an accident, and perhaps the ignition had not been turned off after the car was parked.
On Dec. 5, the parking enforcement officer found one car with scofflaw status due to unpaid parking tickets on Scarsdale Avenue.
Police relocated a roadwork sign on Dickel Road to assist traffic flow Dec. 6.
Police removed a fallen rake from Post Road Dec. 6.
Police called duty tow to help change a flat tire on Post Road at 3:30 a.m., Dec. 7.
Police put cones around a Heathcote Road pothole Dec. 10.
Three car accidents were reported in the Village this week.
Civil matter
On Dec. 4, a contractor reported a dispute with a Cooper Road client over a bounced check of $1,522 which the client had given the contractor for heating repairs. The contractor said he went to the house again to receive payment and the client advised that “money was in the bank” and to attempt to cash the check again.
A former barbershop employee called police from a Garth Road restaurant to report that he did not get his tools back after leaving his work at an Eastchester 
barber shop, following a dispute, Dec. 10. Police notified Eastchester police.
Village code
Police advised a Post Road resident to remove illegally posted signs from his property Dec. 8.
Lost and found
An Ardmore Road resident report her car was turned in at the end of a lease agreement, but the license plates were inadvertently still attached, causing the plates to be lost. Police provided appropriate paperwork to file with the DMV.
A woman thought her car had been stolen from a Post Road parking lot Dec. 4. Police found the car parked in another area of the lot. The woman alleged someone must have broken into her car and moved it. Police removed security footage and confirmed the car had not been moved.
A caller reported finding a bag of “white powder” near a Chase Road ATM Dec. 4. Police investigated and determined the bag contained white waxy debris and short pieces of string – such as would come from crushed candles. Police Then discarded the bag of crushed candles.
A resident walked into headquarters and reported losing a passport Dec. 5.
A bag containing sports equipment was found outside Greenacres School Dec. 6. Police placed it a custodian storage area.
On Dec. 9, a passerby found a pre-paid commuter card near St. James the Less church in the Village.
Firefighters
On Dec. 4, the owner of a Rural Drive house entered her house to find a carbon monoxide alarm sounding. It was caused by a faulty furnace burner. Firefighters and Con Edison shut down the unit and ventilated the house.
On Dec. 6, firefighters assisted Westchester County Police with a disabled car on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
A Chateaux Circle resident had questions about smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms Dec. 6. Firefighters assisted in providing information.
Firefighters assisted Greenville firefighters remove a bird’s nest from a dryer vent in their jurisdiction Dec. 7.
Firefighters assisted with a car accident on Heathcote Road Dec. 7.
A Norma Place resident reported a possible animal in the attic Dec. 7. Police checked the attic but did not find any animals.
On Dec. 7, firefighters assisted with overhaul from a structure fire in another jurisdiction.
Firefighters assisted with a car accident on Mamaroneck Road Dec. 9.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Dec. 4 – 10 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.
Employee Arrested for Stealing Lottery Tickets
- Details
- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
- Hits: 1952
An East Parkway grocery store owner reported that one of his employees has been stealing lottery tickets from his store, in excess of over $6,000, on Dec. 12. As a result of investigatory evidence, police arrested the employee – David Shqutaj, 29, of the Bronx – on charges of grand larceny and altering/erasing/deleting/destroying business entries. Shqutaj was released on his own recognizance with an appearance ticket for Dec. 14. Police are following up with investigation.
Stolen package
On Dec. 15, a Stratton Road resident reported a stolen package delivered from Amazon. It contained a blender valued at approximately $33.Doorbell camera footage showed a blue sedan pulling up in front of the house and a man in a blue hoodie stealing the package from the resident’s porch.
Domestic matters
On Dec. 11, a Quaker Ridge mother and teenage son were having a dispute over pick-up and drop-off arrangements. Police mediated the dispute and reminded the boy to be mindful of respecting parents and to be aware of the jobs that parents have to do on a daily basis.
Civil matters
Neighbors on Obry Drive were arguing over a fence Dec. 15.
Drake Road neighbors were arguing over trees on their property line Dec. 15.
Help
A man was loitering in a private parking lot on Scarsdale Avenue Dec. 12. Police advised him to leave.
Police provided telephone assistance to connect local New Jersey authorities with a possibly suicidal man in New Jersey Dec. 12.
A Brite Avenue woman reported feeling threatened by comments in an online group chat and by noticing allegedly suspicious vehicles parked outside her house Dec. 15. She was unable top provide evidence of the messages. Police advised her to leave the group chats.
Cars and roadways
On Dec. 11, police removed fallen branches from Post Road.
A small bridge over a Lorraine Place bridge collapsed on private property Dec. 13.
A driver ran out of gas on Heathcote Road Dec. 13. Police helped the driver refuel.
Police issued a summons to a driver found to be driving with a suspended license on Post Road Jan. 14.
A car accident involving a school bus on Weaver Street occurred Dec. 15. No injuries were reported.
An unsecured box of nails fell from a utility truck and struck a Mercedes-Benz on Palmer Avenue Dec. 16.
