Police Report: Package Stolen from Franklin Road Porch, Trouble at 7-Eleven
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Photo Credit: Jordan CopelandStolen package: On Nov. 9, a Franklin Rd. resident reported a package had been stolen from her front porch. It contained a pair of “Cloud 6” shoes.
Attempted larceny
At 3 a.m., Nov. 9, the manager of 7-Eleven on Scarsdale Ave reported that two young men, approximately 17 years old, entered his store. One party stood at the door while the
other party came behind the counter in an attempt to steal cigarettes and Zyn. The clerk dialed 911, and the two young men vacated the store on foot. The manager advised both parties were wearing ski masks. They did not threaten him or successfully take any property.
Fraud
On Nov. 3, a Meadow Rd. caller advised that he procured art moving services from Florida on Oct. 15 for $3,200. The caller advised that he was contacted by the moving company on Oct. 30 and was advised that they never received payment or were knowledgeable of the transaction. The caller advised that the moving company had been hacked, and he was defrauded of the $3,200 payment by an unknown party. The caller advised that the transaction was completed as a bank transfer by his money manager. The caller advised that the moving company had their IT department look into the transaction, and his money manager is performing an investigation. The caller declined a formal report and only wanted to document this incident with police.
On Nov. 6, a Greenacres Ave. landlord who owns an apartment building in White Plains reported that he received a fictitious check from a potential tenant on Oct. 22. As a result, he canceled the lease.
Identity theft
On Nov. 7, a Madison Rd. resident reported the fraudulent use of her Social Security number without any financial loss. The victim reported that someone specifically gained access to her cell phone service provider.
Criminal mischief
A resident painted a Nelson Rd. curb yellow and erected an unauthorized “no parking” sign without Village approval on Nelson Rd. Nov. 3. Police issued the resident a summons.
On Nov. 3, an East Parkway driver reported finding sugar packs on the hood of her parked car.
Party
The owner of a Greendale property under renovation found empty alcohol containers at the property Nov. 8. She requested police ridebys.
Civil matter
Police were called to mediate a civil matter involving Dobbs Terrace neighbors involving tree branches Nov. 7.
Cars and roadways
Police notified Verizon and Con Edizon about a low-hanging branch on wires on Cohawney Rd. Nov. 3.
On Nov. 3, police conducted a traffic stop on Post Rd. and issued the 38-year-old Pound Ridge driver a summons for driving with a suspended registration.
On Nov. 3, police conducted a traffic stop on Heathcote Rd. and issued the 31-year-old Harrison driver a summons for driving while using a portable electronic device and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operation of a motor vehicle without insurance.
Utility companies were notified about a low wire on Greenacres Ave. Nov. 3.
On Nov. 5, police conducted a traffic stop on Mamaroneck Rd. and issued the 26-year-old Bronx driver summonses for speeding, driving with a suspended registration aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver, and uninspected motor vehicle and a unregistered motor vehicle.
On Nov. 5, after a traffic stop on Post Rd., police issued a 20-year-old White Plains driver summonses for speeding and operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.
Police moved a large branch from Post Rd. Nov. 6.
Police notified Verizon about a fallen wire on Stonehouse Rd. Nov. 6.
On Nov. 7, three traffic signs for the Hutchinson River Parkway appeared to have been knocked over by a vehicle at the Hutchinson Ave. ramp. Patrol notified the Westchester County police.
The Highway Department was notified about a large crate that fell into Post Rd. Nov. 7.
Police issued summonses to a driver who reportedly followed a female driver too closely, honking his horn and flashing lights on Heathcote Rd. When the driver passed the female driver, his car hit the woman’s quarter panel and side mirror. He said he was not aware of the accident and failed to stop.
Five car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Village code
Police removed and discarded illegally posted signs from Post Rd., Mamaroneck Rd., Roosevelt Place and Palmer Ave. Nov. 5. Summonses were issued, as appropriate.
