Queens Village Man Arrested on Charges of Criminal Impersonation of a Police Officer and Grand Larceny and Deer Hit on Heathcote Road

Arrested: On Nov. 19, a man – Fardin Talha, 23, of Queens Village – presented himself at headquarters with his attorney to satisfy a warrant for his arrest, related to a past incident that occurred in September. He was charged with two felonies – criminal impersonation of a police officer and grand larceny involving a theft of at least $17,500 from a Birchall Dr. resident. He was released on his own recognizance.

Aggravated harassment
On Nov. 17, a Popham Rd. resident called police and stated he answered a call made to his landline by a restricted number, and an unknown party stated they had nothing left live for, would come to the house and cause harm to the residents. The resident said that calls continued to be made by the restricted number in rapid succession. The resident stated he called his father to make him aware of the threat, and his father stated a call was made to his office by possibly the same caller, who asked for contact information for one of his clients. The caller became irate since this info could not be shared and continued to call numerous times. While police were on scene, calls were made by an unknown caller to the resident’s cell phone. When answered, the caller sounded irate, but made no coherent statement or threat. Police noted they would make extra ridebys of the residence.

On Nov. 19, a Sycamore Rd. contractor working on a house reported that someone posted derogatory print-outs about him on utility poles near the house. He suspected the signs were posted by someone with whom he is in the middle of a civil dispute. He said he would install security cameras around the property.

Missing person
Staff at a Post Rd. institution reported a 33-year-old missing person from the location Nov. 18. She had reportedly been missing for several days. She was later reported as being found.

Homeless
On Nov. 18, police found a pair of shoes and rolled up blankets on Wayside Lane, suggesting that a homeless person might be hanging out in that area.

On Nov. 18, police told a homeless person carrying a sleeping bag on Depot Place that he was on private property and that he would have to leave.

Safety
On Nov. 19, the Athletic Director at the high school advised of an elderly woman who was walking the track during the school's track team practice, causing a hazardous condition both to herself and the athletes. She was allegedly walking from lane to lane without looking, causing a potential hazard to the track team members who are running full speed down the track lanes. The Athletic Director asked patrol to speak with her to advise her of better track etiquette that would not create a hazard for all parties using the track. Patrol met with the elderly woman and instructed her of better, more appropriate ways to walk the track that don't involve sudden lane changes. The elderly woman decided to walk on the grass on the border of the track. She was advised in the future to be more receptive to the coaches’ suggestions regarding safe and fair use of the track.

Prank
Youths were ringing doorbells and running away on Hampton Rd. Nov. 21. Police spoke with the youths, who were extremely apologetic, and advised them to refrain from such pranks in the future.

Welfare check
On Nov. 20, police conducted a welfare check of a Mamaroneck Rd. resident.

Domestic matter
An Edgewood wife called police because she was disturbed by the amount of noise her husband was making Nov. 21. Police advised them to stay away from each other in their separate areas of the house.

Suspicious
On Nov. 23, an Obry Rd. resident reported that someone walking on the street took photos of his security camera as well as the front of his house – all captured on surveillance video.

Pedestrian struck
On Nov. 18, a pedestrian was struck by a car at the intersection of Popham Rd. and East Parkway. The driver said she did not see the pedestrian due to sun glare. The pedestrian was taken to White Plains Hospital for evaluation and treatment.

Cars and roadways
On Nov. 18, a student’s car was illegally parked on Overlook Rd. Police spoke with school officials who said they would get the student to move the car.

Two cars hit a deer on Heathcote Rd. Nov. 20. The cars were damaged, requiring a tow. The deer was killed by the accident and removed by the Highway Department.

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

Lost and found
On Nov. 21, a passerby found a purse at Montrose and Gorham Roads. Police contacted the owner and returned the purse.

On Nov. 21, a Fox Meadow Rd. resident called police to report that unknown parties were at her front door stating their lost air pods were located in her residence. She stated that no air pods were in her residence, and she told the parties to leave. They were argumentative, but they finally left prior to patrol's arrival. The parties then went to police headquarters, where they were advised that they could not demand to enter a residence to look for air pods, and they were advised to not return to the caller's property.

A driver’s license and credit card found on Garden Rd. were returned to their owner by police Nov. 22.

Village code
Police warned a resident with a dog off leash on Drake Rd. to put the dog back on leash, as per Village code.

Police advised a youth fishing at the Audry Hochberg Pond that fishing was not allowed in Village ponds Nov. 21.

Loud music was reported at a Bradley Rd. house Nov. 21. Police advised the resident to lower the volume.

Firefighters
On Nov. 17, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.

On Nov. 19, firefighters shut gas to a stove in a Windmill Ln. house and stood by for Con Edison due to a gas odor.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison due to a gas leak on Springdale Rd. Nov. 19.

Firefighters shut down a mechanical heating device at a Mamaroneck Rd. school due to an overheated fan motor Nov. 20.

On Nov. 20, firefighters notified Con Edison about a tree on wires on Church Lane.

On Nov. 20, firefighters assisted at a car accident on Mamaroneck Rd.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Nov. 17-23 has been compiled from official information.

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