Man Charged with Assault after Punching Co-worker at Holiday Party
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Following an investigation of reported assault between patrons at Chat bar and restaurant on Dec. 19, 2014, police arrested David M. Hill, 43, of New Rochelle, on Jan. 14. He was charged with second-degree assault, a felony. According to the police report of the original incident, a 33 year-old New York City man said he was assaulted while attending a law firm holiday party at Chat. At the party he was speaking to two members of his firm (including Hill) and got into a discussion about whiskey. A few minutes into it, Hill allegedly called the victim an idiot and said, "Who should I hit? You or him?" The victim told him that would be a bad idea and said that if they got into a fight, he (the victim) would win. At that point, the Hill allegedly handed the victim an empty glass and punched him in the forehead, causing a small cut. The victim went to the bathroom to clean up. Then, he left. He sought medical treatment but nothing needed to be done. He first spoke to members of the law firm but was not satisfied with their response. Evidence gathered from witness statements and recorded video surveillance supported the victim's account of the incident. On Jan. 14, the arrest was made in cooperation with a Westchester County probation officer, who was holding Hill at the Westchester County Probation Office, until Scarsdale detectives arrived. Following his arrest, Hill was served with an Order of Protection and was advised he must return to court on Jan. 21. As recommended by the District Attorney's Office, bail was set at $5,000. Hill was unable to post bail and was subsequently taken to Westchester County Jail. Some personal property, including a brown leather bag containing numerous personal papers and miscellaneous items, was not accepted at the jail; so police vouchered it at headquarters for safekeeping instead.
Mt. Vernon driver arrested for DWI
At 11:45 p.m., Jan. 17, patrol saw a 2012 Honda Minivan driving without any operational taillights on Post Road. Patrol caught up with the car at a traffic light, and the driver – Stephen J. Broege, 43, of Mt. Vernon – accelerated to approximately 54 miles per hour. Patrol was able to determine this speed by pacing Broege's car at a steady distance and speed. Patrol initiated a traffic stop near Wayside Lane and noticed Broege displayed signs of intoxication – including alcohol smelling breath and glassy eyes. Broege attempted but was unable to successfully perform field sobriety tests. Broege refused to take an alcohol sensor breath test. Based on patrol's observations and Broege's failure to successfully complete the field sobriety tests, Broege was arrested for driving while intoxicated. At 1:05 a.m., Broege agreed to take a Datamaster blood alcohol test, which measured his blood alcohol level at .16 of one percent. Broege was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving with .08 of one percent or more of alcohol in the blood, failure to submit to a breath test, speeding, and no tail lights. Police released Broege on his own recognizance at 3:40 a.m. He was ordered to return to court on Jan. 21.
Arrested Bronxville man wanted by Pennsylvania State Police
On Jan. 18, police officers were dispatched to Yonkers police headquarters to extradite Daniel Raymond Smith, 35, of Bronxville, on the grounds of an outstanding arrest warrant issued out of Scarsdale Village Justice Court on Dec. 3, 2014, for failing to appear on multiple vehicle and traffic charges. While processing Smith's arrest at headquarters, police determined there was also an outstanding warrant for Smith's arrest, previously issued by Pennsylvania State Police for charges of driving under the influence of drugs. Pennsylvania State Police were notified of Smith's arrest in Scarsdale, and they said they would come to extradite him. Smith was subsequently charged with being a fugitive from justice, a section of NYS penal law. Smith was arraigned on Scarsdale charges at Scarsdale Village Justice Court. Judge John Galloway ordered him to return to court on Jan. 21 and remanded him to Westchester County Jail to facilitate the extradition by Pennsylvania State Police.
Missing jewels
A Stratton Road woman called police because she thought workers employed by a junk removal service might have stolen a gold bracelet and a ring with a green stone from her bedroom jewelry box Jan. 16. The owner of the junk removal service said he had spoken with his workers, and each one had denied stealing the jewelry. Detectives went to the woman's house, interviewed each of the workers and searched the trucks, but the jewelry was not found.
Missing property
On Jan. 16, a Park Road woman reported several personal belongings were taken from her house without permission. The theft occurred sometime between Dec. 29, 2014 and Jan. 1, 2015. No further information was provided.
Stolen miter saw
On Jan. 17, an employee of Baek Min Presbyterian Church, on Murray Hill Road, reported a $200 miter saw and miscellaneous tools valued at $60 had been stolen from a storage shed sometime between Jan. 1 and 16. Including the incident involving the theft, the employee said the shed's lock had been pried off at least two times for the purpose of a break-in. These break-ins damaged the shed's door and the locks.
Identity theft
Someone fraudulently used a Rock Creek Lane man's Bloomingdale's credit card for two merchandise purchases in November 2014. On Jan. 9, the man received a letter containing information about an upgraded card from Bloomingdale's. The letter stated the man's new account status was due to the amount of his recent purchases. Because the man had not used his Bloomingdale's account since 2013, he became alarmed. He cancelled his credit card and informed a store representative of the fraudulent purchases. He reported the incident to police on Jan. 14.
On Jan. 17, a Stonehouse Road man reported someone attempted to fraudulently open at least two credit card accounts in his name on Jan. 10 and 11. The man learned about the attempts after receiving a call from Equifax, a credit reporting agency. Police advised the man to continue monitoring his credit reports as a precaution.
Broken light
While a Tisdale Road homeowner was away, she received a call from her landscaper on Jan. 12. He informed her that a post light in front of her house was broken. On Jan. 13, the homeowner reported the incident and told police the light had been damaged several times in the past. The fixture was valued at approximately $100.
