Yonkers Driver Charged with DWI, 75 Kids on Beechwood Lane, Trees Damage Cars in the Village and a Chicken Fight
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Photo Credit Robert FreyArrested: Police responded to a report of a truck parked in the middle of the road at Pinecrest and Dunham roads June 1. Police arrested Michael Daniel Mayer, 49, of Yonkers on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), refusal to take a breath test, operation of a motor vehicle without insurance, driving an unregistered motor vehicle and a stopping/standing violation.
Identity theft and fraud
A Brittany Close resident reported that someone opened a credit card in his name, using a Florida address, on June 2.
On June 3, an Oak Way woman received an acceptance letter congratulating her on her admission to a graduate school in Kansas. There was also a financial aid application in progress under her name. The woman, however, never applied to attend graduate school at that institution. The financial aid application was revoked.
On June 3, a Palmer Ave. woman reported that she was tricked into providing a copy of her passport and Social Security number to someone online.
On June 3, a Kingston Rd. man reported he was tricked into providing someone with his banking information.
Scam
On June 3, a Kingston Rd. woman reported she fell victim to an elder scam and wired money in excess of $5,000 to a person pretending to be an official.
On June 4, a Montrose Rd. woman reported that she attempted tp purchase roofing tiles from a Facebook Marketplace seller in Texas. She sent a deposit of approximately $550 for the tiles, awaiting shipment. The seller then stopped contacting the buyer. Police in Texas informed the woman that the address used by the seller was a vacant rural lot. It was revealed to be a scam.
Neighbors
A Mamaroneck Rd. woman, who was in New York City, reported that a neighbor sent a threatening message to her, and she was fearful for her husband's safety, since he was still at home, June 2. The message concerned six chickens and the sale of a house. The woman said she was going to give the neighbor the chickens but after learning how the neighbor would treat them, she decided to give them to someone else. This action caused the neighbor to send a text message advising the woman to watch out because her actions would have consequences in the world. According to police, no specific threats were made at any time. Patrol then spoke to the neighbor who advised that she was very frustrated over the chicken situation. She admitted sending the message but felt her meaning was misinterpreted. The neighbor advised that she would never hurt the calling party and apologized for the misunderstanding. The neighbor was advised to have no further contact with the woman.
Windows
On June 5, a Paddington Rd. man reported his front windows were broken. Police and a contractor observed the damage, which was only on the windows' outer panes, leading both to conclude the damage resulted from a manufacturing defect.
Help
Police helped a resident locked out of their home on Edgewood Rd. get back in her house June 1.
Cars and roadways
A stop sign fell on Hutchinson Ave. and Meadow Rd. June 1. Police notified the highway department.
A car was repossessed from a Lockwood Rd. address June 3.
Numerous trees fell throughout the Village June 6. Police taped off affected areas, called Con Edison or Verizon if wires were affected, and notified highway workers for tree removal from roadways. Two fallen trees landed on cars on Woodland Pl. and Chase Rd.and Barry Rd.
Photo by Robert Frey
A car door was open on Brite Ave. June 6. Police closed the door. On June 7, police and utility companies and highway workers continued to address the fallen trees and branches.
Four car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Animals
On June 3, a Leatherstocking Ln. resident reported someone was walking a dog on the resident's property beyond the public right of way. The resident allegedly asked the dog owner to curb his dog and was met with slurs. Police looked for people walking dogs in the neighborhood, but they did not find any.
On June 5, a cat owner was looking for a lost cat via an air tag. The tag indicated the cat was at a Scarsdale address. The property owner allowed the cat owner to look for the cat outside on the property. The cat was found, but it ran off.
A dead animal was found in Audrey Hochberg Pond on Olmsted Rd. June 7. Police notified the sanitation department for removal.
Village code
Patrol removed illegally posted signs from the public right of way on Wheelock Rd. June 1, Hutchinson Ave. June 3 and Canterbury Rd. June 3. Summonses were issued as appropriate.
On June 6, a work crew was working outside of permissible hours on Lockwood Rd. Police issued two summonses -- one inthe early morning and one in the evening.
Police dispersed about 75 kids from a Beechwood Ln. lawn June 6.
Lost and found
A commuter found white earbuds on a Metro North train and gave them to police June 3. Police gave them to MTA police.
A resident reported losing a license plate June 5.
A Quaker Center resident reported losing a ;license plate in the Village June 6.
Firefighters
Firefighters helped an Edgewood resident get upstairs in her house June 1.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Catherine Rd. June 1.
