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Details: Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig; Published: 15 October 2015; Created: 15 October 2015; Last Updated: 03 July 2018; Hits: 9001

infinitiqx80 A 2014 Infiniti QX80 was stolen from a Carthage Road driveway overnight Oct. 9. The owner said the car was unlocked, with the keys inside. Personal belongings, inside the car, were also stolen with the vehicle. The car was valued at $90,000. Police are investigating this crime of opportunity.

DWI arrest
At approximately 7 p.m., Oct. 11, patrol came upon a car accident on Post Road. The individuals involved in the accident were arguing. A man said he and his family were traveling south on Post Road when a large SUV sideswiped his car. The man said it seemed that the SUV's driver was not going to stop but eventually did stop, near Lorraine Place. At that time, the SUV's driver – Christine Ruh, 29, of Eastchester – allegedly got out of the SUV and starting speaking belligerently and acting aggressively. Ruh was "very emotional and acting belligerently at the scene." Patrol calmed her down, and she presented her side of the story. She said she was not at fault for the accident. While speaking with Ruh, patrol detected an odor of alcohol on her breath and noticed her eyes were glassy. She said she had consumed two beers before leaving a friend's house in White Plains. Ruh became even more emotional, according to police, and patrol requested backup for safety. The other driver involved in the accident was given paperwork and was told he could leave the scene. Ruh was asked to perform field sobriety tests. She failed these tests, and an Alcosensor prescreening breath test confirmed the presence of alcohol on her breath. Ruh was arrested on charges of operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated (with a previous conviction), operation of a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of at least .08 of one percent and first degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. According to the police report, Ruh was cursing at police during the arrest. She was crying hysterically and being loud and argumentative with her mother and patrol during her arraignment. Judge Alemany, of Scarsdale Village Court, set bail at $1,500 cash or $2,500 bond. This amount was reduced from the district attorney's recommendation of $10,000. Unable to post bail, Ruh was remanded to Westchester County Jail. There, jail property officers were unable to accept Ruh's s vaporizer, a device used in lieu of a cigarette. Scarsdale police took the vaporizer and vouchered it at headquarters for her.

Stolen money
On Oct. 6, a Madison Road woman reported that money was stolen from her house sometime during July or August. The woman said money was stolen from her children's bedrooms in July. Additionally, a large money jar was placed in a closet before the family left for vacation in August. Upon returning from vacation, the jar was no longer in the closet. Instead it was found in the basement, empty and hidden behind various items.

Scams
On Oct. 8, a Rochambeau Road grandfather received a call from a person alleging to be his granddaughter. The alleged granddaughter said she had been involved in an accident and was being held for arraignment in court. The call was the passed to a man who claimed to be the granddaughter's lawyer. He requested funds for legal expenses to settle the personal injury and property damage case resulting from the alleged accident. The Rochambeau Road man wired $11,530 to an account in Florida on the premise of preventing his granddaughter from going to jail. He later realized the call was a scam.

On Oct. 8, a Greendale Road woman received a call from a person claiming to be her nephew. He alleged he had been arrested for DWI in Georgia and needed money for bail. She then received a call from a woman alleging to be a lawyer from the Legal Aid Society. This woman said she was able to get the nephew's bail reduced, and she asked the Greendale Road woman to wire $1,280 to a person in the Dominican Republic. The woman wired the money through Moneygram. Shortly thereafter, the woman received a call from a man who said he was a Moneygram representative. He said the transaction was fraudulent and had not been paid out. He gave the woman a supposed claim number for the transaction. At this point, the woman became suspicious and contacted Moneygram. She was told the money had in fact been paid out, and the alleged Moneygram representative did not work for the company. Several hours later, the woman received a call from a person claiming to be from Legal Aid Society. The person requested an additional $1,000 for the "nephew's" bail. She did not wire additional money.

Pedestrian, deer hit
An 89-year-old Garth Road woman was struck by a 2011 BMW and knocked to the ground while she was in the marked crosswalk on Garth Road Oct. 6. The driver of the car, a 17-year-old Scarsdale boy, said he was stopped at the traffic light, but his foot slipped off the brake, and the car lurched forward. The pedestrian was taken to White Plains Hospital for injuries.

A Scarsdale driver struck two deer on Weaver Street Deer-Crossing-Road at 10:30 p.m., Oct. 11. The deer caused damaged to the front end of the driver's 2002 Nissan.

Identity theft
On Oct. 5, an employee of an Overhill Road business reported someone had sent a fraudulent email requesting payment of an outstanding invoice. The email appeared to come from a business email address with which the employee was familiar. However, before wiring funds to the person sending the email, the employee noticed the domain name of the email contained one letter different from the legitimate address. The employee provided police with a copy of the email exchange.

Criminal mischief
On Oct. 11, a Rectory Lane resident reported two lanterns on lampposts had been smashed on her property. The resident said her family's babysitter heard breaking glass at approximately 2 a.m. that morning. She said she was too scared to look outside. In the morning the owner discovered the damaged lanterns. The resident said a similar incident had occurred on Sept. 22.

Traffic arrest
On Oct. 10, police arrested a 37 year-old Scarsdale man on charges of second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and an unregistered motor vehicle. Police stopped the Jeep Wrangler in the Scarsdale Middle School parking lot at 10:22 p.m. While checking his license, police determined that the drivers' license had four revocations for refusal to submit to a chemical test and driving while ability impaired by drugs. The car's registration was revealed to have expired on Sept. 24. Police arrested the driver and contacted the owner of the car he was driving. The owner confirmed he had permission to drive the car. He was released on $240 cash bail and was issued an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court. The car was towed to the police impound lot.

Bail jumping arrest
On Oct. 7, Jeffrey G. Jean, 43, of Brooklyn, was arrested on the charge of third-degree bail jumping. After consultation with the Scarsdale Village Justice Court, Jean was released on an appearance ticket and ordered to appear in court later that day.