Rental car not returned
On Jan. 16, an employee from the Avis Budget Group reported a rental car was not returned to its rental location on Scarsdale Avenue. According to the employee, the 2014 gray Ford Edge, with a Massachusetts registration, was rented to a Bronx man on Dec. 4. It was scheduled for return on Dec. 11. Numerous attempts to contact the renter by phone and certified mail were made, but the renter did not respond. Police called the renter and left a voicemail, advising him he could be charged, at the least, with third-degree unauthorized use of a vehicle, a misdemeanor.
Parking attendant hit by car
A 21-year-old Bronx man drove his 2010 Ford into the Overhill Road parking garage Jan. 15. He got out of the car without putting the car in park or closing the driver's side door. The Ford began to roll forward, striking a parked 2012 Honda with its open door. At that time, a parking attendant stepped in front of the car in an attempt to stop it from rolling further. The parking attendant's thumb was injured; however, he refused medical attention. The Bronx driver, who was nearby, was able to get back in the car, apply the brake and properly put it in park.
Gymnast on Carthage Road
Police questioned a man doing gymnastics in the middle of Carthage and Lincoln roads at 7:15 p.m., Jan. 12. The man said he was only "listening to music and getting exercise in the roadway." Police advised the man that since it was dark and raining, he might be better off heading home. The man agreed and left the street.
Anybody home?
Patrol noticed the front door of a Claremont Road house was open at 2 a.m., Jan. 13. No cars were parked outside. Additional units arrived, and two patrol officers went inside to check the house for possible criminal activity. In the meantime, other officers monitored the perimeter of the house. While searching the first floor of the house, the two patrol officers noticed the second floor of the house might be occupied. The officers announced their presence and were greeted by the homeowner. He said his son had been the last person to come home and might not have properly locked the door.
Smashed TV
Police responded to a Heathcote Road house after a neighbor reported the teenage boys were acting disorderly without adult supervision Jan 16. At the house, police spoke with the homeowner who explained the boys were filming an independent movie and smashed an old, broken TV on her property. She confirmed the boys' actions occurred with her authorization.
Too loud?
A Barry Road resident was becoming irate about noise made by Con Edison workers investigating a possible gas leak in the area at 2:30 a.m., Jan. 18. Con Edison workers asked police to stand by so they could perform their work without further trouble.
Are you ok?
Police checked the welfare of a Mamaroneck Road woman and noted she was OK Jan 14.
Cars and roadways
-Police advised a hitchhiker on Weaver Street that residents and passing motorists were complaining Jan. 12. The hitchhiker left the area.
-Police called tow trucks to remove cars stalled on Mamaroneck Road, Post Road and in the intersection between Cooper and Murray Hill roads Jan. 13.
-Responding to a report of a man walking in the roadway on Post Road, police encountered a man heading toward White Plains. He said he had enough money for a taxi but preferred to walk. Police advised him to walk only on the sidewalk and provided him with the telephone number of a cab company.
-A driver reported a provisionally repaired pot hole "broke apart" at Palmer Avenue and Heathcote Road Jan. 14. Police notified transportation officials for prompt repair of the pot hole.
-Police issued a village code violation summons for unnecessary noise to a driver who honked her horn at another driver who was slowing down for a yellow traffic light on East Parkway Jan. 15.
-Police notified Con Edison about a low hanging wire above Mamaroneck Road and Leatherstocking Lane Jan. 16. Cablevision was notified about a fallen cable wire in the same area.
-Police removed large branches and debris from Cushman Road and Willow Lane Jan. 16.
-Police called a tow truck for a motorist whose car had a flat tire on Mamaroneck Road Jan.16.
-A resident called police about ice on Barry Road Jan. 17. Police notified the highway department. The highway department, in turn, notified the water department because the icing condition seemed to be related to a water main break.
-Numerous cars were sliding on ice on village roadways Jan. 18. Police closed several roads, including Drake, Murray Hill and Heathcote roads, where ice conditions were especially bad. Fox Meadow Road was also closed because of flooding.
-Police helped several drivers move their cars to safe locations when the cars became disabled due to extremely icy conditions on Post, Murray Hill and Heathcote roads and Weaver Street Jan. 18.
-Police temporarily blocked traffic on Post Road to help a driver back out of her very steep and very icy driveway Jan. 18.
-Six car accidents were reported in the village this week.
Frozen pipes
Pipes froze and burst inside six houses in the village this week. Police and firefighters assisted in turning off the water supply and contacting homeowners or real estate agents to advise of flooding situations and related damages. Utilities affected by flooded equipment were turned off for safety, as needed. In locations where water was creating icing conditions, the highway department was notified as well.
Village code
After a neighbor complained of noise at 11:15 p.m., Jan. 13, police advised a Cushman Road contractor of village noise ordinances. The contractor said he was not working; he was only packing his tools.
Police spoke with contractors on Greenacres Avenue after neighbors complained of noise from heavy demolition machinery at 8 a.m., Jan. 14. The contractors said they were aware of village code and, while they might warm up their equipment prior to 8 a.m., they do not start work until after 8 a.m. Patrol reminded them to always abide by village regulations.
Lost and found
Police identified and notified the owner of a set of lost keys found on the top floor of Freightway Garage Jan. 13. Police put the keys in safekeeping at headquarters, pending the owner's retrieval.
Police found an LG cell phone on Scarsdale Avenue and notified the owner Jan. 14. The owner said he would come to headquarters later that day to pick up his phone.
A passerby reported an unattended backpack on an East Parkway sidewalk Jan. 15. Police opened the bag and noted it contained an Apple iPad, clothing and other miscellaneous items. Patrol contacted the owner's mother, who said she would pick up her son's backpack as soon as possible. In the meantime, the backpack and its contents were vouchered at headquarters for safekeeping.
