Police Report: Amazon Packages Stolen from East Parkway. Dog Bites and Ducklings on the Train Track
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
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Stolen packages: On June 26, an East Parkway business owner reported that packages delivered by Amazon had been stolen from the location.
Identity theft
On June 30, a Hamilton Road woman reported that she had fallen victim to a text message scam and provided personal information. She then noticed a $2.50 fraudulent charge to her debit card. She informed her bank and cancelled the card.
Domestic matters
On June 24, a resident reported that he was concerned that his brother was being abusive toward their mother. Police went to the house and the mother and accused brother denied any physical or verbal altercations. The brother said he and his brother who made the report were arguing about their mother’s finances via cell phone.
Trespassing
On June 27, the manager of a Griffen Avenue club reported a man was trespassing on the property. The man was observed hanging out in the parking lot near the tennis courts. When the manager approached him, the unknown man stated that he was going for a walk. The man was advised that he was on private property, and he left the area without incident. The manager did not observe anything tampered with or missing after the man left. He was described as a white male in his late 20's with a crew cut style haircut.
Suspicious
On June 24, a caller from the Ogden Temple advised that he observed a man on an electric scooter with two shopping bags ride into the parking lot and go towards the end of the parking lot behind sheds. He made contact with the man who began to get verbally aggressive with him stating, "I'll kill you." Security personnel did not believe these comments to be credible and told the man to leave. The man fled the area towards Fox Meadow Road.
A Stratton Road resident reported a person was going door to door to “share a religious dialogue” June 26.
On June 27, a Mamaroneck Road resident reported “a young male black came to [his] door asking to be adopted.” Patrol arrived on scene and canvassed the area for the described male, yielding negative results.
A Walworth Avenue resident requested assistance due to hearing a suspicious noise in her kitchen area after midnight June 29. Patrol arrived to the above location and met with the resident. She further advised that she felt a draft coming from her office and could hear noises. Patrol conducted a check of the office and found the sliding patio door ajar. The noise was a result of the blinds blowing in the wind. Patrol secured the door and conducted a check of the residence. All was in good order.
Doorbells
A teenage male wearing a mask was observed, via a doorbell camera, ringing a Brite Avenue doorbell after midnight, June 29, and running off.
A teenage male wearing a mask was observed, via a doorbell camera, ringing a Brite Avenue doorbell and coming back into frame before running away around 1 a.m., June 29.
On June 30, around 11 p.m., a Lockwood Road woman reported an unknown person wearing a ski mask rang her front doorbell and proceeded to bang on the front door before running away in an unknown direction. She advised she could only see the one person but heard other people in the background. Patrol responded and canvassed the surrounding area. No individuals, masked or unmasked, were observed.
On June 30, at 11:30 p.m., a White Road resident reported that an unknown person banged on her front door and tried the doorknob before fleeing on foot in an unknown direction. Patrol canvassed the area with negative results. Patrol advised the resident that it appeared to be “youths knocking on doors and running away.”
Disputes
On June 25, a caller reported that a male driver struck her vehicle with his car door on East Parkway and started video taping her for no legitimate purpose. She believed the man was trying to intimidate her. After police arrived on scene, it was determined that the two drivers had a disagreement regarding vehicle contact. No damage was caused, and the video was only of vehicle registration. Both parties refused police assistance and moved along without incident.
Civil matter
On June 29, a Richbell Road resident reported an ongoing dispute with her neighbor. The resident advised that over the past two weeks, she discovered that her neighbor placed mulch down around trees on the property line. She did not wish for the mulch to be placed, and subsequently placed "No trespassing” signs on her side of the property line. She stated that the neighbor has since relocated these signs on multiple occasions. At the request of the resident, police attempted to make contact with the neighbor but no one was home.
Road rage
On June 27, a Christie Place driver reported an incident of road rage. The driver said that while he was backing up to park is car, another driver began honking with increasing intensity, then got out of his car and approached the reporting driver’s car. The reporting driver stated that this other driver began yelling and threatened to punch him. The reporting driver stated that when he locked his doors and rolled up his window, the other driver spat on it, got back into his own vehicle and left the area.
Cars and roadways
On June 24, a flagger on Weaver Street was hit by a passing car that left the scene. New Rochelle police were called since the incident occurred in their jurisdiction.
Police removed garbage bags from Carthage Road and placed them at the curb for sanitation pickup.
Police asked a contractor to move his truck from a no parking zone on Highland Way June 24.
