Two Deer Hit, Brush Fires Burn in Dry Leaves and Homeless Woman Found Indisposed in Station Overpass
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
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Brush Fires: Dry weather and winds are causing brush fires around the metropolitan area, and Scarsdale is not immune. See below for reports of several leaf fires around the Village. At the meeting of the Scarsdale Village Board on November 12, Village Manager Alex Marshall asked resident to refrain from using fire pits in these dry conditions. She said, “Do what you can to prevent brushfires. She also announced the lighting of the Scarsdale Christmas Tree at “Light the Dale” on the evening of Friday December 6 in Boniface Circle. She said, “The only lighting the Dale we want to do is of the tree in the Village.”
On Nov. 6, a Boulevard resident was burning leaves improperly. There was no method to contain the fire and no sources of water or extinguishers nearby – as required for an open burn. Firefighters extinguished the fire and advised about safety.
A small brush fire of leaves and dry brush was burning on a Heathcote School footpath on Lincoln Rd Nov. 8. Firefighters promptly extinguished it and overhauled the area. No cause could be determined.
On Nov. 9, a brush fire was burning in a leaf pile at the curb and extending to a residential woodland garden. Firefighters extinguished it and overhauled the area. No cause could be determined.
On Nov. 9, a Franklin Rd. resident was burning leaves in a grill. Firefighters extinguished the fire because it was no safe and did not comply with NYS regulations.
Arrested
Following a car accident at Morris Ln. and Heathcote Rd. Nov. 10, in which a car struck a curb, police arrested a 70-year-old Florida woman who was suspected to be driving while intoxicated. She was charged with driving while intoxicated (first offense), operation of a motor vehicle with at least .08 of one percent of alcohol in the blood stream, and driving with an open container of alcohol. She was released on her own recognizance and appeared in Village Court that day.
Stolen
A Garth Rd. storeowner reported an employee was observed stealing rolls of toilet paper from the store Nov. 7. He wanted to document the incident but not press charges. He said he was going to fire the employee.
Identity theft and scams
On Nov. 4, a Fox Meadow Rd. man reported that someone used his social security number to fraudulently apply for a loan.
A Garden Rd. man received a call that his son was in trouble and he needed to send money for his son’s safety Nov. 8. He called his son, who was fine, and realized the call had been a scam.
Disputes
Police were called to a Mamaroneck Rd. house because the resident no longer wanted a contracted health aide in her house and the aide was allegedly refusing to leave Nov. 6. No incident had occurred that prompted the resident to dismiss the aide. Police spoke to the aide’s employer who said a new aide would be dispatched to the residence, so the other aide could leave.
On Nov. 9, a passenger called police to report a dispute with an Uber driver. Patrol responded to Post and Edgewood roads and spoke with passengers who stated that while on their way home their Uber driver started driving erratically. They requested that he stop and let them out. After they got out, the Uber driver started yelling at them and then left in an unknown direction.
Suspicious
A caller reported that a crawl space door of a Barry Rd. house for sale was removed Nov. 4. Police checked the crawl space and did not find any signs of criminal activity.
Workers at 7-Eleven reported a woman seemed to be falling asleep inside the store and was taking a very long time to collect items to be purchased at 2:15 a.m., Nov. 6. Police arrived and observed the woman. She declined assistance, made her purchases and left the store.
Dangerous
Youths were reportedly climbing onto the roof of a building near Wilmot Rd. Nov. 9. Security cameras captured the incident. Police went to the scene and did not see any kids on the roof. No damage was reported. Police advised the building manager to make modifications to the building to prevent access to the roof.
Homeless
A homeless woman was reportedly changing clothes inside the crosswalk bridge at the Scarsdale train station Nov. 5. Police went to the scene and found the woman, who was wearing minimal clothing. Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps was called to evaluate the woman’s condition, and the scene was turned over to MTA police.
