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Shoplifting: A CVS employee, from the store on Wilmot Road reported that two men shoplifted items from the store and left on foot Oct. 21. One was described a s a black man with short hair. The other was described as a Hispanic man with long hair. Both were wearing black hoodies and black pants.

Stolen
An e-bike valued at more than $1,000 was reported stolen from Depot Place Oct. 24.
A bicycle was reported stolen from Depot Place Oct. 25.

Damaged skateboard
After midnight, a caller reported that a driver drove over his skateboard on East Parkway and damaged it. The driver left the scene. Police contacted the driver’s parents. The driver’s father said he would pay for the damaged skateboard.

Identity theft and fraud
A Meadow Rd. man reported that someone used his Social Security number to do a credit check at an unknown Mercedes-Benz dealership without his permission Oct. 24.

On Oct. 25, a Continental Rd. resident reported being the victim of fraud. He said he was at a financial loss. No other information was provided in the report.

Disgruntled customer
Police went to a Scarsdale Ave. business because a customer, whose payment was declined for insufficient funds, was causing a disturbance Oct. 24. Police mediated the situation, and a successful transaction was eventually completed.

Suspicious
On Oct. 20, a Cooper Rd. resident reported that three men exited their vehicle and took pictures of the property on Oct. 18.

A Brookby Rd. man reported that his neighbor, who was away, informed him that three men with masks were walking around the neighbor’s property Oct. 20. Video surveillance captured the incident.

Mail
A Mamaroneck Rd. resident reported that an Asian woman driving a late model Volvo pulled into her driveway, exited the car and appeared to walk toward the resident’s mailbox. The resident thought it was suspicious and reported it. She also reported that mail had been stolen from her mailbox in the past.

Civil mattersSt. James the Less enjoys another successful Halloween celebration with music, crafts, food and fun.
A Herkimer Rd. resident alleged that his neighbor sprayed chemicals on trees at the property line that caused damage to the trees Oct. 20. He wrote an email to the neighbor requesting information about chemicals used.

A Dobbs Terrace woman reported an ongoing argument with a neighbor over an alleged barking dog that made her feel uncomfortable Oct. 21.

A Larch Lane father and son were arguing over money and called police Oct. 23. The son left the residence to cool down.

Help
A nurse requested a welfare check of a 76-year-old female Saxon Woods Rd. resident who was having trouble using her phone to book a medical appointment Oct. 20. The resident was in good condition, only having technical using her phone. Police provided assistance.

Cars and roadways
On Oct. 20, police issued a 30-year-old Mt. Vernon driver summonses for speeding, operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and having an unregistered motor vehicle following a traffic stop on Post Rd.

A parking meter fell over due to deterioration from age on Chase Rd. Oct. 20. The highway department was informed for repair.

Work vehicles parked on River Rd. were asked to be moved to improve traffic flow Oct. 20.

Patrol notified Verizon about a fallen wire on Brite Ave. Oct. 21.

On Oct. 21, police issued a 44-year-old Brooklyn driver summonses for speeding, operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle following a traffic stop on Post Rd.

On Oct. 22, police issued a 60-year-old White Plains driver summonses for speeding, operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and operation of a motor vehicle with a restricted view following a traffic stop on Post Rd.

A branch was resting on wires on Woodland Place Oct. 22. Police notified Con Edison.

On Oct. 23, police issued a 33-year-old Bronx driver summonses for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and equipment violations following a traffic stop on Spencer Place.

The highway department was notified about a dead animal carcass on Murray Hill Rd., for removal, Oct. 24.

On Oct. 24, police issued a 40-year-old Yonkers driver summonses for speeding, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operation of a motor vehicle with obstructed vision following a traffic stop on Mamaroneck Rd.

On Oct. 24, police issued a 45-year-old Bronx driver a summons for operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended registration following a traffic stop on Mamaroneck Rd.

Animals
Police reunited a loose dog with its Fenimore Rd. owner and issued the owner a summons Oct. 21

Lost and found
On Oct. 21, a Dobbs Terrace resident reported losing her driver’s license somewhere in the Village.

Lost property found on Spencer Place was returned to its owner Oct. 24.

A man reported losing his brown tr-fold wallet on East Parkway Oct. 25.

Village code
Police removed illegally posted signs from Post Rd., Mamaroneck Rd. and Palmer Ave. and discarded them Oct. 24.

Police twice informed a Cornell St. resident that neighbors complained about loud music Oct. 24.

