Update on Serious Accident on Brewster Road: Occupants Thrown from Car
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(Updated January 13, 2021)
This in from the Scarsdale Police:
On January 11, 2020 at approximately 6:53 PM, the Scarsdale Police Department responded to a report of a serious automobile accident on Brewster Road just north of Olmsted Road involving a single vehicle that struck a tree. Upon arrival of the police, it appeared that two occupants were ejected. The Scarsdale Fire Department removed the other three occupants from the vehicle--
The five occupants of the vehicle were treated for various injuries at the scene by paramedics from the Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps with assistance from Eastchester, Harrison, and Larchmont Volunteer Ambulance Corps and were immediately transported to the Westchester Medical Center for treatment. At this time, their conditions are unknown, however, according to police, there were no fatalities.
On January 13, Police reported that the five occupants from the car included the following:
-The driver is a 17 year-old male from Elmsford
-The occupants are an 18 year-old male and a 19 year old male from Elmsford, an 18 year old female from Scarsdale and a 17 year old female from White Plains.
As of January 13, 2021 there was no update on their conditions.
The car was not registered to a Scarsdale address.
The Scarsdale Police Department was assisted at the accident scene by the Westchester County Police Accident Investigation Unit. The accident is currently under investigation. No other details are available at this time. Updated information will be released as the investigation progresses.
Police Report: Danger on the Roads: Car in Flames, Intoxicated Hit-and-Run and a Menacing Handgun
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Car Fire Photo by Ray CooperCar Fire: On Dec. 28, firefighters responded to a call of a car fire inside an Enterprise rental car on Foxhall Road. The car was a 2021 Toyota Corolla. Upon arrival, firefighters noted that the car was fully involved in fire inside the passenger compartment, with flames extending to a utility pole at the car’s location. Firefighters opened a fire hydrant and used water to extinguish the blaze. Con Edison responded to check the utility pole and the wires. Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps responded to check the driver, but the driver refused medical attention. Police provided traffic control during the incident. According to the driver, the fire started while she was driving, and she pulled to the side of the road and exited the car. The fire started at the right side of the front center console. Due to the extent of damage, firefighters were unable to determine the cause of the fire. Later the driver of the car reported that two license plates were destroyed in the car fire. Police provided her with proper paperwork regarding the destroyed plates.
DWI arrest
A two-car accident at 9 p.m., Jan. 1, at Hutchinson Avenue and Meadow Road resulted in the arrest of a driver. Stephen J. Broege, 49, of Mamaroneck, is accused of the following charges for which he was arrested: felonious driving while intoxicated, operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated (with prior convictions), leaving the scene of a personal injury accident and refusing to take a breath test. According to the arrest report, after Broege’s 2019 Subaru struck a 2018 Acura and caused airbag deployment, Broege drove away from the scene. Police intercepted the car and began to follow it as it made its way into New Rochelle. It was a dark and rainy night, and police observed the car swerving in and out of its lane. Police continued to follow the car until backup arrived in the area. Police observed Broege turn into his driveway, where he was apprehended, determined to be intoxicated and arrested. Broege’s car was impounded and Broege was issued an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court, returnable on Jan. 20.
Menacing
A 24-year-old female driver exited the Hutchinson River Parkway and stopped on Meadow Road for assistance after her car was struck on the side by another car around 8 p.m., Jan. 2. She reported that the other driver who struck her car also exited the parkway following the impact and pulled into a Meadow Road driveway and put on its hazard lights. As the female driver attempted to get out of her car to exchange information, the other driver reversed his car and blocked her path. The other driver then brandished a handgun and pointed it at her, making her feel threatened. The female driver then retreated back into her car, and the other driver sped away. Westchester County police were notified.
Stolen phone
A caller reported his phone had been stolen from his car in Hartsdale. The caller reported that upon noticing his phone had been stolen, he “asked the first person he saw” about the phone. The caller alleged that he then noticed that the person had a phone that the caller believed was his missing phone. The person was described as a Hispanic man in his 20s or 30s, wearing a hooded, green, “camo-print” jacket with a shopping bag. His hair was described as short and curly. The person was last seen 10-12 minutes in the past headed, on foot, toward Fox Meadow and Fenimore roads. Police canvassed the area for the person but did not see anyone matching the description.
Identity theft
On Dec. 29, a Myrtledale Road woman reported that someone attempted to open fraudulent credit accounts in her name and her husband’s name. The accounts were with Blue Bird Credit and Geico Insurance. No financial loss was incurred.
On Dec. 29, a Fox Meadow Road resident reported an additional incident of someone stealing her father’s identity to open a fraudulent account. According to police records, this was the fourth report filed by the resident involving identity theft affecting her father. This incident involved a prepaid American Express card that she believed was not authorized, funded or initiated by her father. After discovering the card, the resident said the account was closed.