On June 24, a library patron’s car was reported as being keyed while the person was using the library. Police examined the car, saw scuffing and did not believe the damage was consistent with “keying.”
Police notified Con Edison about a fallen tree into wires on Oak Lane June 24.
A mattress fell from a truck and landed on Mamaroneck Road June 24. Police notified the highway department for removal.
A tree fell on Carman Road June 24. Police notified the highway department.
A car was repossessed from a Gatehouse Lane residence June 25.
Police cleared a fallen wire from Post Road and notified Verizon June 25.
A “no standing” street sign fell to the ground on Circle Road June 25. Police notified the highway department.
Police cleared a fallen wire from Mamaroneck Road and notified Verizon June 25.
A tree fell on Morris Lane and branched fell onto a car on Old Orchard Lane in unrelated incidents June 26. Police notified the highway department.
A car ran out of gas on Mamaroneck Road June 28. Police called for assistance to provide gasoline from a towing service.
Police stood by for traffic control while a driver filled his car’s tank with gas on Weaver Street June 29.
A caller reported a pothole on Saxon Woods Road June 29. Police notified the highway department.
A tree fell on Saxon Woods Road June 29. Police notified the highway department.
Police taped off a fallen wire on Varian Lane and notified Verizon June 29.
Three car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Animals
On June 24, a caller reports a “family of ducks that look like they may cross the [train] tracks and get hit by a train.” Police went to the train station and saw approximately six ducklings sitting under the middle rail between the north and southbound sides towards the north end of the platform. The mother duck’s carcass was observed nearby. MTA police were notified.
On June 26, a Sprague Road woman reported being bitten by a dog. She said the bite occurred while she was in her yard and a small gray and white dog slipped off its leash, while being walked, and bit her. The dog’s owner was a white man with blonde hair in his 30s. He apologized and said the dog was current with its vaccines.
On June 27, a Bronx Uber Eats driver requested a report for a dog bite that occurred while on the job making a delivery on Lincoln Road “in the past” on June 25.
Village code
On June 24, police removed illegally posted signs from Brewster Road and Walworth Avenue and discarded them or returned them to their owners. Summonses were issued as appropriate.
On June 25, police removed illegally posted signs from Sherbrooke Road, Hutchinson Avenue, Meadow Road and Weaver Street and discarded them or returned them to their owners. Summonses were issued as appropriate.
Police advised a Brookby Road resident that neighbors complained of noise from the resident’s loud music June 25. The resident agreed to lower the volume.
On June 26, police removed illegally posted signs from Crossway, Innes Road, Harvest Drive and Westview Lane and discarded them or returned them to their owners. Summonses were issued as appropriate.
On June 26, police advised kids fishing at the Audrey Hochberg Pond on Olmsted Road that fishing was prohibited.
On June 28, police removed and discarded illegally posted signs from Brite Avenue and Heathcote Road.
Police advised a Gatehouse Road resident that neighbors complained of noise from the resident’s loud music June 28. The resident agreed to lower the volume.
Kids were playing basketball on Boulevard after 2:30 a.m., June 29. Police advised them it was not allowed at that hour, and the kids dispersed.
On June 29, police advised Burgess Road solicitors that they needed permits to solicit in the Village.
Police advised the manager of Fenway Golf Club that neighbors were complained about loud music, and the manager asked the band to reduce the volume on their speakers June 29.
Lost and found
On June 24, an Oak Lane resident reported a lost license plate.
On June 24, a woman reported losing a $5,000 bracelet outside of a Chase Road restaurant on May 31.
On June 24, a woman reported her son lost his computer bag somewhere near Weaver Street, possibly at an establishment on the New Rochelle side of the street on June 22. Police advised her to tell her son to make a report with New Rochelle police.
Firefighters
On Jun2 25, a battery-powered golf cart was off gassing from a “bad battery” in a Birch Lane garage. It caused a carbon monoxide alarm to sound. Firefighters unplugged it and removed it from the garage onto he driveway. This caused CO levels to return to zero.
Firefighters assisted emergency medical technicians with a patient service call lift assist in the Village June 26.
Firefighters taped off an area around a fallen wire on Morris Lane and stood by for Con Edison June 26.
Firefighters notified the highway department about a fallen tree on Old Orchard Lane June 27.
A baby bird seemed to have fallen from its nest, which was located in an unstable position on Hamilton Road June 27. As per PETA recommendations, a temporary nest was made and placed in close proximity to the original nest.
