Police Report: ID Theft and Check Fraud Steals More than $15K+ in Combined Fraud
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
- Hits: 2291
Identity theft, check fraud: On March 9, a Black Walnut Road resident reported that someone fraudulently accessed her credit card and initiated activity totaling $2,994. Police advised her to follow up with the financial institution. This occurred after an unknown person had contacted the resident and tricked her into providing personal information, she said.
On March 12, a Brown Road woman reported that someone opened a fraudulent Visa credit card account in her name.
On March 13, a Meadow Road resident reported someone intercepted and altered a check, originally written to Citi Card. The check was then fraudulently written to an unknown person for more tan $13,000.
Fraudulent unemployment claims
Fifteen residents reported fraudulent unemployment claims had been filed in their names this week. Some of them even received bankcards related to the claims.
Housemates
On March 10, a Post Road woman alerted police to her concern that her housemate might try to cut her hair against her wishes that night. Police alerted the supervisor of the group house, who said she would look into the matter.
Neighbors
A Meadow Road resident reported a neighbor had been putting notes on her vehicles requesting that she does not park in the street March 12. The neighbor admitted to placing notes on the vehicles, stating she was concerned that plows could not get through. The neighbor was advised to refrain from placing notes on cars and to instead contact police if she was concerned about a parking hazard.
On March 14, a Montrose Road man said he got into an argument with a neighbor after speaking with the neighbor’s workers about garbage found on his property, which the man suspected came from the construction site. The verbal argument was noted for documentation purposes only.
Help
A father from Massachusetts called to alert police to the fact that his son had run out of gas in Scarsdale at 11:30 p.m., March 8. The father was on is way to assist the son, but police went to the check on the son. The son was well and waiting in his car on Post Road. He said he had run out of gas in White Plains, while making his way to New York City. Police suggested he could wait at the train station to keep warm, but he declined. Later, police verified that the son had been helped by his parents, and the situation was resolved.
Police helped an elderly Wakefield Road woman turn on lights in her house March 9.
A passenger had an argument with a taxi driver over the requested fare March 13. The passenger wanted to cease the ride on Weaver Street and exited the taxi. The taxi left. Police helped the passenger organize a new taxi.
Security
On March 8, a builder was advised to secure an open gate on Penn Boulevard.
On March 8, a Sprague Road woman asked for help in opening her house door with her key. Police assisted with the key.
A caller reported that a man in a white car might be following her and her friend, who were walking on School Lane and Popham Road, March 10. The caller said the driver did not say anything to them, but the car was parked on the street and she was concerned. Police canvassed the area and did not observe anything suspicious.
An Oakstwain Road woman asked for police to help her resolve “an issue” she was allegedly having with a Con Edison worker March 11. The woman said the technician was there to address a detected gas leak. She further stated she had to leave her house and did not feel comfortable leaving the technician there alone. Police stood by while she communicated with the technician to resolve the matter.
Welfare check
A caller asked police to check the welfare of a Chase Road employee March 12. Police went to the place of employment and spoke with the supervisor. The employee was not at work. The supervisor said she would contact him.
Civil matter
On March 13, a Boulder Brook Lane woman reported someone might have taken property from her house that belonged to her father in January. Police advised her to follow up with an attorney.
Cars and roadways
A caller advised that she observed equipment “fall off” a Con Edison truck near Post and Mamaroneck roads March 8. There was no equipment on the road when police went to check.
Verizon was notified about a fiber optic box on the ground at Bradley and Carman roads March 8.
A caller reported seeing a person driving an SUV holding an infant March 9. Police canvassed the area for the SUV but could not locate it.
Police twice re-secured a loose water main cap on Post Road March 9. The water department was informed.
The water department was notified about water leaking from a main at Franklin Road and Haverford Avenue March 9, as well as from a main on School Lane March 10.
A caller reported a car accident with a FedEx truck on Depot Place March 9. Police helped the drivers exchange information.
Verizon was notified about low-hanging wires at Mamaroneck and Sheldrake roads March 10, Barry Road March 13, and fallen wires on Lebanon Road March 11 and Church Lane March 13.
Police asked drivers to move illegally parked cars on Potter and Lee roads March 10.
Police helped a pedestrian cross Weaver Street March 11.
Police noticed an open car door of a parked car on Graham Road at 3 a.m., March 13.
After unsuccessfully attempting to reach the owner, police closed the car door.
Police removed a fallen branch from Weaver Street March 13.
The highway department was notified about a loose streetlight on Lyons Road March 14.
The highway department was contacted about a fallen pine branch on Reimer Road March 14. Police taped off the area in the meantime.
Village code
A caller complained of loud music coming from outdoor speakers on Sherbrooke Road at 9:15 p.m., March 12. Police informed the homeowner who was playing the music. The volume was lowered, and the homeowner promised to turn off the music at 11 p.m.
After being advised about a noise complaint, a White Birch Lane resident turned off outdoor music at 11:30 p.m., March 12.
After being advised about a noise complaint, a Seneca Road resident lowered the volume of outdoor music March 13.
Lost and found
On March 9, a Popham Road woman reported she lost her wallet approximately three weeks in the past. It reportedly contained a driver’s license, Social Security card and an expired “Green Card.”