After neighbors complained of noise, police advised the director of events at a Secor Rd. club, and the director stated the party music would be lowered promptly Nov. 8.
Lost and found
On Nov. 3, a caller reported losing a Nike bag containing a sweatshirt and toiletries in the area of Brown Rd.
A woman found an Apple watch on Palmer Ave. and gave it to police Nov. 5.
On Nov. 8, a passerby found a gold metal bracelet near Wayside Lane and gave it to police for safekeeping.
Firefighters
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a Cohawney Rd. gas leak Nov. 3.
On Nov. 4, firefighters were dispatched to Greenacres Ave. for a reported furnace fire inside a steam boiler unit. The resident had disconnected power to the boiler via a remote boiler shutoff switch before firefighters arrived. Firefighters encountered a minor smoke condition in the basement and found that the wiring harness for the unit and debris around the boiler were actively burning. The fire was extinguished and natural gas service was isolated at the shutoff valve adjacent to the heating unit. Firefighters removed sheet metal cabinet walls to access the insulation to check for extension. They ventilated the basement utility room with an electric fan and checked the structure with gas meters. These returned negative results for carbon monoxide. Con Edison Gas was requested to check the service lines inside the basement as well as the gas-fired water heater. Con Edison reps changed out the natural gas isolation valve at the steam boiler. Damage was isolated to the steam boiler flue, and its electrical components. There was no fire spread beyond the heating unit inside the utility room. The boiler was red tagged by Con Edison, and the resident was advised to contact a licensed plumber.
On Nov. 4 and 5, firefighters assisted at car accidents on the Bronx River Parkway.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Mamaroneck Rd. Nov. 5.
Firefighters checked a Carstensen Rd. house after residents reported that a candle fire had been extinguished Nov. 5.
A power strip was melted in a Scarsdale Ave. salon Nov. 8. Firefighters disconnected it and recommended replacing it.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak in a Rochambeau Rd. house Nov. 8.
On Nov. 8, firefighters assisted at a car accident involving a deer on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
On Nov. 8, firefighters assisted at a car accident on Weaver St.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Nov. 3 - 9 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Items Stolen from Two Mamaroneck Road Cars and Summons Issued for a Huge Leaf Pile
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- Written by: Traci Dutton Ludwig
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Photo by Jim RoseStolen: On Nov. 1, two Mamaroneck Road men, residing at different addresses, reported that items, including credit cards, had been stolen out of their parked vehicles.
Identity theft
On Oct. 28, a Corell Rd. resident reported an incident of identity theft in which an unknown person took out a credit card in his name.
Suspicious
A Fox Meadow Rd. woman reported that a man in an orange sweatshirt came to her house, picked up a package and then put the package back down Oct. 30.
Domestic matters
On Oct. 30, a Quaker Ridge woman reported that her 46-year-old son left her house after having an “outburst.” She was not afraid for her safety, she said.
Cars and roadways
Police notified Optimum about a low-hanging wire on Tunstall Rd. Oct. 27.
On Oct. 27, police issued a 39-year-old Bronx driver a summons for operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended registration following a traffic stop on Post Rd.
A passerby noticed a white sedan with heavy front end damage, and the driver bleeding from the mouth, at a traffic light at Post and Crane roads Oct. 28. Police tracked down the car and driver, conducted a traffic stop and learned the driver had been in an accident at an unknown location on a parkway. Westchester County police were called to handle the report.
Police notified Verizon about a low-hanging wire on Tunstall Rd. Oct. 28.
Police called a tow for a disabled car with brake problems on Stonehouse Rd. Oct. 29.
Police stood by while a driver moved his disabled car off the roadway on Popham Rd. and parked his car in a safer location.
One summons was issued at a safety checkpoint set up on Mamaroneck Rd. Oct. 29.
Police notified Con Edison about a low-hanging branch on a wire on Post Rd. Oct. 30.
