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Written by Joanne Wallenstein

Published: 15 October 2014

Created: 15 October 2014

Last Updated: 15 October 2014

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Thefts
On Oct. 8, a Normandy Lane man reported caterers stole approximately $3,500 worth of alcohol from his house following a party Sept. 27.

While a 52-year-old Hamilton Road man was getting his hair cut at Henry's Barber Shop on Scarsdale Avenue, Oct. 11, his blue Land's End jacket and car keys were stolen from the waiting area. The theft occurred between 9:15 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Identity thefts
On Oct. 8, a Mamaroneck Road man reported someone used his Social Security number to file a fraudulent income tax return. The man discovered it after receiving an IRS letter inquiring about an alleged, unnaturally large tax refund.
On Oct. 9, a Greenacres Avenue woman received a call from her tax accountant, advising that the IRS needed to confirm her identity because of a second, fraudulent tax return filed under her Social Security number. She is following up with her accountant.
On Oct. 11, a Brite Avenue woman reported fraudulent activity on her Capital One Visa card.

Check forgery
On Oct. 8, a Madison Road woman reported someone stole two Chase Bank checks from her mailbox, forged them for higher dollar amounts and either cashed them or attempted to cash them. The incident occurred sometime between July 31 and Sept. 19.

Eggs
A caller reported his car got egged while parked on Autenreith Road between 4:30 p.m., Oct. 10, and 1 a.m., Oct. 11. There was visible yolk on the car's paint and broken egg shells on the ground.

Harassment
On Oct. 11, a resident received a call from a blocked number on his cell phone. The caller reportedly stated he was calling from a news station and wanted to know if the resident wanted to make a statement regarding some allegations that were made against him. The resident currently has an order of protection against his spouse, but the caller did not say the allegations came from the resident's spouse. Police advised the resident to contact his phone carrier to obtain information about the phone number from which the call originated, as the call may not have been legitimate.

Post-it notes
A Popham Road resident reported someone placed "illogical" Post-it notes on the front door of her apartment Oct. 9. The notes referred to proper garbage disposal in the building, she said. She wanted to document the incident in case the situation escalates.

Help
Police helped mediate a dispute between a Quaker Ridge woman and a home health aide Oct. 6.
At 7:30 a.m., Oct. 7, a woman was found sleeping next to a bike rack near the Recreation Department entrance of Village Hall. The woman told police she was passing through town and needed to rest. She refused assistance and continued on her way.
A Fenimore Road resident was concerned that a neighbor's garage door was open for several hours Oct. 7. Police checked the house and found the homeowner working in his garage. The homeowner said the garage door was left open for ventilation purposes.
The youth officer asked for a police car to be sent to an Edgewood house for a child refusing to go to school because of an ongoing dispute with friends Oct. 8. The youth officer is following up.

Dog struck
An unleashed Vernon Road dog ran out of its yard and was struck by a village owned vehicle Oct. 8. The homeowner took the dog to a vet prior to patrol's arrival. The village-owned vehicle was undamaged. The condition of the dog was unknown at the time of the report.

Cars and roadways
Police closed Harwood Court because a carting and recycling truck leaked hydraulic fluid on the street Oct. 6. Highway department workers and firefighters evaluated the situation, applied absorbent material on the spill and notified the carting company of its responsibility to clean up the spill.
On Oct. 7, police notified the highway department about loose dirt and rocks littering Cooper Road.
Police helped a driver change a flat tire on Popham Road at 11:30 p.m., Oct. 7.
Around 12:30 a.m., Oct. 8, police discovered an old refrigerator lying on Post Road. Police removed the doors as a safety precaution and notified the highway department for pickup. Police noted the refrigerator seemed to have been discarded by someone passing through the area and not by a local homeowner.
Police called a taxi for a White Plains man who stopped his Lexus near Post and Mamaroneck roads because he was unable to drive due to confusion and disorientation around 6 a.m., Oct. 8. The man said he had health problems but refused medical attention. Police helped the man park his car on Tompkins Road. The man made arrangements for someone else to pick up the car.
On Oct. 9, police stopped a driver for using a cell phone on East Parkway. The driver, from Woodbridge, Conn., gave police his Connecticut driver's license and said he was driving a rental car. A database check of the man's license revealed his driving privileges were suspended in New York and New Jersey for failure to answer summonses in Harriman and Greenwood Lake. Police issued the man summonses for both using a mobile device while driving and third-degree unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Police instructed the man to park his car and call someone to pick him and his car up. He is due in court Oct. 29.
Ten car accidents were reported in the village this week.

