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ScarsdaleVillageAprilArrested: An Edgewood Rd. man requested a welfare check of his 65-year-old wife at their house March 13. The man said he was concerned that she might have fallen and might be in potential need of medical assistance. Patrol units conducted an interior check of the residence as per the request of the man and did not find his wife present. As patrol units were about the leave the scene, the wife was observed to be arriving in a taxi at her residence. Patrol units verified that she was not in need of medical attention. The defendant was placed under arrest due to a previous violation of a temporary order of protection and a charge of second-degree harassment. She was released on her own recognizance with an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court.

On March 15, police arrested Elton Progni, 28, of Yonkers, on charges of speeding and operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol. The arrest came after a traffic stop on Post Rd. Progni was released on his own recognizance with an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court.

Stolen
A job site trailer was broken into on Cooper Rd. and over $6,000 worth of tools were stolen March 14.

DOGE
Someone from Village Hall informed police that someone from the Department of Government Efficiency was in the Village filming postal employees March 10.

Assistance
A homeless man reported to be sleeping near the train station on March 11 told police he was waiting for a train and declined assistance.

A man was yelling in the computer room at the library on Olmsted Rd. March 11. Police advised him to leave.

An unattended bag, in very poor condition, left outside a Brewster Road school was thrown away by police after it was determined to be garbage March 15.

Cars and roadways
On March 11, police removed a rock from Post Rd.

Police advised Verizon about low-hanging wires on Taunton Rd. March 11 and Lincoln Rd. March 13.

On March 13, police issued summonses to a White Plains driver for improper passing on the right and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, following a traffic stop on Post Rd.

Civil matter
On March 10, two Brewster Rd. neighbors with a shared driveway were arguing. One neighbor allegedly refused to move her car so her neighbor could back out of his garage. They were also arguing over an incident dating back to 2024. Police advised them to handle the dispute through their lawyers.

Noise
A caller heard a noise coming from equipment at a Burgess Rd. construction site March 11. She was afraid the equipment might explode. Police checked the equipment and realized it was a water pump periodically removing water from a poured concrete foundation. Everything was in order.

Youths
Police stood by and dispersed noisy youths from Secor Rd. March 14.

Dog
Police united a loose dog with its owner after the dog was found on Griffen Ave. March 15. Police issued a summons to the owner.

Firefighters
On March 11, firefighters were dispatched to a Chesterfield Road house for an inside odor investigation. During investigation, crews determined that the odor was originating from a dry shower trap on the first floor. Crews confirmed a strong odor in the sewer system at the street level. Firefighters ran the shower to fill the trap with water. They advised the resident to ensure all plumbing appliances are used at least every one to two weeks. The chemical odor within the sewer system was determined to be due to styrene involved in the Cured-In-Place-Pipe (CIPP) sewer replacement project within the village.

On March 11, firefighters were dispatched to a car fire on the Hutchinson River Parkway, near Weaver Street. Upon arrival, crews encountered a disabled vehicle with no visible smoke or fire. During investigation, firefighters determined that the antifreeze had leaked onto the engine block causing a steam release that was interpreted by the driver as smoke. Granular absorbent was applied to the leaking antifreeze. The scene was turned over to Westchester County Police.

Firefighters assisted at a car accident on Weaver Street March 11.

On March 12, a car was reportedly leaking gasoline on Rochambeau Rd. During investigation, crews encountered a white Toyota RAV4 with a slow gasoline leak. Less than 5 gallons were spilled on a non-permeable surface. Granular absorbent was applied with a dam to contain the spill. The owner of the vehicle arrived to take the car for service.

On March 12, a 15-year-old girl climbed a tree and got stuck 20 feet in the air. Firefighters assisted her in getting down from the tree.

On March 12, firefighters plugged an open sewer vent in a Shawnee Rd. basement and advised the homeowner to seek a more permanent repair.

On March 14, firefighters extinguished burning lawnmowing equipment in the back of a landscaping truck on Heathcote Rd.

Firefighters assisted at a car accident on Chase Rd. March 14.

