Police Report: Driver Charged with DWI Following Accident, Domestic Disputes and a Missing Person

DWI: Following a car accident at Dolma Rd. and Morris Lane March 24, police arrested driver James C. Secca, 45, of Stamford, Connecticut, on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), refusal to take a breath test, operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver and following too closely. He was released on his own recognizance, with an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court.

Identity theft
On March 25, a Meadow Rd. resident reported that someone opened a fraudulent car insurance policy with Geico for two cars that the resident did not own. He learned of the incident when he received a collections notice.

Social media hacking
Someone hacked a Heathcote Rd. resident’s Facebook account to fraudulently post items for sale. On March 29, people who had purchased items and paid for them showed up at the resident’s house to collect the items, only to learn that they had been scammed. The resident weas afraid that people who were scammed would retaliate against his family, even though they had nothing to do with the scam. Police said they would provide extra ride-bys.

Extortion
On March 27, a Brookby Rd. woman reported she was being “extorted.” No further information was provided.

Domestic matters
On March 27, an Edgewood woman reported having a disagreement with her husband. On scene, patrol spoke with both parties. They stated that they were having a conversation with their son about not eating. The parents also had a disagreement about the situation. When her husband wanted to leave the house to go for a walk, the wife called 911. Patrol advised that they can reach out to the youth officer regarding their son.

On March 28, police received a call about an alleged unwanted guest at a Lincoln Rd. house. On scene, the residents said there was no incident involving an unwanted guest. Instead, they said their son’s girlfriend had come to their house the previous day to stay with them. They said she was welcome. The girlfriend said she had left her parents’ house due to an unhealthy dynamic. She did not want to communicate with her parents. She stated that her parents arrived at the house requesting to speak with her despite her request that they not contact her. The homeowner stated that she asked them to leave the property and that they eventually did so after she informed them police had been called.

Missing person
Around 1 a.m., March 28, police saw a youth walking on Park and Mamaroneck roads. The youth was identified as a missing person out of New Rochelle. New Rochelle police were notified. The youth claimed he just went out for a walk and got lost. New Rochelle police and the youth’s father came to headquarters to pick up the youth.

Help
On March 24, a woman from out of town left her car to look for her loose dog, and she then flagged down police because she did not know how to get back to her car. The woman’s husband said he managed to retrieve their dog, and police provided a courtesy transport back to the woman’s car.

Water
A plumber needed to turn off water on Bradford Rd. but was concerned about the age of the valve March 23. The water department was notified for assistance.

Suspicious
On March 26, a lacrosse coach contacted police to report a suspicious interaction with a man who claimed he wanted lessons for his kids following a correspondence over text message. The man then sent the coach a check through email that appeared to have been digitally altered. The coach became suspicious, did not attempt to cash the check and instead reported it to police. Other coaches were also informed.

Financial worry
On March 26, a Madison Rd. woman believed that her former financial advisor had mismanaged her funds. However, she was unable to provide any proof or paperwork indicating criminal activity. Patrol suggested contacting a private legal counsel to assist with investigating and protecting her finances.

Cars and roadways
Police issued summonses to the drivers of three illegally parked cars on Locust Lane March 24.

A driver in a white Hyundai ran out of gas on Butler Rd. March 25. Police called a tow to assist with refilling the car with gas.

Police called a tow to remove a disabled car from Heathcote Rd. March 26.

On March 27, police notified Con Edison about a low-hanging wire on Stratton Rd.

A silver BMW SUV was found abandoned on Penn Rd. March 27. A resident said it had been abandoned for over a week.

Police called a tow to remove a disabled car from Mamaroneck Rd. March 28.

On March 29, a utility pole fell on Dickel Rd.

A car leaking gasoline was towed from Springdale Rd. March 29. Firefighters assisted with cleanup.

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

Animals
On March 24, a fox was reported to be screaming and possibly injured on Highland Way. Police arrived, and the fox ran away. It did not appear to be injured.

On March 25, two lost dogs were reunited with their owner on Eton Rd.

Village code
Police issued summonses to people using gas-powered leaf blowers on Fairview and Gatehouse roads March 24.

On March 25, police observed an illegally placed sign on Lyons Rd. Police asked the owner of the sign to move it.

Police removed an illegally posted sign from Bypass March 27 and from Weaver St. March 28.

Neighbors complained that youth playing basketball at Edgewood School were playing music, and it was too loud March 29. The youth turned off the music and apologized.

Lost and found
A woman flagged down police at 2 a.m., March 26, in Village center. She said she left her wallet on a Metro North train. Police called Metro North police and asked them to pick up the wallet.

On March 27, a caller reported finding a wallet and turning it in to Dunkin’ Donuts staff on Depot Place. Police contacted staff at the store, and they claimed no one had turned it in a wallet.

On March 27, a Boulevard woman reported losing a passport. She realized it was lost on March 20, she said.

On March 29, a Boulevard resident reported that her daughter lost a $4,000 flute.

On March 29, a Harvest Dr. resident reported losing a license plate.

Firefighters
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on Morris Lane March 24.

This report covering police and fire department activity from March 23-29 has been compiled from official information