Firefighters
On Oct. 20, firefighters went to a Wynmor Rd. house for a report of a n stovetop that was not working. There, they found that water had been spilled on a stovetop, and the burners’ igniters were not working. The igniters would continually spark even after gas was ignited for proper use. Firefighters advised the resident to allow the igniters to dry out and to only use burners that were working properly in the meantime.

A grill caught fire and self-extinguished before firefighters arrived on Brookline Rd. Oct. 21.

Firefighters responded to a fire alarm at a Popham Rd. pizza shop Oct. 21. There, they found a refrigerator that had a shorted-out plug, with an extension cord attached to it. The cord had fallen into a mop bucket and shorted out. The smoke activated the smoke detector located in the nearby rear hallway of the building. Firefighters isolated the problem, advised on safe electrical use and reset the alarm system.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a Sage Terrace gas leak Oct. 22.

On Oct. 24, firefighters assisted at two unrelated car accidents on Mamaroneck Rd. and Fenimore Rd.

Firefighters shut down a heating unit in a Garden Rd. house due to a gas odor and advised to have a plumber evaluate the unit. For repairs Oct. 24.

Firefighters shut a water valve in an Aspen Rd. house at a broken sink, pending a repair by a plumber Oct. 24.

Con Edison advised that an electrician should be called to properly reattach a loose wire for house service at a Brookline Rd. house Oct. 25.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a Springdale Rd. gas leak Oct. 26.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 20-26 has been compiled from official information.

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Published: 23 October 2025

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Photo Credit: Jim RoseArrested: Police were notified about a large fallen tree across Bypass Oct. 13. Arriving at the scene, they discovered a one-car accident involving a tree. Investigation resulted in the arrest of the driver – Brayson R. Velasquez-Fuentes, 24, of White Plains – on charges of second-degree possession of a forged instrument, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operation of a motor vehicle with improper plates, an unregistered motor vehicle, operation of a motor vehicle without insurance, an uninspected motor vehicle and operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver. Following the driver’s arrest, the car was towed from the scene.

Graffiti
Graffiti was found near Mamaroneck Rd. tennis courts Oct. 14. It depicted a male sexual organ, rendered in pink paint.

Bullying
A mother reported that her son’s friends received a Snapchat message from an unknown party regarding false statements made against her son Oct. 17. Her son did not know the person sending the Snapchat message.

Concerns
A possibly homeless man, who was carrying a sleeping bag, interrupted a tennis match on Post Rd. to ask the players for hand sanitizer in a “polite way.” Oct. 17. The players were concerned and notified police.

Death
A 93-year-old Weaver St. man died at home Oct. 13.

Harassment
A Hamilton Rd. woman reported receiving unwanted phone calls and texts for approximately two years.

Safety
Police put caution tape around a ramp for skateboarding and a makeshift “tree stand” discovered on Fox Meadow Rd. Oct. 14. The highway department was notified for removal, because of safety concerns.

On Oct. 19, police went to a Heathcote Rd. playing field and met with the coach of the Scarsdale travel softball team. He stated the game was forfeited due to verbal disagreement between coaches. He requested a police presence while the visiting team left.

Help
Police received a report of a homeless person sleeping in an ATM vestibule on East Parkway Oct. 18. The man advised police that he can only communicate through his phone and could not speak. He denied medical attention and transportation to a shelter. He requested that patrol stand by until he could get an Uber to pick him up to bring him to Massachusetts. Patrol stayed with the man until his Uber arrived. Patrol advised the Uber driver that the man was non-verbal and appeared to be respectful. The man left the scene in the Uber.

Scooter rider and cyclist hit
A parent reported her 16-year-old son was struck by a car while riding his scooter on his way to school that morning at Popham Rd. and Church Lane Oct. 14. The rear wheel of the scooter was broken and the boy was thrown to the ground. He complained of knee injuries and hip pain.

A 57-year-old man reported being struck by a car while riding his bicycle after dark, after midnight Oct. 15. The car did not stop, and the cyclist suffered shoulder injuries. He went home to his Weaver St. residence and asked police to make a report.

Cars and roadways
The highway department and Con Edison were notified about a tree leaning into wires on Carstensen Rd. Oct. 13.

Police notified the highway department about a tree across Haverford Ave. Oct. 13.

A tree was seen leaning against a utility pole on Heathcote Rd. Oct. 13. Police notified Con Edison and Verizon. The highway department was informed in order to address the tree.