On March 10, police contacted the owner of a lost cell phone found in Chase Park. The owner picked up the lost phone from headquarters later that day.
On March 12, a Sherbrooke Road resident reported he could not find his Apple iPad, Apple magic keyboard or Apple pencil inside his house. He thought the items might have accidentally been thrown out. He requested a report for insurance purposes.
Firefighters found a credit card on Carstensen Road and gave it to police March 12. Police contacted the owner for pickup.
An empty, dirty bag was found on Spencer Place March 13. It was left on a bench in an attempt that the owner could see it if the owner was searching for it. After many hours passed without the bag being retrieved, it was discarded because it was determined to have no value.
Firefighters
On March 8, firefighters investigated a report of an indoor gas odor in a Brite Avenue house. There, firefighters measured low readings behind the kitchen range. Con-Ed Gas was notified and firefighters shut the gas valve while standing by.
An unlit stovetop burner released gas into a Mamaroneck Road house March 9. Firefighters turned off the burner and ventilated the space. Con-Ed Gas was called, and firefighters stood by.
On March 10, firefighters checked a Fox Meadow Road house after the homeowner thought she heard an explosion and felt the house shake. Firefighters found no evidence of an explosion. They asked a neighbor if the neighbor had heard anything, and the neighbor said no. Everything was deemed to be in good order.
On March 11, firefighters climbed into a Brewster Road house through an open window after the homeowner accidentally locked herself out, while her young son was still inside.
Firefighters assisted Fairview Fire District with a working fire that was knocked down by sprinklers March 11.
A resident was burning firewood in his backyard at Bell Road and Boulevard March 14. Firefighters stood by while the embers were fully extinguished.
Firefighters investigated a reported “hissing” sound near a gas meter on Saxon Wood Road March 14. Upon investigation, it was determined there were no observed odors or leaks. Con-Ed Gas confirmed there were no leaks.
This report covering police and fire department activity from March 8-14 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Pit bull Bite, Recycling Containers Stolen, Kids Receive Scam Emails
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
- Hits: 1969
Stolen: On March 3, a Black Birch Lane resident reported two recycling containers were stolen from outside his house. According to the description, one was red, and one was blue. He later looked at a security doorbell camera and noticed a white car park in front of his house. The footage showed a white man, with dark hair and sunglasses, pick up the boxes and place them in his car.
Scams
On March 1, a Kent Road woman reported that her two daughters received almost identical emails from unknown senders stating that the daughters visited an adult website and their web cams were compromised. One of the emails contained a personal password that was correct. The email sender requested money in exchange for deleting any and all alleged videos captured with the alleged compromised web cam. Police advised the woman that this appeared to be a scam and to block the senders. They also advised her to change any passwords contained in the email.
Identity theft
On March 2, a Myrtledale Road resident reported an unknown person opened two fraudulent AT&T accounts in his name in October 2020. The accounts amassed approximately $2,000 worth of charges – in equipment and usage.
A Colonial Road man reported receiving alleged information from the IRS regarding an economic impact payment and the activation of rebate credit card March 3. The man was not sure if it was a scam; so he reported it to police while following up with the IRS.
On March 4, a Norma Place man reported someone requested account access to his American Express card and changed online account information. Amex fraud department notified him and closed the account.
Fraudulent unemployment claims
This week, thirteen residents reported that unknown people filed for fraudulent unemployment claims in their names. The various incidents were unrelated.
Dispute
A supervisor at a Chase Road establishment had a dispute with a co-worker over a schedule change March 3. The co-worker left before police arrived, but the supervisor wanted to document the incident.
Suspicious
On March 1, a Tunstall Road woman reported that a man in his 50s wearing an orange hat pulled up in front of her house and began yelling. She could not make out what he was yelling, but she found the incident suspicious and called police. He was gone when police arrived.
A Garden Road woman reported a contractor, from a truck with a Precision Pipeline name printed on it, came to her house unexpectedly March 2. She was not expecting a service call, so she called police. Police canvassed the area but did not find the truck.
A Chase Road business owner reported three men attempted to enter his location and “refused to lower their masks before entering,” and the owner found this suspicious March 2. While police were on scene, the three men were stopped and questioned regarding an unrelated investigation; so they were identified.
A caller reported a man with dark clothing and a backpack was “dipping in and out of driveways” in the area of Kingston and Montrose roads March 3. They canvassed the area but could not find him.
An Aspen Road man reported an unknown man at his door at 9:15 a.m., March 5. He forwarded doorbell camera footage to police for investigation. Police canvassed the area and located the man pictured in the footage. The man was a Scarsdale water department employee. He said he rang the bell on official business to check water meters.
A caller reported a man at Mamaroneck and Post roads “for over an hour” March 7. The caller thought this was strange. Police spoke with the man, and he said he was just listening to music. Nothing was deemed suspicious.
Credit card
A man said he went to a Scarsdale Avenue restaurant asking for a credit card that he thought he had left behind March 2. The restaurant manager alleged the man was trying to “claim a credit card that did not belong to him,” according to the police report. The man then left the restaurant. Police caught up with him on the street, He said he had gone to the restaurant to claim a lost credit card, but once he realized the card was not there, he left. According to the police report, the man was described as a tall black man wearing a red jacket.
