Police investigate suspicious person talking to kids at school bus stop
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According to Scarsdale Middle School officials, some students were waiting for a school bus at the corner of Greenacres and Walworth on the morning of April 1 when they noticed an adult male in a car waiting for the light to change. There was a dog in the front seat. The boys commented about the dog, and the man asked them if they wanted to pet the dog. The kids wisely refused, and the car left when the light changed. The students got on their bus, went to school and reported the incident to their House Counselor.
The Counselor contacted the police department's youth officer who sent officers to the school to interview the boys. The students were very helpful in providing the officers with a description of the man, his car and the dog. At this point in time, the police do not regard what happened as an attempt to lure the boys into the car, but they are following up by checking out the area where it occurred. Police will be monitoring the area in marked and unmarked cars, particularly at drop off and pick up times. They will do so even while we are on spring break in case they are able to locate the car and the individual for follow up.
According to an email message distributed by the middle school to parents, "This situation may provide you with a good opportunity to reinforce with your own children that they should avoid contact with strangers and should report to adults any suspicious activity."
Two men arrested for DWI
At 10:30 p.m., March 28, police arrested Katsuo Katano, 61, of Mamaroneck, on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense) and aggravated DWI following a car accident at the corner of Mamaroneck Road and Palmer Avenue. There, Katano rear-ended his 2006 Ford van into the back of a 2014 BMW, while the BMW was stopped at a red traffic light. Katano said he did not see the red light. Katano showed visible signs of intoxication and admitted to police that he "had two beers" earlier that night. Katano was unable to successfully perform field sobriety tests. An alco-sensor breath screening test and a Datamaster test each indicated a positive blood alcohol reading of .21 percent. Katano's van was impounded. Katano was released on his own recognizance to his wife. He was issued an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court on April 8.
At 2:30 a.m., March 29, police arrested a second person – Frank Cardillo, 30, of Scarsdale –for alleged drunk driving this week after a Continental Road man reported seeing a car drive across a neighbor's lawn and hearing a man moaning outside. After arriving on the scene, police officers noticed Cardillo lying face down on the ground beside his 1998 Chevy Blazer. Fresh tire tracks across a lawn and leading to the SUV were consistent with the witness's description of events. Police and members of Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps approached Cardillo, and Cardillo said, "I am inebriated." His eyes were glassy; his speech was blurred; and there was vomit and mucus on his face and jacket. There was also vomit inside and outside Cardillo's car. Cardillo said he left work about an hour earlier and drank vodka, beer and shots of Fireball brand liquor. As Cardillo began moving around on the ground in an attempt to get up, police noticed a handgun tucked inside Cardillo's waistband. Cardillo was instructed not to move, and police removed the handgun, as well as a pocketknife found in his pocket. Cardillo stated he had several permits for the handgun. He also had licenses to be an armed security guard. SVAC examined Cardillo, and Cardillo refused further medical treatment. While driving Cardillo to headquarters for arrest processing, Cardillo vomited out the window of the patrol car. At headquarters, Cardillo said he backed his car out of his driveway but then decided not to drive anywhere because he realized how intoxicated he was. He said he then pulled his car back onto his property. He said he began yelling and moaning because he needed help for his severely intoxicated condition. A Datamaster test measured Cardillo's blood alcohol level at .14 percent. He was charged with DWI (first offense) and DWI with a blood alcohol content of at least .08 of one percent. Cardillo's handgun was vouchered at headquarters for safekeeping while Cardillo fell asleep at headquarters. At 8 a.m., police work him up, and he was surprised to learn he had vomited in his car and in patrol's car. He remembered backing his car out of his driveway and attempting to park it again. Cardillo was released on his own recognizance with an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court, returnable on April 8.
Men attempt to cash fraudulent checks
On March 27, police responded to Bank of America on Wilmot Road on the report of a counterfeit check. According to the bank manager, a man came into the bank around 1:30 p.m. and attempted to cash a check for $720.30 written as "cash." Upon examination of the check, the teller realized that the signature on the check did not match the writing on the rest of the check. The teller copied the check and noticed it did not contain the security features that are present when legitimate checks are copied. As the teller was looking into the check, the man who brought the check into the bank asked to use the restroom. However, instead of using the restroom, he used the opportunity to retrieve his documents and flee the bank. Upon investigation of the incident, another bank employee stated he recognized the man from a previous attempt to cash a check fro $819.08 written to himself on March 4. Later it was determined the check had been fraudulent, and the man's Bank of America account was closed by the bank's fraud department. According tot the police report, bank officials felt the man's account was only used to facilitate such fraudulent transactions.
The fraudulent check was made out against a woman's bank account. Police contacted the woman's son and daughter. They helped their mother make necessary changes to the account to safeguard its security. They informed police that their mother wrote a check to Visa earlier this month, but the check never reached its destination after it was mailed.
On both March 27 and March 4, a second man came into the bank and attempted to cash a different fraudulent check. On March 27, the check was written for $2,863.89 from a company called "HVAC, Inc." The man did not show identification; nor did he have an account with the bank. When the teller showed suspicions regarding the check, the man left the bank without the check or the deposit slip. The deposit slip stated an alleged address in the Bronx. The suspect was described as a black man in his mid twenties, with short hair and a thin build. He was wearing jeans. Police attempted to contact HVAC Inc. by leaving a voicemail message requesting a callback.
According to the police report, bank officials alerted area branches about the incidents, and the first man that attempted to cash the fraudulent check on March 27 was later arrested by White Plains police for a similar incident in their jurisdiction. Police did not release the name of the suspect but said he was a 21-year-old man from Mount Vernon.
Car break-ins
An unlocked 2013 Cadillac Escalade parked in a Brite Avenue driveway was entered overnight March 22, and more than $50 in items were stolen. These items included $40 in quarters, $10 cash, an EZ Pass and miscellaneous children's DVDs. The owner discovered the crime upon noticing her glove box was open and heavily tossed. She reported the crime March 23.
On March 24, an Olmsted Road woman reported items had been stolen from her husband's parked car sometime between 10 p.m., March 22 and 7 a.m., March 23. The only stolen item listed in the police report was a raincoat.
Man arrested for pay bills with resident's account number
On March 27, police arrested Shamnarine Mangroo, 42, of Richmond Hill, on charges of fourth-degree grand larceny and third-degree possession of a forged instrument. According to the arrest report, Mangroo had been using a River Road resident's checking account and routing numbers to make payments to an American Express account he held jointly with his brother-in-law. Mangroo obtained the numbers from a check he found on the floor of the button factory where he works, and he used his cell phone to make the payments. During an interview with detectives, Mangroo admitted to altering a letter from Capital One Bank to reflect a non-existent banking error which was intended to serve as account verification. Following his arrest, Mangroo was released on $500 cash bail posted by his brother-in-law. He is due to appear in Scarsdale Village Justice Court on April 9.
Counterfeit checks
On March 26, a Bradley Road man reported he received a call from a check cashing business in Yonkers regarding a suspicious check. At that location, a woman attempted to cash a check for $823.56, allegedly written from the man's business account. The man said he did not know the woman and had never issued the check in question. The check cashing company held the check, and the man picked it up the next day. He reported the incident to police March 27.
Identity theft
On March 23, a Donellan Road man complained his personal information had been used to open fraudulent credit card accounts. One account was opened at Game Stop and had accumulated charges of $1,600. Other accounts were opened at Victoria's Secret, TJ Maxx, Home Goods and Marshalls. The credit card companies were informed, and the accounts were cancelled. The man was told he would not be responsible for the fraudulent charges.