On June 2, a driver struck a deer, and then the car caught on fire on the Bronx River Parkway. Firefighters extinguished the fire, made sure the driver was safe, and cleaned up debris from the accident.
On June 4, firefighters assisted at a car accident on Hutchinson Ave and Meadow Rd.
A minor leak in a Christie Place sprinkler system was detected June 4. Firefighters advised building management to repair the system.
On June 4, firefighters assisted at a car accident on Post Rd.
Paper was found burning in a fireplace inside an unoccupied Richbell Rd. structure. Firefighters extinguished the fire, notified the owner and secured the structure June 5.
An elevator stalled in a Christie Place building, with two workers inside, June 5. Firefighters manually opened the elevator to release the occupants. They put the elevator out of service and recommended repairs.
On June 6, firefighters assisted at a car accident on Post Rd.
On June 6, a Cornell St. resident reported he was dismantling computer equipment to destroy CPUs. All equipment was discharged. One iPad mini was broken in half and reported to be possibly smoking. Firefighters on scene noted no smoke or fire present. Computer equipment was in the driveway away from the house. The resident advised he would dispose of the equipment in an electric waste dumpster. Firefighters hit the iPad with a water can as a precaution.
On June 6 and 7, firefighters assisted with numerous fallen trees, branches and wires on Village streets due to a rainstorm.
On June 7, firefighters were dispatched to a sulfur odor in a Paddington Rd. house. After investigating, it was determined to be coming from a child's battery powered mobility device that was recently charged. Firefighters deployed meters and recorded readings of 20 ppm of carbon monoxide near the device. No other sources of CO were on that level in the dwelling; so the reading was determined to be a false reading from the overheated battery. The device was removed from the dwelling, and ventilation was performed. After readings were absent, the house was checked again and determined to be all clear.
A clothes dryer caught fire in a Carthage Ln. house June 7. The fire was out before firefighters arrived. They removed the dryer and ventilated smoke from the house.
This report covering police and fire department activity from June 1-7 has been compiled from official information.
Police: Stolen Car Out of Greenwich Recovered, A Death and Graffiti Found at Hyatt Field
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Photo Credit: Shelley GrafsteinStolen car recovered: On May 29, patrol was dispatched to Meadow Rd. for a vehicle and traffic parking complaint. Patrol observed a parked black Land Rover Range Rover bearing a Connecticut license plate. Police checked the plate and it was returned as belonging to a 2025 black Ford Explorer. Due to the improper plate, police did a check on the car's VIN number and learned that the car was reported as stolen out of Greenwich. Greenwich police were contacted, Greenwich police sent one of their detectives to Scarsdale for follow-up and removal of the stolen car.
Graffiti
The Hyatt Field men's bathroom wall, on Boulevard, was found to be defaced with graffiti May 31. It was last seen clean and without graffiti on May 29.
Package
On May 27, a Lincoln Rd. woman reported that she believed a package was delivered by UPS and then removed from the delivery site. She said she was not expecting a package, however, so the details of the supposed theft were unclear. Police spoke with the woman's son, who said he would go to his mother's house to help determine if a package was actually stolen or if the incident might have been related to a mistaken delivery.
Missing check
On May 28, a Johnson Rd. woman reported that she placed an unaddressed envelope with a check inside in her mailbox for her cleaning lady to pick up. However, her cleaning lady later informed her that when she sent her husband to pick up the check, it was not in the mailbox. The woman then reviewed video doorbell footage which showed an unknown female, possibly the mail carrier, removing the envelope and placing a postmarked advertisement circular in the mailbox. The woman attempted to contact the post office in regard to the matter but was unsuccessful. Out of precaution, the woman called her bank and stopped payment on the check.
Attempted car break-in
On May 28, a Heathcote Rd. resident reported that a Jeep Wrangler stopped in his driveway. Three men got out of the car and attempted to open the door handles of cars parked in his driveway. All car doors were locked, and the men left in their car.
Scam
On May 26, a Harvest Dr. mother reported that her daughter was the victim of a scam involving gift cards valued at $800 total for Macy's and $2,000 total for Sephora.
Welfare check and death
A son was worried about his father, who lives on Weaver St., because he had not heard from his father in about a month. On May 26, police and the son went to the house. They knocked on the door, but there was no answer. Police said firefighters could force entry into the house to check on the father. The son refused. He said he would contact his mother, who lives in New York City, because she has a key to the house. On May 27, the 81-year-old Weaver St. father was found dead in his house.
