Firefighters Prevent Car Fire from Spreading to Sycamore Road House and Photos from Memorial Day in Hartsdale
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A motorcade of veterans, two vehicles from each fire department and a motorcycle escort from the Greenburgh Police Department made stops around town to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our country. Photo by Alan Zale/Hartsdale Fire DepartmentOn May 22, firefighters extinguished a car fire inside an attached garage on Sycamore Road. Firefighters made sure all three residents of the house had evacuated, and Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps checked them on scene. No injuries were reported. Firefighters used a pre-connected hose line to extinguish the fire, which had ignited in a 2001 Buick LaSabre that “had not been used for some time before it was turned on and started to smoke,” according to the owner. It was reported that smoke had filled the garage and part of the interior of the house. In overhauling the area after the fire was out, firefighters pulled down part of the garage ceiling to check for fire extension. They also checked the house to ensure safety. The house was ventilated using fans, and it was checked for possible CO accumulation before the occupants were allowed to re-enter. The majority of the smoke and fire damage was contained to the car and the garage. The residents contacted a tow to remove the damaged car. Mutual aid, on the scene, was provided by Hartsdale, Greenville and Fairview Fire Departments. White Plains and New Rochelle Fire Departments relocated to SFD HQ to provide coverage there. Scarsdale Volunteer Firefighters assisted on scene. According to an official report, it appeared a fire in the engine had gotten hot enough to melt a hole in the hood. Singe marks were also observed on the front fenders and hood. There were no signs of criminality and the fire was apparently caused by an electrical fault with the vehicle.
Arrested
In response to police investigation of a previous incident, Laurence Haynes, 25, of Glassboro, NJ, presented himself at headquarters on May 21 to answer the charge of fourth-degree grand larceny. The charge was issued because police determined Haynes used a fraudulent credit card to purchase a $1,192.17 Gibson SG guitar from a Village retailer. Haynes was released on his own recognizance and ordered to appear at Scarsdale Village Justice Court on June 24.
Stolen mailbox, cash
On May 18, a Garth Road business owner reported her mailbox had been stolen on May 16 after a customer left a cash payment of $640 in it for a layaway item. The owner discovered the theft when she went to pick up the payment envelope on May 17. Further discussion with the local U.S. Postal carrier uncovered that the mailbox had been missing since May 16. The mailbox had been affixed to the front door of the business.
Erratic behavior
A Bank of America employee, from the Christie Place branch, called police to report a female customer was displaying erratic behavior inside the bank. According to bank staff the woman was upset because her banking app was not working on her phone. Bank employees told her to call customer service to troubleshoot the problem. At that point, the woman allegedly became irate and shook the Plexiglas barrier at the counter. The woman was sitting calmly in a chair when police arrived. Police stood by while the bank manager helped her withdraw money from her account. No damage was caused.
Car break-ins
On May 18, a Continental Road resident reported $25 worth of CDs and $20 in loose coins were stolen from his parked, unlocked car overnight.
On May 19, a Black Hawk Road woman reported that someone broke into her son’s girlfriend’s car that had been parked in her driveway since May 17. The perpetrator stole $200 cash, gift cards and a red wallet. The car was said to have possibly been left unlocked.
On May 19, a Colonial Drive resident reported an unlocked, parked car in his driveway was entered the previous night, and a wallet, $300 cash, numerous credit cards and personal papers were stolen.
On May 19, a Dickel Road man reported his nanny’s unlocked car had been entered the previous night, and a small sum of cash was stolen.
On May 21, a Colonial Road woman reported someone stole loose change, a cell phone charger and a key fob from her unlocked, parked car.
In May 24, a Walworth Avenue man reported an individual came onto his property and attempted to enter a parked car at approximately 4:20 a.m. earlier that morning. It was captured on video. Police are following up.
On May 24, an Edgewood Road resident reported someone entered and tossed three unlocked parked cars in his driveway overnight. The resident said nothing of value was stolen.
Shoplifting
A white woman wearing a hood and facemask shoplifted shaving equipment from the Popham Road CVS May 18. The incident was captured on video, and police are investigating. The woman was described as wearing black pants, a black jacket and a gray T-shirt. She was carrying a red and white tote bag.
Identity theft
On May 18, a Post Road resident reported one fraudulent PayPal transaction on his credit card account. The transaction has been disputed.
On May 19, a Penn Road resident reported someone filed fraudulent unemployment claim benefits in her name. She learned about it after her employer’s HR person informed her that the NYS Dept. of Labor had contacted the HR person about the claim. One payment of $1,0008 had already been made against the fraudulent claim. The NYS DOL is investigating the matter.
Hypodermic needles
Hypodermic needles were found in a Sprague Road driveway and on the roadway of Boulevard and Clarence and Johnson roads during the morning of May 23. Police collected the needles and took them to Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps for proper disposal.
Harassment
On May 20, a young woman reported being verbally harassed by an older man while sitting on a bench at Davis Park, on Edgewood Road.
A Village woman reported receiving unwanted text messages from an unknown man claiming to be a “secret admirer” May 21. The woman blocked the man’s number.
Bicycle, ATV
Around 5 p.m., May 21, a Canterbury Road woman reported someone stole a green Schwinn bicycle from outside her house within the last 20 minutes. While canvassing the neighborhood, police saw a child riding a green bicycle across the street. The child took the bicycle because it was old and laying near the curb, causing confusion that the bike had been left outside for the taking. The child apologized and returned the bicycle.
