NJ Man Arrested for Trespassing, Child’s Head Stuck in Fence and Malfunctioning Elevator at Freightway Garage

Arrests: On June 13, a Spier Rd man reported a white man walking in his backyard after midnight. Samuel Ramos, Jr., 50, of Patterson, New Jersey, was subsequently arrested and charged with trespassing. He was released on his own recognizance with a court date of June 24.

On June 10, a person -- David G. Metch, 37, of White Plains -- surrendered himself at headquarters for violating an order of protection. He was arrested on charges of criminal contempt and aggravated harassment, and he was released on his own recognizance.

Stolen card
A Corell Rd. resident, on June 10, reported that a trading card that he had purchased but never received in December 2025 reappeared for sale on Ebay, listed out of a New Jersey location. Police advised the resident to report the matter to USPS police.

Fake products
On June 9, two individuals reported that someone approached them on Sprague Rd. and sold them fake Apple products, resulting in a loss of money.

Identity theft
On June 11, a resident came to headquarters to report that someone used his personal information to create a Sportsbook account.

Concerns
On June 10, a School Lane business owner reported receiving a suspicious email regarding two of the business' employees.

On June 11, a Crawford Lane resident reported that he was not home but a male had been ringing his doorbell and was now sitting on his property for over 10 minutes. The resident advised that he was not expecting anyone. The male was described as a white man, wearing jeans and a hat. Upon arrival, police observed a person matching the description leaving the listed address. He stated he was supposed to work at the house directly across the street but had the wrong address. Police observed the party being greeted at the front door by the resident of the correct address.

On June 13, a caller reported that an unknown man dropped a potato chip bag on Chase Road. The caller believed the bag contained an unknown substance. Patrol responded and observed the potato chip bag. Patrol inspected the bag and observed what appeared to be garbage. No substances were observed in the bag. The bag was discarded in the nearest waste receptacle.
Trespassing

On June 12, a Cambridge Road man reported a trespassing incident that occurred the previous night. The man presented footage recorded by his security cameras the previous evening between approximately 10:30 and 11 pm. The recording showed a dark colored Lexus sedan pull into and park in the driveway. An elderly male who appeared somewhat disheveled and disoriented exited the vehicle, activated a flashlight at the front door before approaching it for a short amount of time and then walked back to his vehicle, kicked the front tires and left in the vehicle. Approximately ten minutes later the same vehicle returned, remained parked for another ten minutes and left traveling north on the roadway. A check of call history at the location did not indicate any previous owner or tenant who might have been returning due to some disoriented state.

Homeless
On June 13, a homeless man on Popham Road was offered assistance, but the man declined.
Malfunction

On June 8, police and firefighters shut down a malfunctioning elevator at Freightway Garage after a commuter complained about being stuck on the fifth floor with a non-working elevator. Firefighters confirmed the elevator was traveling to random floors instead of the selected ones.
On June 11, an elevator mechanic working on the Freightway Garage elevator got stuck inside a stalled car. Firefighters had to open the door so the mechanic could get out.

Employees
A Secor Road business owner reported that security cameras captured footage of one of his employees placing Band-aids on another employee's car June 10.

Jewelry
A Garth Rd. business owner came to headquarters and asked to document two jewelry purchases from two different sources June 11.

Gas prices
On June 14, police received a report of people arguing in the parking lot of the Post Road firehouse. Patrol arrived and made contact with a woman speaking on her phone.
She stated she was yelling due to frustration over gas prices in the area.

Civil matter
On June 10, a Wilmot Rd. man reported to headquarters to report an issue. He advised that he and his sister are co-trustees to a bank account and building in New York City. He advised that the account, which was created for the building expenses, was emptied out of the over $93,000 within it. The bank investigated the issue and determined it was the man's sister who had taken out the money over a year-long period. The man reported that she had no business with the building and did not receive approval to withdraw those funds. The man wanted to document the incident for civil litigation to get the money returned for the building's operation.

Cars and roadways
Police notified Verizon about fallen wires on Carthage Road and Morris Lane June 8, and Rugby Lane. June 9,
A dead animal was retrieved from Hochberg Pond on Olmsted Rd. June 8.
Police asked a driver to move a car parked too close to an Elm Road intersection June 11.
Police helped a Boniface Circle patient reunite with her husband after she accidentally locked herself out of her car on June 12.
On June 12, police issued summonses to improperly parked cars on Burgess Road.
Police moved traffic cones from blocking Garden Road after the cones blew over June 12.
Police moved a branch from Post Road June 12.
Police notified Con Edison about fallen wires on Post Rd. June 12.
A car ran out of gas on River Road June 12. Police called a tow company for assistance.
Police found a sinkhole forming at Mamaroneck and Cooper Roads June 14. Police notified the highway department and placed traffic cones around the hole for safety.
Two car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.

Village code
Patrol removed illegally posted signs in the Village right of way on Weaver Street and Secor Road June 9, Mamaroneck and Stonehouse Roads June 10, Palmer Avenue June 11, Brewster Road June 12 and Woods Lane June 14. Summonses were issued as appropriate.
Police advised a Cushman Road resident to lower the volume of music after neighbors complained of noise June 9.
Police dispersed youth from pickleball courts on Post Road after dark June 9.
Police advised a Bradford Road resident to lower the volume of music after neighbors complained of noise June 13.
Lost and found
A driver reported losing a license plate somewhere in the Village June 11.
A Catherine Road resident reported losing a license plate after turning in a car to a dealership June 12.
A passerby found a debit card on Chase Road June 13. Police vouchered it for safekeeping.

Firefighters
On June 9, firefighters received a call about a small child with its head stuck in a metal fence on Hamilton Road. FD units responded to a report of a child with their head trapped in a fence. Firefighters used EDraulic spreaders to widen the gap between fence posts, freeing the child's head. The child was handed over to Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps for assessment.

On June 11, firefighters disconnected a wall-hung hot water boiler in a Scarsdale Avenue business due to carbon monoxide release related to the unit's poor venting.

Firefighters assisted with a car accident on the Bronx River Parkway June 11.

On June 11, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of fallen wires on Bradford Road.

On June 12, firefighters helped a Fenimore Road resident get back in bed after the resident accidentally fell to the floor.

On June 13, a carbon monoxide alarm sounded in a lower level space on Scarsdale Avenue. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison. They observed that some air sealing work that had been done on a newly installed wall-hung hot water boiler. It was discovered that the exhaust coupling on top of the boiler had a leak. The unit was shut down. Firefighters ventilated the space with positive pressure until the atmosphere was at a safe level. The building's plumber took the coupling apart and found that a rubber gasket was improperly installed. The coupling was repaired, and the unit was turned on to verify proper ventilation. It passed for safe operation, and building occupants were informed of the cause, condition and correction. The lower-level occupant was informed for a second time about keeping egress doorways clear of equipment.

On June 14, a Sheldrake Road child accidentally got locked inside a bathroom. Firefighters opened the door to free the child, unharmed.

Firefighters assisted with a car accident on Drake Road June 14.

This report covering police and fire department activity from June 8-14 has been compiled from official information.

(Photo Credit: Shelley Grafstein)