Police Report: More Smashed Car Windows Found in Village and Loud Parties
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
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Smashed window: The window of an Acura MDX parked on Foxhall Place was found to be smashed Oct. 2.
On Oct. 2, a Morris Lane resident reported that her car window had been broken on Sept. 30.
Harassment
On Sept. 30, a Ridgecrest North woman reported receiving unwanted messages from an ex-boyfriend. Police responded to the email sent by the ex-boyfriend, stating that the woman did not want to be contacted by the ex-boyfriend anymore.
Domestic matters
On Oct. 2, at 1:30 a.m., an Edgewood man called police to report his wife was standing outside banging on the door, although the door was unlocked. Police arrived on scene, and they found the wife inside the house. The couple agreed it was a misunderstanding and agreed to retire for the night.
A mother and daughter were having a dispute inside a car near Ogden Rd. and the Bronx River Parkway Oct. 5. Police helped mediate the dispute.
Suspicious
On Oct. 3, at 3:23 a.m., a Bradley Rd. resident reported two men came up the driveway and attempted to gain entry to the resident’s cars. The two men then reportedly came to the resident’s back door and looked inside the house. The men were described as wearing a light colored hoodie and a dark colored hoodie.
On Oct. 5, a Stonehouse Rd. resident reported capturing security camera footage of three unknown men looking around her property in the early morning hours of Oct. 3.
Concern
On Oct. 2, a Post Rd. homeowner reported someone was lying on the ground near the driveway, possibly “suffering from something” Oct. 2. Police went to the scene and saw a person lying on the ground painting a picture. Everything was OK with the person.
Homeless
On Oct. 1, police spoke with a homeless man sitting down on Overhill Rd. Police asked him to leave the area, and he did.
Later, police spoke with a homeless man who was blocking a stairwell on Freightway Rd. and allegedly harassing passersby. Police asked him to leave the area, and he did.
Confusion
A Boulevard man reported that two men were apparently attempting to steal his son’s scooter from his front yard Oct. 3. The two men told police they had travelled from Pennsylvania to purchase the scooter. Police spoke with the son who said he was in fact attempting to sell the scooter. Police spoke with the resident in an attempt to clear up any misunderstanding.
Cars and roadways
A white car described as “modern and futuristic” was parked facing the wrong direction on Walworth Ave. Oct. 1. Police spoke with the driver, and the car was relocated.
A car parked on Brite Ave. with its lights on was an Uber, waiting to pick someone up, Oct. 1.
On Oct. 1, police pulled over a car at a safety checkpoint on Mamaroneck Rd. and issued the driver summonses for violations including operation of a motor vehicle without an inspection certificate, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver.
A car ran out of gas on Fenimore Rd. Oct. 1. Police called a tow company that provided service by bringing gasoline.
A car parked on Brewster Rd. with its lights on was an Uber, waiting to pick someone up, Oct. 2.
Police directed traffic around a disabled car on Weaver St. while the driver changed a flat tire Oct. 3.
On Oct. 3, police issued a summons to a Syracuse driver for driving through the Village with a suspended registration.
On Oct. 3, police issued summonses to a White Plains driver for driving through the Village with a suspended registration, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and speeding.
A branch fell and hit a car on Fenimore Rd. Oct. 3. It did not cause any damage.
Two cobblestones fell off a Fox Meadow Rd. curb. The stones were first thought to be on Village property. Police advised the highway department to send a crew for repair Oct. 4. Later the highway department advised that since the stones were attached to the resident’s driveway, it was the resident’s responsibility to fix it.
On Oct. 4, police advised Verizon about a telephone wire that had gotten pulled down by a passing truck on Sheldrake Rd.
On Oct. 5, police issued summonses to a Harrison driver for driving through the Village with a suspended registration and an unregistered motor vehicle.
Five car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Village code
On Oct. 1, police removed an illegally posted sign in the Village right of way on Weaver St. and discarded it.
On Oct. 2, police removed an illegally posted sign in the Village right of way on Post Rd. and discarded it.
On Oct. 2, police notified a School Lane resident of a complaint about loud music. The resident turned off the music.
On Oct. 2, police notified a Wayside Lane resident of two complaints about loud music. The resident turned off the music.
A Nelson Rd. resident reported construction workers from a neighbor’s property were walking on the resident’s yard. The workers denied the accusation. Police told the workers that they were in violation of Village code because it was a holiday, and work could only begin at 10 a.m. Oct. 3.
On Oct. 3, police issued a summons to construction workers on Burgess Rd. because they were working too early in the morning – at 7:20 a.m.
On Oct. 4, police removed an illegally posted sign in the Village right of way on Post Rd. and discarded it.
On Oct. 5, police notified a Kensington Rd. resident of a complaint about loud children’s voices after midnight. The resident said he would ask the children to come inside.
A loud dragon Halloween lawn decoration was causing a disturbance after midnight, Oct. 5, on Lyons Rd. The resident said she forgot to turn off the sound machine. The noise problem was promptly corrected.