A caller reported a girl was riding an ATV on Sherbrooke Road without the use of a helmet May 21. Police found the ATV parked in a nearby driveway but were not able to locate the rider. Police received a similar call on May 23. Police went to the scene and spoke with the girl. She was informed that it was illegal to ride an ATV on public roadways. She said she would only ride the ATV on her private property.
Pandemic restrictions
Police shut down non-essential construction work being done on Dolma Road without a permit May 19. All workers left the scene, and the job was halted.
A gathering of people at a Walworth Avenue house dispersed when patrol arrived May 19.
Police dispersed a group of kids playing basketball at a Boulevard court May 19, May 20 and May 22.
On May 21, police reminded people maintain social distancing and follow mask guidelines while they were waiting to pick up food from a Garth Road restaurant.
On May 24, police reminded people in a Secor Road parking lot to maintain social distancing.
Civil matter
An Edgewood Road woman reported her property was inside an Uber driver’s car that was involved in a collision and being towed somewhere May 23. She said she needed help retrieving her property. Police called the driver who confirmed that the woman’s property was inside the car. The driver provided all information about where the car was being towed and the process for retrieving the property.
Scooter accident
On May 19, a 42-year-old local man on a scooter allegedly disregarded a stop sign on Rodney Road and entered the intersection with Southwoods Lane at 11 a.m. This caused a collision with an oncoming car, driven by a 66-year-old Village man. The scooter driver left the scene before police arrived and did not report any injuries.
Cars and roadways
On May 18, Con Edison subcontractors were working to stabilize a leaning utility pole on Heathcote Road.
Car keys were run over on Wayside Lane, rendering them dysfunctional, May 18.
Police helped the car owner get in touch with a service dealer to get a replacement key made. In the meantime, the car was secured in a parking lot in the Village.
Con Edison was informed about low-hanging wires above Rectory Lane May 18.
Police set up flares around a disabled car on Post Road, while the driver was awaiting a tow, May 18.
Police safely escorted a pedestrian off the Weaver Street roadway May 21.
Police stood by a disabled car on Secor Road to direct traffic while the driver waited for a tow May 21.
Police notified the water department that a Ridgecrest West resident requested help with turning off a leaky valve May 22.
Four car accidents were reported in the Village during the reporting period.
Village code, noise
A caller reported a man walking up to houses on Taunton Road and leaving business cards May 20.
In May 22, police asked a Nelson Road resident to lower the volume of music after neighbors complained of noise.
A yelling man sitting on a bench outside of a Spencer Place business told police he was passing through the Village on foot, while on his way to a destination in White Plains May 23. He stopped yelling, continued on his way without incident.
Animals, birds
On May 18, police assisted a Haverford Avenue woman with a badly injured bird that later died on her property.
A caller reported that a man and woman were walking a “white-faced Collie” in the area of Wakefield and Carthage roads, when the man reportedly picked up his dog’s excrement and discarded it in a sewer drain May 18. Police went to the area to speak with the couple, but they were gone.
On May 19, a Cornell Street resident reported a black sedan, possibly an Audi, struck her small French bulldog after the unleashed dog ran into the street. The driver reportedly stopped, exited his car and offered to help and left without providing his information. He was described as a white man in his 50s with gray hair. The dog was taken to an animal hospital. The owner did not yet know the extent of the animal’s injuries.
Lost and found
A passerby found a brown wallet near Garth Road and gave it to police, who were able to return it to its owner May 18.
A caller reported losing a purse near the area of Weaver Street and the Hutchinson River Parkway May 21.
On May 24, a Gatehouse Road resident reported losing one license plate in the Village.
Firefighters
On May 18, elevated carbon monoxide levels were reported in a Church Lane house, caused by contractors who had used a gas-powered saw in the basement. Firefighters ventilated the space
On May 19, firefighters extinguished a brush fire at a private house on Heathcote Road. They advised the resident that it was unlawful to have an “open burn” in the
Village.
On May 20, firefighters assisted Hartsdale firefighters with a structure fire on Edgewood Road. After arrival, they were assigned to interior operations to assist with opening up walls and ceilings and to search for hidden fire on the first floor in the rear of the structure. They stayed on scene until the fire was out, and they helped clean up and pack the hose.
On May 23, smoke was coming from wooden floorboards in a Rochambeau Road house. There, firefighters found a plumber soldering a copper pipe on the exterior of the house. Firefighters opened up inspection holes in the bay walls on the first and second floors and detected light smoke and heat. Firefighters used an extinguisher to put out small pockets of fire in individual bays.
On May 23, firefighters assisted at a rollover accident, with injuries, on the Hutchinson River Parkway. One patient was transported to Westchester County Medical Center.
This report covering police and fire department activity from May 18-24 has been compiled from official information.
Memorial Day Celebration in Hartsdale
Photo by Alan Zale/Hartsdale Fire Department
The Hartsdale Fire Department’s Tower Ladder 15 and Car 2171 led emergency response vehicles from the three fire districts, Hartsdale, Fairview and Greenville, around the Town of Greenburgh on Memorial Day, Monday 25, 2020 to pay tribute to those in the military who gave their lives protecting our freedom. Traditional Memorial Day celebrations and parades could not be held with the need for social distancing as a result of the Covid-19 virus so an alternate plan was devised.
