Bentley Vanishes, Coyotes Back in Town
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
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Stolen: A gray 2007 Bentley, valued at $30,000 was stolen from an Oak Lane driveway overnight June 14 into 15. It had been parked unlocked with the keys inside.
On June 17, a Heathcote Road storeowner reported a customer purchased over $8,000 worth of merchandise from her store several months ago with a credit card that turned out to be fraudulent.
A contractor reported that a generator, a steel saw and an impact driver were stolen from an Ogden Road work site June 14. The thief left behind an empty toolbox that had been used to store the items. The value of the stolen items was approximately $2,800.
Car break-ins
At 5 a.m., June 15, an Oak Lane caller reported two people wearing masks, gloves and hoodies attempted to enter a parked car in his driveway. The car was locked and the people were last seen leaving the area in a white BMW.
On June 15, a Highland Way man reported his car had been broken into overnight, and items were stolen. These included two pieces of medical equipment, sunglasses and Apple Air pods. The car was unlocked at the time.
A Colonial Road woman reported that her doorbell camera caught a man pulling on the door handle of her new car parked in her driveway in the early morning hours of June 17. The door was locked, and the man left.
Identity theft
On June 14, a Cayuga Road man reported fraudulent checks with his bank account and routing number, in excess of $100,000 have shown up on the man’s business checking account. The person who received the checks called the man’s bank to inquire about cashing them, since the man had placed a positive pay security feature on the account. The account was closed, and no financial loss occurred.
On June 15, a Carman Road woman reported that mail from Progressive Insurance, advising of an overdue account, was sent to her former address in Queens. The woman told police she did not have an insurance policy with Progressive. She notified Progressive, and a fraud investigation was initiated.
On June 19, a resident walked into headquarters to report he received a Citibank debit card that he did not request. He cancelled the card and closed the account.
Scams
On June 16, a Madison Road woman reported someone fraudulently posed as a Social Security Administration employee and advised the woman to transfer more than $7,000 to an unknown person using a Bitcoin ATM in Dobbs Ferry. She executed the transfers before realizing it was a scam.
On June 14, a Harvest Drive woman reported that she believed she was scammed after she attempted to request her deceased mother’s tax ID number, for estate purposes, and accidentally entered personal information into a fraudulent website posing as the IRS.
Criminal mischief
While on patrol, police noticed a driver’s side window of a parked 2016 Toyota on Scarsdale Avenue was shattered June 18. The White Plains owner was notified.
Dispute
A woman reported a neighbor of her Brewster Road employer yelled at her while she was out walking her employer’s dog June 17. The neighbor said she thought the woman was allowing the dog to relieve itself on her property. Police advised the neighbor to refrain from confronting neighbors or their employees and to instead contact police if any issues should arise.
Suspicious
A caller reported a man wearing “half a furry costume” and carrying a guitar was going through garbage on Boulevard and Clarence Road June 16. The man was gone when police arrived.
A Lebanon Road man reported that a man in a black truck pulled up in front of a neighbor’s house and “removed property” June 18. Police spoke with the neighbor who confirmed she was selling the property and had engaged the man to remove it.
Assistance
A Park Road man reported his 77-year-old wife passed away at home June 15. She was in the presence of her husband and son when she passed. Police provided assistance as needed.
A Tunstall Road man reported receiving confusing messages from an unknown person on his work phone June 18. The messages alleged that the man had called the unknown person and the unknown person was upset by this. Police advised the man to block the person’s number and notify the phone carrier.
An elderly woman walked to police headquarters from White Plains June 20. She was identified as an Alzheimer’s patient who had reportedly wandered away from home. Police contacted White Plains PD. WPPD picked her up and drove her home.
Pedestrian hit
A car exiting a Mamaroneck Road driveway at 7:30 a.m., June 18, struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was conscious and alert following the accident. She said that after the gray SUV, driven by a man, struck her, she fell backward, inuring her leg and foot. A passerby contacted the pedestrian’s employer while the pedestrian was lying on the ground. She was taken to White Plains Hospital Center by Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps. The driver reportedly left the scene. Police contacted the driver who admitted to leaving his driveway for work that morning, but he said he did not hit any pedestrians. Police are following up.
Cars and roadways
A car reported to be parked on Ridgecrest East “for days” was determined to belong to a resident of the street June 14.
A person reported to be sitting in a parked car on Nelson Road after 1 a.m., June 15, was determined to be talking with a friend.
Dispatch notified Verizon about fallen wires on Popham Road June 15.