On June 29, firefighters isolated a gas leak from a kitchen stove in a Madison Road house. Con Edison was called and red-tagged the faulty appliance.
On June 29, firefighters helped lower a painter who got stuck on a scissor lift 25 feet in the air. The lift had been improperly used, and the battery safety then shut power to the lift.
On June 30, firefighters helped police gain entry to a police department vehicle after an accidental lockout.
On June 30, firefighters forced open a bathroom door in an Innes Road house after the resident’s two-year-old nephew accidentally locked himself inside. The child was unharmed. Firefighters then helped the resident fix the door lock, which had been installed incorrectly.
This report covering police and fire department activity from June 24 - 30 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Stolen Car from Yonkers, Recovered in Village
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- Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig
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Photo by Shelley GrafsteinRecovered car: A stolen 2022 Honda, owned by a Yonkers resident, was recovered at Griffen Avenue and Normandy Lane June 18. It had been reported stolen sometime between June 7 and June 18, according to police. The car was towed to the police impound lot, and the owner was notified. Police are following up.
Fraud, identity theft
On June 21, a Spencer Place business owner reported that he was informed about a charge back from a credit card, for the fraudulent purchase of two $17,500 Rolex watches, resulting in a loss for the business.
Cars and roadways
A driver complained that blacktop work being performed on Heathcote Road ruined his car’s tires by causing melted blacktop to adhere to the tires June 18. Police documented the incident.
On June 18, police were dispatched to Crossway for a reported car that ran out of gasoline. Police helped the Brooklyn driver pour gasoline from a canister into her car without spilling it. Police checked the driver’s license and noted it was suspended. Police issued her a summons for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
Five car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Village code
On June 20, police removed an illegally posted sign from the Village right of way on Fenimore Road. The owner for the advertising sign was issued a summons.
Lost and found
On June 17, a passerby found car keys on Garth Road and gave them to police for safekeeping.
On June 20, a passerby found a set of keys on Catherine Road and gave them to police for safekeeping.
Firefighters
Firefighters assisted at two unrelated car accidents on the Hutchinson River Parkway June 18.
Firefighters informed the water department of a leaking hydrant on Crossway June 18.
On June 18, firefighters checked a Heathcote Road house for gas after a resident accidentally left a stove burner in the “on” position while out of the house.
On June 19, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a reported gas leak on Greenacres Avenue.
A Birchall Drive resident accidentally got locked out of the resident’s house due to a defective garage door opener June 20. Firefighters helped the resident get back inside the house.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway June 23.
This report covering police and fire department activity from June 17-23 has been compiled from official information.
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2019 Maserati Stolen and a Resident and the Super Locked Inside a Popham Road Apartment
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Contractors for AT&T made repairs to the cell tower at the sanitation yard on Friday June 7.Stolen cars: A Secor Road woman called police at 2:10 a.m., June 4, to report that her car had just been stolen approximately 10 minutes ago.
On June 10, a 2019 Maserati, worth $35,000, was reported as stolen during the overnight period from its owner’s Post Road driveway. It had been left unlocked with the keys inside.
Car break-ins
A Secor Road resident reported his doorbell camera recorded a man in a black hooded sweatshirt entering his parked car and removing an item around 2 a.m., June 3. He was not sure what was stolen, he said.
On June 6, around 5 p.m., a caller said her daughter observed an SUV driving on
Fox Meadow Road towards Fenimore Road, with a male was getting out and pulling on car door handles. The vehicle is described as a long white or light silver SUV, and the male was described as wearing a red shirt. Patrol arrived on scene and canvassed for any vehicle or person matching the descriptions. Neither suspect nor vehicle was found.
On June 10, an Ogden Road resident reported someone entered her car, took her garage door opener and entered her garage. He left in a white sedan with the garage door opener in hand.
Stolen tools
On June 8, a New Jersey contractor reported his tools were stolen from a Brown Road construction site overnight. Tools included drills, routers, batteries and bits, worth approximately $2,000.
Assault
A Popham Road business manager reported a customer was attacked by another customer who left the scene by scooter. The attacker was described as wearing a gray jacket with black pants.
Identity theft and scams
A Crossway resident reported her identity had been stolen and she was at a loss of $49,000.
On June 7, a Morris Lane resident reported that four $500 checks had been forged and cashed against her account on May 6, 16, 29 and June 6. Another fraudulent check was presented on June 7, but the bank caught it and froze the account.