On March 15, firefighters were dispatched to Wayside Lane because of an inside odor of gas. On arrival, units investigated and detected an odor of exhaust consistent with an oil heating unit. Firefighters checked the basement, where the heating unit was located, and detected 10 PPM carbon monoxide. The leak was traced to the exhaust vent pipe on the heating unit. Firefighters shut down the oil heating unit and ventilated the structure. The resident was advised of the defective vent pipe and told to have a plumber or HVAC technician service the system.

On March 15, on Bradley Rd., firefighters detected elevated levels of carbon monoxide in a house. Firefighters detected 200 PPM of carbon monoxide inside the garage and 170 PPM above the garage in a new addition. Con Edison was dispatched to the scene. Firefighters helped locate the source of the leak to the chimney, where the heating unit and hot water heater exhausted from the older part of the structure. They determined this was then leaking into the garage and into the new living space built above the garage. Firefighters advised the resident to contact an HVAC technician to inspect the heating unit and exhaust pipe for leaks in the chimney.

On March 16, firefighters responded to a CO investigation in an attached two-story commercial structure. On arrival, firefighters made entry into the structure and witnessed a light haze and an odor associated with a boiler malfunction. Firefighters shut down the boiler. In the boiler room, there were upwards of 200 PPM of CO. Firefighters began ventilating the structure and checking other commercial occupancies for CO readings. Firefighters ventilated the entire building to achieve safe levels. The building manager was contacted and responded. He was advised to have the heating unit serviced.

This report covering police and fire department activity from March 10-15 has been compiled from official information.

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JewelryBurglary arrest: On March 3, police arrested a suspect – David Small, 46, of Mamaroneck – following an activated burglary alarm at a Penn Blvd. house March 3. Small was charged with burglary of a dwelling, criminal mischief, unauthorized use of a vehicle, criminal possession of stolen property and resisting arrest. It was determined that Small was driving a previously stolen 2022 Volvo. Upon arrival, police and Westchester County police transferred Small to White Plains Hospital Center for evaluation.

DWI arrest
On March 6, police arrested a 41-year-old Nyack, NY driver on charges of speeding, driving while intoxicated (first offense) and operation of a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of at least .08 of one percent. The suspect was apprehended following a motor vehicle stop on Post Rd. after police observed the suspect’s car to be speeding. Following the suspect’s arrest, he was released with an appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court.

Burglary attempt
A man without a shirt attempted to enter a Haverford Rd. house on March 3 at 11 pm, March 3.

Stolen
A Brite Ave. resident reported a large amount of jewelry was stolen from the house within the last week March 9.

Scam
A caller was making threatening phone calls, demanding money, to a Springdale Rd. man March 7. Police advised it was a scam and to block the caller.

Suspicious
On March 8, a Varian Lane caller reported an Asian man driving a silver pick-up truck with a "Quest" decal on the truck knocked on the door and requested to sleep at the caller’s home. The caller refused, and the man left south on Garden Rd towards Mamaroneck Rd. A canvass was conducted, yielding negative results. Patrol monitored the area but did not find the man nor the vehicle.

Kids
Kids were aggressively knocking on an Edgewood Rd. door, pranking the homeowner March 7. They were already gone when police arrived.

Wind
On March 8, a Tunstall Rd. caller advised of construction next to her home and a loose pole which might fall onto her home. Police observed a temporary fence which was swaying due to high winds. The fence had an extended pole attached for the purpose of holding a camera. It appeared possible that the pole could contact wires leading to the residence if the fence were to fall. The caller advised that her family would not be utilizing any portion of the yard which could be affected by the described condition. Police attempted to contact the responsible party for the fence and pole to leave a message describing the condition.

Help
Police helped unlock an interior door of a Greenacres Ave. house where a resident’s 20-month-old granddaughter was accidentally locked inside March 9.