Missing person
A Popham Road woman called police and reported her husband missing after she woke up at 4:30 a.m., Oct. 8, and did not see him in the bedroom. Patrol arrived at the woman's house and looked for the man. Patrol found him sleeping in a guest bedroom. He said he was cold because the air conditioner was on in the master bedroom, and he relocated to a different room to sleep. The couple thanked patrol for their assistance.

Dog waste
Police were called to the intersection of Rodney and Jefferson roads on the report of two men arguing over alleged dog waster on one man's yard Oct. 8. Specifically, one man believed the other man's dog, who was being walked at the time, defecated on his yard. The property owner followed the dog walker and demanded to see his ID. The dog walker alleged the property owner was harassing him and attempted to detain him. The property owner told police he "needed to send a message to [the dog walker] that it is unacceptable to not clean up after one's dog." Patrol advised the dog walker to keep his dog off private property. Patrol admonished the property owner for attempting to handle a village code complaint on his own. Both men were advised to stay away from one another. The allegation of dog waste on private property could not be confirmed.

On Oct. 11, a Boulevard woman reported that a neighbor frequently allows her dog to defecate on the woman's lawn, without removing the excrement. The neighbor instead stated she always picks up after her dog. Patrol reminded the dog owner of village code ordinances regarding the complaint.

Tree
A Tunstall Road resident alleged a neighbor was removing a tree without proper permits Oct. 10. The neighbor stated he had filed all necessary permits with village hall and the building department. The building department was closed, so any concern or complaint could only be investigated on the following Monday, according to the police report.

Pool water
A homeowner hired a company to drain her pool and close it for the winter. The water was draining onto the street Oct. 10, and someone called police. Patrol spoke with the homeowner, who was unaware that she needed a permit to drain her pool water onto the street. She advised workers to stop the job immediately. She said she would first obtain the proper permit and reschedule the pool draining.

Grocery shopping
A caller reported a woman walking on Post Road might be in need of assistance around noon, Oct. 10. Patrol drove to the location and saw a woman walking southbound on the side of Post Road. She identified herself as a Post Road resident. She said she did not need any assistance or medical help. She said she was just walking home after buying groceries. She further stated she was new to the area and a little confused about how to get home. Patrol inquired about her address and offered to help her get a bus or taxi. She declined patrol's offer and promised she would stay on the sidewalk while walking home.

Customer trouble
A Garth Road business owner reported trouble with a customer around 7 p.m., Oct. 11. Patrol arrived on scene. At that time, the customer was calm and willingly left the store.

Lost dog
Police found a small white poodle running in the roadway at Fenimore Road and Walworth Avenue Oct. 10. Patrol called New Rochelle Human Society to pickup the dog.

Loud music
Around 10 p.m., Oct 10, patrol heard loud music coming from Corell Road. Patrol advised the appropriate resident to turn down the volume of the music.

Cars and roadways
After parents complained about children's safety, patrol asked the driver of a moving truck to move the truck from Mamaroneck Road and return after 8:30 a.m., when school children would no longer be in the area Oct. 5.
A landscaping truck was parked too close to a stop sign on Drake Road Oct. 6. Patrol asked the driver to move the truck.
A man sitting in a parked car at Hampton and Chesterfield roads on Oct. 6 was a private security guard for a nearby resident. Patrol verified his identity.
Patrol stood by while a service technician repaired a coolant leak that had disabled a Westchester County Beeline bus on Post Road Oct. 7.
A caller reported a 20 mph speed limit sign might be facing the wrong way at the intersection of Palmer Avenue and Lincoln Road Oct. 8. Police notified the proper department to verify the correct placement of the sign.
Police removed, from Crossway and Mamaroneck Road, a posted sign for leaf removal Oct. 8.
Patrol asked cement truck drivers to move their vehicles from Graham and Lawrence roads because the trucks were making it difficult for traffic to pass Oct. 8.
Patrol assisted with traffic control at Post and Olmsted roads while Con Edison was waiting for a backhoe to close a hole in the road Oct. 8.
Patrol called a tow truck for a Connecticut driver who sustained two flat tires on Mamaroneck Road Oct. 10.
Twelve car accidents were reported in the village this week.

Lost and found
On Oct. 6, police found a set of keys hanging from a tree branch on Garth Road. There was also a wallet nearby. Using a check stub inside the wallet, police attempted to contact the presumed owner. The items were vouchered at headquarters.
A passerby found a small envelope containing cash on East Parkway Oct. 7. The currency was vouchered at headquarters for safekeeping.
On Oct. 9, a woman went to headquarters with a black running pouch she found on Madison Road. Police vouchered it at headquarters.
On Oct. 9, a woman brought a pair of eyeglasses to headquarters. She found the glasses inside Freightway Parking Garage.
A man reported losing a black iPhone 6 with a red case inside DeCicco's Marketplace Oct. 8.
A person found credit cards and a NYS identification card on Depot Place, near Scarsdale train station, Oct. 11. The person brought the items to headquarters and wanted to remain anonymous.

Fire
Sanitation workers detected a gasoline odor, from residual gasoline, inside garbage bins on Overhill Road Oct. 5. Firefighters opened up the bins to allow them to air out.
A Fox Meadow Road resident was having difficulty turning off a gas stove Oct. 7. Firefighters shut gas to the appliance, while the homeowner waited for Con Edison workers to arrive.
Firefighters assisted a Madison Road resident with a hot water heater problem Oct. 8.
Firefighters shut gas to a possibly faulty stove in a Benedict Avenue house and stood by for Con Edison Oct. 11.
A faulty rooftop HVAC unit was creating smoke in a Saxon Woods housing unit Oct. 12. Firefighters shut down the system, ventilated the smoky area and verified that there was no extension of fire in surrounding wall cavities.
This week, firefighters assisted at two car accidents in the village. They responded to one false carbon monoxide alarm and 15 false fire alarms caused by device malfunctions, spray paint, cooking smoke, shower steam, burnt food and a child playing with the alarm device.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 5-11 was complied from official information.