An Oak Way man reported a missing license plate from his 2009 Toyota Corolla Jan. 18. The last time he saw the license plate was Jan. 15, when he parked the car in his driveway, he said.
While walking on Fenimore Road Jan. 16, a passerby found a blank HSBC check, a MetroNorth purchase receipt and a pair of eyeglasses on the ground. Patrol collected the items and contacted the owner. Shortly thereafter, the owner arrived at headquarters to pick up his property.
Police identified the owner of a license plate found at Scarsdale High School and returned the plate to him Jan. 17.
Fire
-Firefighters checked 10 Stonehouse Road houses for possible gas migration after natural gas was found in a nearby manhole Jan. 12. Con Edison was working on the scene.
-Firefighters shut power to wet circuits, related to a faulty washing machine, in a Dickel Road house Jan. 13.
-On Jan. 14, firefighters used bolt cutters to help police remove malfunctioning handcuffs from a person in police custody. The handcuff removal caused no injury to the person.
-Firefighters helped an elderly Garden Road homeowner replace a battery in a smoke detector Jan. 15.
-A Mohican Trail teenager accidentally dropped a cell phone out of a third-floor house window Jan. 16. The phone slid down the roof and landed in a gutter. Firefighters used an aerial truck to retrieve the phone.
-Firefighters examined a Hillview Dive house for possible abnormal heat in a dining room ceiling after the dining room light fixture flickered and shorted out Jan. 17. Firefighters advised the homeowner to keep the circuit breaker in the "off" position and call an electrician for service.
-Due to a burning odor in a Walworth Avenue basement, firefighters removed basement wall paneling and located an electrical wire that was shorting out due to water seeping in through the foundation wall Jan. 18. Firefighters isolated the circuit breaker and shut it off. They advised the homeowner to contact and electrician and a contractor to resolve the two issues.
-Firefighters shut the water supply to a sink backing up in a Barry Road house Jan. 18.
-Firefighters assisted a Harvest Drive resident with a water problem Jan. 18.
-Firefighters started a sump pump in a Brewster Road basement holding approximately three inches of water Jan. 18.
-Firefighters turned off the gas and electrical supply to a Webster Road hot water heater due to several inches of water in the basement Jan. 18. They advised the homeowner to install a sump pump.
-This week, firefighters assisted at two car accidents on parkways, one involving the extrication of an injured passenger from a smashed car. They responded to one false carbon monoxide alarm and nine false fire alarms caused by device malfunction, water leaking into a detector, cooking smoke, smoke from burnt food, construction dust and steam from a commercial iron.
Scarsdale Village Justice Court – Jan. 14, 2015
K.D. Pastilha pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of driving while ability impaired. Pastilha's driver's license was suspended for 90 days with a 20-day stay. Pastilha was fined $560 and ordered to attend a MADD Victim Impact Panel and a drinking and driving program organized by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles.
Pietro Russo pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of driving without a license and speeding. He was fined $386, plus an additional $140 in scofflaw lift fees.
The court issued one arrest warrant and one warrant letter to defendants who did not appear in court as scheduled.
Adjourned cases included the following charges: first-degree operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs, possession of marijuana, driving while intoxicated (first offense), DWI with a blood alcohol level of at least .08 of one percent. Aggravated DWI, driving while ability impaired, second-degree possession of a forged instrument, third-degree grand larceny, a breath test violation and various vehicle and traffic charges.
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Police Arrest White Plains Woman Found with Marijuana and Hypodermic Needles
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On Jan. 9, Scarsdale police arrested a 21 year-old woman from White Plains, on charges of unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation, and possession of a hypodermic needle, a misdemeanor. Shortly before midnight, police were dispatched to Brayton Road and Walworth Avenue because a woman was reported to be sleeping in her parked car, slumped over the steering wheel. Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps performed a medical evaluation, as her condition suggested a possible influence of drugs or alcohol; however, it was determined she did not present any obvious health issues. Furthermore, she was able to complete a field sobriety test without any signs of impairment. During the initial interview patrol noticed a hypodermic needle in plain view on the suspect's lap and an odor of marijuana coming from the car. A further search of the car uncovered an unspecified quantity of marijuana, 17 unused hypodermic needles and one used needle containing an unknown fluid. She was arrested and taken to headquarters. Her car was towed to the police impound lot. Following arrest processing, she was released on $100 cash bail. She was issued an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court on Jan. 21
Stolen bike
On Jan. 7, the superintendent of the Chateaux Circle Apartments reported a resident's bicycle was stolen from a basement storage unit. He provided video footage of the theft. According to the police report, the video footage allegedly captured an unidentified man entering the basement, looking through all of the storage units, entering one storage unit and taking the bicycle. Police are following up.
Stolen package
A package was stolen from an Olmsted Road doorstep between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., Jan. 8. The homeowner saw the package when she left her house. She planned to bring it inside when she returned home, but it was no longer there upon her arrival. She needed a police report in order for the merchant to send her a new package.
Shoplifting
An employee of CVS, on Popham Road, said two men carrying three large shopping bags entered the store Jan. 10. The employee followed the men as they walked through the store. The employee noticed one of the men put three boxes of Prilosec Heartburn medication into one of the shopping bags. The combined value was $66. The employee approached the men, grabbed a box of Prilosec out of one suspect's hand and shouted, "Where are you going?" The suspects split up, ran in opposite directions inside the store and fled in the direction of Depot Place. Police canvassed the area for the suspects but did not find them. The employee said video surveillance would be available for viewing at a later date.
