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Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig

Published: 18 July 2023

Created: 18 July 2023

Last Updated: 19 July 2023

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At 1:35 am on July 17, Jewels by Joanne, a popular jewelry store on Heathcote Road in Scarsdale, was burglarized. According to police multiple suspects use a pry tool to force their way into the store in the middle of the night.

The alarm went off and police responded however by the time they arrived the suspects had already gotten away. Police found that the front door was damaged and the interior of the store had been ransacked.

Missing were 50 items together valued at $300,000.

Police say, “We are investigating the leads regarding the suspects and related information that is still currently confidential.”

This is the second jewelry store to be hit this year. On March 26, 2023 Holsten's Jewelers on Harwood Court was also vandalized and merchandise was stolen.

Stolen car
A 2021 Land Rover was stolen from a Shawnee Road driveway the morning of July 16. The car was valued at $60,000.

Burglary
A Mamaroneck Road house was reported to have been burglarized on July 12. The homeowner confirmed that property had been stolen.

On July 17, a Heathcote Road store was burglarized and $300,000 worth of property was reported stolen. The front door was damaged and the store was ransacked.

Banks
On July 11, police met ATM maintenance technicians at a Christie Place bank who turned over skimming devices found in the bank vestibule.

On July 11, an employee at a Chase Road bank reported seeing a man wearing a ski mask and a hoodie spending an unusually long time in the bank’s ATM vestibule. Police checked the ATM machine and did not find anything suspicious.

Stolen
On July 12, a Scarsdale Avenue rental agency reported that a rented 2021 Subaru was not returned on time. It was rented by a Bronx man in May.

On July 14, an electric bicycle was reported stolen from East Parkway.

On July 15, a School Lane woman reported she ordered an Apple watch from Walmart. However, when the package was delivered, it was apparent that it had been tampered with. She found that the package contained only the empty box for the Apple Watch. She then contacted her bank and was informed her that she needed a police report for a refund.

Car break-in
On July 15, a Franklin Road caller reported his car had been broken into, while the doors were unlocked, the previous night. Patrol responded to the above location. Items were out of place or missing, including his vehicle's owner manual, registration and insurance card.

Identity theft and scams
On July 12, a father reported his daughter was the victim of identity theft. Specifically, on approximately July 8 to 10, multiple fraudulent check transactions took place at Chase bank locations in California and Long Island. It was reported that the daughter filled out a personal information form from a fraudulent text message she previously received. One check deposit in the amount of $6,225 was made, and two withdrawals totaling $10,745 were completed. Chase bank is in the process of issuing a refund.

On July 13, a Garth Road business owner called police about a possible scam. The owner said a person wanted to have an event at the location and would provide a band at a cost of $6,000. The person then sent a $15,205 check for the cost of the event and requested that the caller send $6,000 back for the band. The owner was advised by the bank that the $15,205 check bounced and thus did not send $6,000 to the person, realizing that this may be a scam.

On July 16, an Old Orchard Lane man reported receiving a letter in the mail requesting that $10,000 be mailed to an unknown person for the purpose of starting a business. It was a scam.

Harassment
On July 12, a Myrtledale Road woman reported that she was involved in a motor vehicle accident in the past and the other involved party has been constantly contacting her in regards to compensation, even though her insurance company already made payment. The reporting party had not yet advised the other party to stop contacting her, but while at headquarters, she sent a text message advising him she no longer wanted to be contacted.

On July 15, a caller reported that a male pushed him on Scarsdale Avenue and fled the scene. The caller stated he was not injured and declined medical attention.

Urinating in public
On July 14, a Park Road woman reported a white male pulled into her driveway, opened up both cars doors to shield himself, urinated and then left the area. The woman was able to identify a plate, which belongs to a rental company.

Help
Police checked the welfare of a Mohican Trail resident July 13.

On July 15, a Christie Place resident reported hearing noises indicating someone was n the patio. She called back to say no one was there. The noises were related to the weather.