Starting at DeSanti Plaza by the Hartsdale train station, a small motorcade of veterans, two vehicles from each fire department and a motorcycle escort from the Greenburgh Police Department made stops around town to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our country. Members of the Hartsdale Fire Department place a wreath at the Veterans Memorial in DeSanti Park followed by a veteran playing Taps. They then proceed to the 911 Memorial on Central Avenue where Taps were again played. Members of local Girl and Boy Scout troops participated in the brief ceremony. Next was Greenburgh Police Headquarters on Tarrytown Road where a wreath was place and Taps were again played. The final stop was Fairview Fire Department Headquarter where two floral crosses were placed next to the flag pole and the ceremony concluded with Taps.
Photos by Alan Zale/Hartsdale Fire Department
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Teen Injured by Falling Branch, Hypodermic Needles Found, BMW Stolen and Residents Weary of Social Distancing Orders
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Hypodermic needles: Two hypodermic needles were found on Bradley Road and Nelson Road May 17. Police collected them and took them to Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps for proper disposal.
On May 17, a Johnson Road resident reported two more hypodermic needles in her driveway. Police collected them and took them to Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps for proper disposal.
On May 17, a pedestrian out for a walk found another two hypodermic needles on the ground of Nelson Road. Police collected them and took them to Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps for proper disposal.
Callers reported finding at least four hypodermic needles dispersed throughout the area of Boulevard, Clarence Road and Sprague Road on May 17. Police collected the needles and took them to Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps for proper disposal.
According to police, all hypodermic needles – more than a dozen – were capped when found. Due to the proximity of found needles near Edgewood School grounds, including the playground, police are increasing patrols of this area. Detectives are actively investigating the matter and caution the public to refrain from touching discarded needles. If anyone finds a hypodermic needle, police should be called in order to handle and properly dispose of the needle.
Stolen car
Overnight May 17 into 18, an unlocked 2016 BMW X5 was stolen from a Carthage Road driveway. It was valued at $30,000.
Car break-in
On May 17, an Axtell Drive resident reported his unlocked, parked car had been entered overnight, and approximately $6 in quarters was stolen.
Shoplifting
On May 16, the manager of the Popham Road CVS reported that a man entered the store and stole at least 13 male hygiene products, totaling approximately $127. Video surveillance footage shows the man placing the items in a black bag and leaving the store without paying for the merchandise. Store security alarms activated, but the man did not stop as he was leaving.
ID theft
On May 15, a Richelieu Road man reported someone cashed a fraudulent check for $8,000 against his Citibank account.
Dispute
A boyfriend and girlfriend were having a verbal argument in a white Honda Civic with tinted windows on Palmer Avenue May 12. A concerned caller notified police. Police spoke with both parties, who had calmed down and said they would address the initial problem at a later time.
Loitering
A man was sitting in a green common area of a Popham Road building May 16. He told police he was a Village resident and was just resting. Police advised him the area was for building residents only, and the man left.
Flashlights
Police investigated a report of people walking with flashlights behind Westchester Reform Temple at 7 p.m., May 12, and encountered a Mamaroneck Road family who said they were out looking for their cat that had gotten loose and run away. Police advised other patrol units and broadcast a radio description of the lost cat, in case any other patrol units came across the animal while out on the road.
A man using a flashlight in a rear yard on Franklin Road was a homeowner cleaning his outdoor grill in the dark, at 9 p.m., May 15.
A Hamilton Road man reported seeing a man with a flashlight in a neighbor’s backyard, near the neighbor’s back door, around 2 a.m., May 16. The man did not call police at the time because he did not know if the man with the flashlight lived at the house – or was a possible trespasser. Police are following up. There were no signs of forced entry or criminal activity at either house or near either homeowner’s cars.
Bone
A Cambridge Road resident reported an “unusual bone” in a garden bed May 14. Police examined the bone and advised that it appeared to be “an old dog bone.” The resident said he would dispose of it.
Mail
Police examined a pile of mail, dating back two months, in front of a Greenacres house May 16. There was no sign of forced entry or suspicious activity at the house.
Executive order pandemic restrictions
Police reminded people on Roosevelt Place to maintain social distancing May 12. The people had facemasks in their pockets and put them on after police spoke with them.
Workers removing trees on Post Road stated the work was essential because they were removing hazardous trees that had previously fallen and performing maintenance landscaping duties May 13. Police referred the incident to the building department for follow-up.
On May 13, police dispersed multiple people from the Scarsdale High School track and reminded them that school grounds were closed.
Using a patrol car’s public address system, police advised a group of people hanging out on Wilmot Road that they needed to maintain social distancing and wear masks if social distancing could be compromised. The people put on masks and separated from each other before police left the scene.
On May 15, police advised painters on Boulevard about NYS pandemic guidelines.
Workers were observed performing non-essential work on a fence outside a Circle Road house May 15. The job foreman claimed he had a work permit from the Village; however, follow-up with the building department showed that the permit only covered essential work – not the kind of work being performed on the fence. Police dispersed the workers from the scene and shut down the job.
A family was playing at Aspen Park May 16. Police dispersed them from the park and informed them it was closed.
On May 16, police dispersed approximately 25 people from the Scarsdale High School track and informed them that school grounds were closed. Later that day, they dispersed approximately 50 people from the track.