Identity theft
On Jan. 8, a Brite Avenue man reported unauthorized charges totaling approximately $2,500 on his Citibank card in December. Additionally, on Dec. 19, the man received a letter regarding a denied Best Buy credit card application – for which he never applied. On Jan. 2, the man reported the incident to Experian, a credit reporting agency, and learned of another fraudulent attempt to open a credit line.
Harassment
A man walked into an exercise studio on Popham Road and threatened to "write and publish an article regarding the negative financial aspects of the company" Jan 9. An employee of the studio asked the man to leave, and the man complied. Police advised the employee to immediately report any future incidents.
Possible trespasser
A babysitter in a Brite Avenue house heard the front door open and slam shut around 7:15 p.m., Jan. 5. When she looked out the window, she saw someone walking down the driveway, but she was unable to provide a description. Patrol canvassed the area but did not find anyone who might have been a possible trespasser.
Noises
A Franklin Road grandmother reported her grandchildren were hearing noises in the house at 5:30 p.m., Jan. 7. Patrol ascertained the noises were caused by wind.
Possible gunshots
Alerted by an off-duty Eastchester police officer to possible gunshots in a wooded area behind Garth Road around 9 p.m., Jan. 8, police assisted Eastchester police in canvassing the area. Nothing unusual was discovered.
Later, around 11:30 p.m., Jan. 8, a White Road caller reported hearing three or four quick gunshots in a row. He said it sounded like the gunshots were coming from approximately two or three blocks away. Eastchester police were notified. Both agencies canvassed the area but did not find anything suspicious.
Help
Police helped a motorist on Brite Avenue open the trunk of his car by using the car's emergency handle Jan. 7.
Police mediated a dispute between a moving truck driver and the superintendent of the Chateaux Circle Apartments Jan. 8. The superintendent was concerned because the truck was not parked in the designated area for moving trucks. The driver refused to move because he was waiting for the last piece of furniture to be loaded into the truck. Police helped the men reach a workable solution.
A Fox Meadow Road woman received a package containing Juicy Couture merchandise that the woman did not order Jan. 9. A Canadian email address was used to place the order. Investigation determined the woman's sister from Canada was visiting at the time. Police asked the woman to ascertain if her sister had ordered the merchandise. The sister said the order was hers.
Cars and roadways
Police moved a fallen tree out of traffic's way on Post Road shortly after midnight Jan. 5.
Police set up flares around a disabled car on Post Road Jan. 8.
Police called a tow truck for a stalled car on East Parkway Jan. 8.
A Greenacres Avenue driver ran out of gas at Fenimore and Tompkins roads Jan. 9. Patrol asked the on-duty towing service to provide gas for the driver. While waiting for the gasoline, patrol helped the driver push his car to the side of Tompkins Road, out of traffic.
A parking enforcement officer reported accidentally breaking a windshield wiper blade while placing a parking ticket on a car Jan. 9. Patrol photographed the damage and advised the car's owner to forward the repair bill for the windshield wiper to Village Hall.
Eight car accidents were reported in the village this week.
Magical creature
Police were called to Aspen Park on the report of a deceased dog Jan. 5. The reported canine turned out to be a large stuffed unicorn that had apparently been placed outside for trash pickup. Police relocated the stuffed toy to a nearby garbage pile and contacted the sanitation department for removal.
Squirrel
A Tyler Road resident called police after returning from vacation and finding broken and damaged items in his house Jan. 5. Investigation led police to the conclusion that the culprit was an animal. Police canvassed the house and found a squirrel in an upstairs bedroom. They chased the squirrel out of the house.
Dog bite
On Jan. 11, an Edgewood man told police a neighbor's dog got loose and bit his dog while he and his dog were walking on Roosevelt Place Jan. 4. The man did not request police intervention. He only wanted to document the incident.
Lost and found
A parking enforcement officer found an American Express card on Christie Place Jan. 6. It was vouchered at headquarters for safekeeping.
On Jan. 6, a man walked into headquarters with a clip containing a driver's license, bank and credit cards, an insurance card, two Metrocards and assorted papers. He found the clip while riding a Metro North train. After several calls, police reached the owner who was staying in Manhattan for the night. He said he would pick up his property later.
A resident reported losing a wallet somewhere in the village Jan. 6. She cancelled her debit and credit cards and needed a police report to get a replacement driver's license from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Keys attached to a gym membership tag were found on Chateaux Circle Jan. 9. Unable to identify the owner of the keys through the membership tag, patrol vouchered the keys at headquarters for safekeeping.
On Jan. 9, an Innes Road man reported losing his iPad. He said he might have left the iPad in a rental car in California. He provided patrol with the serial number of the lost iPad.
A passerby found an iPhone and credit cards on Depot Place Jan. 10. Patrol contacted the owner, and her husband picked up the phone and credit cards.
On Jan. 11, a resident reported losing her purse, possibly in DeCicco's parking lot on Christie Place Jan. 9. It contained an iPhone, $400 cash, credit cards, health insurance cards and the resident's driver's license. Later, the resident called police to say she had found her purse.
Fire
On Jan. 6, firefighters checked three houses on Olmsted and Overlook roads because of unusual odors. In all cases, the odors were traced to a sewer lining project. Firefighters tightened loose sewer caps in the houses and advised calling plumbers to check the caps.
Improper drafting caused heat to build up inside an Ardmore Road boiler, resulting in melting and burning insulation Jan. 6. Carbon monoxide was also being released. Firefighters shut down the boiler and notified Con Edison. Con Edison subsequently shut the gas supply and "red tagged" the unit.