On Dec. 17, a caller reported a small electronic device blinking "bright light" on the side of the road near Drake and Ferncliff roads., worrying that this device was suspicious and may be part of "something bigger." Police canvassed the area and did not find any such devices.
Fallen trees, broken branches, blown down wires, and flooded roadways affected travel in the Village during the overnight period of Dec. 17 into 18. One fallen tree on Weaver Street smashed two parked cars.
Two car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Dogs
On Dec. 12, a Wheelock Road woman reported her dog while on its leash by another unleashed dog, allegedly named “Leo.” The woman reported the bite to “Leo’s” owner. Police intervened in a dispute between the parties and advised them of options to settle in civil court.
A lost dog was reunited with its owner on Carthage Road Dec. 14.
Village code
On Dec. 11, police advised solicitors that they needed a permit to solicit in the Village.
Lost and found
A Johnson Road man reported losing his car’s license plate Dec. 15.
A set of keys was found in the Village and given to police for safekeeping Dec. 16.
Firefighters
On Dec.13, firefighters shut power to an electrical breaker following a water leak in a Rectory Lane house. Firefighters found a water line supplying an under-sink filtration system was broken and leaking water. They were able to control the leak at the source. Water had also traveled from the kitchen to the basement below and infiltrated an electrical subpanel that supplied power to most of the basement circuits, including the boiler. Firefighters shut power to the subpanel and advised the resident not to restore power to the subpanel and to contact a licensed electrician to assess the condition of the electrical system. The resident was informed that the heating system was turned off and should remain off until an electrician was consulted.
On Dec. 14, firefighters responded to an inside odor of gas investigation in a River Road house. The oven was emitting CO when in use. Firefighters advised the resident to have the oven serviced prior to using it.
On Dec. 14, firefighters responded to an odor of burning in a three-story, mixed-use, residential over commercial structure on Garth Road. Firefighters diagnosed the problem to be a malfunction of the heating unit. Firefighters shut down power to the heating unit and evacuated the structure. They gained access to residential apartments on the second floor and to the commercial businesses located on the first floor. They ventilated the entire structure until CO levels were safe. Con Edison Gas was dispatched to the scene. Residents were able to reoccupy the structure, and building maintenance was contacted and advised of the building issue.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on Crane Road Dec. 16.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Harvest Drive Dec. 17.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Dec. 11-17 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.
Police Report: Residents Avoid Falling for Scams and a Bobcat in Fox Meadow
- Details
- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
- Hits: 2386
Scams: A Barry Road man’s son reported the man was being scammed, and police arrived on scene and spoke with the man before he gave away any money Nov. 28.
On Nov. 30, a Post Road resident reported a scam attempt. The resident advised that a leak in the roof had caused interior damage but had since been fixed and cleaned.
The resident then stated she received a phone call from an unknown party earlier in the day, claiming to be from Village Hall and demanding a $90,000 security deposit for a cleaning service that needed to get done, otherwise the house would be condemned. Patrol confirmed with Village Hall that no one had had any contact with the resident about such a matter.
On Dec. 1, a Myrtledale Road woman reported a scam in which an unknown party called her on Nov. 29 to say she was a lottery winner of $4.2 million. The unknown party advised that they would be coming to the woman’s house to deliver a check and sign paperwork. The woman said she knew the exchange with the unknown party was a scam, “but played into it.” The unknown party requested personal information to complete the processing of the alleged winnings. The woman advised that the unknown party continued to call on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, but the woman did not answer the phone. Police advised the woman to refrain from any further communication with the unknown party especially knowing the exchange is a scam. The woman confirmed that she did not release any credit, banking or personal identity markers relative to this incident.
Burglary
On Nov. 29, a Park Road housekeeper discovered the house had been broken into, and items were stolen. Police are following up.
Identity theft
On Nov. 29, a Horseguard Lane woman reported someone attempted to open a fraudulent account in her name.
On Dec. 2, a Birchall Drive woman reported being the victim of identity theft and losing $5,000 as a result.
On Dec. 2, a Woodland Place resident reported someone used his personal information to purchase $1,497 worth of furniture on credit.
Trains
On Nov. 29, a caller reported a young man taking pictures of trains on Scarsdale Avenue. Patrol arrived on scene and observed the young man in the Scarsdale Avenue Pay Station metered parking lot adjacent to the Metro North Train line. The male teenager identified himself and advised that he is an online YouTuber who posts train-related material on his channel. He used his cell phone to demonstrate the train-related material on his YouTube account. He advised he was waiting for his mother to pick him up for school. His mother then responded to the location and confirmed her son's interests regarding trains. Both parties were advised that the parking lot is not a safe spot for his interest as the parking lot is small with only one passing lane, and vehicles are passing through at a high volume during commuting hours.
Suspicious
On Nov. 28, an Edgewood Road resident that someone rang her doorbell and ran away at 1:15 a.m.
A man loitering near Roosevelt Place claimed he used to live in the area and was visiting Dec. 2. He asked for help getting to a restaurant. Police called a taxi for him.