On Nov. 7, a woman was wandering around the parking lot at Village Hall. She appeared to be in a state of confusion, stating that she was trying to get to her friend’s house. Patrol requested SVAC for an evaluation, which the woman refused. Patrol provided a courtesy ride to the woman's last known address.
Help
A Gaylor Rd. resident reported hearing loud singing outside their house Nov. 7. Police heard nothing. The person was deemed to be experiencing auditory hallucinations and was advised to contact their doctor the next day.
At 2 a.m., Nov. 10, worried Rural Dr. parents called police because they could not get in contact with their 15-year-old son, with whom they had last had contact at 11 p.m., Nov. 9. It was soon determined that the son was in good condition and had fallen asleep at a friend’s house.
Cars and roadways
On Nov. 4, following a car accident at Post and Popham roads, one driver requested police assistance because the other driver, a woman, could not speak English very well. At that time, it was determined that the woman driver, from Mt. Vernon, was unlicensed and uninsured. Police issued appropriate summonses.
On Nov. 5, numerous leaf piles on Oak Lane were disrupting traffic flow. Police notified the highway department.
Police notified utility providers about a drooping wire on Brookline Rd. Nov. 6.
On Nov. 8, a caller reported a road rage incident on Post Rd. He said the other driver, also a man, was standing outside in front of her vehicle. Upon arrival, police observed two cars stopped in the right lane with their hazard lights on. One driver was standing outside his vehicle leaning against his trunk. He stated the operator of the second car had honked at him earlier when he had changed lanes. He stated he may have “accidentally cut him off” due to a visible neck mobility restriction. He stated he had stopped because he observed the occupants of the other vehicle filming him and told him they were calling the police, to which he stated he would rather remain on scene and explain the situation. The operator of the other car stated the man had approached his vehicle aggressively. All parties were cooperative with patrol; no violations were observed, and no damage was reported or observed.
Animals
A driver hit a deer on Heathcote Rd. and watched it walk away from the accident Nov. 4. Police found fur on the driver’s bumper, but 
did not find the deer.
On Nov. 5, a caller reported an injured goose on Tisdale Rd. Patrol observed the goose. It appeared that a stick was somehow attached to the goose’s foot. When patrol got close to the goose it flew away and did not appear to be injured.
A Westchester County fire truck struck a deer on Weaver St. and Griffen Ave. Nov. 7 around 4:30 p.m.
Village code
On Nov. 4, police removed illegally posted signs from Mamaroneck Rd. and Crossway.
On Nov. 5, police removed illegally posted signs from Huntington Ave.
Police dispersed kids, who were playing basketball, from a Boulevard basketball court after dark Nov. 6.
Leaves in a huge pile were blocking Chesterfield Rd. Nov. 8. Police notified the homeowner, who agreed to move the leaves.
Lost and found
A passerby found a woman’s bag and wallet on Post Road Nov. 7. Police returned the items to their owner.
On Nov. 8, a caller reported losing an iPhone near the intersection of East Parkway and Spencer Place.
Car keys found on Rock Creek Lane were given to police Nov. 9.
Firefighters
On Nov. 4, firefighters helped an elderly Brewster Rd. couple install a smoke detector.
On Nov. 5, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a leaking gas-fired fire pit. The unit was red-tagged by Con Edison.
Firefighters removed a smoking, unattended pot, from a Lincoln Rd. house Nov. 5. They opened windows to ventilate because of collected smoke.
Firefighters helped SVAC with a lift assist in a Black Birch Lane house Nov. 6.
On Nov. 6, firefighters helped a Dunham Rd. resident with a faulty range. All gas was off, and no leaks were detected. Service was recommended to fix a broken igniter.
Firefighters assisted with a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway Nov. 8.