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Details: Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig; Published: 07 October 2015; Created: 07 October 2015; Last Updated: 08 October 2015; Hits: 9079

cashcreditcards It appears that someone may be entering houses to steal money and valuables.
Sometime between 7:15 p.m., Sept. 29 and 11:30 a.m., Sept. 30, someone took a wallet from a Rock Creek Lane woman's purse. At 7:15 p.m., the woman paid her daughter's math tutor by removing money from the wallet, placing the wallet back in inside her purse and putting the purse next to the front door. Sometime later, the woman's daughter heard a noise inside the house and assumed it was something falling to the floor. At 11:30 a.m., the woman discovered her wallet was missing. The woman is certain she placed the wallet back inside her purse and believed it was stolen.

On Oct. 2, a Hamilton Road woman reported someone entered her house and stole her MacBook Air laptop computer sometime after midnight, Oct. 1, when she used it to check the weather. She left the computer on a desk in the dining room before going to bed. At 7 a.m., Oct. 2, she left her house and returned at 11 p.m. to notice the laptop and plug were missing. From 7:30 – 9:30 a.m., the house was left unlocked because her husband was sleeping upstairs. When he left the house at 9:30, he armed the security system.

Another similar incident was reported by a Hamilton Road couple on Oct. 3. The couple said they believed someone unlawfully entered their house and stole things. At 7 a.m., Oct. 1, the husband noticed $40 cash had been removed from his kitchen counter. He said he placed he money in a rubber band with credit cards there the night before. In the morning, the money was missing, but the credit cards were still there. The doors near the kitchen may have been unlocked and their alarm system might have been disarmed around 6:30 a.m., Oct. 1, the couple said. Later that day, the wife noticed dirty footprints on a white family room rug. She thought her husband left the footprints, but later deduced they might have belonged to the suspect. They were traced from a door near the driveway, through the family room, to an entertainment console there. On Friday evening, Oct. 2, the husband noticed his Macbook Air laptop was missing. It was last seen on the entertainment console in the family room on the evening of Oct. 1.

In response to a letter from a reader, Scarsdale10583 asked the police for more information about the burglaries. Here is what we learned: "In at least one case a resident was home at the time of the incident. Chief Matturro spoke at a SNAP meeting and advised them of the burglaries that have occurred in their neighborhoods. He mentioned a few steps to take, and asked that they be passed on to the residents. These include, but are not limited to, making sure all doors and windows are locked, valuables such as computers, pocketbooks, wallets, etc. are not visible through any window, and he reminded everyone that if they have an alarm, to make sure it is armed. The department has also increased patrol in the areas of Drake/Edgewood and Berkeley neighborhoods."

D.O.A.
John A. Park III, of Montgomery Road, died at home Oct. 3. He was 63.

Identity theft
A Rugby Lane woman used her American Express card to pay a parking fee for Merchant Lot at the municipal meter there Oct. 2. The charge was $7. Several hours later, the woman was checking her credit card activity online and noticed three additional charges made to the Village of Scarsdale, ranging from $4 to $7. On Oct. 3., the woman noticed 11 additional unauthorized charges, totaling approximately $65, to the Village of Scarsdale. The woman contacted American Express and learned the last 11 charges were "manually keyed into the meter at or around 3 a.m., Oct. 3. Patrol advised the woman to closely monitor her finances.

Con Edison
A Tisdale Road woman called police when a person knocked on her door at 8:45 a.m., Sept. 29. Patrol investigated the scene and found Con Edison working nearby. One worker said he needed to check for a possible gas leak inside the woman's house. Police assisted with this. There was no gas found inside the house.

Trees
A Richbell Road woman called police because a neighbor's landscaper was cutting trees, and she claimed that one tree belonged to her. When the landscaper was advised, he stopped work until the matter could be clarified with Village Hall.

Facebook
An Edgewood woman reported an alarming message on her Facebook account Sept. 29. The woman said she has been receiving nonsensical messages from made-up accounts on her Facebook account for about two years. On Sept. 29, she received a message from an unknown person stating, "If you take a pic of your knee socks, I won't annoy you anymore, I promise." She ignored the message. However, later in the day, after the woman returned home, she received another message. It stated: "Can you take a pic of your knee socks now since you are home? Then I won't message you anymore." This message concerned the woman because it suggested the message writer knew the woman's whereabouts. The woman said that shortly after she received the strange messages, the user's account becomes inactive. Patrol offered to conduct extra ridebys of the woman's house as a precaution.

Missing person, dementia
An elderly woman with dementia was reported as missing from a School Lane house Sept. 30. Police broadcast an alert to neighboring jurisdictions and the woman was found in Greenburgh. She had apparently wandered away from the house on foot. Police picked up the woman and drove her home, where she was reunited with her daughter. Patrol advised the family of services offered by the Project Lifesaver program that may be helpful.

On Oct. 3, a caller asked police to help him convince his 88-year-old wife, who suffers from dementia, to get inside his car and go home from Boniface Circle. He did not request assistance from Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps because a nurse was scheduled to meet them at their house. Police spoke with the man's wife, and she agreed to go home.

An Elmdorf Drive woman with dementia advised police she wanted to go to a hotel for the night on Oct. 3. Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps responded, and the woman agreed to go to White Plains Hospital for evaluation instead.

Taxi drivers
Two employees of Central Taxi were arguing and one allegedly slightly shoved the other on Sept. 30. One driver called police and asked police to speak to the other driver. After conversing with the drivers, police notified the taxi company owner to deal with the employee dispute.

Pedestrian struck
At 3:40 p.m., a mail truck struck a Garth Road woman crossing Popham Road. The truck, driven by a 28-year-old Bronx man, was turning right from East Parkway onto Popham Road when the accident occurred. The driver said he did not see the pedestrian because his view was partially obstructed by his side view mirror.