Intoxicated
Eastchester police requested assistance with an intoxicated woman on Garth Road at 3:20 p.m., March 7.
Civil matter
A Barker Lane woman reported a neighbor received an oil delivery, and some oil spilled onto her property March 1. An employee confirmed the spill of several gallons on the property line. The employee stated that initial cleanup was performed, with additional cleanup to occur in the following days. The employee also verified that a report had been created with the Department of Environmental Conservation, for oversight purposes.
Fallen trees and branches
On March 1, firefighters were called to check a Haverford Road house after a tree fell on it. The tree made contact with house on the rear side corner, causing damage to a window, the eaves and the gutter. No structural damage to the house was observed. Firefighters did not observe any structural damage to the house. They advised the homeowners to contact their insurance company. The building department was informed for follow-up.
On March 1, a caller reported a tree fell, partially blocking Autenreith Road. Police taped off the area and informed the highway department for follow-up.
On March 2, at 3 a.m., the highway department was informed about a fallen branch dangling in wires on Popham Road.
A tree fell on wires on Ferncliff Road March 5. It fell on another tree if a different homeowner’s yard. Police notified Con Edison and the homeowners. The highway department removed the fallen tree to clear passageway for pedestrian traffic.
Accident
A car accident involving a Scarsdale police car impacting a snow embankment occurred on East Parkway at 6 a.m., March 8. It caused front end and undercarriage damage. No injuries were reported.
Cars and roadways
On March 1, police taped up fallen wires on Meadow Road and notified Verizon.
Police helped organize a tow for a driver with a disabled car on Palmer Avenue and Mamaroneck Road March 1.
On March 1, police taped up fallen wires on Post and Carmen roads and notified Verizon.
A caller reported a dead animal on Bypass March 1. Police canvassed the length of Bypass and did not see any dead animals. However, patrol did find a large piece of trash on the road, which could have been mistaken for a dead animal. The trash was removed.
A caller reported a white Toyota Rav 4 had been following him for “an extended period of time” March 1. The caller pulled over on Park Road, and the Rav 4 allegedly turned around and left via Mamaroneck Road. Police canvassed the area but did not see the Rav 4.
A minor car accident occurred on East Parkway March 3. Police helped the drivers exchange information.
A driver reported a truck printed with the name “Compass” was on Heathcote Road with “an open back door with items falling out” March 3. Police canvassed the area and did not see the truck or any debris on the road.
On March 3, a Tunstall Road resident reported an ongoing issue with a driver in a white Toyota yelling out the window.
A Heathcote Road caretaker stated a white Toyota parked in a rear parking lot without permission March 3. The caretaker said as soon as she approached the Toyota, it drove away. She followed the car until it turned onto Morris Lane. Police advised her to call them if the car returns.
Police moved fallen construction fencing out of Popham and Overhill roads in early morning March 4. Later, at 4:30 a.m., it blew over again, and police notified the construction company responsible for the fence.
Police notified Verizon about a fallen phone wire on Overhill Road March 5.
A box truck was stopped at Olmsted Road and Hickory Lane March 5. The driver said he was attempting to deliver cargo but could not proceed because his cell phone died and he needed it for navigation. He also said the charging port in the delivery vehicle was not working; so he could not charge his phone. Police offered to charge his cell phone to a reasonable battery charge, so the driver could continue on his way.
Police dispersed two people in a parked car in an Ogden Road parking lot March 5. They said they had stopped to talk. Police informed them the lot was for authorized vehicles only.
Dog bite
A Pit bull terrier dog bit another dog and a Hemlock Road man on Edgewood Road March 4. The man’s finger was injured, and an ambulance was requested to take him to Westchester Medical Center. Bit wounds were also observed on the bite victim’s dog. Police are following up.
Animals
On March 3, a Stratton Road resident reported that a sick or injured rabbit was on her property. Upon arrival, police observed a dead rabbit in the resident’s driveway. It was bagged and removed.
A Hampton Road dog started barking at 2:30 a.m., March 4, and the homeowner was concerned someone might be on his property. Police investigated and found a car in the area making deliveries. The delivery driver said he had just made a delivery on Hampton Road, which might have alarmed the dog.
A Kelwynne Road resident reported someone “dumped a dog in a bag” at his property March 4. Police observed no dogs in bags; however, a live raccoon, without any visible injuries, was seen inside a dumpster, going through open garbage. Police advised the resident he could call a trapper to remove the animal.
A coyote was sighted on Cayuga Road March 6. It was gone when police arrived.
Lost and found
On March 5, a Woodland Place woman reported losing her Brazilian passport, possibly in a taxi. She needed a police report to obtain a new passport.
Firefighters
A gas odor in a Christie Place building was caused by a problem with a dryer vent March 2.
Water was spraying out of a broken exterior pipe in a Nelson Road house March 2. The homeowner did not know how to turn off the water, so firefighters and the water department assisted. She was advised to call a plumber to fix the broken pipe.
On March 4, firefighters responded to a report of a cooking fire in a Murray Hill Road house. During investigation, firefighters observed the extinguished remains of food products in an oven. They confirmed there was no extension beyond the point of origin. Firefighters assisted the homeowner with natural ventilation of the affected area.