License plates
On Oct. 9, a Chateaux Circle resident reported she did not remove the license plates from her 1999 Nissan Maxima before the car was destroyed by an auto salvage and recycling company in California. The resident said she needed to file a police report about the missing plates in order to properly cancel her car insurance.
A Heathcote Road resident reported losing a motorcycle license plate somewhere in the village Oct. 10.

Civil matter
An Edgewood Road man complained that a neighbor placed stepping stones on his property and would not remove them Oct. 6. The neighbor said he placed the stones at the property line in order to create a walkway to the bus stop. Police advised both men it was a civil matter and advised them to follow up in civil court if necessary. The next day, the man who complained about the stepping stones placed traffic cones and "no trespassing" signs across the stone pathway and sidewalk. The neighbor said the cones and signs blocked his wife's path to the bus stop and prevented his child from safely crossing the street at the crosswalk on his way to school. Police instructed the man to remove the cones and install the "no trespassing" signs in a way that would not obstruct pedestrian traffic. The men said they were hiring lawyers to resolve the matter.

Village code
Police advised a worker on Ogden Road he could not use power equipment until 8 a.m., Oct. 6. The worker advised police he would wait in his car until 8 a.m. before beginning work.
Walworth Avenue residents complained of noise from a River Road party at 11 p.m., Oct. 12. Police informed the homeowner of the complaint. She apologized for the noise and stated her daughter's guests were currently getting rides home because the party was over.

Lost and found
A Scarsdale firefighter found a cell phone near the intersection of Post Road and Boulevard and brought it to headquarters Oct. 10.

Fire
Firefighters investigated a reported possible natural gas leak on Park Road Oct. 6. Gas detection meters did not indicate the presence of gas.
Firefighters traced a gas odor in a Black Birch Lane garage to a leaking lawn mower Oct. 7. Firefighters removed the lawn mower from the garage and placed it outside.
Elevated carbon monoxide levels in a Mamaroneck Road house were caused by a faulty ventilation flue connected to a gas burner and hot water heater Oct. 7. Con Edison shut gas to both appliances and red tagged them. During investigation, firefighters also found elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide in the basement, due to an improperly sealed sewer trap. Firefighters sealed the trap. The building department was notified for follow-up on the flue system.
Firefighters notified Con Edison about a reported natural gas odor on Spencer Place Oct. 8.
A gas odor in a Brambach Road house was caused by a stove knob that had not been completely turned off Oct. 8.
Firefighters investigated an electrical burning odor in a Black Walnut Road house Oct. 9. They discovered a bathroom ceiling fan was venting directly into an insulated area between joists without a proper exhaust hose or pipe. As a precaution, firefighters removed dust-caked insulation from this area and shut related circuit breakers. Firefighters checked other areas of the house for unusual heat, smoke or charring. They confirmed all investigated areas were safe. Consultation with a licensed electrician was recommended.
A gas-powered pressure washer caused carbon monoxide to enter a Hamilton Road house Oct. 11. Firefighters instructed workers to relocate the pressure washer, and they ventilated the house. Con Edison confirmed the safety of the house.
A foul odor in a Rochambeau Road house was caused by a faulty toilet seal Oct. 11. The resident informed firefighters a plumber had already been called. The plumber was due to fix it the following week.
A report of burning leaves on Tunstall Road turned out to be a properly contained wood fire in a portable fireplace Oct. 12. Firefighters confirmed the fire was under control.
Firefighters forced open a Cushman Road bedroom door after a child accidentally locked himself inside Oct. 12. Firefighters confirmed the door's locking mechanism was not working properly and advised the homeowner to repair it.
This week firefighters assisted at three car accidents in the village and on parkways. They responded to 22 false alarms caused by device malfunction, burnt toast, cooking smoke, accidental manual activation, steam from an iron and construction work.