Civil matter
A Madison Rd. tenant reported that a backhoe was damaging his garden May 26. It was determined that a backhoe was doing sewer work, for which the landlord of the house had a proper permit from the Village. Police advised the tenant and landlord to review their lease agreement regarding work to be done on the property.
Domestic matter
A child called police because of heated emotions involving her parents during a custody exchange related to an ongoing custody dispute May 27. The was in good health and appeared to be well taken care of.
Insurance fraud
An Innes Rd. resident reported that his address was being used for a fraudulent car insurance policy listing five unknown vehicles on May 29. The resident informed Progressive of the fraudulent use of his name and address.
Disorderly youth
Approximately 3,000 disorderly youths were reported in Tuckahoe May 29. Police assisted Tuckahoe police, along with police from other jurisdictions, to get the situation under control.
Computer
On May 30, a Palmer Ave. woman reported that she was nervous about her computer possibly being hacked. She advised that in mid- April she received a "weird pop-up message" on her computer. She advised that since that time she has been receiving numerous different emails, pop-up messages, and other unsettling computer issues. She advised that she has had no financial losses, but she wanted to document the incident in case of any future issues.
Road rage
On May 29, while conducting traffic enforcement in a school zone on Mamaroneck Rd., a driver approached police to report a road rage incident. The driver stated that a man was following his vehicle too closely and continuously sounding the horn as he proceeded through the school zone at the middle school. Once past the middle school, and after a few vehicles had separated the two parties, both vehicles came to a stop at a traffic light. At this time, the man got out of his car and began running up to the reporting driver's vehicle. This led to the reporting driver also stepping out of his vehicle. After words were exchanged, each party photographed the other's license plate, and the parties went their separate ways. Due to
the interaction the reporting driver requested ride bys of his residence.
Cars and roadways
On May 26, police notified the sanitation department about a discarded tire on Greenacres Ave.
Police moved a loose manhole cover back in place on Axtell Dr. May 26.
A driver with a disabled car left it overnight on Meadow Ln. and advised a tow truck would pick it up the next morning May 26.
Police moved a loose manhole cover back in place on Popham Rd. May 27.
A construction company closed a section of Cushmad Rd May 27. Police advised the Rd. could not be closed without flaggers at both ends of the closure. The company plated the work site and re-opened the road,
The highway department was advised of a broken sewer grate on Post Rd. May 27.
On May 27, a construction vehicle was moved from the entrance of the bike path on Bradford Rd. to make it easier for children to use the path.
Police called a tow for a car that started smoking on Weaver St. May 27.
A work truck was moved so it would no longer block a Vanderbilt Rd. driveway May 28.
Police notified Verizon about fallen wires on Scarsdale Ave. May 28.
A tree branch fell in a Wilmot Rd. parking lot and damaged a parked Dodge Charger May 28.
Police issued six summonses to illegally parked cars on Overhill Rd. May 28.
Police notified the highway department of a pothole on Fenimore Rd. May 29.
Police notified Verizon about fallen wires on Sycamore Rd. May 29.
A tree fell on power lines on Lyons Rd. May 30. Con Edison was informed.
On May 30, police advised a Heathcote Rd. construction crew that they needed a flagger to continue their construction work.
On May 30, police helped escort a tractor trailer off the Hutchinson River Parkway near Weaver St.
Police issued ten summonses to illegally parked cars on Woodland Pl. May 31.
Police picked up a plastic bag containing a white substance from Hampton Rd. and discarded it May 31.
Con Edison was notified about a fallen wire on Church Ln. May 31. Police blocked off the area with caution tape.
Animals
On May 30, a small white dog was found at Post and Dickel roads. Police contacted the dog's owner, who picked up the dog from headquarters.
On May 31, an injured squirrel was reported on Heathcote Rd. The animal was removed from the field, and an animal rehabilitator from the Humane Society of Westchester was contacted for pickup.
Village code
Police removed illegally posted signs from Fox Meadow Rd. May 26, Heathcote Rd., Weaver St. and Rock Creek Ln. May 27 and Canterbury Rd. May 31. Summonses were issued as appropriate.
On May 26, after neighbors complained, police asked Spier Rd. residents, Black Walnut Rd. residents and Woods Ln. residents to lower the volume of their music. The incidents were unrelated.
Police dispersed youth from noisy parties on Quaker Center and Woods Ln. May 26. The incidents were unrelated.
On May 26, a large truck was pumping water onto Eton Rd. in the late evening. Police advised the driver to stop and informed him of proper Village code regulations regarding permissible hours for such work.
Construction started at a Burgess Rd. work site before allowed hours May 28. Police issued the workers a warning.
