Caterers accused of taking client’s alcohol; Man’s coat stolen during haircut

Thefts
On Oct. 8, a Normandy Lane man reported caterers stole approximately $3,500 worth of alcohol from his house following a party Sept. 27.

While a 52-year-old Hamilton Road man was getting his hair cut at Henry's Barber Shop on Scarsdale Avenue, Oct. 11, his blue Land's End jacket and car keys were stolen from the waiting area. The theft occurred between 9:15 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Identity thefts
On Oct. 8, a Mamaroneck Road man reported someone used his Social Security number to file a fraudulent income tax return. The man discovered it after receiving an IRS letter inquiring about an alleged, unnaturally large tax refund.
On Oct. 9, a Greenacres Avenue woman received a call from her tax accountant, advising that the IRS needed to confirm her identity because of a second, fraudulent tax return filed under her Social Security number. She is following up with her accountant.
On Oct. 11, a Brite Avenue woman reported fraudulent activity on her Capital One Visa card.

Check forgery
On Oct. 8, a Madison Road woman reported someone stole two Chase Bank checks from her mailbox, forged them for higher dollar amounts and either cashed them or attempted to cash them. The incident occurred sometime between July 31 and Sept. 19.

Eggs
A caller reported his car got egged while parked on Autenreith Road between 4:30 p.m., Oct. 10, and 1 a.m., Oct. 11. There was visible yolk on the car's paint and broken egg shells on the ground.

Harassment
On Oct. 11, a resident received a call from a blocked number on his cell phone. The caller reportedly stated he was calling from a news station and wanted to know if the resident wanted to make a statement regarding some allegations that were made against him. The resident currently has an order of protection against his spouse, but the caller did not say the allegations came from the resident's spouse. Police advised the resident to contact his phone carrier to obtain information about the phone number from which the call originated, as the call may not have been legitimate.

Post-it notes
A Popham Road resident reported someone placed "illogical" Post-it notes on the front door of her apartment Oct. 9. The notes referred to proper garbage disposal in the building, she said. She wanted to document the incident in case the situation escalates.

Help
Police helped mediate a dispute between a Quaker Ridge woman and a home health aide Oct. 6.
At 7:30 a.m., Oct. 7, a woman was found sleeping next to a bike rack near the Recreation Department entrance of Village Hall. The woman told police she was passing through town and needed to rest. She refused assistance and continued on her way.
A Fenimore Road resident was concerned that a neighbor's garage door was open for several hours Oct. 7. Police checked the house and found the homeowner working in his garage. The homeowner said the garage door was left open for ventilation purposes.
The youth officer asked for a police car to be sent to an Edgewood house for a child refusing to go to school because of an ongoing dispute with friends Oct. 8. The youth officer is following up.

Dog struck
An unleashed Vernon Road dog ran out of its yard and was struck by a village owned vehicle Oct. 8. The homeowner took the dog to a vet prior to patrol's arrival. The village-owned vehicle was undamaged. The condition of the dog was unknown at the time of the report.

Cars and roadways
Police closed Harwood Court because a carting and recycling truck leaked hydraulic fluid on the street Oct. 6. Highway department workers and firefighters evaluated the situation, applied absorbent material on the spill and notified the carting company of its responsibility to clean up the spill.
On Oct. 7, police notified the highway department about loose dirt and rocks littering Cooper Road.
Police helped a driver change a flat tire on Popham Road at 11:30 p.m., Oct. 7.
Around 12:30 a.m., Oct. 8, police discovered an old refrigerator lying on Post Road. Police removed the doors as a safety precaution and notified the highway department for pickup. Police noted the refrigerator seemed to have been discarded by someone passing through the area and not by a local homeowner.
Police called a taxi for a White Plains man who stopped his Lexus near Post and Mamaroneck roads because he was unable to drive due to confusion and disorientation around 6 a.m., Oct. 8. The man said he had health problems but refused medical attention. Police helped the man park his car on Tompkins Road. The man made arrangements for someone else to pick up the car.
On Oct. 9, police stopped a driver for using a cell phone on East Parkway. The driver, from Woodbridge, Conn., gave police his Connecticut driver's license and said he was driving a rental car. A database check of the man's license revealed his driving privileges were suspended in New York and New Jersey for failure to answer summonses in Harriman and Greenwood Lake. Police issued the man summonses for both using a mobile device while driving and third-degree unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Police instructed the man to park his car and call someone to pick him and his car up. He is due in court Oct. 29.
Ten car accidents were reported in the village this week.

License plates
On Oct. 9, a Chateaux Circle resident reported she did not remove the license plates from her 1999 Nissan Maxima before the car was destroyed by an auto salvage and recycling company in California. The resident said she needed to file a police report about the missing plates in order to properly cancel her car insurance.
A Heathcote Road resident reported losing a motorcycle license plate somewhere in the village Oct. 10.

Civil matter
An Edgewood Road man complained that a neighbor placed stepping stones on his property and would not remove them Oct. 6. The neighbor said he placed the stones at the property line in order to create a walkway to the bus stop. Police advised both men it was a civil matter and advised them to follow up in civil court if necessary. The next day, the man who complained about the stepping stones placed traffic cones and "no trespassing" signs across the stone pathway and sidewalk. The neighbor said the cones and signs blocked his wife's path to the bus stop and prevented his child from safely crossing the street at the crosswalk on his way to school. Police instructed the man to remove the cones and install the "no trespassing" signs in a way that would not obstruct pedestrian traffic. The men said they were hiring lawyers to resolve the matter.