A homeless person was sitting on the side of Post Road July 15. Police provided a courtesy ride to a shelter.

Cars and roadways
Police assisted a driver with a flat tire on Post Road July 10.
Police notified the highway department about an alleged hole, reported by a resident, on Heathcote Road and Bypass July 10.
On July 11, police assisted a driver of a commercial rental truck who sustained heavy roof damage while illegally driving on the Hutchison River Parkway, most likely from a bridge strike. The driver exited and was on Weaver Street.
On July 12, police asked a driver to move a parked car from Walworth Avenue because its location was blocking access out of a neighbor’s driveway.
On July 12, police encountered a stopped car blocking traffic on Post Road. The Massachusetts driver, who said a tow was en route, was issued summonses for lack of insurance, registration violations and other violations.
On July 13, Con Edison was informed about a broken electrical box on pole on Post Road.
Police assisted a drivers whose cars got stuck after driving through flooded roadways near Brookby Road and Heathcote Road July 14. They called a tow for a car stuck in water on Pinecrest Road.
Police removed a fallen branch from Olmsted Road July 14.
On July 14, a white box rental truck struck a bridge on the Hutchison River Parkway and exited at Weaver Street. Police found the truck parked at Heathcote School and stood by for Westchester County police.
On July 15, police issued summonses to a New York City driver for driving with a suspended registration, following a traffic stop in the Village.
Police removed a fallen branch from Hampton Road July 16.
Two car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.

Photos
A caller reported a blue van pulled into her driveway and took pictures of her house on Sheldrake Road July 16.

Trees
Police notified highway workers about a fallen tree blocking Harcourt and Hampton roads, for the purpose of removal, July 13.

On July 13, a Parkfield Road resident reported a county tree fell and damaged part of the resident’s fence. Westchester County police were notified for assistance.

Highway workers cleared a fallen tree from Griffen Avenue and Mamaroneck Road July 14.

Village code
Police removed illegally posted signs on Heathcote Road and discarded them July 10. They also advised a resident to remove a sign from the Village right of way on Walworth Avenue July 10. They removed illegally posted signs from Oxford Road and Berwick Road July 16. Summonses were issued as appropriate.

On July 11, police issued workers on White Birch Lane a verbal warning about starting work before the allowed time, as per Village code.

On July 15, police informed Harvest Drive residents that a neighbor had complained of noise. Music was turned off as a courtesy.

Animals
Police relocated a turtle from Axtell Road to a pond of Tisdale Road July 11.

On July 12, police assisted in removing a deer from a Murray Hill Road property.
A caller reported a squirrel circling the area with erratic behavior near Lyons Road playground equipment July 14. It was gone when police arrived. Police advised the caller to stay away from live animals and to not feed or chase them.

On July 14, a Walworth Avenue woman reported her dog was accidentally locked inside a parked and running car. The air conditioning was on so the car was cool. Patrol assisted in attempting to have spare keys or a locksmith brought to the location. Before such arrangements could be made, patrol had firefighters respond in order to remove the dog. Firefighters were able to unlock the vehicle, and it was found to be of a cool temperature inside, and the dog appeared in good health.

Lost and found
On July 11, a person walked into headquarters and reported a lost license plate.

On July 14, a person walked into headquarters and reported lost license plates due to trading in a car in Massachusetts.

A New Jersey caller reported leaving a black backpack containing diapers near a dumpster at Quaker Ridge School July 14. Police picked it up and held it for safekeeping.

Firefighters
On July 10, oil filled pan started smoking in a Cushman Road kitchen after the resident forgot about it. Firefighters helped ventilate to clear smoke from the house.
On July 10, firefighters helped a driver change a flat tire after she pulled into the fire station parking lot.

Firefighters assisted at two car accidents on the Bronx River Parkway July 10. One involved a driver hitting a parked Westchester County police car.