On Jan. 3, a Fox Meadow Road woman reported someone opened a fraudulent Verizon cell phone account in her father’s name.
Domestic matters
A Greenacres woman called police to report that she was hungry and her adult daughter would not let her into the kitchen to eat. Police went to the house and spoke with both parties – the woman and her adult daughter, who was in the kitchen cooking dinner for her mother. Police were able to help clear up the woman’s confusion and restore harmony.
On Dec. 30, a Quaker Ridge mother called police to say she was having a custody disagreement with her child’s father. The custody arrangement was based on a civil agreement, without a court order, according to the mother. Police advised her to contact her attorney or Westchester Family Court in order to help work through the problem.
Phishing scam
On Dec. 31, a Sage Terrace resident reported that she might have received a phishing scam email. She said she did not respond to the email or click any links it contained.
Lights out
On Dec. 28, a Wynmor Road resident reported that someone might have cut the power cord to his outdoor Christmas lights a few days in the past. Police increased patrols in the area as a result.
Welfare check
On Dec. 31, police checked the welfare of an Old Lyme Road resident and confirmed the resident was OK.
Photos and video
A Wayside Lane resident reported that a white man in a black SUV stopped in front of her house and possibly took videos of her house. She found it suspicious and reported it to police.
On Jan. 2, a Heathcote Road resident reported an unknown man taking photos of her house alleged he was a real estate agent performing an appraisal. She found the incident suspicious and called police. The man was described as an overweight white man in his M/W in 50s, with glasses and a bald head. He was observed to
be operating a black SUV, possibly a Hyundai.
Assistance
At 1 a.m., Jan. 1, New Jersey police asked Scarsdale police to help make notification to a Claremont Road homeowner about a resident’s whereabouts. Police went to the address, but there was no answer at the door. Police looked in the windows of the house, and it appeared to be empty. Police let NJ police know the results of the notification attempt.
Termite control
On Dec. 31, an Aspen Road homeowner reported that employees from a termite pest control company removed termite control devices from his yard without his permission. The homeowner said the employees were from the pest control company that the homeowner uses. He said he would look into the matter to see if both companies work together or if the observed employees were at the wrong address. In the meantime, the homeowner asked police to document the matter.
Dogs
On Dec. 28, a caller reported a golden-colored, medium-sized dog was “roaming” alone on Fox Meadow Road. Police went to the street and found the dog. He was wearing a “Blueberry” brand collar without tags. Police called New Rochelle Humane Society to pick up the dog, but the dog’s owner approached police before NRHS arrived. The dog and its owner were reunited.
At 1 a.m., Jan. 1, a caller reported two barking dogs left outside for a long period of time at an undisclosed house near the corner of Hampton and Butler roads. Police went to the area and did not hear any barking dogs.
Roosters
A caller reported roosters making noise on Brewster Road around 10:30 a.m., Jan. 2.
Cars and roadways
A minor car accident occurred at Mamaroneck Road and Griffen Avenue Dec. 28. There were no injuries and police assisted the drivers exchange information. Neither driver requested a formal report.
On Dec. 29, an unknown vehicle left the roadway while going around a curve on Meadow Road and dislodged three large landscaping rocks from a resident’s property. Police assisted in placing the boulders back on the resident’s property.
On Dec. 30, police helped a driver change a flat tire on Post Road. Unfortunately, however, the replacement tire was defective and immediately deflated upon being placed on the car. Police then helped the driver obtain a ride to work while arrangements were made to have the car’s tire repaired.
On Dec. 31, at 6 a.m., highway workers identified a driver at Heathcote Road and Palmer Avenue who might need assistance. Police went to the scene and spoke with the driver. The driver said he was a night janitor who maintains and cleans supermarkets, including Balducci’s. He said he just finished his shift and was too tired to drive home. Police advised him to take time to rest and not risking driving while sleepy.
On Jan. 1, police informed the water department about a significant water leak at Ferncliff Road and Roosevelt Place.
A BMW backed into a Subaru at Boniface Circle and Spencer Place Jan. 2. Police helped the drivers exchange information. No injuries were reported, and the drivers did not want a formal report.
Police provided traffic control while highway workers cleared a fallen branch from Saxon Woods Road Jan. 2.
A Woodlands Place resident reported she felt uncomfortable because a man parked outside her house in an SUV Jan. 2. Police spoke with the man who said he had pulled over to make a phone call. He said he would leave the area since his presence was bothering the resident.
Police removed fallen branches from Bypass Jan. 2.