Village roads were closed due to flooding from heavy rains Oct. 30. Highway workers helped unclog catch basins to improve water drainage.
On Oct. 30, police issued a 22-year-old Scarsdale woman summonses for speeding in a school zone, operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle following a traffic stop on Mamaroneck Rd.
On Oct. 30, police looked for a stolen car, out of Clarkstown, that had been tracked to Mamaroneck Rd. The car was no longer there when police arrived.
Police notified Con Edison about a low-hanging branch on a wire on Heathcote Rd. Oct. 30. Shortly thereafter, the tree fell and the wires caught fire. Police closed the road while firefighters mediated the scene and stood by for Con Edison.
A driver could not see the roadway due to poor visibility due to rain at Weaver St. and Hutchinson Ave. and ended up driving her car onto rocks, where it got stuck Oct. 30. Police assisted in getting the car off the rocks. The driver was able to continue driving home.
On Oct. 31, the door of a coffee truck opened while in transit and struck a pole on Murray Hill Rd.
On Oct. 31, police issued a 26-year-old Mt. Vernon man summonses for operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and operation of a motor vehicle without insurance following a traffic stop on Post Rd.
The sanitation department was notified about debris including a tree branch in the roadway at Hutchinson Ave. Oct. 31.
A tree fell on Mamaroneck Rd. Oct. 31. Highway workers removed it.
Branches fell on Fenimore Rd. Oct. 31. Highway workers removed them.
Branches fell on Heathcote Rd. Oct. 31. Patrol removed them.
Two trees fell on Post Rd. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Highway workers removed them.
Branches fell on Weaver St. Nov. 1. Patrol removed them.
Branches fell on Quentin Rd. Nov. 1. Highway workers removed them.
On Nov. 1, a branch fell onto a car on Mamaroneck Rd., causing damage. The tree was a Village-owned tree.
A branch protruding into Post and Popham roads was removed by police for safety Nov. 1.
On Nov. 2, police issued a 38-year-old Bronx woman summonses for failing to dim bright lights, operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, operation of a motor vehicle without insurance and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle following a traffic stop on Post Rd.
Village code
On Oct. 27, police removed at least 30 political signs that were posted illegally in the Village and discarded them. One summons was issued, in a case where the person posting the sign could be identified.
Callers complained about a large leaf pile on the roadway on Eton Rd. Oct. 30. It was over eight feet wide and blocked traffic. Police issued a summons to the homeowner.
Police asked a Nelson Rd. party host to lower the volume of music after neighbors complained Oct. 31.
Police issued summonses to people using gas-powered leaf blowers on Edgewood Rd. and Carman Rd. Nov. 1.
Police asked a Beechwood Ln. party host to lower the volume of music after neighbors complained Nov. 1.
Police issued a summons to a homeowner at Pinecrest and Dunham roads due to loud screaming from youth and youth running onto neighbors’ properties Nov. 1.
Lost and found
On Oct. 28, a middle school parent reported her daughter lost a rented viola somewhere in the school over two weeks ago, and the viola has not yet been found.
Police found a blue wallet in Christie Place Garage and notified the owner for pickup Oct. 28.
A delivered Amazon package first thought to have been stolen was found behind a flower pot on a Brewster Rd. porch Oct. 29.
A passerby found a driver’s license on Montrose Rd. and gave it to police who vouchered it for safekeeping Oct. 30.
On Nov. 1, a man reported losing a camouflage fanny-pack containing his wallet, ID, credit cards and other personal items outside a business on Chase Rd.
A red wallet was found on a bench on Depot Place Nov. 1.
Firefighters
On Oct. 28, firefighters assisted at a car accident at Chase and Popham Rds.
On Oct. 29, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
An Innes Rd. basement flooded with approximately one foot of water Oct. 30. Firefighters assisted with pumping out the water.
On Oct. 30, firefighters assisted at a car accident at Weaver St. and Crossway.