On Oct. 5, police issued a Franklin Rd. homeowner a summons for draining pool water in the street without a permit.
On Oct. 5, police notified the party manager at Fenway Golf Club of a complaint about loud music. The manager lowered the bass and advised when the party would be ending. Later, another complaint came in. The manager then agreed to lower the volume and cut the microphone.
Police helped disperse a group of kids from a Crane Rd. youth gathering, at the homeowner’s request, after the gathering got too loud and overwhelming Oct. 5.
On Oct. 6, police removed illegally posted signs from the Village right of way on Kent and Drake roads and discarded them.
Firefighters
On Sept. 30, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
On Oct. 3 and 4, firefighters assisted at unrelated car accidents on Griffen Ave.
On Oct. 4, firefighters assisted at a car accident on Fenimore Rd.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Sept. 30 – Oct. 6 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Washed Checks, Identity Theft, Bicycle Accident and a Mushroom Hunter
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
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Identity theft: A Mamaroneck Road business owner reported that someone attempted to cash a fraudulently “washed” check against the business account Sept. 23.
On Sept. 25, a Barry Rd. man reported an incident of identity theft to police. He was able to get the money returned from his bank, No further specific information was provided in the report.
Attempted burglary
On Sept. 29, a Hutchinson Ave. resident reported someone was trying to enter his house through a rear door. He was alerted to the incident by two loud noises. Police examined the house and confirmed no one had made entry. Damage to the house was noted.
Harassment
On Sept. 27, a Coralyn Rd. woman reported that a former employee was harassing her through social media and making fraudulent claims.
Mailbox
On Sept. 27, a sticky substance was found on a postal mailbox at Huntington Ave. and Brewster Rd., such as what happens in attempts to fish out mail with a glue trap in order to “wash” checks and commit bank fraud.
Help
A Garth Rd. business owner requested help in asking a man to leave the business Sept. 23. The man was in the bathroom and would not leave, according to the business owner. Police assisted the man in leaving the establishment.
Doorbells
Youth were reportedly ringing doorbells and running away on Tunstall Rd. Sept. 28.
Domestic matter
An Edgewood Rd. woman reported her husband was screaming at her Sept. 24.
On Sept. 30, a mother asked police to help her convince her son to go to rehab. Police spoke with the son, who agreed to go with his dad to rehab.
Civil matter
A customer at a Garth Road haircutting business complained he got cut while having his hair cut Sept. 29. He refused medical attention and an ambulance, as offered by police. He asked police to document the incident.
Death
A person under Hospice care on Post Rd. died at home Sept. 23
Concerns
On Sept. 23, a Richelieu Rd. resident reported she has noticed a white man with gray hair, possibly in his 60s, around her house several times recently. When the homeowner’s nanny approached the man, he said he had permission to be there and was harvesting mushrooms. The homeowner thought the man might be suffering from memory loss. Police looked for the man but did not see him at the time.
A landlord advised that an unknown man shook his tenant’s doorknob on Bradley Rd. on Sept. 23. Police did not observe any damage to the door.
A woman went out for a walk in the area of Heathcote Road at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 26, and an unknown man on a motorcycle approached her and asked her if she wanted a ride. She declined and said she was calling police.
Homeless
A homeless man was charging a cell phone in a Scarsdale Ave. stairwell, and police asked the man to leave – once on Sept. 24 and once on Sept. 25.
A homeless man was asked to leave a stairwell in Freightway Garage Sept. 24. He said he was just resting for a few minutes, and then he agreed to leave.
On Sept. 25, police offered assistance to a homeless man sitting on a bench on Scarsdale Ave. The man refused to receive any information about shelters.
Photos from the Scarsdale Farmer's Market Sunday September 29, 2024
Cars and roadways
On Sept. 23, police notified the highway department about a low-hanging branch over Barry Rd.
A 76 year-old cyclist was riding westbound on Mamaroneck Road on September 23 was hit by a car and thrown from his bike and injured. The driver did not stop and the cyclist was not able to get identifying information about the vehicle.
A car was legally repossessed from a Johnson Rd. address Sept. 24.
On Sept. 25, police removed a cardboard box from Olmstead Rd. and discarded it.
On Sept. 25, police helped a Morris Lane resident get back inside his car after he accidentally got locked out.
An Uber driveway was parked in a Sheldrake Rd. resident’s driveway. It made the homeowner nervous. The driver said he was having trouble with the Uber app. He left the area without incident.
On Sept. 29, a man with a trash bag was removing vines from trees near Mamaroneck Road. Police advised him he needed permission from the Village; so he stopped.
Two car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Animals
On Sept. 23, a Deerfield Lane resident reported a “raccoon ran through her yard,” and she felt it still might be there. Police went to her house and did not see any raccoons.
Highway department workers disposed of a dead raccoon from underneath a parked car on Fox Meadow Rd. Sept. 24.