A Huntington Avenue resident reported that a neighbor might be having a gathering with an absence of social distancing May 17. Police investigated the complaint, and discovered four adults sitting outside in the neighbor’s back yard. They were observing more than six feet of distance between each other. The neighbor said it was not a gathering. Instead, friends who had been out walking their dog stopped by to say hello.
Welfare check
A friend asked police to check on an Olmsted Road woman who stated she was not feeling well May 12. Police performed a welfare check. The woman reported she had been congested but was now feeling better.
Police checked on a homeless man who appeared to making a campsite in the woods near Fox Meadow School May 14. The man said he was just stopping there to rest while on his way to the train station. He said he did not intend to stay there, and he continued on his way.
Cars and roadways
On May 11, police taped up a low-hanging wire on Black Birch Lane and notified Verizon.
On May 12, police secured a low-hanging wire on Nelson Road and notified Verizon.
On May 13, police notified the highway department about a dead opossum on Gaylor Road, for purposes of removal.
Police removed a broken crosswalk sign from the intersection of Fenimore and Brewster roads May 13. They notified the highway department for replacement.
On May 13, police removed a fallen cable wire from Spier Road and notified Optimum.
On May 15, Con Edison was notified about a branch hanging on a primary wire at Barry and Tunstall roads. The road was closed while Con Edison safely removed the branch.
The driver of a car idling on Brown Road around 3 a.m., May 17, said he was dropping off a friend. Police confirmed the story.
Police helped a pedestrian cross Weaver Street May 17.
One car accident was reported in the Village during the reporting period.
Civil matter
A Post Road man said he was having some problems with a tenant over shared spaces inside the house May 16. Police advised the man it was a civil matter.
Dogs
An Obry Drive man found a small, gray and white, “friendly” dog on his property May 12. The dog did not have any tags. The man said he posted a notice about the dog on the “Scarsdale Buzz” Facebook page and would retain possession of the dog in the hope that the owner would pick it up. Police advised the man to call them again or contact New Rochelle Humane Society if the owner fails to get in touch.
On May 15, a Corell Road man reported his dog was attacked by another dog. As his family and the dog were going for a neighborhood walk. Specifically, the man said a brown Poodle-mix dog left its property, where its owner was standing, to come out to the street. There, the Poodle-mix made contact with the man’s Golden Retriever. No bites or physical injuries were reported. Police spoke with the owner of the offending dog. The owner confirmed the story, as described, and said her dog was “friendly but hyperactive” and approached the Golden Retriever “to say hello.” Police issued a verbal warning to the dog owner, regarding Village ordinances against loose dogs.
Noise
Police advised a Cushman Road family that neighbors complained of noise after 11 p.m., May 15. The family said they would reduce the noise and go indoors.
On May 16, police instructed a Kensington Road resident to lower the volume of music at home after neighbors complained about noise.
Lost
A woman came to headquarters to report the loss of her work ID somewhere in the Village between May 12 and May 15.
Firefighters
On May 12, firefighters found a gas odor in a Christie Place residential building. Con Edison traced the source of the odor to Chat restaurant, where multiple gas leaks were found in the kitchen. Con Edison red-tagged affected appliances and shut service to them.
On May 14, a 15-year-old boy was struck by a falling tree limb in the rear wooded area of a Rock Creek Lane property. The boy was described as conscious and breathing, showing signs of leg trauma involving multiple injuries. Firefighters assisted Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps members lift the boy out of a sloping area the woods, with a backboard and basket stretcher, where the injury occurred. He was transported to Westchester Medical Center for treatment.
On May 16, firefighters found elevated levels of carbon monoxide in a Catherine Road house. Firefighters ventilated the house and stood by for Con Edison. The problem was traced to an A/C unit pulling air into a boiler room as the A/C was running. The homeowner was advised to stop using the appliance until it could be serviced.
On May 17, firefighters and Con Edison responded to a report of a gas odor inside Chat restaurant. It was discovered that a kitchen appliance gas valve was not in a completely closed position. The slight opening in the valve only powered some pilot lights, while others went out. This caused an accumulated of unburned gas to collect inside the restaurant. Con Ed workers shut the gas valve to all appliances completely. Firefighters ventilated to ensure safety.
On May 17, a dryer in a Willow Lane house was emitting a burning odor, according
to the homeowner. Firefighters ran the dryer and did not detect an odor. They advised the homeowner to call them again if the odor returned.
This report covering police and fire department activity from May 11-17 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Car Break-ins and Car Thefts Continue
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Car theft: At 6 p.m., May 1, a Meadow Road resident reported her $40,000 dark blue BMW X3 was stolen from her driveway within the last thirty minutes while she was out taking a walk. The car was eventually recovered.
Car break-ins
On April 27, an Axtell Road resident reported that her car had been broken into the previous night. Two credit cards, $100 cash and a driver’s license were stolen.
On April 27, a Church Lane South resident reported two cars had been entered the previous night and loose change was stolen. The cars were parked in her driveway, and the doors were possibly unlocked.
On May 1, a Nelson Road resident reported suspicious behavior was detected by his home surveillance cameras around 4:25 a.m. According to the police report, one of the video clips showed two individuals walking and running on Nelson Road around that time. Another clip showed one of the individuals attempt to open the door of a parked car.
On May 1, an Ardmore Road resident reported her car was broken into the previous night and loose change was stolen.
On May 2, a Harvest Drive man reported that his parked car had been entered the sometime in the recent past. Nothing was reported missing.