A Magnolia Road homeowner requested assistance with his car Jan. 2. Police and firefighters went to the scene and saw that the homeowner had struck his garage molding with his car. No structural damage occurred.
Village code
On Dec. 30, police dispersed kids from Edgewood School grounds after dark.
Lost and found
On Dec. 28, a passerby found a credit card at Davis Park, on Lyons Road. Police identified the name and address of the cardholder, who was a resident of the Village, and they returned it to her.
On Dec. 29, a patron found a credit card at an East Parkway diner and brought it to police. Police vouchered the card for safekeeping.
Firefighters
On Dec. 28, a Wheelock Road resident reported an odor coming from her basement. Police and firefighters arrived to check out the complaint and discovered the house sewer cap had become dislodged in the basement. Firefighters helped secure the cap.
An improper light bulb placed inside a Rock Creek Lane fixture caused a burning odor and excessive heat Jan. 28. Firefighters removed the bulb and allowed to fixture to cool down.
A car was slowly leaking gasoline inside a Walworth Avenue detached garage Jan. 29. Firefighters advised the resident to keep the garage door open for proper ventilation until the car could be removed by tow and repaired.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway Dec. 31.
A malfunctioning high-efficiency boiler in a Cayuga Road house was causing elevated carbon monoxide levels Jan. 1. Firefighter shut down the boiler, ventilated the house and advised the resident to call for service.
Firefighters assisted at a rollover car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway Jan. 2.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Dec. 28, 2020 – Jan. 3, 2021 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Ask for Public’s Help in Alleged Public Lewdness Incident; Shoplifter Steals $1,000 in Merchandize from CVS Plus Snow Disputes
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Public lewdness: The Scarsdale Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an alleged public lewdness incident that occurred on Berwick Road on Dec. 21, at approximately 10:40 am. According to police, the suspect was observed driving a Jeep onto Berwick Road and stopping his vehicle, at which time, he “appeared to be masturbating.” At no time did the suspect attempt to lure or make contact with anyone, police said in a press release. The suspect is described as a white male, in his early 20s, with brown hair. The suspect was last seen operating a dark-colored, 2-door Jeep Wrangler with an unknown white license plate. The suspect’s vehicle was last seen traveling north on Berwick Road. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Scarsdale Police Department at 914-722-1200.
Shoplifting
On Dec. 14, the manager of the Popham Road CVS reported a woman stole approximately $1,000 worth of cosmetics, hair dye and pain relief medication that day. The manger observed the woman place the items in her handbag and leave the store without paying for them. The manager described the woman as heavyset, tanned and wearing blue pants and a polka dot shirt, with a brown hooded jacket. He saw her get into a car and leave the area via the Bronx River Parkway. Police are investigating.
Stolen car
A 2019 Acura RDX was stolen from a Bradley Road driveway overnight and discovered missing on the morning of Dec. 19. Also stolen, inside the car, were Ray Ban sunglasses, a woman’s wallet with a driver’s license, a softball bat, various textbooks and a sled.
Car break-ins
At 4:58 a.m., Dec. 19, a Bradley Road man reported his doorbell security camera detected a person get out of a white SUV and check the door handles of the man’s car to see if they were open. The car was locked, and the person left the area in the white SUV. Police canvassed the area but did not see any suspicious persons or white SUVs.
On Dec. 19, two Ferncliff Road residents reported their cars had been rummaged through the previous night, but nothing was stolen.
On Dec. 19, a Nelson Road resident reported a Joni Mitchell CD had been stolen from his unlocked, driveway-parked car during the overnight period.
On Dec. 20, a River Road woman reported that on Dec. 13, someone entered her unlocked, parked car and stole her Apple laptop computer.
Stolen packages
A Carthage Road resident reported someone stole five packages from his front doorstep approximately 30 minutes before he called police Dec. 14. According to the resident, the packages had been placed there for UPS return pickup earlier that day. The suspect was described by the resident as a middle-aged white woman with short blonde hair, driving a Honda Civic.
Identity theft
On Dec. 14, a Huntington Avenue resident reported someone opened a line of credit in her name at Key Bank. She informed Key Bank personnel to close the account because it was fraudulent. No financial losses were incurred.
Criminal mischief
On Dec. 14, a Hampton Road caller reported a Mercedes-Benz drove onto the Fox Meadow School field, on Brewster Road, turned off its headlights and intentionally drove around the field several times, cutting deep cervices into the field’s surfaces and damaging the grass. Police contacted the on-call custodian, who said he would notify his supervisor for proper follow-up action.