Patrol stood by while Con Edison repaired wires on Popham Road June 15.
A truck reported to be suspiciously parked on Hampton Road was determined to belong to a contractor who was working on the street June 15. The truck was having mechanical problems; so that is why it was left there, the contractor said. He told police he would move it as soon as possible.
Police advised Village employees working on cobblestone on Heathcote Road to use flaggers to control traffic while working in the area June 15.
On June 15, a caller reported a Lexus was parked facing the wrong direction on a one-way street at Huntington Avenue and Putnam Road June 15. Police issued a summons.
Patrol called for assistance for a driver with a flat tire on Mamaroneck Road June 15.
A caller witnessed a black sedan hit his parked car at Harvest Drive and Mamaroneck Road and then drive off June 15.
A gate was reported to be opening into the roadway at Overlook and Whig roads June 16. Police closed the wire gate and used caution tape to secure it.
Police advised a moving truck driver that he had parked his car in a private lot on Chase Road and the owner of the lot wanted him to leave June 16.
Patrol proved traffic control while a driver with a flat tire on Mamaroneck Road waited for help June 16.
At the request of Greenburgh police, Scarsdale police attempted to make contact with a Kent Road resident to assist with translation regarding a car accident that occurred on East Hartsdale Avenue June 17.
Police notified Con Edison about Mylar balloons tangled in wires on Wayside Lane June 17.
A disabled car was parked in a no parking zone on Montrose Road June 17. After attempting to reach the owner without success, police issued a summons.
A dump truck backed into a parked car on Palmer Avenue June 18. No injuries were reported.
The highway department was informed about a tree branch dangling over Popham Road June 18.
Eastchester EMS advised that one of its ambulances was sideswiped and damaged by a construction vehicle on Post Road June 18. The vehicle left the scene and did not stop following the accident.
Police issued a summons to the owner of car parked the wrong direction on Harwood Court, a one-way street.
Police assisted a woman with a flat tire change on Post Road after the woman’s son called police for help June 20.
Three car accidents were reported in the Village this week.
Animals
A Wheelock Road woman reported a coyote was lying down in her backyard June 14. She said she was given trappers’ phone numbers but was unable to determine if th4 animal was healthy or sick. Police looked at the coyote and noted that it appeared attentive and was not obviously sick. Police advised the woman to call a trapper and stay out of the yard until the coyote had been removed.
A coyote sighting was reported on Taunton Road June 16. 
The highway department was informed about a dead rabbit on Sprague Road and a dead groundhog on Mamaroneck Road, for removal, June 17.
A caller reported a loose dog on Franklin Road June 19. It was not there when police went to the area to look for it.
A beagle and a black cat were observed running loose on Colvin Road June 19. The animals were gone when police went to look for them.
A coyote was reported on Reimer Road June 20.
Village code
Police dispersed kids playing basketball from Edgewood School grounds after dark June 16 and 17.
Police issued a summons to contractors performing construction work with power tools prior to allotted hours on Franklin Road June 19.
After a neighbor complained of loud music and shouting, police advised Nelson Road residents who were hosting a small gathering to lower the volume and keep noise at a minimum June 20.
Firefighters
On June 14, firefighters assisted at a three-car accident involving impact with a utility pole at Post and Popham roads. Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps transported one person to Westchester Medical Center for treatment of a head injury.
On June 18, a Greendale Road woman reported an odor of gas in her laundry room. Firefighters determined the odor was not gas.
On June 19, firefighters assisted with a one-car rollover accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway. During investigation, firefighters observed the car on the shoulder and determined it had struck and rolled over the HRP center median before falling on its roof onto the Mamaroneck Avenue underpass. One patient was reported to be trapped and unresponsive. The patient was extricated from the vehicle after front door removal and placed on a backboard. Scarsdale and Harrison firefighters performed CPR until patient care was transferred to Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps. The patient was transported to White Plains Hospital. Firefighters searched the area for additional patients using thermal imagers, yielding negative results. Firefighters remained on location until released by Harrison FD and Westchester County PD.
On June 21, firefighters extinguished a car engine fire on the Hutchinson River Parkway. No injuries were reported.
This report covering police and fire department activity from June 14-20 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Jeep Cherokee Stolen, $65,000 Piguet Watch Missing
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
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Stolen car: On June 7, a Brookfield Road woman reported her family’s 2019 Jeep Cherokee was stolen from their driveway during the overnight period. It was unlocked with the key fob inside. It also contained a $1,000 set of golf clubs and a golf bag worth $250.
