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Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig

Published: 22 October 2014

Created: 22 October 2014

Last Updated: 23 October 2014

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Grand Larceny: Suriela Suriel, 30, of Freeport, was arrested on charges of third-degree grand larceny Oct. 15. Suriel is accused of receiving a fraudulent check for $4,850, written against a Mamaroneck Road resident's bank account in July. Suriel allegedly deposited the check into her Citibank account on July 23 and proceeded to make three withdrawals totaling $4,800. The owner of the bank account experienced a financial loss of $4,850 due to the fraudulent activity. Following her arrest, Suriel was arraigned at Scarsdale Village Justice Court before Judge John Galloway. Bail was set at $2,000 cash or bond, and a temporary order of protection was issued, in favor of the victim. Suriel was unable to post bail; so she was taken to Westchester County Jail. According to the arrest report, Suriel and the victim were not acquainted with each other.

Attempted Bank Robbery: Greenburgh Police report an attempted robbery at the Chase Bank at 409 Tarrytown Road on Wednesday October 22 at 5:30 pm. Employees and customers told police that the suspect handed a bankteller a note demanding money. No weapon was displayed. He then fled on foot and no money was taken. The suspect was described as having a thin build, approximately 5'11, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a black screen covering over the face, and beige/light colored pants. The Greenburgh Detective Division is actively investigatingthismatter and asks anyone with information to contact them at 914 682-5331.

Stolen jewels:
On Oct. 14, a Walworth Avenue woman reported seven pieces of jewelry had been stolen from her house in September. The missing jewelry included the following pieces: one gold and diamond necklace, one gold necklace with five semi-precious stones, two pairs of diamond earrings, a diamond and sapphire bracelet with matching earrings and a diamond tennis bracelet. The woman said she last wore the jewelry in May. She provided police with rough information about people who have been in her house since that time.

Stolen mower:
On Oct. 14, a landscaper called police from his truck, while following a vehicle whose occupants allegedly stole landscaping equipment from him the previous day. Police stopped the landscaper and the followed vehicle on Mamaroneck Road. They stood by for New Rochelle Police who were handling the report of the alleged theft.

Stolen goods:
On Oct. 18, a Cambridge Road man reported items were stolen from him during a recent move. He wanted to compile a full list of missing items and research the moving company before filing a report.

Criminal mischief:
On Oct. 13, an Olmsted Road man reported someone opened his unlocked 1984 BMW, cut the dashboard and stole loose coins while the car was parked in his driveway sometime between Oct. 6 and 12. The man said a similar incident occurred four years ago, when his wallet was stolen from the car. The man estimated the damage to be around $2,000.

Dispute at DeCicco's:
On Oct. 16, an employee of DeCicco's Marketplace reported an escalating argument with his manager Oct. 13. The employee said he was using his cell phone at work because of a family emergency. The manager told the employee to get off his cell phone, as per company policy. When the employee went to the restroom, the manager allegedly followed him and continued the argument. The employee alleged he was pushed into a metal storage rack during the argument, told to punch out of work and go home. Later, the men encountered each other at the train station. They started arguing about the incident again, until the employee boarded the train. The employee said he was feeling discomfort in his shoulder following the incident and needed medical attention. Police consulted the store owner about reviewing video footage for follow-up.

Harassment:
On Nov. 15, a business owner reported two white men in their fifties, one with a heavy Russian accent, have been coming to her business and asking many questions about the business and its clients. The woman said the men speak very aggressively, and it makes her uncomfortable. She believes her former partner may be sending the men to intimidate her. Police advised her to call headquarters if the men return.

Fraudulent tax return:
On Oct. 15, a Rectory Lane couple reported their Social Security numbers were used to file a fraudulent tax return. The couple's accountant discovered the problem when he was unable to file the couple's legitimate 2013 tax return due. The couple was advised to contact the IRS and monitor their credit report.

Broken windows:
On Oct. 16, a Brewster Road woman discovered the rear window of her car had been shattered. Police did not detect any sign of criminal mischief. Instead, the damage seemed to have been caused by a nearby tree with numerous dead limbs.

An errant softball cracked the windshield of a 2000 Ford Explorer parked at a youth softball event at Supply Field Oct. 19. The driver wanted to file a report for documentation purposes only.

Asleep:
At 10:45 p.m., Oct. 14, police advised a woman sleeping on a bench outside Scarsdale Public Library that she was not allowed to sleep there. She left the property, and patrol departed.

Medication:
A Quaker Ridge woman called 911 to complain about her medication schedule Oct. 15. The woman's mother said the medication was not due to be given until 3 p.m., and it was only 10 a.m. The mother said her daughter was being "unruly and verbally abusive." Police advised the woman to refrain from yelling at her mother and to not call 911 for non-police matters.