Scarsdale Village Justice Court
Christina R. Arciuolo pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of driving while ability impaired. Her license was suspended for 90 days, and she was fined $560.She was granted a one-year conditional discharge and ordered to attend a MADD Victim Impact Panel and a drinking and driving program organized by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles.
Demetrius Borden returned on warrant for violation of probation. The case was adjourned to Oct. 15.
Danielle V. DeSantis pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of driving without a license and was fined $215.
Shoshanna Fischman pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of a registration violation and was fined $215.
David M. Goldberg pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of a registration violation and was fined $215.
Jermaine A. Higgins pleaded guilty to aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and was fined $293.
Bladimir P. Prada pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated (first offense). His license was revoked for six months, and he was fined $900. He was put on two years probation and ordered to attend a MADD Victim Impact Panel and a drinking and driving program organized by the NYS DMV. He was ordered to install an ignition interlock device on his car for one year.
Franklin J. Rodriguez pleaded guilty to aggravated DWI and was fined $1,400. His license was revoked for six months. He was granted a one-year conditional discharge and ordered to attend a MADD Victim Impact Panel and a drinking and driving program organized by the NYS DMV. He was ordered to install an ignition interlock device on his car for one year.
Luis Ayala pleaded guilty to using a gas-powered leaf blower and was fined $75.
Alejan Pajarito-Xochimir pleaded guilty to using a gas-powered leaf blower and was fined $75.
Ruben Soto pleaded guilty to using a gas-powered leaf blower and was fined $75.
The district attorney's office dismissed charges in one case where a defendant was charged with a vehicle and traffic violation.

One case involving an underage defendant was sealed.

The court issued two warrant letters to defendants who did not appear in court as directed.
Adjournments included some cases concerning the following charges: aggravated DWI, DWI (first offense), DWI with a blood alcohol content of .09 of one percent, operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs, third-degree criminal mischief, second-degree criminal trespassing, fourth-degree stalking, second-degree aggravated harassment, second-degree criminal contempt, third-degree falsely reporting an incident, second-degree identity theft, second- and third-degree possession of a forged instrument, fourth-degree grand larceny, possession of ID data, first-degree operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs, second-degree possession of marijuana, fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, various vehicle and traffic violations and village code violations.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 6-12 and the Scarsdale Village Justice Court calendar from Oct. 8 was compiled from official information.

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Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig

Published: 22 October 2014

Created: 22 October 2014

Last Updated: 23 October 2014

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Grand Larceny: Suriela Suriel, 30, of Freeport, was arrested on charges of third-degree grand larceny Oct. 15. Suriel is accused of receiving a fraudulent check for $4,850, written against a Mamaroneck Road resident's bank account in July. Suriel allegedly deposited the check into her Citibank account on July 23 and proceeded to make three withdrawals totaling $4,800. The owner of the bank account experienced a financial loss of $4,850 due to the fraudulent activity. Following her arrest, Suriel was arraigned at Scarsdale Village Justice Court before Judge John Galloway. Bail was set at $2,000 cash or bond, and a temporary order of protection was issued, in favor of the victim. Suriel was unable to post bail; so she was taken to Westchester County Jail. According to the arrest report, Suriel and the victim were not acquainted with each other.

Attempted Bank Robbery: Greenburgh Police report an attempted robbery at the Chase Bank

at 409 Tarrytown Road on Wednesday October 22 at 5:30 pm. Employees and customers told police that the suspect handed a bankteller a note demanding money. No weapon was displayed. He then fled on foot and no money was taken. The suspect was described as having a thin build, approximately 5'11, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a black screen covering over the face, and beige/light colored pants. The Greenburgh Detective Division is actively investigatingthismatter and asks anyone with information to contact them at 914 682-5331.

Stolen jewels:
On Oct. 14, a Walworth Avenue woman reported seven pieces of jewelry had been stolen from her house in September. The missing jewelry included the following pieces: one gold and diamond necklace, one gold necklace with five semi-precious stones, two pairs of diamond earrings, a diamond and sapphire bracelet with matching earrings and a diamond tennis bracelet. The woman said she last wore the jewelry in May. She provided police with rough information about people who have been in her house since that time.

Stolen mower:
On Oct. 14, a landscaper called police from his truck, while following a vehicle whose occupants allegedly stole landscaping equipment from him the previous day. Police stopped the landscaper and the followed vehicle on Mamaroneck Road. They stood by for New Rochelle Police who were handling the report of the alleged theft.

Stolen goods:
On Oct. 18, a Cambridge Road man reported items were stolen from him during a recent move. He wanted to compile a full list of missing items and research the moving company before filing a report.

Criminal mischief:
On Oct. 13, an Olmsted Road man reported someone opened his unlocked 1984 BMW, cut the dashboard and stole loose coins while the car was parked in his driveway sometime between Oct. 6 and 12. The man said a similar incident occurred four years ago, when his wallet was stolen from the car. The man estimated the damage to be around $2,000.