Cars and roadways
Verizon was notified about a low-hanging wire on Richelieu Rd. March 3.
Patrol assisted with traffic control for a disabled car on Popham Rd. March 3.
Con Edison was performing an excavation on Ardmore Rd. and water kept pooling on the site March 3. Police notified the water department for response.
Police notified Verizon about a low-hanging wire on Hampton Rd. March 3.
The highway department was notified about screws in the roadway on Post Rd. March 4.
Police notified Verizon about a low-hanging wire on Woods Lane March 6.
On March 6, police put a loose manhole cover back in place at Church Lane and Popham Rd.
Patrol blocked off Griffen Ave. because of a fallen tree March 6.
Police notified the highway department about a fallen street signs at Secor and Ramsey roads as well as Fenimore Rd. and Ridgecrest West March 7.
Police placed a cone in a large hole located three feet away from the roadway on Greendale Rd. March 9. Police notified the highway department to file the hole to prevent pedestrians from falling into it.
Four car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.

Animals
A South Church Lane resident found a loose golden retriever in her yard March 4. Police reunited the dog with its owner.

A Lebanon Rd. resident found a loose dog in her yard March 8. Police reunited the dog with its owner and issued a summons to the owner.

Lost and found
Police found a cell phone on Scarsdale Ave. March 6 and returned it to its owner.

Firefighters
On March 3, firefighters responded to a Hampton Road carbon monoxide alarm, where the residents confirmed that all occupants, including pets, had already vacated the premises. The residents mentioned that the boiler in the home had been non-functional and had been repaired the day before using temporary parts. A permanent repair was scheduled to be performed by the plumber the following day. Firefighters entered the structure and detected carbon monoxide levels of 100 parts per million (PPM) on the first floor. Firefighters donned protective equipment and investigated the source of the carbon monoxide in the basement. There, levels exceeding 120 PPM were found in the utility room, where the gas-fired boiler was located. The boiler was promptly shut down. Additional readings within the home revealed levels of 50 PPM on the second floor and 40 PPM in the attic. Con Edison Gas was notified and dispatched to the scene. Meanwhile, firefighters initiated positive pressure ventilation to remove the carbon monoxide from the structure. After initial ventilation efforts, they confirmed that the levels were gradually decreasing. Upon arrival, Con Edison personnel evaluated the gas-fired appliances and determined that the boiler was the source of the carbon monoxide leak. A Con Edison representative red-tagged the boiler to prevent its use. Firefighters continued ventilation efforts until carbon monoxide levels returned to zero throughout the home. The findings were communicated to the residents, who were instructed to keep the boiler off until the plumber completed the necessary repairs.

On March 3, firefighters assisted with a car accident on Barker Lane and Mamaroneck Rd.

On March 6, firefighters investigated a burning odor in a Ferncliff Rd. house. After investigation, it was determined to be a bag of fertilizer in the area. However, during the investigation, personnel found one circuit breaker tripped and notified the owner to have an electrician check the circuit. The tripped circuit was not the source of the odor.

On March 7, firefighters assisted with a car accident on Scarsdale Ave.

On March 7, firefighters were dispatched to a small rubbish fire at Supply Field on Heathcote Rd. The fire was partially extinguished upon arrival. Firefighters used a pressurized water can to completely extinguish it. The consumable material consisted of cardboard boxes, paper and aerosol products.

This report covering police and fire department activity from March 3-9 has been compiled from official information.

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GeorgeFieldArrested: On Feb. 23, police conducted a traffic stop of a blue four-door sedan due to speeding on Post Rd. The driver – Luis E. Aguirrepanama, 27, of White Plains – ended up being arrested on charges of using a rented or loaned vehicle without an ignition interlock device, second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver and speeding. These charges were issued after police checked the defendant’s license and realized it had been revoked and that an interlock device restriction had been issued. Following the defendant’s arrest, he was released on his own recognizance and issued an appearance ticket for Village Justice Court.

Domestic matter
A mother requested a welfare check of her three children who were staying with their father in Quaker Ridge Feb. 18. The father told police he and his ex-wife have shared custody of the children, and each parent is entitled to 10-minute phone call with the parent whom they are not staying with during such visitations. During that day’s call, the father alleged that the mother began talking with the children about their father; so he cut the conversation short. Police checked on the kids – the son was sleeping in his bed and two daughters were OK but seemed upset. The mother was informed.

Trespassing
On Feb. 18. A Circle Rd. resident reported that someone moved his outdoor chairs around his patio and utilized his grill with propane tanks in the overnight period. The resident thought the person did this in an effort to stay warm.