On Sept. 28, a Chateaux Circle resident reported a lost cat. It was described as an orange and white male cat.
Village code
On Sept. 23, police advised solicitors on Bradley Rd. that they needed permits to solicit in the Village.
Police reported a noise complaint to the manager of Fenway Golf Club Sept. 23. The manager said the band was wrapping up shortly.
On Sept. 26, police removed and discarded illegally posted signs from the Village right of way on Palmer Ave and Heathcote Rd.
On Sept. 28, a Popham Rd. woman complained of a “humming” noise outside. It was coming from a rooftop ventilation unit on a commercial building. Police advised the woman to close her windows to muffle the noise.
On Sept. 28, police removed and discarded illegally posted signs from the Village right of way on Palmer Ave, Post Rd. and Heathcote Rd.
A Shaw Rd. party host turned off loud music after police advised of a noise complaint Sept. 29.
On Sept. 29, police removed and discarded illegally posted signs from the Village right of way on Sage Terrace, and Lockwood and Tompkins roads.
Lost and found
On Sept. 24, a mobile phone was found in the Village and brought to headquarters for safekeeping. Police identified the owner and facilitated the return of the phone.
On Sept. 25, a woman reported losing her wallet somewhere in the Village.
On Sept. 25, a Walworth Ave. woman reported losing a diamond from her engagement ring somewhere inside her house.
On Sept. 27, a Fenimore Rd. woman reported losing her wallet in a taxi. Someone fraudulently used her credit cards before she was able to cancel them.
Firefighters
On Sept. 24, firefighters assisted at a motorcycle accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
A fire hydrant on Heathcote Rd. was leaking, and firefighters informed the water department Sept. 25.
An Uber driver locked keys in the car on Morris Lane Sept. 25. Firefighters opened the car for the driver.
Firefighters helped EMS workers with a medical call in Edgewood Sept. 25 and 27.
On Sept. 26 and 27, firefighters assisted at car accidents on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
A lid melted and burned inside a School Lane oven while a resident was cooking Sept. 27. Firefighters removed the lid and confirmed there was no extension of the fire.
On Sept. 28, firefighters opened locked car doors on Cooper Rd. to release kids who accidentally got locked inside the car. They were released unharmed.
Carbon dioxide was leaking from a beer/food truck on Mamaroneck Rd. Sept. 28.
Firefighters shut down the leaking tank and made sure levels were safe before leaving.
On Sept. 29, firefighters removed a burnt cooking sheet from a Shawnee Rd. oven Sept. 29. They ventilated the space and made sure there was no extension of the fire.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Sept. 23-30 has been compiled from official information.
(Top photo credit: Shelley Grafstein)
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Police Report: $400K Theft from Saxon Wood Road House, Stolen Package on Brite Avenue and Internet Scams
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
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Photo Credit: Shelley GrafsteinStolen: On Sept. 13, a bank representative reported that a Saxon Woods Road house was unlawfully entered, and property valued at $400,000 was stolen. Damage was also noted.
Packages valued at $400, including at least one hat, were delivered to a Brite Avenue house and reported stolen by the homeowner Sept. 9. The theft allegedly occurred around 3:15 in the afternoon.
Identity theft
On Sept. 14, a Crossway resident reported fraud on a new account. A fraudulent check was issued and cashed for over $48,000.
An Olmsted Road woman reported a fraudulent attempt to open a credit card was made in her name Sept. 15.
Scams
A Mayflower Road resident received an email from an unknown person claiming that the sender had sensitive videos of the resident that would be released if the resident did not pay the sender Sept. 10. The email also recounted personal information about the resident and included a Google image of the resident’s house. It was the second such email received recently. Police advised the resident to delete the email and advised of services that can be used to remove personal information from Internet searches.
A Griffen Avenue resident reported being scammed over social media Sept. 12. The resident stated that an account posing as a friend of his on social media posted pictures of him along with other inappropriate pictures that were not him. The account then asked the resident to send $450 in order to remove the post; to which the man complied. The account then advised the man to contact the "cyber police" to have the post removed and provided a phone number for him to call. The man called the provided number and spoke with someone who identified themselves as "cyber police". The man only sent a picture of his ID to the fake agency before realizing he was a victim of a scam. The complainant stated that the previous social media account that contacted him was deleted, but he was nervous that someone would respond to his address. Patrol informed the man of the many different scam tactics used today. Patrol instructed the man to block and not respond to any accounts he is not familiar with and to contact the police is he observes any unusual behavior at his residence. Patrol informed the man to contact his bank to attempt to cancel the $450 transfer.