Village code
Police advised a worker on Ogden Road he could not use power equipment until 8 a.m., Oct. 6. The worker advised police he would wait in his car until 8 a.m. before beginning work.
Walworth Avenue residents complained of noise from a River Road party at 11 p.m., Oct. 12. Police informed the homeowner of the complaint. She apologized for the noise and stated her daughter's guests were currently getting rides home because the party was over.

Lost and found
A Scarsdale firefighter found a cell phone near the intersection of Post Road and Boulevard and brought it to headquarters Oct. 10.

Fire
Firefighters investigated a reported possible natural gas leak on Park Road Oct. 6. Gas detection meters did not indicate the presence of gas.
Firefighters traced a gas odor in a Black Birch Lane garage to a leaking lawn mower Oct. 7. Firefighters removed the lawn mower from the garage and placed it outside.
Elevated carbon monoxide levels in a Mamaroneck Road house were caused by a faulty ventilation flue connected to a gas burner and hot water heater Oct. 7. Con Edison shut gas to both appliances and red tagged them. During investigation, firefighters also found elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide in the basement, due to an improperly sealed sewer trap. Firefighters sealed the trap. The building department was notified for follow-up on the flue system.
Firefighters notified Con Edison about a reported natural gas odor on Spencer Place Oct. 8.
A gas odor in a Brambach Road house was caused by a stove knob that had not been completely turned off Oct. 8.
Firefighters investigated an electrical burning odor in a Black Walnut Road house Oct. 9. They discovered a bathroom ceiling fan was venting directly into an insulated area between joists without a proper exhaust hose or pipe. As a precaution, firefighters removed dust-caked insulation from this area and shut related circuit breakers. Firefighters checked other areas of the house for unusual heat, smoke or charring. They confirmed all investigated areas were safe. Consultation with a licensed electrician was recommended.
A gas-powered pressure washer caused carbon monoxide to enter a Hamilton Road house Oct. 11. Firefighters instructed workers to relocate the pressure washer, and they ventilated the house. Con Edison confirmed the safety of the house.
A foul odor in a Rochambeau Road house was caused by a faulty toilet seal Oct. 11. The resident informed firefighters a plumber had already been called. The plumber was due to fix it the following week.
A report of burning leaves on Tunstall Road turned out to be a properly contained wood fire in a portable fireplace Oct. 12. Firefighters confirmed the fire was under control.
Firefighters forced open a Cushman Road bedroom door after a child accidentally locked himself inside Oct. 12. Firefighters confirmed the door's locking mechanism was not working properly and advised the homeowner to repair it.
This week firefighters assisted at three car accidents in the village and on parkways. They responded to 22 false alarms caused by device malfunction, burnt toast, cooking smoke, accidental manual activation, steam from an iron and construction work.

Scarsdale Village Justice Court
Christina R. Arciuolo pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of driving while ability impaired. Her license was suspended for 90 days, and she was fined $560.She was granted a one-year conditional discharge and ordered to attend a MADD Victim Impact Panel and a drinking and driving program organized by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles.
Demetrius Borden returned on warrant for violation of probation. The case was adjourned to Oct. 15.
Danielle V. DeSantis pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of driving without a license and was fined $215.
Shoshanna Fischman pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of a registration violation and was fined $215.
David M. Goldberg pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of a registration violation and was fined $215.
Jermaine A. Higgins pleaded guilty to aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and was fined $293.
Bladimir P. Prada pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated (first offense). His license was revoked for six months, and he was fined $900. He was put on two years probation and ordered to attend a MADD Victim Impact Panel and a drinking and driving program organized by the NYS DMV. He was ordered to install an ignition interlock device on his car for one year.
Franklin J. Rodriguez pleaded guilty to aggravated DWI and was fined $1,400. His license was revoked for six months. He was granted a one-year conditional discharge and ordered to attend a MADD Victim Impact Panel and a drinking and driving program organized by the NYS DMV. He was ordered to install an ignition interlock device on his car for one year.
Luis Ayala pleaded guilty to using a gas-powered leaf blower and was fined $75.
Alejan Pajarito-Xochimir pleaded guilty to using a gas-powered leaf blower and was fined $75.
Ruben Soto pleaded guilty to using a gas-powered leaf blower and was fined $75.
The district attorney's office dismissed charges in one case where a defendant was charged with a vehicle and traffic violation.

One case involving an underage defendant was sealed.

The court issued two warrant letters to defendants who did not appear in court as directed.
Adjournments included some cases concerning the following charges: aggravated DWI, DWI (first offense), DWI with a blood alcohol content of .09 of one percent, operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs, third-degree criminal mischief, second-degree criminal trespassing, fourth-degree stalking, second-degree aggravated harassment, second-degree criminal contempt, third-degree falsely reporting an incident, second-degree identity theft, second- and third-degree possession of a forged instrument, fourth-degree grand larceny, possession of ID data, first-degree operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs, second-degree possession of marijuana, fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, various vehicle and traffic violations and village code violations.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 6-12 and the Scarsdale Village Justice Court calendar from Oct. 8 was compiled from official information.

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