On Nov. 9, a Bradford Rd. resident accidentally got locked out of his house. Firefighters and police checked the man’s ID, and enabled him to gain entry to the house.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Nov. 4 - 10 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Mamaroneck Road Burglar, Interrupted, Flees House At 3 a.m. and a Nanny is Evicted
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Around noon on Halloween, a large tree fell on Crane Road between Chase and Woodlawn Roads. Photo Credit Bruce WellsBurglary: At 3 a.m., November 3, a Mamaroneck Road caller reported that an unknown party entered their residence through a first floor bathroom window. When interrupted, the burglar fled the residence.
Arrested
On Oct. 31, police arrested a 61-year-old New Rochelle driver of a car involved in a car accident on Mamaroneck Road and Griffen Avenue. He was charged with driving while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of more than .08 of 1 one percent.
Stolen
On Oct. 29, a Penn Boulevard resident reported his electric scooter was stolen from the bike rack on East Parkway.
On Nov. 2, a resident reported his bicycle was stolen from the bike rack on East Parkway.
Scam
On Nov. 1, a Post Road resident reported harassing text in which a caller asked for money for wasting an escort’s time from an escort service. Police advised the texts were a scam to attempt to receive money.
Mischief
On Nov. 1, a Church Lane man reported youths ringing doorbells and running away. Police on scene spoke to the youths and advised them on the dangers of such activity.
Upset customer
On Nov. 3, around 1 a.m., a Scarsdale Avenue worker reported a customer was yelling at him and refusing to leave. Patrol units responded and made contact with the worker at the establishment. The employee stated he put up an "on break sign" on the front door while he was using the restroom. When the employee went to remove the sign after his break, he observed an individual at the front door banging the door and yelling at him. When the employee told the individual he was going to call the cops, the individual spit on the counter and fled the store in an unknown direction. The individual was described as a black male wearing a white hoodie and carrying a skateboard. The employee wished only to document the incident and requested no further assistance.
Help
An elderly man fell on the Bronx River bike path and started bleeding Oct. 28. Patrol called County police and EMS services.
Police helped a Cohawney Road resident dispose of a gas can containing liquid inside it Oct. 28.
After midnight, Nov. 3, police encountered a woman sitting in a car on East Parkway. She said she was sitting in her boyfriend's car talking with her boyfriend when he suddenly left his vehicle due to building frustration. She stated her boyfriend suffers from PTSD, which triggers his frustration at random times. In order to cool off, he tends to go for walks. The woman stated she did not know where her boyfriend was, but she would like assistance with a ride home. Police contacted a taxi and set up a ride back home for her.
An Aspen Rd. resident fell asleep on a moped at a traffic intersection at 1:45 a.m., Nov. 3.
On Nov. 3, a Black Hawk Road nanny reported she has been living at her employer’s house location for three months as a live-in nanny. She said while she was out for the evening yesterday, her employer severed ties and asked to mail her her belongings. She requested an escort to retrieve her items. Patrol assisted her with removing her belongings without incident.
Scarsdale's youngest residents enjoyed a Halloween parade in Scarsdale Village on October 31.
Suspicious
A caller reported a man in a white hooded sweatshirt and a mask standing in the woods between Quaker Ridge Golf Club and Griffin Avenue Oct. 28. Police spoke with the caddy master who said the man did not work for the club.
At 1 a.m., Oct. 29, a Rectory Lane girl though she heard someone dragging a trash can outside. She looked outside and thought she saw a figure at the end of her driveway. Police investigated and found neither a person outside the house nor any trashcans out of place.
Police advised a man who was walking down the middle of Weaver Street and Griffen Avenue that it was dangerous Oct. 29. He was told to walk on the sidewalk.
On Oct. 31, bank employees on East Parkway thought they saw a man inside their bank that matched the description of an individual accused of robbing an ATM.
Cars and roadways
On Oct. 29, police notified Con Edison about a fallen wire on Murray Hill Rd.
On Oct. 31, a tree fell at Crane and Chase roads. Police assisted with traffic control until Con Edison arrived.
A driver hit a deer on the Bronx River Parkway Oct. 30. Firefighters and police assisted on scene.
