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Written by: Traci Dutton Ludwig

Published: 24 September 2026

Created: 24 September 2026

Last Updated: 24 September 2026

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Stolen: On Sept. 18, a Fox Meadow Rd. resident reported assorted jewelry items were stolen from her house.

Identity theft
On Sept. 14, a Carthage Rd. resident reported that fraudulent charges appeared on one of his credit card accounts, and an unknown person set up fraudulent phone accounts on his phone.

A customer used a stolen credit card number to make fraudulent charges at a Garth Rd. store Sept. 16. The person who used the card returned to the store on Sept. 19 but left before patrol arrived.

On Sept. 18, a Park Rd. woman reported that someone used points from her American Airlines rewards account to fraudulently purchase a $300 gift card.

A Fenimore Rd. couple reported, on Sept. 19, that they had been contacted by someone alleging to be from American Express, stating that a fraudulent account had been opened in his name. He was directed to file a report and include a copy of his driver's license. He did so and then realized the call had been a scam.

Garbage
On Sept. 18, a Penn Blvd. resident reported that two men driving a U-Haul dumped garbage on her property. The garbage consisted of a plastic tarp, wire, fixtures and bamboo. Police called sanitation workers for trash pickup.

Delivery issue
A delivery driver attempted to deliver packages requiring payment to a Leatherstocking Ln. address Sept. 17. The intended recipient said he did not owe any money and that all the bills had already been settled. The driver said his system would not permit delivery of the packages. The intended recipient stood in front of the driver's truck, preventing him from leaving the driveway. He called police, who mediated the situation.

Homeless
On Sept. 16, a homeless man on Depot Place told police he was resting and refused assistance. He was told to continue on his way.
A homeless woman was sleeping on a bench inside Village Hall on Post Rd. Sept. 16. She refused assistance and was sent on her way.

Help
An elderly woman was dropped off at a bank on Wilmot Rd. Sept. 15. She appeared disoriented and upset. Police checked on her. She said she had an account issue and did not request further assistance. Bank staff said they were trying to resolve the account issue.

A Farragut Rd. resident brought a pistol-like device to headquarters for surrender Sept. 20. Police determined it was a prop. Police threw it away.

Disputes
On Sept. 16, police mediated a situation between a Sheldrake Rd. woman, who was having memory issues, and a home health aide. The aide agreed to stay in a different room of the house until the woman's son could arrive.

On Sept. 19, a Garth Rd. restaurant employee reported a verbal argument he had with a coworker.

Faulty ATM
A woman reported a faulty ATM at Chase bank on East Parkway Sept. 19. She said on Sept. 14, she attempted to withdraw $450 cash from an ATM at the bank, but the transaction was declined. She tried again and successfully received $450 cash. However, the bank charged her for both withdrawals. The bank asked her to file a police report about the incident.

Funds
On Sept. 20, a Morris Ln. resident reported that he used a known bookkeeper to sell tennis event tickets for him and has not yet received the expected funds. He said he has used the bookkeeper in the past to sell tickets, but he does not know if he ever received any funds from the transactions because he neglected to check his accounts. He planned to do more research by looking at his accounts. He said he would contact police again if he noticed more missing funds.

Cars and roadways
On Sept. 14,15 and 16, police asked drivers to move their cars from roads being paved by Village work crews.

This week, police issued summonses to five drivers for registration and licensing violations, following traffic stops in the Village.

Two car accidents were reported in the Village this week.

On Sept. 14, a school bus and a truck got into an accident at Gorham and Montrose roads. No injuries were reported. The parents of the students on the bus picked up their kids.

Water was leaking on Popham Rd. Sept. 14. The water department was advised for repair.

Animals
An injured coyote was observed on Meadow Rd. Sept. 15. Police provided trapper information to the resident.

Village code
Police issued landscapers using gas-powered leaf blowers summons on Broadmoor Rd. Sept. 16.

Police removed and discarded illegally posted signs from Sprague and Bell roads Sept. 18 and Heathcote Rd. Sept. 19. Summonses were issued as appropriate.

On Sept. 19, police received three noise complaints about loud, "thumping" music in Greenacres. Police spoke to residents having a party and advised them of the complaint. They promised to lower the volume of the music.

A refrigerator truck parked on Chase Rd. was making a loud sound that bothered nearby resident who complained on Sept. 20. Patrol asked the driver to move the truck.

Lost and found
A resident came to headquarters on Sept. 14 to report losing a license plate somewhere in the Village.

On Sept. 14, a lost wallet was dropped off at headquarters. The wife of the owner picked it up.