UPS truck:
A Brewster Road woman alleged a UPS truck damaged her sprinkler system and grass after driving over her lawn Oct. 16. Police did not notice any obvious damage to the sprinkler system. The report noted only a muddy tire imprint deemed to be "minor." Nevertheless, the homeowner requested a report for follow-up with UPS.

Rifles:
On Oct. 17, an Edgewood resident surrendered two rifles to headquarters for destruction. The resident said he had owned the guns for several years and no longer wanted them.

Missing child:
At approximately 6 p.m., Oct. 17, a woman called police because she could not find her 8-year-old son. Police called the house of a Sherbrooke Road friend, discovered the son was there and reunited him with his mother.

Unwanted calls:
A woman reported receiving phone calls asking for her deceased husband Oct. 19. Police called the number from which the calls originated and learned it belonged to a nonprofit organization. The caller was canvassing for donations and had not realized the husband had died.

Stuck elevator:
Police and firefighters opened the elevator in Christie Place garage to release an elderly man who was stuck inside Oct. 19. The man said he had parked his car in the garage and was attempting to leave the garage when the elevator stopped unexpectedly. After the man was released, patrol walked him home to Popham Road. In the meantime, the elevator was put out of service, and "out of order' signs were placed on its doors. A maintenance crew was scheduled for the next business day.

Cars and roadways:
Patrol spoke with a construction foreman and a blacktop crew about workers' vehicles parked on Park Road in a manner that obstructed traffic Oct. 14. The foreman and crew stated they would soon move their vehicles into the driveway and use flagmen in the meantime.

Patrol informed the highway department about damaged wires hanging at the corner of Nelson and Rodney roads Oct. 15.

On Oct. 17, a woman locked her keys inside her car on Heathcote Road. Police called for roadside assistance.

The water department was notified that a worker struck a water main on Hampton Road Oct. 18.

A parked green Mini Cooper was idling on Autenreith Road for more than an hour Oct. 18. Police tracked down the owner, who returned to the car and turned it off. He said he left in a rush and mistakenly got out of the car without shutting down the engine.

A caller reported a sinkhole on Fox Meadow Road, near Ogden Road, Oct. 19. Police investigated the hole and determined it was the result of road work in progress. Police notified the highway department and inquired about metal plates to cover the hole.
Four car accidents were reported in the village this week.

License plates:
On Oct. 14, an employee from a Popham Road Church told police the church had recently sold ten cars but had not removed the license plates prior to sale. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles contacted him, stating there were outstanding tickets on some of the cars. He was advised by the DMV to report the plates as lost and submit the report for proper resolution.

Dog:
A Jefferson Road man found a loose German Shepherd in his yard and held until police picked it up Oct. 14. Shortly after taking the dog to headquarters, the dog's owner arrived and retrieved the dog. Police issued the owner a summons for having a dog at large.

Village code:
On Oct. 14, callers reported political signs posted in public space on Greenances Avenue and Berkeley and Brayton roads. Police removed the signs and took them to headquarters, in accordance with village code.

On Oct. 17, police advised Rural Road construction workers that village code prevents the use of power equipment before 8 a.m. The workers said they would abide by village code.

At 10:15,  pm on Oct. 17, a person reported lights were still on at the tennis courts on Wayside Lane. Patrol went to the courts and spoke to two tennis players. They said they had lost track of time, turned off the lights and left the courts.

Lost and found:
Police used a store discount tag to identify the owner of keys found in village center and return the keys to him Oct. 14.

A person found a black cardholder wallet at the intersection of Greenacres Avenue and Farley Road Oct. 15. Police vouchered the wallet at headquarters for safekeeping.

On Oct. 15, a high school student reported losing a black bi-fold wallet near the football field at Scarsdale High School. It contained his driver's license, Social Security card, school ID and a credit card.

The owner of a lost iPhone and wallet came to headquarters to pick up her property Oct. 15.

A person found a ring containing car and house keys on Scarsdale Avenue and brought it to headquarters Oct. 16.

A person found a wallet in the area of Pelhamdale Ave, in the village of Pelham, and brought it to headquarters Oct. 18.

Fire

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a reported indoor gas odor on Fox Meadow Road Oct. 13.

A contractor digging for a water line accidentally broke a gas line on Innes Road Oct. 14. The contractor crimped and secured the gas line prior to the fire department's arrival. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.

Firefighters removed a generator from a garage because it was leaking gasoline Oct. 16. They applied absorbent to the spill.

Firefighters checked a Griffen Avenue house after a fluorescent bulb malfunctioned and started releasing smoke Oct. 17. They confirmed the house and the light fixture were safe.