On June 7, a banker reported that she believed one of her customers was being scammed. Patrol arrived on scene and spoke with the customer who advised that she had been called by a man that alleged that he worked at the bank and “needed money to stop an account closure.” The bank manager stated she observed the customer withdrawing a large sum of money, and when she questioned the involved party, she was advised of the attempted scam. The involved party advised that she was at no financial loss and would be blocking the phone number that was calling her.
Hacking
A Kelwynne Road woman reported her computer had been hacked by pop-up ads June 3. The hacking allegedly occurred in May. She told police she was no longer using it and having it destroyed. She opened new bank accounts as a precaution and requested a police report for documentation purposes.
Deaths
A caller reported her 99-year-old Aspen Road father died at home June 6.
A caller requested an ambulance for an unresponsive elderly Saxon Woods Road woman June 8. When paramedics arrived, the 89-year-old woman was determined to have already died.
On June 10, a Graham Road daughter reported her 98-year-old mother passed away at home.
Assistance
On June 3, police helped Westchester County police search for a psychiatric patient who fled an ambulance on the Hutchinson River Parkway and ran by foot toward Mamaroneck Road and Griffen Avenue, while wearing a hospital gown, June 3.
On June 11, Scarsdale Police assisted county police on Bradford Road in a search for someone who fled a traffic stop.
A caller reported a man yelling at the train station platform June 7. Police canvassed the area and notified MTA police.
Concerns
A Paddington Road man told police he was concerned about a man who had been talking to his au pair June 7. The man said that when his au pair regularly drops off his child at Fox Meadow School, she is often approached by a white male who is approximately 70 years of age who is also dropping off a child at the school. The older man engages the au pair in friendly conversation, but she feels intimidated by him. Police advised the man to inform the male that the conversation is unwanted and to contact police again if the male continues. Patrol will conduct ridebys of the location more frequently during drop-off and pick-up hours.
Police spoke with a homeless woman sitting on a Spencer Place bench June 8. She refused any assistance.
Police conducted two welfare checks of residents in the Village June 9 due to family members’ concerns. Residents were fine and in good condition.
Cars and roadways
A driver sustained a flat tire due to a pothole on Mamaroneck Road June 3. Police asked if the driver needed help.
Police notified Verizon about fallen wires on Scarsdale Avenue June 3.
Con Edison was notified about dangling electrical wires over Walworth Avenue June 7 and 8.
A driver parked his car in the Wilgrin parking lot on Palmer Avenue June 7, and another car hit it and caused damage. The incident was recorded by video surveillance, and patrol contacted the offending driver who said she drove away because she though no damage occurred. Police facilitated an information exchange.
Highway department workers removed a fallen branch from Garden Road June 7.
An SUV was parked in the middle of Brewster Road June 7. Police contacted the owner and advised him to park in a better location.
Three car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Civil matters
Police informed a Sheldrake Road resident that a neighborly dispute with over the placement of a fence along the alleged property line was a civil matter June 3.
On June 6, a Brewster Road woman reported a dispute with a refrigerator repairperson. She stated that upon completion of the work, she asked the worker if he could open the panel so she could see the new piece he installed. The worker refused to open the panel and advised he no longer wished to complete the job. Police advised it was a civil matter.
Animals
Different caller s were concerned about a possibly injured bird observed flying into a tree on Post Road and a rabbit on the ground on Mamaroneck Road June 8. Police provided the numbers of wildlife services.
Village code
Illegally placed signs were moved on Westview, Stratton and Heathcote roads, Windward Lane, Penn Boulevard, and Market Drive June 3; and Dolma and Stratton roads, Windward Lane and Rural Drive June 4. A summons was issued to the owner of the Windward Lane signs.
An illegally posted sign was removed from Ogden and Paddington roads and discarded June 5.
Illegally posted signs were removed from Mamaroneck Road and Fenimore and Fox Meadow roads and discarded June 6.
Police advised a Bradford Road resident about a noise compliant, and music volume was lowered June 7.
Police informed a resident on Butler Road and Oak Lane that neighbors complained of noise June 8, and the resident lowered the volume of music.
A Secor Road party venue lowered the lowered the volume of music after neighbors complained June 8.
Police informed a resident again on Butler Road that neighbors complained of noise June 8, and the resident said the party was over and guests were leaving.
On June 9, Police spoke with an event coordinator at Quaker Ridge School to inform of a noise complaint. The event was concluding shortly, and staff was told to lower volume of music.