Firefighters addressed elevated carbon monoxide levels in a Normandy Lane house July 10.Firefighters shut the gas service to the pool house and stood by for Con Edison. Con Edison reps red tagged the shut off valve and informed the resident to get all the appliances, including the shut off valve, checked by a plumber prior to turning the gas back on.

On July 11, firefighters shut power to a sump pump with a burnt-out motor and advised replacement in a Carthage Road house.

On July 11, firefighters were directed to the third floor in a Walworth Avenue house.

At the top of the stairs, an electrical burning odor was detected. Firefighters traced the odor to an HVAC unit located in the attic storage room. They opened up the unit, and water came pouring out. The condensation pump was not working properly, and it flooded the HVAC unit with water, which shorted out part of the electric board. Firefighters shut power to the HVAC unit and advised the resident to have repaired.

On July 12, firefighters were dispatched to Mamaroneck Road and Palmer Ave for an outside odor of burning. Upon investigation, fire department crews determined the source of the odor to be a lawn mower with a fuel flooded motor.

On July 14, firefighters arrived to disconnect the battery of a constantly sounding alarm on Inness Road, but the battery was already dead when firefighters arrived.

Firefighters were called to a Stonehouse Road house for a smoking electrical panel July 14.

On July 14, firefighters found water intrusion into the alarm panel in the utility closet of a Brookby Road basement. They disconnected power to isolate the panel and advised the resident to call the alarm company for service and a general contractor to protect against any future water intrusion issues.

On July 14, firefighters assisted at numerous flood related calls, including helping a stranded motorist get out of a car stuck in three feet of floodwater on Brookby Road.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a Brewster Road house with elevated CO levels.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of burning electrical wires on Heathcote Road July 15.

On July 16, firefighters stood by for Con Edison to check an intermittent gas odor possibly caused by faulty range knobs in a Fox Meadow Road house.

This report covering police and fire department activity from July 10-16 has been compiled from official information.

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Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig

Published: 26 July 2023

Created: 26 July 2023

Last Updated: 26 July 2023

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Burglaries: A house for sale on Harvest Drive was burglarized. A real estate agent discovered the rear sliding glass door was broken and reported the burglary July 20. Property was confirmed stolen. Police discovered the homeowner’s shotgun on premises while investigating the incident and took the gun to hold for safekeeping.

On July 23, a Murray Hill Road resident reported he woke up to his dining room window being open and items missing from his home. These included a purse containing a wallet, a wallet containing $200, a wallet containing $40, debit cards and other miscellaneous items. He also observed a large knife outside the home near the window.

On July 23, another Murray Hill Road resident reported a burglary. Items were reported missing from the garage, including house, office and post office box keys; a driver’s license; debit and credit cards; and vehicle registration information.

Car break-ins
An unlocked, parked car on Gaylor Road was entered in the early morning hours of July 20, but the owner said nothing of value was taken.

On July 20, a Griffen Avenue resident reported that her father’s unlocked car door was ajar, and the glove compartment had been emptied out. Items taken included a black booklet containing the vehicle’s registration, insurance and manual. Otherwise, nothing of value was taken from the vehicle.

On July 20, a Tunstall Road woman reported her vehicle was entered overnight and ransacked. She also said another vehicle on the property was vandalized.

A Shawnee Road woman reported her 2021 BMW had been broken into overnight, from July 19 to July 20. Sunglasses, a roll of quarters and a $20 bill were stolen.

Stolen
On July 17, an Innes Road woman reported that India citizenship cards belonging to her and her daughter were stolen in a burglary reported in 2021. Since she neglected to include the citizenship cards among the list of stolen items when the burglary occurred, she now reported them as being stolen.

Postal fraud
While on routine patrol, police observed a glue trap affixed to the mail slot of a public mailbox on Palmer Avenue July 18. Police notified the USPS Police, who took note of the condition and alerted supervisors. The box was secured with police tape to deter mail theft.