An improper flue connection was causing a hot water heater to release carbon monoxide into a Valley Road house Jan. 8. The gas connection to the unit was shut off and the house was ventilated. Con Edison "red tagged" the hot water heater and found additional concerns about a faulty gas connection to an attic heating unit.
Firefighters located and removed a sleeping bat from a Lockwood road house Jan. 8.
Firefighters opened a pressure valve in a Bradford Road boiler that was discharging water Jan. 8. They shut down the unit and advised the homeowner to call for service. Con Edison also responded.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of an outdoor gas leak near Scarsdale Middle School Jan. 9. They checked the interior of the Middle School and confirmed there was no gas risk inside the school.
Firefighters checked an East Parkway elevator after a person reported being stuck inside an elevator car Jan. 10. Upon arrival, the person was out, and the elevator seemed to be working properly.
Firefighters helped an Oneida Road resident with water removal due to a broken pipe Jan. 10. They shut off circuit breakers controlling the electrical supply to the affected area.
Firefighters helped a Spier Road resident get back into the resident's house after being accidentally locked outside Jan. 11.
A smoke odor in a Cushman Road house was caused by improper closure of a fireplace flue Jan. 11.
This week, firefighters assisted with one medical call and one car accident in the village. They responded to two false carbon monoxide alarms and nine false alarms caused by device malfunction, cooking smoke and construction work.
Scarsdale Village Justice Court
Harold C. Choi pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of driving while ability impaired. His license was suspended for 90 days and he was fined $560. He was ordered to complete a MADD Victim Impact Panel, a drinking and driving program organized by the NYS DMV and an undisclosed treatment program.
Eric M. Creizman pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of driving without a license and was fined $215.
Shanique A. Daniels pleaded guilty to the reduced charges of driving without a license and failure to obey a traffic control device. Her bail was exonerated, and she was fined $416.
Megan Edelstein pleaded guilty to the reduced charges of driving without a license and a registration violation. She was fined $416.
Griffin D. Findlay pleaded guilty to a registration violation and was fined $233.
Robert P. Glantz was arraigned on charges of second-degree obstruction of government administration and disorderly conduct. A temporary order of protection was issued against him, and the case was adjourned until Jan. 21.
Artan Haluci was arraigned on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), aggravated DWI and speeding (60/30). His license was suspended, pending prosecution. Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities was assigned to evaluate Haluci, and the case was adjourned to Feb. 4.
Barrington A. Lynch pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of driving without a license and was fined $215.
Tina Monice pleaded guilty to speeding (49/30) and was fined $225.
Marc C. Nassetta pleaded guilty to the reduced charges of driving without a license and disobeying a traffic control device. He was fined $456, plus an additional $140 in scofflaw fees.
Peter Tortorici, Jr., pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of driving without a license and was fined $215.
Gym Guyz pleaded guilty to posting notices, in violation of village code, and was fined $25.
One homeowner was issued a conditional discharge for charges of unnecessary noise by animals.
Charges in one case were dismissed in the interest of justice.
Two cases were sealed.
The court issued two arrest warrants and two warrant letters to defendants who did not appear in court as directed. Additionally, because Kareem A. Jenkins did not appear in court on vehicle and traffic charges, his $200 bail was forfeited. Because Daniel C. Joseph did not appear in court on vehicle and traffic charges, his $100 bail was forfeited.
Adjourned cases involved the following charges: third-degree criminal mischief, second-degree criminal trespassing, DWI (first offense), aggravated DWI, DWI with a blood alcohol level of .08 of one percent, third-degree assault, fleeing an officer, third-degree grand larceny, fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, second-degree identity theft, fourth-degree grand larceny, third-degree possession of a forged instrument and various vehicle and traffic violations.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Jan. 5-11 and the Scarsdale Village Justice Court calendar from Jan. 7 was compiled from official information.
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Burglars Focus on Fox Meadow Homes
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A Kent Road home was entered sometime between 12/24 and 12/28. When the owner returned home on 12/28 he found two dining room cabinets open, a dish on the floor and the master bedroom heavily ransacked. Closet doors were open, dresser drawers were open and contents were strewn on the floor. A dressing room and a guest room were also tossed and two pillowcases were missing from the master bedroom. The pillowcases could have been used to carry items out of the house. Police noticed a boot print on the first floor and found a key in the side door. The homeowner said that he had possibly left the key there.
There was an attempt to enter a home on Paddington Road on Christmas Eve. Police responded to a burglar alarm and found that the screen had been removed from a bathroom window at the back of the house. The window was not broken but there were pry marks around it.
Police responded to a suspected burglary in progress at a home on Fox Meadow Road on Christmas Day around 5 pm. A witness said she saw a car parked in front of the house and saw two men walk down the front steps carrying the large box. She tried to speak to them but they did not respond. They left the scene and she noted their license plate number. The house appeared to be secure.
Missing Moped: A 2009 Yamaha moped, valued at $1,400 was stolen from the parking lot of the Weinberg Nature Center sometime between 12/20 and 12/22. The owner left the moped there after she got a flat tire on Saturday night December 20 at 9 pm. When she returned on December22, the moped was gone. The moped is ivory with a tan leather seat and has a bent front brake handle.
Lost handbag: A Boulevard woman called police at 4 pm on 12/28 when she could not find her pocketbook. Police looked around the house and found it in the master bedroom.
Fights: A 33 year-old New York City man reported that he was assaulted while attending a holiday party at Chat in Scarsdale on 12/19. At the party he was speaking to two attorneys from his firm and got into a discussion about whiskey. A few minutes into it, one of the men called the victim an idiot and said, "Who should I hit? You or him?" The victim told him that would be a bad idea and said that if they got into a fight, he (the victim) would win. At that point, the lawyer handed the victim an empty glass and punched him in the forehead, causing a small cut. The victim went to the bathroom to clean up and then left. He sought medical treatment but nothing needed to be done. He also spoke to members of the law firm but was not satisfied with their response.