On March 27, a Tunstall Road resident reported he was contacted by a Hawaiian financial institution in regard to a fraudulent credit card application submitted in January. He believed it was an isolated incident until he received a letter from the IRS informing him of a $19,000 refund. Since the man had not even filed his 2014 tax return, he contacted the IRS and reported the fraud.
Fraudulent tax return
On March 23, a Black Birch Lane woman reported someone filed fraudulent tax returns for 2013 and 2014 in her name. She learned about the fraudulent returns when attempting to file her current 2014 tax return electronically.
On March 29, a Kent Road man reported receiving correspondence from the IRS regarding a 2014 tax return that was inconsistent with the tax return he filed. He reported the return as fraudulent.
Computer scam
On March 25, a Dobbs Terrace woman reported she had been tricked by a caller who alleged he was from a "Microsoft corporation help line" and could help her remotely fix a "security breach" problem with her computer. According to the woman, the caller solicited business from her by stating her computer was having a problem. The caller then obtained remote access to her computer and "froze" the computer. In addition, the woman said she answered questions over the phone to provide personal and financial information. She first provided the man with her credit card number to pay for the "$145. Later the man called the woman and said he was having difficulty processing her credit card payment. He asked her to send him the payment by Western Union. The woman became suspicious and realized she was also locked out of her computer. She called her financial institutions to freeze all credit accounts, pending the issue of new account numbers.
Litter
A Spier Road man called police at 6:30 a.m., March 23, to report beer bottles and a skull on his front lawn. On the scene, officers determined the bottles and a toy Styrofoam skull were rubbish. The items were discarded.
Smoking
A group of four kids were sitting in and standing around a parked pickup truck and black sedan on Cayuga Road at 11 p.m., March 24. One of the kids said they had been at one kid's parent's house on Mamaroneck Road. They left the house because they wanted to smoke cigarettes. They apologized for causing concern and returned to the parent's house.
ATM
After a call from a concerned citizen at 6:30 p.m., March 26, police questioned a man working on an ATM machine inside the Chase Bank branch on Palmer Avenue. The man confirmed he was an official technician performing scheduled maintenance of the ATM's shutter mechanism.
Syringes
On March 27, a Rochambeau Road resident found six syringes on the side of his property. Police picked up the syringes and placed them in a protective sharps container until they could be disposed of properly.
Mean woman
A Garth Road man reported he misdialed when attempting to call a local deli and spoke with a woman who was "very mean" March 27. Police explained that while the woman's tone may have been unnerving, the call was not a matter necessitating police response.
Assistance
Police stood by while a Quaker Ridge woman retrieved her things from her mother's house March 25. The woman originally called police alleging her mother would not let her in the house.
Dog bite
A 16-year-old boy was bitten by a small dog on Brewster Road near the high school around 5 p.m., March 26. The dog, as well as another dog, were being walked by a person at the time. The person apologized after the dog bit the boy. The boy went to the hospital after being bitten and was advised he would have to undergo a series of rabies shots if he was unable to determine if the dog's vaccines were up to date. He hoped to track down the dog and its owner by reviewing dog license records. Patrol advised him to check with Village Hall for that information. On March 27, the boy and his mother contacted police with possible ownership information about the dog in question. Police, the boy and his mother went to a Hampton Road house, where the dog was properly identified. The homeowner said she uses a dog walking service and was unaware of a bite incident. She called her dog walker, who confirmed the bite had occurred. The homeowner provided police, the boy and his mother with paperwork documenting that the dog's vaccines were up to date. Police advised the woman to quarantine the dog for ten days, as per public health policy.
Wire down
A secondary power line ruptured on Weaver Street and fell into the roadway March 27. Patrol notified nearby residents to stay inside their houses for safety, while waiting for Con Edison to arrive.
Pedestrian struck
On March 25, a 58-year-old Sleepy Hollow construction worker was stuck by a 2003 Nissan in a Post Road driveway March 25. The Nissan was being driven by a 66-year-old Eastchester man. The construction worker was taken to White Plains Hospital Center for evaluation.
Cars and roadways
A resident complained of numerous potholes on the Heathcote Bypass March 23. Police notified the highway department for repair.
Police directed traffic around a work zone at Fenimore and Tompkins roads while members of the building department worked on a manhole Feb. 24.
On March 25, police located the drivers of four parked cars that were blocking access to Scarsdale Avenue sewers. The drivers moved their cars.
Patrol placed flares around a disabled truck at Crane and Post roads March 25. The driver was awaiting a tow.
On March 26, police asked workers to move their parked cars from Montrose Road in order to allow school buses to get through.
A driver reported getting a flat tire from a piece of loose metal on Post Road March 26. The metal was embedded in the driver's tire, and there was no other debris in the roadway.
On March 28, police notified the water department about a water main break on Taunton Road. On March 29, water from the leak was freezing and causing ice to form on the road. Police notified the highway and water departments.
Patrol stood by a parked car on Depot Place and Popham Road while a driver waited for a tow for his stalled car March 28.
A driver sustained a flat tire from a Murray Hill Road pothole March 28. Police stood by to provide a safe area while the driver changed his tire.
Six car accidents were reported in the village this week.
Lost and found
A person found a wallet on a Metro North train and brought it to headquarters March 23. It contained personal documents, cash and Chinese currency. Police attempted to contact the owner but were unsuccessful.
A Sage Terrace man reported losing his wallet somewhere in the village March 24. It contained his driver's license, credit cards, an attorney registration card and $25 cash.
On March 27, a Lyons Road man reported losing a package containing two license plates somewhere in the village.
A passerby found car keys on Brewster Road and brought them to headquarters March 29. Police attempted to find the owner but were unsuccessful.
Arrest on warrant
On March 25, Jonathan Fernandez, 22, of Mt. Vernon, turned himself in on the strength of an active bench warrant previously issued out of Scarsdale Village Justice Court. He was released on $500 cash bail and issued an appearance ticket for April 8.
Fire
Firefighters unplugged the power supply to a Penn Road sump pump with a jammed switch March 25.
Firefighters shut power to a malfunctioning air handler in a Carthage Road attic and advised the homeowner to have the unit serviced.
On March 26, alarmed by a recent gas explosion in New York City, a Catherine Road resident asked firefighters to examine her gas meter because she had allegedly been smelling gas near the meter for about a year. Firefighters' meters did not detect the presence of any gas. They notified Con Edison for follow-up.
Firefighters shut power to an arcing electrical outlet in a Post Road house March 27. They advised the resident to call an electrician for service.
Firefighters called the water department about a fire hydrant that was damaged in a car accident on Post Road March 29.
On March 29, firefighters turned off a stove in a Wakefield Road house because the owner smelled gas. Con Edison was notified.
This week, firefighters assisted at three car accidents in the village and on the Hutchinson River Parkway. They responded to two false carbon monoxide alarms and seven false fire alarms caused by device malfunction, construction work, a smoke machine, cooking smoke and dust.
This report covering police and fire department activity from March 23-29 was compiled from official information.
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Missing woman reunited with Yonkers family and more from the Scarsdale Police
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A taxi driver realized his passenger was confused about her address in Scarsdale, so the driver came to headquarters for help around midnight March 18. Police asked the woman for her name and looked up her address, which was a Scarsdale P.O. within the jurisdiction of Yonkers. Officers called Yonkers police for assistance and learned that they had just released a missing person's report for someone matching the woman's name and description. A Yonkers police officer and the woman's son came to headquarters to pick her up.
Identity theft
On March 18, a Lockwood Road resident reported someone filed a fraudulent 2014 tax return in his name. He learned about it after receiving a letter regarding a suspicious return. He notified the IRS, and the IRS started a fraud investigation.