Stolen watch
On June 12, a Heathcote Rd. resident reported an 18 karat yellow gold Audemars Piguet “Arnold Schwarzeneggar” model watch was discovered missing from an electric watch case in his house. It is valued in excess of $65,000. He last saw it there in March 2021, and numerous workers have been in the house since he last saw the watch.
Car break-in
On June 7, a Palmer Ave. man reported motorcycles documents had been stolen from his parked car.
Graffiti
On June 9, a Post Rd. resident reported a white line of graffiti had been spray painted on a stone wall being built in front of his property.
Unemployment fraud
One resident reported someone filed fraudulent unemployment claims in her name this week.
Identity theft
On June 7, an Old Lyme Road man reported someone used his Wells Fargo account to fraudulently purchase items from Amazon. This person also received two checks for services that he never provided to the Old Lyme Road man. One check was refunded and the other was supposedly in the mail.
On June 8, a Sheldrake Rd. man reported someone opened fraudulent PNC bank accounts in his name. He informed the bank and closed the accounts.
Loitering
A Scarsdale Avenue salon owner said a man had been hanging out around her salon and asking personal questions to her and her colleagues June 10. She asked the man to leave and said he was not permitted to loiter at or around her business. Police reiterated the owner’s wishes, and the man agreed to comply.
Disputes
A driver came to headquarters and told police he was having a dispute with someone in his car June 11. Patrol mediated the dispute and resolved the matter.
A Post Rd. tenant asked for help in mediating a dispute with his landlord over Wi-Fi June 11. The landlord said Wi-Fi was not an included service, as per the lease. Police advised the tenant to seek public Wi-Fi services, as an alternative. The landlord told the tenant he had to vacate the premises by July 17.
Employee / supervisor issue
A supervisor at the Chase Rd. post office requested assistance with an employee whom she reported would not leave the premises after his shift was done June 12. The employee allegedly was hanging around, continually going into the restroom and claiming he did not feel well. Then, he allegedly became irate and made derogatory comments to the supervisor, she said. When she phoned police, the employee left.
Door
On June 10, a Heathcote Road homeowner came home and found a door ajar. Police checked the house. There was no sign of criminality.
Bicyclist hit
A 15-year-old bicyclist riding on the roadway at Drake and Ferncliff roads was struck by a car June 9. Police vouchered the bike for safekeeping while the boy, conscious and alert, was transported to Westchester Medical Center. Prior to transport and care by Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps, firefighters provided immediate first aid.
Cars and roadways
On June 8, a tree crew was working on Springdale Road. Police advised the workers to keep the roadway open.
On June 8, police taped up a fallen wire on Butler Rd. and notified Verizon.
On June 9, patrol notified Con Edison about a low-hanging wire on Broadmoor Rd.
A car without plates, with a possibly fake temporary tag, registered out of New Canaan, Connecticut, was found abandoned on Sprague Rd. June 9. A neighbor said it had been parked there for approximately two weeks. Patrol notified New Canaan police, and they contacted the last registered owner. She said she had sold it to a dealership in July 2020. Police contacted the dealership and an employee said the matter would be investigated on the dealership’s end. In the meantime, police towed the car to the police impound lot.
A woman was reportedly “screaming and crying” at the corner of Post and Dickel roads June 10. She was no longer there when police arrive.
Police helped a woman cross Heathcote Road June 10.
A car ran out of gas and came to rest on Butler Road June 10. Police stood by while the driver waited for help – and a gas can filled with enough fuel to restart the car.
Patrol helped a driver move a disabled car from Farley Road onto a legal parking area on Montrose Road while the driver waited for a tow June 10.
Police asked a River Road resident to move her parked car away from a hydrant on her street June 11.
Contractors left fiber optic cables on Nelson Rd. June 11. Police moved them out of the way.
As per a plumber’s diagnosis, the highway department was informed about a sewage problem within the Village’s sewer line June 12.
An unknown driver sideswiped a parked car on Nelson Rd. June 12.
A car was damaged while parked in a Secor Rd. lot June 13. The other driver apparently left the scene.
Three car accidents were reported in the Village this week.
Animals
On June 7, a person told police he picked up a dead cat from Fox Meadow Road and “returned the animal” to a Fox Meadow Road address.
Highway workers removed a dead raccoon from Fox Meadow Road June 8.
A large snapping turtle was reported on Post Road June 9. It was gone before police arrived.
A turtle was reported to be on Post Road June 10. It was observed on the sidewalk near Richbell Road, so no assistance was required.