Police responded to a domestic incident at 1:39 am on Sunday 12/28. A couple was having a verbal argument and the wife said her husband slammed their door in her face.
Police were also called to a home on Coralyn Road at 6 pm on 12/28 to resolve a dispute between a mother and a daughter. The daughter came to the door eating a piece of bread and complained that her mother was forcing her to stay in her room and not allowing her to eat. The daughter also complained because the Journal News had included her address in their police blotter. The mother said her daughter was verbally abusive. Police said that though her daughter may be rude she was not in violation of any law.
Arrests: Robert Melvin, age 25 of Yonkers was called to police headquarters on 12/26 in response to an incident that occurred on 12/19. He was charged with reckless driving, fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle and unlicensed driving. He was booked, given a court date of January 7, 2015 and released on $250.000 bail.
Janet Daniels of White Plains surrendered to Scarsdale Police for an active bench warrant on 12/23. She was arrested, booked, released on $100 bail and given a court appearance date of January 7, 2015.
Damaged: A car belonging to a Hartsdale woman was damaged when it was parked on Fox Meadow Road near Kent Road on the afternoon of 12/28. The woman parked her 2013 Honda Accord near Butler Woods while she went for a walk. When she returned she found that a large tree branch had fallen on the car and damagerod the roof and car hood.
Identity Theft: A Scarsdale woman who works for Sony Pictures Entertainment came to police on 12/22 to say that her personal information may have been stolen during the cyber attack on the company's network. Personal information such as her name, address, social security number, driver's license number, passport number, bank information, credit card accounts and passwords could have been stolen. The company suggested that employees file police reports.
Found: A Brookby Road woman turned in a license plate that she found at the intersection of Post and Fenimore Roads on Christmas morning. The plate belonged to a vehicle registered to Millers Hobbies in Mamaroneck.
A Mercedes-Benz car key was found inside DeCicco's on the afternoon of 12/26 and turned over to police.
A wallet was found on the northbound train platform at the Scarsdale Staion on 12/24 and turned over to Starbucks who gave it to the Scarsdale Police.
Found floating in the Bronx River on Christmas day, just downstream from the Tennis Club (i.e. just north of Hitchcock Church) : grey Under Armour backpack with neon trim, containing a jump rope and a Rogue Fitness wrist band. If it's yours, please email [email protected].
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Yonkers Man Arrested for DWI in Scarsdale on New Year's Eve
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Artan Haluci, 28, of Yonkers, was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), aggravated DWI with .18 grams or more of alcohol in blood and a speeding violation at 4:15 a.m., Jan. 1. Police saw Huluci’s 2012 Mustang GT speeding south on Post Road at approximately 60 miles per hour. They pulled the car over and noticed Haluci’s breath smelled strongly of alcohol. His clothes were in disarray, and he was slurring his words. Haluci was asked to perform field sobriety tests and was unable to execute these tests successfully. An Alcosensor test and a Datamaster blood alcohol test measured Haluci’s alcohol level of .20. He was then arrested and charged with drunk driving. He was released to his mother on $250 cash bail and given an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court on Jan. 7.
Attempted burglary: A ladder, a screwdriver and a pry bar were left at a Meadow Road house overnight Jan. 3. Apparently, a burglar attempted to get into the house through a locked second-floor balcony, but the burglar was unsuccessful.
Stolen EZ-Pass: A Walbrooke Road man left his personally owned EZ-Pass in a rental car in September. He notified the Avis rental agency about it immediately, but the car had already been rented to another person. The man notified EZ-Pass about the lost tag, but charges continued to accumulate on the man’s account. The man needed an official police report in order for EZ-Pass to refund the charges; so he came to headquarters to file a report on Dec. 30.
Identity theft: On Dec. 29, a Webster Road woman reported fraudulent activity on her HSBC debit card. Two transactions occurred at two store in Brooklyn without the woman’s knowledge or authorization – a $220.78 purchase at a Guess clothing store and a $270.77 purchase at Bath and Bodyworks. A third transaction of $12.40 at a 7-Eleven store was declined. The woman cancelled her credit card, and police advised her to notify her financial institutions and the credit reporting bureaus.
Criminal mischief: The windows of a 1997 Honda CVR parked on River Road were shot out with a pellet gun overnight Jan. 3. The homeowner thought nothing appeared to be missing from the car.
Harassment: On Dec. 29, a Quaker Ridge man reported being threatened by two individuals, from Queens and the Bronx, whom he met on a national chat line and financially helped in the past. One individual called the man and demanded $1,000 on Dec. 28. The individual said he would kill the man and “go after” his neighbors if the man did not give him the money. The man said he never personally met this individual. According to the man, the second individual, with whom the man previously met to have a meal together at Scarsdale Diner, has been making threatening phone calls for a couple months. Police asked why the man did not report the threatening calls sooner, and the man said he thought they would stop if he refused to continue financial assistance. Police advised the man to record any threatening calls in the future, for further investigation.
Help: A man dressed in pajama bottoms and wrapped in a blanket was walking south on Post Road shortly before 6 p.m., Dec. 29. The man told police his name but could not remember where he was going or from where he had come. He said he had memory problems. In conversation, the man mentioned his son was a police officer in White Plains; so dispatch called White Plains police department and notified the man’s son. The son came to headquarters to pick up his father and drive him home.