Unnecessary calls
On Oct. 2, a patient in a New York City hospital called Scarsdale police to say he was at NYU and needed security. He asked police to conduct a welfare check of his home in Scarsdale. A sergeant spoke with hospital staff who said the patient had been admitted, and they would speak with him about refraining from calling Scarsdale police while in their care. The patient's mother was notified about her son calling the police desk with no legitimate purpose.

Car damage
While taking down a power line on Palmer Avenue, a tree branch fell and damaged a parked car Oct. 3. The patrol desk notified the Con Edison crew.

Damaged screen
A Kingston Road woman noticed a damaged screen at her house Oct. 4. Police examined the screen and did not think the damage was criminal in nature.

Cars and roadways
Police informed highway workers about a fallen tree branch on Griffen Avenue Sept. 30.
Police taped off an area around a fallen tree branch and phone wires on Thornwood Place Sept. 30. The highway department was notified for removal.
After a person complained about a pothole on Rural Drive, police and a highway department supervisor determined the hole was filled according to village guidelines and protocol Sept. 30.
Police readjusted the placement of a traffic sign at Fenimore and Brewster roads to aid drivers' visibility Sept. 30.
Police removed a broken muffler from Heathcote Road Sept. 30.
Patrol helped a driver pick up car keys from a mechanic's shop when the driver tried to pick up his keys after the shop was closed Sept. 30. Patrol contacted the shop owner who returned to the shop and gave the driver his keys.
Police notified Verizon about a fallen phone wire on Franklin Road Oct. 1.
A Reynal Crossing resident reported an erratic driver drove onto his lawn while passing another car Oct.1. The car was described as an older model dark gray Toyota SUV with a damaged headlight on the driver's side.
Patrol stood by while a flat tire was changed at Mamaroneck and Brookby roads Oct. 1.
Police notified the highway department about a fallen tree branch on Griffen Avenue Oct. 2.
A car driving approximately 10 mph hit the curb twice on Heathcote Road at 9 p.m., Oct. 2. Police stopped the car, and the driver said his windshield defogger had stopped working, and the driver could not see out the window. Patrol helped the driver get the defogger to start working again.
Patrol called a tow for a disabled car on Post Road Oct. 3.
Police helped an elderly Cooper Road resident remove a fallen tree branch from her driveway Oct. 3.
Eight car accidents were reported in the village this week.

Dogs
A black dog was loose on Sharon Lane Sept. 28. Residents recognized the dog and said it belonged to a Sharon Lane neighbor. Attempts to contact the owner were unsuccessful. Patrol, however, discovered a back door ajar and put the dog back in the owner's house.
A Nelson Road woman contacted police to follow-up on a Roosevelt Place dog complaint Sept. 30. The woman stated the dog was dangerous, had attacked other dogs and is sometimes on Edgewood School grounds. Police records indicate the dog had reportedly attacked other dogs in January and June this year, but the owners of the other dogs refused to file paperwork to document the incidents or have police intervene. Police will conduct extra ridebys of Edgewood School due to checks for dogs on school property.

Village code
Patrol found a landscaper's advertising sign nailed to a telephone pole at the intersection of Post Road and Boulevard Sept. 30. Patrol removed the sign and vouchered it at headquarters. A summons was issued to the company that posted the sign.
Police issued a summons for improper use of a gas-powered leaf blower to landscapers working on Gaylor Road and Palmer Avenue Sept. 30.
A Hickory Lane man was asked to lower the volume of outdoor music at 5:21 a.m., Oct. 3. Apparently the sound system malfunctioned and turned on by itself.

Fire
Firefighters investigated a possibly faulty stove and electrical issue in a Lyons Road house Sept. 28. A gas knob was found to be in a partially open position, and firefighters discovered a faulty circuit breaker in the house. The homeowner was advised to call an electrician.

Firefighters shut gas and the electrical connection to a faulty stove in a Wildwood Road house Sept. 29. Con Edison was on scene to check the gas connection.

A child's hand got stuck between an elevator door and its wall sensor at Hoff Barthelson School Sept. 29. Police and firefighters used a pry bar to release the child's hand. Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps was on scene, attending to the child. The elevator appeared to be functioning normally.

Firefighters determined a reported natural gas odor on Fairview Road was actually caused by an outdoor skunk Sept. 29.

An Eastwoods Lane resident reported a cat stuck in a tree at an elevation of approximately 35 feet Sept. 30. Firefighters observed the cat on a tree limb and advised the cat would come down on its own when ready. If the resident was unable to wait, firefighters suggested she call a tree service to attempt the cat's removal.

The elevator in Christie Place garage was not coming when called Oct. 1. Firefighters placed the elevator out of service and notified Village officials to contact a repairperson.

The driver of a tractor trailer accidentally locked his keys inside the cab while making a delivery to a Scarsdale Avenue business Oct. 1. The tractor trailer was blocking the flow of traffic; so firefighters used a lock out kit to open the door. The driver was then able to move the tractor trailer and continue on his way.

Spilled oil in an oven started a cooking fire in a Church Lane house Oct. 1. The fire was out before firefighters arrived. Firefighters checked the kitchen and confirmed everything was in good order.

A Murray Hill Road resident reported a gas odor in the house Oct. 1. Firefighters instead found a sewage odor with no obvious cause. Since Con Edison had also been called, they arrived to follow up.

A furnace burner overheated and released smoke in a Fayette Road house Oct. 2. Firefighters ventilated the house.

A Claremont Road resident was using a wood insert to burn a fire in a fireplace Oct. 2. The fire caused smoke which activated a smoke detector inside the house. Firefighters extinguished the wood insert and advised the resident to have the insert and flue checked.

After a puff back, firefighters shut off a boiler and ventilated a Brite Avenue house Oct. 2.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of burning wires on Tompkins Road Oct. 3.

Firefighters evacuated a Paddington Road house because elevated levels of carbon monoxide were measured by detectors Oct. 3. Firefighters shut down the house's heating system, which had recently been turned on, and they ventilated the entire space. Con Edison was notified for follow up to check the safety of the appliances.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas odor in a Fox Meadow Road garage Oct. 4.

