Monday, Dec 23rd

Brooklyn Men Arrested After Traffic Stop Involving Stolen Car and a Bear Cub Sighted?

fireworks6Arrested: On June 23, after receiving a report of a stolen Kia Sportage, worth $16,000, traveling through the Village, police conducted a traffic stop on Garden and Mamaroneck roads and arrested the driver – Juhunia M. Nichols, 23, of Brooklyn – and the passenger – Shawnton N. Edwards, 22, of Brooklyn. They were each charged with fourth and fifth degree criminal possession of stolen property and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Bail of $1,645and $1,650 were respectively posted and Nichols and Edwards were released on their own recognizance, pending a future court appearance.

Following a car accident at Freightway and Garth Roads June 23, in which one person was transported to the hospital for injuries, police learned one driver had a suspended driver’s license. The driver – Esteban Garcia, 35, of White Plains – was subsequently arrested and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. He was released on cash bail of $1,722. In the accident, Garcia was accused of running a stop sign and turning into another person’s car.

Burglary
A Penn Boulevard house was burglarized while the homeowners were away sometime between June 24 and June 25. Police discovered pry marks around various windows and doors. A safe and its contents were missing.

Identity theft
On June 22, a Weaver Street man reports that, over the past weekend, his American Airlines "A Advantage" account was hacked and multiple hotel rooms were purchased in York, England by a party named "Lewis Richardson." The amount of miles disputed is 37,900, and the value of money disputed is $1,118.

On June 22, a Tunstall Road woman reported someone cashed three fraudulent checks against her account. Two checks were for $5,000. One was for $5,200.

Cars and roadways
On June 19, police removed a fallen wire from Boulevard and notified Verizon.
On June 19, a man reported a dark SUV drove onto his mother’s Dunham Road yard and left tire tracks. The man advised he wanted to handle the matter on his own.
On June 19, a driver advised of a verbal road rage incident that he had been involved in, earlier that day.
A motorcycle without a rear license plate was parked unattended on Clarence Road June 20. Police notified the owner about the plate violation, and the owner said he would rectify the matter and retrieve the motorcycle as soon as possible.
Police put a note on the windshield of an inconveniently parked car on Wildwood Road June 21.
On June 21, police issued a summons to a Larchmont driver using a cell phone while driving on Chase Road.
Police reported a fallen wire on Wayside Lane to Verizon June 21.
Police notified the water department about a dislodged fire hydrant on Popham Road June 23.
Police called a tow for a driver that ran out of gas on Weaver Street June 25.
Four car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.

Help
A man sleeping on the train platform said he was tired and wanted to catch up on sleep June 23.

A kids’ play tent blew onto a neighbor’s lawn on Woods Lane June 25. Police notified the owner and returned the tent.

Damage
A projectile damaged a garage door June 20. Police were unable to determine if the projectile was something kicked up from landscaping equipment or something else.

Delivery
On June 21, a Stonehouse Road resident reported that lumber was unexpectedly dropped off at his yard.

Kids
Around 2 a.m., June 24, kids were banging on doors on Fox Meadow Road. Police advised the kids of dangers associated with such late-night actions. The kids apologized and left.

Civil matters
Police assisted library employees tell an unruly customer that the customer was banned for the library for three months due to disorderly behavior June 20.

On June 22, a Harwood Court medical professional told police that a woman arrived at his office without an appointment and was causing a disturbance. He stated she was dissatisfied and emotional over work that was done in the past. The professional asked police to inform the woman that she is no longer a patient and is not permitted on the premises in the future. Patrol spoke with the woman who stated she spent a lot of money and was not satisfied with the work. Patrol advised her of the doctor’s wishes and told her to go through legal channels.

On June 24, a Montrose Road resident asked police to document several instances she had with a recently fired babysitter. The sitter allegedly did not return keys and may also have possession of some household items, as per the resident.

Village Code
On June 19, police issued a summons to contractors using an excavator on Murray Hill Road before designated work hours.
Police removed signs from Mamaroneck Road and Crossway and disposed of them June 19. Summonses were issued when appropriate.
Police issued three summonses to landscapers using gas-powered blowers on Stonehouse Road June 19.
On June 21, police removed and discarded signs posted on Post Road, Autenreith Road and Christie Place.
Police stood by while kids were being picked up from a loud Eton Road party June 21.
On June 22, police removed and discarded signs posted on Oak Lane and Post and Fenimore roads.
On June 23, police removed and discarded signs posted on Post Road.
Police dispersed kids playing basketball and talking loudly at Heathcote School grounds June 22.
Police advise people a Montrose Road pool that neighbors complained of noise June 23.
Police notified a Penn Boulevard resident of a noise complaint about loud music June 25.

Animals
A caller reported seeing what she thought was a bear cub near garbage on Fayette Road June 23. Police stayed on scene but did not observe any bears in the area.

A bird was trapped in a Dell Road window well June 24.Police removed the bird and placed it safely on the ground. Soon thereafter, the bird joined a round of robins.

Lost and found
On June 19, a passerby found a ring on Greendale Road and gave it to police.

Firefighters
Firefighters shut water in a Chesterfield Road house to stop a leak, pending the arrival of plumbers June 19.

Firefighters assisted Fairview Fire Department with a house fire in its jurisdiction June 19.

Firefighters assisted at a car accident at Fenimore Road and Brite Avenue June 20.

On June 20, firefighters extinguished two smoldering schoolbooks that had been lit on fire on a path at Red Maple Swamp.

Firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway June 21.

On June 22, firefighters helped open a locked car door to release a child accidentally locked inside on Olmsted Road.

Firefighters assisted Rye Brook Fire Department shore up a structure that was collapsing in its jurisdiction June 23.

Firefighters assisted at a car accident at Garth and Freightway roads June 23.

Firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway June 24.

On June 25, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of burning wires on Brite Avenue.

Firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway June 25.

This report covering police and fire department activity from June 19-25has been compiled from official information.

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