Dispute at DeCicco's:
On Oct. 16, an employee of DeCicco's Marketplace reported an escalating argument with his manager Oct. 13. The employee said he was using his cell phone at work because of a family emergency. The manager told the employee to get off his cell phone, as per company policy. When the employee went to the restroom, the manager allegedly followed him and continued the argument. The employee alleged he was pushed into a metal storage rack during the argument, told to punch out of work and go home. Later, the men encountered each other at the train station. They started arguing about the incident again, until the employee boarded the train. The employee said he was feeling discomfort in his shoulder following the incident and needed medical attention. Police consulted the store owner about reviewing video footage for follow-up.

Harassment:
On Nov. 15, a business owner reported two white men in their fifties, one with a heavy Russian accent, have been coming to her business and asking many questions about the business and its clients. The woman said the men speak very aggressively, and it makes her uncomfortable. She believes her former partner may be sending the men to intimidate her. Police advised her to call headquarters if the men return.

Fraudulent tax return:
On Oct. 15, a Rectory Lane couple reported their Social Security numbers were used to file a fraudulent tax return. The couple's accountant discovered the problem when he was unable to file the couple's legitimate 2013 tax return due. The couple was advised to contact the IRS and monitor their credit report.

Broken windows:
On Oct. 16, a Brewster Road woman discovered the rear window of her car had been shattered. Police did not detect any sign of criminal mischief. Instead, the damage seemed to have been caused by a nearby tree with numerous dead limbs.

An errant softball cracked the windshield of a 2000 Ford Explorer parked at a youth softball event at Supply Field Oct. 19. The driver wanted to file a report for documentation purposes only.

Asleep:
At 10:45 p.m., Oct. 14, police advised a woman sleeping on a bench outside Scarsdale Public Library that she was not allowed to sleep there. She left the property, and patrol departed.

Medication:
A Quaker Ridge woman called 911 to complain about her medication schedule Oct. 15. The woman's mother said the medication was not due to be given until 3 p.m., and it was only 10 a.m. The mother said her daughter was being "unruly and verbally abusive." Police advised the woman to refrain from yelling at her mother and to not call 911 for non-police matters.

UPS truck:
A Brewster Road woman alleged a UPS truck damaged her sprinkler system and grass after driving over her lawn Oct. 16. Police did not notice any obvious damage to the sprinkler system. The report noted only a muddy tire imprint deemed to be "minor." Nevertheless, the homeowner requested a report for follow-up with UPS.

Rifles:
On Oct. 17, an Edgewood resident surrendered two rifles to headquarters for destruction. The resident said he had owned the guns for several years and no longer wanted them.

Missing child:
At approximately 6 p.m., Oct. 17, a woman called police because she could not find her 8-year-old son. Police called the house of a Sherbrooke Road friend, discovered the son was there and reunited him with his mother.

Unwanted calls:
A woman reported receiving phone calls asking for her deceased husband Oct. 19. Police called the number from which the calls originated and learned it belonged to a nonprofit organization. The caller was canvassing for donations and had not realized the husband had died.

Stuck elevator:
Police and firefighters opened the elevator in Christie Place garage to release an elderly man who was stuck inside Oct. 19. The man said he had parked his car in the garage and was attempting to leave the garage when the elevator stopped unexpectedly. After the man was released, patrol walked him home to Popham Road. In the meantime, the elevator was put out of service, and "out of order' signs were placed on its doors. A maintenance crew was scheduled for the next business day.

Cars and roadways:
Patrol spoke with a construction foreman and a blacktop crew about workers' vehicles parked on Park Road in a manner that obstructed traffic Oct. 14. The foreman and crew stated they would soon move their vehicles into the driveway and use flagmen in the meantime.

Patrol informed the highway department about damaged wires hanging at the corner of Nelson and Rodney roads Oct. 15.

On Oct. 17, a woman locked her keys inside her car on Heathcote Road. Police called for roadside assistance.

The water department was notified that a worker struck a water main on Hampton Road Oct. 18.

A parked green Mini Cooper was idling on Autenreith Road for more than an hour Oct. 18. Police tracked down the owner, who returned to the car and turned it off. He said he left in a rush and mistakenly got out of the car without shutting down the engine.

A caller reported a sinkhole on Fox Meadow Road, near Ogden Road, Oct. 19. Police investigated the hole and determined it was the result of road work in progress. Police notified the highway department and inquired about metal plates to cover the hole.
Four car accidents were reported in the village this week.

License plates:
On Oct. 14, an employee from a Popham Road Church told police the church had recently sold ten cars but had not removed the license plates prior to sale. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles contacted him, stating there were outstanding tickets on some of the cars. He was advised by the DMV to report the plates as lost and submit the report for proper resolution.