Firefighters assisted at five car accidents in the village and on parkways. They responded to one false carbon monoxide alarm and 19 false fire alarms caused by device malfunction, cooking smoke, shower steam, construction dust, a battery change and burnt waffles.

This report covering public safety department activity from Sept. 28 – Oct. 4 was complied from official information.

Details: Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig; Published: 23 September 2015; Created: 23 September 2015; Last Updated: 24 September 2015; Hits: 5570

tree1 In a quiet week in the village, a license plate was reported as stolen and a falling branch damaged a car on Normandy Place. The details are as follows.

A Beechwood Lane man reported someone stole the front license plate from his car Sept. 14. He said the plate had been held in place by four screws and could not have fallen off.

A branch broke off a Normandy Lane tree and fell on a Griffen Avenue woman's 2013 BMW while the car was parked on Normandy Lane Sept. 14. The branch caused considerable damage to the car's hood and roof. A woman walking her dog was grazed by the falling branch. She suffered scratches and complained of soreness to her left side. She declined medical attention. She said she first heard cracking noises before the branch fell. The dog was uninjured.

Dead on arrival:
Babette Sonnenborn, 95, of Lawrence Road died at home Sept. 19.

Cars entered:
A Carman Road woman reported someone opened her unlocked car overnight and rifled through the glove compartment. Nothing was taken because, as the caller reported, "nothing was in the car."

Garbage:
A Village Hall employee saw a woman dump garbage in a dumpster in her office's parking lot Sept. 14. An examination of the garbage revealed it was normal household trash. Patrol called the woman and advised her to place her garbage outside her house for regular sanitation pickup rather than putting it in a dumpster that did not belong to her.

Text message:
On Sept. 15, an 18-year-old boy reported receiving an unwanted text message from a girl he met on a bus ride to Pennsylvania on Sept. 11. During the bus ride, the two began talking and exchanged numbers. They exchanged two messages after the bus's arrival and did not have any further contact until Sept. 15, when the girl messaged him. The girl's message stated she "knew he was sending people to stalk her and he would receive a call in regard to it." The boy said this was not true. He told police he had not given the girl his address or any other identifying information. Police advised the boy to tell the girl he wished to have no further communication with her and to block her number with Verizon. Police conferred with the boy in the presence of his parents, explaining the nature of communicating with strangers and possible unexpected outcomes.

Lights:
A Butler Road woman asked police to check her house after she returned home and unexpectedly found light on Sept. 15. Police found no signs of criminality.

Directions:
A Hampton Road resident reported two Asian women – one wearing jeans and the other wearing a floral uniform – walked up her driveway and allegedly inquired about a garage sale Sept. 16. Police found a woman fitting the description on a nearby property. She was with a man wearing jeans. The homeowner said the people in question were his parents, who were visiting from China. They did not speak English and got lost while on a walk. They were attempting to ask the Hampton Road woman for directions. In addition to a communication problem, the police report noted that the resident mistakenly said she had been approached by "two women," rather than by a woman and a man.

Forms:
A resident of a group home on Post Road refused to comply with the home's policy of filling out evaluation forms Sept. 17. Police spoke with the resident, and the resident volunteered to fill out the forms.

Bag:
A caller reported suspicious bag on the Fenimore Road stairs leading to the train station platform Sept. 17. Patrol examined the bag and noted it was empty, except for a few perfume samples. The bag and perfume samples were discarded.

Keys in ignition:
A car was reportedly parked in Freightway Garage for an "extended period of time" with its windows open and the keys in the ignition Sept. 20. Police contacted the Garth Road owner's son, and the son went to the garage and secured the car Sept. 20.

Labor law:
On Sept. 20, an employee of Little Thai Kitchen restaurant on Popham Road asked police to provide him with contact information for the New York State Department of Labor in regard to workers' rights. The employee stated he had been involved with verbal arguments with the management, but there were no criminal complaints at the time.

Cars and roadways:
Police asked the highway department to move a fallen branch from South Church Lane Sept. 14.
An 18-foot fallen tree branch was moved onto a Lockwood Road resident's property Sept. 14. The resident asked police to help her move it since it was too heavy for her to lift or pull. Police helped the resident move the branch into the street where it could be picked up by the highway department.
Police helped the driver of a car with a flat tire move his car into Village Hall parking lot from Post Road while the driver awaited a tow truck Sept. 14.
A person reported a car was leaking oil onto Ridgedale Road Sept. 15. Police were not able to reach the owner. The oil was underneath the car and not spilling further into the roadway.
Patrol noted a school zone speed limit sign needed to be replaced at Palmer Avenue and Lincoln Road Sept. 16.
A woman called to report an incident of road rage involving a middle-aged man with gray hair driving an Infiniti FX35, with a young child in the front seat, at Post and Mamaroneck roads, Sept. 16. When police arrived at the scene, no one was there. Police called the woman who said she was no longer certain she wanted to file a police report.
Police called a tow truck for a car with a flat tire at Popham Road and Depot Place Sept. 18.
Eight car accidents were reported in the village this week.

Lost and found:
A wallet found at Dunkin' Donuts was given to police Sept. 14. A Dunkin Donuts employee had previously found the wallet, and the store was holding it in case the owner returned looking for it. Police vouchered it for safekeeping.
A realtor who woks in the village found a set of keys on the sidewalk Sept. 19. Police contacted the owner of the keys who said someone from his office would pick up the keys later that day.

Village code:
After receiving a noise complaint, police dispersed kids from Hyatt Field after dark Sept. 14.
Patrol issued a summons for a leaf blower violation to a landscaper on Willow Lane Sept. 17.
After seeing a housekeeper with a loose dog on private property of Murray Hill Road, police advised the housekeeper about village leash laws Sept. 18.
After a noise complaint, police spoke with the babysitter of the resident's kids who were having an outdoor party on Horseguard Lane. The babysitter said she would speak with the kids and tell them to move their party indoors.
Police dispersed kids from a noisy Gaylor Road party after neighbors complained at 1:30 a.m., Sept. 20.