Firefighters isolated a sparking wire in a Huntington Avenue basement that was under renovation Oct. 18. They shut off the circuit breaker attached to the affected wire and advised the resident to consult with the electrician working on the project.

This week, firefighters assisted at two car accidents in the village. They responded to 10 false alarms caused by device malfunction, cooking smoke, construction dust, system testing and shower steam.

Scarsdale Village Justice Court

Marcus Green pleaded guilty to the reduced charges of driving without a license and disobeying a traffic control device. He was fined $436.

Sujan P. Mehta pleased guilty to the reduced charges of driving without a license and disobeying a traffic control device. He was fined $458.

Omar Anthony Pulido was arraigned on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), DWI with a blood alcohol level of at least .08 of one percent and speeding (56/30). His license was suspended pending prosecution. Pulido was assigned, for evaluation, to Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities. The case was adjourned to Nov. 19.

Ashley E. Stevens was arraigned on charges of DWI (first offense). Her license was suspended pending prosecution. Stevens was assigned, for evaluation, to Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities. The case was adjourned to Nov. 12.

Two cases involving youth offenders were sealed.

The court issued five warrant letters to defendants who did not appear in court as directed. Also, three defendants charged with village code violations did not show up for their scheduled court appearances.

Adjournments included some cases with the following charges: first-degree operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs, DWI (first offense), aggravated DWI, DWI with a blood alcohol level of at least .08 of one percent, third-degree possession of marijuana, violation of probation, second-degree possession of a forged instrument, petit larceny, third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, fifth-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, various vehicle and traffic offenses and village code violations.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 13-19 and the Scarsdale Village Justice Court calendar from Oct. 15 was compiled from official information.

Make a difference! Police sponsor donation drive for women's shelter

The Scarsdale Police Benevolent Association is sponsoring an important donation drive for My Sister's Place, a nonprofit agency that advocates and provides shelter for victims of domestic violence in Westchester County. Targeted around Halloween, the PBA asks parents to encourage their children to forgo the purchase of the many mischief-making items such as eggs, shaving cream, "silly string," matches, cigarette lighters, toothpaste, hair spray and toilet paper. Instead, this money can be better used toward the purchase of items that will benefit women and children who must seek solace in the shelter. My Sister's Place will gratefully accept any of the following items:
1. Diapers - My Sister's Place is in constant, dire need of diapers; and the supply has been impossibly low. All sizes will be accepted, but the larger sizes (4,5,6) are most in demand.
2. Baby wipes
3. New twin-size sheet sets
Donated goods can be dropped off in the lobby of Scarsdale Police Headquarters, located at Tompkins and Fenimore Roads, day or night, from now until Nov. 18, 2014. The PBA will deliver all donations to the shelter, along with the PBA's own contributions to the cause. Residents of the shelter have been extremely grateful for the generous support afforded by the Scarsdale Community in the past, and the PBA is looking forward to another successful drive this year.

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

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Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig

Published: 30 October 2014

Created: 30 October 2014

Last Updated: 30 October 2014

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This week, police made headway on crimes involving stolen and altered checks with three arrests. On Oct. 21, Latroya McCalvin, 24, from Pottstown, Pennsylvania, was arrested on charges of third-degree grand larceny and second-degree possession of a forged instrument. McCalvin is accused of depositing a fraudulent check in the amount of $5,000 into her Diamond Credit Union account on Sept. 18. On Sept. 22, McCalvin made two withdrawals from the account – for $4,000 and $500. The fraudulent check was written against a Grand Park Avenue man's account. McCalvin was arraigned at Scarsdale Village Justice Court and released on $1,000 cash bail, paid by her mother. She appeared in court on Oct. 22, and the case was adjourned to Nov. 19. A temporary order of protection was issued in favor of the Grand Park Avenue man.

On Oct. 21, police also arrested Carissa Ceara Anthony Chandler, 24, of the Bronx, on charges of fourth-degree grand larceny and third-degree possession of a forged instrument. Chandler is accused of cashing two fraudulent checks written against a Mamaroneck Road woman's bank account. Chandler was released on $250 cash bail. She was ordered to appear in court again on Oct. 22.