Disorderly behavior
On Feb. 21, a customer was cursing with workers at Village Hall. Workers called police but managed to deescalate the situation before police arrived. The issue had nothing to do with Village matters, workers said. Police asked the customer to leave Village Hall.

Safety
The security staff of a doctor who lives in Scarsdale reported that a former patient was making verbal threats against the doctor Feb. 17.

Police conducted burglary patrol this week and advised several residents that their garage
doors were open, which posed a security risk.

Photos
A woman in Village Center reported a man was taking photos of the Village and of her, she believed, and she did not like it, Feb. 23. The man said he was taking pictures of the Village and “expressing his constitutional right.” Police separated the individuals and asked them to go their separate ways.

Cars and roadways
On Feb. 17, tress fell on Obry Rd. and Sherbrooke Rd. The highway department was dispatched. Con Edison was called where wires were affected. The Village-owned tree on Sherbrooke Rd. hit a fence and caused damage.

On Feb. 17, police blocked a section of Weaver St. while New Rochelle officials and Con Edison removed a fallen tree on wires.

A street sign at Palmer Ave. and Mamaroneck Rd. blew off its pole. Police removed the sign from the roadway and contacted the highway department Feb. 17.

The highway department was called to fill a pothole on Mamaroneck Rd. Feb. 17.

A wooden fence blew into the road on Weaver St. Feb. 17. Police notified authorities in New Rochelle as it was on the New Rochelle side of the street.

Con Edison was notified about a low-hanging wire on Webster Rd. Feb. 17.

Workers parked a white van in a Church Lane driveway while looking for an address Feb. 18. Police advised them to move the van so the resident’s nanny could leave the driveway.

On Feb. 18, police notified the highway department about a damaged “no parking” sign on Garth Rd.

On Feb. 18, police reported a Mamaroneck Rd. pothole to the highway department for repair when a driver sustained a flat tire after driving through it.

A driver with a smoking car engine pulled into the public safety parking lot to wait for a tow Feb. 19.

A car hit a street sign and affected wires at Popham Rd. and East Parkway Feb. 20. Police notified the highway department and Con Edison for repair.

Police notified Verizon about a low-hanging wire on Madison Rd. Feb. 20.

Police helped a driver with a disabled car on Mamaroneck Rd. Feb. 21.

A caller reported a low-flying drone might be interfering with pedestrians in Village center Feb. 21. The drone was gone when police arrived.

On Feb. 22, police conducted a traffic stop after observing a driver utilizing a cell phone while driving on East Parkway.

The 43-year-old Yonkers driver’s license was determined to have been suspended. Police issued appropriate summonses.

Police notified Verizon about a low-hanging wire on Carthage Rd. Feb. 23.

A driver hit a pole on Post Rd. Feb. 23. Police called Con Edison for pole evaluation and a tow for removal of the car.

Village code
Police told a solicitor on Carthage Rd. that he needed a permit to solicit in the Village Feb. 17.

On Feb. 18, police told a job site manager that he needed to have a work permit available and on display while conducting work and closing the roadway at Harvest Dr. and Mamaroneck Rd. The manager did have a work permit but he had not given it to his workers for display.

A Burgess Rd. resident complained of noise from a constantly-running generator at a neighbor’s construction site Feb. 23. Police observed to generator to be powering equipment needed to keep the site from flooding. Police advised the resident to contact the building department with her complaint.

Lost and found
A wallet was found on East Parkway Feb. 17.

On Feb. 21, a Post Rd. resident reported the loss of one of his firearms Feb. 21.

On Feb. 21, a person reported that a lost cell phone was pinging at a Chesterfield Rd. address. The resident claimed she was not in possession of any lost phones. Nearby neighbors claimed the same. Police advised the person to contact the service provider.

On Feb. 22, a caller reported finding a gold earring on Chase Rd.

Firefighters
A branch was hanging on wires on Corell Rd. Feb. 17. Firefighters notified Con Edison for removal.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Palmer Ave. Feb. 17.

Firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway Feb. 17.

A steam boiler malfunctioned in a Garth Rd. building, and firefighters ventilated the space Feb. 18.

Firefighters helped McDonald Place residents change smoke detector batteries Feb. 18.