A Brookby Rd. garage was starting to flood Oct. 30. Firefighters disconnected a partially submerged dehumidifier for safety.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a suspected gas leak on Drake Rd. Oct. 30.
A gas grill was on fire on Brookby Rd. Nov. 1. Firefighters extinguished the fire and disconnected the grill.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 27 – Nov. 2 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Shoplifters Reported at CVS; Bikes Stolen from Depot Place
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- Written by: Traci Dutton Ludwig
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Shoplifting: A CVS employee, from the store on Wilmot Road reported that two men shoplifted items from the store and left on foot Oct. 21. One was described a s a black man with short hair. The other was described as a Hispanic man with long hair. Both were wearing black hoodies and black pants.
Stolen
An e-bike valued at more than $1,000 was reported stolen from Depot Place Oct. 24.
A bicycle was reported stolen from Depot Place Oct. 25.
Damaged skateboard
After midnight, a caller reported that a driver drove over his skateboard on East Parkway and damaged it. The driver left the scene. Police contacted the driver’s parents. The driver’s father said he would pay for the damaged skateboard.
Identity theft and fraud
A Meadow Rd. man reported that someone used his Social Security number to do a credit check at an unknown Mercedes-Benz dealership without his permission Oct. 24.
On Oct. 25, a Continental Rd. resident reported being the victim of fraud. He said he was at a financial loss. No other information was provided in the report.
Disgruntled customer
Police went to a Scarsdale Ave. business because a customer, whose payment was declined for insufficient funds, was causing a disturbance Oct. 24. Police mediated the situation, and a successful transaction was eventually completed.
Suspicious
On Oct. 20, a Cooper Rd. resident reported that three men exited their vehicle and took pictures of the property on Oct. 18.
A Brookby Rd. man reported that his neighbor, who was away, informed him that three men with masks were walking around the neighbor’s property Oct. 20. Video surveillance captured the incident.
Mail
A Mamaroneck Rd. resident reported that an Asian woman driving a late model Volvo pulled into her driveway, exited the car and appeared to walk toward the resident’s mailbox. The resident thought it was suspicious and reported it. She also reported that mail had been stolen from her mailbox in the past.
Civil matters
St. James the Less enjoys another successful Halloween celebration with music, crafts, food and fun.
A Herkimer Rd. resident alleged that his neighbor sprayed chemicals on trees at the property line that caused damage to the trees Oct. 20. He wrote an email to the neighbor requesting information about chemicals used.
A Dobbs Terrace woman reported an ongoing argument with a neighbor over an alleged barking dog that made her feel uncomfortable Oct. 21.
A Larch Lane father and son were arguing over money and called police Oct. 23. The son left the residence to cool down.
Help
A nurse requested a welfare check of a 76-year-old female Saxon Woods Rd. resident who was having trouble using her phone to book a medical appointment Oct. 20. The resident was in good condition, only having technical using her phone. Police provided assistance.
Cars and roadways
On Oct. 20, police issued a 30-year-old Mt. Vernon driver summonses for speeding, operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and having an unregistered motor vehicle following a traffic stop on Post Rd.
A parking meter fell over due to deterioration from age on Chase Rd. Oct. 20. The highway department was informed for repair.
Work vehicles parked on River Rd. were asked to be moved to improve traffic flow Oct. 20.
Patrol notified Verizon about a fallen wire on Brite Ave. Oct. 21.
On Oct. 21, police issued a 44-year-old Brooklyn driver summonses for speeding, operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle following a traffic stop on Post Rd.
On Oct. 22, police issued a 60-year-old White Plains driver summonses for speeding, operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and operation of a motor vehicle with a restricted view following a traffic stop on Post Rd.
A branch was resting on wires on Woodland Place Oct. 22. Police notified Con Edison.
On Oct. 23, police issued a 33-year-old Bronx driver summonses for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and equipment violations following a traffic stop on Spencer Place.