Lost and found
A Harvest Drive woman dropped off a cell phone found in her husband’s bag after he took an Uber ride home from New York City June 3. She believes the phone belonged to the driver and accidentally dropped into her husband’s bag. The phone was disabled, and police vouchered it for safekeeping.
A passerby found a coin purse on Drake Road and brought it to headquarters June 8.
Firefighters
On June 3, firefighters helped a locked-out Palmer Avenue resident get back in the house.
On June 3, firefighters helped ventilate a Donellan Road house after a resident successfully extinguished a minor cooking fire.
On June 5, firefighters assisted with a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
On June 5, firefighters assisted with a car accident at Mamaroneck Road and Crossway.
On June 6, firefighters were dispatched a Popham Road apartment to assist with a resident reported to be locked in an apartment. There, firefighters found the resident and building superintendent claiming to be trapped inside the apartment. The key was passed underneath the door to firefighters who found that the lock was in good working order. Firefighters applied pressure to the door and were able to push it open. Paint on the doorjamb and door was creating friction and preventing the door from operating properly. Firefighters scraped excess paint from the door and doorjamb and tested it a few times, with positive results.
On June 8, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a Greenacres Avenue gas leak.
On June 9, a Brittany Close resident complained of a gas odor. Firefighter found two five-gallon gas cans that were full and swollen causing vapor release. Firefighters removed the cans to driveway. They were not leaking liquid. Firefighters advised the resident to not store gasoline in the garage or house. The resident said he would take the gasoline cans to a service station for proper disposal.
This report covering police and fire department activity from June 3 –June 10 has been compiled from official information.
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Police: Two Arrested, $78,000 in Jewelry Missing and Aggressive Behavior Reported
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Arrested: After an East Parkway business owner reported a suspect from a past incident was inside the store, police arrived to arrest the suspect – Robert James Mahoney, 47, of Yonkers – June 10. Mahoney was charged with third-degree assault and was released on his own recognizance.
On June 11, police arrested Lesborn J. Whitehead, 27, of Yonkers, on charges of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, speeding, an unregistered motor vehicle and unlicensed driving following a traffic stop of Walworth Avenue. Whitehead was released on his own recognizance.
Stolen
An Overhill Road woman reported her daughter’s headphones were stolen at Scarsdale Middle School June 10.
On June 12, a Richelieu Road resident reported a package had been stolen from her front porch.
A Fenimore Road woman reported items worth over $78,000, including one ring, had been stolen from her house.
Identity theft and scams
On June 10, an Overhill Road woman reported someone took out a fraudulent SBA loan for $20,000 in her son’s name in 2020.
On June 12, an Oak Lane woman reported receiving a fraudulent email. Later she realized it might be related to a scam and notified police and her financial institutions.
A woman walked into headquarters and advised that her mother’s bankcard at TD Bank was comprised, and a fraudulent transaction for over $730 was debited to the card.
Disorderly conduct
A man was reported to be acting aggressively toward library patrons was reported be outside the Scarsdale library June 12. Police went to the scene and noticed a man fitting the description outside the library. He stated he had been on the phone and got aggravated so he had cursed. The calling party asked that he leave the premises. He did so without incident.
On June 13, police asked an elderly lady, reported to be yelling, to leave a Harwood Court establishment because her behavior was causing a nuisance to other customers.
Delivery
A large pallet of roofing caps was improperly delivered to the wrong address on Elm Road June 12. Police documented the incident and were unable to uncover a proper shipping address.
Cars and roadways
On June 10, police discovered a black BMW with $615 in unpaid parking tickets parked on East Parkway.
A driver sustained two flat tires after hitting the curb on Mamaroneck Road June 10. Police helped the driver get a tow.
Shrubbery on Fairview Road was reportedly blocking sightlines at an intersection. Police notified the highway department June 11.
On June 11, police helped Westchester County police set up a perimeter to find a person who fled a traffic stop. The person was found in the area of Bradford Road.
On June 13, a caller reported two vehicles, possibly being driven by teenagers, racing on the neighborhood streets in Edgewood. The vehicles were described as a silver Porsche and a black convertible. Police went to the area, but the cars were no longer there.
Police advised Verizon about low-hanging wires on Brite Avenue June 14.
Police removed a fallen tree blocking Griffen Avenue June 14.
Con Edison was notified about a power outage on Heathcote Road June 15.
