An Arrest, a Hot-Headed Motorist and Pool Crashers from the Scarsdale Police

Mia Faulkner, age 34, of Winthrop Avenue, New Rochelle, turned herself in on August 4th to the Scarsdale Police Department to answer an outstanding arrest warrant which was issued on 10/21/09. The warrant charged Ms. Faulkner with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the third degree and Uninspected Motor Vehicle. She was released on $50.00 cash bail and issued an appearance ticket to appear in the Scarsdale Village Court on August 10th.

Identity Theft: A Greenacres resident reported an incident of identity theft to the police on August 2nd. The incident came to her attention when her accountant filed a joint tax return for her and her husband who had passed away last year. The tax return was rejected with the reason being that her husband’s social security number had already been used on another return. The IRS was notified of the identity theft and the matter is under investigation.

Trespass: On August 4th at 10:37 PM the police responded to 30 Cambridge Road on a report that a youth party was taking place in the backyard. The incident was reported by a neighbor who advised that the homeowners were away on vacation. Police discovered the pool water filter working, wet footprints around the pool area and water bottles left on a backyard table. No youths were found on the property. Two unlocked doors were also discovered and were secured by the police officers at the scene. The surrounding area was checked with negative results.

Road Rage: Police responded to a Weaver Street residence on August 5th at 1:41 PM upon a report of threatening behavior that was the result of a traffic disagreement. The complainant reported that she was traveling on Weaver Street when a pickup truck entered the roadway from the Shell service station causing her to take evasive action. She said that the operator of the pickup truck then made an obscene gesture at her, followed her to her residence, yelled obscenities at her and made threatening statements before driving off. Police conducted a canvass of the area with negative results.

Prowler: On August 7th at 12:49 AM a Black Birch Lane resident reported seeing a male attempting to gain access to his vehicle which was parked in his driveway. The resident said that when he turned the outdoors lights on this unknown male fled the driveway. He was described as being approximately six feet tall and wearing dark colored clothing. Entry was not made into the vehicle nor was it damaged in any fashion. The area was canvassed by patrol units with negative results.

Assistance Rendered: Police and Fire personnel responded to the Harwood Building on August 2nd at 7:47 AM on a report of a woman stuck inside the building’s elevator. Fire personnel were able to force the doors open freeing the women who was trapped inside. The woman did not suffer any injuries.

Found Property: On August 2nd at 1:11 PM police received a call from an individual who reported finding personal property at the intersection of Weaver Street and Crossway. Investigation revealed that the property was stolen from a vehicle that was parked in the Colonial Village parking lot. The property was returned to the owner. New Rochelle police were advised and they took a larceny report from the vehicle’s owner.

Fire Call: The Fire Department responded to a Heathcote Road home on August 3rd at 9:08 AM on a report of a smell of smoke coming from the pool house. The Fire Department determined that the smell was coming from the air conditioning unit. The air conditioning unit was turned off and the homeowner’s representative was advised to contact a technician to repair the defective unit.

Village Code Complaints: The police department continues to vigorously enforce the gasoline powered leaf blower ban. Summonses were issued on Myrtledale Road, Nelson Road, South Woods Road, Cayuga Road and Heathcote Road for violation of section 205.2B of the Scarsdale Village Code.

Coyote Sightings: Police responded to several reported coyote sightings that were made by residents. Coyotes were reportedly seen on Hillview Drive, Rock Creek Lane and near the intersection of Weaver Street and Crossway. In each instance, the coyote was gone upon the arrival of the police.

Auto Accidents: Police and Fire Department personnel responded to a report of an automobile accident which occurred in front of 459 Mamaroneck Road on August 1st at 6:47 PM. The operator of a 2005 GMC reported that while she was traveling at the above location a tree fell and struck the vehicle causing front end damage. The vehicle’s operator was uninjured. Con Edison was notified about wires being knocked down by the falling tree. The Scarsdale Highway Department was also called to the scene to assist. Police responded to an automobile accident which occurred on East Parkway on August 3rd at 11:38 am. The operator of a 2005 Toyota was pulling into an East Parkway metered parking space when she mistakenly stepped on the accelerator rather than the brake. This caused the vehicle to crash into the building at 54 East Parkway. There no injuries reported.