The highway department picked up branches from Cooper and Mamaroneck roads Oct. 13.

Verizon was notified about low-hanging and fallen wires on Weaver St. Oct. 13 and 18.

Verizon was notified about a low-hanging wire on Hampton Rd. Oct. 14.

A tractor trailer driver needed directions to the I-95 entrance from Meadow Rd. Oct. 14. Patrol assisted.

A tow company informed police that it was towing a car away from a private parking lot on Overhill Rd. Oct. 17.

A woman parked her Range Rover in the wrong driveway on Rochambeau Rd. Oct. 17. Police contacted her, and she moved the car.

Optimum was notified about a low-hanging wire on South Rectory Lane Oct. 18. Optimum said they would not be responding due to no active accounts in the area.

Five car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.

Animals
A Lockwood Rd. woman reported a stray cat wandered into her garage, and she asked for help getting it out Oct. 15. Police arrived and could not find the cat inside the garage. They heard only a chirping noise from the top of the garage, but the noise did not sound like a cat.

A “sick rabbit” was reported on Fayette Rd. Oct. 19. Police provided a list of animal trappers.

Neighbors complained of a loud barking dog on Rock Creek Lane Oct. 19. Patrol contacted the owner who said she was on her way home to address the matter.
Firefighters helped rescue a cat from a tree on School Lane Oct. 19.

Village code
Police removed an illegally posted sign from Saxon Woods Rd. and issued a summons Oct. 16.

Police removed an illegally posted sign from Heathcote Rd. and issued summonses Oct. 17.

Police advised a Webster Rd. solicitor “for a record company” that he needed a permit to solicit in the Village Oct. 18. One resident claimed the solicitor asked her about a package that had been “mistakenly delivered to that address.”

Police twice asked a Cornell St. resident to lower the volume of music because neighbors complained Oct. 18.

Police removed an illegally posted sign from Secor Rd. and issued a summons Oct. 18.

Police dispersed loud kids playing at Edgewood School grounds after dark Oct. 19.

Lost and found
A Hampton Rd. man reported losing a license plate in the Village Oct. 13.

A license plate was found on Bypass Oct. 13.

A caller reported her mother lost a white gold and platinum diamond hoop earring near Harwood Ct. Oct. 15.

Firefighters
Firefighters used chainsaws to cut up a fallen tree on Heathcote Rd. and remove it Oct. 13.

On Oct. 14, a woman got stuck in an elevator on Overhill Rd. Firefighters assisted in getting her out, and they put the elevator out of service, pending maintenance.

On Oct. 15, firefighters were dispatched to Heathcote School for a reported fire. There, they found remnants of a small intentionally-set fire on the rear playing fields near Fayette Road. The contents of the fire contained cardboard and aerosol cans. The resident at 40 Fayette Road heard a small explosion and experienced a minor smoke condition on the walking path adjacent to their house. Firefighters made sure the pile of ashes would not support a rekindle, and they notified the Scarsdale Police Department of findings.

On Oct. 15, firefighters assisted in retrieving a cell phone from a sewer on Lincoln Rd.

Firefighters advised a Catherine Rd. resident to call a service technician for a malfunctioning wall oven Oct. 15.

Firefighters assisted other jurisdictions’ fire crews in addressing a partially-collapsed parking garage in White Plains Oct. 15.

On Oct. 15, a Parkfield Rd. resident brough a swollen battery that had previously been “smoking” to headquarters for advice. Firefighters advised to put the battery in a metal pot, such as a cooking pot and store it outside until it could be taken to a proper collection and disposal facility. Firefighters provided such information for the facility.

On Oct. 16, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Jefferson Rd.
A woman accidentally locked herself out of her Carthage Rd. house Oct. 17. Firefighters helped her gain entry without causing any damage.

A hiker got injured on a trail at Saxon Woods Park Oct. 18. The patient was located and removed by the fire department and EMS personnel.

On Oct. 18, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Shaw Rd.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 13 – 19 has been compiled from official information.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 6 – 12 has been compiled from official information.

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Stolen car: A 2021 Audi Q7 was stolen from an Ogden Rd. driveway overnight Oct. 7 into Oct. 8.

Stolen bike
On Oct. 8, a bicycle was reported to have been stolen from Chase and Harcourt roads.