On Oct. 23, Devon Wright, 22, of the Bronx, was arrested on charges of petit larceny (two counts) and third-degree possession of a forged instrument (two counts). The charges stemmed from two separate incidents in which Wright allegedly altered and cashed checks written by Scarsdale residents. The first incident involved two checks written by a Madison Road man – one to Ronald McDonald Foundation for $70 and one to a utility company for $200. The checks were left in a public mailbox at the intersection of Bradley and Locust roads for mailing. Wright is accused of altering the payee's names and payment amounts on these checks. The $70 check was altered to $470 and made payable to Devon Dumar Wright. The $200 check was altered to $925.55 and made payable to another individual. On July 31, Wright allegedly cashed the check for $470 at a New Rochelle bank, using his passport for identification. The check for $925.55 was intercepted at a bank and flagged as suspicious without being cashed. The second incident involved a $200 check written to Scarsdale Adult School by a Boulevard woman on August 1. She attempted to mail the check at a public mailbox at Boulevard and Gaylor Road. On September 2, the woman received an email from the Adult School, stating her payment had not yet been received. Investigation determined Wright altered the $200 check to $480 and made it payable to himself. During an interview at headquarters, Wright admitted to cashing the check at a bank in Bronxville, using his passport for identification. Following his arrest, Wright was released on his own recognizance. He was instructed to appear at Scarsdale Village Justice Court on Oct. 29.

Harassment arrest
On Oct. 22, John Petro, 47, of South Richmond Hill, was arrested on charges of first-degree harassment in the form of stalking. The alleged victim in the case is a 47-year-old Yonkers man, identified as an acquaintance of Petro. Petro was arraigned at Scarsdale Village Justice Court, where Judge John Galloway issued an order of protection in favor of the victim. Petro was released on his own recognizance with a return court date of Oct. 29.

Identity theft
On Oct. 21, a Southwoods Lane man reported his Social Security number was used to file a fraudulent tax return.
On Oct. 25, a Kingston Road man reported five fraudulent checks were written against his Chase Bank account from Oct. 1 through Oct. 19. The checks were written for the following amounts: $8,460, $3,850, $2,750, and two checks for $1,800. Chase's fraud department is following up.

Phishing
A Dolma Road woman received an email asking for personal information Oct. 22. Because she believed the email was a legitimate notification about fraudulent activity on her credit card account, she provided personal data on an online form. Later, she realized the email was most likely a phishing scam, and her credit card provider confirmed this.

Scam
A 56-year-old Hutchinson Avenue man received a call from a person who identified himself as an "IRS agent" Oct. 23. The caller demanded a payment of $6,980.70 for alleged overdue taxes and threatened to issue an arrest warrant if the man did not pay the money immediately. The caller instructed the man to purchase "Reload-it" money cards. The man's wife purchased $4,500 in cards and transferred the money to the caller. The man contacted the caller with some suspicions, and the caller said the money would be fully refunded if police contacted him. Police attempted to contact the caller, but he did not answer. Police advised the couple to report the incident to the credit monitoring bureaus.

Harassment
An Edgewood resident reported harassment by a former employee Oct. 24. According to the man, the former employee has been sending him unwanted emails, texts and voicemails since the employee was fired Oct. 1. The former employee has also been sending similar forms of communication to former coworkers regarding his termination. As the messages continued, they allegedly became "more and more strange and in some instances had threatening undertones." The company's legal counsel sent a letter to the former employee, advising him to cease and desist. Communication stopped for a few days but recently resumed, the man said. Patrol called the former employee and advised him to stop all communication with the man and his former coworkers. The former employee agreed to stop all future communication, except for contact involving a fantasy football league and letters of recommendation.

Criminal mischief
A Wheelock Road resident said approximately four kids rang her doorbell, banged on her door and hit her mailbox before they ran away across her front lawn at 9:30 p.m., Oct. 24. Police canvassed the area but did not find the kids.

Help
Police located a lost 86-year-old woman in Eastchester near Scarsdale Avenue Oct. 20. The woman had wandered away from her daughter's house about 25 minutes before the daughter called police. Officers determined the woman did not need medical assistance and drove her to her daughter's house.

A pedestrian flagged down a police officer on Garth Road to assist with an elderly woman who appeared lost Oct. 24. Using information from a medical alert bracelet, police contacted the woman's son, who said his family had been looking for the woman. Patrol waited with the woman until her husband and a health aide picked her up.

Head banger
On Oct. 20, a man called police to report a possibly disoriented woman at Greenacres School playground at 5:45 p.m., Oct. 20. According to the man, the Asian woman, approximately 40-50 years old, was banging her head against her hands. She was accompanied by a young child who did not appear to be scared or in distress. The woman and child left the playground before police arrived.

Candy
A Cushman Road woman reported possibly suspicious activity outside her house Oct. 20. The woman told police she heard a knock on the door, but no one was there when she answered it. On her doorstep, she found a bag of candy with a note addressed to her children. The note stated the children should knock on another friend's door and leave a bag of candy. Police determined it was a harmless Halloween tradition.