Harassment
A Paddington Road resident reported receiving harassing calls at home Dec. 17. The resident said the calls have been occurring with frequency over the past few weeks, and the calls originate from an unknown person. The caller asks for people who do not live at the residence, and the resident and her husband have asked the caller to stop calling. Police also called him and reiterated the request.
Trespassing
A Boulevard resident reported that her neighbor informed her that he saw a man walk up to her house, look inside her kitchen window and leave the property on foot Dec. 20. The resident said she had been upstairs and could not provide a description of the man, other than he was a male, wearing dark clothing and possibly carrying a large tablet or an iPad. Police canvassed the area but did not find the person accused of trespassing.
Snow shoveling
A Brite Avenue woman reported a man was on her property, shoveling snow from her driveway without her permission and asking for money Dec. 17. The woman told police she hired another person to clean her driveway instead; so she refused to pay the man. There was an apparent language barrier. The slim, white man eventually left in a black car.
Snowballs
On Dec. 17, a Fairview Road woman called police to say that her sons had been playing in the snow on Fox Meadow School grounds that day when the mother of a younger boy got upset with some of the older boys at the park who had been throwing snowballs at each other. This mother called one of the older boy’s mothers and allegedly resolved the issue. Later, however, this mother came to the woman’s house to discuss the matter with her. The woman told police she did not feel comfortable with the other mother coming to her house to discuss a minor incident. She wanted to document the incident in case the other mother returns.
Ice
A caller reported seeing youths skating on the pond near the Scarsdale library on Olmstead Road and felt it was unsafe Dec. 19. Police went to the scene and did not see any youths on the ice. They did see, however, two youths sitting on a bench near the edge of the pond and cautioned them not to walk or skate on the frozen pond.
A caller reported people were ”ice fishing” on a frozen pond on Taunton Road Dec. 19. Police went to the scene and observed two individuals walking off the ice and entering a private house.
Fallen tree
While investigating a report of people possibly running outside a Lorraine Place house after midnight Dec. 19, police encountered no people but did note a tree fell on a nearby house. No one was injured, and the affected homeowner was aware of the fallen tree.
Asleep
A driver fell asleep at the wheel at the intersection of East Parkway and Christie Place at 5:15 a.m., Dec. 19. Police spoke with the driver who said he was on his way home but must have fallen asleep because he was so tired. He refused medical attention. At the suggestion of police, the driver agreed to park his car and take a taxi home. He said he would come back to pick up the car later.
Assistance
On Dec. 15, White Plains police notified Scarsdale police about a missing White Plains woman who was previously discovered in Scarsdale the last time she was reported missing. Scarsdale police canvassed the Village but were soon informed that the woman had been located at a store in White Plains.
Police checked a Sheldrake Road house at 1:30 a.m., after the homeowner’s son thought he heard someone on the deck of the house Dec. 16. Everything was found to be secure.
Cars and roadways
A car parked on Lincoln Road in violation of posted parking restrictions belonged to a resident who said she was “shuffling cars in her driveway and temporarily parked her car across the street” Dec. 14. She told police she would move the car immediately.
A Roosevelt Place caller reported a white Mercedes-Benz that had been parked in front of her house “slowly rolled down the hill without putting its lights on” Dec. 14. She thought this was suspicious and called police. Patrol checked the area for the car but did not find it.
Police performed traffic control while department of public works personnel picked up leaves on the street Dec. 15.
A 52-year-old female driver, from Scarsdale, rear-ended a police car at Fenimore Road and Oak Lane Dec. 15. No injuries were reported.
Police helped a pedestrian safely move onto the sidewalk while walking o Weaver Street Dec. 15.
New Rochelle police were addressing a car parked on Weaver Street Dec. 16. Scarsdale police assisted.
Police provided a courtesy transport for a pedestrian who was out on Post Road and Boulevard and needed to go to the Golden Horseshoe shopping center at 8:30 p.m., Dec. 16.
Police stood by for Con Edison at the site of a fallen tree resting on electrical wires on Carstensen Road Dec. 17. In the meantime, police closed the road with caution tape.
A caller reported a barricade on Spencer Place came loose and was causing a possible hazard Dec. 17. Police placed caution tape around the barricade until it could be addressed.
A man witnessed a black Toyota Land Cruiser strike a parked GMC on East Parkway and then drive away and park in a spot further away from where the accident occurred Dec. 18. Police came to the scene and saw the GMC and Toyota parked in the described locations. The driver of the Toyota said she thought she might have hit the GMC with her side mirror. However, police did not observe any damage on the mirror or any damage caused by a mirror strike to the GMC. The GMC driver returned to his car while police were on scene and took note of new damage to his bumper. This damage was consistent with two witnesses’ accounts of the accident involving the Toyota. Police informed both drivers and are following up.