On March 4, firefighters assisted Con Edison with a gas leak in the street on Rock Creek Lane. They checked houses for possible gas migration. All houses were cleared.
This report covering police and fire department activity from March 1-7 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Lock Your Car Doors! Gaylor Road Hit With Four Car Break-ins
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
- Hits: 1500
Snow Photo by Cliff SeltzerCar break-ins: On Feb. 19, a Gaylor Road resident reported his car had been rummaged through. It had been parked and unlocked in the man’s driveway since Feb. 13. Nothing of value was missing, the man said.
On Feb. 19, another Gaylor resident reported her car had been rummaged through – and a wallet containing $300 cash had been stolen – the previous night. The resident told police she thought she had locked her car.
On Feb. 20, a third Gaylor Road resident reported a car break-in. The resident reported an unspecified amount of quarters were missing from the vehicle. The resident thought the incident occurred after 7:30 a.m., Feb. 20, because that was the time the resident went out to clean his car, and at that time, he did not notice anything out of place.
On Feb. 21, a fourth Gaylor Road resident reported his car had been entered. He thought the incident occurred the previous day, on Feb. 21, and resulted in the theft of his registration and insurance card.
Identity theft
On Feb. 19, a Burgess Road woman reported someone opened a fraudulent Key Bank account in her name.
Fraudulent unemployment claims
On Feb. 16, a Benedict Road resident reported someone filed a fraudulent unemployment claim in his name.
On Feb. 17, a Penn Road resident reported someone filed a fraudulent unemployment claim in his name.
On Feb. 17, a Barry Road woman reported receiving a debit card in the mail related to a fraudulent unemployment filing that she previously reported.
On Feb. 19, a Berwick Road resident reported someone filed a fraudulent unemployment claim in his name.
On Feb. 19, a Swarthmore Road resident reported someone filed a fraudulent unemployment claim in his name.
Domestic matters
A Hamilton Road resident requested assistance in dealing with family members who were given access to his father’s financial accounts and who were accused of “not being transparent.” Police advised the resident to consult with an attorney and initiate a power of attorney for account oversight. The matter was determined to be a civil matter.
Suspicious
At 2 a.m., Feb. 22, a Richbell Road woman noticed a dark colored SUV pulled into her driveway and idled there for a few minutes before leaving. She said she thought the car was occupied by two individuals.
Service call requests
A man in his 20s, alleging to be a water department employee, requested access to an elderly Garden Road resident’s house Feb. 17. The resident called the water department, and the water department had no record of a work order for that house or water work being done in the neighborhood. Police searched the neighborhood for the man, did not find him and noted the incident.
At the homeowner’s request, police stood by while a Con Edison employee entered a Richbell Road house and turned off a gas connection because of a leak emanating from the house.
On Feb. 18, two workers requesting access to a White Road house were determined to be Con Edison sub-contractors on official business.
Sign
A Montrose Road resident reported a “Happy Birthday” yard sign valued at $150 had been stolen from his yard Feb. 16. Later the resident called back to say he learned the sign had actually been picked up by the sign rental company.
Snow
A Meadow Road resident reported that a neighbor’s plow service removed snow from the neighbor’s driveway and deposited it in a way that blocked the roadway for other drivers Feb. 18. Police addressed the matter with the neighbor, and she said she would speak with her plowing company about it.
On Feb. 18, a Village snowplow accidentally pushed a large pile of snow in front of a Lyons Road driveway. The resident complained, and police notified the highway department for follow up.
On Feb. 18, a Village snowplow also accidentally pushed a large pile of snow in front of a Webster Road driveway. The resident complained, and police notified the highway department for follow up.
A Sprague Road woman alleged her parked car had been damaged by a passing snowplow Feb. 20. The car had been parked in the woman’s driveway, and police observed damage to the rear bumper caused by a bank of snow that had been pushed up against the bumper. There was no identifying indication of the kind of plow or vehicle that caused the damage. Police advised her to follow up with her insurance company.
Help
Police helped a person recovering from surgery call for an ambulance to go back to the hospital due to complications Feb. 16.
On Feb. 19. A Johnson Road man reported that he ordered an Apple computer online but never received it in December 2020. He already addressed the matter with the company. The company required a police report to issue the refund.
Cars and roadways
A Varian Road resident reported a “sink hole” in front of his house Feb. 16. The water department was addressing the condition, and police put traffic cones in and around the hole to alert motorists.
On Feb. 16, a caller reported a woman “walking on Heathcote Road with her eyes closed.” Police went to the area and did not see a woman matching that description.
Patrol notified the highway department about a pothole at Weaver Street and Crossway Feb. 16.
A caller reported her car had been stolen from the Bronx and was showing a location indication of being near Popham and Tisdale roads Feb. 17. Police went to the area and did not see the car. Later, police were notified that the caller’s friend found her car.
On Feb. 18, police alerted the water department to a water pipe with s missing cap on Tunstall and Madison roads.
On Feb. 18, police asked driver of parked cars on Montrose Road to move their vehicles for snow plow access.
Police called a tow for a car with a dead battery at Secor and Ramsey roads Feb. 19.
A limousine became disabled at Mamaroneck and Colonial roads due to a lack of transmission fluid Feb. 20. Police helped the driver get fluid for his vehicle to get back on the road.