Dog:
A Jefferson Road man found a loose German Shepherd in his yard and held until police picked it up Oct. 14. Shortly after taking the dog to headquarters, the dog's owner arrived and retrieved the dog. Police issued the owner a summons for having a dog at large.

Village code:
On Oct. 14, callers reported political signs posted in public space on Greenances Avenue and Berkeley and Brayton roads. Police removed the signs and took them to headquarters, in accordance with village code.

On Oct. 17, police advised Rural Road construction workers that village code prevents the use of power equipment before 8 a.m. The workers said they would abide by village code.

At 10:15,  pm on Oct. 17, a person reported lights were still on at the tennis courts on Wayside Lane. Patrol went to the courts and spoke to two tennis players. They said they had lost track of time, turned off the lights and left the courts.

Lost and found:
Police used a store discount tag to identify the owner of keys found in village center and return the keys to him Oct. 14.

A person found a black cardholder wallet at the intersection of Greenacres Avenue and Farley Road Oct. 15. Police vouchered the wallet at headquarters for safekeeping.

On Oct. 15, a high school student reported losing a black bi-fold wallet near the football field at Scarsdale High School. It contained his driver's license, Social Security card, school ID and a credit card.

The owner of a lost iPhone and wallet came to headquarters to pick up her property Oct. 15.

A person found a ring containing car and house keys on Scarsdale Avenue and brought it to headquarters Oct. 16.

A person found a wallet in the area of Pelhamdale Ave, in the village of Pelham, and brought it to headquarters Oct. 18.

Fire

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a reported indoor gas odor on Fox Meadow Road Oct. 13.

A contractor digging for a water line accidentally broke a gas line on Innes Road Oct. 14. The contractor crimped and secured the gas line prior to the fire department's arrival. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.

Firefighters removed a generator from a garage because it was leaking gasoline Oct. 16. They applied absorbent to the spill.

Firefighters checked a Griffen Avenue house after a fluorescent bulb malfunctioned and started releasing smoke Oct. 17. They confirmed the house and the light fixture were safe.

Firefighters isolated a sparking wire in a Huntington Avenue basement that was under renovation Oct. 18. They shut off the circuit breaker attached to the affected wire and advised the resident to consult with the electrician working on the project.

This week, firefighters assisted at two car accidents in the village. They responded to 10 false alarms caused by device malfunction, cooking smoke, construction dust, system testing and shower steam.

Scarsdale Village Justice Court

Marcus Green pleaded guilty to the reduced charges of driving without a license and disobeying a traffic control device. He was fined $436.

Sujan P. Mehta pleased guilty to the reduced charges of driving without a license and disobeying a traffic control device. He was fined $458.

Omar Anthony Pulido was arraigned on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), DWI with a blood alcohol level of at least .08 of one percent and speeding (56/30). His license was suspended pending prosecution. Pulido was assigned, for evaluation, to Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities. The case was adjourned to Nov. 19.

Ashley E. Stevens was arraigned on charges of DWI (first offense). Her license was suspended pending prosecution. Stevens was assigned, for evaluation, to Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities. The case was adjourned to Nov. 12.

Two cases involving youth offenders were sealed.

The court issued five warrant letters to defendants who did not appear in court as directed. Also, three defendants charged with village code violations did not show up for their scheduled court appearances.

Adjournments included some cases with the following charges: first-degree operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs, DWI (first offense), aggravated DWI, DWI with a blood alcohol level of at least .08 of one percent, third-degree possession of marijuana, violation of probation, second-degree possession of a forged instrument, petit larceny, third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, fifth-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, various vehicle and traffic offenses and village code violations.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 13-19 and the Scarsdale Village Justice Court calendar from Oct. 15 was compiled from official information.

Make a difference! Police sponsor donation drive for women's shelter

The Scarsdale Police Benevolent Association is sponsoring an important donation drive for My Sister's Place, a nonprofit agency that advocates and provides shelter for victims of domestic violence in Westchester County. Targeted around Halloween, the PBA asks parents to encourage their children to forgo the purchase of the many mischief-making items such as eggs, shaving cream, "silly string," matches, cigarette lighters, toothpaste, hair spray and toilet paper. Instead, this money can be better used toward the purchase of items that will benefit women and children who must seek solace in the shelter. My Sister's Place will gratefully accept any of the following items:
1. Diapers - My Sister's Place is in constant, dire need of diapers; and the supply has been impossibly low. All sizes will be accepted, but the larger sizes (4,5,6) are most in demand.
2. Baby wipes
3. New twin-size sheet sets
Donated goods can be dropped off in the lobby of Scarsdale Police Headquarters, located at Tompkins and Fenimore Roads, day or night, from now until Nov. 18, 2014. The PBA will deliver all donations to the shelter, along with the PBA's own contributions to the cause. Residents of the shelter have been extremely grateful for the generous support afforded by the Scarsdale Community in the past, and the PBA is looking forward to another successful drive this year.