A Wheelock Road resident saw a car slowing driving back and forth on the street and thought it was suspicious Dec. 19. Police investigated the matter and discovered the driver of the car was a food delivery person looking for an address.
Animals
A caller reported seeing a large white dog at the intersection of Cambridge and Oxford roads Dec. 14. The dog appeared to have a collar. Police drove to the area to look for the dog, but it was no longer there.
On Dec. 15, a caller reported hearing a dog barking and crying for approximately two hours in the vicinity of Webster Road. The caller said she was not bothered by the noise, but she was afraid the dog might be in distress and asked police to check the animal’s welfare. Police went to the area and did not hear any dogs barking or crying. When patrol rang the doorbell of the house where the suspected dog was located, no one answered, but police heard numerous dogs barking inside the house.
A caller reported a “loose and aggressive” Pit bull on Meadow Road Dec. 18. Police went to the scene and did not find any loose dogs. The caller said she was certain the dog had belonged to a neighbor. She asked police to give her phone number to the alleged owner of the dog.
Lost and found
A Boulevard woman reported losing her company cell phone somewhere inside her house Dec. 18.
A Spier Road resident, who did not speak English, used a translator to tell police he found a cell phone in Flushing, Queens, on Dec. 20. Police advised the resident to take the cell phone to the local police department in Flushing.
Firefighters
On Dec. 16, firefighters were dispatched to a Kent Road house because of de-icing wires burning on the roof. The homeowner had already extinguished the fire when firefighters arrived on scene. Firefighters noted the fire had also damaged a small area of the house’s siding and gutter. Firefighters disconnected the faulty wiring at the circuit panel and from an outside plug. They advised the resident to contact an electrician.
Water was leaking outside an Elm Road house Dec. 17. Firefighters shut the water supply at a valve and advised the homeowner to call a plumber.
Smoke from a curling iron in a Heathcote Road house caused a fire alarm to sound Dec. 17.
A Hamilton Road homeowner removed a charred space heater from his home after detecting burning inside the casing Dec. 18. Firefighters further extinguished the space heater, which was outside at that point. They advised the homeowner to discontinue use of the device.
On Dec. 19, an Autenreith Road house was showing elevated levels of carbon monoxide due to a car running inside a garage. Firefighters ventilated the garage and house and advised the resident to not run a car inside a closed or partially closed structure, such as a garage. While responding to this car, public safety personnel took Covid-19 precautions, due to the fact that the resident said her daughter was quarantining due to reported virus exposure.
On Dec. 19, cleaning agents used in Brite Avenue house were causing false-positive gas detection readings inside the house.
On Dec. 19, a boiler that was low on fuel at Heathcote School sounded a warning alarm. Firefighters examined the scene and requested that a custodian respond to perform proper maintenance and address the matter.
A Scarsdale High School custodian got stuck inside an elevator in the science wing of the building Dec. 19. Firefighters opened the doors to the elevator and released the custodian. The elevator was placed out of service.
Fireplace smoke activated a smoke alarm in a Greendale Road house Dec. 19. Firefighters checked the flue to make sure the fireplace was venting properly.
On Dec. 20, firefighters responded to Scarsdale Synagogue on Ogden Road because of a reported gas odor coming from a Con Edison excavation site. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.
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Police Arrest Suspect Identified in Popham Road Shoplifting Incident and a Car Fire on Foxhall Place
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Shoplifter arrested: Following an investigation into an alleged shoplifting incident on Dec. 14 from the Popham Road CVS, police arrested suspect Ileana Oceguera, 38, of Mount Vernon on Dec. 22, Oceguera is accused of concealing and removing $535 worth of cosmetics and $415 worth of Advil from the store. She was charged with petit larceny and issued an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court, returnable Jan. 13.
DWI
On Dec. 27, shortly after midnight, police observed a 2018 Honda Accord speed past a patrol car on Post Road. In addition to driving approximately 53 mph, the car was observed to be driving left of pavement markings. Police conducted a traffic stop, and when approaching the car, they noticed that the driver “appeared to be sleeping” at the wheel. Police tapped on the window to wake up the driver, and the driver then drove away for approximately half a mile before coming to a stop at Post and Mamaroneck roads. Police approached the car to speak with the driver – identified as Juan Matute, 37, of White Plains. According to the police report, Matute’s shirt was on backwards, and his clothing was covered with vomit. His breath smelled like alcohol, and his eyes were glassy and bloodshot. Matute was asked to submit to field sobriety tests. He was also asked to take an Alcosensor breath test, which he refused. He was arrested and taken to headquarters, where he refused to submit to a blood alcohol test three times. Police processed the arrest on the following charges: driving while intoxicated (first offense), unlawfully fleeing a police officer, reckless driving, driving left of pavement markings, speeding and refusal to take a breath test. Matute was released on his own recognizance and issued an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court on Jan. 13.