A caller reported about 10-15 kids out riding bikes and “blocking traffic” at Weaver Street and Bypass Feb. 20. The kids were not there when police arrived to check it out.
Police called a tow for a driver with a flat tire on East Parkway Feb. 20.
Animals
A caller reported an unaccompanied dog on Brewster Road Feb. 15. It was gone when police arrived.
A coyote was observed in a Harvest Road yard Feb. 17. It fled when police arrived.
A dead cat was reported on Post Road Feb. 17. Police removed it from the roadway for sanitation pickup.
A Montgomery Road resident reported her dog had been bitten by another dog while out for a walk earlier that day. The resident and her dog were walking on Boulevard when a dog allegedly ran down a Boulevard driveway and attacked her dog in the roadway. The resident said she was unable to separate the two dogs until the offending dog’s owner called back his dog. Two bite marks were observed on the resident’s dog – on its back and side. The resident took her dog to the vet for treatment. Police called the owner of the offending dog, and he said he opened his garage door to put his snowplow away, and the dog ran past him into the street. He said his dog was up to date on vaccinations, and he would supply records from his dog’s vet.
On Feb. 20, a Brown Road resident reported her neighbor allows her dog to “go outside and bark every day at 7 a.m.” When police went to investigate at 7:30 a.m., the alleged dog was outside. It was not observed to be barking. Nevertheless, police advised the neighbor of the complaint and suggested she bring the dog inside if it started barking.
Village code
Following an early morning delivery to 7-Eleven on Scarsdale Avenue, police spoke with the store manager and reminded him to schedule deliveries during times permitted as per Village code, because noise was bothersome to neighbors.
A person was using a snow blower in a Fox Meadow Road driveway at 4:20 a.m., Feb. 19. Police issued a Village code violation summons.
Firefighters
A Barry Road resident reported putting out an electrical fire behind his TV shortly before 5 a.m., Feb. 17. Firefighters went to the house to make sure everything was safe. Upon arrival, firefighters found no active fire. They checked an upstairs bedroom and found an old power strip that shorted out. The power strip was not overloaded. The homeowner told firefighters she had seen sparks and smoke from the behind the dresser, under the TV. The homeowner then shut power to the power strip. Firefighters checked the electrical panel and found no tripped breakers. They advised the homeowner to have an electrician check the outlet. The homeowner also reported a power issue with the TV. Firefighters advised the homeowner to have the TV looked at.
On Feb. 19, contractors working in a Fairview Road house capped an unused gas pipe and residual gas in the pipe causes a gas alarm to sound. Firefighters checked out the alarm and confirmed there was no leak.
On Feb. 19, burnt food in the kitchen of Moscato restaurant, on Scarsdale Avenue, caused an alarm to sound. Firefighters advised the manager to ventilate the kitchen and reset the alarm system.
On Feb. 21, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of gas leak on Heathcote Road.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Feb. 15-21 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Man Threatened Into Wiring $2,000 To What’s App Scammer
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
- Hits: 2110
Scam: On Feb. 25, a Sprague Road man reported being the victim of a What’s App scam in which he was contacted by an unknown person who demanded that he wire $2,000 to the person’s account. The man felt threatened since the person knew the man’s name and address, as well as his family members’ names. The unknown person also threatened to harm the man and his family if the man did not comply. Later the man realized all the information revealed by the unknown person was publically available information; so he contacted his bank to attempt to retrieve the funds. He needed a police report to proceed with the bank, he said.
Stolen
On Feb. 23, a Seneca Road man reported jewelry had been stolen from his house in the past. He requested a report for insurance purposes. Pieces included a $15,000 tennis bracelet and beads valued at $35,000.
Identity theft
On Feb. 23, a Brewster Road caller reported that a fraudulent Citibank MasterCard had been opened in his wife’s name. There was no activity on the card, and the account was cancelled.
On Feb. 24, a Murray Hill Road man reported that someone fraudulently opened a car insurance policy in his name in December 2020.
Fraudulent unemployment claims
Eleven reports of fraudulent unemployment claims were reported by Village residents this week.
Disputes
A Post Road woman reported that she frequently gets into arguments with her roommate Feb. 24. She said she did not get into an argument with the roommate so far that day, but she wanted to check in with police. Police advised her to stay away from her roommate and avoid contact to reduce the chances of an argument. The woman said she would do that and declined assistance from police.
A supervisor at a Chase Road establishment requested assistance escorting an employee from the premises at the end of the business day on Feb. 27, due to the fact that she had been having “an ongoing issue” with the employee that day. A voicemail was left for the postal inspector regarding the matter.
Neighbors
A Post Road resident reported that a neighbor was shining a light in her bedroom Feb. 22. Police went to the house and observed a neighbor’s motion light positioned at the corner of the neighbor’s house. It could not be determined if the light had intentionally been angled to shine into the resident’s bedroom – or just positioned to illuminate the neighbor’s property for safety reasons. The woman was advised to follow up with the building department.
A Walworth Avenue resident alleged her neighbor repeatedly places recycling items curbside prior to sanitation pickup days, and it causes a disturbance, Feb. 23. Police went to the scene and saw cardboard placed curbside at the end of the neighbor’s driveway. The sanitation schedule showed a bulk pickup scheduled in less than 48 hours later. Police contacted the neighbor, who requested he be able to leave the items curbside due to accumulated snow. He said he would not place items curbside before the allotted pickup times, going forward.