Harassment
On Oct. 10, a man who works in the Village reported he has been receiving numerous unwanted calls from a new acquaintance with whom he recently broke off contact. He reported that he met the acquaintance about 2.5 weeks ago and that he ceased contact with her 1.5 weeks ago. He advised that he communicated that he wanted no further contact with her, but she continues to call from blocked or various numbers. He is a White Plains resident and has talked to WPPD regarding the incident. He said he works in the Village, and the acquaintance called his job three times that day. He said that he does not want to pursue any formal charges, but he requested an officer to speak with the acquaintance to advise her to cease calling his job as he only has 20 days left on his work contract. Police called the acquaintance and requested that she cease contacting the man on his personal cell and work numbers. She agreed and added that she did not want the man to contact her either.

Disputes
Two Brambach Rd. neighbors were having an ongoing argument about parking on the street in front of each other’s houses. They told police they could not come up with a solution and they felt uncomfortable. Police advised that street parking was legal, and there were no assigned spaces on a public street. The neighbors were advised to be respectful and to not block each other in.

A driver on Popham Rd. reported a dispute with another driver Oct. 12. Police advised the driver to stay inside the car and lock the door. Police spoke with both drivers and advised them to no longer engage in road rage.

Concerns
On Oct. 6, a Walworth Ave. caller reported that a man sits outside on the street on a bicycle and screams at passing motorists. The caller alleged that it happens frequently. The man was described as a black man with dreadlocks. The caller requested police ridebys.

A caller reported seeing what could be either Halloween decorations or a person in need of assistance on Heathcote Road Oct. 9. The caller described a blonde male with a striped shirt laying on the ground. No other decorations were observed around the scene. Patrol observed a scarecrow on a front lawn. All was in good order.

On Oct. 11, a Kensington Rd. caller reported that a man came to the door and asked to look around because he claimed he lived there in the past. The man was about 50 years old. The health aid working at the property told him to leave, as the homeowner allegedly owned the house for longer than the man claimed to have there. He stayed on the yard for a few minutes before leaving.

Cameras
A Brook Lane woman reported that she had recently discovered various spy cameras around her household as well as a GPS tracker hidden in her vehicle. She suspected the items were installed by her husband, from whom she is currently separated, but they are still living together.

Help
Police helped a person in a wheelchair cross Popham Rd. around 1 a.m., Oct. 8, after arriving at the Scarsdale train station. He was afraid cars would not see him in his wheelchair at that late hour.

Cars and roadways
On Oct. 6, a woman parked in a parking lot behind Moscato’s restaurant on Overhill Rd. She called police when an attendant told her she needed to pay $1 to leave the lot. Police arrived and explained she was parked in a private parking lot. The conditions of the lot were explained to her, and she was allowed to leave free of charge, as a courtesy.

Patrol issued summonses to drivers illegally parked in handicap designated spots on Post Rd. Oct. 6.

Police removed a fallen branch from Oak Lane Oct. 8.

Patrol instructed a Post Rd. construction crew to cease work until proper protocols involving flagmen could be set up Oct. 10.

Patrol called a tow for a disabled car on Butler Rd. Oct. 11.

Police removed a fallen branch from Brewster Rd. Oct. 12.

Tree debris was blocking part of Post Rd. Oct. 13. The highway department was advised for removal.

Police removed a fallen branch from Sycamore Rd. Oct. 13.

Four car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.

Village code
Police removed illegally posted signs from Mamaroneck Rd. and Griffen Ave. Oct. 7 and from Kent Rd. and Hillview Rd. Oct. 11. Summonses were issued as appropriate.

Police dispersed youth from Freightway Rd. after dark Oct. 12.

Dogs
On Oct. 7, a dog was off leash on Aspen Rd. Police advised the owner of Village code.

Neighbors complained of a barking dog on Black Walnut Rd. Oct. 7. The dog had been let out to relieve itself. The owner brought it back in the house when police advised of the complaint.

Police found a loose dog on Ridgecrest East and returned it to its owner. The owner was issued a summons.

Lost and found
On Oct. 6, keys were found on Montrose Rd. Police returned them to their owner.
On Oct. 6, a traveler was visiting his friend and believed he lost his South African passport near a “golf course” near Secor Rd. It occurred about two days prior, he said.
On Oct. 8, a Bradford Rd. resident reported losing a NY Unified Court System identification card.
On Oct. 10, a Broadmoor Rd. man reported losing license plates to a leased vehicle.