A wallet found on Spencer Place was returned to its owner Sept. 15.

On Sept. 19, a passerby found a bag containing miscellaneous items, including dresses, on Chase Rd. The bag was given to police for safekeeping.

A pink and blue child's bike was found at Davis Park Sept. 19. Police vouchered it for safekeeping.

On Sept. 20, a resident lost his iPhone in the proximity of East Parkway and Spencer Place.

Firefighters
On Sept. 14, firefighters assisted at a car accident on Post Rd.

Firefighters cleaned up broken glass from Montrose Rd. Sept. 14.

A sewage backup was causing an odor in a Crossway house Sept. 14. Firefighters suggested calling a plumber.

A housekeeper burning paper in a metal bucket in the backyard of a Kent Rd. house caused a false fire scare in the neighborhood 15.

On Sept. 15, workers used a gas-powered blower to clear dust from a basement floor in a Cohawney Rd. house. It activated the carbon monoxide detectors. Firefighters ventilated the space.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak in a Haverford Ave. house Sept. 18.

Firefighters locked out a gas pump on Ramsey Rd. after the hose broke and gas leaked out Sept. 19. The gasoline evaporated. A supervisor was notified for repair.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak in a Cambridge Rd. dryer line Sept. 19.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Sept. 14-20 has been compiled from official information.

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Written by: Traci Dutton Ludwig

Published: 17 September 2026

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Burglary: On Sept. 7, s Pinecrest Rd. resident returned home from vacation and discovered his house had been burglarized while he was away. More than 40 items were reported stolen.

Criminal mischief and stolen gas cans were reported at the sanitation yard Sept. 11.

Scam
On Sept. 9, a resident received a call from someone who alleged that there was a warrant for her arrest and who then requested $25,000 to clear the warrant. The resident went to her bank to withdraw the money. The bank employee advised it was a scam, and the resident declined to send any money.

Possible casing
On Sept. 9, a Boniface Circle store employee reported that men were in the store possibly casing it. Another employee said she recognized one of the men from a former shoplifting episode.

Suspicious
At 5:15 a.m., Sept. 8, a Thornwood Pl. resident reported that a car pulled into her driveway. Then, a person exited and walked up the driveway until a motion light came on, at which point the person walked back down the driveway.

On Sept. 8, a man arrived at a Drake Rd. house and walked around the property. He told workers at the house that he was the real estate agent. The homeowner thought the explanation was strange because the previous real estate agent was a woman.

Homeless
On Sept. 8, a woman was reported to be sleeping in a bank vestibule on Chase Rd. Police spoke with her. She said she had business with the bank and fell asleep while waiting for it to open. Police advised her to conduct her business and leave the vestibule.

A homeless man was observed in a Popham Rd. parking lot Sept. 10. Later that day, the man was observed lying down on Boniface Circle, in front of a store. Police told him he could not lie down on the sidewalk and obstruct pedestrian traffic. The man went on his way.

Drone
On Sept. 11, a drone fell from the sky and landed on a Sherbrooke Rd. yard. It appeared to be damaged.

Disputes
Roommates residing on Secor Rd. were having a dispute on Sept. 9. One claimed the other pushed him to the ground. Police advised them to stay away from each other and consult with their "room and board" manager.

On Sept. 10, police mediated a dispute between a Lockwood Rd. resident and a paving company over the resident's inability to access her driveway.

Cars and roadways
On Sept. 8, a caller reported that two men wearing masks were sitting in a car in the Balducci's parking lot on Palmer Ave. Police went to the scene and investigated the car. No one was inside, but pull-on Halloween masks were covering both headrests.

A car was parked on Woods Ln., impeding paving work, Sept. 8. Highway workers and police towed the car to Forest Ln.

A driver reported that youth on e-bikes cut him off on Post Rd Sept. 8. The driver honked at the youth, who then followed the car and made gestures at the driver.

On Sept. 9, a Carthage Rd. resident showed police a note that had been placed on her parked car. The note asked the resident to park her car farther down the street. Police felt the note contained nothing suspicious.

A driver was sleeping in his car on Meadow Rd. at 5 p.m., Sept 9. The driver told police he was a nurse who had finished a long shift and needed to sleep before continuing to drive home.

Police notified Verizon about low-hanging wires on Walworth Ave. Sept. 10.

Roadways were flooding throughout the Village Sept. 13.

This week, police issued summonses for registration and/or licensing violations to three drivers following traffic stops in the Village.