Noise
At 4:30 a.m., June 8, a caller complained about a truck idling loudly in a Mamaroneck Rd. parking lot. Police asked the driver to shut off the engine to keep the truck quiet.
A Stratton Rd. resident shut down a generator after a neighbor complained of noise, although police did not determined that the noise violated any Village codes at the time the noise was heard on June 8.
Music was lowered on Nelson Rd. after neighbors complained June 10.
Music was lowered on Hampton Rd. after neighbors complained after midnight June 11 and again after 10 p.m., June 11.
Loud music was lowered on Shaw Road after neighbors complained June 12.
Village management was advised about crowing roosters on Brewster Rd. June 12.
Loud music was lowered on Edgewood Road after neighbors complained of noise after midnight, June 13.
Village code
Police issued landscapers summonses for using gas-powered leaf blowers in violation of Village code June 11.
A jazz trio performing on Freightway Rd. was in violation of the establishment’s permit June 12. So, patrol asked the band to stop playing.
Firefighters
On June 7, firefighters roped off an area of Berwick Rd in which electrical wires were arcing and burning, while waiting for Con Edison’s arrival.
On June 7, firefighters assisted Hartsdale firefighters at a Central Park Ave. building fire, possibly caused by faulty wiring beneath a refrigerator.
On June 9, a Coralyn Rd. resident reported smoke in the house. Firefighters traced the source to an electrical fire coming from an air purifier. A burned outlet and burned wire were observed. The fire was contained and extinguished. No extension was detected.
On June 12, firefighters shut off an electrical box for an air conditioning unit that was shorting out due to water infiltration at a Clarence Rd. house.
Firefighters investigated a strong outdoor gas odor near a Cushman Rd. storm drain June 13. Visible indications of a small quantity of an unknown product were observed on the surface of slow-moving water in the catch basin. Combustible gas readings of up to 15% LEL were detected in the catch basin. No visible indications of product and no readings were observed in adjacent sanitary sewer. Westchester County Health Department was notified. Adjacent storm drains on Cushman Road and Willow Lane contained stagnant water and no indications of product. No hazards were observed at construction sites in area. The Westchester County HD advised to confine the product and contact New York State DEC for a spill number. Firefighters deployed two 10 ft. absorbent socks in the Sheldrake River, downstream of the catch basin, on Willow Lane. NYS DEC was following up.
This report covering police and fire department activity from June 7-13 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Motorcyclist Treated for Burns, Three Rescued from Long Island Sound
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
- Hits: 1806
A motorcycle caught fire at the junction of the Bronx River Parkway and Fenimore Road May 24. Firefighters were dispatched to extinguish the fire, and Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps treated the driver for burn injuries and transported him to the hospital. Westchester County police were handling the incident while Scarsdale police assisted with traffic control.
Three rescued from Long Island Sound
At 6:54 pm on May 31, 2021, the Westchester County Police Marine Unit was called to the scene of a sinking boat in the Long Island sound off of Davenport Neck in New Rochelle. The boat, a twenty-seven foot Hunter sailboat, struck a reef and was taking on water. When Westchester County Police arrived on the scene, the sailboat was partly submerged and three people, wearing life vests, were in the water. All three were taken aboard the Westchester County Police boat with assistance from the Westchester County Police Aviation Unit and harbor patrol units from the City of New Rochelle and the Village of Mamaroneck. The three people rescued at the scene were New Rochelle residents. A fourth person who was on the sailboat swam to shore. No injuries were reported.
Shoplifting
A Popham Road CVS employee reported two white females stole items from his store and left the scene about 10-15 minutes ago in the past May 25. The girls placed four boxes of “Kiss Gel Nails” in a black purse and left the store without paying for them. The total value of the stolen products was $40.
Stolen
A Springdale Road resident reported his firearm, case, firearm safe, and keys for the firearm safe had been stolen from his hose sometime while he was away from his house. He said he let his house in September 2020 and just returned the evening of May 25.
Cell phone
A Berkeley Road man reported that he received a cellphone in a FedEx package May 26. Upon receiving the delivery, the FedEx driver reported that an unknown man had stopped the driver and inquired about the delivery. Since the driver realized the man did not reside at the address, he did not release the package to the unknown man.
Identity theft
On May 24, a Claremont Road woman reported someone fraudulently accessed her Venmo account through her Apple ID and transferred $10 to an unknown person. She changed her passwords and notified the credit reporting agencies. Two days later, the woman also noticed fraudulent charges on her American Express account – one for $475 and another for $230.
A Thies Court resident walked into headquarters to report an incident of identity theft but left before patrol arrived to speak with her May 24.