Flat tires
On Sept. 11, police were called to allegedly mediate a dispute between neighbors regarding parking at Brown and Ewart roads. One neighbor stated that he parked his vehicle for the past two days and returned to find a flat tire. He believed it was intentionally deflated by a resident in the area that has left notes on his vehicle stating he was unhappy about his parking location. Patrol attempted to make contact with the resident with negative results. On Sept. 12, the same neighbor called to report another of his tires was found deflated. He believed it was intentionally done. Police spoke with the accused resident who denied any knowledge of the deflated tire. Police advised the neighbor who made the report to find a different place to park to proactively and practically solve the problem.
Disputes
A woman reported having a disagreement with a man who was in her car on Weaver Street Sept. 13.
Police were called about an alleged dispute between a Lyft driver and a Secor Road passenger Sept. 13. No issue was present when police arrived.
A taxi driver was allegedly yelling at people on East Parkway Sept. 15. Patrol met with the caller, who advised that he arrived to the train station and requested a ride from Central Taxi. He was told his driver would be an employee by the name of “Max.” When he approached the taxi, he asked the driver if his name was Max. The complainant advised that this angered the driver, who started shouting and cursing at the complainant, prompting him to contact police. He advised that the altercation was just verbal in nature and did not escalate physically. The complainant advised that he called an Uber instead of taking a taxi. Patrol spoke with the Central Taxi employee who advised that the caller and a nearby party were allegedly making fun of his accent, which he took as an insult. He advised that his shift was ending and that the altercation with the caller was only verbal in nature.
Concerns
A Garth Road woman reported on Sept. 9 that a client with whom she had previously argued was getting released from a hospital, and she was concerned for her safety. No specific threats were made to the woman.
Two callers reported a man with shoulder length hair, a dark heavy hoodie and long pants, with a large sum of “cash” in his pocket, riding a bicycle slowly in circles in Edgewood and possibly looking into cars or houses Sept. 13. He was gone when police arrived.
A Paddington Road woman reported two men riding e-bikes on her property Sept. 13. They left when she banged on the window.
On Sept. 14, a Fenimore Road caller reported a male, approximately 20 years old, was riding what was described as a dirt bike “pulling into driveways and leaving.” The caller stated he was wearing a red facemask. Upon arrival, patrol observed the listed party. An ID check indicated that he was a missing party out of White Plains. Patrol contacted WPPD and confirmed that the listed party was no longer missing. No suspicious behavior or criminal activity was observed.
Welfare check
Police checked the welfare of a 43-year-old Dunham Road man after his sister was concerned something might be wrong after hearing apparent “yelling” over the phone Sept. 9. No one was home when police went to the house, but everything seemed to be in good order.
Cars and roadways
On Sept. 9, police notified Verizon about low-hanging and fallen wires on Brookby Road and Bradley Road.
Police removed a large rock from Heathcote Road Sept. 10.
A caller reported water coming out of a manhole on Sprague Road Sept. 10. Police notified the water department.
Police directed a sprinkler head on Greenacres Avenue to keep water from hitting the roadway where it was accumulating Sept. 11.
Police issued a summons to a car parked in front of hydrant on Nelson Road Sept. 12.
A red couch cushion was found on Palmer Avenue Sept. 13. While on scene, police saw a pickup truck arrive and pick up the cushion. It already had the rest of the couch inside the back part of the truck.
On Sept. 13, police helped a truck driver maneuver his way out of the gas station at Post and Popham roads.
On Sept. 15, police issued multiple summonses to a driver on Depot Place. A licensed driver came to the scene to remove the car.
One car accident was officially reported in the Village this week.
Village code
Police removed illegally placed signs from the Village right of way and issued summonses when appropriate from areas on Fox Meadow Road Sept. 9, Fenimore Road and Morris Lane Sept. 13, and Crossway and Boulevard Sept. 14.
A pool owner was draining water into the street on Wayside Lane Sept. 11. Police advised of Village code, and the owner stopped.
Police told a delivery truck driver making a delivery to a Scarsdale Avenue business that he was in violation of Village code for delivering outside of permissible hours and causing noise Sept. 12. The driver contacted his supervisor to adjust the route.
Penn Boulevard residents turned off music after neighbors complained of noise Sept. 13.
On Sept. 14, police advised Lebanon Road workers of designated work times, and the early workers stopped their tasks.
Animals
On Sept. 9, police received a call about a goose on Post Road with its feet tied together. On scene, officers saw a flock of geese. One had a small fishing line on its right foot. The goose was observed walking and was able to fly away when approached.
Police issued a summons to a dog owner after the dog was found loose on Deerfield Lane Sept. 11.
On Sept. 13, a Brewster Road woman reported her Yorkshire terrier ran off. She was out looking for it.
Lost and found
A resident reported losing a license Sept. 10.
A Brewster Road resident reported losing an Argentine passport Sept. 14.
A handbag was left on Depot Place Sept. 15. Police retrieved it, located the owner and returned the bag.
Firefighters
On Sept. 10, police and firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Crossway.
On Sept. 10, police and firefighters entered an MTA station and house and escorted out a person who was inside without authorization. He was removed by ambulance and police and firefighters stood by for MTA police.
