Police Report: Texas Man Arrested After Failed Attempt at Bank Fraud, Mercedes and BMW Stolen from Leatherstocking Lane Driveway

An employee of the First Republic Bank on Popham Road reported that a man attempted to make a fraudulent transaction, involving a request for statements, using a fake NJ license Dec. 2. The employee followed the man out of the bank after she declined the transaction. Police advised the employee to remain in a safe location and confronted the man in Spencer Pharmacy. He was arrested and charged with second-degree possession of a forged instrument. While searching the subject, police found the drug “crystal meth’ on the man’s possession. Therefore, he was additionally charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance. He was identified as Daniel T. Dickerson, 44, of Los Angeles, TX. He was released on his own recognizance with an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court on Dec. 8.

Stolen cars
On Dec. 3, a Leatherstocking Lane resident reported two cars were stolen from his driveway. They were a $50,000 2020 Mercedes G30 and a $50,000 2018 BMW X5. The theft occurred between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. According to police, one car has been recovered.

On Dec. 5, a caller reported that a red Mazda was parked on the street with its windows open, smelling of fast food and possibly marijuana. It was determined to have been reported as stolen out of NJ. Police contacted the owner to arrange for a tow.

Stolen
On Nov. 29, a commuter flagged down a police officer on East Parkway and reported his green Blix Vika electric bicycle had been stolen from the bike rack.

A Spencer Place employee reported that someone went through her purse and stole her driver’s license, credit card and medical card Dec. 4. Fraudulent purchases totaling $4,500 were made on the card.

Scams and ID theft
On Nov. 30, a Lebanon Road woman reported receiving a letter that claimed she was the winner of a $3.5 million dollar prize. The letter asked her to provide personal information to claim to prize. She suspected the letter was a scam. Police concurred.

On Dec. 1, a Brewster Road man reported he was the victim of identity theft. He learned of it after receiving a letter from Capital One bank regarding unpaid bills on a car loan, as well as a car insurance confirmation document from Geico. Both companies were informed the loan and insurance were fraudulent.

On Dec. 2, a Catherine Road man reported he was the victim of identity theft. A personal check he had written to a paving company had been stolen and altered. It was then cashed by an unknown person in the amount of $9,000.

On Dec. 3, a Black Birch Lane woman reported that she was tricked into revealing personal information to a caller who claimed the woman was already the victim of identity theft and was looking to help her.

On Dec. 3, an Oakstwain Road man reported he was the victim of a scam. He said a person called him claiming that a fraudulent transaction of $999 was billed to his Amazon account and he would need to be reimbursed. He was asked to log into his account and provide bank account access for the alleged refund. The man was then told that a credit of $20,000 was issued to his account. The amount was said to be in error, and the man was asked to return the extra money of approximately $19,000. The caller instructed the man to allow access to his account to return $18,500. This was completed. The caller then called back and said because the caller had logged into the man’s account, a fine of $18,000 would be assessed, since that activity was not allowed. The caller then initiated another transfer of funds out of the man’s account in the amount of $17,800. The next day the caller called the man back and claimed another fine of $50,000 was being assessed. Three transfers of $15,000 each were set up, but they were flagged by the bank and did not go through. The man lost approximately $36,000 in the scam, according to police.

On Dec. 4, a Cooper Road man reported that one of his checks had been stolen from the mailbox or from USPS. It was fraudulently altered and paid out to an unknown person in the amount of $5,000.

On Dec. 4, a Post Road resident said a person contacted him over Facebook asking for $5,000 in gift cards in exchange for $30,000 in stimulus money. The resident purchased the cards and sent photos of the access numbers to the person. He never received the $30,000 and therefore realized the transaction was a scam.

Criminal mischief
On Dec. 2, graffiti was reported on the Storm Water Improvement sign on Greendale Road.

Homeless
A homeless man was reported to be lying on the ground, allegedly wearing a fireman’s coat, on the corner of Popham and Post roads, Dec. 4. The man told police he did not need any assistance.

On Dec. 5, police encountered the same man on East Parkway. He declined assistance again.

On Dec. 6, the homeless man was found to be sleeping in a tent on Spencer Place. Police told him that a tent was prohibited and that he should leave the area.

Trespassing
On Dec. 3, a Hampton Road resident reported that people were trespassing on his property. He said a news article had recently been published which listed a photo of his property, and he claimed that the photo could only have been taken if someone had entered his property without permission. He asked patrol to contact the person who he thought might have taken the photo, but there was no answer.

Screaming
A man who was reported to be screaming on Edgewood Road told police he was out for a walk and talking loudly on his cell phone Nov. 29.

Road rage
On Dec. 2, a driver reported she was involved in a road rage incident involving a car that was following her on the Bronx River Parkway. The car proceeded to follow hers when she exited and drove onto Chase Road. She then parked in front of the Post Office and the driver of the other car allegedly attempted to throw something at her car. She attempted to videotape the incident, and the car fled.

Bicyclist hit
On Dec. 1, a boy was hit by a car while out riding his bicycle on Post Road.

Cars and roadways
On Nov. 30, police directed traffic around a car with a flat tire on Mamaroneck Road while the tire was being changed.

On Nov. 30, police assisted a driver with a blown-out tire safely get to a nearby service station on Weaver Street.

On Dec. 1, police helped a driver overcome reported mechanical problems on Weaver Street. The car was operable and able to be driven safely from the scene.

Police notified Verizon about a fallen wire on Tompkins Road Dec. 2.

On Dec. 3, police issued a summons to an improperly parked landscaping truck on Sprague Road.

Three car accidents were reported in the Village this week.

Animals
On Nov. 29, a possibly sick raccoon was reportedly seen on Eastwoods Lane. It was not there when police arrived.

A loose dog on Black Birch Lane was reunited with its owner before police arrived on scene Dec. 4.

A caller complained of a dog barking on Crawford Lane or Saxon Woods Road Dec. 5. Police located the dog and asked the homeowner to bring the dog inside.

Lost and found
On Nov. 29, a Barry Road resident reported losing license plates while moving from one house to another.

A lost wallet was dropped off at headquarters Nov. 30. Using a school ID, police were able to identify the owner of the wallet. Police returned the wallet to the owner and verified his identity.

On Nov. 30, a Scarsdale Avenue resident reported losing two license plates.

Firefighters
On Nov. 29, a pile of leaves was reported to be on fire at the Hutchinson River Parkway entrance ramp on Mamaroneck Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters found a small leaf pile smoldering. They put out the fire and overhauled the pile. Upon investigating, no cause of fire was found.

On Nov. 30, firefighters assisted at a car accident involving a car into a tree on the Hutchinson River Parkway. The driver got out of the car and was taken to the hospital.

On Dec. 1, firefighters assisted at a two-car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.

On Dec. 4, firefighters found elevated CO readings in the boiler room of a Penn Road house. They ventilated the basement with a battery-operated fan. They checked a high-efficiency boiler and found it venting high levels of CO into a basement window well and through the window. They shut down the unit and advised to call for service.

On Dec. 4, firefighters detected elevated CO levels in a Rochambeau Road house. They ventilated the house and advised the residents to service a generator located near the building, which was thought to be a probable cause.

On Dec. 5, firefighters identified a minor gas leak at a gas meter at a Sycamore Road house. They stood by for Con Edison.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Nov. 29 – Dec. 5 has been compiled from official information.

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