Police Report: Stonehouse Road Housefire, Counterfeit Money at Village Hall and Theft from SHS Locker Room
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Counterfeit money: Village Hall reported receiving a counterfeit $100 bill from a business paying for services owed to the Village April 3. According to police, the total bill was for “a small amount,” and the incident is currently under investigation.”
House fire
On April 3, firefighters were dispatched to a house fire on Stonehouse Rd. Upon arrival, smoke was showing from the eaves of the structure, and firefighters stretched hose lines and made connections to nearby fire hydrants. Firefighters confirmed that all occupants were out of the structure and learned that there was a major renovation underway in the basement and on the main level. A basement fire was confirmed.
Firefighters repositioned the hose line and attacked the fire. Firefighters opened windows on the second level to assist with ventilation. The main body of fire was located following a search, and it was knocked down. An electric fan was positioned at the front door to ventilate the first and second levels. Firefighters operating in the basement started opening up walls and ceilings to ensure that no extension occurred to the floor above. The fire appeared to originate from a sauna located in the basement. Extensive efforts were made to overhaul that area to locate hidden pockets of fire.
Due to high heat encountered on the first and second levels, a handline was moved to the second floor to ensure that no fire spread occurred. Firefighters found smoldering doors, casing, and baseboard trim on those levels, but no fire spread beyond those components.
Scarsdale volunteer firefighters were enlisted to find and extinguish the smoldering items with hand tools and water cans. Smoke and heat were found to be trapped in the attic, accessed by drop-down stairs. One window was removed to allow for ventilation of that space. Con Edison Gas and Electric secured the utilities, and the water service was shut at the meter do to damage to the water lines in the kitchen.
A Scarsdale Building Dept. representative responded to evaluate the condition of the structure. The Scarsdale Cause and Origin team was requested. The homeowners were advised to contact their insurance company to initiate the remediation process. The Scarsdale Building Department determined that the home was not safe for occupancy and provided instructions to the homeowners. The Scarsdale Cause and Origin Team commenced an investigation. The home had been undergoing renovation to the basement, kitchen and adjacent rooms. The area of fire origin was determined to be a sauna room in the basement. The cause remains under investigation.
Stolen package
On April 3, packages were reported as stolen from a Drake Rd. porch.
Stolen gift cards
A Clarence Rd. student’s bookbag was rummaged through, and gifts cards totaling approximately $500 were stolen while the student was at sports practice April 4. The bag was in her locker at the time.
Identity theft
On April 3, a Benedict Rd. resident reported receiving letters in February, stating the accounts had been attempted to be opened in his name. These were fraudulent, and they were rejected. He checked his credit report and noticed personal information, including address and phone number, had been changed. A fraudulent charge of $200 also appeared on one account. He requested that his accounts be frozen.
Civil matters
On March 31, a Church Lane church employee reported that a man came to the church requesting vendor payment for a church event from Nov. 2024. She told him she need to access the Venmo account for the church to verify if payment had already been made or not. He said he would return later that day for payment. Police told the employee to call headquarters if the man returned, so police could explain to him the proper channels by which to request payment and argue his dispute, if necessary, through civil procedure. On April 2, the man returned to the church. It became clear that, while a Veno payment was initiated, the payment never went through. So, the employee presented the man with a check for payment.
On March 31, a Church Lane woman reported that her dog ingested rat poison placed at a nearby tennis club and had to be rushed to the animal emergency room for treatment. The club’s landscaper confirmed the presence of poison on the property. Police advised the woman it was a civil matter and advised to contact the club through email before proceeding further.
On April 2, a car service driver reported that he provided a ride from JFK airport to a woman’s South Church Lane address. She said she would send money through Zelle, but it was never received. The driver went back to the address, but the woman was not home – or did not answer. The driver wanted police to document the incident.
On April 2, a Drake Rd. homeowner and a contractor got into an argument, and the homeowner asked the contractor to leave.
A Swarthmore Rd. resident reported a dispute with a prospective rental tenant for one of her investment properties in Yonkers April 3. The dispute occurred when the resident took the property off the market and decided to continue renting to the previous tenant. The prospective tenant sent messages believing he was entitled to some sort of compensation because the property was first made available and then taken off the market. Police documented the matter.