Identity theft
On July 22, a Mamaroneck Road man reported one of his accounts had been compromised, and funds were illegally withdrawn. The man’s bank representative informed him that his contact information had been changed, and someone opened a second account in his name. Approximately $70,000 had been transferred out of his current account and deposited into the newly opened account. Additionally, an unauthorized ATM withdrawal caused a loss to the man of $1,200.

On July 23, an Oxford Road man reported someone opened a fraudulent AT&T account in his name resulting in a $2,541 charge.

Doorbell
Shortly before 10 p.m., July 17, an unknown party rang a Walworth Avenue woman’s doorbell and left. The woman said she did not answer the door, as she was not expecting anyone. When the party left her porch, he or she left behind a small child's toy made up of infant figurines glued together with glitter glue. She advised that she does have young children that are currently away at sleep-away camp. She advised that her concern might be that someone could be canvassing or marking her home, so she wished to document the incident. Patrol removed the toy and instructed the woman to contact police if additional instances occur.

Casings
On July 19, a caller reported seeing what appeared to be multiple gun casings on the ground on Chase Road. Officers went to the scene to investigate. The casings were immediately recognized to be casings used for nail guns and not firearms. Other construction debris was observed in the area, as the adjacent building recently had roof repairs. The casings were put in a trash receptacle.

Misunderstanding
Police were called to mediate an argument involving a Scarsdale Avenue gas station attendant and the father of a customer July 18. The father said that earlier that morning, while his daughter was getting gas, he believed the employee took a picture of his daughter’s debit card. Patrol then spoke with the employee who stated he never took any pictures. The employee voluntarily showed patrol his camera roll and “deleted pictures that did not include any pictures of a debit card.” The father said it was apparently a misunderstanding but would be canceling the card as a precaution.

Garbage
A Hutchinson Avenue resident reported men exited a vehicle outside her property, and she thought it was suspicious July 18. Video surveillance showed two white men get out of a white pick up truck, look at a pile of trash waiting for pick-up at the curb, get back in their truck and leave. Patrol advised the resident that the men were most likely looking at her trash to see if there was anything of interest to pick up.

Help
Humidity caused a Garden Road door to swell July 18. Police helped the homeowner open it without causing damage to either the door or the doorframe.

A woman walked into headquarters and reported concern that her citizenship documents were allegedly missing from a safety deposit box at her Popham Road bank July 20. She further advised that multiple people could have accessed her information, and she expressed a belief that “cameras are constantly watching her to infiltrate her personal documentation.” Police advised her to follow up with Webster Bank regarding security measures pertaining to her safety deposit box.

On July 22, a Cushman Road woman asked for help getting inside her house after being out of town. She was concerned that her elderly husband was not answering the door, although he should have been at home, she said. Police and firefighters gained entry through an interior garage door, causing only minor damage. Patrol located the woman's husband on the floor in an upstairs bedroom. He was conscious and alert. He said he had been in that position for over 24 hours. SVAC personnel evaluated him and transported him to White Plains Hospital Center for further treatment.

On July 23, a man near the train station approached police. The man stated he was looking for his 23-year-old son “who had recently left a Tai Chi cult and that the abrupt lifestyle change was upsetting him.” The father was not looking for any formal police assistance but asked that police inform him if they see his son. His son was described as 6'2" and 175 pounds, wearing a white long sleeve shirt, blue yoga pants, a blue bucket hat and a blue backpack.
On July 23, police observed numerous newspapers strewn about the driveway of a house in the Village, giving the appearance that the residence was unoccupied. Patrol collected the papers and moved them so they would not be visible from the roadway.

Civil matter
On July 19, a Barker Lane woman reported a neighbor cut trees on her side of the property line. Patrol responded and spoke with the woman who said that her neighbor's landscapers cut tree branches on her side of the fence. Patrol spoke with the neighbor to advise him of the woman's concern. Patrol advised the neighbor that he could cut what is overhanging his property, but not cut anything that is on the woman's side. The woman was aware that her complaint was a civil matter.