Unwanted calls
A Sprague Road caller reported received numerous “unwanted calls” from various numbers “despite blocking the numbers” Feb. 25.
Concern
A Depot Place business owner called police because she was concerned about a crying woman who entered her store and accidentally left her backpack behind Feb. 25. Police went to the store and examined the backpack. It contained clothing and toiletries. They found the woman, who was still crying. She said she was upset over the recent loss of a family member. She called a car service to continue on her trip and declined further help from police.
A caller reported a suspicious man stopped by the Fox Meadow School playground, “stood there for an excessive amount of time and then stumbled off” Feb. 27. He was described an elderly white man, with a long gray ponytail, a blue and gray flannel shirt and multiple color neck gators. He was gone when police arrived, but patrol made a note to increase playground tours as a precaution.
Cars and roadways
Police tried to help a driver jump start her car after the battery died at the sanitation department on Secor Road Feb. 22. The attempt was not successful; so the driver called for a tow.
A man idling in a white truck on Walworth Avenue was determined to be a Con Edison contractor on a job in the area Feb. 22.
An impounded car was released to its owner Feb. 22.
A car was stuck in snow at Secor Road and Palmer Avenue Feb. 22. Police arrived on scene, but the driver had already received assistance from his mother and was leaving the scene.
A driver hit an SOS button in his car after sustaining a flat tire on Ogden Road Feb. 23.
Police helped a driver move a disabled car into a safe location off Mamaroneck Road to wait for a tow Feb. 24.
Police notified Verizon about unrelated low-hanging wires on Weaver Street Feb. 24 and Overhill Road Feb. 25.
On Feb. 24, police closed Franklin Road so the water department could repair a broken water main.
A large pothole reportedly caused a car to sustain a flat tire at Crossway and Weaver Street, as per the highway department, Feb. 24.
Police informed the highway department that a crosswalk sign needed repair at Chase Road and Boniface Circle Feb. 24.
Police replaced a loose water main cover at Brite Avenue and Butler Road Feb. 25.
Police contacted Con Edison about loose equipment left at Overhill Road work site Feb. 25. A Con Ed employee was dispatched to correct the matter.
Police asked a worker to move his car to another location, as a courtesy, after a Shawnee Road resident complained about the worker’s green SUV being parked in front of his house Feb. 26.
A driver accidentally backed into a parked car on Spruce Road Feb. 27. Police helped the driver notify the owner of the vehicle.
Police assisted at a car accident that occurred in the jurisdiction of New Rochelle on Weaver Street Feb. 28. The accident involved “a passenger lying across the backrest of one of the cars with injuries to his face.”
Dog bite
A man reported being bitten by a dog at the Scarsdale High School track Feb. 27. Police contacted the dog owner to request vaccine records.
Animals
On Feb. 22, a resident reported seeing a coyote in her Ridgedale Road yard. It was gone when police arrived.
A coyote was sighted at Butler Road and Brite Avenue Feb. 25. It was gone when police arrived.
A coyote was also sighted at Oak Lane and Highland Way Feb. 26. It was gone when police arrived.
A caller reported a barking dog on Brown Road Feb. 28. Police went to the area and did not hear or see a dog.
A loose Husky was reported at Deerfield Lane and Mamaroneck Road Feb. 28. The owner arrived on scene and retrieved his dog.
Police removed a dead animal from Secor Road and Palmer Avenue Feb. 28.
Firefighters
On Feb. 23, a broken water pipe in a Putnam Road house caused water intrusion into a carbon monoxide detector. As a result, a false alarm occurred. Firefighters shut water valves in a second-floor laundry room to isolate the broken pipe, and they also shut power to a circuit breaker for first-floor light fixtures that were also affected by the water intrusion. They advised the resident to contact service providers for necessary repairs.
On Feb. 27, an outdoor natural gas odor alerted firefighters to a gas leak on Brite Avenue. Firefighters notified Con Edison and stood by.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on Weaver Street, while New Rochelle police department handled the accident report, Feb. 28.
This report covering public safety departments’ activity from Feb. 22-28 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Drunk Driver Arrested After Caller Observes Erratic Driving
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Arrest: Following a report of an erratic Subaru driver on Heathcote Road at 7:15 p.m., Feb. 9, police intercepted the car at Whig and Berwick roads, noticed the front end was banged up and determined the driver was driving while intoxicated. Upon talking with the driver – Renzo Mendoza, 40, of Larchmont – police noticed an unopened container of an alcoholic beverage was visible inside an open bag on the passenger seat floor. When asked to perform field sobriety tests, Mendoza failed all the tests. Mendoza refused to take a breath test; however he later submitted to a Datamaster test at headquarters. Mendoza was arrested and taken to headquarters on the following charges – operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated (with a prior conviction), aggravated driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of .18 or more (with a prior conviction), operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver, operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, refusal to take a breath test and operation of a motor vehicle while circumventing an ignition interlock device. Following his arrest, Mendoza was released on his own recognizance with an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court, returnable on Feb. 24.
Car break-ins
On Feb. 13, a Montrose Road resident reported his unlocked car in his driveway was entered overnight, and items – including loose change and his garage door opener – were taken.
