Police Report: Strange Calls and Family Fights
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Domestic matters: On Jan. 30, a man reported receiving unwanted messages from his ex-wife.
On Jan. 31, a daughter called police because her father was allegedly acting "belligerent" after an argument. The father told police his daughter had been very loud and had been calling her mother names since the previous day. When the father tried to talk to his daughter, she allegedly refused to listen to him and called police instead. Patrol helped mediate the dispute and left when all was in good order.
On Feb. 1, a woman called 911 alleging her husband was being verbally abusive and slammed a door during an argument. The woman then drove to headquarters to speak with police. There she said she dialed 911 as a scare tactic, in the hope of avoiding continued conversation with her husband. She apologized for misusing 911 services, and police informed her about other available services.
Phone threats, harassment
A Quaker Ridge boy received a call from an unknown man claiming the boy's mother owed a $1,000 loan Jan. 26. The boy said he was a child and knew nothing about the loan. The man responded by saying if the loan was not paid off, the boy's family would be killed. The boy hung up and called police. Police traced the man's number to an address in Florida. They advised the boy and his mother that the call was most likely an attempt to scam money. Patrol told the boy and his mother to contact the police department if they receive other similar calls.
On Feb. 1, a Quaker Ridge woman reported receiving two harassing phone calls from an unknown male caller. The caller said, "I heard from [your neighbor] you like to be dominated in the basement." The woman immediately hung up the phone, but the caller called back. The woman told him she was contacting police, and he responded by threatening to "hurt her and her family in the basement" if she contacted police. Police traced the phone number and called it. A Brooklyn woman answered the phone and denied making the calls. She said her boyfriend's 15-year-old friend had been at her house earlier that day and had borrowed her cell phone. She said the boy was no longer at her house, and she did not know his whereabouts. She then hung up the phone and did not answer patrol's calls. Police checked the Quaker Ridge woman's house and offered tips about enhancing security.
Harassed jogger
On Jan. 29, a female jogger reported a man repeatedly harasses her while she is running on Fenimore Road. The most recent incident occurred on Jan. 25, when the woman was approaching the intersection with Brewster Road. There, the man, who was jogging in the opposite direction, allegedly said, "You ... Are you stupid? Get off the middle of my road." Earlier in December, the man allegedly made similar comments as they encountered each other jogging. The woman asked police to document the incident in case the situation escalates.
Housekeeper arrested after stealing $50 from employer
On Jan. 26, a Tisdale Road resident reported a $50 bill was stolen from her wallet while inside her house. She said the bill was in her wallet before a cleaning service arrived at her house, and the bill was missing after the cleaners left. She said money has also disappeared from her husband's and son's wallets over the past month, and she believes their money also disappeared during times when the cleaners were in the house. The woman advised police she would no longer use the cleaning service. Detectives investigating the incident scheduled an interview with the cleaners, including Jenny Illescas, 33, of White Plains, on Jan. 27. During the interview, Illescas admitted to stealing $50 from the resident's wallet on Jan. 26. She denied taking money or property from the house on other occasions. Police subsequently charged Illescas with petit larceny. She was booked and released on her own recognizance, with an appearance ticket for Village Justice Court on Feb. 18.
Stolen shield
On Jan. 28, a White Plains man reported his New York City Veterans Police shield was stolen from the back bumper of his 1998 Ford Explorer parked in the Wilgrin parking lot on Jan. 19. The 8"x4" bronze shield had been attached to the car's bumper with a bolt, he said.
Identity theft
On Jan. 30, a Crossway woman reported someone attempted to withdraw "a large sum of money" from her Chase Bank account. The attempt occurred at a Florida bank, where an unknown woman was posing as the legitimate account holder. The teller became suspicious of the identification provided to her, and at that point, the suspect fled the bank. The woman said Chase bank closed her accounts and opened new ones. In addition, she filed a fraud alert with the credit reporting agencies.
Unusual calls
On Jan. 31, a Bradley Road man said his wife received several calls over the last few days in which an unknown caller asked for his wife by name and then hung up without saying anything else. At the time one of the calls was received, a white sedan was parked outside the couple's house. The couple believed that, while it could have been a coincidence, the presence of the car was odd. Police advised the couple to notify headquarters if they receive more hang-up calls.