Suspicious
A Heathcote Rd. business owner said two suspicious men came into the store separately on April 2, stayed for about five minutes and did not intend to buy anything. One was a man in his 20s with a beard and a black hoodie. The other was a man in his 30s with jeans and sneakers. The men were each asked to leave the store. Neither man committed a crime.
A black backpack was found on Penn Blvd., making a passerby nervous April 3. Police examined it. It contained empty cans. Police discarded it as trash.
Help
Police stood by while a bank technician repaired an ATM machine on Wilmot Rd. April 2.
A six-year-old girl was playing at a park on Brite Ave. when she wandered away from her grandfather. The mother called police. In the meantime, the girl was found. She had gone to a nearby friend’s house.
Mischief
Burnt paint cans and other debris were found on Heathcote Rd. school grounds April 4.
Road rage
A driver reported she was “brake checked” while driving behind a Mercedes Benz on East Parkway April 5. The passengers of the offending car also shouted at her out the windows. The incident did not escalate further.
Cars and roadways
On March 31, police called a tow for a car that needed to be jump started on Mamaroneck Rd.
Police placed loose manhole covers back in place on Popham Rd. March 31 and Cushman Rd. April 6.
Police found a 2018 Land Rover with scofflaw status for unpaid parking tickets parked in the Christie Place garage March 31. Police booted the car.
The highway department was notified about nails in the roadway on Harwood Court April 3 and a dead raccoon on Richbell Rd. April 6.
Verizon was notified about low-hanging wires that got pulled down by passing cars in the Village April 4.
Verizon was notified about low-hanging wires on Colvin Rd. April 4.
Three car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Village code
Police informed a solar panel solicitor, on Nelson Rd., that he needed to have a permit on file to continue soliciting in the Village March 31.
On April 4, police dispersed kids playing basketball from Potter Rd. because their presence was impeding traffic.
On April 4, police dispersed noisy kids playing basketball on Boulevard after dark.
Neighbors complained of noise from live music at a Wayside Lane party, and police informed the party coordinator April 4.
Police issued summonses to landscapers using gas-powered leaf blowers on Murray Hill Rd. April 5.
Firefighters
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway March 31.
On April 3, firefighters tightened a loose valve in a gas connection in a Rural Drive house while standing by for Con Edison following evidence of a gas leak.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on Cornell St. April 3.
Firefighters removed a bucket of muriatic acid from a Wildwood Rd. house after it was triggering false gas alarms April 4.
This report covering police and fire department activity from March 31 – April 6 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Slashed Tires, a Dog Bite and a Death
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April Sunset: Photo Credit Shelley GrafsteinStolen equipment: On March 24, a River Rd. man reported he bought music equipment from Facebook Marketplace and later learned that the equipment was discovered to have been stolen. He learned this when he attempted to resell it and learned that the serial numbers had been reported as stolen.
Slashed tires
On March 24, a Nelson Rd. woman reported a neighbor reported a suspicious man was walking around her property, which was under construction. He was wearing a face mask, a red jacket and ripped jeans. Video surveillance captured him taking something out of his pocket and kneeling down by her parked Mercedes-Benz SUV. Police recommended that she have her car inspected by a shop as a precaution to make sure the underbody was not damaged. Later the woman called back to say that the tires had been slashed.
Identity theft
A Bell Rd. resident reported being involved in a scam and giving out the last four digits of her Social Security number and banking institution name on March 28. Police advised to notify the bank as a precaution.
A Spencer Place restaurant reported that someone with fraudulent credit cards has been ordering food from the restaurant and having it delivered to a White Plains address March 29.
Threats
A Dunham Rd. woman reported that her sister-in-law told another family member that the sister-in-law was going to go to the woman’s house to “beat her up” March 24. She reported it to police as a precaution. She said she did not believe the sister-in-law knew knew where she lived and that such statements were common with the sister-in-law.
Homeless
On March 24, police receiving a report of a homeless man looking through a trash can on Brite Ave. Police canvassed the neighborhood and picked the man up from Brewster Rd. and transported him to a local shelter.