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Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig

Published: 08 October 2014

Created: 08 October 2014

Last Updated: 08 October 2014

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Burglary on Harvest Drive: Police rushed to a Harvest Drive house in response to an activated burglar alarm shortly after 7 p.m., Oct. 4. Investigation found a dining room casement window pried from its frame and hanging from hinges. Police watched the house and waited for backup, before they entered. Some officers went in through the open window, where a large plant had been pushed out of place; and other officers went through the front door. Inside the house, police found the master bedroom in disarray. A pillow case was missing from one of the pillows; a jewelry box was found empty on the bed; numerous drawers and doors had been opened; and a fireproof locked box was left outside a closet. One diamond stud earring and a check written to the homeowner were found on the floor. Police checked the rest of the house and confirmed the suspects were no longer there. Outdoors, the lawn showed disturbance leading from the roadway to the dining room window – ostensibly the path travelled by the suspects. Police called the homeowner who said the dining room window had been previously damaged and was possibly left ajar. The homeowner planned to provide a list of stolen items as soon as he returned home and took inventory. In the meantime, police secured the house and are following up.

Bronx man arrested for check fraud: On Sept. 29, police arrested Rabon Brown, 22, of the Bronx, on charges of second-degree criminal possession of a forged document and petit larceny. Police picked up Brown from outside his residence, where he was smoking a cigarette. When police arrived, they questioned Brown about a copy a fraudulent check and Brown stated, "It wasn't mines" [sic]. Based on other evidence, Brown was handcuffed, arrested and brought to headquarters for questioning. Police read Brown his Miranda Warning, and Brown participated in an interview for approximately 20 minutes. Brown was arraigned at Scarsdale Village Justice Court, and Judge John Galloway set bail at $2,500 cash or bond. Brown was unable to make bail, so he was committed to Westchester County Jail. He is scheduled to return to court Oct. 15.

Stolen wedding clothes, ring: A silver-colored carry-on suitcase containing $7,500 worth of handmade wedding clothes was stolen from a Herkimer Road driveway Sept. 29. The owner placed the suitcase on her driveway at approximately 11 a.m. She accidentally left it there when she and her husband went to work. At approximately noon, her husband returned to the house to retrieve the forgotten suitcase, but it was not there. Police said they would contact the sanitation department to ascertain if trash had been picked up from the house and if the suitcase had possibly been mistaken for trash.
A Barry Road woman reported her $30,000 ring went missing after her daughter borrowed it on Oct. 27, 2013. According to the daughter's account, the daughter placed the ring on her bedroom dresser while living in a building on Thompson Street in New York City on Oct. 28, 2013. She returned to retrieve the ring from the dresser a few hours later, but it was no longer there.

IRS Scams, altered check: A person posing as an IRS representative called a Farragut Road woman, alleging she would be arrested if she did not pay money owed to the IRS Sept. 29. In fact, the woman did not owe any money in back taxes, so police advised the call was most likely a scam.
On Oct. 1, a Boulevard couple reported someone altered one of their personal checks. Police are following up.
On Oct. 4, a Mamaroneck Road man reported someone used his and his wife's Social Security numbers to file a fraudulent tax return for the purpose of receiving a refund. The IRS confirmed that, despite the suspect's attempt to defraud the government, the IRS caught onto the scam and did not issue a fraudulent refund check.

Unwanted texts: While police were patrolling Fox Meadow Road shortly after midnight, Oct. 4, a Garth Road woman approached an officer to report receiving unwanted text messages at 10:30 p.m., Oct. 3. According to the woman, the messages contained multiple photos of her 19-year-old daughter posing in a bathing suit, followed by the question, "Aren't you proud?" The woman said the photos had been posted on social media sites but had since been taken down. The woman said her other daughter also received similar messages about the pictures. Patrol advised the woman that although she did not like the content of the messages, no crimes had been committed. The woman asked police to call the number from which the messages originated and ask the sender to stop sending such messages. Police attempted to call the number but got a busy signal. Police advised the woman to block texts and calls from the sender's number.