Civil matter:
On Sept. 19, Claremont Road homeowners asked police to document damage caused to their house by former rental tenants. The damage consisted of small holes in a wall where a picture used to hang, a fallen chandelier and staining on a ceiling apparently caused by water damage.

Firefighters:
Firefighters assisted Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps with a car accident on the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway, in which a car hit a tree near exit 22, Sept. 14. The driver was unresponsive but breathing. CPR was administered and the driver was taken to the hospital.
Firefighters assisted a Carthage Lane resident with a leaking hose bib Sept. 14.
A malfunctioning stove was leaking gas on a Cooper Road house Sept. 15. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.
Firefighters disconnected an overheated washing machine in a Park Road house Sept. 17. They advised the homeowner to call a repairperson.
Firefighters called the water department about standing water in a Hampton Road yard Sept. 17.
An elevator in an East Parkway building malfunctioned, and firefighters placed it out of service Sept. 18. The village was notified for repair.
Firefighters shut off appliances in a Cushman Road house after elevated levels of carbon monoxide were detected Sept. 18. Firefighters ventilated the house and stood by for Con Edison.

This week, firefighters assisted at four car accidents in the village and on parkways. They responded to two carbon monoxide alarm and five false fire alarms caused by device malfunction, construction dust and low batteries.

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Details: Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig; Published: 30 September 2015; Created: 30 September 2015; Last Updated: 30 September 2015; Hits: 5920

burglar A Tunstall Road woman reported her Apple Macbook laptop, a black backpack and $740 cash were missing from her house Sept. 25. She said she last saw the items between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., Sept. 24, when she and her husband returned home and respectively placed a wallet and purse, containing a wallet, in the mudroom and the computer in an office. The couple went to bed at 10:30 and woke up to find the computer missing, as well as cash from the wallets. Police inspected the interior of the house and found a screen was missing from an unlocked office window. Dirt was discovered on the interior sill of the window. A door in the mudroom was purported to be the suspect's point of exit. No items were missing from the second floor or basement. DNA swabs were taken by detectives, and the matter is under investigation.

Additionally, on Sept. 25, a Tisdale Road resident reported an attempted burglary. At 4 a.m. that morning, the resident's alarm went off, indicating a sensor activation at the kitchen window. The resident went downstairs, noticed nothing out of the ordinary, and reset the alarm. In the morning, the resident noticed the kitchen window screen lying near the ground outside the house and possible pry marks on the window frame. Detectives are investigating.

Identity theft
On Sept. 27, a Greenacres Avenue man reported a cell phone account had fraudulently been opened in his name with Verizon. He received a welcome letter on Aug. 26, advising him of the new account, and he immediately informed Verizon the account was fraudulent. Verizon closed the account.

Harassment
A 22-year-old Quaker Ridge woman reported her ex-boyfriend was harassing her Sept. 26. She said he continuously calls her and requests sex. She said he drives by her house daily, and this makes her feel harassed. She told him she would contact police if he continued, and he allegedly said, "I don't care." Patrol spoke with the ex-boyfriend, who advised and the woman were hanging out together at her house watching TV, and he said their relationship was "completely normal." Patrol advised him to stop all forms of communication with the woman, even if she contacts him first.

Cut screen
A Palmer Avenue homeowner reported a screen on one of her front windows had been cut, and bushes below the window had been stepped on between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m., Sept. 25. The homeowner requested extra ridebys of her house.

Criminal mischief
On Sept. 21, a Birchall Drive woman reported someone damaged a lantern glass light fixture at the base of her driveway. The damage appeared to have been caused by an unknown projectile, according to the police report. The woman said she last saw the fixture intact on Sept. 15. Police inquired as to whether landscapers were present on the property between Sept. 15 and the date of the report. The woman said they were. The estimated cost of the damage was $300.

On Sept. 23, a Woodland Place resident reported that lights in front of his house were tampered with. No damage was caused to the fixture, and the resident said he would reinforce the screws for the lamp.

On Sept. 24, a Rectory Lane woman reported a lamppost light fixture on her property was smashed overnight. She said the light had recently been installed because her street was so dark at night.

On Sept. 26, a Sage Terrace man reported his car was damaged overnight Aug. 30. At the time, the man noticed a small hole, like a "bullet hole," on the car's front bumper near the driver's side headlight. He said he did not report the damage earlier because he was uncertain if the damage was on purpose or by accident. However, recently he learned, at school, that the damage might have been intentionally done.

Beer bottles
On Sept. 24, staff members at Quaker Ridge School reported beer bottles had been left outside the school, near the custodians' garage bay, for the past two days. The head custodian asked police to perform extra ridebys of the school.

Really?
A caller reported a man defecating in public on Boulevard Sept. 21. He was described as wearing blue jeans, a red T-shirt and a black jacket. When patrol arrived, no one matching the description was found.

Homeless
On Sept. 24, police received a call about a possibly homeless man in the area of Graham and Mamaroneck roads. On scene, patrol found the man, and he admitted to being homeless. He said he wanted to go to Westchester Reform Temple and talk to a Rabbi. Patrol contacted the Rabbi, who said he did not know the man. However, it was learned that the man went to WRT on Sept. 23 and asked for money. Temple security transported the man to the bus stop and gave him $20. Patrol drove the man to White Plains train station, because the man said he wanted to catch a train to Peekskill. Patrol advised the man he was not welcome at WRT.

Help
A man called headquarters with concerns about his 80-year-old wife who suffers from dementia and had left the house in a blue Lexus around 8 a.m., Sept. 22. The man said his wife is not allowed to drive due to her medical condition. Usually, the car keys are hidden, but the man's wife found them that morning and left the house. Unable to reach or track his wife by phone, the man contacted Lexus to allow his car to be tracked. The car was subsequently located in Connecticut, and Connecticut State police took the man's wife took Waterbury Hospital and parked her car in a commuter lot near exit 18 of Interstate 84.