Police asked Heathcote Rd. Rd. party host to lower the volume of music May 29.
Police dispersed a group of youths from a Woods Ln. property May 30.
On May 30, police advised loud partygoers on Windmill Ln. to keep the noise level down after neighbors complained.
Lost and found
On May 27, a resident reported losing a license plate somewhere in the Village.
On May 31, a Cooper Rd. resident reported losing a license plate in the Village.
Firefighters
On May 26, pressure washing in a Norma Pl. basement caused elevated carbon monoxide levels. Firefighters ventilated the area and instructed workers on safe practice.
An electric wine cooler failed in an Eastwoods Ln. property and released an odor May 26. Firefighters unplugged the unit and stood by for Con Edison as a precaution.
A water pipe was leaking in a Weaver St. house May 27. Firefighters shut water to the pipe and shut electrical connections in the affected wet areas.
On May 27, firefighters opened a bathroom door in a Meadow Rd. house to release a child that was accidentally locked inside the bathroom.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident at Post and Lee roads May 27.
Firefighters assisted with an overheated vehicle that was smoking on Weaver St. May 27.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident at Post Rd. May 27.
An odor in a Heathcote Rd. basement was determined to be coming from a sump pump May 28.
Firefighters advised a Bradford Rd. homeowner to call a repairman for a stove igniter that was continually trying to ignite even when the gas connection was off May 30.
This report covering police and fire department activity from May 25 - 31, including some additional activity from May 25, has been compiled from official information.
Police Report: Tools, Tomatoes and Wallet Stolen - Woman Finds Man Praying on her Doorstep
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Stolen tools: On May 19, a contractor building a house on Heathcote Rd. reported that numerous tools had been stolen from inside the job site overnight. At least 30 items, valued at over $11,000 were reported as missing.
Stolen tomatoes
On May 18, a Ramsey Rd. man reported that 11 tomatoes had been stolen from his garden. Police advised the man to install a video camera to document any thefts.
Stolen wallet
On May 19, a person walked into headquarters to report that her wallet had been stolen sometime in the past few days. Once she realized the wallet was missing, she checked its location via an AirTag inside it. It showed the wallet was in Port Chester. She did not want to follow up with Port Chester police. Scarsdale police recommended cancelling all credit cards.
Furniture switch
On May 18, an Ardmore Rd. man reported that he received furniture that he said he ordered from Italy. However, when he opened the box, he discovered that the furniture he ordered had been replaced by counterfeit furniture, made in China.
Vandalism
On May 18, vandalism was reported at Brite Ave. park. Specifically, a metal anti-pry seal was damaged.
Prayer
On May 19, a Corell Rd. homeowner reported a man in a button-down shirt and khaki pants was praying in her driveway. The homeowner showed police doorbell camera footage of the described occurrence and stated the man had left without incident. While on scene the homeowner received a text message from an individual who had just made a food delivery to the residence. The sender apologized and stated it was "prayer time."
Help
A Con Edison employee was banging on a Taunton Rd front door, stating he needed to perform a gas safety inspection May 19. Police verified the employee's credentials and the employee was granted access to the house, escorted by the housekeeper.
On May 21, police called a taxi for a man walking on Post Rd. who was trying to get back to Mt. Vernon. Police covered the taxi cost as a courtesy.
Homeless
Police asked a homeless man to leave the garbage room of a Depot Place building May 23.
Suspicious
On May 22, a Claremont Rd. resident showed police security footage of a man running through the yard on May 20. Police told the resident they would provide extra ride-bys of the house as a precaution.
Cars and roadways
Nails on Cooper Rd. were causing flat tires May 18. Police closed by until a streetsweeper was able to remove the nails.
Police notified Con Edison about a low-hanging wire on Jefferson Rd. May 18.
Police removed a fallen branch from Chase Rd. May 19.
A landscaper dropped mulch in the roadway on Olmsted Rd. May 19. Police placed traffic cones around the area and stood by while landscapers cleaned up the mulch.
A car ran out of gas on Brewster Rd. May 19. The driver was waiting for a friend to bring gas to the car.
On May 20, police issued a 49-year-old Eastchester driver summonses for driving with a suspended registration, unlicensed driving and driving without insurance following a traffic stop on Post Rd.
Verizon was notified about a fallen wire on Weaver St. May 20.
Highway workers assisted Con Edison in removing a dead tree from Franklin Rd.
One car accident was officially reported in the Village this week.
Animals
Police helped a large turtle cross Axtell Dr. and safely make it back into the wild May 19.