A driver hit a deer on Post Rd. Nov. 1. Firefighters and police assisted on scene.
Three car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Animals
Police removed an injured squirrel from Franklin Road Nov. 3.
Police shot an injured raccoon on Morris Lane Nov. 3.
Village code
On Oct. 31, police advised a Bell Rd. resident to reduce the volume of noise coming from a party on his property.
Police dispersed noisy kids from a party on Harvest Dr. Nov. 2.
Police removed illegally posted signs from Crane Rd. and Sycamore Rd. and discarded them Nov. 2.
On Nov. 2, police advised Crane Rd. and Heathcote Rd. residents to reduce the volume of noise coming from parties on their property.
Police dispersed large groups of noisy kids from a Scarsdale Ave. store and from Chase Rd. Nov. 2.
Lost and found
On Oct. 28, a passerby found a White Plains hospital ID card. The hospital asked police to destroy the card since it had already been replaced.
Police returned a found cell phone to its owner on Brite Avenue Nov. 1.
A passerby brought a found wallet to headquarters Nov. 2.
A Catherine Rd. resident reported losing a license plate in the Village Nov. 2.
Firefighters
On Oct. 28, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a Brewster Rd. gas leak.
Firefighters assisted at Mamaroneck Rd. car accident Oct. 31.
On Nov. 2, firefighters extinguished a small brush fire on Heathcote School grounds.
Firefighters assisted at Post Rd. car accident Nov. 3.
Two women got stuck in an elevator on Depot Place Nov. 3. Firefighters opened the elevator to release them unharmed.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 28 – Nov. 3 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Whig and Cooper Road Houses Burglarized, Feuding Neighbors and Dogs Hit By Cars
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Arrested: On Oct. 16, while conducting patrol in the vicinity of Popham Rd. and Scarsdale Ave., the driver of a black Lexus four-door sedan, who was described as a 52-year-old black man from the Bronx, was observed utilizing his mobile phone while driving. Patrol initiated a car stop and subsequently took the driver into custody due to additional findings. The driver was charged with operation of a motor vehicle while using a portable electronic device, operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver, and second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. He was released on his own recognizance and issued a future date.
Burglary
A burglar alarm sounded at a Whig Rd. house Oct. 18. The homeowner was away and called police. Policed found a broken basement window at the scene.
Multiple tools and equipment were stolen from a Cooper Rd. construction site Oct. 19. The door was found ajar.
Stolen rental car
On Oct. 15, Scarsdale Ave. rental car agency manager reported that one of his cars has not been returned since June 2024. It had been rented by a 39-year-old Nelson Rd. man.
Mailbox
A sticky substance, commonly used in “mailbox fishing” scams and check washing, was found on the mail slot of the mailbox at Brewster Rd. and Huntington Ave Oct. 15. Policed notified the postal inspector.
Help
Police advised a Carthage Rd. resident to call a plumber regarding water backing up in the resident’s house through the shower and toilet Oct. 14.
Girls waiting for parents to pick them up on Wilmot Rd. flagged down police and asked for help because their cellphones were dead Oct. 17. Police called their parents and stood by until the girls were safely picked up.
Trespassing
Policed advised a disruptive person that he was not welcome at the library because he was disrupting other patrons Oct. 16.
A man loitering by tennis courts and a parking lot on Post Rd. was asked to leave Oct. 17.
A man acting “abnormal” was reported on Chase Rd. Oct. 17. He was gone when police arrived.
Civil matter
A Brewster Rd. woman reported a dispute with her neighbor over a shared driveway Oct. 17. She stated when they were having the dispute, she was standing in the driveway. She said that her neighbor tried to back out of the driveway when she was still standing there and alleged he tried to harm her. Patrol was shown a video of the incident that showed the neighbor attempting to back out of the driveway and honking the horn to alert the woman that he was backing out. The neighbor stopped his car and waited for the woman to move. The disagreement over the driveway is currently under litigation.