Confused
On Jan. 29, an Edgewood resident reported cash was stolen from his home while he was sleeping the previous night. He said he believed the perpetrator had keys to his house and used sleeping gas on him. While questioning the man, it became clear he was suffering from dementia. There were no facts to back up the man's story, and details of the story kept changing. Patrol attempted to notify the man's daughter but were unable to reach her.
Where's my car?
A woman called police because she thought her car had been stolen from the HSBC Bank parking lot at Popham and Overhill roads Jan. 27. Police helped her find the car, which was actually parked on Scarsdale Avenue.
Too cold
A person called police after voluntarily leaving her Heathcote Road house at 6:15 p.m., Jan. 31. She said it was too cold for her to wait outside for a ride from a friend, and she had no money for a taxi. Police drove her to headquarters where she could use a telephone and wait for her friend in a warm building. The person called a friend and made arrangements to take a train to New York City and meet the friend there. Police escorted the person to the Scarsdale train station. Police offered to provide contact information for a Social Services agency or drive the person to a housing shelter, but she declined.
Scofflaw
On Jan. 28, the parking enforcement officer noticed a 2008 Ford involved with scofflaw incidents parked on Boniface Circle. The officer issued a ticket for an expired meter and called Village Justice Court to confirm the car's scofflaw status. A court clerk confirmed the car's registered owner had 19 open parking tickets and owed $1,950 in fines. Patrol called the police department's duty tow and had the car towed to the police impound lot in Mamaroneck. Patrol contacted the owner of the car, a 29-year-old Mahopac woman, and told her to follow up with Village Justice Court regarding the outstanding fines and the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles regarding the suspended status of her license and registration.
Cars and roadways
An illegally parked scooter on Depot Place was impeding snow removal efforts Jan. 29. Patrol unsuccessfully attempted to contact the scooter's registered owner, and patrol issued the owner a parking ticket.
On Jan. 30, police issued a parking ticket to the owner of a car parked on Freightway because the car was blocking the passage of snowplows.
Five car accidents were reported in the village this week.
Civil matter
On Jan. 31, a Ridgecrest West man told police he and his neighbor were involved in a civil matter involving a cat. Police advised the man that civil matters are not police matters and must be resolved through a civil process.
Lost and found
An electrician found an iPad near a Murray Hill Road construction site and gave it to police Jan. 26.
Police tracked down the owner of a cell phone left at the high school track Jan. 27. The owner successfully answered questions about the phone to confirm his ownership, and he picked it up from headquarters.
On Jan. 28, a Tompkins Road woman reported losing her wallet somewhere near her house. A few hours later, she called headquarters to cancel the report. She found the wallet in her driveway.
A passerby found a wallet near the intersection of Boulevard and Gaylor Road and gave it to police Jan. 29.
On Jan. 31, a person found a set of car keys on Dobbs Terrace, tied the keys to a nearby white car and notified police. Police spoke with the owner of the car to which the keys were tied and learned the keys did not belong to that person. Using a CVS tag attached to the keys, police contacted the owner of the keys. She thanked police for finding the keys and said she or her husband would come to headquarters to pick up the keys on Feb. 2.
On Jan. 31, a passerby found a pocketbook on Greenacres Avenue and brought it to Hitchcock Church. A church employee then brought the purse to headquarters. Police looked in the purse for identifying information and contacted the owner, a Greenacres Avenue resident, to inform her that her purse had been found.
On Feb. 1, a Walworth Avenue woman reported her son lost his $400 clarinet at Scarsdale Middle School. The last time he saw the clarinet was after a band concert on Jan. 14.
Fire on train tracks
Police witnessed an explosion on the Metro North railroad tracks near the south side of the platform at Scarsdale train station Jan. 29. Dispatch informed the fire department and the Metropolitan Transit Authority. Police stood by and assisted as needed. According to the fire department's report, the fire was caused when "the third rail shorted to the ground, burning through a steel mount plate." Once MTA workers shut power to the rails, the fire self extinguished. Firefighters stood by and assisted as needed.
Fire
A Sage Terrace resident reported a gasoline odor in her basement Jan. 26. The cause was probably a gasoline spill down a Brewster Road drain the previous day. As per health department recommendations, firefighters ran water down the drains in the Sage Terrace house until the odor dissipated.
Lint was smoking in a Carthage Road dryer Jan. 26. Firefighters shut off the dryer, removed the lint and advised the homeowner to call for service.
A burning odor was coming from a washing machine in a Broadmoor Road house Jan. 26. Firefighters confirmed there was no fire, unplugged the washing machine and advised the homeowner to call for service.