Photo Credit: Shelley Grafstein
On May 22, an Edgewood School official called police with concerns about a possibly "dangerous" cat on school grounds. She was fearful that it could injure children. Patrol did not observe the cat to be sick or injured. Patrol provided the school administration with contact information for local humane societies. While on scene, police attempted to locate the owner of the cat with negative results. Patrol told the school administration to refrain from touching the animal and to avoid letting kids near the cat.
Village code
Police removed illegally posted signs from Leatherstocking Lane May 18, Mamaroneck Rd. May 20, Chase and Fairview roads May 22, Popham and Crane roads May 24 and Scarsdale Ave. May 25. Summonses were issued as appropriate.
Police issued summonses to landscapers using gas-powered leaf blowers on Whig Rd. May 20.
On May 22, after noise complaints from neighbors, police dispersed guests from a large youth gathering on Stonehouse Rd.
On May 22, after noise complaints from neighbors, police dispersed guests from a gathering on Drake Rd.
Lost and found
A Secor Rd. man reported losing a license plate somewhere in the Village May 21.
Firefighters
On May 19, a dog was stuck between fences on Greenacres Ave. The dog freed itself before firefighters arrived.
On May 19, firefighters assisted at a car accident at Heathcote Rd. and Weaver St.
On May 19, while volunteer firefighters were conducting drills and practicing stretching hose lines on Secor Rd., one volunteer's 11-year-old son fell down on the ground and cut his hands and knees. Firefighters applied first aid, and Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps cleaned and checked the wounds.
On May 20, firefighters were dispatched to Heathcote School for a commercial carbon monoxide alarm activation. Firefighters encountered elevated carbon monoxide levels inside the custodial office, emanating from a dried shower trap inside the custodial bathroom. Water was poured into the drain, and the area was ventilated until CO levels were near 0ppm. On-site custodial personnel stated that this condition has occurred previously from the same shower drain. Firefighters checked the area with four gas meters, yielding negative results.
On May 20, firefighters helped EMS workers get a person to their feet on Christie Place.
On May 20, firefighters shut down a HVAC unit in a Brewster Rd. attic because it was emitting a burning odor.
Firefighters shut a malfunctioning steam heating unit in a Brewster Rd. house and advised to have the unit serviced May 20.
On May 22, a Quaker Center resident accidentally locked her purse inside her car. Firefighters used a lockout kit to make entry into the car so the resident could retrieve her purse.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway May 22.
Firefighters responded to a transformer fire on Griffen Avenue May 24. The fire occurred near the Quaker Ridge Golf Course entrance. Three primary wires were down and burning. Con Edison was notified and advised to respond. Firefighters shut down the roadway and made contact with residents in the immediate area. The primary wires affected were in the Town of Mamaroneck. The Town of Mamaroneck fire department was informed of the incident and responded. Police closed down Griffen Ave.
Firefighters remained on scene until Con Edison arrived,
On May 24, firefighters shut down a malfunctioning HVAC system in an East Parkway building and advised the owner to service the unit before using it again.
On May 25, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Bronx River Parkway.
This report covering police and fire department activity from May 18-24, including some additional activity from May 25, has been compiled from official information.
Police Report: Scarsdale Man Arrested Following Traffic Stop, More Stolen Tools and Disorderly Conduct by Customers
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Bronx River Pathway.Arrested
On May 11, following a traffic stop for speeding in a school zone on Mamaroneck Rd., police arrested John Holzberg, 32, of Scarsdale, on charges of speeding in a school zone and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle due to a suspended license. While checking Holzberg's background, police discovered an active arrest warrant issued out of Norwalk, Connecticut. Police in that jurisdiction were contacted for possible pickup from Westchester County Jail. Police issued Holzberg an appearance ticket for the vehicle and traffic offenses committed in Scarsdale, returnable on May 13 at Scarsdale Village Justice Court.
Stolen
A contractor building a house at a Heathcote Rd. construction site reported that 15-20 tools were stolen from the job site on May 11.
Scam
A Heathcote Rd. man said someone posing as a Verizon employee contacted him and offered free services and a cell phone. The alleged "employee" then asked for the man's debit card information. At that time, the man realized it was a scam and hung up.
Domestic Matters
On May 11, a Village man reported concerns that his wife is driving her car daily. Police provided recommendations on how to address the situation. Police also advised that since the car is registered solely in the wife's name, she has the right to drive it.