Public indecency
On Dec. 21, a Berwick Road woman reported that a male subject in a Jeep Wrangler stopped on the street in front of her house and was possibly masturbating. She called police, but the subject sped off before police arrived.
Stolen
On Dec. 21, a Walworth Avenue man reported that a package containing a watch appeared to have been delivered to his house and subsequently stolen that day. The value of the watch was not disclosed. The next day, on Dec. 22, the man called police to advise that the reported stolen package was actually delivered that day.
Car break-in
On Dec. 23, an Oak Way man reported that he parked his 2009 Toyota Corolla at Chase Road and Boniface Circle and, while driving home, he noticed his driver’s side rear quarter glass window was broken. Further investigation revealed that items had been stolen from his front passenger seat and the trunk. These items included a $27,000 Sonosite micro ultrasound machine, a $10,000 Transducer CB, an $800 biopsy clamp and a $150 Filson jacket. Police are investigating.
Identity theft
On Dec. 22 a Stratton Road man reported that a fraudulent unemployment claim had been filed in his name.
Stop work
On Dec. 23, work was being performed at a Spier Road house, in violation of Village code. All workers, except for one, immediately left the scene upon patrol’s arrival. Police told the one remaining worker to cease work until proper permits could be obtained. Communication with the homeowner is pending.
Firefighters
On Dec. 22, dust triggered false alarms in a Heathcote Road house and at Greenacres School.A car burst into flames on Foxhall Place around 3 pm Monday December 28th. The fire was extinguished without causing further damage. Photo Credit: Ray Cooper
On Dec. 26, floor-sanding dust triggered a false alarm in a Jefferson Road house.
On Dec. 22, firefighters stood by at the site of a Con Edison excavation site at Kent and Ogden roads due to a reported odor of natural gas. Once a Con Edison crew arrived and the scene was determined to be safe, firefighters left the scene.
On Dec. 24, a Ferncliff Road homeowner lit a fireplace fire but neglected to open the chimney flue. The house started to fill with smoke. Firefighters opened the flue and ventilated the house with a fan.
Firefighters advised Jefferson Road homeowners to air out their basement due to a “musty odor” Dec. 24.
An oven was not working properly and caused a carbon monoxide leak in a Fox Meadow Road house Dec. 24. Firefighters detected the leak and shut affected connections. They also ventilated the house while waiting for Con Edison.
Wires were arcing at Post Road and Wayside Lane Dec. 25. Firefighters stood by for safety until Con Edison arrived. The area was closed to traffic.
On Dec. 25, a tree fell at Ogden Road and Brite Avenue, knocking a primary wire to the ground. Police and firefighters barricaded the area around the fallen wire while waiting for Con Edison to arrive.
Con Edison was notified about tree limbs on Walworth Avenue and Carthage Road wires Dec. 25.
Low-hanging cable wires were detected on Hamilton Road Dec. 25.
A tree fell on a Fayette Road house during the Dec. 25 windstorm. The building department was notified for follow-up. Firefighters advised the homeowner to report the incident to his insurance company and to avoid the areas inside and outside of the house, adjacent to the fallen tree.
On Dec. 26, firefighters helped Post Road residents get inside their house after they were accidentally locked outside.
On Dec. 27, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway, involving a car “in the woods.” Two occupants of the car were taken to White Plains Hospital Center for injuries.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Dec. 21-27 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Phone Charger Overheats and Ignites Mattress in Palmer Ave. House Fire. Car Thieves Return
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An electrical fire broke out in a Palmer Avenue house around 4:25 p.m., Dec. 13. All residents had evacuated the house before police, firefighters and Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps arrived on scene. A resident reported he had used a fire extinguisher to put out a mattress fire in the basement before firefighters arrived. Firefighters noted evidence of an extension of the fire that had come from an electrical outlet. Smoke was present throughout the house, and Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps transported one resident to the hospital. Firefighters removed the burned mattress and box spring from the house and further extinguished it with a water can. Investigation showed that a cell phone charger had been plugged into the outlet next to the mattress, and the mattress had gotten pushed against the charger and outlet. The fire was determined to have been caused by overheating of the charger, with extension to the mattress and box spring.