On March 21, a Dobbs Terrace man reported someone fraudulently used his credit card for at least two transactions totaling approximately $25. Additionally, an attempt to process a $700 charge was declined. The man still had the credit card in his possession and did not know how his information had been compromised.
Dispute
A Greenacres resident reported receiving several phone calls and texts instructing the resident to stay away from the caller/texter March 18. The resident did not know who was sending the messages, but a counselor familiar with the incident suggested the messages might be coming from a friend with whom the resident had been in a dispute. Later the counselor confirmed this and said the two friends had resolved their dispute.
Bottles and cans
A Richelieu Road homeowner reported seeing a woman going through her garbage at 7 a.m., March 18. Police drove to the street and saw a woman carrying a large plastic bag full of bottles and cans. The woman said she had removed the bottles and cans from recycling bins placed on public property and had not taken anything from private property. She said she wanted to return the bottles and cans for their deposits.
Footprints
A Kingston Road homeowner reported footprints close to the perimeter of his house March 16. His housekeeper said she saw the man and described him as wearing a white jacket. Later the homeowner realized the man was a pest control technician who had been conducting an inspection.
Welfare check
A concerned friend asked police to check the welfare of an elderly Chateaux Circle resident March 19. Police learned the resident had been taken to White Plains Hospital Center and admitted for care. Police informed the concerned friend.
Bus ride
A Beeline bus driver stopped his bus at Post and Crane roads and asked police to address an incident in which a passenger allegedly made threatening statements toward the driver March 16. The passenger admitted to making a comment after the driver allegedly touched the passenger's leg while asking for the fare. The passenger was given a transfer slip and was asked to leave the bus.
Blocked in
A subcontractor and a general contractor had a dispute at a Murray Hill Road job site March 18. The subcontractor told police he no longer wanted to work on the job, and the general contractor allegedly blocked the roadway preventing the subcontractor from leaving. The general contractor moved his car before police arrived.
Scofflaw
While issuing a parking ticket at an expired meter on East Parkway March 17, police realized the car had an active Scofflaw status for unpaid parking tickets totaling $480. Police called a towing company, but the owner arrived on the scene first. Police told the driver she needed to resolve the unpaid parking tickets at Scarsdale Village Justice Court to avoid having the car impounded.
On March 18, a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta parked on Depot Place was identified as having active Scofflaw status. Police called a tow truck, and the car was impounded.
Pedestrian hit
On March 20, a man came to headquarters and reported being struck in the leg by a car while walking in a marked crosswalk at Popham Road and Depot Place March 19. The driver allegedly asked the man if he was OK following the accident, and the man said he was. The man wanted to report the accident.
Cars and roads
Police issued a summons to the owner of a car parked in violation of a two-hour parking restriction on Lockwood Road March 16.
An area of Murray Hill Road was closed due to a fallen tree leaning on electrical wires March 17.
A tree pulled down wires at the intersection of Stonehouse and Crane roads March 17.
Police removed a large branch from Palmer Avenue March 17.
A caller reported a possible water main break in front of a Fox Meadow Road house March 17. On scene, police observed a small amount of pooling water on the roadway. They deduced it was caused by melting snow.
An area around Palmer Avenue and Bansom Road was hazardous due to ice March 17. Police stood by until the highway department arrived with salt.
Police notified the highway department about a storm drain cover that got pushed out of place March 18.
Police directed traffic around a disabled car on Fenimore Road while the driver waited for a tow March 20.
A person driving on Post Road reported receiving a flat tire after striking a large rock in the roadway March 21. Since the loose rock had been part of a homeowner's house number display, patrol spoke with the homeowner about the hazardous condition of the deteriorating display. The homeowner promised to have her husband call a contractor for repair.
Police put flares around a disabled car awaiting roadside assistance on Fenimore Road March 21.
Eleven accidents were reported in the village and on parkways this week.
Dog
A woman found a loose Golden Retriever on Weaver Street near the Hutchinson River Parkway exit March 21. The dog was not wearing tags. Police called New Rochelle Humane Society, and a representative picked up the dog. Police also issued a citation for the owner, should the dog be claimed.
Civil matter
A Burgess Road man complained about construction vehicles parked on the driveway he shares with a neighbor March 21. Police advised the man it was a civil matter.
Village code
A truck driver was attempting to deliver milk to DeCicco Marketplace at 5:30 a.m., March 16. When police told him village code prohibited deliveries before 7 a.m., the driver apologized and stated he was new to the route. Patrol spoke with the store manager, who said he would speak with vendors about appropriate delivery times.
Following up on a report of an "incessantly barking" dog in the area of Eton and Greendale roads March 19, police heard a dog barking but could not find the address of origin before the barking stopped.
People were using snow blowers on Fenimore and Mamaroneck roads shortly before midnight March 21. Police informed them the noise was in violation of village code.
Lost and found
A passerby reported finding six store security tags, an empty Rogaine container and a box of Crest Whitener Strips on the ground near Boniface Circle parking meters March 16. Most of the items were inside a shopping bag; however, a few security tags were lying directly on the sidewalk. According to police, the items appeared to have been in the snow and sustained water damage.
A woman found an iPhone while walking her dog on Brewster Road March 17. Police vouchered it at headquarters for safekeeping.
On March 18, a Greenacres Avenue mother reported her son left his iPhoone on a bus.
While a police aide was directing traffic at East Parkway and Spencer Place, a passerby handed him a set of car keys found near the train station platform March 20. They were vouchered at headquarters for safekeeping.
Fire
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a reported natural gas odor in a Palmer Avenue store March 16. Initial observations by firefighters did not detect the presence of any gas.
Primary electrical wires fell and were burning on Stonehouse Road March 17. Firefighters established a safe a zone and stood by for Con Edison.
Firefighters disconnected an air compressor with an overheated motor in a Brewster Road building March 18. They used a CO2 extinguisher to cool the overheated motor.
Firefighters assisted with a broken water main outside a Catherine Road house while waiting for the water department March 19.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a natural gas leak inside a Ridgecrest West house March 19. A water leak inside a crawl space was wetting electrical wires. The power supply was turned off to protect these areas.
Called to investigate a smoke odor behind Fox Meadow School, firefighters found a young boy burning wood in a pit behind a Butler Road house March 19. Firefighters extinguished the fire. Investigation revealed that the boy was using many methods to burn and melt metal. Firefighters advised the boy's mother that her son's activities should be supervised by an adult. The fire inspector and police were notified.
A doorbell switch got stuck and overheated at a Greenacres Avenue house March 19. Firefighters disconnected the doorbell wires and advised the homeowner on a course of action.
An air handler overheated in a Morris Lane house March 20. Firefighters shut down the unit and notified a maintenance person at the house.
A Donellan Road resident called firefighters about a small amount of ground water seeping into the basement March 21. It was not enough water to pump out.
A dimmer switch overheated in a Brite Avenue kitchen March 21. Firefighters shut power at the circuit breaker and advised the resident to call for service.
A Crossway resident was accidentally locked out of the house March 22. Firefighters helped the resident get back inside.
This week, firefighters assisted at two car accidents in the village and on the Hutchinson River Parkway. They responded to four false carbon monoxide alarms and seven false fire alarms caused by device malfunction, cooking smoke, sweating pipes, lint and smoke from a toaster oven.
Scarsdale Village Justice Court
Stephen J. Broege pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated (first offense). The court ordered him to install an ignition interlock device in his car for one year. The case was adjourned to April 29 for sentencing.
Giuliano N. Campedeli pleaded guilty to disobeying a traffic control device and the reduced charge of driving without a license. He was fined $380.