Pedestrian Hit
A 40-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a turning car at Post and Mamaroneck roads Oct. 18. She was not in the marked crosswalk. She complained of left hip and arm pain. She was taken to the hospital. The driver said she was affected by sun glare.
Cars and roadways
On Oct. 14, a tree fell on a Rectory Lane car.
On Oct. 15, a Roosevelt Place resident complained that a teacher’s car was blocking his driveway. School administration said they would ask the teacher to move the car.
Police contacted a tow for driver whose car broke down on Post Rd. Oct. 15.
A black Chevy Tahoe pulled into a Griffen Ave. driveway and people inside the car took several flash photos of the house before leaving Oct. 16.
A disabled car was towed from Post Rd. Oct. 17.
A 2010 Mercedes-Benz with heavy front-end damage was found abandoned at Broadmoor Rd. and Griffen Ave. Oct. 18.
Patrol cleaned up plant debris in the roadway on Kingston Rd. Oct. 18. The homeowner, who was responsible, was issued a summons.
A car was parked and accidentally left running on Palmer Ave. Oct. 19. Police contacted the owner, and it was turned off.
Five car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Lost and found
On Oct. 14, a Christie Place resident reported losing his wallet in the Village.
Animals
On Oct. 14, a neighbor complained about a barking dog on Coralyn Rd. Police spoke with the owner who said the dog let itself out through the dog door. The owner apologized.
A caller reported a car struck two dogs on Crane Rd. Oct. 16.
Another car struck one dog on Brewster Rd. Oct. 16.
Village code
A Woodland Place resident was doing demolition work in violation of Village code Oct. 15. He had a permit but needed to get one that covered the kind of work in question.
On Oct. 15, an illegally posted sign was removed from Lee Rd.
Landscapers were advised of allowable hours for noisy work on Donellan Rd. Oct. 16.
A neighbor complained about loud kids playing outside on Stonehouse Rd. Oct. 19. Police went to the house, and the kids went inside.
Police helped a Sage Terrace resident move a sign to comply with Village code Oct. 20.
Police helped a Brewster Rd. resident move a sign to comply with Village code Oct. 20.
Firefighters
Firefighters advised the water department about a reported water leak on Ridgedale Rd. Oct. 14.
Firefighters shut gas to a Black Birch Lane stove with a gas leak Oct. 14. They advised to call a plumber.
On Oct. 14, a Drake Rd. resident reported a burning odor from an outlet. Firefighters found an outlet in the living room near the front door was melted due to an electric heater being operated. Firefighters shut power at the breaker and locked out the breaker. Firefighters opened up the outlet to inspect for extension,
On Oct. 15, firefighters helped a locked-out Herkimer Rd. resident get back in their house.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Rock Creek Lane Nov. 15.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway Oct. 15.
An odor in a Brayton Rd. house was determined to be from a dead mouse Oct. 15.
Firefighters assisted on Edison check for a gas leak inside a Leatherstocking Lane house Oct. 17.
A Heathcote Rd. resident was advised to contact a sprinkler company for a leak Oct. 18.
Firefighters helped a Penn Blvd. resident change smoke detector batteries Oct. 18.
Firefighters assisted at car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway Oct. 18 and 19.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Post Rd. Oct. 18.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 14 - 20 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Burglaries Reported on Claremont and Gatehouse Roads
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Burglaries: On Oct. 23, a Claremont Road woman reported that she came home to find her door open. She discovered her house had been burglarized. At least five items were reported to have been stolen.
A burglar alarm sounded in a Gatehouse Road house Oct. 24. Police checked the house and were waiting for the homeowner to determine if any items were stolen.
Stolen
On Oct. 23, a person reported his wallet was stolen at a Scarsdale Ave. business.
Identity theft
On Oct. 21, a Black Birch Lane resident reported someone fraudulently opened a Verizon account in his name in 2022.
Scam
A Montrose Road resident reported someone sent her an email demanding money; otherwise the sender would allegedly publish photos of the resident online. Police advised the resident to block the sender. They advised it was a common scam.