DWI
On Dec. 12, police observed a 2018 Mazda CX5 driving without lights on Post Road around 9:20 p.m. The Mazda was also seen driving into a lane of oncoming traffic. Police initiated a traffic stop and noticed a scent of alcoholic beverage coming from the car as the driver – Jasmine Ramirez, 27, of the Bronx – rolled down her window. She showed other signs of intoxication, such as glassy eyes and slurred speech. She told police she had consumed “a few cocktails … a few minutes ago” at a White Plains restaurant. When asked to present her license and registration, Ramirez showed “poor coordination” and first presented police with a credit card, followed by parking tickets. Ramirez failed field sobriety tests, and an alcosensor test indicated the presence of alcohol on her breath. Ramirez was arrested and taken to headquarters, where a Datamaster test measured a blood alcohol level that was above the legal limit. Ramirez was charged with driving while intoxicated (first offense), aggravated DWI with a blood alcohol level of .18 or more with no priors, driving to the left of pavement markings and an equipment violation. Ramirez was released on her own recognizance and issued an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court for Dec. 30.
Stolen car
On Dec. 10, a Reimer Road resident reported her 2019 Audi Q5 was stolen from his driveway overnight.
Car break-ins
On Dec. 10, a Parkfield Road man reported his unlocked car had been broken into the previous night. Car doors had been left open, and a $2,000 empty Goyard handbag was stolen.
On Dec. 10, a Brite Avenue man reported his unlocked Ford Expedition had been broken into the previous night. Nothing was stolen. The car was just ”rummaged through.”
On Dec. 10, a Harvest Drive man reported his unlocked Jeep Cherokee had been broken into the previous night. Nothing was stolen. No signs of force were observed.
On Dec. 10, a Reimer Road man reported valuables, including a tennis bag and four tennis rackets, had been stolen from his unlocked Mercedes, parked in his driveway overnight. The doors were left open by the perpetrators, the man said.
Identity theft
On Dec. 7, a Fox Meadow Road woman reported someone used her Social Security number and name to apply for fraudulent Social Security benefits. She said her husband was also a recent victim of a similar identity theft incident.
On Dec. 12, a Crossway man reported someone used his Social Security number and name to attempt to apply for fraudulent Social Security benefits.
On Dec. 12, a Lee Road man also reported someone used his Social Security number and name to attempt to apply for fraudulent Social Security benefits.
Phishing
An Elm Road woman reported receiving suspicious text messages from unknown senders Dec. 13. The texts contain links for unwanted services and sometimes address the woman by her first name. Police advised the woman to block the senders’ numbers and to engage the texts by clicking the links.
Scam
On Dec. 12, a Post Road woman reported receiving an email from someone whom she believed was an acquaintance. The email contained a request for gift cards to be purchased and sent to the email’s sender. At that point, the woman thought the email might be a scam, and she reported it to police. The woman did not experience any financial loss.
Domestic matter
A Fox Meadow couple called police, stating that their 30-year-old daughter was outside their house, kicking the back door, attempting to get inside around 11:15 p.m., Dec. 9. The couple informed police that the daughter might be intoxicated and was in an agitated state. Once police arrived on scene, the couple further told police that the daughter would be allowed into the house once she calmed down. After the daughter took a short walk, she called her parents and advised that she was returning home and would go to sleep. No further police assistance was necessary.
Homeless
A homeless man was observed to be sleeping in a sheltered area on Harwood Court at 9:20 p.m., Dec. 12. The man told police he was making his way to New York City and stopped to nap because he was tired. Police told him he was not permitted to sleep there. Police asked if he needed medical attention or a shelter, and the man refused. Police directed the man to the train station so he could safely continue on his way to New York City.
Out late
At 1:18 a.m., Scarsdale police received a call from New Rochelle police, regarding a group of youth who were seen with backpacks on Weaver Street near Quaker Ridge School. Police thought the kids might have been attempting to commit larcenies. NRPD stopped the kids and interviewed them. It was determined they were New Rochelle residents, and they were dismissed from the area with no further incidents.
Left on the doorstep
The principal of Immaculate Heart of Mary School, on Boulevard, reported receiving an unwanted package by the school’s front door Dec. 8. Police arrived at the school and were directed to a small accordion style file folder that had been left there by an unknown party. Police observed that the folder was moving about in the wind, demonstrating that it was lightweight and possibly empty. Police removed the folder from the school steps to examine it away from school grounds. It was determined to be empty. Police informed school officials that the folder was not dangerous. School officials requested that the folder be thrown away.
Left in mailbox
A Rochambeau Road man reported that a $200 gift card was left inside his mailbox Dec. 9. It was addressed to a person who does not live at his address. The card had a number written on it, and when police put that number and the Rochambeau Road man’s street name together, a GPS system directed police to the address where the gift card was received, even though the street address of the Rochambeau Road man was different.
Flashing lights
On Dec. 12, a caller reported a house near the intersection of Brookby and Wheelock roads to have “flashing interior lights.” Police went to the scene and observed several houses outfitted with Christmas lights and decorations. Some of the lights were flashing. However, police did not see any houses with flashing interior lights.