N.R. Deleon-Lopez returned on a probation bench warrant. The warrant was vacated, and bail was set at $150. The case was adjourned to April 8.
Jonathan Fernandez did not appear in court on charges of third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, as directed. His bail of $100 was forfeited, and a bench warrant was issued.
Sandro Giambrone pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of driving while ability impaired. His license was suspended for 90 days, with a 20-day stay. He was fined $560, and his bail was exonerated. He was ordered to attend a MADD Victim Impact Panel and a drinking and driving program organized by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles. He also pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct, for which he was granted a conditional discharge and fined $125.
Robert L. Kraselnik pleaded guilty to DWI (first offense). The court ordered him to install an ignition interlock device in his car. The case was adjourned to April 29 for sentencing.
Luis Mordan pleaded guilty to DWI (first offense). His license was suspended for 90 days, with a 20-day stay. He was fined $900. He was granted a one-year conditional discharge and ordered to install an ignition interlock device in his car for one year. He was also ordered to attend a MADD Victim Impact Panel and a drinking and driving program organized by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles.
Omar Anthony Pulido pleaded guilty to DWI (first offense). His license was suspended for 90 days, with a 20-day stay. He was fined $900. He was granted a one-year conditional discharge and ordered to install an ignition interlock device in his car for one year. He was also ordered to attend a MADD Victim Impact Panel and a drinking and driving program organized by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles.
A $20,000 bond was posted for Brian M. Quiman, who was charged on March 7 with second degree driving while ability impaired, fifth degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, fifth-degree possession of marijuana and four vehicle and traffic violations. The case was adjourned to April 22.
Elliott P. Rivera pleaded guilty to the reduced charges of driving without a license and disobeying a traffic control device. He was granted a conditional discharge and fined $128.
Owen Sterling was arraigned on charges of DWI (first offense), aggravated DWI and speeding. His license was suspended pending prosecution, and he was assigned, for evaluation, to Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities.
The court issued two warrant letters to defendants who did not appear in court as directed.
Adjournments included cases with the following charges: DWI, DWI with a blood alcohol content of .08 of one percent, third- and second-degree possession of a forged instrument, fraudulently obtaining drugs, fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, possession of a hypodermic needle, possession of marijuana, driving while ability impaired, second-degree assault, probation violation, third-degree grand larceny, petit larceny, second-degree criminal contempt, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, second-degree use of drug paraphernalia and various village code violations.
This report covering police and fire department activity from March 16-22 and the Scarsdale Village Justice Court calendar from March 18 was compiled from official information.
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Brewster Road Man Confronts Suspect Breaking into Cars
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At 11:30 p.m., a Brewster Road resident reported a man dressed in black clothes and a hoodie was possibly stealing from parked cars in the area. The resident first saw the man rummaging though a neighbor's parked car. When the suspicious man crossed the street and approached the resident's car, the resident opened the front door and shouted, "Can I help you?" Reacting to this confrontation, the suspect ran north on Brewster Road. Police canvassed the area for the suspect and called White Plains and Greenburgh police departments about sending patrol units to bordering streets.
Stolen clothes
A package of children's clothing was delivered to a Brite Avenue house and stolen from the porch March 5. The total value of the merchandise was $124.28.
Stolen sneakers
On March 7, a Fox Meadow Road resident reported items were stolen from her 2009 Toyota overnight. A pair of silver spinning shoes in a red Lulu Lemon bag and a second shopping bag were among the items taken from the unlocked car. The woman's phone charger was also moved from its spot and left on the driver's seat.
Family matters
A woman told police her son had recently been admitted to a hospital for a possible drug overdose, and he was no longer welcome in her house March 4. She told police she believed her son had a hidden stash of drugs in the house, and she wanted him arrested if he was found on the premises. About an hour later, police went to the house because the son was outside, and the mother was not home. The son said he did not have a house key, and he wanted to pick up clothes. Shortly thereafter, the boy's father arrived. He picked up the son for an appointment at St. Vincent's medical center.
On March 7, a mother asked police for help with her 14-year-old son who was disobeying her and walking to the high school to play basketball, despite a shoulder injury. The mother told police her son was not permitted to play basketball due to medical reasons. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the boy. He said he was walking to the high school to play basketball, even though he understood both his mother and his doctor had forbidden it. Police helped the mother and the boy reach a compromise whereby the boy could attend the basketball game but not play the game.
On March 8, a boy called police because of a dispute with his father over medication. When officers arrived at the boy's house, the boy and his father said they did not need assistance with their family matter.
Houses
While addressing a gas leak caused by a cracked boiler in a Fairview Road house March 3, police determined the house to be uninhabitable due to a lack of heat, stacks of paper and other miscellaneous items piled up in rooms. The resident was having difficulty walking, and patrol called her son. He said he would go to his mother's house after work to turn off water, drain the pipes and take his mother to an alternate location for the night. The village building and fire inspectors and a representative from adult protective services are following up.
Responding to a report of an open garage door at an abandoned River Road house, police went to the house to investigate March 6. They found garage and interior doors ajar. The house was deemed not only to be disorderly, but also dangerous because of an extreme state of disrepair. Police found signs of recent maintenance work in the house, including painter's tools and dated winterization seals on toilets. However, according to the police report, the work did not remedy the house's state of serious neglect. Further investigation revealed rotted stairs leading to the basement. For safety reasons, police determined these stairs should not be used. Evidence of vermin was present throughout the house in the form of droppings and carcasses left in glue traps. The building department placed additional warning placards around the house, and the public works department placed new locks on the house. The dispatcher attempted to reach listed contacts for the house, but she was unsuccessful. The dispatcher called a Bank of America representative who had previously contacted police regarding a welfare check of the previous homeowner. The bank representative said the previous homeowner had passed away. The representative offered to try reaching out to the previous homeowner's family.
Harassment
At approximately 4 a.m., March 7, a woman walked into headquarters to report she had been assaulted in an altercation that took place at the intersection of Post and Mamaroneck roads. Police called Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps, but the woman refused medical assistance.
A woman who turned into a parking lot on Crane Road reported that a man followed her and took pictures of her car March 8. The man allegedly took issue with the way the woman was driving and yelled at her. The man left the scene before police arrived. The woman described him as white, approximately 60 years old, with a medium build.
Identity theft
On March 3, an Ogden Road man reported someone fraudulently opened an account with Verizon Wireless in his name. He learned about it after receiving a Verizon bill for $60.40. Verizon's fraud department was made aware of the fraud and closed the account.
On March 3, a Park Road man reported several credit cards were fraudulently opened in his name. He learned about it after a one of the credit card providers called him looking for more information Feb. 26. The man told the provider the account application was fraudulent, and the account was closed. The man checked his credit report and noticed other fraudulent accounts at Walmart and TJ Maxx, as well as another fraudulent attempt to open an account at Pier 1. The man closed the accounts and alerted the credit monitoring bureaus.
Fake checks
On March 4, an Overhill Road business owner reported receiving four calls from various banks. These calls were in regard to fraudulent checks allegedly written against the woman's business account and mailed to various people. Each check was written for $2,950 and appeared to be issued against a PNC Bank account in the name of the Overhill Road business. The business, however, does not have any accounts with PNC Bank.
Scam
On March 6, a Carstensen Road man reported someone was using his name and personal information in attempts to solicit money from women, through a dating website called Christianmingle.com. On Dec. 2, February 13 and March 4, different women, from North Carolina, Canada, and California, contacted the man to follow up on conversations they thought they had been having with him. In two cases, the women said they had received pictures of the man's driver's license by mail and were asked to send money to the man. Police determined the alleged driver's license shown to the women was a forged license. The Carstensen Road man said he never had an account with Christianmingle.com. He informed the dating site about the suspect's fraudulent profile, the suspect's attempts to solicit money and other details.