A Brookline Road man reported receiving a fraudulent debit card for which he did not apply May 24. The bank was notified, and the account was closed.
One resident reported a fraudulent unemployment claim had been filed in her name May 28.
Homeless
On May 25, a Harwood Court man reported the door handle of his residence was broken, and he noticed signs that someone might be using a secluded area near his door as a sleeping place or bathroom location. He said he often finds garbage near the front door, including soiled toilet tissue on more than one occasion. Police advised him to install a motion light near the door in order to deter repeated incidents. Police will conduct extra ridebys.
Fallen trees
On May 29, a private Fenimore Road tree fell on a neighbor’s house and car, causing damage. Police advised the parties involved that the incident was a civil matter.
On May 29, the highway department was dispatched to remove a fallen tree from Bypass.
Suspicious
On May 29, a Tunstall Road woman reported that a man came to her house the previous night, knocked on the door, walked around the house with a flashlight and knocked again. He said he was there for an electrical emergency. The woman and her husband said he had the wrong address, and he left. He was driving a truck with a private electrical company logo on it. The woman thought the incident was suspicious.
A female youth called police and reported she heard a male voice yell back, in answer to her, from the woods near Boulevard while she and a friend were walking home and first yelled “to scare another friend” May 29. Police checked on the girls to make she they made it home safely. Then, police checked the area in question and saw two male youths hanging out there. Police dispersed the youths.
Cars and roadways
On May 24, police helped the driver of a disabled car restart her engine on Post Road and move the car to a safe parking lot where she could wait for a tow.
A Valley Road resident reported sewage was backing up into his basement May 24.
Police placed a traffic cone in a possible sinkhole on Lyons Road May 25.
A car accident involving a Scarsdale school bus at Weaver Street and Hutchinson Avenue was reported by a witness May 25. Police spoke with the bus driver who said a car sideswiped his bus and left the scene. No injuries were reported.
A “yield to pedestrians” sign became dislodged at Fenimore and Brewster roads May 25. Police moved the sign back into place.
Police notified Con Edison about a low-hanging wire on Brite Avenue May 26.
Witnesses saw a white truck back into a utility pole on Scarsdale Avenue, causing the pole to shift and nearby lights to flicker May 28. Con Edison was notified. Verizon was also notified because the accident additionally snapped a phone line. The truck left the scene following the accident.
On May 28, a driver attempted to make a U-turn in a Griffen Avenue driveway and got stuck in freshly dumped gravel. The vehicle was blocking traffic. Police organized a tow to clear the road.
On May 28, police closed a construction fence gate on Greenacres Avenue that had blown open into the roadway.
Verizon was notified about a fallen wire on Hampton Road May 29.
Three car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Animals
A caller reported a coyote sighting on Brite Avenue May 24.
A caller reported seeing a fox, with possible mange, in the area of Kent and Ogden roads May 25.
The highway department was notified about the remains of a dead animal on Lyons Road May 25.
A large house cat was stuck in window well of a Fairview Road house May 28. After confirming the cat was a domestic animal, a worker on scene placed a ladder in the window well, and the cat safely climbed out.
Village code
Loud music on Lawrence Road was turned down after police spoke with the homeowner and advised of a noise complaint May 27.
Police informed a MacDonald Place resident about a noise complaint, and the volume of the music was lowered May 28.
Lost and found
A passerby found a cell phone on Huntington Avenue and brought it to police May 24. The phone was in good condition and is being held at headquarters for safekeeping.
A woman walked into headquarters and reported losing her car key fob somewhere in the Village May 26.
Police identified and located the owner of a maroon purse left on a bench at Correl Park May 26.
A Village resident reported losing her car’s license plate while moving to a new house in the Village May 26.
Keys found on Scarsdale Avenue were handed over to police for safekeeping May 27.
A passerby found a car key fob at Chase and Popham roads and brought it to police May 28.
An Elmdorf Drive resident reported two of her mother’s watches, each valued at $1,000, were missing from her house.
Firefighters
On May 24, a Fox Meadow Road tenant advised he smelled smoke in his kitchen, and all people in the house evacuated. Firefighters investigated the odor and determined it was coming from a faulty air conditioning unit. Firefighters shut power to the device and made sure the hose was safe before people could re-enter it.
On May 24, firefighters shut down connections to a propane storage tank that was “hissing” due to a high-pressure leak. Then, firefighters ventilated the area and advised the resident to call for service.
On May 25, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Bronx River Parkway. The driver had to be cut out of the car, and firefighters assisted in stabilizing the driver until paramedics arrived for transport to the hospital.