Identity theft
On Feb. 10, a Sheldrake Road woman reported receiving a credit card from Metabank that she did not order. The account was identified as fraudulent and closed.
On Feb. 12, an Old Lyme Road resident reported unauthorized charges were discovered on his credit card account.
On Feb. 12, a Black Hawk Road resident reported an incident of identity theft and check fraud. A check that the resident wrote as a gift to her mail carrier was stolen from her mailbox at the end of December and altered by an unknown person. The altered check was written for $6,500 and made payable to an unknown person.
On Feb. 12, a Brite Avenue resident reported fraudulent checks were issued against his account. An unknown person attempted to cash the checks but the checks were flagged as suspicious.
On Feb. 14, a Haverford Road man reported an unknown person opened a fraudulent credit card in his name, without his permission, and used the card at multiple locations throughout Westchester County. The balance on the card was approximately $43,000, accumulated from Jan. 13-29.
Scam
On Feb. 12, a Mamaroneck Road resident reported being scammed out of $500 dollars by an unknown person who contacted her through her realtor, alleging that her Con Edison account was overdue, and her electricity would be turned off if she did not remit payment, To satisfy the alleged electrical service problem, the resident sent $500 to the unknown person by Zelle. In addition to being tricked into a financial loss, the resident was also tricked into providing personal information, she said.
Disputes
On Feb. 12, a Greenacres woman called police and said she felt unsafe in her house because of a “big fight” she just had with her family. Police arrived on scene and spoke with the woman’s mother, who said an argument over a food order had just occurred. The woman/daughter had already left the house to go for a walk to de-escalate the situation. Police spoke with all parties and advised them to stay in different areas of the house for the night. They agreed the argument was probably the result of rising stress levels due to the pandemic.
On Feb. 13, a driver for Uber called police because a female passenger was upset about the cost of the ride and was refusing to get out of the driver’s car at Spencer Place. Police arrived on scene and the woman said she was upset because her ride was going to cost $5 more than she anticipated because the destination address was in the South Bronx. Police explained that there were other transportation options if the woman did not want to use Uber services. Police offered to call a taxi for the woman. She declined and elected to take a Metro North train. The Uber driver then cancelled the fare.
Unemployment
On Feb. 8, a Continental Road man reported someone opened a fraudulent unemployment claim in his name.
On Feb. 8, a Sheldrake Road man reported someone opened a fraudulent unemployment claim in his name.
On Feb. 8, an Aspen Road man reported someone opened a fraudulent unemployment claim in his name.
On Feb. 8, a Sheldrake Road man reported someone opened a fraudulent unemployment claim in his name, and he even received a benefits card that he neither wanted nor requested.
On Feb. 9, a Meadow Road woman reported someone opened a fraudulent unemployment claim in her name.
On Feb. 9, a Mamaroneck Road woman reported someone opened a fraudulent unemployment claim in her name.
On Feb. 11, a Magnolia Road man reported someone opened a fraudulent unemployment claim in his name.
On Feb. 13, a Lebanon Road man reported someone opened a fraudulent unemployment claim in his name.
Harassment
On Feb. 8, a Quaker Ridge woman reported receiving an email from a former employee on Feb. 6, the one-year-anniversary date of the employee’s termination. She was concerned because of the timing of the email and other emails and text messages that she said she has since deleted. The email did not contain any specific threats.
911 call
A Post Road resident called 911, stating she believed her life was in danger. Upon arrival, the resident told police there was no emergency; the resident just had a question about a report. Police advised her to call the non-emergency police number the next time she has a question.
Generator
On Feb. 11, an Old Lyme Road homeowner reported someone was trying to “break into his generator.” Upon arrival, patrol spoke to the homeowner and learned that an unknown person arrived on scene and went into the backyard near his generator without making contact with him first. The homeowner said he did not schedule an appointment to have his generator serviced. The unknown person was identified as a service technician. He told police that his supervisor was unable to contact the homeowner because no phone number was on file for the homeowner. The technician confirmed he did not make contact with the homeowner before entering the backyard. Patrol advised the technician to make contact with clients upon arrival in the future, to avoid similar incidents of confusion or concern. The homeowner did not want the technician to complete his work and asked him to leave the property.
Assistance
A person walked into headquarters to inquire if there were any outstanding arrest warrants in his name Feb. 10. Police checked their data systems and did not discover any warrants in the person’s name.
A Cushman Road homeowner called police because a Con Edison technician wanted to access her house to measure her gas meter Feb. 10, and the homeowner wanted to check the technician’s credentials. Police checked out the technician’s credentials; however, the homeowner did not want the technician in her house unattended. Police advised the technician to reschedule.
Police responded to a Scarsdale Avenue business and spoke with the owner about parking permit options for the owner and her staff Feb. 11.
On Feb. 12, a sanitation supervisor reported people were dropping of items at the dump although it was closed for a holiday Feb. 12. Police went to the scene and noted the dump was closed off by chains and cones, but no signs were posted announcing the closure. Police advised the supervisor to put up signs to avoid confusion.
Suspicious
At 4:45 a.m., a caller dialed White Plains police department and reported seeing three or four men “pulling on car door handles” on Hazelton Drive. Both Scarsdale police and White Plains police searched the area, but they did not find the men or evidence of criminal activity.