Shoplifting
On April 29, a Dunkin’ Donuts storeowner, on Depot Place, reported a woman who had been in the store took a bag of coffee without paying for it. After speaking with patrol, the person who took the coffee returned it. It cost $10.49. The store manager said the woman was no longer welcome inside the store.
Fake check
A Rodney Road woman said she was selling French doors on eBay and received a check that did not clear April 27. She retained possession of the doors and has not incurred any financial loss.
Doors
A Bell Road woman reported someone rang her doorbell twice at 4:40 a.m., May 1.
On May 3, a door to an East Parkway business was unlocked with no one inside. Police contacted store management and secured the door.
On May 3, police checked a Franklin Road house after a neighbor reported that the front door was left open. After investigating, it was determined that the door was accidentally left open, and police closed and secured it.
Don’t open that door
On April 30, a Haverford Avenue woman reported she was riding in a car with her son on Weaver Street and a female pedestrian attempted to open the rear door of their car. The pedestrian was described as a black woman wearing ripped jeans with her hair in bun with a silver decoration. The woman’s son, who was driving the car, became startled and drove away.
Dead on arrival
On April 29, a 67-year-old Coralyn Road woman died at home.
On April 29, a 91-year-old Popham Road woman died at home.
Cars and roadways
A car idling in the parking lot of Quaker Ridge School was there so they driver could make a phone call April 30.
Police removed a bag of garbage that had blown onto Griffen Avenue April 30.
Police pulled of an erratic driver on Mamaroneck Road May 1. The driver said he was responding to a family emergency. Police admonished him and released him with a warning.
Workers on Sharon Lane closed a lane of traffic in the roadway to make repairs to the curb cut May 2. Police told workers they needed a permit to close a lane of traffic. Workers said they could finish the work without closing a traffic lane, and they removed cones from blocking the roadway.
On May 3, police helped a pedestrian cross Weaver Street.
Two car accidents were reported in the Village during the reporting period.
Thanking our heroes: Photo credit Jeanette Warner
Suspicious activity
On May 2, a Harvest Drive resident reported a suspicious car was parked in front of his house around 5 p.m. Two individuals exited the car and were allegedly on the resident’s property for a few minutes before they got back in the car and headed toward Mamaroneck Road. Later, the resident called police and said the two individuals worked for his builder and nothing was suspicious about their presence on his property.
A man lying on a Palmer Avenue field and covered in mud said he was out exercising and everything was in good order May 2.
Help
Police helped a Kingston Road woman contact New York City Police in order to obtain help for her mother who lived in NYPD’s jurisdiction April 27.
Police provided backup for Eastchester police at a traffic stop on Scarsdale Avenue April 29.
On April 30, a Scarsdale woman told police a friend who lived in Queens said she was going to harm herself by overdoing on allergy medication. Police contacted police in the appropriate jurisdiction in Queens for follow-up.
Social distancing
On April 28, police advised kids playing basketball on a Wayside Lane court, kids gathering on Crossway Field and people walking on the high school track that all Village parks, playgrounds, fields, courts and school grounds were closed. All individuals dispersed without incident.
On May 2, police dispersed approximately 20 people from the Scarsdale High School track.
On May 2, police dispersed a gathering of people from Edgewood School grounds.
A family was playing soccer in Aspen Park against NY State social distancing orders May 3. Police dispersed the family from the park.
Construction
On April 29, police told workers at a Vernon Road job site that they needed to stop work immediately due to violations of NYS orders and warnings from the Village engineer’s department.
Village code
Two people were fishing at the pond behind Scarsdale Public Library at Olmsted and Brewster roads May 1. Police admonished them and told them that fishing in the pond was prohibited, as per village code.
A neighbor complained about a generator running on Griffen Avenue May 2. Police investigated the complaint and found the generator was not in violation of any codes at the moment it was observed by police.
Police dispersed approximately 15 people from Fox Meadow School grounds May 2.
After a neighbor complained of noise, police asked a Heathcote Road resident to lower the volume of music playing in his house May 2.
Dogs
On May 3, police and New Rochelle Humane Society worked assisted in collecting a loose dog on Dickel Road and reuniting it with its owner.
Lost and found
Greenburgh police advised Scarsdale police that they found a wallet belonging to a Chateaux Circle resident in their jurisdiction May 1. Scarsdale police advised the owner, and the owner said she would pick up the wallet from Greenburgh police.
Firefighters
On April 27, police assisted with a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
On April 27, water was collecting on Post Road. Firefighters went to the scene and realized a hot water valve beneath a kitchen sink had broken off. They isolated the valve and turned off its water supply. They advised the homeowner to contact a plumber.
Firefighters used a window to assist emergency medical workers in gaining entry to a Coralyn Road house April 28.
On April 29, an indoor gas odor was reported in a Christie Place building. During investigation, low levels of carbon monoxide were detected in an apartment. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.
On May 1, firefighters assisted at a two-car car accident, with airbag deployment, at Griffen Avenue and Weaver Street.
On May 3, firefighters assisted at a two-car accident, with a rollover, on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
This report covering police and fire department activity from April 27 – May 3 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Stolen Rental Car Recovered, Wayside Lane Restroom Damaged by Criminal Mischief, Family Drama
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Stolen car: On May 5, a Johnson Road resident reported that his rental car – a 2020 Nissan – driver’s license and iPhone were stolen from outside his house on the previous Friday night. The car was later recovered.