Concerns
An Edgewood Road woman reported an exterior keypad and light were not functioning properly at her house Dec. 7. Police offered to check the devices, but the woman declined and said her son could check them. She did ask police, however, to conduct extra ridebys in case the keypad might have been tampered with.
Police conducted a walk through of a Murray Hill Road house after a burglar alarm sounded earlier in the day, on Dec. 10. Nothing was discovered missing, but one window screen seemed to be out of place.
After noticing an open garage door at a Carthage Road house Dec. 11, police checked with the homeowner to make sure everything was OK – and it was.
At 2:40 a.m., Dec. 13, a woman called police to report a man was staring at her while she was riding the train home. She asked police to meet her at the station because she was afraid to walk home alone. She later called back to say the man did not exit the train when she got off at the station.
A caller said she saw two women walking on a trail leading from the area of Weaver Street and Haverford Road to Mamaroneck Road, with a man possibly following them, Dec. 13. She reported it so police could check on it. Police canvassed the area and did not see any people walking on a trail.
Cars and roadways
Police notified the Department of Transportation about a large pothole at Weaver Street and Crossway Dec. 7. While waiting for repair, police erected traffic cones around the pothole to alert motorists.
On Dec. 7, a car was involved in an accident with a Bee Line bus on Post Road. The driver and the offending car left the scene.
On Dec. 10, a Liberty Lines bus driver reported a truck rear-ended his bus while the bus was turning left from Post Road onto Boulevard. The bus driver did not stop after the impact because he did not realize the car had struck him, although he heard a noise. The truck could not be identified, as per the driver’s recollection.
The highway department reported a truck struck one of its vehicles at School Lane and Brown Road Dec. 10.
Construction vehicles parked on Park Road were disrupting traffic Dec. 10. Police asked the drivers to move their vehicles.
Police cleared a traffic condition on Mamaroneck Road Dec. 11.
On Dec. 13, a caller reported finding a stop sign from the intersection of Garden and Oxford roads lying on the ground. Police placed the stop sign back in the ground and left a note for the highway department to make sure it was properly anchored in place.
Animals
Police received a report of roosters crowing and making noise on Brewster Road shortly before noon, Dec. 7. Police went to the scene, exited the patrol car and listened. All was quiet and no noise violations were detected.
On Dec. 7, a caller reported seeing a loose dog, possibly a pit bull, running around on Drake and Obry roads. A police canvas of the area yielded negative results.
At 9 a.m., Dec. 12, Brewster Road resident reported hearing noisy roosters. Patrol went to the scene and did not hear any roosters crowing.
Village code
On Dec. 11, a Dobbs Terrace woman reported hearing kids screaming in the street after midnight. Police canvassed the area and did not hear or find any noisy youths.
A caller reported an early morning delivery on Palmer Avenue at 5:41 a.m., Dec. 11. On scene, patrol found a delivery driver waiting in his truck on the street. The driver said he had arrived early and would wait until 6:30 before making his delivery.
After neighbors complained of noise from loud voice and music around 11 p.m., Dec. 11, police advised Lawrence Road residents to move their small gathering inside. They said they would.
Found
A bag belonging to a Massachusetts woman was found on the ground near Crossway field parking lot Dec. 7. Police attempted to find contact information for the owner in order to return the contents of the bag to her. Police called Massachusetts police, who said they would go to the woman’s address and instruct her to contact Scarsdale police.
Firefighters
On Dec. 8, firefighters assisted Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps help free an elderly Village resident who got stuck on the floor beneath a bed. Firefighters also helped SVAC place the woman in an ambulance for further care.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway Dec. 10.
On Dec. 11, firefighters assisted with a car accident on the Bronx River Parkway, involving a car that hit the median guardrail and a patient that was reported to be “in and out of consciousness.” Firefighters removed the battery cables and cleaned up spilled antifreeze. They blocked traffic so the accident could be safely addressed and the patient could be transported to the hospital by SVAC.
A fireplace flue was not operating properly in an Overlook Road house, and smoke was getting into the house Dec. 11. Firefighters determined a fire was contained within the fireplace and had not spread into adjoining walls. Firefighters extinguished the fire, cleaned up the wood embers and used water to fully extinguish them outside. Firefighters advised the homeowner to refrain from using the fireplace again until a chimney professional could examine it.
On Dec. 12, a defective boiler released elevated levels of carbon monoxide into an Obry Road house. Firefighters ventilated the house and stood by for Con Edison. Con Edison red-tagged the boiler.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Dec. 7-13 has been compiled from official information.
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