Safety
Police warned kids riding bikes near the pond on Olmsted Road to stay off the ice Feb. 12.
Light
On Feb. 12, a Post Road resident asked to speak with police about an ongoing issue with her neighbor. The resident said the neighbor installed an outdoor light that shines directly into bedroom windows in the resident’s house. Police looked at the light and observed this statement to be true. Furthermore, it did not appear that the light was motion-activated, and it seemed that the light turned off and on at random intervals. Police attempted to speak with neighbor about the light, but the neighbor was not available. There were no violations of Village code, but the light was legitimately bothersome to the resident. Police referred the matter to the building department.
Accidents
A sanitation vehicle was involved in an accident at Heathcote and Kelwynne roads, when it was rear-ended by a 2021 Volkswagen turning left from Heathcote Road onto Kelwynne Road Feb. 10.
A fire department vehicle was involved in an accident on Kensington Road Feb. 10. According to the accident report, the vehicle sideswiped a parked 2007 Toyota.
Cars and roadways
On Feb. 8, a caller reported seeing a car stuck in a snow bank at Drake Road and Forest Lane. Dispatch notified New Rochelle police, as part of that roadway area falls within the jurisdiction of New Rochelle. Upon arrival, police observed that a 2008 Ford Focus had driven off the roadway and struck a tree. The driver did not report any injuries. The driver further stated he lost control of his car prior to the accident. Since the accident occurred within the jurisdiction of New Rochelle, NRPD handled the accident.
A Varian Road man reported a sinkhole in front of his house Feb. 10. Upon arrival, patrol noticed water department personnel on scene addressing a water main leak in the roadway. Water department personnel had the situation under control.
On Feb. 10, police were out with a driver who was not feeling well enough to continue driving at Crane and Woodland roads. Police stood by until the driver’s parents arrived on scene to take the driver home.
A caller reported that a broken-down school bus was towed from Mamaroneck Road Feb. 11.
Police removed a cardboard box from Post and Crane roads Feb. 11.
On Feb. 11, police helped a driver push a disabled van onto the side of Post and Gorham roads, while the driver waited for the van’s owner to bring a replacement battery.
An idling car on Park Road was occupied by a man waiting to pick up his daughter from a friend’s house Feb. 12.
On Feb. 13, police placed a traffic cone over an exposed pipe in the roadway near the intersection of Fenimore and Tompkins roads.
Patrol helped a driver change a flat tire on Evon Court Feb. 13.
Civil matter
On Feb. 8, a Brookby Road resident reported that a delivery driver placed a palette in his driveway in a manner than prevented the resident from leaving his driveway. The resident claimed that the delivery company refused to bring the delivery into his house or drop it off further up his driveway. However, after police intervention, the resident agreed to remove snow from his driveway, and the delivery person was able to bring the palette closer to the garage so that it would no longer block access in and out of the driveway.
On Feb. 10, a Post Road woman reported a civil matter involving a housemate. The woman said she heard her housemate standing outside her apartment door, “making strange noises” the day before. She claimed that when she opened her door, her housemate retreated into the hall bathroom and closed the door. She just wanted police to document the incident because she is having an ongoing incident with the housemate.
On Feb. 11, a Wildwood Road homeowner reported a dispute with a contractor. The homeowner alleged that the contractor had been verbally aggressive. Police communicated with the contractor and passed along the homeowner’s wishes that the contractor terminate his work at the property and cease communication with the homeowner.
Animals
On Feb. 8, a coyote was sighted near Myrtledale and Bansom roads. It was gone by the time patrol arrived. Later, police received a call about another coyote sighting – on Ferncliff Road.
On Feb. 9, a coyote was sighted at Franklin and Stratton roads. It was gone by the time police arrived.
Patrol responded to Cooper Road on the report of an injured deer in a backyard Feb. 10. Upon arrival, patrol observed the deer walking away from the scene without incident.
On Feb. 14, a Morris Lane resident reported an injured raccoon on her back porch. The raccoon was gone by the time police arrived. Police provided the resident with a list of local trappers.
Lost and found
On Feb. 11, a passerby found three credit cards on Scarsdale Avenue and gave them to police for safekeeping. Police attempted to contact the potential owner of the cards and was able to leave a message for him at his place of work.
On Feb. 11, a person who found a wallet in the Village brought it to headquarters. Police vouchered the wallet for safekeeping.
Firefighters
On Feb. 14, firefighters checked an Archer Lane house because of a reported odor in the house. Upon checking the house, firefighters only found a defective heating unit. They suggested that the defective system could possibly be the cause of the odor.
On Feb. 14, a rusty exhaust pipe broke on a boiler in a Whig Road house. Firefighters advised the house sitter to have the homeowner call for service.
A boiler flooded a Boulevard house after a relief valve failed Feb. 14. Firefighters shut down the boiler and advised the homeowner to call for service.
On Feb. 15, an exhaust vent pipe for a HVAC unit was broken at a Spencer Place restaurant, causing carbon monoxide to accumulate inside the space. Firefighters shut down the unit, ventilated the space and advised the restaurant manager to have the HVAC system serviced.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Feb. 8-15 has been compiled from official information.