On Jan. 27, firefighters helped a Vanderbilt Road resident get back in her house after she was accidentally locked out. The next day, on Jan. 28, firefighters helped a Boulevard resident get back in her house after she was also accidentally locked out.
Con Edison discovered a gas leak under the street at Boulevard and Webster Road Jan. 29. Firefighters helped Con Edison workers check manholes and 12 nearby houses for possible gas infiltration. Firefighters stood by until released by Con Edison.
A Barry Road resident reported a light switch sparked when used Jan. 30. Firefighters checked the house and found no more sparking switches, arcing wires or burning odors. They advised the resident to hire an electrician to change the switches.
Firefighters helped Con Edison workers check three houses on Church Lane South, Popham Road and Elmdorf Road for possible gas infiltration related to a gas leak in the area Jan. 30.
A smoke odor in a Brewster Road house was caused by a malfunctioning gas-firedburner Jan. 31. Firefighters shut gas to the unit and advised the homeowner to call for service.
A citizen complained about overcrowding at Chat restaurant on Christie Place Jan. 31. Firefighters checked the restaurant. They observed it was busy and full, but it was not overcrowded in a dangerous way. They advised the manager to open curtains placed in front of one of the exit doors to make the doors visible, as per safety code.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the sites of four natural gas leaks at street valve boxes on Richbell Road Feb. 1.
An oil burner malfunctioned in a Franklin Road house Feb. 1. Firefighters shut down the unit and advised the homeowner to call for service.
Firefighters called Con Edison to check a gas pressure regulator making a "buzzing" noise in a Pinecrest Road house Feb.1.
This week, firefighters assisted at one car accident in the village. They responded to 12 false fire or heat alarms caused by device malfunction, excessive dust, cooking smoke and fireplace smoke.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Jan. 26 to Feb. 1 was compiled from official information.
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Housekeeper Arrested for Theft and Man Charged with DWI
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A 33 year-old White Plains woman who worked at a housekeeper in several homes in Scarsdale was arrested on Tuesday January 27 for stealing cash from a home she cleaned on Tisdale Road. Following a complaint from the homeowners, police conducted an investigation which resulted in the arrest of Jenny Illescas for Petit Larceny. She is scheduled to appear in court on February 18th.
DWI
A Scarsdale man was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense) and operation of a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of at least .08 of one percent, following an accident that landed his 2002 Lexus into a ditch at the Heathcote Bypass and Weaver Street at midnight, Jan. 22. The car had apparently been traveling south on the Bypass when it drove off the road. The driver was out of the car when police arrived. He advised he was not injured and declined medical attention. He was swaying as he walked, and his eyes were glassy and bloodshot. His breath smelled of alcohol, and he told police he drank three beers at Brother Jimmy's Barbecue restaurant in White Plains earlier that evening. He failed field sobriety tests, and he tested positive in an alcohol pre-screening test. At headquarters, a Datamaster test measured his blood alcohol level at .17 percent. Following his arrest booking, he was released 
on his own recognizance. He was issued an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court on Jan. 28.
Identity theft
On Jan. 20, an Aspen Road woman reported someone created a fraudulent check and cashed it against her Bank of American account on Jan. 16. According to the woman, the check was a duplicate of a check number she had not yet issued, and it contained a forged signature. The fraudulent check was made payable to an auto company in Florida. In following up with her bank, the woman learned the perpetrator made other small transactions against the account, as a way of checking if the account was active. The bank closed the account to prevent further fraudulent transactions. Police advised the woman to monitor her credit report as a precaution.
On Jan. 23, a Clarence Road woman reported receiving a collection notice about a Verizon telephone account
opened in her name without her knowledge or permission. After speaking with Verizon's fraud department and the collection agency, the woman learned the account was opened in March 2013 and closed in July 2013. Verizon's fraud department is following up.
"Fare" change
A cab driver called police when a passenger's credit card was declined and the passenger, from Walworth Avenue, offered to pay the $80 fare in coins or by personal check. Police advised the driver that although it might be inconvenient to accept $80 in coins, the coins represent valid US currency and therefore should be accepted as payment. The passenger gave the driver $80 in coins, which he accepted as full payment for the fare.
Noises
Police checked a Nelson Road house after the homeowner thought she heard a cupboard door open at approximately 2:45 p.m., Jan. 19. Police found no sign of forced entry or criminal activity.