On May 28, firefighters assisted at a rollover car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway. There were no reported injuries.
On May 29, firefighters were called to the scene of a car fire on the Hutchinson River Parkway. The fire started in the engine compartment and spread to the passenger compartment. Firefighters extinguished the fire and overhauled the vehicle. Extensive damage was noted. The driver reported to have pulled over after observing a sudden loss of acceleration. The driver then observed smoke from the engine compartment and notified the fire department.
On May 30, firefighters helped a Village resident get back into a wheelchair after experiencing a fall.
On May 30, firefighters shut down a malfunctioning oil burner in a Paddington Road house and ventilated the house to reduce the level of carbon monoxide. The resident was advised to have the burner serviced prior to use.
This report covering police and fire department activity from May 24-30 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Luxury Cars Stolen
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
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Stolen cars: An Olmsted Road resident reported her blue BMW x7, valued at $73,900, was stolen from her driveway June 2. The car was unlocked and the key might have been inside, the resident said.
On June 6, a Continental Road resident reported a rental car, which was a 2021 Lincoln Aviator, was stolen overnight, and another car was entered. The Lincoln was parked unlocked with the keys inside. Another car in the resident’s driveway, a jeep Wrangler, was also unlocked. It was entered and items were stolen. These stolen items included two pairs of sunglasses, a sweatshirt, jeans and an EZ-Pass.
Attempted entry
On June 4, a Brookline Road resident reported that two men exited a dark-colored SUV and approached two cards parked in his driveway. The cars were locked, so the men could not enter them. The resident shouted to the men, and they left in the SUV.
Domestic matter
A child in Fox Meadow called police to say her parents were having a verbal argument June 3. She then said her parents had calmed down. Police went to the house to check out the matter. The mother answered the door and was calm. The father then came to the door and was also calm. According to police, the parents seemed confused about why police were called.
Parked car
On June 4, an employee of a Heathcote Road establishment reported that the establishment had allowed a car to park overnight in its private parking lot, but the car was still there the next morning. Police checked the records for the car and learned the owner was deceased and had a Yonkers address. Police contacted Yonkers police who said they would contact a next of kin to remove the car.
Pedestrian hit
On June 3, a woman walked into headquarters to report an accident that happened on June 2 in the crosswalk of Popham Road, leading toward Depot Place. At that time, she said she made contact with a car that touched her and caused her hands to touch the hood of the vehicle. No injuries were sustained, and the woman declined medical attention. The woman said she spoke with the driver and the driver’s parent. She asked police to reach out to the young driver to discuss the importance of yielding to pedestrians.
Civil matter
A Brite Avenue man reported that his wife had a verbal argument with an appliance repairman over the phone and left a negative review June 3. Following the interaction, the appliance repairman has been calling the man and his wife. The man blocked the repairperson’s contact information. Police advised it was a civil matter.
Cars and roadways
Police called a tow for a disabled car with a dead battery on Wayside Lane June 1.
A BMW was parked on Montrose Road June 1. Police investigated the car and determined it had been there for an extended period of time. The owner was contacted and told he could not park the car on the street due to the expired registration. Police called a tow to remove the car.
Police asked a driver to move her car from a handicapped parking spot on Brewster Road because she did not have an appropriate placard or hangtag June 1.
Police stood by for safety while a tire was changed on Bypass June 5.
On June 6, a driver stopped at Lee and Post roads because her engine was overheating. Police helped by adding engine coolant to the car. The driver contracted a mechanic for repairs.
Noise
A malfunctioning pool heater on Deerfield Lane made “loud explosive noises” according to a nearby resident June 1. Police spoke with the homeowner who said he turned off the heater and had called a technician.
After a neighbor complained, police asked a Fairview Road resident to lower the volume of music coming from his house.
A Garth Road business owner lowered the volume of music playing at his business after a resident complained June 4.
Reports of “explosions” in the Village on June 4 turned out to be fireworks.
On June 4, police advised a Park Road resident to lower the volume of music at a small gathering.
Police advised a new resident of Wynmor Road to turn off his house’s generator due to Village code and noise complaints June 5.
Animals
On May 31, a caller complained about loud rooster noises on Brewster Road. Police referred the matter to the Village attorney.
Police removed a turtle from Seneca Road and placed it in a safe location June 3.
On June 5, a Brookfield Road resident reported baby ducks were stuck in her pool.