Cars and roadways
On July 17, police initiated a pursuit after two bikers ran a red light on Post Road and failed to comply when police attempted to pull them over. The pursuit never reached more than 30 mph and concluded when the bikers crossed the border into White Plains.

On July 17, a Pelham driver needed a tow on Meadow Road. Police called a tow truck for her. Police also realized the driver’s registration was suspended and issued her a summons.

Police contacted utility providers to correct low-hanging wires near the library July 17. The condition was promptly corrected while patrol blocked off the roadway.

Patrol assisted a driver with a flat tire on Herkimer Road July 17.

Police assisted driver exchange information following a minor accident involving a driver and an Amazon truck driver July 17.

On July 18, police helped a Village parking enforcement officer with an individual who refused to show the PEO an ID on Morris Lane while writing a summons.

Police notified Con Edison about a branch resting on wires on Fox Meadow Road July 18.

On July 19, police called a tow and a taxi for a disabled car, and its driver, at Post and Burgess roads.

Police removed a branch from Crane Road July 20.

On July 21, police called for roadside assistance to help a motorist change a flat tire on Wildwood Road.

On July 22, a caller reported erratic driving from a Nissan Rogue on Mamaroneck Road. Patrol went to the scene and located the car. Patrol observed the Nissan cross over the double yellow line into the oncoming traffic lane twice close to the intersection of Mamaroneck and Garden roads. Patrol initiated a motor vehicle stop and did not observe any signs of intoxication. Patrol issued a summons for the violation, and the passenger took over operation of the vehicle.

On July 22, police stood by on Ramsey Road while a food delivery driver changed a flat tire on his car.

On July 23, police contacted a tow to remove a disabled car from Post and Huntington roads.

Four car accidents were reported in the Village this week.

Bird
Police received a report of a large heron sitting in the middle of the Coralyn Road July 22. The bird did not appear injured and was able to fly. Patrol observed the bird take flight and perch in a nearby tree.

Lost and found
A cell phone was found at Mamaroneck Road and Griffen Avenue July 17. Police contacted the owner for pick up of the phone from headquarters.

A Bell Road woman reported losing her wallet on July 18. She said it was a black wallet and she lost it sometime the previous day.

On July 18, an Innes Road woman reported losing an “OCI card,” which is a multiple entry, multi-purpose, lifelong card for visiting India.”

On July 19, a Greenacres Avenue man reported losing his driver’s license.

On July 21, a cell phone was found on Murray Hill Road. The owner retrieved it from headquarters.

On July 23, an Aspen Road woman found a necklace and gave to police.

Village code
Police cautioned a Walworth Avenue homeowner about a contractor’s advertising sign placed in the Village right of way, in violation of Village code. The homeowner removed the sign, and no summonses were issued July 18.

On July 20 and 22, police removed illegally posted signs on Mamaroneck Road and discarded them.

On July 22, a caller reported unauthorized soccer classes without a permit at Davis Park. Police advised the coach to cease the class and obtain a permit.

On July 22, police removed illegally posted signs on Olmsted Road and discarded them.

Firefighters
On July 17, a contractor using an excavator accidentally punctured a gas line on White Road. The contractor covered the excavation with fill in an attempt to slow the leak. Con Edison shut gas to the line so repairs could be made, while firefighters secured a continuous water supply as a precaution.

On July 17, a car reportedly caught fire in the parking lot of Saxon Woods Pool on Mamaroneck Road in White Plains.

Firefighters found an SUV with smoke coming from electrical wiring inside the center console, underneath the interior paneling. No active fire was observed. However, a cluster of wires were charred and damaged. Firefighters disconnected the vehicle’s battery and recommended that the owner have the SUV towed to a repair destination of choice. However, since there was only minor damage to the electrical wiring at that one location inside the passenger compartment and since the vehicle could be driven, the owner decided that he would drive the vehicle to his residence in the Bronx.

On July 18, firefighters assisted at a car accident at Myrtledale and Mamaroneck roads.