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

Village code
Police removed illegally posted signs from Walworth Ave. Sept. 8 and Mamaroneck Rd. Sept. 10.

The sanitation department reported illegal dumping at the sanitation shed Sept. 11.

Neighbors complained of noise on Harcourt Rd. Sept. 12. Police asked a resident to lower the volume of music being played. Two hours later, the music was loud again, so police returned and issued a summons.

Animals
On Sept. 9, police reunited a dog with its Fox Meadow Rd. owners.

On Sept. 12, a Griffen Ave. resident reported seeing a limping coyote.

A dog was off leash on a Brewster Rd. field Sept. 12. Police spoke with the owner and advised him to put the leash back on the dog.

Lost and found
On Sept. 8, a resident on Rodney Rd. reported that his garbage can was missing. Police looked around the property and found the can in the backyard.

On Sept. 9, a Brittany Close resident reported that she turned in a car and lost her car's license plates in the process.

A resident came to headquarters Sept. 9 and reported losing license plates during a car accident about two months ago.

A debit card was found on East Parkway Sept. 12.

Firefighters
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas odor on Spier Rd. Sept. 8.

Firefighters assisted at a car accident on Walworth Ave. Sept. 9.

A breaker was tripping on Brown Rd. Sept. 9. Firefighters checked the air conditioner that was using the breaker. It did not show obvious signs of water intrusion or malfunction. Firefighters advised calling an electrician.

Firefighters opened a Mohican Trail house for a teen resident accidentally locked outside Sept. 9.

A transformer was popping and arcing on Post Rd. Sept. 9. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.

Firefighters helped retrieve keys that fell into a storm basin on Boniface Rd. Sept. 13.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Sept. 7 -14 has been compiled from official information.

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Written by: Traci Dutton Ludwig

Published: 10 September 2026

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Photo Credit: Shelley GrafsteinBurglary: On Sept. 2, a fence was damaged and a boy’s bicycle and miscellaneous items were stolen from a Secor Rd. property.

On Sept. 6, a Jefferson Rd. woman reported that her house had been burglarized. The front door was broken, and the house was tossed.

On Sept. 6, a daughter reported her mother’s Montgomery Rd. house had been burglarized. The house loosed tossed, but no sign of forced entry was observed.

Car break-ins
On Sept. 3, at 4 a.m., a Lee Rd. resident reported his car was being broken into by a man dressed in black, wearing a mask. The incident was captured by a doorbell camera.

On Sept. 3, a Sprague Rd. woman reported that she went out and got in her car and it looked like someone had entered the car, tossed its contents and stolen some loose change. Later, on Sept. 3, another Sprague Rd. resident also reported that their car had been entered and rummaged through.

Stolen checks
On Sept. 3, a Lincoln Rd. woman reported that she mailed a check for $8,050 from a mailbox at the “five corners” intersection on Aug. 6. It was intercepted by an unknown person, washed to indicate another recipient’s name and cashed by that unknown person.

On Sept. 4, a Brewster Rd. resident that two checks, mailed out on two separate dates in later July, were intercepted, washed and cashed by unknown parties. The two checks totaled over $9,000.

Wanted
Police stopped a car on Harvest Dr. and learned that the driver was wanted for menacing and a firearms complaint, issued out of another jurisdiction Sept. 3. Police stood by until the incident was handled by NY State Police and the other jurisdiction.

Missing package
On Sept. 1, a Murray Hill Rd. woman reported that she never actually received a package that was allegedly delivered in May 2026. She received a delivery confirmation, but the delivery confirmation did not document the delivery with a photo of the delivered package. The package contained three items of clothing with a combined value of $957.39.

Identity theft
On Sept. 1, a resident reported that his tax return was not accepted by the IRS because someone else used his children’s Social Security numbers to fraudulently list the children as dependents on another tax return.

On Sept. 4, a Christie Place resident reported a fraudulent transaction on one of her accounts.

Damage
The lock to the sanitation yard’s donation shed on Secor Rd. was damaged, as if someone was trying to break into the shed. The matter was reported Sept. 2.

Domestic matters
On Sept. 4, an Overhill Rd. resident requested that a family member be told that he was not welcome at the resident’s home or property. After police spoke with the family member, he left the property.

On Sept. 4, a person came to headquarters to report that more than five years ago his mother allegedly raised a tennis racket to him but did not hit him.

Diapers
On Sept. 4, a Putnam Rd. caller reported that someone has been throwing bags with soiled diapers onto his yard for a period of time. Police observed two plastic bags containing soiled diapers behind a bush.