Firefighters arrived on scene and observed approximately 10 baby ducklings in the pool, unable to get out. The mother duck was nearby in the bushes. Some of the ducklings were in danger of being pulled into pool filter. The resident did not have a pool net skimmer, so firefighters used a basket to try and scoop the ducks out, without success. Then, firefighters used a bucket by hand to scoop out one duck at a time until all ducks were removed. They were returned to the bushes in area of the mother duck’s last location.
Lost and found
A Putnam Road man reported losing his driver’s license May 31.
On June 3, a Fenimore Road man reported he accidentally threw out his license plates and lost them.
An EZ-pass and a garage door opener were found at the intersection of Black Hawk Road and Mayflower Road June 5. Police contacted EZ-Pass in an attempt to identify the owner of the property.
Firefighters
On June 1, firefighters assisted Greenville fire department at the scene of smoke caused by an oil burner overpressure malfunction.
On June 2, firefighters checked a Fox Meadow Road house for possible carbon monoxide after the elderly resident reported dizziness. No CO readings were detected.
On June 3, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak in a Tisdale Road house.
On June 3, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
On June 5, firefighters assisted at a two-car accident on Post Road. One car struck a utility pole, which then needed to be replaced.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a transformer explosion, with isolated power outages, on Lawrence Road.
This report covering police and fire department activity from May 31 – June 7 has been compiled from official information.
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Man Trapped in Chase Bank; Car Antenna Broken While Officers Investigate Shoplifting Attempt
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A Spencer Place business owner reported two female customers attempted to leave the store with a tank top without paying for it May 21. A store employee confronted the females, and the top was returned. Police canvassed Village center for the suspects but did not find them. While responding to the reported shoplifting attempt and investigating on foot, police left a parked patrol car at Spencer Place and Harwood Court. Patrol returned to find its radio antenna broken.
Stolen bike
On May 21, a woman reported her red bicycle had been stolen from outside Starbucks on East Parkway.
Identity theft
On May 13, a Mamaroneck Road caller reported someone made an authorized purchase of an Apple iPad Air, for $ 807.38, using his credit card.
Fraudulent unemployment claims
Two persons filed reports that fraudulent unemployment claims had been filed in their names this week.
Criminal mischief
A Barry Road resident reported that youths egged his house shortly after 11 p.m., May 19. The youths left in a car.
Washing machine
A caller directed police to a broken washing machine on the side of Freightway garage May 17. The caller said he believed the washing machine might have been dropped from an upper level of the structure, but he did not witness it nor did he have an idea about what time that event might have occurred. The highway department was notified for pickup. Police made a note to perform extra ridebys of the Freightway structure.
911
A person called 911 to report a woman was hysterically screaming near the steps of the train station May 17. Police found the woman and spoke with her. She said she had been talking on the phone and apologized for any disturbance. She declined to identify herself.
Stuck
A man got stuck inside the Chase Bank ATM vestibule on East Parkway May 18. Police attempted to open the door from the outside but it would bot open. Firefighters assisted in opening the door to the business via a Popham Road entrance. The man was safely released from the building. The vestibule door seemed to be misaligned, causing it to become stuck. Chase bank maintenance personnel were notified for repair.
Masks
A Spencer Place business owner said kids were in the store refusing to wear their masks and refusing to leave May 19. Police dispersed the kids. The kids were told they could return to the store if they were wearing masks.
Assistance
On May 20, a woman asked for police help on East Parkway. She said she had previously gotten into a verbal dispute with an Uber driver over the route being driven and the fact that she would be late for work. She asked police to call her supervisor to explain the situation, while she waited for a taxi to finish driving her to work.
On May 20, an elderly woman was accidentally locked out of her Lebanon Road house. Her husband was inside but not answering the door. Police and firefighters managed to contact the husband who opened the door. The woman successfully regained access into her house.
A man reported to be suspiciously walking back and forth outside a Palmer Avenue house was waiting for a family member to get off work May 21.
Suspicious
A caller reported he was out for a walk in the area around Brewster Road at 2:30 a.m., May 22, when he passed two people near the library, He said he tried to say hello to them, but they ran off into the woods. He thought it was suspicious and called police. Police canvassed the area and did not find anyone there.
Civil matter
On May 20, a Brambach Road resident accused his neighbor’s contractor’s construction vehicles of damaging the asphalt of his driveway. The contractor said that his workers did not back up into the resident’s driveway and did not cause the damage. Police advised the parties that this was a civil matter.