Confused: A cleaning woman at a Kent Road house reported an unknown elderly gentleman entered the house and was walking around inside Oct. 1. When police got to the house, the man answered the door and identified himself as the homeowner. Shortly thereafter, the homeowner returned. She explained she bought the house in August, and the man, who was the former owner, was confused about the change of ownership. Patrol spoke with the man, and this triggered his memory to recall moving out of the house to an apartment in White Plains. Through the help of the new owner's former real estate agent, police contacted the man's wife. When she arrived to pick up her husband, she advised he suffers from dementia and had been mistakenly dropped off at the wrong address by his driver. Patrol offered the couple further assistance, but they declined.

Bones: A White Road woman reported finding bones in her yard Oct. 3. The woman was having excavation work done in her yard when she noticed skeletal remains in one of the excavation holes. The woman said she jumped into the six-foot hole and began looking bone fragments. She placed these fragments into two medium-sized Ziploc bags and brought them to headquarters. Police took the suspected bone fragments to the medical examiner's office to determine the nature and origin of the bones. The medical examiner determined the bones were non-human skeletal remains. Police advised the woman of their findings.

Taxi fare dispute: A passenger and a taxi driver were arguing over the fare on Hutchinson Avenue at 10:30 p.m., Sept. 30. While police stood by, the passenger agreed to pay the fare from New York City to Scarsdale, but he decided to hire Central Taxi to take him from Scarsdale to Connecticut.

Walker: A man walking on Scarsdale Avenue said he needed to lie down to rest in the grassy area near the Scarsdale/Eastchester border at 5 a.m., Oct. 1. The man said he did not drive a car and travelled only by foot. He declined medical assistance and refused help getting home.

Parking garage: On Oct. 1, a driver called police from an Overhill parking garage because the parking attendant would not allow her to leave, she said. When police got to the garage, the driver had already left. The garage attendant said the driver had refused to pay one dollar for the printed ticket needed to exit the garage, because she changed her mind about parking there after she entered the garage. The attendant said he permitted the driver to leave, in order to avoid further discussion.

Missing mother: A Lorraine Place woman asked for help finding her 67-year-old mother Oct. 1. The mother, who was visiting from China, left for the train station that morning and had not been seen for five hours. Eventually, police determined the mother had gotten lost. The mother was eventually located several hours later.

Suspicious: A man was seen "digging through garbage cans" on Depot Place Sept. 29. Police canvassed the area but did not find him.
A man sleeping in a black Mercedes-Benz on Claremont Road was a taxi driver who arrived early to pick up a passenger and decided to take a nap Sept. 30.
A caller reported a "suspicious bag" hanging from a tree near the dead end of Tunstall Road Sept. 30. Patrol examined the bag. Empty and in poor condition, it was discarded in a nearby dumpster.
A Ridgedale Road man asked police to check his house after his garage door mysteriously opened at 8:30 p.m., Oct. 5. Police found nothing suspicious in the house or garage. They advised the man to change his garage door code, lock his doors and arm his home security system.

Pedestrian struck: A 63-year-old Garth Road woman was struck by a 2004 Volvo at the intersection of Garth and Freightway roads Oct. 5. The driver of the Volvo was a 17-year-old Scarsdale boy. He said he completed a full stop on Freightway and was making a right turn onto Garth Road when he hit the woman in the crosswalk. Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps treated the woman at the scene. The woman refused further medical assistance and did not want to be taken to the hospital for evaluation. Two witnesses who observed the accident completed voluntary traffic statements. No citations were issued at the time of the accident.

Cars and roadways
Police notified Verizon about a loose wire on Bradley Road Oct. 1.
On Oct. 2, police issued a summons to a car parked too close to a stop sign on Oxford Road.
A driver stopped on Secor Road thought her car was moving backward instead of forward Oct. 2. Police advised the driver to turn off her engine and place the car's gear in "drive." When she did, the car worked properly.
A Rochambeau Road resident complained of congestion on the street due to a neighbor's tag sale Oct. 3. The organizer of the tag sale said he was expecting an influx of cars for the event. Police advised him to place "no parking" signs on one side of the street to lessen the sale's impact on traffic.
On Oct. 3, police issued citations to the drivers of cars parked in violation of two-hour parking restrictions on Lockwood and Stonehouse roads and Church Lane.
Police notified the highway department about a flooded drain, during heavy rain, on Tisdale Road Oct. 4.
Police notified the water department about a large amount of water collecting on Brewster Road Oct. 5.
Ten car accidents were reported in the village this week.