The highway department was notified about a dead animal carcass on Murray Hill Rd., for removal, Oct. 24.
On Oct. 24, police issued a 40-year-old Yonkers driver summonses for speeding, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operation of a motor vehicle with obstructed vision following a traffic stop on Mamaroneck Rd.
On Oct. 24, police issued a 45-year-old Bronx driver a summons for operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended registration following a traffic stop on Mamaroneck Rd.
Animals
Police reunited a loose dog with its Fenimore Rd. owner and issued the owner a summons Oct. 21
Lost and found
On Oct. 21, a Dobbs Terrace resident reported losing her driver’s license somewhere in the Village.
Lost property found on Spencer Place was returned to its owner Oct. 24.
A man reported losing his brown tr-fold wallet on East Parkway Oct. 25.
Village code
Police removed illegally posted signs from Post Rd., Mamaroneck Rd. and Palmer Ave. and discarded them Oct. 24.
Police twice informed a Cornell St. resident that neighbors complained about loud music Oct. 24.
Firefighters
On Oct. 20, firefighters went to a Wynmor Rd. house for a report of a n stovetop that was not working. There, they found that water had been spilled on a stovetop, and the burners’ igniters were not working. The igniters would continually spark even after gas was ignited for proper use. Firefighters advised the resident to allow the igniters to dry out and to only use burners that were working properly in the meantime.
A grill caught fire and self-extinguished before firefighters arrived on Brookline Rd. Oct. 21.
Firefighters responded to a fire alarm at a Popham Rd. pizza shop Oct. 21. There, they found a refrigerator that had a shorted-out plug, with an extension cord attached to it. The cord had fallen into a mop bucket and shorted out. The smoke activated the smoke detector located in the nearby rear hallway of the building. Firefighters isolated the problem, advised on safe electrical use and reset the alarm system.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a Sage Terrace gas leak Oct. 22.
On Oct. 24, firefighters assisted at two unrelated car accidents on Mamaroneck Rd. and Fenimore Rd.
Firefighters shut down a heating unit in a Garden Rd. house due to a gas odor and advised to have a plumber evaluate the unit. For repairs Oct. 24.
Firefighters shut a water valve in an Aspen Rd. house at a broken sink, pending a repair by a plumber Oct. 24.
Con Edison advised that an electrician should be called to properly reattach a loose wire for house service at a Brookline Rd. house Oct. 25.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a Springdale Rd. gas leak Oct. 26.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 20-26 has been compiled from official information.
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Unlicensed White Plains Driver Arrested, Obscene Graffiti Found at Tennis Courts, Cat Rescued and Coaches Feud
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Photo Credit: Jim RoseArrested: Police were notified about a large fallen tree across Bypass Oct. 13. Arriving at the scene, they discovered a one-car accident involving a tree. Investigation resulted in the arrest of the driver – Brayson R. Velasquez-Fuentes, 24, of White Plains – on charges of second-degree possession of a forged instrument, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operation of a motor vehicle with improper plates, an unregistered motor vehicle, operation of a motor vehicle without insurance, an uninspected motor vehicle and operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver. Following the driver’s arrest, the car was towed from the scene.
Graffiti
Graffiti was found near Mamaroneck Rd. tennis courts Oct. 14. It depicted a male sexual organ, rendered in pink paint.
Bullying
A mother reported that her son’s friends received a Snapchat message from an unknown party regarding false statements made against her son Oct. 17. Her son did not know the person sending the Snapchat message.
Concerns
A possibly homeless man, who was carrying a sleeping bag, interrupted a tennis match on Post Rd. to ask the players for hand sanitizer in a “polite way.” Oct. 17. The players were concerned and notified police.
Death
A 93-year-old Weaver St. man died at home Oct. 13.
Harassment
A Hamilton Rd. woman reported receiving unwanted phone calls and texts for approximately two years.