On March 24, a homeless man entered a Depot Place business and began to act aggressively. He said he was looking for a place to stay. Police called a local shelter, but they were all at capacity. The man refused further assistance and went on his way by foot.
On March 25, a homeless man was asked to leave a Dept Place location after workers complained he was causing a disturbance inside the location.
Trespassing
A Potter Rd. resident reported his neighbor’s children came onto his property to play there without his knowledge or permission March 25.
Help
Police reunited an elderly woman, who was confused on East Parkway, with her husband, March 25.
Police stood by while a man removed personal property items from Kathy Lane March 26.
Death
An Elm Rd. woman died at home of natural causes March 25.
Bike path
A dog on the Bronx River Parkway bike path reportedly bit a passerby March 27. Westchester County police handled the incident.
An assault reportedly occurred on the BRP bike path March 29. Westchester County police handled the incident.
Village code
Police issued summonses to landscapers using gas-powered leaf blowers on Fairview Rd. March 25, Barry Rd. and Walworth Ave. March 26, Birchall Dr. and Paddington Rd. March 27, and Heathcote Rd. and Palmer Ave. March 29.
A worker was cutting a dead tree with a chainsaw on Murray Hill Rd. and Post Rd. March 25. Police advised him he needed a permit.
Police removed an illegally posted sign from Post Rd. March 26.
Police told noisy youths that they needed to go inside their house on Dolma Rd. after neighbors complained March 26.
Police removed and illegally posted sign from Saxon Woods Rd. March 27.
Lost and found
A wallet was found in the Village and brought to headquarters March 27. Police notified the owner who picked it up at headquarters.
Firefighters
On March 27, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a hissing gas meter, with no signs of leakage, on Shawnee Rd.
Gas was leaking from a stove in a Brewster Rd. house March 27. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison and recommended getting the stove serviced.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on Mamaroneck Rd. March 28.
A small rubbish fire was found near Heathcote School on Fayette Rd. March 28. Firefighters extinguished the fire and looked for people who might have set it. They did not find anyone. Residents in the area told firefighters they saw some young adults setting rubbish on fire but did not intervene.
Firefighters helped police get into an accidentally locked police car without damaging the car March 29.
This report covering police and fire department activity from March 24 - 31 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Arrest Two People in Village, Tools Stolen and DOGE Monitors Postal Workers
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Arrested: An Edgewood Rd. man requested a welfare check of his 65-year-old wife at their house March 13. The man said he was concerned that she might have fallen and might be in potential need of medical assistance. Patrol units conducted an interior check of the residence as per the request of the man and did not find his wife present. As patrol units were about the leave the scene, the wife was observed to be arriving in a taxi at her residence. Patrol units verified that she was not in need of medical attention. The defendant was placed under arrest due to a previous violation of a temporary order of protection and a charge of second-degree harassment. She was released on her own recognizance with an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court.
On March 15, police arrested Elton Progni, 28, of Yonkers, on charges of speeding and operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol. The arrest came after a traffic stop on Post Rd. Progni was released on his own recognizance with an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court.
Stolen
A job site trailer was broken into on Cooper Rd. and over $6,000 worth of tools were stolen March 14.
DOGE
Someone from Village Hall informed police that someone from the Department of Government Efficiency was in the Village filming postal employees March 10.
Assistance
A homeless man reported to be sleeping near the train station on March 11 told police he was waiting for a train and declined assistance.
A man was yelling in the computer room at the library on Olmsted Rd. March 11. Police advised him to leave.
An unattended bag, in very poor condition, left outside a Brewster Road school was thrown away by police after it was determined to be garbage March 15.
Cars and roadways
On March 11, police removed a rock from Post Rd.
Police advised Verizon about low-hanging wires on Taunton Rd. March 11 and Lincoln Rd. March 13.
On March 13, police issued summonses to a White Plains driver for improper passing on the right and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, following a traffic stop on Post Rd.
Civil matter
On March 10, two Brewster Rd. neighbors with a shared driveway were arguing. One neighbor allegedly refused to move her car so her neighbor could back out of his garage. They were also arguing over an incident dating back to 2024. Police advised them to handle the dispute through their lawyers.