Verizon was notified about low-hanging and broken wires on Walworth Avenue June 15.
Accidents
Police reported two accidents on Fenimore Road this week. On Friday June 14 a 2017 Porsche traveling west on Fenimore Road collided with a 2013 Acura driving east on Fenimore Road. Passengers from both cars were taken to White Plains Hospital. Both cars were towed.
On June 15 a 2023 Audi high a 2023 Honda. The Audi was going west on Fenimore Road, attempting to make a left on Oak Lane when the Honda, headed east on Fenimore Road hit the Audi. One passenger was taken to White Plains hospital by a SVAC ambulance.
Village code
After a noise complaint, police asked people playing ball outdoors on Boulevard to lower the volume of music June 10.
On June 12, police advised a man on Gorham Road that he needed a permit to solicit in the Village. He agreed to stop soliciting until proper paperwork was obtained.
A Fox Meadow Road resident agreed to shut off music because neighbors complained of noise June 12.
On June 13, police dispersed kids from a public park on Boulevard after dark.
On June 13, police removed illegally posted signs from Crossway and disposed of them.
On June 14, police advised a homeowner about illegally posted signs on Morris Lane so the homeowner could relocate them.
On June 14, police removed illegally posted signs from Mamaroneck Road and Palmer Avenue and disposed of them. A summons was issued for the Village code offense.
Police advised the manager of Fenway Golf Club of a loud music complaint June 14. The manager said the music volume would be lowered.
A Secor Road resident complained about the volume of music coming from a neighbor’s pool party June 15. The volume was lowered after police spoke with the host.
Police advised a Kensington Road party host that neighbors had complained of noise June 15. The situation was promptly corrected.
Police advised a Secor Road party host that neighbors had complained of noise June 15. The situation was promptly corrected.
Animals
On June 13, a caller reported a woman with dogs in shopping carts at Chase Road Park. Police asked the woman if she needed any assistance. She declined.
A deer fell into a window well on Griffen Avenue June 13. It managed to get itself out unharmed.
Lost and found
On June 11, a Lebanon Road woman reported losing her driver’s license.
On June 12, a Brite Avenue woman advised that she got into her vehicle and found a book with old checks and other personal items that did not belong to her. She was unsure if her car was unlocked or how long the items were in the vehicle.
A Brite Avenue resident reported finding a cell phone in her driveway June 16.
Firefighters
Firefighters assisted with a car accident on Brambach Road June 10.
On June 11, firefighters helped opened a locked residential bathroom in a Heathcote Road house to release a child who accidentally got locked inside.
On June 13, a Penn Boulevard grill caught fire. Firefighters assisted with extinguishing the fire.
Firefighters assisted with a car accident on Walworth Avenue June 14.
Firefighters assisted with a car accident on Oak Lane June 15.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a Black Birch Lane gas leak June 16.
This report covering police and fire department activity from June 10-17 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Manhunt for a Psychiatric Patient on the Loose in Saxon Woods
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On June 3, Westchester County police advised of a psychiatric patient, dressed in a hospital gown, who fled an ambulance from the northbound lanes of the Hutchinson River Parkway. Scarsdale police assisted in searching the surrounding area for the patient – including the Weinberg Nature Center and the Saxon Woods Golf Course.
A resident familiar with the incident through a family member reported: “My son was just at Saxon Woods, and as he was walking home, he saw 10 or so police cars (and emergency vehicles). At that point, a woman on the street came up to him and said, “Do you have a ride home?” He then learned there was a person who had escaped a psychiatric facility who was ‘on the loose.’ I called Scarsdale police … [and learned] they were just assisting and that this was a matter being handled by County Police…. [My son] told me that the street right before Griffen, Barker Lane, was blocked off by a cop car.” Due to the medical issue of the incident, no further details were provided, but police believe he was found the following morning.
Arrested
On May 29, police arrested Andre Gaston, 45 of the Bronx, on charges of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, having an uninspected motor vehicle and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. The arrest occurred after a license plate reader sounded a violation alert at a police checkpoint on Weaver Street. Gaston was released on his own recognizance, and the car was towed.