Homeless man
On Sept. 4, police asked a homeless man to leave a trash room on Depot Place.

Concerns
On Sept. 5, a caller reported that a person on the third floor of a Christie Place building might be in need of assistance. Police went to the site and spoke with a man who said his mother suffers from dementia and sometimes attempt to get out of the home, possibly alarming the person who saw her through a window. All was in good order.

On Sept. 5, a Palmer Ave. woman thought someone might have entered her home. She related that a set of keys seemed to be missing, and a landline phone was no longer working. She said she was home all day and did not notice anyone inside the house. Police checked the house, and everything seemed to be in good order, with no signs of attempted forced entry.

Civil matter
On Aug. 31, a Brambach Rd. woman reported that pest control company picked up devices from her yard without her permission after she canceled a contract with them. She claimed that the devices did not actually belong to that company, but rather to a previous pest control company. Police advised it was a civil matter.

On Sept. 4, a patient was late to an Overhill Rd. doctor’s appointment, and the doctor would not see the patient at that later time due to scheduling conflicts. The patient was allegedly angry, starting to be disruptive and would not leave the office. Police mediated the situation. It was a civil matter.

Help
On Sept. 2, police helped connect a representative from a Washington State hospital with a brother of a person being treated at the hospital. The brother is a Scarsdale resident. Police connected them.

A possibly homeless woman, around 20 years old, asked a Reynal Crossing homeowner for a ride Sept. 3. The homeowner called police. Police offered assistance to the woman, but she refused. Police directed her to a bus stop nearby.

Police mediated a dispute between a woman who claimed she was not being taken to medical appointments and her home health aide and family members Sept. 3. It was determined the woman was suffering from dementia.

On Sept. 5, police called Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps to help a woman with diarrhea on East Parkway.

Bicyclist throwing objects
On Sept. 3, a caller reported that a man on a bicycle was throwing things at cars passing by on Walworth Ave. His was described as having dreadlocks. He was not there when police arrived to investigate the report.

Cars and roadways
Police called a tow for a disabled car on Fenimore Rd. Aug. 31.
Police removed a branch from Secor Rd. Sept. 1.
A resident was asked to remove a disabled car from potter Rd. after neighbors complained about it being there for too long Sept. 1.
Police conducted traffic around a disabled car on Post Rd. until a tow arrived Sept. 2.
Police removed a branch from Heathcote Rd. Sept. 2.
On Sept. 2, police issued a summons to an illegally parked motorcycle on Montrose Rd.
On Sept. 3, a rusty street sign fell over on Boulevard. Police picked it up for replacement by the highway department.
Police issued a summons to an illegally parked car on Wayside Ln. Aug. 3.
Police removed a concrete black from Post Rd. and Wayside Ln. Sept. 3.
Following a car accident on Saxon Woods Erd., police directed traffic around the involved cars until a tow arrived to remove them.
Traffic cones were blocking traffic on Hutchinson Ave. Sept. 5. Police moved them out of the way.
On Sept. 6, police asked owners of cars on Murray Hill Rd. to move them to ease traffic flow. The cars belonged to guests attending a birthday party on the street.
On Sept. 6, a car was repossessed on Mamaroneck Rd.
This week, police conducted traffic stops and issued registration or licensing violations to two drivers.

Village code
Police dispersed teens from a Fox Meadow Rd. lawn Sept. 5.

On Sept. 6, police asked a Greendale Rd. resident to lower the volume of music in their house after neighbors complained of noise.

On Sept. 6, police asked a Springdale Rd. resident to lower the volume of music in their house after neighbors complained of noise.

Animals
On Sept. 5, a dog was running loose on a sports field on Wayside Ln. Police issued the owner a summons for having a dog off leash on the field. The owner was unable to catch the dog while police were there.

Three women found a dog named Oreo on Post Rd. and brought it to headquarters. Police contacted the owner, a resident of Scarsdale. The owner picked up the dog.

Lost and found
On Aug. 31, police returned an iPhone found on Cushman Rd. to its owner by reaching out to a person listed as an emergency contact.

On Sept. 6, a firefighter found a car key fob for a Mercedes Benz on Post Rd. and gave it to police.

Firefighters
On Aug. 31, firefighters checked a Murray Hill Rd. house with Con Edison for a reported gas leak.

Firefighters assisted at a car accident on Post Rd. Aug. 31.

On Sept. 1, firefighters checked a Carthage Rd. house due to high moisture levels. Firefighters advised the resident to turn on the air conditioning system, and they recommending speaking with a HVAC consultant.

