Police Investigating Bullet Fired through Chateaux Circle Window, Honda Stolen
- Thursday, 15 June 2023 11:15
- Last Updated: Thursday, 15 June 2023 13:26
- Published: Thursday, 15 June 2023 11:15
- Traci Dutton Ludwig
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Bullet fired: On June 12, police received a report of a bullet fired through a Chateaux Circle window. Investigation confirmed that a bullet had entered the window and become lodged in a wall. Police took the bullet into evidence. This matter is under active investigation.
Arrested
On Wednesday afternoon June 7 around 3 pm police received a call from The Ambassador of Scarsdale, an assisted living facility on Saxon Woods Road. The caller said that an employee was threatening to kill another employee so police rushed to the scene. According to police, two kitchen employees got into an argument and one threatened to shoot the other with a gun.
Shortly afterwards, the employee fled on foot down Mamaroneck Road. A description of the suspect was issued and police were able to track him to the Saxon Woods Pool where he was arrested.
However, it turns out that though he threatened to shoot, he never displayed a gun and did not have one when he was arrested. Police also searched his route to see if a gun had been discarded but none was found.
Ultimately Timothy Shawn Crawford of New Rochelle was arrested for menacing in the third degree. He was released pending a 6-14 court date.
Arrest on warrant
Greenburgh police advised they had Jesus M. Rivera, 32, of Long Island City, in custody June 5. Rivera was showing an active arrest from Scarsdale. Police picked him up and processed his arrest in Scarsdale. He was released on his own recognizance with an appearance ticket for Village Justice Court.
Stolen car
A $30,000 2015 Honda Accord car was stolen from an Elm Road driveway overnight June 5 and reported June 6. This same night, numerous car break-ins also occurred on the same street.
Stolen
A contractor reported $4,000 worth of power tools were stolen from his enclosed trailer on Church Lane June 5.
A $700 bicycle, helmet and lock were stolen from East Parkway June 7. The bike had been left at the rack, locked.
Car breaks-ins
On June 6, an Elm Road caller reported an unknown party entered his vehicle in the overnight period 600 and stole the owner's manual, registration card, insurance card and two packs of gum.
On June 6, another Elm Road resident reported a car-break-in around 11:30 pm the previous night. Items said to be missing included the vehicle registration, sunglasses, gum and chips. The complainant advised that multiple residences on Elm Road had their vehicles rummaged through on the same date and time.
A third Elm Road resident also reported a car break the morning of June 6. This resident stated that she had become complacent and left both vehicles unlocked. The only item taken was a garage door opener.
Items were stolen out of a parked car on East Parkway June 7. Items included boxing equipment, duffle bags and backpacks, a laptop computer and personal items.
On June 8, an Elm Road resident reported her car was broken into on June 5. Stolen from the vehicle included the registration, insurance card, manual, EZ pass, five dollars in quarters, a detached garage opener and a NYC parking pass.
On June 8, items were stolen from a parked car on Boniface Circle. These included a rain jacket, three pairs of shoes and a travel bag.
A car ‘s windows were shattered on Chesterfield Road, and an iPad and new Apple products were stolen from the car around 3 p.m., June 8. The owner said she parked her car in her driveway for about 10 minutes with the intention of spending about 10 minutes inside the house before driving to the airport to pick up a family member. She returned and found the window shattered. She initially believed the window had been shattered accidentally by debris and began making arrangements for her family member to be picked up and for the car to be repaired. After such arrangements were made, she returned to the vehicle and realized items were missing from within. Missing items were reported to be the iPad and accessories purchased on the date approximately $1,000 total. Also reported missing was the caller's older iPad.
Scams
On June 5, a Crossway resident reported receiving a scam call, but she said she did not fall for it and hung up.
On June 6, a caller advised that her father might have fallen victim to an Internet
scam. The caller stated that her father made arrangements with a party purporting to be a representative of CVS pharmacy in Mamaroneck to have photographs printed. The caller states that she contacted CVS in Mamaroneck and they advised that they do not offer that service. The caller further advised that the party claiming to be from CVS would be responding to her parents' residence at 3 pm on this date. Police advised her to call police if someone arrived.
On June 9, a Chesterfield Road resident reported a scam phone call. The caller on the line tried to receive a monetary transaction through fraudulent means. The unknown calling party told the resident that her grandson was in trouble, and he needed $9,680 for legal services.
Help
On June 6, a walk-in party advised of concern for his adult son's wellbeing. The party advised that his son was operating a 2017 White Ford Escape equipped with a GPS. The GPS was indicating that the vehicle was in Scarsdale on Post Road, and the party was worried that his son may have had car trouble. A check of the calls over the past two days showed that police did not have any interaction with that party or vehicle. The reporting party advised that the GPS was malfunctioning and requested that police contact him if the department has any contact with his son.