Computer data
A Brook Lane woman said she responded to a pop-up solicitation on her computer and paid for a company to remotely access her computer and "remove viruses" March 6. Later, she learned from a Best Buy "Geek Squad" member that the other company was not legitimate. The woman said she did not provide any financial or personal information to the company that allegedly "cleaned" her computer, but she was concerned that her personal information might have been compromised. Police advised her to inform the three credit reporting bureaus of the potential security breach.
Housekeeping
A housekeeper employed in a Sherbrooke Road house called police to help mediate a disagreement with her employer March 4. The housekeeper said she was cleaning the house and had to leave for a quick errand. When she returned, the employer allegedly yelled at her, told her to leave and said she would not be paid. Police advised the housekeeper that the issue was a civil matter. Police suggested she contact the original hiring agency for help in recovering the funds.
Scofflaw
On March 2, a parking enforcement officer on East Parkway noticed a parked car associated with a scofflaw offense. Patrol issued a citation and towed the car to the police impound lot.
Parking ticket
Patrol intervened in a dispute between a parking enforcement officer and a driver who received a parking ticket on Scarsdale Avenue March 4. The parking enforcement officer felt the man was harassing him. The man said he only wanted the parking enforcement officer's badge number, with regard to summonses he received. Patrol advised the man that any issues regarding summonses should be addressed in court.
Pedestrian's foot
On March 3, an elderly man driving a silver Mercedes ran over a pedestrian's foot on Garth Road. The pedestrian was crossing Garth Road, eastbound, when the accident occurred. The pedestrian refused medical attention. The driver left the scene.
Help
At the direction of Eastchester police, Scarsdale officers checked the welfare of a Lyons Road woman March 4. She was not home, and a neighbor thought the woman might be with a boyfriend.
At the request of a neighbor concerned about an open house door, police checked the welfare of a Montgomery Road resident March 6. The resident was OK.
A Scarsdale woman was disoriented and got off at the wrong bus stop, somewhere in Eastchester, March 7. Eastchester police called Scarsdale police to help the woman get home because she said she did not have any money to pay for an additional bus ride. Patrol helped the woman get home safely.
Parked car
A Cushman Road resident was concerned about a dark SUV parked in front of his house with its lights on at 10:30 p.m., March 4. Patrol spoke with the driver, who was employed by a car service. He said he had just dropped off a passenger and wanted to take a brief nap before picking up his next client.
Road rage
A woman called police because she felt another driver was harassing her on the Hutchinson River Parkway and followed her off the parkway March 6. According to the woman, the male driver followed her, got out of his car and yelled at her. She feared for her safety, she said. According to the male driver, the woman deliberately slammed on her brakes as he was driving behind her, nearly causing a few accidents. Police admonished both drivers about their actions leading up to the present incident.
Cars and roadways
After helping push a stalled car out of the intersection of Post and Edgewood roads March 2, police called a tow to assist the driver.
Police guided a driver out of a snow bank after her car got stuck at Post and Farley roads March 3.
Police notified New Rochelle public safety officials about tree limbs hanging over the New Rochelle side of Weaver Street March 3.
A car with a New Jersey license plate was parked on Beechwood Lane, hindering snow removal March 3. Attempts to locate the owner were unsuccessful, so patrol issued a summons.
After a caller complained about a large pothole on Fenimore Road, police followed up with the highway department and checked on traffic cones already placed in the hole March 4.
After a motorist complained, police notified the highway department about two large potholes on Burgess Road and placed traffic cones there to warn motorists.
In order to facilitate snow removal efforts March 5, police asked a driver to move his car from Fairview Road.
A car slid off Murray Hill Road and hit a snow-covered retaining wall March 5. The homeowner was concerned the wall might be damaged. Police gave the homeowner information about the car's registered owner and its insurance policy number.
A driver called police because she was having difficulty opening her car's gas cap March 5. Police directed gas station employees on Post Road to help the woman open her gas cap.
Police asked Circle Road contractors to move their cars and park in such as way as to not impede traffic flow March 6.
Police erected barricades around a large pothole at Church and Rectory lanes March 6. The highway department was notified for repair.
At the request of a driver with a disabled car on Crane Road, police contacted a towing service for assistance March 7.
Seven car accidents were reported in the village this week.
Dog
A woman found a loose white terrier on Brewster Road near Fox Meadow School March 4. The dog was wearing a blue sweater with a snowflake design on the back. Police contacted New Rochelle Humane Society, and the dog was taken there. Approximately four hours later, the dog's owner contacted police to report her dog was missing. Police directed her to New Rochelle Humane Society and issued her village code violation summonses and a dog impound fee.
Water
Firefighters shut water to a broken pipe in a Palmer Ave. basement March 2.
A water pipe broke in a second-floor bathroom in a Brookby Road house March 3.
Firefighters shut down water, gas and electricity. Firefighters advised the homeowner's representative to call a plumber and the insurance company.
An ice dam was causing water to leak through a Sheldrake Road roof March 4.
A sewer backed up into a Tompkins Road basement March 4.
On March 4, police reported a Rugby Lane water main break to the water department.
Village code
After neighbors complained of noise after 1 a.m., March 6, on both Roosevelt Place and Ridgecrest West, police advised landscapers to stop using snow blowers at that hour. Each team of landscapers apologized and said they would resume work in the morning.
Lost and found
A driver reported losing his license plate while parked on Spencer Place March 4.
A woman lost her cell phone in village center March 7.
Fire
Firefighters investigated a natural gas odor on Hampton Road and stood by for Con Edison March 2.
An electrical outlet was smoking in a Tompkins Road kitchen March 3. Firefighters determined that water from a previous leak inside the wall was causing water to come in contact with the back of the outlet, causing plastic around the outlet to burn. Firefighters shut electricity at the breaker and removed the outlet from the wall. They used thermal imaging cameras to confirm there wasn't any heat elsewhere in the walls. The homeowner was advised to call an electrician.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a curb box gas leak on Ferncliff Road March 3.
A Saxon Woods Road resident reported her stove's gas burners were igniting and shutting off after several minutes March 4. An appliance technician confirmed the stove was in working order. Firefighters notified Con Edison of a possible gas pressure problem.
Firefighters notified Con Edison about elevated carbon monoxide levels in a Madison Road house March 4. Con Edison shut gas to the boiler and hot water heater. Firefighters advised the resident to service both appliances and check the corresponding flues for clogs. Firefighters set up a large electric fan to ventilate the house.
Firefighters helped Con Edison check houses for possible natural gas infiltration after a leak was detected in a Cornell Street sewer.
On March 4, firefighters shut off an overheating boiler in a Madison Road house. They advised the homeowner to call for service.
Firefighters checked a Madison Road house for possible gas infiltration from a nearby gas leak March 4.
Water was standing in a second floor bathroom and dripping through first floor light fixtures in a Brittany Close house March 5. Firefighters traced the problem to a broken toiler. They shut the water supply and electricity in affected areas. The homeowner was advised to call a plumber and electrician.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a leaking gas meter on Valley Road March 5.
A smoky haze in a Copper Beech Lane house was caused by a burnt out fan motor in a forced air heating unit March 6. Firefighters shut gas and electricity to the unit and advised the homeowner to call for service.
A gas meter was squeaking in a Fox Meadow Road house March 6. Firefighters advised Con Edison.
Firefighters called Con Edison about carbon monoxide coming from a two forced air heating units in a Montgomery Road house March 6.
