Police Report: Two Arrested for Criminal Trespass in Greenacres, Police Arrest Brooklyn Woman After Solving Case of ID Theft

Tressspass in Greenacres: A Brewster Road woman called police on Saturday May 15 at 2 pm when she observed two men leaving the basement of her home. When she called, the two were walking eastbound. Police arrived and found two men in Greenacres. When arrested, the first man provided a false name and date of birth, so he was charged with criminal impersonation and criminal trespass. He was later identified as Noel Coombs, age 34, of White Plains. The second man, Ricardo Santana, age 43 of White Plains, was charged with criminal trespass. When the men were apprehended, they had no stolen goods. It was not clear why they targeted the home.

Brooklyn woman charged with ID theft
On May 11, Brittanny Althea Jafferally, 31, of Brooklyn, turned herself in for arrest following police investigation into a reported theft of jewelry, cash and credit cards from cars parked at a local golf club on Sept. 11, 2020. According to police, Jafferally was observed on video footage using a stolen credit card to make over $2,000 in fraudulent purchases at a Neiman Marcus store in New York City on Sept. 12. Police reached out to Jafferally in their investigation of the crime, and upon evidence presented, she was requested to turn herself in. On May 12, Jafferally was arrested on charges of first-degree identity theft. She was arraigned and released on her own recognizance with a future court date.

Trespassers
On May 17, a Mamaroneck Road resident said his house cleaner had previously observed two unknown individuals on his property. One of the individuals had a bicycle and was last seen riding away on Mamaroneck Road and turning onto Park Road.

Stolen
A Greenacres Avenue woman reported that one recycling box containing paper had been stolen from in front of her house May 12. She said the box was “too heavy” and could not have blown away.

On May 13, a father reported his daughter’s bicycle had been stolen from the high school May 13. It was described as a gray Norco commuter style bike.

Shoplifter
A Spencer Place business owner reported a shoplifter was in the store May 12. The accused shoplifter allegedly placed items in her purse, with the apparent intention of not paying for them. Police arrived on scene and spoke with the accused shoplifter. She said she would pay for the items and apologized to the business owner.

Fraudulent unemployment claims
This week, one resident reported a fraudulent unemployment claim was filed in her name.

Car break-ins
At 3 a.m., May 11, New Rochelle police reported that they had received a report of a man wearing a gray sweatsuit exit a gray sedan in their jurisdiction and “pull on the door handle of a parked Infiniti SUV” in Scarsdale. Multiple police cars were dispatched to the area to provide high visibility larceny patrol. Patrol identified a Subaru on Meadow Road with its door open. The interior was tossed, but the owner said nothing appeared to have been stolen. At 7 a.m., a Herkimer Road resident reported his parked, unlocked car had been entered the in the overnight period but nothing was stolen. The resident showed police video footage of the incident, and police are following up. At 8:18 a.m., another Herkimer Road resident reported his car was also broken into and rummaged. A backrest was stolen from the car.

Mask
On May 11, an Overhill Road doctor’s office reported a patient wanted to see a doctor in the practice but was refusing to wear a face covering. The patient told police he had a medical condition that prohibited the use of a mask. Police suggested the patient could use an oxygen tank with a non-rebreathing mask. This solution was acceptable to the patient and the doctor’s office.

Unkempt man
A caller reported an unkempt man in his 30s walking on Heathcote Road who might need assistance May 16. Police found the man, noted he was somewhat unkempt but polite, and asked him if he needed any assistance. He declined and boarded a bus on Weaver Street.

Cars and roadways
On May 10, a contractor digging a geothermic well hit a water main on Taunton Road. The water department was alerted for follow-up. Firefighters checked basements and underground utilities for water. The basement at the source of the leak was pumped out.

Later that day, on May 10, another contractor working on Heathcote Road also struck a water main while digging a trench. The water department was alerted for follow-up.

A black SUV was parked in front of a driveway at Post and Farley roads May 10. Police issued a parking summons.

On May 11, police helped a driver get back in her car at Harwood Court and Spencer Place after she was accidentally locked out.

Con Edison was informed about leaning utility poles on Birchall Drive May 12.
On May 13, police contacted the owner of a car left running at Brewster and Olmsted roads. The condition was rectified.

Dispatch informed Verizon of a low-hanging wire on Fenimore Road May 13.

While driving on Secor Road, a motorist reported something might have struck her rear window causing it to unexpectedly break May 15. Police examined the broken window and found no evidence of a foreign object.

Police made a noted for the highway department to pick up household refuse from Grand Park Avenue May 15.

Patrol helped a pedestrian cross Weaver Street May 16.

A car ran out of car on the Hutchinson Rover Parkway ramp near Mamaroneck Road May 16. Police stood by the car for safety while to driver went to a station to obtain gasoline.

Police viewed surveillance video of an accident inside the Christie Place parking garage to attempt to track down the driver who caused the accident, left a note and wrote down an inoperable phone number.

Civil matters
On May 11, an Old Lyme Road resident reported having a civil disagreement with a painter. Police advised the resident to follow up in civil court.