Civil matter
On Nov. 27, a Boulevard resident reported that after completing an addition to her residence in August, she read a property survey and realized her neighbor had planted bushes on her property by mistake. She stated the neighbor wished for the bushes to remain and said she was concerned about future interactions between herself, her contractors, and the neighbor due to past incidents. Patrol advised her to immediately notify police if any verbal arguments occur and to otherwise avoid the neighbor.
Cars and roadways
On Nov. 27, police asked the driver of a parked car on Bethel Road to relocate it to facilitate traffic flow.
While police were hooking up a car to a tow truck on Freightway Road, in order to be impounded due to scofflaw status for unpaid parking tickets Nov. 29, the car’s owner arrived on scene. The owner promised to resolve the matter immediately at Village Hall.
An Amazon driver got the vehicle stuck in gravel while trying to turn around in a Cambridge Road driveway. Police called a tow for assistance.
A man sleeping in a parked car on Carthage Road said he was tired and pulled over to nap Nov. 29. He declined medical assistance and left.
On Nov. 30, a driver accidentally knocked over a road sign on East Parkway.
Police helped push a disabled car into a Weaver Street driveway Dec. 1.
A driver claimed a pothole on Bypass and Secor Road caused his car to sustain a flat tire Dec. 2. Police put up cones to alert motorists to avoid the pothole, pending its repair.
Police called a tow for a van stuck in mud on Richbell Close Dec. 2.
A fallen tree on Garden Road took down utility lines. Police notified the proper agencies for removal and repair.
Four car accidents were reported in the Village this week.
Animals
A bobcat was reported on Tompkins Road Dec. 2. It appeared healthy and retreated at the sight of humans.
Village code
Police issued summonses to landscapers for using gas-powered leaf blowers on Oak Lane and Boulevard Dec. 2.
Lost and found
Property found at Scarsdale Middle School was turned over to policed Nov. 28.
On Nov. 28, a Kensington Road resident reported losing her wallet and ID in Stamford. Police advised the resident to report the matter to Stamford police.
On Nov. 29, a woman reported finding four boxes of gift cards near the horse stables on Mamaroneck Road.
A crossing guard found an iPhone on Nelson Road Nov. 30. Police delivered the phoned to its owner using information found in the phone.
On Dec. 1, a person found a credit card on Foxhall Road, and police delivered it to its owner.
Firefighters
On Nov. 27, firefighters assisted with a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
On Nov. 27, firefighters helped a chronically impaired person get down stairs and into a car in Edgewood.
On Nov. 27, firefighters assisted with a car accident on Post Road and Boulevard.
On Nov. 27, an odor of burning in a Franklin Road basement was reported. Firefighters encountered an odor of electrical burning and a slight haze originating from the boiler room. Firefighters found shorted and burned electrical wires and a burned fuse inside a control module for the gas-powered boiler. The unit was isolated at the main electrical panel and firefighters advised the resident to contact a repair technician. The heat to the structure was turned off and would not work until a repair could be made.
On Nov. 29, an odor of gas was detected in a White Road basement. Firefighters found a minor natural gas leak at fittings to new gas dryer installation. Firefighters shut down the valve that fed the dryer but were unable to isolate the leak. Con Edison was requested to attempt a repair to fittings.
Firefighters were called to rescue a wild bird caught in a microwave/stove vent pipe in a Park Road house Nov. 30. Screws holding the microwave were removed exposing the vent pipe and the blower motor on the top of the microwave. A small bird was seen to be stuck in the blower motor. The microwave was removed from the cabinet, and bird was extricated. It flew out of the kitchen through a rear sliding glass door. The bird appeared to be in good health. The microwave was reinstalled and powered up, and blower motor was confirmed to be functioning normally. Firefighters advised the homeowner to have a screen installed on the outside of the vent to prevent birds from nesting in the vent.
On Nov. 30, firefighters assisted with a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
On Dec. 1, firefighters assisted a Brewster Road resident with an electrical service issue.
On Dec. 1, a Catherine Road resident reported an inside odor of gas upon the startup of her gas-powered clothes dryer. Con Edison was requested to check the appliance for proper operation, and the technician found no natural gas leaks or carbon monoxide in the area. The resident stated that she recently had the dryer vent replaced, so firefighters then checked the exhaust vent for proper operation of the swing door covering the exhaust port. It was stuck closed and would not naturally open while the dryer was operating. Firefighters were able to free the door to allow for airflow, and they advised the resident to contact a contractor for repair.
On Dec. 3, an odor of natural gas was detected in an East parkway basement. Con Edison detected a faulty gas shut-off valve and capped the service to stop the leak.
A fallen treed took down wires on Garden Road Dec. 3. Firefighters assisted Con Edison.
Firefighters advised a Rodney Road resident to call a plumber to address a water leak that caused part of a ceiling panel to collapse inside the house. Dec. 3.
On Dec. 3, carbon monoxide collected in a Madison Road house. Firefighters traced the source to a gas-fired steam boiler. They shut down the unit and started positive pressure ventilation. They requested Con Edison. The gas supply to the unit was capped, and Con Edison tagged the boiler.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Nov. 27 – Dec. 3 has been compiled from official information.
(Photo Credit: Jon Mark)
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.