Criminal mischief
On May 7, police discovered that someone damaged the bathroom door at the Wayside Lane tennis court comfort station. According to the police report, someone forced open the door to the women’s restroom by damaging both the door frame and jam area. Additionally the toilet lid was smashed, and pieces of it were littered throughout the restroom. Damages are estimated at $1,000.
Domestic matters
An Edgewood man asked for assistance to intervene in a dispute he was having with his wife May 5. In the course of the dispute, the wife, who was intoxicated, attempted to take the car keys to drive to another location. Police spoke with the wife and the husband and helped them come to a mutual resolution.
A Fox Meadow father reported his son was banging on the door, trying to get inside the house at 1:19 a.m., May 8. According to the father, the son was not welcome inside the house. Police advised the son of his father’s wishes and assisted the son in calling a taxi to go to a hotel in White Plains for a few days.
Death
An 86-year-old Boulevard man died at home May 6.
Intoxication
A man called police alleging that a Scarsdale Avenue store would not serve him and he did not know why May 6. Police spoke with the storeowner who said he was not serving the man because he was intoxicated and not wearing face covering. He said he has had problems with the man in the past, especially when the man was intoxicated and acted in a disorderly manner. Police explained the reasons for not being served to the man, and he said he understood.
Hypodermic needles
A Johnson Road resident found a hypodermic needle at the curb in front of her house May 4. Police collected it and took it to Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps where it would be discarded properly.
On May 5, police collected two hypodermic needles from Bradley Road and took them to Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps where they would be discarded properly.
Inappropriate pictures
A Brite Avenue man reported receiving numerous unwanted inappropriate pictures via text message on his cell phone May 7. He attempted to block the sender’s number, but his phone carrier required a police report in order to the process the block request. Police created a report about the incident and gave it to the man.
Safety
A caller reported there was an unsafe condition concerning a teacher appreciation car parade at Quaker Ridge School May 4. Police arrived on scene and observed families driving by the school with family members hanging out the windows of cars and holding signs. The event was close to concluding, and police advised the organizer to make sure vehicle occupants were engaged in safe practices.
A caller reported a kid sitting in the grass on Olmsted Road, with a T-shift pulled up over him as if he were cold, May 5. Police spoke with the boy and his parents, who were aware of the boy’s location. Everything was determined to be in good order.
Pandemic restrictions
Police dispersed workers from a Greenacres Avenue house May 4.
Three women gathered near the water tower to “admire the weather” May 4. Police dispersed them and cautioned them not to gather.
On May 5, police dispersed about 20 people from a Scarsdale High School field where they had gathered to play soccer.
On May 6, police accompanied staff from the building department to a Greenacres Avenue job site to advise workers that only one worker could be present at the job site at a time. The workers were advised to inform their boss to avoid more ongoing problems and stop work orders.
Police dispersed kids from gathering and playing basketball at the courts at Greenacres School May 7.
Police reported observations about people congregating on school grounds and engaging in physical activity to school district administration May 10.
Cars and roadways
On May 4, police pushed a dislodged manhole cover back into its proper place on Edgewood Road.
On May 4, police notified the highway department about a dangling tree limb above Brown Road.
Police contacted an electrical contractor to repair a flashing traffic light on Mamaroneck Road May 7.
A Copper Beech Lane man reported a large animal on the street May 7. Police advised him to consult with a trapper.
A driver reported a road rage altercation with four men in another car, whom the driver encountered near the intersection of Brewster and Olmsted roads May 8.
A Village tree fell on Brown Road and pulled down an electrical wife May 9. Police stood by for Con Edison and the highway department.
A construction fence blew from a Mamaroneck Road job site into the roadway due to high winds May 9. Police put the fence back on the job site property and notified the foreman of the construction team. He said he would send over a crew to secure the fence.
A USPS vehicle struck a fire hydrant on Church Lane May 10. The driver said he got distracted because he spilled a bottle of water on himself when driving. Police contacted the water department for follow-up and repair. It was the only officially reported accident in the Village this week.
Civil matter
A Parke Road man reported that his ex-wife, in a divorce settlement, had been ordered to return U.S. currency from the 1800s worth more than $250,000. Although his ex-wife allegedly admitted to having possession of the currency in an email, the man said she was refusing to return it to him. Police advise the man that his complaint was a civil matter, and they advised the man to consult with his attorney and address the matter in Family Court.
Animals
Police advised a person with a dog off leash on a Mamaroneck Road field that the dog must be leashed as per Village code May 6.
A Cooper Beech Lane man reported his neighbor’s cat keeps coming on his property and his deck against his wishes May 10. Police spoke with the cat owner who said he was aware of the problem and was taking steps to attempt to keep the cat in his own yard. One attempt was buying a leash to leash the cat when it goes outdoors. Police reported this information back to the man who complained. They encouraged the man to contact them again rather than arguing with the neighbor.
Firefighters
On May 4, Con Edison red-tagged a gas oven that was not firing properly in an Eastwoods Lane house May 4. The homeowner was advised to call for appliance repair.
On May 7, firefighters assisted Fairview Fire District while their members were addressing an oven fire in their jurisdiction.
On May 9, firefighters and building staff ventilated a Popham Road building of elevated levels of carbon monoxide. The carbon monoxide was traced to workers using a gas-powered power washer to clean a basement garage in an adjacent building.