A Rodney Road man complained that construction vehicles parked outside his neighbor’s construction site were blocking easy access to the man’s house and driveway Dec. 30. Patrol saw no parking violations and explained that parking anywhere on the street is permissible, as the street is village property. Nevertheless, patrol spoke with the contractor and advised him to park work vehicles in front of the construction site to maintain peace.
A Fox Meadow Road man asked police to examine a cracked window in his house Dec. 30. Police did not think the cracks were caused by an attempted burglary or criminal mischief.
A Fox Meadow family called 911 during a family dispute arising over a 16-year-old boy’s refusal to do his homework. The family members worked it out and were calm before police arrived.
On Jan. 3, police mediated a dispute involving a divorcing Heathcote couple arguing over a letter addressed to the husband but taken by the wife. The wife returned the letter to the husband before patrol left the couple’s house.
A Cambodian man walked into police headquarters looking for help, but police were challenged due to a language barrier Jan. 4. Eventually, police contacted the man’s daughter in the Bronx. She came to headquarters to pick him up. Bronx police were also informed for follow-up assistance.
Cars and roadways: Patrol used red tape to secure fallen cable wires on Paddington Road Dec. 29.
Police stood by and directed traffic around a car with a flat tire on Hutchinson Avenue until a tow truck arrived Dec. 30.
Police notified the water department about a possible water main break on Tunstall Road Jan. 2.
On Jan. 1, police stood by while a driver waited for AAA to arrive to attend to her stalled car on Post Road.
Three car accidents were reported in the village and on parkways this week.
Animals: On Dec. 29, an East Taunton Road woman reported hearing animal noises in her garage for the two previous nights, and in the mornings she said she finds holes in her garbage bags. She believed a raccoon might be responsible. Police, however, thought a smaller rodent might be the culprit. Police suggested calling an exterminator for further assistance.
A loose Collie was chasing a jogger on Waysider Lane Jan. 2. While the jogger was waiting for police to arrive, a neighbor recognized the dog and returned it to its owner.
Village code violations: On Dec. 31, police advised the driver of a sanitation truck that pickups and deliveries were prohibited before 6:30 a.m. weekdays. It was only 6 a.m., and the driver promised to wait until 6:30 to do his job.
Three men were sitting in a parked car in the rear parking lot of Edgewood School at 11 p.m., Jan. 2. The men said they were there to play basketball. Police told them it was too late to be on school grounds, and the men left.
Lost: The manager of a gas station on Scarsdale Avenue reported losing a book of NYS inspection stickers while performing an inventory of the gas station’s contents Dec. 29.
A Butler Road woman reported losing a diamond and platinum tennis bracelet somewhere in the village during the month of December. She reported the loss to police Jan. 2.
On Jan. 3, a Madison Road resident reported her driver’s license was stolen in Barcelona while studying abroad.
Civil matter: A Fenimore Road resident reported unauthorized charges from a local acupuncturist’s office on her American Express card Jan. 2. The office said the charges were for a “medical records service.” The woman said her husband visited the acupuncturist for two appointments, but he did not sign up for the records service. Patrol advised the woman her dispute was a civil matter. She was advised to contact the Better Business Bureau and monitor her credit card accounts.
Arrest on warrant: Findlay D. Griffin, 43, of South Salem, was arrested on the strength of an active arrest warrant issued out of Scarsdale Village Justice Court for failing to appear on previous vehicle and traffic charges on Nov. 7, 2014. Griffin was first taken into custody by Westchester County police, who stopped Griffin for a vehicle and traffic offense on the Bronx River Parkway in Yonkers. Officers brought Griffen to police headquarters in Scarsdale, where Griffin was arrested. He was released on $100 cash bail. He is due back in court on Jan. 7.
Fires: Firefighters extinguished a brush fire in a Greenacres Ave. backyard at 4 p.m., Jan. 1. The fire was confined to a wood fence, cut tree branches, leaves and a firewood pile. Firefighters put out the fire and overhauled the area. The cause was unknown.
Newspapers put out for recycling caught fire on Brite Avenue around 2:30 a.m., Jan. 2. Firefighters extinguished the fire and confirmed it did not cause any damage to nearby property. The cause was unknown.
A Brewster Road homeowner removed a burning pizza box from the oven and placed it on an outdoor air conditioning unit Jan. 2. The box fell from the unit into a window well and ignited leaves. The fire burned the outside of the structure. Firefighters put out the fire and used hand tools to make sure the fire did not extend into the structure.
Firefighters: Firefighters discovered a gas leak near a barbecue grill’s gas service line on the deck of a Crawford Lane house Dec. 30. Firefighters shut the gas supply and notified Con Edison.
On Jan. 1, firefighters helped Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps members get into a village house after the resident’s medical alert device transmitted a distress signal. The resident required emergency medical service, which SVAC was able to provide.
Firefighters informed Con Edison about a slight natural gas odor on Dolma Road Jan. 2.
On Jan. 3, a fireplace left burning for four hours without an adequate air source in a Burgess Road house caused elevated levels of carbon monoxide. Firefighters increased ventilation in the house and advised the homeowner about the proper use of a fireplace.
A car running in a Sage Terrace house caused elevated carbon monoxide levels Jan. 4.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a possible natural gas leak on Dolma Road Jan. 4.
Firefighters helped remove a fallen tree blocking portions of Post Road Jan. 4.