On Sept. 10, firefighters assisted at a car accident on Kingston Road.
A suspected gas leak inside a Richelieu Road house was actually found to be a sulfur odor from a sump pump battery Sept. 11. Firefighters removed the battery.
On Sept. 11, firefighters shut water to a leaking pipe inside a Stone House Road house. The resident was advised to call a plumber.
On Sept. 12, police and firefighters entered a Kent Road house to assist Con Edison in checking for a gas leak.
A toaster oven caught fire on Harvest Drive Sept. 12. The fire was out before firefighters arrived. They advised the resident to thoroughly clean the oven before using it again.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a presumed gas leak on Vernon Road Sept. 13.
A washing machine leaked water onto the floor of a Walworth Avenue basement Sept. 15. The amount of water was too low for pumps to be able to remove it.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Sept. 9-16 has been compiled from official information.
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Stolen E-Bike, Stolen Phones and General Confusion from the Scarsdale Police
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Stolen: On Sept. 18, a Stonehouse Road man reported that he had purchased a Samsung cell phone via Samsung. He decided to return the phone with FedEx via a pre-paid label from Samsung. During the return transit of the phone there was an issue, and Samsung reported the phone was not in the return box. The weight of the package decreased during transit between FedEx stations, suggesting someone removed the phone.
A Johnson Rd. man’s e-bike was stolen from the train station Sept. 19.
A Dell Rd. man reported leaving some tools at the curb for about an hour and a half while he went inside Sept. 22. Upon returning to the curb, the man realized the tools had been stolen.
Missing phone
Brewster Road parents reported their son’s cell phone was stolen from school. The parents used the “Find my iPhone” feature, and the location of the phone pinged to a local address. Police went to the address, and spoke with a youth. The youth said he was not sure if he had the missing phone. Police checked the youth’s bag and found the phone. It was returned to the Brewster Road parents.
Identity theft
On Sept. 16, a Greenacres Ave. caller reported someone attempted to access her online banking accounts at several institutions. The person did not succeed in withdrawing funds.
Spotted in a yard on Park Road: A giant cat?
Check fraud
On Sept. 18, a Cushman Road man reported that he wrote two checks to his landscaping company that were cashed in 2021. He said the same two checks were again cashed for the same amounts recently. He reported the incident to his bank to request a refund.
Scams
A Black Birch Lane woman received a scam message asking her send money to an unknown person via Bitcoin Sept. 16. Police advised the woman to block communication from the sender’s email.
A Barry Road man was scammed out of $4,500 after being approached by an individual claiming to work for a casting company. The individual claimed to want to hire the man for a job and sent him a check for $4,500. The man was instructed to deposit the check and then wire $4,000 to an unknown person’s account, which he did. The check bounced after the funds were wired to the account.
A Penn Blvd. resident reported receiving a text message demanding a payment of $2,000 to prevent supposed acts of violence against his family Sept. 18. The sender’s phone number originated from the Dominican Republic. Police advised the resident to block the sender’s number.
Domestic matters
On Sept. 21, firefighters were at a Cambridge Road house on a call for a possible fire hazard and heard the parents request police assistance in regards to a dispute with their son about burning hazardous material at the residence. Patrol then spoke with the father who stated he needed police assistance explaining to his son the dangers of placing plastic in the oven in regard to a project his son was creating with a 3D printer. Patrol spoke to the son who acknowledged that he would not be using the oven.
On Sept. 22, a Griffen Ave. woman reported her adult son was at her house, and she did not want him there. Apparently they were having a dispute over healthcare. The son was his mother’s health proxy, and they were trying to find assistance while the mother’s current caretaker was in the hospital. Because his mother was upset, the son agreed to wait outside in the car until his younger brother arrived to intervene.
Disorderly conduct
On Sept. 19, a realtor showing a Church Lane house reported that a shirtless man was dancing in the back yard. Police went to the house and saw the man sitting outside in a chair. The homeowner did not want to press charges. Police asked the man to leave, and he complied.
Criminal mischief
On Sept. 20, a drinking fountain at Crossway Field on Mamaroneck Rd. was determined to have been vandalized, via kicking, in the recent past. A field custodian pushed the damaged fountain back in place, so that it remained functional.
Lost
On Sept. 16, a caller reported a white woman with a 10-year-old autistic son asked the caller to use his phone to call for assistance because she was lost. The caller did not allow the woman to use his phone and instead asked the woman to get in touch with police. She allegedly refused and continued walking on Post Road. Later, police received a call from library employees stating that a woman and her autistic son were in the library and refusing to leave although the library was closing. Police arrived on scene and spoke with the woman. She said her “ex” dropped both her and her son off on Post Road, and she did not know where she was and was lost and stranded without her phone, car and purse. Police attempted to gain pertinent information to help the woman, but she was very confused and disoriented. Police contacted White Plains police and learned that a relative had been looking for the mother and her son. The relative came to the library to pick them up and take them home.