Firefighters assisted with a car accident on Church Lane May 10. A fire hydrant had been impacted; so firefighters stood by for water department personnel.
This report covering police and fire department activity from May 4-10 has been compiled from official information.
Police Report: Three Cars Stolen: Police Urge Residents to Take Steps to Prevent Crimes
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Stolen cars: A Reimer Road resident reported his 2010 black Mercedes Benz S-50, valued at $50,000, had been stolen from his driveway April 25. The car had been left unlocked, with the keys inside.
Another Reimer Road resident reported her 2018 gray BMW sedan, valued at $90,000, had been stolen from her driveway April 25. It is not known if the car was also unlocked with its keys inside.
On April 26, a Hampton Road woman reported her 2017 Mercedes Benz had been stolen from her driveway overnight. It was valued at $34,500. According to police, New York City Police later discovered the car and arrested two suspects. The suspects were charged with criminal possession of stolen property. Scarsdale’s investigation into all details related to this matter remains active and ongoing.
Because of increased car thefts and car break-ins in Scarsdale and other area jurisdictions, police issued the following crime prevention tips to help residents keep their belongings safe. Police advise residents to use motion sensing exterior lights and to keep the exterior house perimeter and driveway well lit, as even the smallest light may be a deterrent to offenders, Another tip is to consider investing in a camera surveillance system and use signs or stickers to make it clear that your home, driveway and property is protected by video surveillance. Police urge residents to always lock their cars while parked on the street or in driveways and to never leave the key fob or keys inside the car while unattended. Many cars are equipped with a feature that causes side mirrors to fold in when the car is locked using the key fob. When offenders see a car with its mirrors folded in, they immediately know the car is locked. A majority of car thefts and car break-ins, instead, involve unlocked vehicles. To further avoid crimes of opportunity, never leave valuables inside unattended cars, especially when these valuables – such as handbags, wallets, bags, electronic devices, phones and GPS systems – are in plain sight. When parking in public areas, chose well-lit places. To further help in preventing these crimes, police urge all residents to be vigilant and aware of their surroundings and to practice being an observant neighbor. Police urge residents to immediately notify police about any unusual or suspicious activity. It might assist in preventing or interrupting a crime.
Stolen
A Chateaux Circle resident reported someone stole package delivered to her building’s front vestibule on April 22, removed a pair of $179 jeans she had ordered from Nordstrom and then returned the empty package to the vestibule April 23.
On April 24, a caller reported his black Jamis bicycle and blue helmet had been stolen from the bike rack on East Parkway. The caller left the scene before police could follow up with him. After leaving a few messages, police reached the caller. The caller said he was too busy to file a formal report and he would just buy a new bicycle.
Attempted car break-in
On April 26, a Hampton Road resident reported someone attempted to break into his locked, parked car overnight, while the car was in his driveway.
ID theft
On April 24, a Franklin Road resident reported $466.99 in funds had been stolen from her account by a fraudulent Western Union money transfer. She the resident told police an old college friend had contacted her in September 2019. The friend asked her for money, and the resident agreed to send her $100. After money was wired to the friend’s account, the friend contacted the resident and asked her to cancel the money transfer and instead send the money to the friend’s boyfriend’s account – because the friend alleged she did not have a valid ID and would not be able to pick up the money. The resident complied, cancelled the original transaction and sent money to the boyfriend’s account. According to the resident, the friend has continued to contact her to ask for more money over the past few months. The resident declined to send additional money. Then, on March 20, the resident noticed a fraudulent Western Union money transfer on her credit card statement. Investigation revealed the money had been sent to the friend’s original account. The resident notified her bank, and the bank said they could not reverse the Western Union transfer without a police report.
Mail fraud
On April 22, an Axtell Road resident reported receiving a letter from his bank indicating that his address had been changed on multiple accounts. The resident said the
Scarsdale residents delivered greetings to patients at Phelps Memorial Hospital. address change request occurred without his permission. The resident corrected the matter with his bank, and he attempted – unsuccessfully - to reach the Post Office for further follow-up.
Hypodermic needles
On April 26, a delivery driver informed a Johnson Road man that there were hypodermic needles on the road in front of his house. The man informed police who went to the scene to investigate. There, patrol found approximately 15 capped and unused Easy Touch hypodermic needles in the road. Patrol placed the needles in a Sharps container and took them to Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps for proper disposal.
Death
On April 26, a 72-year-old Nelson Road man died at home.
Construction work
Police warned a job foreman at a Gatehouse Road construction site that only one worker was permitted to be working on the job at a time April 20. The foreman said he would have extra workers pick up their tools and leave the job site to comply with NYS orders.
On April 12, police advised five workers power washing a Griffen Avenue house that they were in violation of NYS orders that prohibited more than one worker on a job site at a time. The workers promptly collected their equipment and left the scene.
A Herkimer Road resident reported that a neighbor on the same street was installing a basketball court on private property, involving several workers who were not respecting NYS orders, April 22. Police went to the scene and spoke with the workers and homeowner, explaining NYS orders regarding work. The homeowner said the installation of the court would be postponed, and workers promptly collected their tools and left the scene.
On April 25, police told a Fenimore Road construction crew that they needed to obtain an “essential work” permit from the Village and that only one worker would be allowed to be at work at a time. The crew ceased work and left.