On July 19, firefighters assisted at a car and Vespa accident on the Bronx River Parkway.

On July 21, firefighters helped a Mamaroneck Road resident with a problem involving an outdoor gas fireplace. Firefighters helped with shutting down the fireplace. During investigation, an odor of natural gas was incidentally noted near a natural gas powered grill adjacent to the residential structure. Firefighters isolated the leak to the gas manifold within the grill. The natural gas supply to the grill was shut off, and firefighters advised the homeowner to have the appliance serviced by an appliance technician.

On July 22, a Shawnee Road resident reported smoke coming from the basement boiler. Firefighters found an improper exhaust system for the oil burner, in the basement, that caused the smoke condition. Firefighters shut power to the oil burner and advised the resident to have the condition corrected prior to turning the appliance back on. The structure was checked for carbon monoxide.

On July 23, firefighters assisted at a car accident at Franklin Road and Harvest Drive.

This report covering police and fire department activity from July 17-23 has been compiled from official information.

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Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig

Published: 13 July 2023

Created: 13 July 2023

Last Updated: 18 July 2023

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The Post Office in the Golden Horseshoe Shopping Center is closed indefinitely after an accident at 1:20 pm on Thursday July 6. An elderly driver drove a black Audi over the sidewalk and into the exterior wall of the post office on Thursday July 6. The accident cracked the outside brick wall but also compromised the integrity of the building. Inside the glass door is broken, the window area is in disarray and the entry is taped off. Two postal workers who are working inside advised visitors not to step inside. They said that they do not know when the damage will be repaired.

Stolen
On July 9, patrol was approached by a man who reported that his bike was stolen from a bike rack on East Parkway. It was described as a gray specialized hybrid bike secured to the rack with a lock at approximately 10:30 a.m. The man said he went into Starbucks for approximately 5 minutes, and upon his return, he noticed his bike was no longer on the bike rack.

Earlier this week, a package marked as delivered to a Drake Road house was reported as stolen July 3.

Burglary activity
A Meadow Road resident reported finding damage to a rear door that could indicate a possible burglary attempt July 4. Criminal entry to the house was not successful.
On July 7, a Sheldrake Road woman reported her house had been burglarized.

Identity theft
On July 3, a Shawnee Road man reported suffering financial loss due to identity theft. He presented a letter received June 30 related the incident.

Altercations
On July 6, police separated two individuals fighting on the platform of the Scarsdale train station and waited for MTA police to arrive.

On July 6, police mediated a verbal dispute between two drivers whose cars were parked on Depot Place. One driver could not enter her car because the cars were parked too close together.

Suspicious
A sticky substance was found on a public mailbox at Woodland Place. Police blocked off the box and notified the post office July 8.

Wrong address
On July 5, a Rodney Road man reported receiving a FedEx envelope addressed to an unknown party, with the man’s address on the shipping label. Police advised him to return the envelope to FedEx.

Help
Police were asked to help with a male who would not follow the rules of the recreation department summer camp at Edgewood School July 3. Police spoke with the male, and he complied.

A mother visiting her daughter went out for a walk and got lost in the area of Cushman and Mamaroneck roads July 4. Police provided her with a courtesy ride home.

A caller reported a possibly intoxicated man lying down at a bus stop on Fenimore Road July 6. Police checked on the man and discovered he had a laceration on his head. He declined assistance and said he was waiting for the next bus, due to arrive in 10 minutes.

Landscapers working on Sheldrake Road reported discovering a hole in a resident’s second floor window, possible made by a rock July 7.

A woman was sitting on a bench crying during the Village center famer’s market July 8. Police offered assistance, but the woman just got up and walked away without saying anything.

Civil matter
On July 7, Brambach Road residents were trimming shrubs on the property line and arguing about it. Police mediated the dispute and advised them to only trim shrubs on their respective sides of the property line.

Cars and roadways
On July 3, a New Rochelle driver was observed on Popham Road driving with a cell phone in hand. A traffic stop was conducted and multiple summonses were issued, including a summons for unlicensed driving.