Suspicious
A caller reported a woman was possibly accosted by an unknown man on Myrtledale Road Oct. 20.

At 10 p.m., Oct. 20, a caller reported seeing a short man, dressed in a hockey mask, a denim jacket and jeans, walking west on Boulevard. Police canvassed the area but did not see anyone matching the alleged man's description.
A caller was worried about an abandoned bag near an East Parkway trash can Oct. 25. The bag was described as pink with butterflies. It was empty and worn. Patrol deduced it had been discarded as trash.

Intruders?
A Sage Terrace woman saw someone on her property and thought it was a possible intruder Oct. 21. She asked police to check her house and advised she was hiding in a second-floor closet. When police arrived, the woman identified the man on her property as her landscaper. She said she did not realize he would be working at her house that day, and she got startled.

On Oct. 22, an Ardmore Road woman reported someone might have entered her house without her knowledge or permission. According to the woman, a wet umbrella was lying on her kitchen table, and a dresser drawer was found open. Police checked the house and could not find any sign of criminal activity. Nor was anything missing from the woman's house.

Locked door
Responding to a call for help, police and firefighters went to a Greenacres Avenue house, where a group of 4-year-old girls accidentally locked themselves in a bathroom Oct. 22. By the time police and firefighters arrived, the homeowner had already managed to unlock the door and release the girls. They were unharmed.

Car sick
A Roosevelt Place resident reported two men arguing in a car outside her house at 5:30 a.m., Oct. 24. On scene, patrol spoke to the driver who said he was the designated driver for a friend's birthday party. He stated he dropped a friend off at a Roosevelt Place house, and another friend vomited in the backseat of his car. He said the commotion was in reaction to the vomit – not an altercation.

Cars and roadways
A truck driver was lost on Crane Road Oct. 20. Patrol directed the driver to Ogden Road.

On Oct. 21, police put flares around a disabled bus at Post and Mamaroneck roads. Police placed a reflective traffic cone and warning triangle in a large hole on Fox Meadow Road Oct. 22. The hole was the result of ongoing road repair.

A 1998 Honda Civic became disabled near Weaver Street and Penn Boulevard Oct. 23. The driver called for help from AAA, but AAA did not show up as scheduled. Police arranged for a tow truck to move the car instead.

A parked car was mistakenly left running on Brewster Road Oct. 23. Patrol contacted the registered owner who arrived and turned off the car's engine.

Police notified the highway department about a broken storm drain on Christie Place Oct. 23.

Patrol issued a parking summons to the driver of a car parked too close to a fire hydrant on Brown Road Oct. 23.

A Carman Road resident complained about a van parked on his lawn at 5 p.m., Oct. 23. The driver said he was waiting to pick up a woman employed by a Bradley Road family. Patrol advised the driver to obey all posted traffic signs and refrain from parking on private property. Patrol also issued the driver a summons for a broken brake light.

A car parked on Chase Road was left with its trunk wide open, exposing luggage inside on Oct. 24. Patrol's attempt to locate the car's owner was unsuccessful. However, in the meantime, a woman familiar with the trunk's closing mechanism came by and closed it.

Police notified Verizon about a loose wire dangling above Fayette Road Oct. 24.

On Oct. 25, police told a party host that parked cars were impeding traffic on Morris Lane. Patrol advised party guests to park only on one side of the street.

Police mediated a dispute between two drivers at Catherine and Wheelock roads on Oct. 26. The drivers relayed different accounts of what had occurred. However, they agreed that no threats were made, and their dispute never become physical. Police advised them to end the incident without escalation, and both drivers agreed.

This week, nine car accidents were reported in the village.

Civil matter
A former mechanic from a Scarsdale Avenue auto repair shop asked police to document a civil matter Oct. 24. The mechanic said he was fired from his job Oct. 16; yet he was still owed four days of pay, which he had unsuccessfully attempted to get from his former employer.

Village code
At 7:45 a.m., Oct. 20, police advised roofers on Seneca Road to cease work until a later time, in order to comply with village code.

After neighbors complained about noise, police advised party hosts on Mamaroneck Road to lower the volume of their music Oct. 23.

Pink signs advertising a tag sale on Mamaroneck Road were posted on nearby utility poles in violation of village code Oct. 24. Patrol removed the signs and issued a summons to the person who posted the signs.

People were setting off fireworks near Brite Avenue and Chesterfield Road Oct. 24. They said they were celebrating the Indian New Year. Patrol advised it was illegal to set off fireworks in New York State without a permit. The people apologized and promised to return the next day to finish cleaning up firework debris in daylight.

Police were unsuccessful in catching a dog running loose on Claremont Road Oct. 26.