Closed
Using a public address speaker from inside a patrol car, police notified a group of people who had gathered to play basketball at Greenacres School that school grounds were closed April 20. The people promptly dispersed.
A Hampton Road woman reported a man was using public playground equipment for exercise across the street from her house April 21. Police informed him that all public parks, playground, fields and schools were closed. He apologized and left.
Social distancing
On April 21, a caller reported a gathering of people in cars parked on Greendale Road. Police arrived on scene and observed multiple youth outside of cars, maintaining distances of six feet apart. The youths said they were having a birthday party. Patrol admonished them and said social gatherings were not permitted under NYS stay-at-home orders. All youths left the scene without incident.
A caller complained about a group of kids riding bikes on Scarsdale Avenue and Popham Road – not practicing social distancing and not wearing masks – April 22.
Police spoke with the kids about NYS orders regarding wearing masks in public and maintaining social distancing. The kids dispersed.
Police admonished a group of youths on River Road, who had gathered to socialize without following social distancing orders and without wearing face masks April 23. The youths were dispersed without incident.
Food delivery
A Madison Road reported two vehicles were parked outside her house for at least 15 minutes April 21. Patrol went to the street and observed a wood fired pizza food truck on the street. The employee said the food truck had been hired by local residents to fulfill pizza delivery orders in the neighborhood. The employee said there were two delivery drivers who were taking orders to houses, so residents did not have to come to the truck to pick up orders. The employee apologized for parking in the street and moved into a driveway, with the homeowner’s permission. The employee said he was almost done fulfilling all orders and would be leaving soon.
Trees
A Fox Meadow Road resident reported a tree fell on his house and may have taken down electrical lines April 21. Police arrived on scene and assessed the situation. A large tree was observed to have fallen on the resident’s house and caused damage by puncturing a hole in the roof. No one was injured, nor were any electrical wires disturbed. Firefighters arrived and shut power to sections of the house to make sure it remained safe. Police and firefighters advised the resident about temporary safeguards and suggested the resident call his insurance company. The tree was not located on Village property.
On April 21, a Greenacres Avenue resident reported that a neighbor’s tree was in danger of falling on his house. Patrol informed the neighbor of the resident’s concerns and reported the matter to the Village engineering department.
Cars and roadways
A caller reported a woman sitting in a parked car for about an hour near the intersection of Heathcote and Stratton roads April 21. Police spoke with the woman inside the car. She said she had pulled over to make a phone call. Everything was in good order.
Patrol removed fallen branches from Crane Road April 21.
The highway department was notified about pipe debris on Popham Road April 22. Highway workers responded and removed the debris.
A car sustained a flat tire on East Parkway April 22. The driver asked to leave the car overnight in order to arrange for a special flat bed tow the following day. Police extended the driver a courtesy to leave the car securely and legally parked on the street overnight.
Police observed a displaced storm drain on Edgewood Road and moved it back into place April 23.
On April 25, police notified the highway department that an empty white bucket had been left by the side of Post Road.
A landscaping truck struck a sanitation Cushman on Secor Road April 25.
Patrol helped a pedestrian cross Weaver Street April 26.
Two car accidents were reported in the Village this week.
Civil matter
A Cohawney Road resident reported receiving unwanted calls from a landscaper regarding a dispute over an alleged balance due April 20. The landscaper allegedly threatened to contact the resident’s wife or his employer if the alleged balance was not resolved. The resident told the landscaper he did not want to be contacted from him again and he advised he was calling the police to document the matter.
Animals
A Carman Road resident reported that a neighbor’s cat leaves dead animals on his property April 20. Police spoke with the cat’s owner, who said he would try to prevent the cat from continuing such behavior in the future.
Village code
At 9:47 a.m., April 26, police advised a landscaper he was prohibited from starting work and creating noise before 10 a.m. on weekends. The landscaper stopped his work and said he would comply with Village code.
Lost and found
On April 23, a Kingston Road resident reported losing her non-driver ID in Scarsdale.
A passerby found a Discover card on Overhill Road and gave it to police April 23. Police called Discover customer service, and a representative reported that the owner of the card had already reported it as lost. The rep advised police to destroy the card.
Firefighters
According to Fire Chief James Seymour, firefighters responded to 20 incidents during the reporting period. He shared the following incident details.
On April 20, firefighters stood by for Con Edison after discovering a gas leak in the sanitary sewer system on Brookline Road.
On April 21, firefighters isolated a fallen electrical wire that was sparking in a tree and on the ground near the library on Olmsted Road. Con Edison was notified. Police closed the road until Con Edison repaired the situation.
On April 22, a 53-foot refrigerator tractor-trailer struck the Mamaroneck Road overpass while traveling on the southbound Hutchinson River Parkway. The impact caused the trailer to collapse down, and the diesel tank on trailer hit the ground and ruptured. The driver proceeded to drive approximately one-half-mile more, spreading diesel fuel along the right lane and shoulder. Westchester County Police were already on scene when firefighters arrived. Firefighters started to make dams out of speedy dry to contain the running fuel on roadway shoulder. Firefighters closed both southbound lanes to deal with the incident safely. Contact was made with appropriate environmental and spill cleanup agencies that responded to mitigate the incident. A commercial towing company was called to remove the damaged truck from the parkway.
On April 25, firefighters assisted with a car accident on the Bronx River Parkway.
This report covering police and fire department activity from April 20-26 has been compiled from official information.
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