Police Report: Halloween Road Closures and Packages Stolen from Multiple Porches by Man in Gray

Halloween is coming up this weekend, and in order to ensure a safe experience for Scarsdale’s kids, police announced the following road closures on Friday and Saturday.

The following areas will have restricted access:

On Friday October 30, 2026 the following streets will be closed from 8:30 – 10:30 am for the Fox Meadow Halloween Parade:

Chesterfield Road between Hampton and Brewster Road
Brewster Road between Chesterfield and Butler Road

Later than afternoon from 2:30-5:30 pm, the following streets will be closed for the Scarsdale Recreation Department Halloween Parade:

Spencer Place
Harwood Court
Chase Road between Popham Road and Christie Place

Halloween Street Closures

On Saturday, October 31 from 5-7 pm the following roads will be closed for trick or treating in Fox Meadow:

Shawnee Road
Hampton Road between Cohawney Road & Chesterfield Road
Chesterfield Road between Brite Avenue & Kensington Road
Cohawney Road between Brite Avenue & Kensington Road
Kensington Road between Cohawney & Chesterfield Road
Brewster Road between Fenimore Road & Butler Road

In Greenacres, these roads will be closed from 6-9 pm for trick or treating:

Brewster Road between Fenimore Road & Huntington Avenue
Oakstwain Road between Brewster & Fenimore Roads
Sage Terrace between Putnam Road & Brite Avenue

In East Heathcote from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM these streets will be closed:

Carthage Road between Wakefield Road & Lincoln Road
Ardmore Road, Lebanon Road, & Fayette Road

Police Report

Larceny
On Oct. 20, a Morris Lane man reported that an employee made multiple unauthorized transactions against his personal and business credit cards.

On Oct. 24, a Windmill Ln. caller reported that an unknown party stole packages off his porch and a neighbor's porch. The thief was described as a light skinned, heavyset male wearing gray, who allegedly left in a dark colored, possibly black, vehicle.

On Oct. 24, an Eton Rd. resident reported seeing a man in gray, wearing a Yankees baseball hat, steal a package off a neighbor's porch.

A Fairview Rd. woman reported that a package was stolen off her front porch Oct. 24.

On Oct. 26, a Windmill Ln. resident reported that a man wearing gray stole at least one package off his front porch while he was away.

Identity theft
On Oct. 19, a Richelieu Rd. woman reported that someone was applying to colleges and using her address. She did not believe she was a victim of identity theft, but she found the use of her address on applications to be annoying.

On Oct. 22, a Post Rd. man reported that his tax return checks were mailed to a fraudulent address in New Jersey.

Fraud
On Oct. 20, a Village employee on Post Rd. reported an incident of fraud at the worksite.

A Stonewall Ln. resident reported an incident of wire fraud Oct. 24. The resident said he sent money to an alleged travel agent to book a yacht trip, but he believes the money was stolen and the trip was never booked.

Dispute

Workers at a Catherine Rd. job site were having a dispute Oct. 20. Police mediated the dispute, and the workers left the site for the evening.

Suspicious

On Oct. 19, a girl walking to a religious education class on Palmer Ave. and Mamaroneck Rd. reported that a white van crossed the double yellow line and came toward her. She felt frightened and ran to the class. She looked back and realized the van was no longer there.

On Oct. 20, a white van was observed driving through a Mamaroneck Rd. school's parking lot several times, which was considered suspicious.

Help

On Oct. 19, a man living with his mother reported an order of protection was issued against him. Police advised him that he must abide by the order of protection; otherwise he could be found in contempt of court.

Homeless

On Oct. 22, a homeless man hanging out in bushes around a Popham Rd. church was asked to leave. A church trustee asked police to inform the man that he could return to the church for assistance during daytime hours.

Cars and roadways

An unknown car was parked in a Kensington Rd. driveway Oct. 21. Police helped the resident determine that the car belonged to a family member. All was in good order.

On Oct. 22, police removed a bag of garbage from Bypass and notified the sanitation department for pickup.

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

This week, police issued summonses to at least one driver with registration and inspection violations.

One driver -- Kathyrine Lopez, 26, of Irvington, was arrested on charges of driving without a valid registration or inspection. Police released her on her own recognizance. with an appearance ticket for Village Justice Court.

Animals

On Oct. 23, police picked up a loose dog found on Kingston Rd. The dog’s owner called headquarters later, looking for the dog. Dog and owner were reunited. Police issue the owner a summons.

Village code

Police removed illegally posted signs from Weaver St., Post Rd. and Griffen Ave. Oct. 19. Summonses were issued as appropriate.

On Oct. 19, an outdoor Halloween decoration was making noise on Walworth Ave. A neighbor complained, and police advised the homeowner, who thereafter turned off the decoration.

Police removed illegally posted signs from Mamaroneck, Crane and Post roads and Crossway Oct. 20. Summonses were issued as appropriate.

An unruly passenger was reported to be on a bus on Post Rd. Oct. 20. Patrol asked the passenger to leave the bus.

On Oct. 21, police issued a summons to a contractor who was tampering with the Village water supply on Park Rd. Aug. 21.

On Oct. 22, police issued a summons to a solicitor on Brambach Rd.

Lost and found

A resident reported losing a license plate somewhere in the Village Oct. 22.

On Oct. 24, a Heathcote Rd. resident reported losing a license plate after his car was towed from his house for repairs after sustaining damage from a storm in July. 

Firefighters

On Oct. 20, firefighters helped EMS workers lift a Dolma Rd. resident into an ambulance.

On Oct. 20, a child got locked inside a girl's bathroom on Crossway. Firefighters forced open the bathroom door, to safely release the child inside.

On Oct. 21, firefighters assisted with a car accident on Weaver St.

On Oct. 23, firefighters assisted with a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.

On Oct. 23, firefighters assisted with a car accident on Post Rd.

On Oct. 25, Con Edison red-tagged a defective boiler in a Corell Rd. house. Firefighters stood by and assisted with ventilation.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 19-25 has been compiled from official information.