Lost
On Oct. 23, a woman reported losing her driver's license while picking up her daughter from Westchester Reform Temple.

A resident reported losing a wallet in the village on Oct. 24. It contained $40 cash and ID cards.

Fire
On Oct. 20, an electric heater was burning in a first floor bathroom in a Brambach Road house. Firefighters de-energized the heater and removed it from the wall. Thermal imaging confirmed the fire had not extended to neighboring walls. However, some light burn marks were found on the drywall just above the heater. Firefighters vented light smoke from the house.

Firefighters cut power to a malfunctioning rooftop heating unit on a Palmer Avenue building Oct. 20.

Firefighters notified Con Edison about a tree in close proximity to electrical wires on Greenacres Avenue Oct. 23.

Cornell Street residents, ages 100 and 86, were accidentally locked out of their house  on Oct. 24. Firefighters helped them get back inside. The police department's Older Adult Advocate is following up.

This week, firefighters assisted at one car accident in the village. They responded to 16 false fire alarms caused by device malfunction, shower steam, construction dust, a battery change, cooking smoke and hair dryer use.

Scarsdale Village Justice Court
Demetrius Borden pleaded guilty to a probation violation. He was sentenced to six months in jail, to be served concurrently with sentencing from courts in White Plains and New Rochelle.

Miriam Freedman-Carman pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated (first offense). She was fined $900 and granted a one-year conditional discharge. Her license was revoked for six months, with a 20-day stay. She was ordered to install an ignition interlock device on her car for one year and continue treatment in a drinking and driving program organized by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles. She was also ordered to attend a MADD Victim Impact Panel.

Andrea O. Gardiner pleaded guilty to the reduced charges of driving without a license and disobeying a traffic control device. She was fined $436.

Sandro Giambrone was arraigned on charges of operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a controlled substance violation, speeding (74/40) a lane violation and a turn signal violation. An evaluation by Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities was ordered, and the case was adjourned to Nov. 26.

Maureen Hart pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal contempt. She was granted a conditional discharge and fined $255, including a $50 DNA fee. The court issued a five-year permanent order of protection against her.

Judy A. Nouel pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of driving without a license and was fined $193. Bail was exonerated.

Bail was exonerated for Brian W. Sanchez. His case was adjourned to Oct. 29 for sentencing.
Victor Santana Jr. returned on warrant and was issued fines of $476 for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and speeding.

Hermin Sagassome-Morales pleaded guilty to using a gas-powered blower in violation of village code. He was fined $75.

The village prosecutor withdrew village code violation charges from one couple after they showed they were in compliance with village code regarding wetlands activity.

One case was sealed.

The court issued two warrant letters and one appearance letter to defendants who did not appear in court as directed.
Also, one defendant charged with a village code violation involving a leaf blower did not show up for his scheduled court appearance.

Adjournments included some cases with the following charges: DWI (first offense), aggravated DWI, DWI with a blood alcohol level of at least .08 of one percent, first-degree operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs, third- and fourth-degree grand larceny, second-degree identity theft, fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, second- and third-degree possession of a forged instrument, driving while ability impaired by drugs or alcohol, possession of marijuana, various vehicle and traffic offenses and village code violations.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 20-26 and the Scarsdale Village Justice Court calendar from Oct. 22 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 website.

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Written by Joanne Wallenstein

Published: 15 October 2014

Created: 15 October 2014

Last Updated: 15 October 2014

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Thefts
On Oct. 8, a Normandy Lane man reported caterers stole approximately $3,500 worth of alcohol from his house following a party Sept. 27.

While a 52-year-old Hamilton Road man was getting his hair cut at Henry's Barber Shop on Scarsdale Avenue, Oct. 11, his blue Land's End jacket and car keys were stolen from the waiting area. The theft occurred between 9:15 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Identity thefts
On Oct. 8, a Mamaroneck Road man reported someone used his Social Security number to file a fraudulent income tax return. The man discovered it after receiving an IRS letter inquiring about an alleged, unnaturally large tax refund.
On Oct. 9, a Greenacres Avenue woman received a call from her tax accountant, advising that the IRS needed to confirm her identity because of a second, fraudulent tax return filed under her Social Security number. She is following up with her accountant.
On Oct. 11, a Brite Avenue woman reported fraudulent activity on her Capital One Visa card.

Check forgery
On Oct. 8, a Madison Road woman reported someone stole two Chase Bank checks from her mailbox, forged them for higher dollar amounts and either cashed them or attempted to cash them. The incident occurred sometime between July 31 and Sept. 19.

Eggs
A caller reported his car got egged while parked on Autenreith Road between 4:30 p.m., Oct. 10, and 1 a.m., Oct. 11. There was visible yolk on the car's paint and broken egg shells on the ground.