A Fox Meadow Road woman complained that a woman was taking pictures of her house June 7. Patrol spoke with the caller who described that, after returning home from work, a woman was parked at the end of a nearby roadway taking pictures of her house. The caller stated that when she parked her car and began to exit it, the woman got into her own car and drove away. The caller understood it was not illegal to take pictures in a public space but felt the activity was suspicious. The caller said no factors that usually accompany this activity were present, such as a delivery being made or a nearby residence being listed for sale. The listed party provided a picture of the vehicle involved and a check of the registration came back to a nearby address. The woman taking pictures described by the caller matched that of the listed vehicle owner.
Cars and roadways
Verizon was notified about low-hanging wires on Sprague Road June 6.
Police advised workers to refrain from using a Franklin Road driveway to turn around June 8. On June 10, the homeowner stated she thought the trucks had damaged her driveway.
On June 8, police noticed a car with scofflaw status parked in Village center. The owner was advised to rectify and pay all outstanding parking fines immediately. The owner went to Village Hall and paid the fines.
An Olmsted Road resident was advised to trim branches of a tree overhanging the roadway June 10.
On June 10, police placed a cone in a Shawnee Road pothole and notified the highway department for repair.
On June 11, a Tompkins Road resident complained that a mobile car washing company was creating puddles of soapy water in front of her house. She said it was a hazard to walk to her vehicles, which were parked on the street. Patrol observed stains of dried water in front of her house and two very small puddles. Patrol observed the washing aftermath did not affect the roadway nor was not near any parked vehicle. Patrol also observed the resident’s driveway was not in use. The listed husband stated they utilize their driveway during the night, however, they prefer to park their vehicles on the street during the day. While on scene patrol observed both parties walk to their vehicles without incident. The listed complainant requested the car washing company "clean" the roadway with additional water. Patrol informed the resident and her husband that additional water would cause a hazard, and it is better for the water to continue to dry. Patrol spoke to the car-washing employee who stated the washing of neighbor’s vehicles was done, and in the future, they will clean vehicles in a driveway.
On June 11, a USDPS vehicle was parked, unoccupied on Chase Road, with its hazard lights flashing for approximately 12 hours. After 10 p.m., police turned off the lights and held the keys at headquarters for safekeeping. The postal agency was notified.
Six car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Civil matter
On June 7, a Fenimore Road woman reported her neighbor’s tree removal contractors broke her basement door’s windows when debris hit it. Patrol observed the shattered windows along with debris from a tree stump. She stated the listed company acknowledged their fault in the matter and said they would compensate her.
On June 10, a Fox Meadow Road woman reported her neighbor cut branches on her evergreen tree. The complainant feels the tree was cut improperly. The complainant has been in contact with her lawyer in regard to this incident. It was suggested that the complaint consult with the Scarsdale Village Hall on this matter as they are better equipped and have a vast knowledge on this subject to remedy this civil incident.
On June 10, a Fox Meadow Road resident called police alleging intimidation by a neighbor. This resident stated that she recently had workers at her home cut back branches to an evergreen tree that hang over her property. She stated that the tree is on her neighbor's property. The complainant stated her lawyer contacted her neighbor about this tree. The complainant had also notified Village Hall about this tree issue and received a permit. Nevertheless, she felt intimidated by the neighbor who sometimes curses at her and alleges photographs the property. Her husband felt that the neighbor also calls police to intimidate them. Patrol reassured the resident that she can call SPD any time and police are there to help all residents.
Animals
An animal rehabilitator picked up an injured cat on Mamaroneck Road June 7.
Lost and found
A Fox Meadow Road woman reported losing her gold bracelet at the music festival in Village center June 5.
A purse containing a belt, utility gloves, gift cards and loyalty cards found on Post Road was given to police for safekeeping June 5.
Police notified the owner of a lost cell phone, found in NYC, about where the phone could be picked up June 10.
Village code
Kids swimming on Brite Avenue were asked to lower the volume of music after neighbors complained of noise June 5.
An illegally posted sign on Butler Road was removed June 5.
Police issued a summons to the company responsible for a youth solicitor going door to door on Brewster Road without a permit June 8.
On June 9, an organization was advised they needed a permit to solicit in the Village.
Police advised workers on Drake Road of allowable work times June 10.
Firefighters
On June 7, firefighters were called to investigate a smoke odor in Village Hall. Fire department crews investigated all levels of the structure with gas meters. There were only negative readings. Firefighters did however detect an odor of a petroleum-based product reminiscent of heating oil. This odor was traced to a utility room on the first floor that houses air handler equipment. Within this room, crews encountered a newly replaced fan motor. Upon inquiry, the building custodian stated that HVAC repair workers were working on the system throughout the day. Workers had replaced an air handler motor and lubricated seized bearings with oil. The project manager stated that he had questioned the workers concerning the odor upon repair completion and was advised that the odor would dissipate shortly. The project manager stated that he would follow-up on the odor the next day.
Firefighters assisted at a head-on car accident on Popham Road June 7.
On June 9, firefighters assisted at a car accident on Secor Road involving a car on the golf course.
This report covering police and fire department activity from June 5-11 has been compiled from official information.
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