Noise
A caller heard a noise coming from equipment at a Burgess Rd. construction site March 11. She was afraid the equipment might explode. Police checked the equipment and realized it was a water pump periodically removing water from a poured concrete foundation. Everything was in order.
Youths
Police stood by and dispersed noisy youths from Secor Rd. March 14.
Dog
Police united a loose dog with its owner after the dog was found on Griffen Ave. March 15. Police issued a summons to the owner.
Firefighters
On March 11, firefighters were dispatched to a Chesterfield Road house for an inside odor investigation. During investigation, crews determined that the odor was originating from a dry shower trap on the first floor. Crews confirmed a strong odor in the sewer system at the street level. Firefighters ran the shower to fill the trap with water. They advised the resident to ensure all plumbing appliances are used at least every one to two weeks. The chemical odor within the sewer system was determined to be due to styrene involved in the Cured-In-Place-Pipe (CIPP) sewer replacement project within the village.
On March 11, firefighters were dispatched to a car fire on the Hutchinson River Parkway, near Weaver Street. Upon arrival, crews encountered a disabled vehicle with no visible smoke or fire. During investigation, firefighters determined that the antifreeze had leaked onto the engine block causing a steam release that was interpreted by the driver as smoke. Granular absorbent was applied to the leaking antifreeze. The scene was turned over to Westchester County Police.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on Weaver Street March 11.
On March 12, a car was reportedly leaking gasoline on Rochambeau Rd. During investigation, crews encountered a white Toyota RAV4 with a slow gasoline leak. Less than 5 gallons were spilled on a non-permeable surface. Granular absorbent was applied with a dam to contain the spill. The owner of the vehicle arrived to take the car for service.
On March 12, a 15-year-old girl climbed a tree and got stuck 20 feet in the air. Firefighters assisted her in getting down from the tree.
On March 12, firefighters plugged an open sewer vent in a Shawnee Rd. basement and advised the homeowner to seek a more permanent repair.
On March 14, firefighters extinguished burning lawnmowing equipment in the back of a landscaping truck on Heathcote Rd.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on Chase Rd. March 14.
On March 15, firefighters were dispatched to Wayside Lane because of an inside odor of gas. On arrival, units investigated and detected an odor of exhaust consistent with an oil heating unit. Firefighters checked the basement, where the heating unit was located, and detected 10 PPM carbon monoxide. The leak was traced to the exhaust vent pipe on the heating unit. Firefighters shut down the oil heating unit and ventilated the structure. The resident was advised of the defective vent pipe and told to have a plumber or HVAC technician service the system.
On March 15, on Bradley Rd., firefighters detected elevated levels of carbon monoxide in a house. Firefighters detected 200 PPM of carbon monoxide inside the garage and 170 PPM above the garage in a new addition. Con Edison was dispatched to the scene. Firefighters helped locate the source of the leak to the chimney, where the heating unit and hot water heater exhausted from the older part of the structure. They determined this was then leaking into the garage and into the new living space built above the garage. Firefighters advised the resident to contact an HVAC technician to inspect the heating unit and exhaust pipe for leaks in the chimney.
On March 16, firefighters responded to a CO investigation in an attached two-story commercial structure. On arrival, firefighters made entry into the structure and witnessed a light haze and an odor associated with a boiler malfunction. Firefighters shut down the boiler. In the boiler room, there were upwards of 200 PPM of CO. Firefighters began ventilating the structure and checking other commercial occupancies for CO readings. Firefighters ventilated the entire building to achieve safe levels. The building manager was contacted and responded. He was advised to have the heating unit serviced.
This report covering police and fire department activity from March 10-15 has been compiled from official information.
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Arrests, Trapped Driver Extricated from Car and Butane Cans on School Property
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Photo Credit: Shelley GrafsteinArrested: On March 19, police arrested a 65-year-old Edgewood Rd. woman for disobeying an executive mandate, which meant that she was accused of violating an order of protection. She was remanded to Westchester County Jail.
On March 21, a 31-year-old Hawthorne man reported that a man threatened him with a knife near Chase Rd. and Boniface Circle. Police went to the scene and removed the knife from the suspect. They then arrested Glenroy E. Samuels, 51, of Hartsdale, on charges of second-degree menacing with a weapon and criminal possession of a weapon with an intent to us. He was released on his own recognizance with an appearance ticket for Village Justice Court.