After responding to a call about an odor in a Carthage Rd. house, firefighters helped the resident connect a hose to the dryer Sept. 3.

On Sept. 3, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas odor in a Harvest Dr. house. Con Edison red-tagged leaking appliances.

On Sept. 4, firefighters relet a pilot light in a Popham Rd. oven.

Pipes were leaking in a Griffen Ave basement Sept. 5. Firefighters isolated the leak and shut power to related utilities Sept. 5. They recommended to call a plumber.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Aug. 31 - Sept. 6 has been compiled from official information.

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Written by: Traci Dutton Ludwig

Published: 02 September 2026

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Arrests: On Aug. 26, following a traffic stop on Garth Rd., police arrested a driver -- Jhon A. Escobar Renao, 37, of Yonkers. He was charged with vehicle and traffic offenses including driving the wrong direction on a one-way street, second-degree unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver. He was released with an appearance ticket on his own recognizance.

On Aug. 28, police received a call from Ardsley police because an individual wanted in Scarsdale on a bench warrant had been picked up for another offense in Ardsley. Scarsdale police went to Ardsley to pick up the defendant. -- Olga Dimopoulos, also known as Christine Dimopoulos, 58. She was charged with failure to appear in court, which was the reason for the bench warrant against her. Following her arrest, she was issued an appearance ticket and released on her own recognizance.

Stolen
On Aug. 28, a Harwood Ct. business owner reported a theft from the business due to a customer, from Yonkers, issuing a bad check. At least 17 items were stolen from the business.

Scam
On Aug. 30, a Mamaroneck Rd. woman reported receiving a call from an unknown person asking for $4,000 to be sent to the person to help resolve legal issues related to the woman's son. The woman sent the money to the unknown caller. Later, she realized it was a scam.

Dispute
On Aug. 25, police helped mediate a dispute between a Christie Place resident and a home health aide. The process of changing aides was explained to the resident.

A Palmer Ave. resident told a Palmer Ave. bank employee that she was afraid to go home due to a dispute with a neighbor Aug. 26. The bank employee called the police. Police spoke with the resident who said she was not really afraid to go home. She refused assistance.

Cars and roadways
On Aug. 26, police removed a fallen utility wire from Walworth Ave.

On Aug. 28, police asked drivers to move construction vehicles parked on Fox Meadow Rd. to improve traffic flow.

The highway department and utility companies were notified about a branch on wires on Kelwynne Rd. Aug. 30.

This week, summonses were issued to four drivers for registration and licensing violations at traffic stops in the Village.
One car accident was officially reported in the Village this week.

Animals
On Aug. 27, a raccoon was hissing at a woman on Butler Rd. Police went to the scene and the animal appeared aggressive and would not move. It was in a location where police could not safely remove it. Police recommended that the woman call a trapper.

Village code
Police removed and discarded illegally posted signs from Heathcote Rd. Aug. 24, Penn Blvd. Aug. 25, Vernon Rd. Aug. 26 and Post Rd. Aug. 29.

Four individuals were found at the sanitation yard after dark Aug. 25. Police escorted them back to their cars, and the individuals were told to return during regular business hours.

On Aug. 29, workers were working at an Aspen Rd. house outside of allowable hours. Police advised workers of Village code, and the workers stopped.

Construction workers were playing loud music on Aspen Rd. Aug. 29. Police advised them that neighbors had complained of noise. The volume was promptly lowered.

Lost and found
On Aug. 24, a passerby found a credit card on Dept Place and gave it to police. Police contacted the owner. The owner sent her husband to headquarters to pick up the card.

Firefighters
On Aug. 24, firefighters locked out a malfunctioning elevator at Depot Place at the Scarsdale train station.

On Aug. 25, firefighters cut an old bike lock on Meadow Rd.

Particle board behind a stainless steel backing plate on an Autenreith Rd. stove ignited Aug. 25. Firefighters extinguished the board and recommended calling a plumber and contractor to reconnect the stove and repair the damage.

Firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Bronx River Parkway Aug. 26.

On Aug. 26, firefighters observed workers in a 3 ft. by 6 ft. trench at Mamaroneck Rd. and Palmer Ave. They advised work to stop until the trench was reinforced by shoring for safety.

On Aug. 27, firefighters assisted Greenburgh firefighters at a structure fire in Hartsdale.

A gas odor was detected in a Montgomery Rd. house Aug. 28, Firefighters stood by for Con Edison. It was determined that a contractor working on a gas fireplace forgot to reignite the pilot light.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Aug. 24 - 30, has been compiled from official information.