Disorderly Conduct
On May 14, an East Parkway business owner asked for help with a female customer who was yelling and threatening employees over a refund disagreement. The female customer peacefully left the property without incident, although she refused to identify herself. She was advised that the business would no longer welcome her on its property in the future.
On May 16, a 7-Eleven employee on Scarsdale Ave. reported that teenagers were acting in a disorderly fashion and threatening her. Patrol arrived on scene and spoke with teenagers in the store who were causing a ruckus. Patrol had them apologize to the employee.
Welfare Check
On May 13, police checked the welfare of a Palmer Ave. woman after her brother said he was unable to reach her for two days. She was okay and told police she would call her brother.
Wrong House
On May 14, a Wakefield Rd. resident described an unusual incident that concerned her. Police went to the house and reviewed doorbell camera footage of an unmarked white work van pulling into her driveway. The operator exited the vehicle and removed a ladder and drop cloth. The operator shortly thereafter loaded the equipment back into the van and left the area. Patrol advised the woman that it was most likely a worker who came to the wrong address.
Suspicious
A Sheldrake Rd. resident reported that a suspicious man came to his house and purported to be a meter reader May 15. He allegedly said he was selling meter reading services. The resident thought it was suspicious, since the man lacked a badge, identification, uniform or paperwork. Police advised to call back if the man appeared again.
Broken Window
A car parked in the Dean Field parking lot at Scarsdale HIgh School sustained a broken windshield from a baseball. Police advised the owner to speak with school officials.
Cars and Roadways
A car parked in an Overhill Rd. backyard without permission was moved after police located the owner May 11.
On May 11, police issued a 62-year-old White Plains driver summonses for driving with a suspended registration and an unregistered motor vehicle following a traffic stop on Heathcote Rd.
On May 11, police notified Verizon about a low-hanging wire on Sprague Rd.
On May 13, around 2:30 a.m., police noticed a car's lights had been left on on Brookline Rd. Police contacted the owner, and she turned them off.
Patrol removed a fallen branch from Heathcote Rd. May 14.
On May 14, police issued a 72-year-old Pelham driver summonses for driving with a suspended registration and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle following a traffic stop on Post Rd.
A fox in a Fox Meadow yard.
Photo credit: Claudine GecelOn May 16, police twice corrected loose manhole cover on Fenimore Rd. They placed a traffic cone there to warn motorists and pedestrians.
Police collected traffic cones left on Chase Rd. May 16.
Police asked highway workers to trim branches to make stop signs more visible at Crossway and Heathcote Rd. May 17.
On May 17, police issued a 29-year-old Yonkers driver summonses for driving with a suspended registration, unlicensed driving and speeding following a traffic stop on Popham Rd.
Village Code
On May 11, police issued a summons to a solicitor who was found to be soliciting without a permit on Catherine Rd.
On May 13, police issued summonses related to illegally placed signs on Hutchinson Ave.
Police removed illegally posted signs from Hutchinson Ave. May 13, Weaver St., Fox Meadow Rd. and Mamaroneck Rd. May 14, Heathcote Rd. May 15, Sprague Rd. and Brite Ave. May 16, and Mamaroneck Rd. May 17. Police issued summonses as appropriate.
Kids were blowing whistles on Greendale Rd. at 11:30 p.m., May 15. Police asked the kids to keep the noise level down.
Police asked a Meadow Rd. party host to lower the volume of music May 16.
Police found an excessive amount of construction nails on Cooper Rd on May 17. Police and a police aide swept up and disposed of the nails. Police and a police aide swept up the nails and disposed of them.
A driver locked his keys inside his car on East Parkway May 17. Police reached into the car through a partially open window and retrieved the keys.
Dogs
A mobile groomer working at a Forest Lane house reported that the customer's dog got loose and ran away May 14. Police helped look for the dog but were unable to locate it.
On May 15, Greenacres Ave. residents complained about a neighbor's barking dog. Police contacted the neighbor who was on his way home to bring the dog inside.
On May 16, an 18-year-old White Plains man walked into headquarters to report that a dog attacked and bit him on Greendale Rd. He also reported getting into an argument with the dog's owner after the attack. Police provided him with a dog-bite form and reported the incident to the Westchester County health department.
Lost and Found
A resident reported losing his NYPD surgeon ID May 11.
An unattended briefcase was found near the intersection of Boniface Circle and Spencer Place after a caller reported it May 15.
A purse and jacket were found on an Olmsted Rd. bench May 16. Police identified the owner and returned the items.