The Village of Scarsdale Police Department just received their first all-electric police car, a Ford Mustang Mach-E. The Mach-E is the latest in the Village’s growing fleet of electric vehicles, which consists of 4 Chevy Bolts and a Nissan Leaf. “Transportation accounts for over a third of all greenhouse gas emissions, so electrification of the Village’s fleet is a key sustainability initiative,” said Michelle Sterling, Chair of the Scarsdale Conservation Advisory Council. “It’s fantastic how the Village of Scarsdale has been committed to lowering its carbon emissions, addressing climate change and promoting sustainability,” continued Sterling. “Expanding its fleet of electric vehicles is just one of the many steps the Village is taking to help the environment, and it makes me really proud to be a part of this community.” The Ford Mustang Mach-E is estimated to save a minimum of $5,000 in fuel costs over the next five years, and will reduce repair and maintenance costs by 50%.
A bail of $1,500 was set following the arrest of Gilbert Sahamundi, 51, of Mamaroneck. Unable to pay, he was sent to Westchester County Jail. He was charged with failure to attach a sticker to his car, a no inspection certificate, an uninspected motor vehicle, and unregistered motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, operation of a motor vehicle without a license, second-degree obstruction of government administration, assaulting an officer with an intent to cause physical injury and resisting arrest. The incident occurred on Popham Road following a traffic stop.
Car break-ins
An Edgewood Road woman reported that someone entered her car and stole glasses and money May 28.
On May 28, a Ferncliff Road man reported that his BMW was entered, and money, sunglasses headphones and a duffel bag were stolen.
Missing suitcase
On May 28, a Post Road woman reported a rolling suitcase had been stolen from outside her house that day. She said she placed her purple suitcase with rollers on the downward slanted driveway adjacent to her vehicle. Her father later responded to the driveway to carry her bag in the house, and he discovered it was missing. She advised that she reported the bag stolen, and provided officers with an address for the bag’s location as she located it via the Find my Device feature of the Apple IPad that was secured in the suitcase. Patrol responded to nearby Woodruff Avenue in the Town of Eastchester, and made contact with several contractors working at the residence. Due to a language barrier, Google translate was used with one of the workers who said he placed the bag in the back of his work truck after finding it on the southbound lanes of Post Road and Evon Court unattended obstructing traffic. The contractor and his boss responded back to the residence with the listed bag. A neighbor with a ring camera produced footage showing that the bag rolled down into the traffic lanes of Post Road on its on contractor stopping to remove the bag from the roadway and looking to see where it came from. The woman’s father advised that he saw the contractor pick the bag up, but he was not aware that it belonged to his daughter. The contractor stated that he removed the bag out of the roadway, and he was going to drop it off at the police station at the end of his workday. The woman thanked patrol for assistance with the matter.
Hacked
On May 31, a Penn Road man advised that his email and Facebook accounts were hacked and he was receiving unwanted phone calls from a possible scam number.
Dispute
On May 30, a Pinecrest Road woman reported she had been verbally accosted by a dog walker on the street. The parties agreed to avoid each other.
Harassment
An Oak Lane woman reported she is receiving unwanted messages from a family member’s ex-girlfriend May 31. She said the messages have been occurring via various media social platforms for about a month.
Trespassing
On June 1, police dispersed a group of kids loitering at a Spier Road construction site.
Civil matters
A Pinecrest Road woman allegedly got into an argument with a dog walker who passes her house at least once a day May 30.
On May 30, a Continental Road resident alleged that her neighbor removed a fence belonging to her. The replacement fence allegedly did not have a permit.
Cars and roadways
Police notified Verizon about fallen wires on Fenimore Road May 28 and Brewster Road June 2.
Police called a tow truck for help an owner who locked his car keys inside his car on Walworth Avenue May 29.
A fallen tree took down a wire on Fayette Road May 30.
A branch fell onto wires over Ogden and Kent roads May 30.
behind in her mailbox May 30. Police discovered it was a car that had recently been returned after service – however to the wrong address.
Police helped the driver of a tractor-trailer back out of a Post Road driveway May 31.
On May 31, police directed traffic around a disabled car on Scarsdale Avenue.
At least one car accident was officially reported in the Village this week.
Animals
On May 29, a Winslow Road woman reported being bitten by a dog at Eton and Greendale roads. The owner of the dog was an Eton Road woman.
On May 30, a Black Birch Lane woman reported a snake was on her property. She advised that an HVAC technician on scene reported a snake residing in the condenser unit he was troubleshooting on the side of the house. The son-in-law of the homeowner responded to the scene with a grabber tool and relocated the snake to the other side of the river in the backyard.
A caller reported a turtle stuck in a hole on Taunton Road May 30. It was not there when police went looking for it.