Police checked an Innes Road house after the homeowner heard an unusual noise and thought someone might be trying to get inside Jan. 22. Police found no sign of criminal activity.
Footprints
Police checked a Gatehouse Road house after a homeowner reported concerns about footprints in the snow around the perimeter of her house Jan. 25. Police found no signs of criminal activity and noted the footprints appeared to have been made by an animal.
Scofflaws
The parking enforcement officer saw a car parked on Spencer Place that was associated with $740 in parking ticket scofflaw fines Jan. 20. While patrol was waiting for a tow truck to arrive, the driver returned to the car. Patrol advised her to resolve the unpaid fines in Village Justice Court.
The parking enforcement officer saw a car parked on East Parkway that was associated with $720 in parking ticket scofflaw fines Jan. 20. While patrol was waiting for a tow truck to arrive, the driver returned to the car. Patrol advised her to resolve the unpaid fines in Village Justice Court.
Cars and roadways
On Jan. 19, a Boulder Brook Road man was concerned someone might have punctured the tires of his car while it was parked in his driveway overnight. Police examined the car and determined the damage did not look like criminal mischief. Rather, the damage was consistent with damage caused by tires ripped open by running against a curb.
A motorist complained about a large pothole at Post and Fenimore roads Jan. 19. Police placed a traffic cone there to warn motorists, and they alerted transportation officials for repair.
Although legally parked, two cars were causing a hazardous condition on Oakstwain Road Jan. 20. Police contacted the registered owners and asked them to move their cars.
Police notified the water department of a broken water main on Church Lane Jan. 21. The highway department applied salt to the area to prevent icing.
A car became disabled near the intersection of Mamaroneck Road and Harvest Drive Jan. 23. The driver asked police if he could leave the car in the Scarsdale pool parking lot overnight until it could be picked up for repair the next day.
A branch and wires fell on Huntington Avenue Jan. 24. Patrol blocked off the area with caution tape and notified Con Edison and the highway department. They also taped off the area around a branch leaning on wires on Quaker Center. Patrol notified the homeowner, who contacted a tree service.
Patrol stood by while a driver changed a flat tire near the intersection of Heathcote Road and Palmer Avenue Jan. 25.
Police notified the water department about pooling water on Brewster Road, possibly caused by a defective sewer, Jan. 25.
A man who appeared to be sleeping in his car on Claremont Road was a tutor who arrived early for an appointment and decided to relax and listen to a radio show in the meantime Jan. 25.
Patrol notified New Rochelle police and appropriate road maintenance agencies about a large piece of blacktop that became dislodged from Weaver Street and was causing a hazard Jan. 25.
Concerned about road rage, a driver pulled into headquarters Jan. 25. He alleged another driver had been "recklessly following" him from the Bronx River Parkway. He said the aggressive driver stopped only after he pulled into the public safety parking lot.
Seven car accidents were reported in the village and on parkways this week.
Village code, safety
On Jan. 19, police told a Greenacres Avenue contactor he was in violation of village code for using power equipment in violation of village code on a holiday. The contractor said he did not realize it was a holiday and stopped work immediately.
Police advised an ice skater to leave Duck Pond due to possible danger from thin ice Jan. 22.
On Jan. 22, patrol advised a Carthage Road man and his kids that their hockey game was causing a noise disturbance for some neighbors who had complained. The man apologized and stopped the game.
Patrol spoke to a Dolma Road homeowner after a neighbor complained of noise from the homeowner's generator Jan. 22. The homeowner said he was not sure why the generator was running, and he would return to the house to investigate the problem the next morning.
At 6:30 a.m., Jan. 24, police advised a sanitation truck driver that garbage removal needed to be done during designated hours, as per village code.
Police dispersed noisy kids form Berkeley Road at 10:30 p.m., Jan. 24.
Lost badge
A parking enforcement officer dropped his official badge in Christie Place Garage Jan. 21. A person found it and notified headquarters. The officer promptly retrieved his badge.
Fire
Firefighters shut the water supply to a broken hose bib at a Cayuga Road house Jan. 19.
Firefighters investigated pooling water in a Carthage Road yard and advised the homeowner to call the building department with concerns Jan. 19. A sump pump stopped working in a Mamaroneck Road basement and a large amount of water entered the house Jan. 19. Firefighters shut the gas supply to affected appliances and pumped water from the basement.
Firefighters looked at a small amount of water in a Crossway basement Jan. 19. It was not enough to pump out.