Safety
Police put caution tape around a ramp for skateboarding and a makeshift “tree stand” discovered on Fox Meadow Rd. Oct. 14. The highway department was notified for removal, because of safety concerns.
On Oct. 19, police went to a Heathcote Rd. playing field and met with the coach of the Scarsdale travel softball team. He stated the game was forfeited due to verbal disagreement between coaches. He requested a police presence while the visiting team left.
Help
Police received a report of a homeless person sleeping in an ATM vestibule on East Parkway Oct. 18. The man advised police that he can only communicate through his phone and could not speak. He denied medical attention and transportation to a shelter. He requested that patrol stand by until he could get an Uber to pick him up to bring him to Massachusetts. Patrol stayed with the man until his Uber arrived. Patrol advised the Uber driver that the man was non-verbal and appeared to be respectful. The man left the scene in the Uber.
Scooter rider and cyclist hit
A parent reported her 16-year-old son was struck by a car while riding his scooter on his way to school that morning at Popham Rd. and Church Lane Oct. 14. The rear wheel of the scooter was broken and the boy was thrown to the ground. He complained of knee injuries and hip pain.
A 57-year-old man reported being struck by a car while riding his bicycle after dark, after midnight Oct. 15. The car did not stop, and the cyclist suffered shoulder injuries. He went home to his Weaver St. residence and asked police to make a report.
Cars and roadways
The highway department and Con Edison were notified about a tree leaning into wires on Carstensen Rd. Oct. 13.
Police notified the highway department about a tree across Haverford Ave. Oct. 13.
A tree was seen leaning against a utility pole on Heathcote Rd. Oct. 13. Police notified Con Edison and Verizon. The highway department was informed in order to address the tree.
The highway department picked up branches from Cooper and Mamaroneck roads Oct. 13.
Verizon was notified about low-hanging and fallen wires on Weaver St. Oct. 13 and 18.
Verizon was notified about a low-hanging wire on Hampton Rd. Oct. 14.
A tractor trailer driver needed directions to the I-95 entrance from Meadow Rd. Oct. 14. Patrol assisted.
A tow company informed police that it was towing a car away from a private parking lot on Overhill Rd. Oct. 17.
A woman parked her Range Rover in the wrong driveway on Rochambeau Rd. Oct. 17. Police contacted her, and she moved the car.
Optimum was notified about a low-hanging wire on South Rectory Lane Oct. 18. Optimum said they would not be responding due to no active accounts in the area.
Five car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Animals
A Lockwood Rd. woman reported a stray cat wandered into her garage, and she asked for help getting it out Oct. 15. Police arrived and could not find the cat inside the garage. They heard only a chirping noise from the top of the garage, but the noise did not sound like a cat.
A “sick rabbit” was reported on Fayette Rd. Oct. 19. Police provided a list of animal trappers.
Neighbors complained of a loud barking dog on Rock Creek Lane Oct. 19. Patrol contacted the owner who said she was on her way home to address the matter.
Firefighters helped rescue a cat from a tree on School Lane Oct. 19.
Village code
Police removed an illegally posted sign from Saxon Woods Rd. and issued a summons Oct. 16.
Police removed an illegally posted sign from Heathcote Rd. and issued summonses Oct. 17.
Police advised a Webster Rd. solicitor “for a record company” that he needed a permit to solicit in the Village Oct. 18. One resident claimed the solicitor asked her about a package that had been “mistakenly delivered to that address.”
Police twice asked a Cornell St. resident to lower the volume of music because neighbors complained Oct. 18.
Police removed an illegally posted sign from Secor Rd. and issued a summons Oct. 18.
Police dispersed loud kids playing at Edgewood School grounds after dark Oct. 19.
Lost and found
A Hampton Rd. man reported losing a license plate in the Village Oct. 13.
A license plate was found on Bypass Oct. 13.