On July 4, a wire fell on Eastwoods Lane July 4. Police stood by for Con Edison.

A driver reported striking a fire hydrant at Walworth Avenue and Fenimore Road July 4. There were no injuries, and firefighters and water department workers arrived to address the hydrant.

Police conducted a traffic stop of a car travelling without functional taillights on Crane Road July 5. Multiple summonses, including a summons for unlicensed driving, were issued to the Spring Valley driver.

On July 5, a car battery died on Mamaroneck Road. Police stood by while the driver waited for her husband to arrive to jump the battery.

On July 6, police found a parked vehicle with scofflaw status in Village center. While police were on scene, the vehicle’s owner arrived and stated that she would pay the unpaid parking tickets immediately. Dispatch contacted Scarsdale Village Court and authorized the owner to come in and pay the tickets instead of having the vehicle towed.

On July 7, following a chain reaction rear-end collision involving four cars on Fenimore Road, police issued a summons to one Mount Vernon driver charged with driving with a suspended registration.

Police notified Con Edison about a fallen power line on Post Road July 8.

Police and firefighters secured a low-hanging utility wire on Weaver Street July 9.

Two car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.

Animals
Police notified the highway department about a dead rabbit on Morris Lane July 7.

Lost and found
A caller found undisclosed “property” under the Dine in the Dale tent located in Village center and gave it to police July 4.

On July 5, a Brewster Road resident reported she was supposed to receive her NYS non-driver ID in the mail. However, when she received the envelope, it was open and the ID was not inside.

Village code
An illegally posted sign on Fenimore Road was removed and discarded from a homeowner’s front lawn July 5. The homeowner said he did not place the sign there.

An illegally posted sign on Post Road was removed and discarded July 6. A summons was issued.

An illegally posted sign on Cushman Road was removed and discarded July 6. A summons was issued.

An illegally posted sign on Mamaroneck Road was removed and discarded July 7.

On July 8, police issued a verbal warning to a pest control solicitor who was attempting to sell services without a permit on Morris Lane.

A Park Road outdoor speaker was accidentally transmitting music outdoors after 3 a.m., July 10. Police advised the homeowner, and the music was shut off.

Firefighters
On July 3, a primary electrical wire was down and burning on Stratton Road.  Con Edison was requested due to the proximity of the burning wire to the gas service of a house service. Firefighters checked the adjacent telephone poles for damage and blocked the area. Con Ed de-energized the downed wire at the top of the pole and checked for damage to the underground gas service. Con Ed Gas reps found no evidence of damage to their underground mains and service in that area.

On July 3, firefighters helped a Meadow Road resident turn off a gas grill.

Firefighters assisted at a car accident at Fenimore Road and Palmer Avenue July 5. Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps took injured drivers to the hospital.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of burning wires on Sage Terrace July 6.

Firefighters shut water to a leaking hose at a Weaver Street house July 6 after the homeowners reported seeing an outdoor water condition on security cameras while they were away.

Firefighters assisted at a three-car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway July 6.
On July 9, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of an exploded transformer on Penn Boulevard.

On July 9, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of arcing wires on Harvest Drive.

On July 9, a Stratton Road resident reported her electric panel “blew out” and was smoking. Firefighters responded to the house. After entering the basement, personnel encountered light smoke with an odor of burning and noticed the electrical distribution panel with a hole blown through the door and charred throughout. Firefighters performed a thorough investigation throughout the structure and found no additional hazards other than the basement panel.

Con Edison also checked the house and advised that the residence was safe and instructed the homeowner to contact an electrician.

On July 9, a lightning strike knocked out power in another Stratton Road house. Firefighters and Con Edison investigated and advised the homeowner to contact an electrician.

A power line fell at Carman and Madison roads July 9. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.

Firefighters helped move a fallen branch from Mamaroneck Road July 9.

This report covering police and fire department activity from July 3-9 has been compiled from official information.

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