Animals
Police shot an injured raccoon on Sharon Lane Sept. 29. The sanitation department disposed of the carcass.
After a neighbor complained about loud barking from a Kensington Road dog, patrol informed the homeowner, and the dog was brought inside Oct. 5.

Village code
Patrol issued summonses to landscapers using gas-powered leaf blowers on Wayside Lane Sept. 29 and Post Road Oct. 3.
Police issued a summons to a person soliciting without a permit on Murray Hill Road Sept. 30.
On Oct. 2, a Palmer Avenue resident complained about noise from Balducci's deliveries between 5:30 a.m. and 7 a.m. every morning. Patrol advised the manager that village code forbids deliveries prior to 6:30 a.m. The manager said he would inform his boss, who could change delivery schedules.

Lost and found
A passenger left her purse in a Central Taxi cab Sept. 29. While attempting to locate the owner, the owner's son called police to report the lost purse. The son picked up his mother's purse from headquarters and confirmed nothing was missing.
A man reported losing his Blackberry phone somewhere in the village Sept. 29.

Fire
Firefighters forced their way into a Meadow Road house to turn off a stove with an unattended pot left cooking Sept. 29. No damage was caused to the house.
A gas odor at Post Road and Boulevard was caused by Con Edison venting a gas line Sept. 29.
Firefighters shut the gas supply to a malfunctioning stove on Secor Road Sept. 29. Con Edison was dispatched.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a kitchen gas leak in a Stonehouse Road house Sept. 30.
To assist Con Edison, firefighters checked the Harwood Building and various buildings on Spencer Place and Popham and Autenreith roads for possible gas migration Sept. 30. The source of the suspected gas leak was a gas line break inside a Spencer Place sanitary sewer. No sign of gas migration was found in any of the investigated buildings.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of an electrical transformer fire on Mamaroneck Road Sept. 30.
A magnetic coil transfer switch melted in an electrical panel in a Meadow Road basement Oct. 1. Firefighters confirmed power to the panel was shut off and there was no extended damage. An electrician was en route to service the panel.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a possible gas leak in a Stonehouse Road house Oct. 2.
Firefighters helped residents of an Edgewood house take shelter in a neighbor's house while Con Edison was addressing a gas leak in their house Oct. 5.
On Oct. 5, firefighters traced the source of smoke on Brambach Road to a backyard fire pit. Firefighters advised that wood must be burned in a metal fire pit for safety. The resident responsible for burning the wood promised to use a proper fire pit in the future.
Firefighters assisted at three car accidents in the village and on parkways this week. They responded to one false carbon monoxide alarm and 18 false alarms caused by device malfunction, heating system maintenance, construction dust, cooking smoke and burnt toast.

Scarsdale Village Justice Court
On Wednesday, Oct. 1, the Scarsdale Village Justice Court calendar consisted of 23 defendants charged with criminal and/or vehicle and traffic offenses and four defendants charged with village code violations.
Mario J. Fernandez pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of a registration violation. He was granted a conditional discharge and fined $93.
Donald M. Fitch pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of a registration violation. He was fined $168.
Bladimir P. Prada appeared on charges of aggravated driving while intoxicated, DWI (first offense) and a stop/park violation. The case was adjourned to Oct. 8, when Prada is anticipated to pay fines and enter a plea. The original charges date back to Dec. 21. 2013.
Franklin J. Rodriguez appeared on charges of aggravated DWI, DWI (first offense), DWI with a blood alcohol level of at least .08 of one percent and unlicensed driving. The case was adjourned to Oct. 8, when Rodriguez is anticipated to pay fines, enter a plea and face sentencing. The original charges date back to Jan. 26, 2014.
Gino J. Uli pleaded guilty to the reduced charges of driving without a license and disobeying a traffic control device. He was granted a conditional discharge for driving without a license and fined a total of $286.
Segundo N. Vaccela pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of a registration violation. He was fined $168.
Nicole Pencola returned on warrant and pleaded guilty to a registration violation. She was granted a conditional discharge and fined $93.
Upon proof shown, the court dismissed charges from two defendants. The incidents were unrelated. One involved vehicle and traffic charges; the other involved an alleged village code violation.
One case involving a youth offender was sealed.
Three warrant letters were issued to defendants who did not appear in court as directed.
Additionally, two defendants charged with village code violations did not show up for court as scheduled.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Sept. 29 – Oct. 5 and the Scarsdale Village Justice Court calendar from Oct. 1 was compiled from official information.

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