A caller reported her mother lost a white gold and platinum diamond hoop earring near Harwood Ct. Oct. 15.
Firefighters
Firefighters used chainsaws to cut up a fallen tree on Heathcote Rd. and remove it Oct. 13.
On Oct. 14, a woman got stuck in an elevator on Overhill Rd. Firefighters assisted in getting her out, and they put the elevator out of service, pending maintenance.
On Oct. 15, firefighters were dispatched to Heathcote School for a reported fire. There, they found remnants of a small intentionally-set fire on the rear playing fields near Fayette Road. The contents of the fire contained cardboard and aerosol cans. The resident at 40 Fayette Road heard a small explosion and experienced a minor smoke condition on the walking path adjacent to their house. Firefighters made sure the pile of ashes would not support a rekindle, and they notified the Scarsdale Police Department of findings.
On Oct. 15, firefighters assisted in retrieving a cell phone from a sewer on Lincoln Rd.
Firefighters advised a Catherine Rd. resident to call a service technician for a malfunctioning wall oven Oct. 15.
Firefighters assisted other jurisdictions’ fire crews in addressing a partially-collapsed parking garage in White Plains Oct. 15.
On Oct. 15, a Parkfield Rd. resident brough a swollen battery that had previously been “smoking” to headquarters for advice. Firefighters advised to put the battery in a metal pot, such as a cooking pot and store it outside until it could be taken to a proper collection and disposal facility. Firefighters provided such information for the facility.
On Oct. 16, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Jefferson Rd.
A woman accidentally locked herself out of her Carthage Rd. house Oct. 17. Firefighters helped her gain entry without causing any damage.
A hiker got injured on a trail at Saxon Woods Park Oct. 18. The patient was located and removed by the fire department and EMS personnel.
On Oct. 18, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Shaw Rd.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 13 – 19 has been compiled from official information.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 6 – 12 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Stolen Car, Parking Dispute and Road Rage
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Stolen car: A 2021 Audi Q7 was stolen from an Ogden Rd. driveway overnight Oct. 7 into Oct. 8.
Stolen bike
On Oct. 8, a bicycle was reported to have been stolen from Chase and Harcourt roads.
Harassment
On Oct. 10, a man who works in the Village reported he has been receiving numerous unwanted calls from a new acquaintance with whom he recently broke off contact. He reported that he met the acquaintance about 2.5 weeks ago and that he ceased contact with her 1.5 weeks ago. He advised that he communicated that he wanted no further contact with her, but she continues to call from blocked or various numbers. He is a White Plains resident and has talked to WPPD regarding the incident. He said he works in the Village, and the acquaintance called his job three times that day. He said that he does not want to pursue any formal charges, but he requested an officer to speak with the acquaintance to advise her to cease calling his job as he only has 20 days left on his work contract. Police called the acquaintance and requested that she cease contacting the man on his personal cell and work numbers. She agreed and added that she did not want the man to contact her either.
Disputes
Two Brambach Rd. neighbors were having an ongoing argument about parking on the street in front of each other’s houses. They told police they could not come up with a solution and they felt uncomfortable. Police advised that street parking was legal, and there were no assigned spaces on a public street. The neighbors were advised to be respectful and to not block each other in.
A driver on Popham Rd. reported a dispute with another driver Oct. 12. Police advised the driver to stay inside the car and lock the door. Police spoke with both drivers and advised them to no longer engage in road rage.
Concerns
On Oct. 6, a Walworth Ave. caller reported that a man sits outside on the street on a bicycle and screams at passing motorists. The caller alleged that it happens frequently. The man was described as a black man with dreadlocks. The caller requested police ridebys.
A caller reported seeing what could be either Halloween decorations or a person in need of assistance on Heathcote Road Oct. 9. The caller described a blonde male with a striped shirt laying on the ground. No other decorations were observed around the scene. Patrol observed a scarecrow on a front lawn. All was in good order.