Firefighters notified the building department about a sinkhole located near the end of a Johnson Road driveway March 7.
A Murray Hill Road house was leaking carbon monoxide March 8. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison and ventilated the house.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak in a sanitary manhole on Mamaroneck Road March 8.
A gas fireplace would not turn off in a Mohican Trail house March 8. Firefighters shut gas to the fireplace.
This week, firefighters responded to two false carbon monoxide alarms and 11 false fire alarms caused by device malfunction, contractors' work, leaking water, burnt toast, smoke from a pizzeria and shower steam.
Arrests on warrant
On March 4, police arrested Steven Mark Shapiro, 62, of Southbury, Connecticut, on the strength of an active bench warrant previously issued out of Scarsdale Village Justice Court on Dec. 24. Shapiro was directed to appear at Scarsdale Village Justice Court that day.
On March 6, Jonathan Fernandez, 22, of Mount Vernon, surrendered himself on the strength of an active bench warrant previously issued out of Scarsdale Village Justice Court. While at headquarters, police learned of an active warrant for Fernandez issued out of New York City. Patrol called NYPD, but NYPD officers said they would not respond to Scarsdale to arrest Fernandez at that time. Fernandez was released on $100 cash bail posted by his mother. He was issued an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court on March 18.
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Nelson Road House Burglarized While Homeowner Was Out of Town
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A Nelson Road house was burglarized while the homeowner was out of town from March 4 to March 9. Upon coming home from the airport on March 9, the homeowner first noticed her dining room cabinet wide open. Further investigation uncovered an open window in the dining room and a broken window shade. Upstairs, a light was on in the playroom, and the master bedroom was ransacked. Dresser drawers and nightstand drawers were open, and the small drawers of a jewelry box were taken out. The homeowner told police jewelry and a laptop computer were missing from the master bedroom. Detectives investigated the house and found several open and unsecured windows in the dining room. An exterior check of the house uncovered signs of force on a secured window; however, this window did not appear to be the point of entry. While police were investigating, a key holder was called to the house. The key holder said he picked up mail at the house on March 6. At that time, he noticed the front door ajar and the dining room cabinet open. He called the homeowner's husband, and notified him of his findings before he secured the house and left. Police are following up.
Telephone fraud
On March 12, an Eton Road woman advised that her online Verizon account was fraudulently accessed, her number was changed and all calls were being forwarded to a landline number in Florida. She learned about it by an automated call from Verizon, advising her that her account pin number had been changed.
Anti-Semitic message
A Heathcote woman reported her college-age son came home and received an anonymous and unidentified cell phone call from a man who made anti-Semitic statements March 12. Detectives are actively investigating the incident through cooperative work with the Westchester County District Attorney's Office Bias Crimes Task Force.
Disorderly conduct
A Jefferson Road man said a group of kids stopped their car in front of his house and started honking the horn for no legitimate reason around 9 p.m., March 13. The man said he went outside and "had a few words" with the kids about the honking. The kids drove away, heading north on Jefferson Road.
Around midnight March 14, a caller reported a white, slightly overweight man tore cardboard signs from the ground that had been posted by Alcott Montessori School. Police canvassed the area and found a man matching the description of the suspect. There was blood on his hands, which he said had been caused by falling into rocks after slipping on ice. He told police he had been at Chat in the village and was walking home. He did not admit to pulling signs from the ground. Police examined the signs and saw little evidence of damage. Police put the signs back in place and picked up a few rocks that had fallen out of a crumbling rock wall near school property.
Shelter
Police drove a homeless man to a New Rochelle shelter around 3 a.m., March 14.
Who's that?
While a Claremont Road resident was away, video surveillance equipment was monitoring her house. On March 10, she noticed a white man on her property, captured on video. She notified police, and officers went to her house. The man was no longer there. Police noted fresh footprints in the snow leading to the exterior meter box on the side of the house. According to the report, there were no signs of criminality.
Pursuit
At 2:28 a.m., March 12, Harrison police advised Scarsdale police about an active vehicle pursuit, possibly headed toward Scarsdale. Scarsdale police mobilized to assist and to monitor jurisdictional borders. The pursuit by Harrison police quickly shifted to a more southward direction, and by 12:31 a.m., further assistance by Scarsdale police was no longer needed.
School bus accident
On March 13, a man reported a school bus drove down Rectory Lane, smashed the mirror of his parked car and kept going without stopping to address the accident.
Road sign
A "No Left Turn" road sign fell onto a passing car on East Parkway March 15. Based on weather conditions, police believed a gust of wind might have blow the sign over.
Cars and roadways
The dispatch desk notified the water department about flooding on Madison Road March 9.
Patrol set up flares around a disabled car at Post and Crane roads March 9.
The water department assisted with a water condition on Greendale Road March 9.
A parked car was blocking a Bell Road woman's driveway March 9. She could not get in her driveway; nor could her son move his car out of the driveway. Patrol contacted the owner of the car, and he promised to move it within a few minutes.
On March 10, police stood while a Mamaroneck Road driver waited for a towing service to help her with a flat tire.
On March 11, police saw 23 cars parked in violation of village parking ordinances on Wayside Lane. Appropriate summonses were issued.
Police met with Westchester County police to examine a depression on Weaver Street at the Hutchinson River Parkway northbound exit ramp March 11. Officials thought the depression was a large pothole – not a sink hole. Orange cones were placed in the depression to alert motorists, and the highway department was notified.
A car got a flat tire after striking a pothole at the intersection of Palmer Avenue and Wynmor Road March 11.
A gray Mercedes-Benz was blocking the entrance to Christie Place garage March 12. Police were unable to contact the owner; so a tow truck was called. While waiting for the tow truck to arrive, the owner returned and moved the car. Patrol issued a summons for the parking violation.
On March 12, a caller reported an elderly male driver was stuck at Hutchinson Avenue and Meadow Road, with numerous traffic cones wedged beneath his car. When police arrived, the driver was gone. However, police noted numerous traffic cones scattered across the road. Patrol placed the traffic cones back in their appropriate places to warn drivers of large potholes in the roadway.
Twelve car accidents were reported in the village this week.
Dogs
At 10 p.m. and 11 p.m., March 14, police received reports of a loose dog at Drake and Post roads. Around 11:40, they received a report of a barking dog behind a Drake Road house. Patrol notified the homeowner who did not realize the dog had gotten out of the house. He brought the dog back inside, and police advised him of village code regarding loose dogs and noise.
On March 15, police contacted the owner of a loose dog found at Oak Lane and Cohawney Road. The owner said her parents had been watching the dog, and the dog must have gotten out through a hole in her parents' backyard fence.
Village code
After a Greenacres resident complained of early morning noise on the street, patrol advised a contractor of village code regarding noise and construction work in the village March 10.
Lost and found
On March 9, a man reported losing an orange Velcro wallet in the village. The wallet contained his driver's license, gift cards, $100 cash and credit cards. Since losing the wallet, the man noticed $500 in fraudulent charges on one of his credit card accounts.
A person found an American Express credit card on Fox Meadow Road and brought it to headquarters March 9. Police notified American Express, and a representative said the company would attempt to notify the cardholder.
On March 11. Police found a children's jacket and gloves in the lobby of the public safety headquarters building. They vouchered the coat and gloves at headquarters for safekeeping.
A Boulevard woman could not find her cell phone in her house March 14. She believed she misplaced the phone somewhere in her bedroom. Police found the phone under her bed.
Fire
Firefighters shut water to a leaking hot water heater in a Park Road house March 9.
A Secor Road garage door was frozen to the ground March 9. Firefighters used a shovel and hand tools to remove ice from the base of the door, so the homeowner could open it.