Harassment
On Oct. 11, a resident received a call from a blocked number on his cell phone. The caller reportedly stated he was calling from a news station and wanted to know if the resident wanted to make a statement regarding some allegations that were made against him. The resident currently has an order of protection against his spouse, but the caller did not say the allegations came from the resident's spouse. Police advised the resident to contact his phone carrier to obtain information about the phone number from which the call originated, as the call may not have been legitimate.

Post-it notes
A Popham Road resident reported someone placed "illogical" Post-it notes on the front door of her apartment Oct. 9. The notes referred to proper garbage disposal in the building, she said. She wanted to document the incident in case the situation escalates.

Help
Police helped mediate a dispute between a Quaker Ridge woman and a home health aide Oct. 6.
At 7:30 a.m., Oct. 7, a woman was found sleeping next to a bike rack near the Recreation Department entrance of Village Hall. The woman told police she was passing through town and needed to rest. She refused assistance and continued on her way.
A Fenimore Road resident was concerned that a neighbor's garage door was open for several hours Oct. 7. Police checked the house and found the homeowner working in his garage. The homeowner said the garage door was left open for ventilation purposes.
The youth officer asked for a police car to be sent to an Edgewood house for a child refusing to go to school because of an ongoing dispute with friends Oct. 8. The youth officer is following up.

Dog struck
An unleashed Vernon Road dog ran out of its yard and was struck by a village owned vehicle Oct. 8. The homeowner took the dog to a vet prior to patrol's arrival. The village-owned vehicle was undamaged. The condition of the dog was unknown at the time of the report.

Cars and roadways
Police closed Harwood Court because a carting and recycling truck leaked hydraulic fluid on the street Oct. 6. Highway department workers and firefighters evaluated the situation, applied absorbent material on the spill and notified the carting company of its responsibility to clean up the spill.
On Oct. 7, police notified the highway department about loose dirt and rocks littering Cooper Road.
Police helped a driver change a flat tire on Popham Road at 11:30 p.m., Oct. 7.
Around 12:30 a.m., Oct. 8, police discovered an old refrigerator lying on Post Road. Police removed the doors as a safety precaution and notified the highway department for pickup. Police noted the refrigerator seemed to have been discarded by someone passing through the area and not by a local homeowner.
Police called a taxi for a White Plains man who stopped his Lexus near Post and Mamaroneck roads because he was unable to drive due to confusion and disorientation around 6 a.m., Oct. 8. The man said he had health problems but refused medical attention. Police helped the man park his car on Tompkins Road. The man made arrangements for someone else to pick up the car.
On Oct. 9, police stopped a driver for using a cell phone on East Parkway. The driver, from Woodbridge, Conn., gave police his Connecticut driver's license and said he was driving a rental car. A database check of the man's license revealed his driving privileges were suspended in New York and New Jersey for failure to answer summonses in Harriman and Greenwood Lake. Police issued the man summonses for both using a mobile device while driving and third-degree unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Police instructed the man to park his car and call someone to pick him and his car up. He is due in court Oct. 29.
Ten car accidents were reported in the village this week.

License plates
On Oct. 9, a Chateaux Circle resident reported she did not remove the license plates from her 1999 Nissan Maxima before the car was destroyed by an auto salvage and recycling company in California. The resident said she needed to file a police report about the missing plates in order to properly cancel her car insurance.
A Heathcote Road resident reported losing a motorcycle license plate somewhere in the village Oct. 10.

Civil matter
An Edgewood Road man complained that a neighbor placed stepping stones on his property and would not remove them Oct. 6. The neighbor said he placed the stones at the property line in order to create a walkway to the bus stop. Police advised both men it was a civil matter and advised them to follow up in civil court if necessary. The next day, the man who complained about the stepping stones placed traffic cones and "no trespassing" signs across the stone pathway and sidewalk. The neighbor said the cones and signs blocked his wife's path to the bus stop and prevented his child from safely crossing the street at the crosswalk on his way to school. Police instructed the man to remove the cones and install the "no trespassing" signs in a way that would not obstruct pedestrian traffic. The men said they were hiring lawyers to resolve the matter.

Village code
Police advised a worker on Ogden Road he could not use power equipment until 8 a.m., Oct. 6. The worker advised police he would wait in his car until 8 a.m. before beginning work.
Walworth Avenue residents complained of noise from a River Road party at 11 p.m., Oct. 12. Police informed the homeowner of the complaint. She apologized for the noise and stated her daughter's guests were currently getting rides home because the party was over.