This week, firefighters assisted at three car accidents in the village and on parkways. They responded to 10 false fire alarms caused by device malfunction, cooking smoke, a clothes dryer, leaking water and wafting smoke from a neighboring jurisdiction.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Dec. 29, 2014 – Jan. 4, 2015 was compiled from official information. This police report is sponsored by Scarsdale Security who does more than just security. Contact them about remote video for your home or business. Call 914-722-2200 or visit their
Two Burglaries and Slashed Tires in Scarsdale
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Burglaries: A Fox Meadow Road resident called police on 12/16 when he returned home to find that the rear kitchen door was ajar and that multiple rooms were ransacked. Personal belongings and several jewelry boxes had been tossed around the master bedroom. All the items in the dresser drawers had been dumped on the floor and police found cash, including a $100 bill, and jewelry strewn about. It appeared that the burglars also entered two other bedrooms. However, laptop computers, an I-Pad, and I-Pod and digital camera were left undisturbed and passports, drivers licenses and credit cards remained on the bed. Police determined that the burglars entered and exited through the rear kitchen door and found both knobs in the unlocked position and determined that the door was not fully secure. Police reported that the house was unkempt and the owner had to tell them whether the disarray was due to the burglary or poor housekeeping.
An Aspen Road home was entered through an unlocked window in the master bedroom on Saturday night 12/20. Police found a window screen on the grass and fresh footprints leading to the window on the ground. The master bedroom was heavily tossed and jewelry boxes were left empty on the floor. A second bedroom and an office were also tossed.The owner has a video security system and police will review the footage.
Tires Punctured: A Bronx woman reported that someone had punctured a tire on her VW Passat when it was parked at Scarsdale Community Baptist Church on the evening of 12/17. Police found a 1/2"long hole in the sidewall of the tire. The woman said that she saw a man pull his car up next to hers and heard the hissing sound of a tire puncture. A 2002 Dodge, parked next to the Passat had a similar puncture in a tire. She described the the suspect as a male with short dark hair wearing black athletic shorts, a white t-shirt and a color hooded sweatshirt with a zipper in the front. She initially thought he was walking a dog because he was not dressed appropriately for the weather and believed he was carrying something. The car was towed to the Shell Station on Scarsdale Avenue to be repaired. Police found the owner of the second car with the punctured tire at Savona and helped the owner change her tire.
Theft at CVS: Three men entered CVS on Popham Road at 6:50 pm on 12/20 and made off with $636 of the cold medicine Mucinex and contact lens solution Optifree. The store manager sobserved three black men enter the store, one carrying three plastic bags. The men went directly to aisle #10. He heard the sound of items being placed into the bags and went to investigate. The men saw him and exited the store. The manager did not see the men place the merchandise into the bags but did find that the Mucinex display was empty. When he checked his inventory he determined that $636 worth of the two items were missing. The store has video footage of the men entering and exiting the store but does not have video of the aisle where the merchandise was located. The store provided police with pictures of the three individuals.
Package Theft: A Fedex Package, containing a Roominate Toy valued at $29.99 was stolen from the doorway of a home on Olmsted Road on the afternoon of 12/17. Police canvassed neighbors but no one was home.
Pedestrian's Hit: A White Plains woman, driving a 2014 Mercedes Benz struck a pedestrian who was crossing Popham Road near Overhill Road at 5:35 pm on 12/18. The pedestrian was 20 feet from the crosswalk and the driver said she did not see her.The injured pedestrian was taken to White Plains hospital.
A White Plains man driving a 2001 Ford pick-up struck a 14 year-old boy at the intersection of Sherbrooke and Post Roads at 8 am on 12/19. The driver was stopped at the light on Sherbrooke Road waiting to turn onto Post Road. When the light turned green he started to go when the boy ran in front of the car. The driver braked and swerved as he made contact the pedestrian who was taken to the hospital due to an ankle injury.
Scofflaw Vehicle Towed: A 2013 Mercedes Benz owned by Howard Slotnick of Armonk was towed from Boniface Circle on the evening of 12/15 in accordance with the Scarsdale Scofflaw law which requires police to tow away cars with active Scofflaw violations. The car was parked at an expired meter on Boniface Circle at 4:15 pm on December 15th. Police verified that the owner had failed to pay parking penalties and called Vincents Towing to take it away.
Sign: A sign for New Crystal Restoration Enterprises was illegally posted at the Quaker Ridge School. Police took it down and issued a summons to the company.
Suspicious Incidents: A Parkfield Road man called police when a man came to his door on the evening of 12/15 and said he was there to fix the washing machine. When the homeowner said he had not called for service the man left and sat in vehicle for an hour in front of the house.
A Sprague Road man called police on the afternoon of 12/18 when a cleaning crew entered his house and started cleaning. The man and two women came through the front door without any cleaning supplied. When the caller verified that no one had called them, the crew left in a silver van.
Kids; A Webster Road dad called police at 8:46 am on 12/16 when his 9 year-old son acted up and refused to go to school. Police went to the house and spoke to the boy who immediately calmed down, agreed to go to school and to listen to his parents in the future.
Two two-year olds got locked in a car on Weaver Street with the ignition running at 9:21 am on December 16th. When police arrived the car was running and one of the children was in the drivers seat. Police called Heathcote Gulf who came by and opened the car.
Neighbors: A Brewster Road woman called police after her neighbor parked her car on her lawn and refused to move the car. Police arrived and spoke to the woman who parked on her neighbors property. The woman said she parked there so that her husband, who has trouble walking, could see some branches that had been cut from a tree on her property. The neighbor told police that the branches were hanging over her property and therefore she was within her rights to trim them.Police advised the woman to call the building department if she had further complaints.
Barking Dogs: A Westview Lane man called police at 11 pm on 12/19 when two dogs outside a neighbors home were barking and disturbing neighbors. Police tried to contact the dog's owners and were unsuccessful. Police issued the neighbors a summons for unnecessary noise.
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