A nephew checking on his uncle's vacant and unheated Greendale Road house discovered a broken water pipe in the basement. Firefighters, with the help of the water department, shut water to the house. The nephew already had a pump in place to pump out accumulated water.
Firefighters helped White Plains fire department attack and extinguish a bas fire in the parking lot of the Saxon Woods pool, on Mamaroneck Road, March 10.
Kids coming home from school were accidentally locked out of their Carstensen Road house March 10. Firefighters checked their IDS and helped them get into their house.
A resident reported a strong rotten egg smell on Greendale Road March 10. After confirming the odor was not related to a natural gas leak or other hazardous condition, firefighters advised the resident to contact the highway department if the odor did not subside.
Con Edison was already on the scene of a reported gas leak on Penn Blvd. when firefighters notified them about a resident's complaint about an outdoor gas odor March 12.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of positive explosive gas readings in a sanitary sewer on Montgomery Road March 12.
A gas odor on Edgewood Road was possibly coming from a recent Con Edison excavation March 13.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Chase Road March 13.
The report of a burning odor in a Popham Road building was unfounded March 14.
Smoke accumulated in a Springdale Road house due to the use of a fireplace with a closed flue March 14. Firefighters opened windows for ventilation and instructed the resident on proper fireplace use.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas odor coming from a recent Con Edison excavation on Wilmot Road March 14.
This week, firefighters assisted three car accidents in the village and on parkways. They responded to six false carbon monoxide alarms and 12 false fire alarms caused by device malfunction, blown-in insulation, cooking smoke, steam from a dry boiler, construction dust, floor sanding and maintenance work.
This report covering police and fire department activity from March 9-14 was compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Hartsdale man arrested for DWI; Fire in Dickel Road house
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Responding to a report of an erratic driver traveling west on Mamaroneck Road, police saw a 2014 Ford Escape turning left onto Post Road and followed it at 10:15 p.m., Feb. 28. The driver stopped abruptly on Post Road 100 feet before Fenimore Road and made a right turn from the left lane. Police then saw the driver of the Ford holding and viewing a cell phone in his right hand while driving. The Ford struck curbing on Fenimore Road between Ridgecrest East and Dobbs Terrace. A flat tire sustained from this action caused the Ford to roll to a stop near Brewster Road. Police spoke with the driver – Ryoichi Takamoto, 30, of Hartsdale – and noted his eyes were glassy and bloodshot. His breath smelled of alcohol. Furthermore, Takamoto was unable to successfully perform field sobriety tests, and an alcohol sensor test confirmed the presence of alcohol on his breath. A Datamaster test at headquarters later measured his blood alcohol level at .16 of one percent. Police arrested him on misdemeanor charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense) and operation of a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of at least .08 of one percent, as well as operation of a motor vehicle while using a portable electronic device, which is an infraction. Takamoto was released to a friend on his own recognizance. He was ordered to appear at Scarsdale Village Justice Court on March 4. His car was towed to the police impound lot.
Wall fire:
A plumber soldering pipes accidentally ignited insulation in a basement garage ceiling on Dickel Road Feb. 25. A small fire started in the plywood components of the ceiling and ignited insulation in the wall above the ceiling. The plumber extinguished the visible fire and then opened a wall in the bathroom above the garage to pull out smoldering insulation. Smoke was coming from the shower wall when firefighters arrived. They further opened the wall and used pressurized water to extinguish the smoldering studs and insulation. Firefighters continued to open the wall until they did not see any more burned studs. All insulation was removed from the affected walls. Using a heat detector, firefighters checked the house for hot spots and confirmed everything was safe. Con Edison was called to check the integrity of electrical systems within the house, and the village building inspector was notified.
Stuck:
While police stood by, firefighters helped a child maneuver his leg out of the slatted frame of a wooden bunk bed at 4 a.m., Feb. 26. They used vegetable oil to lubricate the leg, and a Hydra-ram was implemented to spread apart the wooden bed slats until the leg slid free. The child's leg was not injured. The bed frame experienced minor damage.
Harassed at the pump:
On March 1, a Brambach Road man felt harassed by the driver of a black SUV at a Scarsdale Avenue gas station. The man said he accidentally locked his keys in his car while pumping gas, causing other cars to back up in line. At that time, the SUV driver – described as a stocky, white man – slowly drove past the Brambach Road man, brushing the Brambach Road man's shoulder with the SUV's mirror. The driver got out of the car, shouted expletives and pushed the Brambach Road man. The driver then got back in his car and threatened to run over the man. The driver left the gas station, southbound on Scarsdale Avenue. Gas station employees witnessed the incident. Using license plate information, police attempted to speak to the SUV driver, but he was not home at his Lakeview Avenue house. The Brambach Road man said he just wanted to document the incident.
Jewelry store:
On Feb. 26, an employee of Wilson and Sons Jewelers called police to report two suspicious men in the store. The owner thought the men were attempting to steal jewelry through tactics of distraction but probably got alarmed when they heard the employee calling police. According to the owner, one man first entered the store alone, asking about Rolex watches. When the owner asked the man to identify models of interest, the man replied, "All of them." The owner felt this response was disingenuous. A few minutes later, a second man entered the store, walked around and pretended not to know the first man. The second man walked to the other side of the store and asked to see some pieces of jewelry. A few minutes later, after the employee was overheard calling police, both men left the store together. Patrol officers stopped the men in village center. They were each 21 years old. One was from Brooklyn; the other was from Jersey City, N.J. One of the men said he took a train to Scarsdale for the afternoon but could provide no legitimate reason for being in the village or the jewelry store. A warrant check was performed, and one man had an open warrant for the possession of marijuana, issued out of South Easton, Pennsylvania. The warrant file stated that South Easton police would only extradite the individual out of New Jersey. Therefore, after advising the men of the reasons for being stopped and questioned, police released them.
Identity theft:
On Feb. 23, a Spruce Lane woman reported someone used her credit card to purchase four tires online Feb. 20. The tires, valued at $1,108.52, were delivered to the woman's house, where the perpetrator apparently picked them up. The woman cancelled her credit card and disputed the fraudulent transaction.
Fraudulent tax return:
On Feb. 23, a Greenacres Avenue woman reported someone filed a fraudulent tax return using her Social Security number. She learned about if after receiving a letter from the IRS, stating her tax return had been submitted and a refund had been requested. She was advised to file an identity theft affidavit with the IRS.
Pedestrian hit:
A38-year-old Scarsdale man was struck by a silver Honda while walking east on Popham Road, crossing Church Lane, Feb. 23. The driver – a 47-year-old Scarsdale man – was turning left from Popham Road onto Church Lane when the accident occurred. The pedestrian suffered a leg injury but refused medical attention. No summonses were issued.
Stop sign:
A man reported seeing a Supertrans mini school bus drive through a stop sign at the intersection of Franklin and Stratton roads Feb. 25. Police contacted the bus company, and a supervisor addressed the complaint with the driver. The driver admitted the violation, and the supervisor said she would handle the matter internally.
Homeward bound:
On Feb. 27, an elderly woman stopped her car on East Parkway because she could not see well in the dark. She asked a stranger for help, and the stranger assisted her by parking her car in Merchant Lot. The stranger did not stay with the woman but notified a police aside in the village. Patrol contacted the superintendent of the woman's building. He picked her up at the train station and made arrangements to pick up her car. Patrol called the stranger who helped the woman and thanked him for his kindness.
Cars and roadways:
To alert drivers, police placed traffic cones in a large pothole at Wynmor and Secor roads Feb. 23. The highway department was advised for repair.