Firefighters
On Oct. 6, firefighters assisted with a car accident involving a box truck that hit a bridge on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
On Oct. 8, firefighters assisted with a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
On Oct. 9, firefighters assisted with a car accident on Boulevard.
On Oct. 9, firefighters assisted with two car accidents on the Hutchinson River Parkway.

On Oct. 11, firefighters were dispatched to Nelson Rd. for a reported fire. Upon arrival, they detected a light smoke haze in the basement. They entered the basement and shut down the main electrical breaker. Investigation revealed a light haze and strong electrical odor throughout the basement. Heating systems, sump pump, and utilities were evaluated, with no signs of fire or malfunction. No breakers were found tripped on the electrical panel. While checking the electrical receptacles, crews located a partially melted outlet behind stacked cardboard boxes. Cardboard showed scorch marks with no sustained combustion. A second outlet on the same circuit was found with burn damage. Power was restored via the main breaker. Hot wires to affected outlets remained energized. Firefighters shut the breaker controlling the involved circuit to isolate power. The resident was advised to keep the breaker off. Firefighters recommended evaluation by a certified electrician.
On Oct. 12 firefighters assisted with a car fire on the Hutchinson River Parkway.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 6 – 12 has been compiled from official information.

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Car break-in: Cash and a hat were stolen out of an unlocked car parked on Overhill Rd. Oct. 4.

Identity theft
On Sept. 29, an E. Taunton Rd. man advised that someone tried to open two credit cards in his name without his permission. One card was accepted, and the other request was denied.

On Oct. 1, an Overhill Rd. resident reported that someone opened a business line of credit with American Express in her name without her permission.

On Oct. 2, a resident walked into headquarters to report that someone withdrew funds from her Wells Fargo benefit account at an ATM at one of the local branches.

On Oct. 2, a Sycamore Rd. resident reported he wrote a check for $25,000 to NYS Income Tax. The check was on Sept. 15. On Sept. 30, it was cashed by someone who had washed the check by changing the payee’s name.

A Mamaroneck Rd. woman reported fraudulent activity in her Chase bank account Oct. 3. She was working with the bank to correct the matter.

On Oct. 3, a Herkimer Rd. resident reported that someone opened a fraudulent Direct TV account in her name in Colorado, and she received a collection notice for a debt totaling more than $1,000.

Concerns
A Paddington Rd. resident reported a translator, formerly employed by the resident, showed up at her house on Sept. 29, and made her feel intimidated. The translator allegedly testified against the resident in a family court case, and the resident no longer wanted the translator to stop by or have contact with her. Patrol checked the exterior of the house, and everything seemed to be in good order.

On Sept. 30, a Brittany Close resident reported that an unknown person stopped her and asked unusual questions that made her feel uncomfortable, such as “How do you get a house around her?” and “What do you do for a living?” The person left the area before police arrived.

|On Oct. 1, a pedestrian reported that she had been verbally harassed by a Village employee. She reported that while walking on Duck Pond Rd., the driver of a garbage truck pulled up next to her, and a Village employee allegedly said, in an angry voice ,"I'm working here. I'm in the street, and you're on the sidewalk." The truck driver then drove away.

A homeless person was sleeping on a bench near the high school track on Post Rd. Oct. 4. Police sent the person on his way.

A caller reported that a white man wearing a blue shirt and shorts was hiding in the bushes at Brewster and Ogden roads, jumping out at cars and acting disorderly Oct. 4. Police canvassed the area but did not see the man.

On Oct. 5, after midnight, a Fox Meadow Rd. resident reported that someone rang the resident’s doorbell and ran away.

Banned
Library staff presented a letter to a patron acting in a disorderly fashion, in the presence of police, Oct. 1. The letter banned the patron from the library until Jan. 2, 2026.

Trees
A Lyons Rd. woman reported that a landscaper was cutting branches of her tree without permission. The landscaper said he was instructed to cut the b ranches by the Village. A Village official was sent to the scene to mediate the disagreement.

A Meadow Rd. resident reported that a neighbor’s arborist was cutting branches over her property line. Upon arrival, police observed an arborist who had been pruning branches along the listed property line. Police spoke with the neighbor who stated he hired an arborist to cut only branches hanging over his own property and did not direct anyone to cut branches above his neighbor's property. Police spoke with the arborist who stated that he cut beyond the property line as these dead branches were above the secondary power lines leading to both residences, and this was the only way to remove them safely. It was further explained that these wires were outside of Con Edison’s right of way and were the responsibility of property owners. The resident was understanding, but frustrated that this was not communicated before. Both the neighbor and the arborist were agreeable to better communication. The neighbors exchanged numbers for any future matters.