Mistaken identity
A woman called police with concerns that her brother was being held against his will after she saw a Scarsdale Inquirer photograph depicting someone who resembled her brother. Dispatch reached out to the caller's family and spoke with the caller's niece. She stated that her father -- the caller's brother -- was not in any danger. The niece said she would work with local authorities to assess her aunt's condition and possible confusion.

Traffic arrest
On Sept. 26, police arrested Matthew S. Dorsey, 20, of the Bronx, on charges of second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and an equipment violation. Dorsey's 2006 Cadillac was stopped by patrol on Garth Road because Dorsey was excessively honking his horn for no legitimate purpose. When checking Dorsey's license, police discovered it had been suspended six times on three separate dates. The car was towed to the police impound lot, and an inventory of expensive DJ equipment inside the car was taken. After Dorsey's arrest was processed, he was released to his brother on $250 cash bail. He was issued an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court, for Sept. 30. He was advised he was forbidden to operate a motor vehicle in New York State, pending the clearance of outstanding suspensions.

Cars and roadways
A stop sign fell down near the Greenacres Avenue exit ramp of the Bronx River Parkway Sept. 21. Police notified Westchester County police because the sign was in their jurisdiction.

A construction worker parked his car on the street in a manner that made it difficult for a neighbor to enter and exit his driveway Sept. 23. Police asked the worker to move his car as a courtesy to the neighbor.

Cars were illegally parked on Paddington Road Sept. 23. Patrol asked the drivers to move their cars.

An Oak Lane resident reported a suspicious Jeep Wrangler parked in front of his house at 11:30 p.m., Sept. 23. Patrol questioned the driver, who said he "got bored" and parked on the street to clean the inside of his car. Police confirmed that cleaning wipes were visible on the front seat.

Six car accidents were reported in the village this week.

Lost and found
A Torrence Place resident reported losing his military ID card Sept. 21. He said he last saw it at a base in San Diego on Sept. 18.

A wallet and school bag were found on Brewster Road near Scarsdale High School Sept. 22. Police contacted the owner, a boy, who picked up his property from headquarters.

A man reported his daughter lost her iPhone 6 inside an Overhill Road building Sept. 23. Specifically, the phone fell down the elevator shaft. Patrol looked for the phone but did not see it in the elevator shaft.

As Aspen Road resident reported losing one license plate was missing from her car.

Village code
Patrol issued summonses to landscapers using gas-powered leaf blowers on Lincoln Road Sept. 22 and Post Road Sept. 26.
At 1:30 a.m., Sept. 25, police were called to Aspen Road on the report of two dogs barking outside for several hours. Police attempted to get in touch with the dogs' owner and found him sleeping inside his house. Police gave him a warning for his dogs causing "unnecessary noise."

Firefighters
On Sept, 23, landscapers accidentally punctured a gas main on Birchall Drive while planting trees. Police shut down the Road while firefighters and Con Edison attended to the scene.

This week, firefighters assisted with three car accidents in the village and on parkways. They responded to one false carbon monoxide alarm and 22 false fire alarms caused by device malfunction, battery change, low battery, accidental keypad activation, cooking smoke, construction dust, heat from a toaster and steam.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Sept. 21-27 was compiled from official information.

Details: Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig; Published: 16 September 2015; Created: 16 September 2015; Last Updated: 16 September 2015; Hits: 9869

wallet On Sept. 9, police arrested Tabatha M. Garofalo, 32, of Ansonia, Connecticut, on charges of fourth-degree grand larceny, second-degree identity theft and fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property. The charges were related to an incident dating back to March 7, 2014, and involve an employee of La Dentelliere on East Parkway. At the time, Garafalo stole a credit card from a store employee and used it to purchase approximately $1300 worth of merchandise. According to the arrest report, Garofalo was remanded to Westchester County Jail. She waived her next appearance in Scarsdale Village Justice Court because she is awaiting sentencing and disposition from Westchester County Court on Oct. 1, and the arrest charges from Scarsdale will be included with the disposition from WCC. The arrest report noted that all case notes, statements, videos, pictures and photo arrays were given to the district attorney's office in October 2014, due to a countywide investigation of the defendant. Garofolo was arrested in New Jersey in April 2014 for swiping the wallets of store employees and using their credit cards to purchase goods.

Stolen
On Sept. 7, a Hillview Drive man reported someone stole a garden sprinkler from his front yard overnight. It was described as a small yellow tractor replica that attaches to a garden hose to water the lawn.

On Sept. 8, a Garth Road woman said she placed her change purse on a counter at Dunkin' Donuts while she walked to a nearby table to get some condiments. When she returned to retrieve the change purse, it was no longer there. It contained $22 in cash and an MTA monthly ticket valued at $259.

A Trek 720 silver bicycle was stolen out of a Cohawney Road garage between 10:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Sept. 13. The garage door was left open during the time period of the theft.

Identity theft
On Sept. 9, an Old Lyme Road woman discovered five cell phones were purchased at a Harlem store and charged to her Verizon account on Aug. 31. The phones were valued at $1,185.58. The woman notified Verizon and cancelled the lines to the phones; however, the actual phones remained unaccounted for.

On Sept. 10, a Boulevard man reported someone previously attempted to file a fraudulent tax return using his Social Security number. He reported it to the IRS and was advised to contact police and one of the three credit reporting agencies.

Criminal mischief
On Sept. 11, an Edgewood Road resident reported her 2014 Audi's rear window had been damaged. Police investigated the scene, noted a point of impact on the window's lower right side and found a rock nearby.

Disputes
A resident of a group home on Post Road was "acting out" Sept. 9. The resident said she was irate because she believed another resident was talking about her behind her back. She also advised she did not take her scheduled medication and that might have been the reason for her behavior. While police were on scene, the resident calmed down and advised she would stay in her room the rest of the night.