Messages
On Oct. 27, a Fayette Road resident reported receiving unwanted messages through LinkedIn. She believes the messages were a case of mistaken identity.
Death
A 92-year-old Hillview Drive man died at home, of natural causes, Oct. 27.
Civil matters
On Oct. 24, a Lee Road resident and a contractor reported a civil incident.
On Oct. 25, a Sheldrake Road resident reported a dispute with contractors working at an adjacent property. The resident stated that the contractors were "threatening" him. Then he further stated, "They said they're going to take down my fence." Police then spoke with the contractors who advised of a longstanding civil dispute over property lines, variances and permits. The work being done was shown to be permitted work on the surveyed lane. The contractors showed various videos of the resident aggressively speaking to them on various dates, along with some writing the resident had written on the fence that had to then be taken down and replaced. Police advised it was a civil matter.
On Oct. 26, police were called to mediate a civil dispute over a shared driveway on Brewster Road.
A Brown Road couple spoke with police about a custody matter, which was being addressed by lawyers Oct. 27.
Cars and roadways
On Oct. 21, police notified Verizon about low-hanging wires on Post Road and Nelson Road.
Police cleared fallen branches from Saxon Woods Road Oct. 22 and Farley Rd. Oct. 27.
On Oct. 22, police helped a Ferncliff Road resident move her car so workers could complete road repairs.
On Oct. 24, police notified Verizon about low-hanging wires on Brookline Road
On Oct. 27, police notified Verizon about low-hanging wires on Weaver Street
Four car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Village code
On Oct. 21, policed removed illegally posted signs from the Village right of way on Stonehouse Road.
Police advised a Cornell St. resident to lower the volume of music after neighbors complained Oct. 26.
Police advised a Sage Terrace resident to lower the volume of music after neighbors complained Oct. 27.
A leaf pile was reported to be blocking a fire hydrant on Sycamore Road Oct. 27. A summons was issued.
Lost and found
On Oct. 21, a driver reported losing a trailer license plate in the Village.
Firefighters
On Oct. 21, firefighters assisted with a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
On Oct. 22, firefighters were called to a Franklin Road house, under renovation, to address a leaking Acetylene tank in an area where a detector activated creating false positive for CO. The tank was removed from the house, and ventilation was started.
Firefighters checked other gas-fired appliances and found no other sources for CO exposure. A dryer vent was loose at one connection, so firefighters shut gas and power to it. They advised the resident to make repairs to the vent pipe.
Firefighters turned off a generator that was left running at a Dickel Road house Oct. 24.
On Oct. 24, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a Crossway boiler gas leak.
On Oct. 26, firefighters assisted with a car accident on the Secor Road.
On Oct. 27, firefighters assisted with two car accidents on the Bronx River Parkway.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 21-27 has been compiled from official information.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 14 - 20 has been compiled from official information.
This police report is sponsored by Scarsdale Security who does more than just security. Contact them about remote video for your home or business. Call 914-722-2200 or visit their website.
Yonkers Man Arrested for Credit Card Grand Larceny, Kids Throwing Bottles at Party
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Photo Credit: Shelley GrafsteinArrested: On Oct. 9, following an investigation, police arrested a 55-year-old Yonkers man on charges of fourth-degree grand larceny. He is accused of stealing an 81-year-old Fenimore Rd. resident’s credit card information.
Stolen package
On Oct. 8, a Kent Rd. man reported a package was stolen from his residence. Patrol reviewed security footage that showed a silver sedan drive by the residence numerous times. An unknown male wearing a black sweater, black sweat pants, and a mask could be seen exiting the vehicle, walking around the property and leaving with the package. The vehicle was seen traveling north on Kent Rd.
Stolen money
A Lee Rd. resident reported money had been stolen from her bank account Oct. 9.