Firefighters advised the homeowner to contact a plumber to check the sump pump.
A stove was leaking gas in a Johnson Road house Jan. 20. Firefighters shut off the gas connection and informed Con Edison.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a probable gas leak on Rock Creek Lane Jan. 21.
Firefighters, police and Con Edison workers forced their way into a Carman Road house because of suspected gas infiltration from an active curb valve leak on the street Jan. 21. Con Edison workers detected gas readings in the basement and took over the scene.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a probable gas leak in a Carthage Road house Jan. 21.
A senior resident reported there was no heat in her Coralyn Road house Jan. 22. Firefighters discovered the pilot light was out in the gas furnace. They relit the pilot light, and the furnace began functioning again. A plumber was called to check the boiler.
Firefighters checked a Secor Road house for a possible gas leak Jan. 22. Con Edison workers, who were also called to the scene, found a gas leak outdoors and addressed it.
Firefighters advised a Cohawney Road resident to report fallen phone wires to Verizon Jan. 24. Firefighters also helped the resident knock heavy snow from low hanging branches leaning precariously on other wires.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a natural gas leak running alongside curbing in an open area of Butler Woods Jan. 25.
A Brewster Road resident said he inadvertently poured up to two gallons of gasoline down the drain of a basement slop sink Jan. 25. Firefighters ventilated the house and used running water to flush the drain for approximately an hour. An odor of gasoline, caused by this incident, was also reported in a neighbor's house. Firefighters checked the neighbor's house, found a poorly sealed sewer trap, ventilated the house and flushed the sewer line with water. The Westchester County Department of Health was notified.
Firefighters assisted at one car accident in the village. They responded to 11 false alarms caused by device malfunction, construction dust, cooking smoke and a battery change.
Arrest on warrant
On Jan. 23, police arrested Gustavo A. Burgos, 22, of Yonkers, on the strength of an active bench warrant, previously issued out of Scarsdale Village Justice Court for failing to appear in court on vehicle and traffic misdemeanors. After Burgos's surrender to police, he was released on his own recognizance to his father, who had accompanied him to headquarters. He was issued an appearance ticket for Jan. 28 at Scarsdale Village Justice Court.
Scarsdale Village Justice Court
Stephen J. Broege was arraigned on charges of DWI (first offense) and DWI with a blood alcohol level of at least .08 of one percent. His license was suspended pending prosecution, but the court granted him a hardship license. Broege was assigned, for evaluation, to Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities. The case was adjourned to Feb. 18.
Allen F. Bryant pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of a registration violation and was fined $193.
Gregory A. Fucci pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of a registration violation and was fined $193.
Joseph M. Gentile, Jr., pleaded guilty to the reduced charges of driving without a license and disobeying a traffic control device. He was fined $408.
Brian J. Higgins pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of a registration violation and was fined $193.
David M. Hill's bail was reduced to $1,000, and he was assigned, for evaluation, to Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities. The case was adjourned to Feb. 11.
Deanna L. Mifsud was arraigned on charges of DWI (first offense), DWI with a blood alcohol level of at least .08 of one percent and speeding (55/30). Her license was surrendered pending prosecution, but hardship privileges were granted. Mifsud was assigned, for evaluation, to Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities. The case was adjourned to Feb. 11.
S.A. Signorelli pleaded guilty to speeding and the reduced charge of driving without a license. Signorelli was fined $438.
Ashley E. Stevens pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of driving while ability impaired. Her license was suspended for 90 days with a 20-day stay. She was ordered to attend a MADD Victim Impact Panel and a drinking and driving program organized by the Department of Motor Vehicles. She was fined $560.
One case was sealed.
The court issued five warrant letters to defendants who did not appear in court as directed. One previously issued bench warrant stayed in effect for a defendant who did not appear in court on vehicle and traffic charges.
Adjournments included some cases with the following charges: possession of a hypodermic instrument, use of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, fourth-degree grand larceny, third-degree possession of a forged instrument, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, first-degree operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs, second-degree obstruction of government administration, disorderly conduct, second-degree criminal contempt, second-degree identity theft and various vehicle and traffic violations.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Jan. 19-25 and the Scarsdale Village Justice Court calendar from Jan. 21 was complied from official information.This police report is sponsored by Scarsdale Security who does more than just security. Contact them about remote video for your home or business. Call 914-722-2200 or visit their website.
Police 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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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.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.
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