A boiler was vibrating and shaking in a School Lane structure Feb. 19. Firefighters recommended calling a plumber.

A boiler malfunction was dumping water onto a Lyons Rd. basement floor Feb. 19. Firefighters helped pump water and recommended calling a plumber.

On Feb. 22, firefighters asked the highway department to respond to Cayuga Rd. for a sewage backup.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Ardmore Rd. Feb. 22

A propane tuck was leaking gas on Nelson Rd. Firefighters assisted with a controlled burn to burn off the remainder of the propane from the tank Feb. 23.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Feb. 17-23 has been compiled from official information.

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7 ElevenStolen:On Feb. 27, a 7-Eleven employee on Scarsdale Ave. reported a customer ate food in the store without paying for it and left the location.

Identity theft
On Feb. 24, a Harwood Court resident reported four fraudulent transactions due to stolen credit cards.
On Feb. 26, a Parkfield Rd. resident reported fraudulent charges on one of his credit cards from Dec. 34, 2024 to Jan. 31, 2025. Four charges were in the name of a former gardener fired on Nov. 3, 2024, and two charges were in the name of an unknown person.
On Feb. 28, an Olmsted Rd. resident reported that numerous American Express accounts were fraudulently opened in his name. Cash was withdrawn from one of the accounts, and American Express was investigating.

Speaker
A speaker was abandoned on a resident’s property on River Rd. Feb. 28. The resident said he would dispose of it Feb. 28.

Windows
Broken windows were found on a second-floor property on East Parkway Feb. 28. Police accompanied a bank manager to investigate the broken windows.

Help
Police locked an Edgewood Rd. front door for a resident who was in the hospital Feb. 28.

Scofflaw
On Feb. 25, police encountered a driver with scofflaw status due to unpaid parking tickets on Scarsdale Ave. The driver thought the tickets had been resolved; however, Village Justice Court revealed otherwise. Police helped the driver contact court employees to clear the tickets.

Accidents
Two car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.

Dog
A loose dog was dropped off at headquarters March 2. Police contacted the owner, who sent a neighbor to pick up the dog.

Village code
On Feb. 24, a Burgess Rd. resident reported noise from a neighbor’s construction equipment was keeping her and her family awake. Police issued a Village code summons for the noise violation.
On Feb. 27, noise from a generator used to operate a pump at the Burgess Rd. construction site was causing noise in violation of Village code. Police issued a summons.
On March 1, police removed an illegally posted sign from Brookby Rd. and issued a summons.

Firefighters
On Feb. 24, smoke from a cooking pot filled a Wayside Lane house. Firefighters removed the pot of burnt food and ventilated the house.
On Feb. 27, firefighters investigated a Sheldrake Rd. house for possible carbon monoxide. The resident said a chimney sweep company reported signs of corrosion in the exhaust vent for the water heater, which might allow carbon monoxide to escape. Firefighters determined that the corrosion had not fully penetrated the ductwork. They metered the areas while the unit was in operation and determined that no carbon monoxide was escaping. They advised the resident to contact an HVAC company to replace ductwork as necessary.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a carbon monoxide leak in a Fox Meadow Rd. house Feb. 28.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway March 2.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Feb. 24 – March 2 has been compiled from official information.

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TipJarStolen tips: An East Parkway business manager advised that someone stole a tip jar from the business on Feb. 10. It contained an unspecified amount of tips.

Wheels
An East Parkway man reported that someone tried to remove his car’s wheels and caused damage to the car Feb. 12. He said that when leaving his job located in the Bronx, he found multiple wheel locks missing on his rear tires. A tire was damaged as a result of the wheel lock removal. He then said he was unsure if the damage occurred at work or overnight when he was parked in Freightway Garage. Garage video surveillance was reviewed, with negative results. The man was advised to contact NYPD to report the incident.

Teens
An East Parkway business advised there were two disorderly teens in the store who were refusing to leave Feb. 14. Police advised the kids to leave the business, and they did without incident.