Firefighters
On May 13, a Chateaux Circle resident reported that a bathroom vanity light fixture had been intermittently smoking since 2025. Firefighters checked the fixture and noticed burnt marks around one of the bulbs. Firefighters advised the resident to change the bulb, but the resident refused to do so. The resident also reported that one stove knob was missing. The resident asked firefighters to verify that no gas was leaking because of the missing stove knob. Firefighters advised replacing the knob, and they verified there was no gas leak.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on Nelson Rd. May 14.
Firefighters helped a driver get back inside the driver's car after an accidental lockout in a Scarsdale Ave. parking lot.
On May 16, firefighters accessed a property on Quentin Rd. after a carbon monoxide alarm activated while the homeowners were away. They found elevated CO levels in the house due to a faulty propane-fired boiler. They shut the boiler, ventilated the house and stood by for Con Edison.
This report covering police and fire department activity from May 11-17 has been compiled from official information.
Police Report: Stolen Tools, Jewelry and a Diamond Dispute
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Arrested: On May 8, a 44-year-old Hampton Rd. woman appeared at headquarters and was arrested on a bench warrant for failing to appear in court for a scheduled appearance related to an original charge of second-degree menacing. She was released on her own recognizance.
Stolen
On May 4, a contractor reported over $10,000 worth of tools was stolen from a house he was building on Sherbrooke Rd. At least 24 items were stolen, and damage was caused to the construction site.
Burglary
On May 9, a Chateaux Circle resident returned home from a trip and found $20,000 worth of jewelry items and watches missing from his apartment.
Billing matter
On May 4, a Woodland Place resident reported he had previously authorized his landscaping company to charge his credit card for a one-time transaction, but the company charged the credit card again for the following month's services without authorization. He contacted the credit card company to stop payment to the merchant and then contacted the landscaper to address the issue when the landscaper stated he would "come to his house for payment". The man stated he intended on using a different method of payment but was concerned about the interpretation of the landscaper's statement, He requested ride-bys of the residence.
Property line
On May 4, a Lyons Rd. resident reported that a neighbor cut down a tree that the neighbor believed was on the property line. The resident disputed the belief because the tree was behind a fence on what he believed was his property. Police advised it was a civil matter and referred the resident to Village Hall.
Diamonds
A Garth Rd. business owner was involved in a civil incident as a diamond dealer. He said a diamond had been given to him on consignment, and the customer who consigned the diamond, an 87-year-old Mamaroneck Road man, alleged it had not been returned properly. The 3.5 carat diamond had been sold for $2,500 cash. Police spoke with the parties and their attorneys who said the matter is already being handled by an ongoing civil lawsuit.
Gas service
On May 7, a MacDonald Place resident was having a dispute with Con Edison workers who turned off his gas because the resident had not properly responded to Con Edison to allow workers inside for a safety check. Police spoke to the resident who stated he and his wife returned home from a walk because and observed a Con Edison van in front of his house. He stated he began speaking with the worker and found out gas service to his residence had been shut off. The resident admitted that this news had angered him, causing him to yell at the worker. The resident felt he had not received enough notice that his gas service would be shut off, and he requested assistance in resolving the matter. The employee stated he had orders to turn off service to the residence if he was unable to make contact with the residents on this date. He stated the company had attempted to make an appointment for a safety inspection and had received no response. The worker stated that the resident became so irate that he retreated inside his vehicle and contacted a supervisor who responded to the location. The supervisor advised the resident that Con Edison would return the following date with all crew and equipment necessary for the safe restoration of gas service to the residence.
Fireplace
On May 10, a Murray Hill Rd. resident was concerned because she came home and an interior basement door was open and an indoor fireplace was on. She was nervous because she did not recall leaving the house that way. Police checked the house, and everything was in good order.
Landlord / tenant issue
On May 8, a Post Rd. tenant contacted police over a dispute with the landlord of the tenant's house. He said he received an email from his landlord requiring payment of rent six months in advance and other expenses. The landlord allegedly threatened legal action if no payment was made. The tenant advised that he followed the contract and was not required to pay. He further stated there were past maintenance issues that the landlord did not fix in a reasonable time period and he removed interior cameras placed in the house due to privacy issues. Patrol advised the tenant to follow up with the landlord in court and the building department.
Other jurisdictions
On May 9, Port Chester police contacted Scarsdale police because they were looking for a 19-year-old girl whose phone was pinging a location on Meadow Rd. Police went to the location, a house, and spoke with the residents. They said the girl was not in their house, and they had no idea who she was.