Identity thefts and scams
A Post Rd. woman reported receiving emails alleging that her personal information had been compromised. She did not engage in answering the emails, suspecting it was a scam March 17.
On March 21, a Mamaroneck Rd. man reported that on March 7 he received a call from a party claiming to be the Indian Embassy. He stated that the number showing on his phone did match that of the Indian Embassy. He stated the unknown party claimed his identity was used fraudulently overseas, and the Embassy would help resolve the issue. The man then participated in a video conference in which he showed his passport. After the conference, the man read recent accounts of similar occurrences which are the beginning phase of an ongoing scam. The man stated the unknown party reached out the following day, but he did not respond and the caller stopped attempting contact.
On March 21, a Cushman Rd. man reported receiving scam phone calls. Police advised the man not to answer the calls.
Dangerous items
On March 19, a Heathcote School employee reported two butane cans were found on the property near a charred area of a field. Police disposed of the cans, and it was confirmed that no permanent property damage was caused.
Suspicious
On March 21, at 2:15 a.m., a Walworth Ave. caller reported an unknown male on her front porch. The caller spoke with him through the screen door and asked him what he needed. He responded "nothing" before leaving the residence. Police responded and made contact with the male who was walking on Walworth Ave. He advised that he was lost and trying to locate the train station. He refused medical assistance.
On March 21, at 3:30 a.m., a Heathcote Rd. woman reports seeing an unknown male on her property, making her feel uneasy. The male matched the description of the man previously seen on Walworth Ave.
Bank issue
On March 21, a Brite Ave. caller reported that she was at a loss due to an error with her property taxes. She said that in Dec. 2024, money was taken out of her bank account to pay property taxes for an address in Maryland. She further said that she owns a different address in Maryland, and it appears to be a mix up with Montgomery County, Maryland. Her bank was requesting documentation to further proceed.
Help
A father and son were reportedly arguing n Garth Rd. March 22. Polcie were dispatched to the scene before the incident was turned over to Eastchester police.
Police checked the welfare of a Chesterfield Rd. mother when her children could not get in touch with her March 23. Everything was in order, and the mother called her kids.
Noise
On March 22, a School Lane caller stated she was out of town and received a call from a neighbor stating the neighbor heard loud mechanical noises coming from the caller’s property. Patrol responded and did not hear the reported condition from the street. Patrol walked into the backyard of the residence and heard a squeaking sound coming from up high in one the trees. Patrol was not able to identify what the noise was from the trees, but nothing suspicious was observed.
Cars and roadways
On March 17, police directed traffic around a disabled car on Post Rd. until a tow arrived.
Police notified Verizon of a fallen wire on Stonehouse Rd. March 21.
On March 21, a bicyclist reported he had been hit by a car on Weaver St. He said he was not injured and refused medical attention.
On March 21, police removed a trash can from Walworth Ave.
On March 22, an Uber Eats driver advised someone was aggressively following him and approached his window on Walworth Ave.
One car accident was officially reported in the Village this week.
Concerns
On March 17, a motorist advised of a male youth lying in a fetal position next to a utility box near Crane Rd. and the Bronx River Parkway. The youth was described as wearing a brown jacket, blue backpack, with black hair. Police canvassed the area and did not see any youths matching the description.
On March 18, a caller reported a teen sitting on the railing by the Hutchinson River Parkway overpass on Weaver Street, thinking the teen may be in need of assistance. Patrol responded to the listed location and observed the teen. The teen stated he was just enjoying the weather and understood the concern of the complaint. He stated he would get off the railing and find a new place to sit.
Village code
On March 18, police issued summonses to landscapers using gas-powered leaf blowers on Myrtledale Rd. A call about a blower on Carthage Rd. proved unfounded when the blower turned out to be powered by electricity.
On March 18, police advised a Brewster Rd. youth group solicitor he needed a permit. The solicitor stopped his activities.