On Feb. 14, a caller advised that she believed a Scarsdale Ave. business sold alcohol to teens. Police went to the store and spoke with employees. They stated the individual in question provided an ID indicating he was 21 years old. The ID was then scanned into the store’s system, confirming the patron was able to purchase alcohol. Patrol canvassed the area and did not observe any youths in possession of alcohol.

On Feb. 16, a Scarsdale Ave. business reported that kids came into the store and attempted to purchase cigarettes with fake IDs. Employees reported the kids were causing a disruption. The youths allegedly loitered in the store without purchasing items and when asked to leave, they threw snowballs at the front door of the establishment. The youths
had vacated the area prior to patrols’ arrival.

Airtag
A Valley Road woman reported that she believed someone placed an Airtag in her car Feb. 10. She said an Apple Airtag had been following her for an extended period of time yesterday. Patrol checked the exterior of her vehicle and advised her to check her personal belongings. Nothing was discovered. Upon further speaking with her, it was determined it could possibly be an Apple glitch. At this time, she was advised to call Apple and advise them of what has been going on. Later, she called back and stated the Airtag had been her friend’s.

Cars and roadways
On Feb. 10, while conducting traffic enforcement at the intersection of Sprague and Nelson roads, police observed a vehicle traveling east that failed to stop at the posted stop sign. Police initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Sprague and Johnson roads. The driver identified himself with a NYS driver's license. A DMV check yielded a suspended status. The operator denied having knowledge of the status. Police issued two summonses in regard to the violations.

On Feb. 10, police responded to a car accident at Post and Popham roads. One driver was found to be driving with a suspended registration. A summons was issued in regard to the violation.

Policed advised the driver of a maroon SUV to park his car somewhere else because it was blocking a resident’s driveway on Post Rd. Feb. 11.

A car ran out of gas on Mamaroneck Rd. Feb. 11. Police called a tow for the car to assist with getting more gasoline for the car.

On Feb. 14, police came upon a car stuck in a snow bank on Secor Rd. Upon performing a
registration inquiry on the vehicle, police discovered that the license plates were expired and were registered to another motor vehicle. Police issued summonses in regard to the violations. Police then made multiple attempts to assist the driver with extricating his vehicle from the snow bank with negative results. Additional help was called.

On Feb. 14, police initiated a traffic stop on Post Rd. the driver was issued summonses for speeding and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Police notified Verizon about a fallen wire on Walworth Ave. Feb. 15.

The highway department cleared a fallen tree from Bypass, a fallen tree from Park Rd. and broken branches from Popham Rd. in the overnight period from Feb. 16 to 17.

Village code
On Feb. 11, police issued a verbal warning to a solicitor on Rural Dr. who could not produce a permit for solicitation in the Village.

Animals
A person complained of a dog off leash near Edgewood School Feb. 12. The dog and its owner were gone when police arrived, but the crossing guard said the off-leash dog is an ongoing violation. Police advised the crossing guard to inform the owner of Village code next time the owner and dog are present.

Lost and found
A driver reported losing a license plate in the Village Feb. 13.

Firefighters
On Feb. 10, people got stuck inside a stalled elevator at the Scarsdale train station. Firefighters opened the elevator manually, and safely evacuated the occupants. They put the elevator out of service.

On Feb. 11, firefighters helped Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps move a patient from a bedroom to the ambulance in Edgewood.

Firefighters assisted with a car accident involving a car into a pole on Brewster Rd. Feb. 13.

On Feb. 13, firefighters assisted Walworth Avenue residents with a reported issue with the main electrical panel, with sparking wiring. Firefighters found a basement circuit, adjacent to the electrical panel, that was water compromised and arcing. The resident was alerted to the condition, and he had isolated the electrical service via the main electrical breaker prior to firefighters’ arrival. Firefighters observed visible electrical arcing for the circuit but found no signs of fire or smoke. Firefighters were able to locate and isolate the circuit while also restoring power to the rest of the structure. Firefighters advised the resident to leave the circuit off until a licensed electrician could correct the issue. The resident contacted an electrician for a response to assess the circuit.

On Feb. 15, firefighters checked a stovetop gas leak at a Mamaroneck Rd. house. The gas was turned off, and the resident was advised to call a plumber.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Ardmore Rd. Feb. 16.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Feb. 10-16 has been compiled from official information.

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