Police Report: Package Theft and Car Break-in

Stolen packages: Packages were stolen from a Hutchinson Avenue porch July 1.

Car break-in
On July 3, a Fayette Road resident reported his car had been broken into overnight. Additionally, the center console had been tossed, and a license/ID holder that looks like a wallet had been seemingly tossed in the area. A doorbell camera video showed a “Good Samaritan” returning the wallet later. No other items were missing, and the vehicle was not damaged.

Dispute
Police assisted a taxi driver and two female passengers come to an agreement over an unpaid taxi fare at 2 a.m., July 4, on July 4.

Domestic matter
Police assisted a couple having a dispute over a child custody exchange in the police department parking lot July 2.

On July 4, an Edgewood woman reported her husband was yelling at her and filming her. The husband called as well saying his wife was drunk and angry. He stated that she had fallen, and he was concerned for her. While speaking with the female, patrol observed her appearing to be intoxicated. The female stated she did not need any medical assistance at this time, and she advised she was tired and going to bed.

Police mediated a dispute between an Edgewood couple July 7.

Toy gun
A toy gun was found in bushes on Hamilton Road July 2. Police disposed of it.

Help
Police helped a Catherine Road resident with a toilet leak by turning off the water July 4. Police advised the resident to call a plumber.

Police conducted a welfare check of a Meadow Road woman July 5, after the mother’s cab ride took longer than expected and the woman’s daughter was concerned.

On July 7, a Crossway woman reported she was concerned about an acquaintance of her husband. She said that no threats were made; however, she was concerned that the person knows where she lives. Patrol advised that extra ride-bys would be conducted.

Civil matter
On July 1, policed mediated a dispute between Nelson Road neighbors. The dispute concerned a hedge on the property line.

Cars and roadways
Police removed a fallen branch from Palmer Avenue July 1.
Verizon was notified about a fallen wire on Farragut Road July 2.
Police called for a tow at Post and Popham roads after a car’s engine died while near a light.
On July 5, police notified Con Edison about a fallen tree and wires on Heathcote Road.
On July 6, police notified Verizon about a fallen tree and wires on Franklin Road.
On July 7, a Brook Lane resident was concerned about an older model sedan that drove by her house approximately three times, and a male “appeared to have pulled a mask over his face,” she said. The vehicle was then parked at the dead end in the no parking zone, she said. Patrol observed the vehicle parked at the dead end of Brook Lane, with two occupants in the back seat of the vehicle – one male and one female. The parties stated that they were eating and conversing before the female would be dropped off at home. No criminality observed, and all in good order upon patrol’s departure.

Animals
On July 1, police called a trapper for an injured raccoon on Boulevard.

On July 3, a Graham Road woman reported seeing a cat in her yard. She recognized it from a posted flyer about a lost car. It was gone when police arrived.

Police reunited a dog with its owner on Harvest Drive July 6.

Village code
On July 1, police removed an illegally posted sign on Carman Road. It was discarded, and a summons was issued.

On July 2, police removed an illegally posted sign on Kingston Road. It was discarded, and a summons was issued.

On July 3, police removed an illegally posted sign on Fox Meadow Road. It was discarded.

On July 5 and 6, police advised a Richbell Road homeowner to remove illegally posted signs from the Village right of way.

Police advised a Varian Road resident that neighbors complained about noise from loud music, and the resident lowered the volume of the music July 5.

On July 6, police removed an illegally posted sign on Spier Road. It was discarded, and a summons was issued.

Lost and found
On July 1, an Overlook Road resident reported losing a license plate somewhere in the Village.

A car key was found on Fenimore Road July 6. Policed vouchered it for safekeeping.

On July 7, a wallet found on East Parkway was turned over to police.

Firefighters
On July 1, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.

On July 2, firefighters received a report of contractor damage to a gas line on Obry Drive. They found that a mini excavator had severed the gas service line while planting trees. No mark out was visible. The contractor pinched the line prior to firefighters’ arrival and stopped the leak. Con-Edison responded and clamped the line to make repairs. Firefighters noticed electrical violations to the temporary service as well as many open holes that were not protected. They requested the building department to check the site. Firefighters shut down all breakers and locked out the temporary electrical panel for following reasons: one live service entrance wire and one additional wire were laying on the ground and not protected from physical damage. Also, use of such equipment was not permitted for outdoor wet or damp locations. These instead should have been installed using code-approved methods. Also, the main meter panel cabinet was not secured and not sealed from open meter terminals, and this should have had a protective plate.

On July 3, firefighters assisted with a car lockout on Post Road.

On July 4, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Bronx River Parkway.

A fallen tree knocked down a power line on Heathcote Road July 5. Firefighters closed the road and stood by for Con Edison.

On July 5, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Park Road.

On July 6, firefighters responded to a Con Edison gas alarm at a Greenacres Avenue house. On arrival, firefighters found what appeared to be an unoccupied dwelling and made entry through a window to allow Con Edison to check the house. Con Edison detected a leak at the meter located in the basement. Firefighters then units found a young resident sleeping on the second floor. Con Edison needed to do work in order to mitigate the leak. Firefighters remained on scene while Con Edison did the work because there was only a minor (17 years old) at the house due to an inside odor of gas. There, firefighters found a swollen five-gallon gasoline can, containing about one gallon of fuel. Firefighters opened up garage doors to ventilate.

This report covering police and fire department activity from July 1-7 has been compiled from official information.

(Photo by Shelley Grafstein)

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