Fence
Police were called to mediate a dispute between an Innes Rd. resident and her neighbor over a fence. One resident reported that she had received multiple phone calls from the neighbor in regards to the fact that they had put a lock on a fence door. The fence belonged to the neighbor on Heathcote Rd. and was located in the back yard, which connected with the back yard of the resident. The resident stated that they put the lock on the fence to prevent their neighbor from coming onto their property uninvited. Police assisted both parties to come to a resolution where the lock would be removed, but the door would not be used to gain access to each other’s yards.

Welfare check
On Oct. 5, police conducted a welfare check of a Palmer Ave. resident at the request of the resident’s daughter.

Bikes
A caller reported multiple youths on electric bikes making an "auto cross course" in the area of Duck Pond Rd. with dirt ramps and jumps Oct. 1. Patrol responded to the location and saw two youths assembling a dirt ramp. Patrol advised the youths that they could not create a dirt ramp there and assisted them in taking down the dirt ramps and putting the dirt back into the area. The youths were advised to speak with their parents and go to a certified dirt park if they wanted to ride on dirt ramps. The youths were warned to not assemble a ramp in the future.

Cyclists hit
On Sept. 30, a car accident involving a car and a bicyclist at Brite Ave. and Fenimore Rd.. was reported. The cyclist reported a minor injury to his foot and refused medical attention.

A car accident involving a car and a bicyclist at Grand Park Ave. and Cornell St. was reported Oct. 4. The cyclist was transported to the hospital for evaluation of injuries.

Cars and roadways
On Sept. 29, police saw a car with an open trunk on Popham Rd. and notified the owner.

On Oct. 1, police issued summonses for operating a motor vehicle without insurance and with a suspended registration to a 42-year-old Brooklyn driver, following a traffic stop on Ross Rd.

Police moved traffic cones from the roadway on Post Rd. Oct. 2.

The water department was notified about a leaking fire hydrant on Stonehouse Rd. Oct. 5.

Two car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.

Lost and found
A Richbell Rd. resident reported that his wife accidentally threw away both of his car’s license plates Sept. 28.

On Oct. 1, a crossing guard found a Chase debit card on East Parkway. Police gave the card to the bank, where it was shredded. An employee notified the owner, for replacement.

A driver stopped police on Freightway Rd. to report that one of his license plates was missing Oct. 1.

Dogs
On Oct. 1, police picked up a loose dog on Ridgecrest East and returned it to its owner. Police wrote a summons for the owner.

Village code
Police went to a sports field on Brewster Rd. where a soccer player had reportedly been using foul language on the field Sept. 30. The youth had already left the scene prior to police arrival.

On Oct. 3, police dispersed youth from the parking lot of Quaker Ridge School.

Police advised a diplomatic assistant at a Sheldrake Rd. house to lower the volume of music being played to celebrate Botswana’s Independence Day, Oct. 4.

On Oct. 4, police asked a Brite Rd. homeowner to lower the volume of music being played at a party.

Firefighters
On Sept. 29, firefighters assisted a Quentin Rd. resident with the operation of a natural gas stovetop.

A person walked into fire headquarters and asked for help removing a ring stuck on the person’s thumb Sept. 29. Firefighters used a ring rescue kit, and were able to remove the ring.

On Sept. 30, firefighters isolated a gas leak at an outdoor grill on Meadow Rd. They advised the resident to have the grill serviced and the gas line replaced.

On Oct. 1, firefighters were dispatched to a Lockwood Rd. house for a reported kitchen fire inside the oven while cooking. Firefighters encountered a grease fire contained to a baking pan inside the oven. Firefighters smothered the flames with a second baking pan and removed both pans and the burnt food to the backyard. Firefighters checked for fire extension behind and above the oven with negative results. They aided with ventilation to remove any remaining smoke from the structure.

On Oct. 2, firefighters assisted other agencies with a leaking underground propane tank in another jurisdiction.

On Oct. 4, firefighters helped Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps with a lift assist in Edgewood.

On Oct. 4, firefighters checked an open gas can on Greendale Rd. because gas had spilled onto a gravel pull-off near the road. The gas can had been used by landscapers and was accidentally left behind.

Firefighters assisted with a car accident at Fenimore Rd. and Cornell St. Oct. 4.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Sept. 29 – Oct. 5 has been compiled from official information.

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