Wrong house
On Sept. 17, a Sage Terrace woman reported her doorbell camera showed an elderly female entering her house while her husband took the dog out for a walk. Upon arrival, patrol observed the elderly woman seated in the entryway of the residence. Patrol asked the woman why she entered the residence, and she stated that she was currently waiting to show a residence nearby and made an error with the address. She was able to provide patrol with documents showing the appointment at the nearby residence and her real estate credentials. She was advised by patrol that she was currently at the wrong residence.
Harassment
A Village resident reported she was having trouble with her ex-husband who was reporting her to children’s protective services as an alleged means of harassing her.
Civil matters
A Black Birch Lane resident reported an Amazon driver “dinged his car door” while delivering a package Sept. 20. Police advised the resident it was a civil matter.
A caller reported that his wife knocked on a Saxon Wood Road tenant’s door because she believed her husband was on the other side of the door. The tenant made it clear that she – not the husband – was on the other side of the door. The wife apologized. Police informed the caller that this was not a police matter. It was a civil matter.
Help
Police helped a Christie Place resident with her microwave after the resident reported the microwave would not turn off Sept. 21.
Cars and roadways
The highway department was notified about a beehive in the vicinity of parking meters on Boniface Circle Sept. 16.
Police assisted in following a stolen ambulance out of New Rochelle ad the vehicle drove down Wilmot Road and onto Post Road into White Plains at 3: 17 a.m., Sept. 17.
Police rolled up a fallen wire on Corell Road Sept. 19.
A caller reported a sewer cover on Lebanon Road was off, and he alleged this caused his car to sustain a flat tire Sept. 19.
On Sept. 19, police removed a fallen wire from Autenreith Rd.
On Sept. 20, a driver left the scene after backing into another car on Scarsdale Ave. Police caught up with the driver and issued him a summonses –including for unsafe backing of vehicle, an unregistered motor vehicle, operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
Police called a tow for a car with two flat tires on Mamaroneck Rd. Sept. 22.
Two car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Village code
A dog owner on Griffen Ave. brought the family dog inside after neighbors complained about loud barking Sept. 16.
On Sept. 17, police issued a solicitor on Claremont Road a warning for soliciting without a permit.
Police closed an open construction fence on Reimer Road Sept. 17.
On Sept. 18, a political sign that was illegally posted was removed from Mamaroneck Road.
On Sept. 19, police told a group of kids fishing at Audrey Hochberg Pond, on Olmsted Rd., that no fishing was allowed.
Police removed an illegally posted sign from Weaver St. and Bypass Sept. 19.
Police transferred a call about a man fishing in the Bronx River to Westchester County police Sept. 20.
On Sept. 21, a Fenimore Rd. party host told police that the band was wrapping up for the night when police came to the house because of a noise complaint.
A dog owner on Lawrence Rd. brought the family dog inside after neighbors complained about loud barking at pedestrians and cars Sept. 23.
Lost and found
On Sept. 19, a passerby found a key at Montrose and Kingston roads and gave it to police for safekeeping.
Firefighters
Cooper Road was closed on September 18 after contractors hit a gas line.
On Sept. 16, firefighters helped a Myrtledale Road resident get back inside her house after accidentally being locked out.
On Sept. 16, firefighters contacted the water department about water pooling around a fire hydrant on Leatherstocking Lane.
Firefighters helped clean a Popham Road sidewalk following a medical incident Sept. 16.
Firefighters closed an open fire hydrant on Franklin Road Sept. 18.
On Sept. 18, contractors cut a gas line on Cooper Road. The roadway was closed; the site was evacuated; and Con Edison was called in to cap the line and repair the service. Firefighters assisted and verified that no gas had leaked into nearby structures.
On Sept. 18, firefighters were dispatched to a Penn Rd. house because of a fire on the stove, which had been extinguished. The fire started on a stovetop with pot of oil, and the resident covered the pot and moved it to an island sink. The lid failed, and fire was extinguished in the sink. Moderate smoke damage occurred on the kitchen cabinets and ceiling. No extension was found. The house was ventilated with a positive pressure fan. The resident was advised to contact the insurance company.
On Sept. 19, firefighters helped lift a patient inside the patient’s home in Edgewood.
On Sept. 20, a propane tank was leaking from the pressure relief valve on Farley Rd. Firefighters hooked it up to a gas grill to relieve some of the pressure. After several minutes, no more leaking was detected.
Firefighters helped a patient get into bed on Garden Rd. Sept. 21.
Firefighters helped Christie Place resident turn off a range hood Sept. 21.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident with injuries on the Hutchinson River Parkway Sept. 22.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Sept. 16 – 22 has been compiled from official information.