A small loose dog ran into a Cohawnwy Road house May 31. Police took custody of the dog and notified its owner, who subsequently received a summons for having a dog at large.
Village code
Police notified residents about posted signs in the Village right of way on Ridgedale and Mamaroneck roads and Palmer Avenue May 28, Montrose, Mamaroneck and Cushman roads May 28 and Crossway field, Greenacres Avenue and Mamaroneck and Montrose roads May 29. A sign posted on Post Road was discarded May 28.
Kids were fishing at a pond at Brewster and Olmsted roads May 28. Police showed up after they left. Allegedly, a passerby told them that fishing was not allowed there.
On May 30, police removed an illegally posted sign from Heathcote Road.
On May 31, police removed illegally posted signs from Mamaroneck Road and issued a summons to the offending business.
After neighbor complained of noise, police asked a Park Road resident to lower the volume of music being played June 1.
Police told a group of kids riding bikes in Freightway Garage that the garage was off limits and loitering was not allowed June 1.
Lost and found
On May 28, police helped a caller find lost Airpods.
A Lee Road resident reported her son’s passport and visa had been lost May 29.
Police picked up an abandoned suitcase from East Parkway May 30.
On May 30, a person walked into headquarters to report losing his passport.
A Christie Place woman reported losing her keys while walking to the post office and back June 1.
Firefighters
On May 27, firefighters assessed a Doris Drive house for lightning damage.
On May 27, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a minor gas leak in a Lebanon Road house.
Firefighters assisted with car accidents on River Road, Claremont Road, Sycamore Road and the Bronx River Parkway May 28. The accident on River Road damaged a telephone pole and affected overhead wires. Con Edison was called to evaluate the situation and showed up on May 29.
On June 29, a Beechwood Lane resident called firefighters to discuss a grill incident that happened in the past. The resident stated that he had sustained severe burns requiring hospitalization after igniting his propane fed outdoor grill. The incident occurred at least a week in the past. Firefighters evaluated the grill and found it to be in good working order. Crews used a combustible gas detector and found no leaks with the main valve open and burner valves closed. The resident stated that he had actuated one burner valve and pressed the electronic ignition with the grill lid open. When he pressed the igniter, the doors at the base of the grill blew open; there was a flash, and the resident sustained burns to his legs. There was no flame noted at the grilling surface. Based on the conditions described, members discussed the possibility of a burner control valve being accidentally left on for an extended period of time prior to ignition. The propane might have migrated into the lower storage area of the grill and when the igniter was depressed was at the correct stoichiometric ratio of propane to air to support combustion. This could have caused the flash fire that resulted in the burns. Fire department personnel discussed grill safety methods with the resident.
Firefighters assisted with a car accident on the Bronx River Parkway May 29.
On May 29, firefighters assisted a Kelwynne Road resident with a broken window.
Water entered a Depot Place elevator through the ceiling May 29. Firefighters placed the elevator out of service and notified MTA police.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas odor on Old Orchard Lane May 29.
On May 30, firefighters were called to the Hutchinson River Parkway for a reported car fire. On arrival units found one vehicle on the shoulder fully involved. Firefighters stretched a hand line and extinguished the fire. Units overhauled the vehicle in order to fully extinguish the fire, and they remained on scene until a tow arrived.
Firefighters were called to a Windsor Lane house for a report of an electrical issue. There they found a chewed power cord to a bed plugged in and burning in the first floor living room. The plug was removed from the outlet. Firefighters isolated the breaker to the outlet. It was found to not be damaged. Firefighters checked behind the outlet cover and surrounding area with a thermal imaging camera. No extension was found. Firefighters advised the resident to call an electrician. A female occupant of the house displayed minor black marks on her hand from plugging in the cord that was damaged. She refused the offer of an ambulance to respond.
On May 31, firefighters were called to the Hutchinson River Parkway for a reported accident.
Firefighters helped a Brite Avenue resident get back inside the house after an accidental lockout June 1.
A contractor was burning weeds on Mamaroneck Road with a torch June 1. It caused mulch to smolder. Firefighters extinguished the fire and overhauled the area.
Firefighters assisted with low-hanging wires on Brewster Road June 2.
On June 2, an unattended pot on a stove in a Black Birch Lane house caused smoke to spread throughout the first floor. The residents were not home, but an alarm sounded and summoned firefighters. Firefighters removed the pot and shut off the stove. They ventilated the space and contacted the resident.
This report covering police and fire department activity from May 27 – June 3 has been compiled from official information.
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