Lost and found
A Scarsdale firefighter found a cell phone near the intersection of Post Road and Boulevard and brought it to headquarters Oct. 10.

Fire
Firefighters investigated a reported possible natural gas leak on Park Road Oct. 6. Gas detection meters did not indicate the presence of gas.
Firefighters traced a gas odor in a Black Birch Lane garage to a leaking lawn mower Oct. 7. Firefighters removed the lawn mower from the garage and placed it outside.
Elevated carbon monoxide levels in a Mamaroneck Road house were caused by a faulty ventilation flue connected to a gas burner and hot water heater Oct. 7. Con Edison shut gas to both appliances and red tagged them. During investigation, firefighters also found elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide in the basement, due to an improperly sealed sewer trap. Firefighters sealed the trap. The building department was notified for follow-up on the flue system.
Firefighters notified Con Edison about a reported natural gas odor on Spencer Place Oct. 8.
A gas odor in a Brambach Road house was caused by a stove knob that had not been completely turned off Oct. 8.
Firefighters investigated an electrical burning odor in a Black Walnut Road house Oct. 9. They discovered a bathroom ceiling fan was venting directly into an insulated area between joists without a proper exhaust hose or pipe. As a precaution, firefighters removed dust-caked insulation from this area and shut related circuit breakers. Firefighters checked other areas of the house for unusual heat, smoke or charring. They confirmed all investigated areas were safe. Consultation with a licensed electrician was recommended.
A gas-powered pressure washer caused carbon monoxide to enter a Hamilton Road house Oct. 11. Firefighters instructed workers to relocate the pressure washer, and they ventilated the house. Con Edison confirmed the safety of the house.
A foul odor in a Rochambeau Road house was caused by a faulty toilet seal Oct. 11. The resident informed firefighters a plumber had already been called. The plumber was due to fix it the following week.
A report of burning leaves on Tunstall Road turned out to be a properly contained wood fire in a portable fireplace Oct. 12. Firefighters confirmed the fire was under control.
Firefighters forced open a Cushman Road bedroom door after a child accidentally locked himself inside Oct. 12. Firefighters confirmed the door's locking mechanism was not working properly and advised the homeowner to repair it.
This week firefighters assisted at three car accidents in the village and on parkways. They responded to 22 false alarms caused by device malfunction, burnt toast, cooking smoke, accidental manual activation, steam from an iron and construction work.

Scarsdale Village Justice Court
Christina R. Arciuolo pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of driving while ability impaired. Her license was suspended for 90 days, and she was fined $560.She was granted a one-year conditional discharge and ordered to attend a MADD Victim Impact Panel and a drinking and driving program organized by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles.
Demetrius Borden returned on warrant for violation of probation. The case was adjourned to Oct. 15.
Danielle V. DeSantis pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of driving without a license and was fined $215.
Shoshanna Fischman pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of a registration violation and was fined $215.
David M. Goldberg pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of a registration violation and was fined $215.
Jermaine A. Higgins pleaded guilty to aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and was fined $293.
Bladimir P. Prada pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated (first offense). His license was revoked for six months, and he was fined $900. He was put on two years probation and ordered to attend a MADD Victim Impact Panel and a drinking and driving program organized by the NYS DMV. He was ordered to install an ignition interlock device on his car for one year.
Franklin J. Rodriguez pleaded guilty to aggravated DWI and was fined $1,400. His license was revoked for six months. He was granted a one-year conditional discharge and ordered to attend a MADD Victim Impact Panel and a drinking and driving program organized by the NYS DMV. He was ordered to install an ignition interlock device on his car for one year.
Luis Ayala pleaded guilty to using a gas-powered leaf blower and was fined $75.
Alejan Pajarito-Xochimir pleaded guilty to using a gas-powered leaf blower and was fined $75.
Ruben Soto pleaded guilty to using a gas-powered leaf blower and was fined $75.
The district attorney's office dismissed charges in one case where a defendant was charged with a vehicle and traffic violation.

One case involving an underage defendant was sealed.

The court issued two warrant letters to defendants who did not appear in court as directed.
Adjournments included some cases concerning the following charges: aggravated DWI, DWI (first offense), DWI with a blood alcohol content of .09 of one percent, operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs, third-degree criminal mischief, second-degree criminal trespassing, fourth-degree stalking, second-degree aggravated harassment, second-degree criminal contempt, third-degree falsely reporting an incident, second-degree identity theft, second- and third-degree possession of a forged instrument, fourth-degree grand larceny, possession of ID data, first-degree operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs, second-degree possession of marijuana, fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, various vehicle and traffic violations and village code violations.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 6-12 and the Scarsdale Village Justice Court calendar from Oct. 8 was compiled from official information.

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