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Firefighters Rescue Cats from Popham Road House Fire, Squatter Arrested and an Update on Car Vandalisms
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A Popham Road house caught fire on Sept. 8. Firefighters arrived on scene two minutes after receiving the call. The fire was seen to be emitting from the attic of a one-story section of the house, and the fire was determined to have originated in the attic. Firefighters attacked the fire with a hose line and kept the fire contained to where it had originated. They cut a vent hole in the attic to assist in fighting the fire by allowing smoke and heat to 
escape. All human occupants of the house self-evacuated. Firefighters extensively searched the house for missing pets, and they found two cats hiding inside the structure. Firefighters safely removed the cats unharmed. Firefighters successfully extinguished the fire within 30 minutes and conducted a search for any remaining potential hotspots, all of which were successfully addressed. No injuries were reported. Investigation suspected that a fallen tree in the front yard had taken down a wire and caused a short circuit that generated enough heat to support combustion, and this was suspected to be the cause of the fire. Con Edison cut power and gas to the structure. Firefighters from Greenville, Fairview and Hartsdale assisted – in addition to help provided by Scarsdale police and Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps. According to Fire Chief Chris Mytych, “We credit the homeowners for their rapid recognition of the fire, which limited its spread prior to our intervention.”
Follow up on car vandalism
We asked the Scarsdale Police for any information about the rash of car vandalism on Labor Day morning, when 50 car windows were smashed between 3 am and 6 am. Here is the response: "There has been no arrests in regards to these incidents. I will update you if or when there are further developments."
In a letter to the community dated September 10, 2024, Mayor Justin Arest said this about the incident:
"We are keenly aware of the public’s concerns stemming from the recent rise in local crime, including last week’s acts of vandalism. Let me reassure our community that your safety is our top priority. The Village has been proactive in deploying advanced technology, including License Plate Readers (LPRs) strategically placed throughout key locations, as well as other cutting-edge surveillance tools. We continue to explore new technological solutions to bolster the efforts of our dedicated police department.
Our collaboration with Westchester County’s Real-Time Crime Center, alongside partnerships with other municipalities and state and federal agencies, ensures a coordinated response to what is unfortunately a regional issue. No one in our Village Government or Police Department finds the recent criminal activity acceptable, and we are committed to identifying those responsible while also strengthening deterrence measures. SPD continues to maintain a strong presence in the community, and we will also continue to share crime prevention tips to keep everyone informed. Together, we will ensure that our Village remains a safe and welcoming place for all."
Package theft
On Sept. 4, a Thies Court resident reported a package was stolen from his porch. Property valued at approximately $8, related to this theft, was recovered by Greenburgh police as Greenburgh police arrested two suspects on other charges. The suspects were then subsequently arrested by Scarsdale police as well. The suspects were described as two Bronx males of undisclosed ages, living at separate addresses.
Squatter
A real estate broker discovered signs of a person squatting inside an unoccupied Parkfield Road house that was in the process of being sold Sept. 6. Following an investigation of the house, police arrested the alleged squatter. He is described as a 47-year-old Yonkers man. He was charged with second-degree criminal trespassing. The police report noted the suspect has displayed violent tendencies in the past.
Stolen
On Sept. 3, a Wildwood Road woman reported a larceny that occurred in the past.
Identity theft
On Sept. 4, a Morris Lane woman reported someone used her credit card without her permission.
On Sept. 5, a Chase Road woman reported being the victim of identity theft. She discovered multiple fraudulent checks cashed against her account. The checks ranged in value from $1,000 to $20,650.
On Sept. 6, a Ridgecrest West man reported someone opened a fraudulent credit line account in his name and withdrew $6,000 in funds.
Scams
A Penn Road resident received an email from an unknown person who alleged to have compromising videos of the resident which he said he would make public if she did not pay a certain amount of money Sept. 3. Google image photos of the resident’s house were also included in the email. The resident was advised to block the sender’s address and to not respond to the email. The resident said no such videos exist, to the resident’s knowledge.
A Mayflower Road resident received an email from an unknown person who alleged to have compromising videos of the resident which he said he would make public if she did not pay a certain amount of money Sept. 6. Google image photos of the resident’s house were also included in the email. The resident was advised to block the sender’s address and to not respond to the email. The resident said no such videos exist, to the resident’s knowledge.
A Vernon Road resident received an email from an unknown person who alleged to have compromising videos of the resident which he said he would make public if she did not pay a certain amount of money Sept. 6. Google image photos of the resident’s house were also included in the email. The resident was advised to block the sender’s address and to not respond to the email. The resident said no such videos exist, to the resident’s knowledge.
Criminal mischief
On Sept. 6, a Brite Avenue resident reported one of car’s windows was smashed on Sept. 1. She believes the incident occurred during the rash of criminal mischief that happened that night and which resulted in approximately 50 cars’ windows being smashed.
Youths were reportedly throwing fireworks off of the Freightway Garage Sept. 6. They were gone from the scene when police arrived.
Trespassing and loitering
Police told a homeless man he was not permitted to hang out inside a Popham Road garage Sept. 5.
