Police Report: Homeless Woman Arrested for Criminal Mischief, Pedestrian Hit and Boy Home Alone

Photo Credit: Shutterstock Arrested: Police received a report of a white woman causing a disturbance inside Starbucks on East Parkway March 13. She was reported to have thrown items and sprayed employees with Windex. She damaged merchandise on display. She was described as carrying a blue suitcase. Police arrived on scene and arrested the suspect on charges of felonious criminal mischief. She was identified as Olga Dimopoulos, 57, a homeless woman. She was released on her own recognizance with an appearance ticket for Village Justice Court. 

Burglary

On March 9, a Drake Rd. resident reported his house had been burglarized over the weekend. At least one item was reported stolen. The 80-year-old resident said he was home at the time but didn’t realize what was happening because of the walls and the noise from the TV.

Stolen

A technician serving AT&T call boxes reported that batteries stored in one of the call boxes appeared to have been stolen, since the box was empty March 13. Police advised the technician that AT&T, as owner of the batteries, would have to make the report. 

On March 14, a Nelson Rd. resident reported that a package had been stolen from his house. As per FedEx, the package had been signed for. 

Fraud

On March 9, a Sheldrake Rd. resident reported an incident of fraud. 

Criminal mischief

A Barry Rd. resident reported that someone threw eggs at his front door and window around 11:30 p.m., March 13. 

On March 14, a Carman Rd. resident reported that his house had been egged overnight. It was the third incident in 30 days, the owner said. 

Domestic matter

A Quaker Ridge mother reported her daughter was having suicidal thoughts and asked to speak with a clinician March 10. A responding clinician said she would follow up with the family the next day. 

Home alone

On March 12, an eight-year-old boy called police stating he had been left home alone and he was scared. He asked the police to respond because he did not want to be home alone. Police went to the house and learned the child had just been dropped off from soccer by his friend's parent, and the child discovered no one was home. The child called his mother in presence of patrol, who then contacted the au pair that was supposed to be present. The au pair stated that she was running late but was on the way. The au pair arrived approximately two minutes later. The child appeared to be in good health with no cause to suspect mistreatment, neglect or abuse. No further police action was necessary.

Suspicious 

On March 9, a Heathcote Rd. resident reported a man wearing a Con Edison vest and driving a Con Edison van knocked on her door and requested to come inside to check equipment. She declined and the man left. The resident thought it was suspicious. 

A Post Rd. resident reported that someone entered his driveway and placed a flyer for an auto detailing service on the windshield of his parked car March 11. 

A Quaker Ridge School custodian reported finding a suspicious item outside the school March 13. It was an empty suitcase – found to be empty and damaged. It was discarded as trash.

Water 

A drainage system was damaged at a construction site on Continental Rd. and water was collecting in a neighbor’s yard March 14. The neighbor called police. Police informed the contractor who arrived on scene to repair the system. The contractor gave the neighbor his contact information for any future problems or issues. 

Safety 

Kids were dropped off a school bus at a Fox Meadow rd. bus stop, and at least one kid was walking in the middle of the road March 13. Police spoke with the kids about traffic safety and the danger of walking in the street. 

Help 

An East Parkway establishment’s manager reported that a female was present in an office around 2 a.m., March 14, and would not leave. Police arrived and asked the woman to leave. She complied. 

Police attempted to check the welfare of a Palmer Ave. woman but no one appeared to be home March 14. 

Pedestrian hit

A car stuck a pedestrian at the corner of East Parkway and Christie Place March 10. The pedestrian reported a foot injury. 

Cars and roadways

A sinkhole, said to be about four to five feet wide, was reported on Cushman Rd. March 9. The water department was advised since it was near a fire hydrant. Firefighters also responded. It was determined that the sinkhole was the result of a collapsed sewer line.

On March 10, a Brewster Rd. resident reported a car drove over her property over the weekend. It caused damage to the walkway and grass.

A passing truck struck wires on Palmer Ave. and Heathcote Rd. March 10. Police notified Verizon and Con Edison. Firefighters assisted.

Police stood by until a disabled car was removed from Bypass by a tow March 10.

Verizon was notified about a fallen wire on Mamaroneck Rd. March 11.

Police issued a summons to the driver of an idling vehicle on Tompkins Rd. March 11. 

Parked cars were causing congestion on Harcourt Rd. March 12. Police issued summonses as necessary and asked drivers to move their cars. 

A disabled car was towed from Mamaroneck Rd. March 13.

A driver got two flat tires on Post Rd. March 13. Police stood by until a tow truck arrived to remove the car. 

Police issued summonses to the drivers of illegally parked cars on Potter Rd. March 15. 

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

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

Village code

An illegally posted sign was noted on Cayuga Rd. March 12. Police issued a summons and removed the sign.  

Neighbors complained about noise from a youth gathering on Morris Lane March 13. The party host’s parent said uninvited guests showed up. Police asked them to leave. 

Kids were being too noisy after dark and running with flashlights outside on Franklin Rd. Police told the kids, who said they were playing tag, to quiet down and go inside. 

Police dispersed noisy youth from Huntington Ave. around 3 a.m., March 14. 

Police advised a Paddington Rd. resident that neighbors had complained of noise coming from the house, although police did not hear any noise, March 14. 

Police stood by while an Eastwoods Lane homeowner lowered music and dispersed youth from the scene March 14. 

Animals

On March 9, a Griffen Ave. resident reported being bitten on the leg by a dog.

On March 11, an injured fox was brought to Weinberg Nature Center from Church Lane. 

Lost and found

A passerby found a check on Spencer Place March 12. Police returned it to its owner.

On March 15, a passerby found a wallet containing a badge on East Parkway. Police contacted the owner of the wallet who then came to headquarters to retrieve it. 

Firefighters

On March 9, heat at a Popham Rd. malfunctioned and would not respond to the thermostat. The temperature rose to over 100 degrees. Firefighters shut down the system and recommended calling for service.

Firefighters notified the building department about a potentially unsafe structure on Drake Rd. March 9.

An odor on Lockwood Rd. was determined to be from a skunk March 10. 

Firefighters responded to a car accident on Post Rd. March 10.

On March 11, a Brookline doorbell was smoking and releasing an electrical burning odor. Firefighters disconnected power to the unit and advised calling for repair.

On March 12, a Wynmor Rd. resident noticed a gas odor while using the oven. Firefighters could not find a leak, but they recommended to refrain from using it until it could be properly serviced. 

A hood malfunctioned in a Gath Rd. restaurant March 12. Firefighters recommended servicing the hood. 

A drainage pipe broke at a Butler Rd. house, and water was collecting in the yard March 12. Firefighters recommended calling for service. 

Firefighters responded to a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway March 13. One driver was stuck in a car complaining of neck and back pain. Firefighters cut open the car to get the person out. The person was treated by Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps and transported to a local hospital. 

Firefighters put a disabled elevator out of service in the Freightway Garage March 13.

On March 15, firefighters helped a Meadow Rd. resident make sure her oven was off. 

This report covering police and fire department activity from March 9-15 has been compiled from official information.