Patrol notified the water department about a possible water main break on Dobbs Terrace. A rapidly expanding patch of ice was addressed by highway workers who applied road salt Feb. 24. During salt application, police asked a resident to relocate his parked car so salt spreaders could adequately apply salt to the road.
A car became disabled after striking a pothole at the intersection of Popham and Lockwood roads Feb. 24. Police called a tow truck to move the car.
Patrol issued a citation to the registered owner of an orange Volkswagen parked in violation of a three-hour parking restriction on Elm Road Feb. 25.
Patrol stopped the 47-year-old Hartsdale driver of a 2006 Honda pickup truck, traveling east on Mamaroneck Road, because the driver was not wearing a seatbelt Feb. 25. A DMV check of the driver's license and registration showed the registration had been suspended for five unresolved parking ticket violations within twelve months. Police issued the driver appropriate summonses and removed the car's license plates. The car was towed to the driver's house.
A two-year-old accidentally got locked inside a car on School Lane Feb. 26. Police and the child's mother were able to get the child to unlock the car.
Police asked a driver to move his car from Springdale Road to facilitate snow removal Feb. 27.
A car got stuck on ice on Bypass Feb. 27. Patrol called a tow truck to pull it off the ice.
At the request of Westchester County police, patrol stood by while the driver of a disabled car waited for a towing service on the Bronx River Parkway at 11 p.m., Feb. 27.
Police notified the highway and water departments about a pothole on Griffen Avenue in which water was pooling, possibly from a water main break, Feb. 28.
On Feb. 28, the water department was informed about a water main break at Boulevard and Nelson Road.
Police helped Eastchester police find a car involved in a hit-and-run accident in Eastchester March 1. The car was parked on East Parkway, and the owner did not deny the accident. The owner cooperated with Eastchester police.
A car slid off Weaver Street during a snow storm March 1. Police helped the driver maneuver her car back onto the road so she could continue driving to her son's house.
Eleven car accidents were reported in the village this week.
Animals:
Several neighbors complained about incessant barking from an Old Lyme Road dog Feb. 23. After conversation with patrol, the dog owner brought the dog inside.
At 2:45 a.m., Feb. 26, a Gatehouse Road resident reported a neighbor's dogs had been barking all night. Upon arrival, police heard two dogs barking to each other. One dog was outside its house. The homeowner woke up and apologized for the noise. She said she had forgotten one of the dogs was outside before she went to bed. She let the dog back in the house, and the barking stopped.
A resident reported seeing a coyote running in the street near Sheldrake and Mamaroneck roads Feb. 26. It was gone when police arrived.
Signs:
Police issued a summons to a company that posted an advertising sign for restoration services on Weaver Street, in violation of village code, Feb. 25. Patrol removed the sign.
Lost and found:
On Feb. 25, a passerby found car keys for an Enterprise rental car at Park and Oxford roads. Police contacted the Enterprise agency in White Plains, and a representative came to headquarters to pick up the keys.
On Feb. 26, a woman reported losing her wallet and car key somewhere in the village. Police advised her to cancel her credit cards, inform the department of motor vehicles and inquire about changing her car key.
On Feb. 28, a Walworth Avenue resident told police he returned a leased Mercedes-Benz to a White Plains dealership. The plates were inadvertently destroyed, because the man did not realize he needed to surrender them to the department of motor vehicles. Since the car was still registered in the man's name, he needed a police report documenting the "lost" plates in order to properly cancel his registration.
On Feb. 28, a Meadow Road parent reported the loss of her 13-year-old son's iPhone.
Keys and an ID holder were found on Depot Place March 1. Police contacted the owner who picked up the items from headquarters.
Water and pipes
On Feb. 24, residents on Brown, Drake and Dickel roads reported water entering their houses from water mains. Police notified the water department. The incidents were unrelated.
Firefighters shut off the water supply in a Post Road bathroom because a broken pipe was causing water to leak into the garage Feb. 24.
A broken water pipe could not be isolated in a Kingston Road garage; so firefighters shut off the main water supply valve Feb. 24.
On Feb. 25, before firefighters arrived at the site of a water leak in a Lawrence Road basement, a neighbor isolated the pipe and turned off the water supply.
On Feb. 26, police, firefighters and water department personnel went into a Fox Meadow Road house where water was leaking from the second floor. Water and heat were turned off to prevent further damage, and a message was left for the homeowner.
Firefighters investigated the cause of water leaking into a laundry room in a Tauton Road East house Feb. 26. The water appeared to be coming from accumulated moisture in an unused flue pipe.
Police helped a Sycamore Road housekeeper turn off water in a second floor bathroom to prevent water from leaking through the garage ceiling Feb. 27.
A Brookby Road resident reported a broken water main Feb. 28. Patrol notified the water department.
Due to a burst pipe, firefighters turned off water in an Aspen Road house March 1.
Firefighters
On Feb. 23, firefighters put a malfunctioning Christie Place garage elevator out of service. Building management called for repair.
Firefighters helped open a Secor Road garage door that was stuck closed due to ice Feb. 23.
An oil burner backfired in an Olmsted Road house, releasing carbon monoxide Feb. 23. Firefighters ventilated the house, shut down the burner and advised the homeowner to contact a service technician.
On Feb. 24, a Spier Road homeowner reported a smoke odor coming from her barbecue grill. Firefighters investigated the grill and determined there was no problem. The odor was caused by sun rays heating up the grill. Firefighters turned off the grill as a precaution.
Firefighters spread absorbent on spilled automotive fluid on Popham Road Feb. 24.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas odor inside a Lawrence Road house Feb. 24.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a natural gas odor outside a Ramsey Road building Feb. 25.
Firefighters helped Con Edison employees check manholes for possible gas infiltration after a gas odor was discovered on Ferncliff Road Feb. 25.
Firefighters helped a Beechwood Lane resident change batteries in a smoke detector Feb. 26.
On Feb. 27, firefighters helped Con Edison employees check three Boulevard houses for possible gas infiltration after a gas leak was detected on the street.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a natural gas odor near an excavation site on Barry Road Feb. 27.
On Feb. 28, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a natural gas odor on Burgess Road.
A Catherine Road resident accidentally got locked out of her house March 1. Firefighters verified her identity and helped her get back in the house.
A fluorescent light bulb was emitting an electrical burning odor in a Lincoln Road bathroom March 1. Firefighters advised the resident to replace the bulb.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a natural gas odor coming from a Con Edison excavation site on Wakefield Road March 1.
This week, firefighters assisted at two car accidents in the village and on the Bronx River Parkway. They responded to three false carbon monoxide alarms and 16 false fire alarms caused by device malfunction, leaking water, shower steam, dust, foam insulation spray, oil burner maintenance, snow blower exhaust and cooking smoke. Scarsdale's Troop 2
This report covering police and fire department activity from Feb. 23 – March 1 was compiled from official information.
Scarsdale Troop 2 Scouts Attend First Aid Seminar at Scarsdale Police Department
Approximately 20 boy scouts and their parents from Scarsdale Troop 2 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Scarsdale attended two recent first aid seminars led by Scarsdale Police Department Sgt. Michael Siciliano, an assistant scoutmaster at Troop 2.
The merit badge workshops, which took place on Feb. 19 and March 2 in the Scarsdale police station, included instruction on how to triage injuries, handle broken bones, CPR, transporting an injured person, the proper use of personal protection equipment and more.
The two three-hour sessions were intended to prepare the scouts for the troop's annual Disaster Night, which will be held March 5 and will give them the chance to apply the lessons they learned.
Like other officers in the department, Siciliano is trained to respond to medical emergencies as well as being proficient in CPR and the use of automated external defibrillator devices.
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