Tires Slashed, Woman Locked in Bathroom and an Injured Woodpecker from the Scarsdale Police

Criminal mischief: A Dunham Road woman reported that tires were slashed on two cars parked in her driveway overnight Aug. 18.

Identity theft
On Aug. 15, a Mamaroneck Road resident reported he discovered that a loan for $7,600 was taken out by an unknown party using his identifying information on November 10, 2022. The account was closed on March 1, 2023.

Dispute
A Chesterfield Road child called police to report his parents were having a disagreement Aug. 18. Police went to the scene and discerned that the parents were involved in a minor verbal dispute.

Welfare check
On Aug. 14, a Secor Road woman asked police to check the welfare of their housekeeper who was not answering her cell phone. The housekeeper was at the woman’s house doing work, and everything was OK.

On Aug. 17, the daughter of a Palmer Avenue woman asked police to check on her after the woman missed a tele-health visit. Police went to the house and saw the woman inside the house though a window. She advised she was locked inside a bathroom. Police entered the house and opened the door. They asked the woman to call her daughter.

Help
A Richelieu Road woman reported that her 79-year-old father went out for a walk three hours ago and did not return Aug. 20. Police found him in good condition in Eastchester and arranged for his daughter to pick him up.

Civil matter
On Aug. 19, an East Parkway worker reported problems with his supervisor. He said the problem started after he refused to use a vehicle his supervisor assigned to him for work. The worker said he did not like the way he was spoken to after his refusal and stated he would like to document the incident. Patrol advised the worker about resources available to help him with the civil incident.

On Aug. 20, a Madison Road resident reported that Village workers damaged his driveway and front concrete steps while performing roadwork.

Cars and roadways
Police saw a parked Kia, with scofflaw status due to unpaid parking tickets in the amount of $980, on East Parkway Aug. 14. The car was towed from the scene and impounded.

Police moved a fallen branch from Secor Road Aug. 14.

On Aug. 15, police taped off numerous flooded roadways in the Village.

On Aug. 16, a Montrose Road resident reported that a man was working on a white commercial van parked in the street in front of his house. He advised that a tire was on his lawn, and he did not want the man to place debris or materials there. Police saw the parked van, which was missing tires. He issued a parking citation to the registered owner of the van.

On Aug. 16, a moped on Post Road was observed driving recklessly. The driver fled from police on his moped.

Patrol notified Verizon of a fallen wire on Heathcote Road Aug. 17.

On Aug. 17, police moved a rock out of the roadway on Church Lane.

A tree fell on Hampton Road Aug. 18. Police asked highway workers to remove it.

Police called a tow for a driver whose car broke down at Mamaroneck and Garden roads Aug. 18.

Police helped a Mamaroneck Road driver with directions after his GPS stopped working Aug. 19.

On Aug. 19, police conducted a traffic stop on Fenimore Road and issued the 35-year-old Bronx driver a citation for an expired inspection sticker.

On Aug. 20, police helped a Meadow Road driver change a tire.

Animals
An injured woodpecker was found on a Brite Avenue lawn Aug. 20. Police contacted a wildlife rehabilitator who picked up the bird.

Village code
A caller reported a solicitor on Stonehouse Road Aug. 16. The solicitor was described to be a white man of medium build, with an Australian accent and a buzz cut. Patrol arrived at the location and observed the solicitor. He advised he worked for a pest control company and services a residence on Stonehouse Road. He said he wanted to inform neighboring residences of the service. Patrol informed him that, as per Village code, he would need a permit to solicit in the Village.

On Aug. 16, a pest control worker, on a scooter, was soliciting on Heathcote Road. Police told him he needed a permit to solicit in the Village.

On Aug. 17, police told Oxford Road and Shawnee Road solicitors that they needed permits to solicit in the Village.

After neighbors complained, police asked Sheldrake Road residents to lower the volume of party music Aug. 19.

After neighbors complained, police asked Shae Road residents to lower the volume of music Aug. 20.

Lost and found
A caller found a girl’s bike, helmet and water bottle on Roosevelt Road Aug. 20. Information on the water bottle identified the owner, and police returned the items.

Firefighters
On Aug. 14, firefighters assisted Larchmont firefighters with a working fire in their jurisdiction.

On Aug. 14, firefighters evacuated Sprague Road residents and workers to evaluate elevated carbon monoxide levels in a house. They ventilated and stood by for Con Edison. Investigation in the basement revealed the use of a gas-powered plate compactor during a repair to the basement slab and plumbing. The owner was advised of the hazards of using such equipment in a dwelling.

On Aug. 16, firefighters investigated an electrical burning odor in a Drake Road basement. Investigation led to the main breaker panel. When the cover was removed, firefighters found multiple charred electrical wires and a sub-panel breaker dislodged. Power to the main panel was shut off, and firefighters verified there was no active burning in the panels. They advised the resident to contact an electrician for service/repair and to keep the main breaker panel in the off position until an electrician could diagnose the problem.

On Aug. 17, workers cooking in a basement commercial kitchen on Berwick Road caused elevated carbon monoxide levels Firefighters stood by for Con Edison and ventilated the basement. Firefighters noted that most burners were in use on the commercial range, and multiple trays had been cooked in the ovens. The exhaust hood was in use prior to firefighters’ response. Firefighters also observed excessive combustible storage in the utility room, and they advised occupants to remove the storage.

On Aug. 17, Catherine Road residents reported an odor of gas in the basement. Firefighters and Con Edison discovered a small gas leak. Con Edison made repairs.

On Aug. 18, firefighters were called to a Sheldrake Road house because a resident reported smoke coming from a washing machine. Firefighters removed the washing machine from the house and ventilated.

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

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