Fall
An 89-year-old New Rochelle man fell on the sidewalk on Boniface Circle, hit his head, suffered a laceration and lost consciousness for a period of time before being treated by police and firefighters. He was taken to Westchester Medical Center for evaluation and treatment May 8.
Cars and roadways
A crossing guard reported that a stop sign had been knocked over due to a traffic accident on Old Lyme Rd. May 6.
On May 6, police issued summonses to a 35-year-old Bronx driver for driving with a suspended registration and without insurance following a traffic stop on Post Rd.
On May 7, police issued summonses to a 28-year-old White Plains driver for driving with a suspended registration and without insurance following a traffic stop on Post Rd.
On May 7, police issued summonses to a 58-year-old Eastchester driver for driving with a suspended registration and other violations following a traffic stop on Popham Rd.
On May 7, a driver ran out of gas on Post Rd. A tow truck responded with gasoline to offer assistance.
On May 7, a car was parked on grass outside a construction site. It belonged to the homeowner. Neighbors complained. Police contacted workers on scene who said they would contact the owner.
On May 8, a Brambach Rd. resident reported that neighbors speed on the roadway and she is afraid for the safety of children and pets. She was advised to continue to display her "children at play" sign and to contact Village Hall with her concerns, in case the Village might be able to erect cautionary signage on the road.
A driver got a flat tire on Crane Rd. and was awaiting a tow May 8.
On May 10, police issued summonses to a 31-year-old White Plains driver for driving without a valid license, improper passing, speeding and other violations following a traffic stop on Post Rd.
Village code
Police removed illegally posted signs, from the Village right of way, on Post and Mamaroneck roads May 6, Heathcote Rd. May 7 and Palmer Ave. May 9. Summonses were issued as appropriate.
Animals
On May 9, a loose dog was found on Kingston Rd. Police brought the dog to headquarters for safekeeping until its owner could be located.
A neighbor complained that a resident was using rat poison near the property line, and she was concerned May 9. Patrol responded to the location and spoke to both parties. The resident said he placed a rodent deterrent in the yard for mice and the rabbits, but when patrol arrived, he was removing it. Patrol explained that the deterrent needs to be in an approved, secure trap and cannot be used to kill rabbits because they are considered wildlife. The resident explained that he looked up the rules and will not do it again.
On May 10, police issued a noise violation summons to a Dobbs Terrace resident due to an ongoing barking dog.
Lost and found
A black leather wallet was reported lost in the area of Rugby Rd. May 7.
Firefighters
On May 4, firefighters helped a Village resident get inside their house. Firefighters provided assistance because the resident had a medical situation.
On May 5, firefighters assisted with unrelated car accidents on Sprague Rd. and Wildwood Rd.
On May 6, firefighters helped place a loose manhole cover back in place on Fenimore Rd.
On May 7, a sanitation vehicle caught fire on Secor Rd. Firefighters responded and extinguished the fire.
On May 7, Greenacres Ave. residents evacuated their house due to a perceived gas odor. Firefighters investigated and instead identified a sulfur odor coming from an electric car. Firefighters moved the car outside the garage. Firefighters recommended that the residents contact a mechanic.
On May 7, a garbage truck was reported to be on fire at the sanitation lot on Secor Rd. Firefighters encountered smoke coming from the garbage truck's rear storage compartment. They found that a wiring harness for a rear facing marker light had shorted out and ignited inside the rear storage compartment above the truck's sliding plate. Firefighters extinguished the burning wiring harness and disconnected it from the power supply.
On May 8, a woman on Hillview Dr. fell and needed help getting up. Firefighters assisted Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Water was leaking inside a Sherbrook Rd. house May 9. Firefighters isolated the leak and shut off the water to the affected pipes.
On May 10, a Lee Rd. resident was burning wood in a controlled barbecue area, and a neighbor reported it as unsafe. Firefighters went to investigate. Firefighters found a grill burning in a controlled manner that was not producing excessive smoke. It was 10 feet or more from structures, and a hose and an extinguisher were present. Firefighters also requested police presence as the neighbors were starting to yell at each other.
On May 10, firefighters notified Con Edison about a low-hanging wire on Lee Rd.
This report covering police and fire department activity from May 4-10 has been compiled from official information.
- Jewelry Reported Missing, Previous Burglary Reported, E-Bike Stolen
- Vehicle and Traffic Arrests Take Unlicensed Driver Off the Road, Teacher at German International School arrested and $115K Ring Missing from Deerfield Lane House
- Police Report: Electricity Stolen from the Village at Freightway Garage Via Illegal Power Cord
- Car Break-ins, a Death and Dog Hit on Brambach Road