A Montrose Road resident reported a Con Edison worker drove over her grass and made a tire track May 12, Police spoke with the worker who stated he was trying to get his truck in a safe position off the roadway in order to enable traffic flow. The worker moved his car from the lawn and said he would stay off the lawn.

A caller asked police to document a disagreement she had with an unknown person while out walking in the area of Brite and Huntington avenues May 15. The caller said the unknown person was having a party, and the caller pointed out an “undisclosed condition” to the person. After that, an argument ensued.

On May 16, a Secor Road man reported than another person had accused him of damaging the person’s car, but the alleged damage actually appeared to be rust. He person said he had already moved past the matter, and police advised them to stay away from each other to avoid conflict. Police advised the parties it was a civil matter.

Dogs, roosters
A woman reported that she was out walking her leashed dog when another leashed dog bit her dog, causing two marks on the skin without breaking the skin May 12. The owner of the accused dog said this was the first time that her dog had bitten another dog, and her dog had up to date vaccines, including a rabies shot.

On May 11, firefighters rescued a small dog stuck in a storm drain three feet below street level at Farley Road and Greenacres Avenue. The dog suffered no apparent injuries.

Crowing roosters were reported on Brewster Road May 13, 14 and 16.

Noises from a “crying dog,” or possibly a coyote, were heard around 1:45 a.m., May 14, on Black Birch Lane.

Village code, noise
On May 10, police advised a solicitor on Corell Road that he needed a permit to continue soliciting in the Village.

Police issued a summons to a solicitor going door-to-door on Aspen Road without a permit May 10.

On May 10, police gave clarification about Village code to a landscaper with a gas-powered leaf blower on Heathcote Road. The blower was not in use at the time.
On May 11, police dispersed noisy kids from Boulevard after dark.

After neighbors complained of noise, a Shawnee Road resident was advised to lower the volume of outdoor music she was playing for a gathering for her young daughter and friends around 3:40 p.m., May 12.

A Spier Road solicitor told police he had an appointment with a Spier Road resident but first knocked on the wrong door May 13. He said his company had applied for a permit but was waiting on approval. He said he would stop soliciting until the permit was processed.

A man was reported to be holding signs and playing music on Fox Meadow Road May 14. Investigation showed the man was a pastor, playing church music and holding a sign with the name of the church on it.

Patrol advised a Brite Avenue homeowner to lower the volume of music after neighbors complained May 14.

On May 15, police advised a Brewster Road homeowner that a neighbor complained of noise coming from the homeowner’s back yard.

A caller complained about boys playing basketball on Roosevelt Place and listening to vulgar music in the presence of young children May 15. The boys turned off the music and apologized after police spoke with them.
On May 15, a neighbor complained of unreasonable noise coming from soccer play in a Fox Meadow Road backyard. Police went to the scene and did not find the noise to be in violation of Village code.

Police dispersed different groups of noisy youths from Edgewood School grounds and Oxford Road after dark May 15.

A reported “repetitive noise” was caused by the set-up of a traffic-monitoring device at Heathcote Road and Palmer Avenue May 16.

A man having a heated phone call in his yard at 1 a.m., May 17, was not aware of the volume of his voice until police advised him of a neighbor’s complaint.

Popping noises coming from Popham Road wires were caused by Department of Transportation equipment being installed in the wires May 17.

Lost and found
On May 10, a high school student reported his old green and black bike was missing since May 7. He said he rode the bike to school, forgot to secure it to the bike rack on school grounds and forgot to retrieve it at the end of the day. It was missing when he tried to pick it up on May 10. Police canvassed the area for the lost bike and saw it at the end of a resident’s driveway on Brewster Road. The resident said she found the bike in the Brewster Road stream and placed the bike by the end of her driveway in the hope that the owner would see it and retrieve it. Police returned the bike to the student.

A Tory Lane resident reported losing a pair of Apple air pods in a red case and a medical pen somewhere in the Village May 12.

A passerby found a blue purse on East Parkway and gave it to police May 14. Police contacted the owner who said she would make arrangements to retrieve her purse.

A woman reported she lost her keys while out for a walk on Huntington Avenue May 14. She thought she might have dropped them while tying her shoe. On May 15, a passerby reported finding keys on Eton Road. The keys matched the description of the lost keys. Police returned them to the woman.

Firefighters
On May 10, firefighters assisted at a car accident at Post Road and Wayside Lane. One car exited the roadway and ended up on an embankment. The other car came to rest against a telephone pole. Firefighters cut power to the batteries and cleared brush and debris from the roadway while EMS workers tended to occupants of the cars with possible injuries.

On May 13, firefighters assisted at a car accident at Post and Carman roads.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Rural Drive May 15.

Firefighters received a report of a slip and fall accident due to a water leak in a Fenimore Road basement May 16. Prior to firefighters’ arrival, the homeowner had shut a water service valve after observing overflow from a toilet and the sewer trap while running a washing machine. During investigation, firefighters observed standing water in the area of the sewer trap. They re-secured the street side cap and restored water service. The homeowner refused medical attention. Firefighters advised the homeowner of a possible waste line blockage. They recommended limited use of water until a plumber could make necessary repairs to the waste line and sewer trap.

This report covering police and fire department activity from May 10-16 has been compiled from official information.

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