Identity theft
A Cooper Rd. man reported someone used his credit card information to purchase Apple products without his permission Oct. 7. He said he had received notification from Apple that there was an order in progress for two iPhones to be delivered to his residence during a specific time frame. Further inquiry with his credit card company revealed he had been fraudulently charged but was able to stop the payment, which cancelled the order. The listed party stated he is not at any financial loss as a result. The man believed an unknown party would have been present at his residence at the time of delivery to intercept the order.
On Oct. 9, a Lee Rd. woman reported someone used her personal identifying information for an incident of criminal impersonation that resulted in financial loss.
Scams
On Oct. 7, a Chateaux Circle resident reported he gave his credit card information out over the phone, which resulted in him getting scammed. Since then he has been reimbursed and suffered no financial loss at this time. He further went on to state he has opened up a new account with a new bank and has been getting scam like phone calls. Patrol advised him to go speak with the bank in person to establish the validity of these calls. Patrol also advised him to not pick up phone numbers he does not know as well as to never give out personal information over the phone.
A Hampton Rd. woman she received a scam email that included a picture of her house Oct. 7. Police advised the email was a scam and contained information easily obtained online.
On Oct. 10, a Church Lane resident showed police a phishing email he had received. It was attempting to lure the resident into sending money. Police advised it was a common scam.
Welfare check
A mother in Canada asked police to check the welfare of her four kids who were staying with her ex-husband in the village Oct. 12. They were in good condition.
Suspicious
On Oct. 7, a Griffen Ave. woman advised that a unknown party ran up to her mailbox and her neighbor’s mailbox, opened the mailboxes and then ran off. The unknown party did not steal anything from either mailbox. No other criminal activity was observed from the video. On Oct. 9, another Griffen Ave. resident reported a similar incident, describing the perpetrators as “younger kids.”
On Oct. 7, Mamaroneck Rd. principal reported unknown people were taking photos of themselves on school property. Patrol observed, on video surveillance, at approximately 9:30 a.m., one Asian male and one Asian female exit a Central Taxi Ford Crown Victoria in front of the administration building, at which time both parties photographed themselves and the listed location. The principal stated they were not expecting a new Asian student to attend the school. Patrol responded to Central Taxi. Upon arrival, patrol spoke to the Central Taxi dispatcher who stated both parties requested a taxi to take a tour of the village to reminisce about their time in Scarsdale. The listed dispatcher stated she did not have any pedigree information for both parties.
An Overlook Rd. woman reported two male youths, riding an electric scooter, entered her driveway and turned around Oct. 8. She advised shed did not want them to trespass on her property.
On Oct. 10, a Mamaroneck Rd. resident reported people were seen on his property. He believed they “jumped the fence.”
On Oct. 10, an Olmsted Rd. caller reported seeing two male youths, riding an electric scooter, enter her driveway and then proceed to ride into the library parking lot. She felt the behavior was suspicious.
A man “wrapped in clothes” was lying down in a Post Rd. park Oct. 11. Police offered assistance, which the man refused.
Garbage
On Oct. 11, a caller stated there was a black box with a yellow strap near the entrance to the Quentin Rd. walking path. The caller did not believe it had been there longer than a day. Patrol observed the listed container, which held a soiled sweatshirt. It was picked up and discarded by the highway department.
Cars and roadways
An ice cream truck parked in a Post Rd. parking lot was creating a hazard Oct. 7. Police asked the driver to move the truck.
Police directed traffic around a disabled car on Crane Rd. while the tire was being changed Oct. 7.
Patrol notified Verizon about fallen wires on Corell Rd. and Post Rd. Oct. 8.
Patrol notified Con Edison about fallen wires on Post Rd. Oct. 8.
A Tompkins Rd. resident wanted a driver to stop parking close to his house Oct. 8. Police asked the legally parked driver to move the car as a courtesy.
Police removed a shipping pallet and a shipping box from Popham Rd. Oct. 10.
Av fiber optic box was seen hanging from a Pole on Herkimer Rd. Oct. 11. Police contacted the utility provider.
