Incident Insider
Car vandalism horror, 107-year-old woman needs help with hearing aids, child stuck in a swing, and more.
BY EVE MARX
Rampage of criminal mischief overnight
On Sept. 2, multiple callers reported their car windows were smashed overnight. All reporting parties said their vehicles were rummaged through but nothing of value was taken. A caller on Fox Meadow Road reported windows on both of his cars parked in the driveway were smashed and the cars rummaged through. A caller on Brewster Road said his nanny informed him his car was rummaged through as well as her boyfriend’s. Multiple Brewster Road residents said their car windows were smashed. A Dobbs Terrace caller said the window of her son’s car was smashed. At least two Cambridge Road callers reported their car’s rear windows were smashed overnight. Similar incidents were reported throughout the morning on Cohawney Road, Chesterfield Road, Putnam Road, Olmstead Road, Greenacres Avenue, Fenimore Road, Kingston Road, Thies Court, Ridgecrest North, Brite Avenue, Ridgecrest East, Mohican Trail, and Mamaroneck Road. A Park Road caller said her security cameras picked up two men in her driveway but her cars were not disturbed. A Rochambeau Road resident and a Cooper Road resident also captured images on their home security cameras of two and sometimes three men attempting to break into their vehicles. Police are in possession of all security footage regarding these incidents, which are under investigation.
Wanna see my gun?
Two White Plains women Aug. 26 were walking in the afternoon on the path connecting Farley Road to Stevens Street in White Plains when a young man in his twenties dressed in black with a do-rag said to them, “I have a gun. Do you want to see it?” The man then walked off on Stevens Street. White Plains and Scarsdale police searched the surrounding streets with negative results.
Sticky substance
A caller on E. Parkway Aug. 26 reported a sticky substance adhered to a mailbox that appeared tampered with. An officer responding saw it spread across the mail slit. Most of the sticky substance was removed by the officer, who notified the postal police and also the post office.
Barking their heads off
Dogs were reported barking incessantly Aug. 26 on Coralyn Drive. A police officer parked outside the location for five minutes but heard no barking. They spoke to the homeowner about the complaint but no further action was taken.
Fraudulent charges
A Corell Road resident Aug. 26 reported they were a victim of identity theft; they came to headquarters to report receiving a letter from a debt collection company saying they owed $500 to a casino they’d never visited. Police advised the resident to dispute the charges. They’re not out any money.
Help with hearing aids
A Garden Road resident Aug. 26 requested police assist her with a problem with her hearing aids. The caller is 107 years of age. Her home aide told police they’d already contacted the caller’s daughter who said she would bring her mother to the doctor to get them fixed.
Maybe work on your driving, buddy
One person was reported injured in a two-car collision Aug. 26 in the vicinity of Christie Place and E. Parkway when a driver attempted to pass a parked vehicle but instead hit it. The driver, male, 55, reported back with knee pain and was transported to the hospital in White Plains.
Crypto fraud
A Riemer Road resident Aug. 27 came to headquarters to report they’d invested a considerable sum of money with a Crypto agent and believed they were scammed. The resident told police he’d learned the crypto agent was red flagged for deceptive activity in the past. He requested a report for documentation only and police advised him to contact the FBI.
Whole lotta noise overhead
An Oxford Road caller Aug. 27 complained to police about a drone being flown in the neighborhood so loudly “it puts leaf blowers to shame.” Police looked for the drone and its operator without result.
No fishing
A caller Aug. 27 reported kids fishing in the pond at Olmstead Road and Brewster Road. The kids were advised by police of the town codes and left the area.
Tossed flower pots
A Harwood Road caller Aug. 28 complained that someone tossed flower pots at his business. He said it happened overnight after business hours. He did not want to press charges and just wanted the incident reported for documentation.
Snack thief
Candy and chips were reported stolen Aug. 29 by a group of people from a store on Scarsdale Avenue. A clerk said the suspects, no description given, fled from the scene in a black car before police arrived. Three bags of snacks valued at $25 were taken.
Stuck in a swing
A four year old child was reported stuck in a swing Aug. 29 on Boulevard. Police, ambulance, and fire personnel arrived on scene and a police officer removed the child without incident. The child was in good health and did not require medical attention.
Bold coyote
A large coyote was reported Aug. 30 in the vicinity of Rock Creek Lane and Sycamore Road. The caller thought the animal “very bold” as it did not seem to care about regular traffic. The coyote was nowhere to be seen when police arrived.
Pants reported
A caller August 30 reported a man pushing a shopping cart in the vicinity of Saxon Woods Road and Black Birch Lane “with his pants down.” Ten minutes later an officer observed the man and said their pants were up. Within the next hour police received additional calls about a man with his pants falling down. The callers also complained he was in the middle of the street. Police came around again and saw the pants were in place and the person was pushing the cart on the side of the street.
There was a load of bull on Palmer Avenue and and Mamaroneck Road this weekend.
Keep your Frenchies at home
Two French bulldogs were brought into police headquarters Aug. 30 by a citizen who found them roaming in the vicinity of Palmer Avenue and Mamaroneck Road. The dogs were collared but not tagged. An officer brought them to the SPCA in Briarcliff where they were turned over to staff care. The owner’s identification was established and “Dogs at Large” summonses were issued to the owner and as well as the paperwork required for them to collect their dogs.
Stay on the sidewalk
A caller Aug. 31 reported a man possibly in need of assistance walking southbound on Post Road in the vicinity of the high school, walking in the middle of the road. He told police he didn’t need their attention. They advised him to stay on the sidewalk.
More identity theft
A resident came into headquarters Aug. 30 to report identity theft. Credit cards were opened in their name without their knowledge. He said he’d already contacted the issuing company who said they needed a police report to proceed with the cancellation. He not out of any money at this time.
Requests for booze
A caller Aug. 31 on Secor Road complained about a group of men the caller said were loitering near the “take it or leave it” pile, and asking for booze. On arrival, police spoke to a group of sanitation employees chatting in the area who said they were not aware of any individuals asking for alcohol.
Bend over
A parking meter was reported damaged or vandalized Aug. 31 on Chase Road. The meter was seen bent over in a position rendering it nearly parallel to the sidewalk. Police were unable to immediately determine how this happened and said the meter itself was undisturbed. The public works department was notified.
Loud parties
Two noise complaints were reported Sept. 1; both incidents occurred between 10 pm and 11 pm. A caller on Greenacres Avenue reported a loud party. Police went to the address and spoke to the host who said they would turn the music down. A caller on Harvest Drive also complained of loud music. That host also said they’d turn the volume down.
—Eve Marx
This report was made from official reports provided by the Scarsdale Police Department.