Police stood by while the brother of a Rock Creek Lane woman picked up tools left at the Rock Creek Lane house Sept. 11. The brother alleged certain tools were missing from the job site. According to the homeowner, her brother had been doing work at her house but then got into an argument with her husband over construction details. The husband first called police about the matter Sept. 7. The husband and wife requested additional ridebys of their house because they expressed concern for their safety due to the brother's alleged irrational behavior.

A Lockwood Road man reported he heard two neighbors "talking bad" about him Sept. 12. Police informed the man's mother who said she would speak with her son.

Seatbelt
A mother called police for help after her 9-year-old son got stuck in the backseat of her car by a seatbelt that would not release Sept. 10. Police were unable to loosen the belt and cut it so the boy could get out of the car. Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps evaluated the child. No further medical attention was necessary.

Nightlight
A house sitter on Rural Drive reported seeing a "flashlight" inside a neighbor's house at approximately 11 p.m., Sept. 11. She called police because she thought the neighbor's house was unoccupied. Police investigated the report and found the neighbor safely at home. He provided ID to police and stated he had been there all night.

Taxi fare
Police helped a taxi drive and his passenger resolve a dispute over the fare at Bradley and Carman roads Sept. 12.

Tree trimming
A Brambach Road resident complained that a neighbor's landscaper was trimming branches from a tree that was on the Brambach Road resident's property Sept. 12. The branches being trimmed were "hanging over" the neighbor's yard, but the resident alleged the landscaper was trimming off more than necessary. The resident said he spoke with the landscaper about the matter, and the landscaper began swearing at him and making threatening gestures. When police arrived, the tree trimming had been completed.

Cars and roadways
On Sept. 9, police issued a summons to a White Plains driver for driving with a suspended registration due to the driver's insurance not being in effect.

Police asked workers to move their cars on Olmsted Road to comply with "no standing" restrictions Sept. 9.

A cement truck broke down on Popham Road Sept. 9. The driver said a mechanic was en route. In the meantime, police set up cones to divert traffic around the truck.

Patrol removed a branch from Boulevard Sept. 10.

A car was parked on Grand Park Avenue with its door open at 6:30 a.m., Sept. 10. Police contacted the registered owner who advised he unintentionally left the door open.

Police called a tow truck for a driver whose car broke down n Post Road Sept. 10.

Police notified Con Edison about a broken tension wire that became detached from a utility pole on Popham Road Sept, 10.

Police put caution tape on a low hanging wire over Fenimore Road Sept. 11.

A fallen tree branch pulled down wires on Innes Road Sept. 13. Patrol taped off the area for safety and notified the utility company.

A construction fence fell over on Wakefield Road and was partially blocking the roadway Sept. 12. Police were unable to move the fence; so they put caution tape around it to alert motorists. Upon notification, the builder said he would move the fence as soon as possible.

Eleven cars accidents were reported in the village this week.

Civil matter
A Mamaroneck Road woman complained that her Lenox Place neighbor might be doing stonework in her backyard without a permit Sept. 9. She reported it to the building department and claimed she was advised to contact police. She told police her neighbor threatened her after learning she reported the work to the building department. Patrol contacted the Lenox Place homeowner who said his sprinkler system had "exploded" and he was doing work to repair it. He said he was unaware he needed a permit for such work. He denied threatening the woman. He said he would contact the woman to discuss any misunderstanding between the two of them.

Village code
Police issued a summons to a solicitor on Lincoln Road because he did not have a permit Sept. 9.

A Penn Blvd resident complained about a solicitor Sept. 10. Police spoke with the man who was attempting to collect charitable donations. He said he was unaware of village requirements for a permit and promised to obtain a permit as soon as possible.

A pill got stuck in an Aspen Road man's throat at 12:30 a.m., Sept. 11. His wife called police, and Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps and patrol officers were dispatched. Before they arrived, the man managed to dislodge the pill himself. No further medical help was necessary.

Lost and found
A caller reported an abandoned backpack in the gazebo behind the library Sept. 7 The backpack had holes, contained damaged items and smelled bad. Police discarded it as trash.

On Sept. 10, a Woods Lane woman reported her son lost his iPhone. He last had it on Sept. 2 when he was on his way to school. He did not remember where he last placed the phone.

An employee of a village business found a wallet on Eat Parkway. Police returned it to its Garth Road owner Sept. 12. The owner confirmed nothing was missing from the wallet.

Fire
An outdoor fireplace was causing a smoke odor on Stratton Road Sept. 7. Firefighters evaluated the fire and determined it was safe and under control.

A reported natural gas odor was caused by a recently sealed driveway on Penn Blvd Sept. 7.

Con Edison was notified about a boiler leaking gas on Fox Meadow Road Sept. 7.

An instant hot water maker overheated and burned in a Cayuga Road house Sept. 8. Firefighters disconnected the appliance and advised replacing it.

Firefighters disconnected a malfunctioning stove in a Clarence Road house Sept. 9. They advised replacing the appliance.

A gasoline can was leaking in a Tompkins Road garage Sept. 9. Firefighters poured the remaining gasoline into the resident's car and advised the resident to discard the leaking canister.

A carbon monoxide monitor was chirping in a Birchall Drive house Sept. 9. The homeowner complained of a headache. Firefighters did not detect any carbon monoxide in the house. An odor of paint was present due to extensive painting work in the house. Firefighters advised the homeowner to ventilate the house.

A village employee locked her keys inside her office Sept. 10. Firefighters assisted her in getting into her office.

A Barker Lane resident accidentally got locked out of an interior room in her house Sept. 12. Firefighters used hand tools to get inside the room.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of fallen electrical wires on River Road Sept. 12. Firefighters assisted in cutting up a tree limb that fell and brought the wires down.

This week, firefighters assisted at seven car accidents in the village and on parkways. They responded to 17 false fire alarms and/or carbon monoxide alarms caused by device malfunction, cooking smoke, cleaning chemicals and shower steam.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Sept. 7-13 was 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.