Police twice directed traffic around disabled cars on Mamaroneck Rd. while the drivers waited for tows, Oct. 12.
On Oct. 13, police twice advised Post Rd. pedestrians to use the sidewalk for safety.
On Oct. 13, police helped a Weaver St. pedestrian safely reach her destination.
Policed mediated a dispute between a parked driver and a pedestrian over an alleged request for the driver to not use the horn on East Parkway Oct. 13.
Patrol notified Verizon about fallen wires on Chesterfield Rd. Oct. 13.
Two car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Civil matter
On Oct. 7, a Lyons Rd. caller reported that contractors working at a neighbor’s property might cause damage to her property. Police advised the caller to contact the building department with regard to the property line.
On Oct. 13, a Brewster Rd. resident saws her neighbor approach her house via a doorbell camera. She and the neighbor were allegedly in dispute over a civil matter. She wanted police to advise the neighbor to stay off her property.
A Rodney Rd. resident reported arguing with a neighbor about tree trimming Oct. 13.
Village code
Police removed illegally posted signs from the Village right of way on Kent Rd. Oct. 8, and Heathcote Rd. Oct. 9. Summonses were issued.
Kids
On Oct. 13, a 911 caller reported "30,000 kids" at a party on Berwick Rd. The caller also stated bottles were being thrown into the roadway. Upon arrival, police observed several youths gathered at the edge of the property. They began to disperse immediately. Police spoke with the homeowner who said her son had made her aware that many uninvited party attendees began showing up to the house. The homeowner stated that all guests had been advised to make arrangements for pick up. A check of the property found nobody remaining who appeared to be in need of any assistance. Patrol monitored the area until it appeared all attendees had dispersed safely.
Animals
Police advised a Brookfield Rd. resident to call a trapper about a possibly sick skunk sighted in the backyard Oct. 10.
On Oct. 10, a Madison Rd, dog owner reported that a Rodney Rd. neighbor’s black dogs got loose by breaking the fence and were trying to attack his dog while he was out walking the dog. Patrol spoke to the homeowner on Rodney Rd who stated that, while doing yard work, her landscapers removed part of her fence and did not put it back when the work was completed. Both parties were advised to bring all vaccination and permit information to headquarters. Both parties stated that they would be speaking to each other regarding the incident later that evening.
A caller found a dog on Murray Hill Rd. and dropped it off at headquarters Oct. 11. Police reunited it with its owner and issued a summons.
Lost and found
A Carstensen Rd. woman reported losing earrings valued at $28,865 inside her house Oct. 7. She last saw them in her bathroom after cleaning the earrings.
A passerby found a wallet on Mamaroneck Rd. Oct. 8. Police identified the owner and returned the wallet.
A Walworth Ave. man reported losing a license plate for his motorcycle Oct. 8.
A Varian Lane resident reported losing a passport in the Village Oct. 10.
A Ridgedale Rd. man reported losing a license plate Oct. 12.
A passerby found an iPhone on Garth Rd. Oct. 12. Police identified the owner and returned the lost property.
A Brite Ave. man reported losing his backpack in an Uber Oct. 11. It contained his wallet, credit cards and driver’s license.
Firefighters
On Oct. 7, firefighters investigated an interior gas odor in a Paddington Rd. house.
They found a leak near the water heater and called Con Edison.
On Oct. 9, a Topland Rd., Hartsdale, resident reported smoke in the house. A closed fireplace flue caused it.
Firefighters shut gas and electric to a range with an igniter problem in a Wheelock Rd. house Oct. 10.
A gas leak was detected at a steam boiler in a Nelson Rd. house Oct. 11. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas odor on Murray Hill Rd. Oct. 11.
Parchment paper burned inside a Post Rd. kitchen caused a fire, which the resident extinguished Oct. 12. Firefighters assisted with ventilation and checked for safety.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 7 - 13 has been compiled from official information.
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