Police removed various illegally posted signs throughout the Village this week – including from Mamaroneck Rd, and Palmer Ave. March 17, Roosevelt Place and Murray Hill Rd. March 18, Carstensen Rd. March 21, and Sheldrake Rd., Bypass and Grand Park Ave. March 22.
Animals
A dead raccoon was observed on Richbell Rd. March 17. Police notified the highway department for removal.
A Rock Creek Lane mother reported that a neighbor’s dog lunged at her 11-year son and ripped the boy’s jacket March 18. The Westchester County Department of Heath was notified.
On March 18, police reunited an unleashed dog on Richbell Rd. with its owner.
A caller reported a “possibly rabid” raccoon on Mamaroneck Rd. March 19. It was gone when police arrived.
A loose dog was found on Fairview Rd. March 21. Police reunited it with its owner.
Lost and found
A commuter found a wallet on an MTA train and gave it to police March 17. Police located the owner of the wallet and returned it.
On March 21, a person reported losing his wallet in July 2023 at a Mamaroneck Rd. location.
A license plate was found on Mamaroneck Rd. March 22.
Firefighters
A car left the roadway and ended up in a ditch at Post and Murray Hill roads March 17. Firefighters helped extricate the occupant of the car. The occupant was taken to Westchester Medical Center for injuries. Firefighters stood by until the car was towed out of the ditch.
On March 19, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway. One vehicle had rolled over onto its roof, with one occupant trapped and needing extrication. The vehicle was located up an embankment, approximately 20 yards into the woods. Firefighters stabilized the vehicle and assessed the patient. Hurst Edraulics were used to cut the passenger side door off first to access occupant. Firefighters then cut away the driver side door, which had suffered a serious impact. The occupant’s feet were trapped from a dash crush. Firefighters used spreaders, cutters and a hydraulic ram to free the occupant’s feet from entrapment. Firefighters assisted EMS crews in removing the occupant via a backboard and down to the ambulance.
On March 19, a caller reported an electrical fire on Tunstall Rd. Firefighters confirmed a secondary wire snapped and caused a cable wire to catch fire. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison. While managing this situation, a Tunstall Rd. resident reported erratic electrical activity within the home. The resident stated that the oven clock was turning on and off, the internet was going in and out, and dimmable lights were staying dim. Firefighters investigated the concerns and turned off two pole breakers that were related to the interior conditions. The resident was advised that the electrical condition was likely due to the secondary power line that was severed, with the possibility of the neutral being lost. They discussed the steps towards resolution with the resident.
On March 21, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
Firefighters shut water and electricity in a vacant Mamaroneck Rd. house following a pipe break and water leak March 22.
This report covering police and fire department activity from March 17-23 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Mamaroneck Man Arrested for Burglary and Stolen Car
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Burglary arrest: On March 3, police arrested a suspect – David Small, 46, of Mamaroneck – following an activated burglary alarm at a Penn Blvd. house March 3. Small was charged with burglary of a dwelling, criminal mischief, unauthorized use of a vehicle, criminal possession of stolen property and resisting arrest. It was determined that Small was driving a previously stolen 2022 Volvo. Upon arrival, police and Westchester County police transferred Small to White Plains Hospital Center for evaluation.
DWI arrest
On March 6, police arrested a 41-year-old Nyack, NY driver on charges of speeding, driving while intoxicated (first offense) and operation of a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of at least .08 of one percent. The suspect was apprehended following a motor vehicle stop on Post Rd. after police observed the suspect’s car to be speeding. Following the suspect’s arrest, he was released with an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court.
Burglary attempt
A man without a shirt attempted to enter a Haverford Rd. house on March 3 at 11 pm, March 3.
Stolen
A Brite Ave. resident reported a large amount of jewelry was stolen from the house within the last week March 9.
Scam
A caller was making threatening phone calls, demanding money, to a Springdale Rd. man March 7. Police advised it was a scam and to block the caller.
Suspicious
On March 8, a Varian Lane caller reported an Asian man driving a silver pick-up truck with a "Quest" decal on the truck knocked on the door and requested to sleep at the caller’s home. The caller refused, and the man left south on Garden Rd towards Mamaroneck Rd. A canvass was conducted, yielding negative results. Patrol monitored the area but did not find the man nor the vehicle.