Bicyclists hit
On May 17, a 16-year-old bicyclist struck a car at Chesterfield Road and Brite Avenue. The driver of the car said she stopped at a stop sign and proceeded through the intersection. As she did so, the bicyclist went through the intersection and impacted the side of her car. The bicyclist was taken to White Plains Hospital Center.
Witnesses reported seeing a black Honda Accord strike a child riding a bicycle on Brookby Road around 8 a.m., May 19. The driver stopped and talked to the child, and a witness also checked on the child. The child did not appear to be visibly injured, nor did he report any injuries. Police advised the middle school principal and school nurse of the incident. They were advised to contact police if the child comes forward.
Cars and roadways
A caller reported cars revving their engines and “doing donuts” in the rear of Quaker Ridge School May 17. Police went to the scene, and no cars were observed.
Police asked a driver to move his car and issued a warning because the driver had parked in a ‘no parking” zone on Spencer Place May 18.
Greenburgh police were advised of a large pothole on Ardsley Road, following a driver’s complaint, May 18.
Police issued a summons to the owner of an illegally parked car at Post and Farley roads May 18.
Patrol helped a driver change a flat tire in a Heathcote Road parking lot May 19.
Verizon was informed about a fallen phone wire on Normandy Lane May 19.
On May 19, a Bradley Road man reported someone hit his parked car on the street and left the scene. He thought it might have been his neighbor; so police followed up the next day with the neighbor. The bumper of the neighbor’s car showed some damage, but the neighbor said the damage was old and she “did not remember hitting any car.” She said she was busy with work, and police advised they would return at a later date to address the matter. On May 20, the man again called police to request assistance in mediating the matter. The neighbor asserted she had nothing to do with the reported damage and she did not wish to have any further contact with the man regarding it. Police examined both cars and saw only very minor damage. It was impossible to determine if the damages on each car were related. Police advised the parties to follow up with their insurance companies.
Double-parked delivery drivers at DeCicco’s Marketplace were advised to follow traffic and parking rules May 20. Police issued a warning.
Police stopped some overweight trucks on Heathcote Road and admonished the drivers for crossing the Heathcote Road Bridge over Bypass, as this passage was forbidden due to weight restrictions for the bridge May 21.
Police called a tow for a disabled car on Fox Meadow Road May 21.
Con Edison was notified about a power outage due to a fallen branch onto wires on Greenacres Avenue May 21.
Police called a tow for a disabled car at Heathcote Road and Morris Lane May 23. Police stood by until the car was picked up by a tow.
Bees
A Richelieu Road man reported a “swarm of bees” around a Village tree May 17. Police looked at the bees and the tree and determined the bees were not posing an immediate hazard to the public because they were located approximately 25-30 from the ground near the top of the tree. The man also reported that a Madison Road neighbor was “raising honey bees.” Police went to the house to check out the complaint and saw a small bee enclosure. The Village attorney was notified to follow up to see if the enclosure violated any Village codes or zoning regulations.
Owl
Police closed one lane of Post Road due to an injured owl in the middle of the roadway May 18. Police placed the owl in a cardboard box while waiting for it to be picked up by an animal rescue person.
Turtle
A turtle was reported at Duck Pond and Heathcote roads May 21. Police safely moved the turtle from the roadway.
Village code
On May 19, police followed up on a noise complaint about loud music coming from a Stratton Road house. The homeowner said the music would be turned off shortly.
Police dispersed kids playing basketball on a Huntington Avenue court after dark May 19.
On May 21, a Paddington Road resident reported dust was covering his house and property, allegedly from construction at a neighbor’s house. The resident said he thought it was a violation of Village code. Police went to the scene to follow up. Police found no signs of nearby construction, nor did they find an alarming amount of “dust.”
On May 21, police advised a Garth Road business owner to lower the volume of loud music due to a complaint.
Police advised a Brewster Road resident that a neighbor complained about noise after midnight May 22. The resident said she would go inside the house with her small gathering.
Lost and found
On May 17, a person walked into headquarters and reported a missing license plate.
A person found a cell phone and brought it to headquarters May 19. Police located the owner and facilitated the return of the phone.
On May 23, a Secor Road woman reported losing a diamond earring, possibly at Wynmor Park May 19.
Firefighters
On May 18, firefighters shut down a malfunctioning gas stove that would not turn off in a Lebanon Road house and advised the homeowner to replace the appliance.
On May 19, a gas leak was detected at a gas fireplace in a Park Road house. Firefighters shut down the gas valve to the fireplace and advised the resident to call for repair.
On May 22, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a branch on burning power lines on Greenacres Avenue.
This report covering police and fire department activity from May 17 – 23 has been compiled from official information.
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