Police told a person loitering inside a Depot Place business that he was not allowed to stay there for an extended period of time without making a purchase Sept. 6. The person said he would make a purchase and alleged he was waiting for someone.
On Sept. 6, a Post Road woman reported an elderly woman with a white ponytail, white jeans and two dogs showed up at her residence, stood in the driveway – thus making it impossible to leave for work—and made obscene gestures. The elderly woman is known to the Post Road woman, she said. The elderly woman left the scene before police arrived.
A homeless man was allegedly loitering on the train station platform and shouting insults at people who were getting on and off the trains Sept. 6. Police told him he was not allowed to engage in such behavior, and they assisted him in boarding the train.
A Harwood Court store owner reported approximately 7-10 male youths were being disruptive in her store. Sept. 7. Police told the disruptive boys they needed to leave and were not permitted to behave in a way that disrupted patrons or business.
Help
On Sept. 3, police stood by while library employees informed a patron that he was being banned from the library.
Police helped a Garden Road woman with her phone, as a courtesy, after she called headquarters requesting help Sept. 3.
Police received a report of a disheveled individual wearing a black hoodie and a surgical mask on Brite Avenue Sept. 5. Police helped the individual to a bus station, as per the individual’s request. The individual then proceeded to walk along the bus route.
A mother requested help because he was not answering his phone and she was concerned about some messages he had sent her Sept. 5. Her phone was showing he was in the area of Garth Road. She requested a welfare check and was transferred to Eastchester police. Then she called back to say she had made contact with her son, and everything was ok.
A person called police on Sept. 8, claimed to have been walking around the Village for hours and asked for help with directions Sept. 8. Police helped organization transportation so the person could leave to get home to White Plains.
Cars and roadways
Police notice a car’s trunk left open on Murray Hill Road at 2:30 a.m. Sept. 3. Police closed it and left a note for the owner.
A Colvin Road resident reported people looking into car windows on neighbors’ properties at 3 a.m., Sept. 3.
Police taped off an area of Stratton Road around a fallen branch Sept. 3.
On Sept. 3, police informed drivers to park their cars in a way that did not obstruct traffic on Gorham Road, after a bus driver complained of tight passage.
Police assisted Greenburgh police help a semi-truck driver back down Ardsley Road after he got stuck Sept. 4.
Police taped off an area of Scarsdale Road around a broken tree branch and informed highway department workers for removal Sept. 4.
Con Edison was notified about a cracked branch on wires on Richbell Road Sept. 6.
Police informed highway department workers of a falling branch on Richbell Road Sept. 7. The area was taped off to prevent drivers from passing beneath the dangerous branch.
A caller reported a car was driving “burnouts” in the parking lot of a Mamaroneck Road temple Sept. 7. The car was gone when police arrived.
On Sept. 7, police conducted a traffic stop on Boniface Circle and learned that the driver was operating a car with a suspended registration. The driver was issued summonses, and the car’s license plates were removed.
One car accident was reported in the Village this week.
Village code
After a neighbor complained, police told a group of youths on Crossway that they were being too loud Sept. 8.
Animals
A caller reported an injured bird on Mamaroneck Road Sept. 7. The bird was determined to be deceased.
Lost and found
On Sept. 4, a Village resident walked into headquarters and reported losing a front license plate.
On Sept. 6, a Village resident walked into headquarters and reported losing a front license plate.
On Sept. 6, a Village resident walked into headquarters and reported her daughter lost a gray wallet containing a driver’s license, credit cards and a debit card. The wallet was believed to have been lost in the area of Sunset Drive.
A passerby found a cell phone at Claremont Road and the Bronx River Parkway – and brought the cell phone to headquarters for safekeeping Sept. 7.
Firefighters
Firefighters assisted with a motorcycle accident involving injuries on the Hutchinson River Parkway Sept. 2.
Firefighters helped Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps members with a patient in Edgewood who needed to be moved from an ambulance to a second-floor bedroom Sept. 2.
Firefighters helped a Tunstall Road resident with a water leak infiltrating a smoke detector Sept. 3.
A fertilizer odor was mistaken for a gas odor on Whig Road Sept. 3.
On Sept. 3, firefighters helped lift a 90-year-old man to the couch inside his Christie Place residence after he fell to the floor. Care was transferred to SVAC personal as soon as they arrived.
Firefighters helped Village staff clean up water in a Popham Road building after a plumbing defect caused a water leak to occur during a fire detection system test.
A person got stuck inside her garage on Clarence Road after a portion of the door lift cable snapped Sept. 3. Firefighters opened the door to allow the person to leave the garage.
On Sept. 7, firefighters helped a resident of Wildwood Road who accidentally got locked out of her house.
On Sept. 7, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak in a Lee Road house.
Firefighters helped SVAC personnel with a lift assist on Post Road Sept. 7.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Sept. 2-8 has been compiled from official information.
(Photo Credit Jon Thaler: See more photos here.)
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.