Kids
Kids were aggressively knocking on an Edgewood Rd. door, pranking the homeowner March 7. They were already gone when police arrived.
Wind
On March 8, a Tunstall Rd. caller advised of construction next to her home and a loose pole which might fall onto her home. Police observed a temporary fence which was swaying due to high winds. The fence had an extended pole attached for the purpose of holding a camera. It appeared possible that the pole could contact wires leading to the residence if the fence were to fall. The caller advised that her family would not be utilizing any portion of the yard which could be affected by the described condition. Police attempted to contact the responsible party for the fence and pole to leave a message describing the condition.
Help
Police helped unlock an interior door of a Greenacres Ave. house where a resident’s 20-month-old granddaughter was accidentally locked inside March 9.
Cars and roadways
Verizon was notified about a low-hanging wire on Richelieu Rd. March 3.
Patrol assisted with traffic control for a disabled car on Popham Rd. March 3.
Con Edison was performing an excavation on Ardmore Rd. and water kept pooling on the site March 3. Police notified the water department for response.
Police notified Verizon about a low-hanging wire on Hampton Rd. March 3.
The highway department was notified about screws in the roadway on Post Rd. March 4.
Police notified Verizon about a low-hanging wire on Woods Lane March 6.
On March 6, police put a loose manhole cover back in place at Church Lane and Popham Rd.
Patrol blocked off Griffen Ave. because of a fallen tree March 6.
Police notified the highway department about a fallen street signs at Secor and Ramsey roads as well as Fenimore Rd. and Ridgecrest West March 7.
Police placed a cone in a large hole located three feet away from the roadway on Greendale Rd. March 9. Police notified the highway department to file the hole to prevent pedestrians from falling into it.
Four car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Animals
A South Church Lane resident found a loose golden retriever in her yard March 4. Police reunited the dog with its owner.
A Lebanon Rd. resident found a loose dog in her yard March 8. Police reunited the dog with its owner and issued a summons to the owner.
Lost and found
Police found a cell phone on Scarsdale Ave. March 6 and returned it to its owner.
Firefighters
On March 3, firefighters responded to a Hampton Road carbon monoxide alarm, where the residents confirmed that all occupants, including pets, had already vacated the premises. The residents mentioned that the boiler in the home had been non-functional and had been repaired the day before using temporary parts. A permanent repair was scheduled to be performed by the plumber the following day. Firefighters entered the structure and detected carbon monoxide levels of 100 parts per million (PPM) on the first floor. Firefighters donned protective equipment and investigated the source of the carbon monoxide in the basement. There, levels exceeding 120 PPM were found in the utility room, where the gas-fired boiler was located. The boiler was promptly shut down. Additional readings within the home revealed levels of 50 PPM on the second floor and 40 PPM in the attic. Con Edison Gas was notified and dispatched to the scene. Meanwhile, firefighters initiated positive pressure ventilation to remove the carbon monoxide from the structure. After initial ventilation efforts, they confirmed that the levels were gradually decreasing. Upon arrival, Con Edison personnel evaluated the gas-fired appliances and determined that the boiler was the source of the carbon monoxide leak. A Con Edison representative red-tagged the boiler to prevent its use. Firefighters continued ventilation efforts until carbon monoxide levels returned to zero throughout the home. The findings were communicated to the residents, who were instructed to keep the boiler off until the plumber completed the necessary repairs.
On March 3, firefighters assisted with a car accident on Barker Lane and Mamaroneck Rd.
On March 6, firefighters investigated a burning odor in a Ferncliff Rd. house. After investigation, it was determined to be a bag of fertilizer in the area. However, during the investigation, personnel found one circuit breaker tripped and notified the owner to have an electrician check the circuit. The tripped circuit was not the source of the odor.
On March 7, firefighters assisted with a car accident on Scarsdale Ave.
On March 7, firefighters were dispatched to a small rubbish fire at Supply Field on Heathcote Rd. The fire was partially extinguished upon arrival. Firefighters used a pressurized water can to completely extinguish it. The consumable material consisted of cardboard boxes, paper and aerosol products.
This report covering police and fire department activity from March 3-9 has been compiled from official information.
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