On Oct. 11, a Kensington Rd. caller reported that a man came to the door and asked to look around because he claimed he lived there in the past. The man was about 50 years old. The health aid working at the property told him to leave, as the homeowner allegedly owned the house for longer than the man claimed to have there. He stayed on the yard for a few minutes before leaving.
Cameras
A Brook Lane woman reported that she had recently discovered various spy cameras around her household as well as a GPS tracker hidden in her vehicle. She suspected the items were installed by her husband, from whom she is currently separated, but they are still living together.
Help
Police helped a person in a wheelchair cross Popham Rd. around 1 a.m., Oct. 8, after arriving at the Scarsdale train station. He was afraid cars would not see him in his wheelchair at that late hour.
Cars and roadways
On Oct. 6, a woman parked in a parking lot behind Moscato’s restaurant on Overhill Rd. She called police when an attendant told her she needed to pay $1 to leave the lot. Police arrived and explained she was parked in a private parking lot. The conditions of the lot were explained to her, and she was allowed to leave free of charge, as a courtesy.
Patrol issued summonses to drivers illegally parked in handicap designated spots on Post Rd. Oct. 6.
Police removed a fallen branch from Oak Lane Oct. 8.
Patrol instructed a Post Rd. construction crew to cease work until proper protocols involving flagmen could be set up Oct. 10.
Patrol called a tow for a disabled car on Butler Rd. Oct. 11.
Police removed a fallen branch from Brewster Rd. Oct. 12.
Tree debris was blocking part of Post Rd. Oct. 13. The highway department was advised for removal.
Police removed a fallen branch from Sycamore Rd. Oct. 13.
Four car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Village code
Police removed illegally posted signs from Mamaroneck Rd. and Griffen Ave. Oct. 7 and from Kent Rd. and Hillview Rd. Oct. 11. Summonses were issued as appropriate.
Police dispersed youth from Freightway Rd. after dark Oct. 12.
Dogs
On Oct. 7, a dog was off leash on Aspen Rd. Police advised the owner of Village code.
Neighbors complained of a barking dog on Black Walnut Rd. Oct. 7. The dog had been let out to relieve itself. The owner brought it back in the house when police advised of the complaint.
Police found a loose dog on Ridgecrest East and returned it to its owner. The owner was issued a summons.
Lost and found
On Oct. 6, keys were found on Montrose Rd. Police returned them to their owner.
On Oct. 6, a traveler was visiting his friend and believed he lost his South African passport near a “golf course” near Secor Rd. It occurred about two days prior, he said.
On Oct. 8, a Bradford Rd. resident reported losing a NY Unified Court System identification card.
On Oct. 10, a Broadmoor Rd. man reported losing license plates to a leased vehicle.
Firefighters
On Oct. 6, firefighters assisted with a car accident involving a box truck that hit a bridge on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
On Oct. 8, firefighters assisted with a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
On Oct. 9, firefighters assisted with a car accident on Boulevard.
On Oct. 9, firefighters assisted with two car accidents on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
On Oct. 11, firefighters were dispatched to Nelson Rd. for a reported fire. Upon arrival, they detected a light smoke haze in the basement. They entered the basement and shut down the main electrical breaker. Investigation revealed a light haze and strong electrical odor throughout the basement. Heating systems, sump pump, and utilities were evaluated, with no signs of fire or malfunction. No breakers were found tripped on the electrical panel. While checking the electrical receptacles, crews located a partially melted outlet behind stacked cardboard boxes. Cardboard showed scorch marks with no sustained combustion. A second outlet on the same circuit was found with burn damage. Power was restored via the main breaker. Hot wires to affected outlets remained energized. Firefighters shut the breaker controlling the involved circuit to isolate power. The resident was advised to keep the breaker off. Firefighters recommended evaluation by a certified electrician.
On Oct. 12 firefighters assisted with a car fire on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 6 – 12 has been compiled from official information.
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