Incident Insider
Strange mail, suspicious behavior, and a Dalmatian on the loose
BY EVE MARX, BLUE-RIBBON BLOTTER WRITER
Incident Insider: Scarsdale Police Reports Nov. 25-Dec. 1, 2024
A Jeep and a Jaguar
A Jeep and a Jaguar collided Nov. 25 at Popham Road and Church Lane. Nobody was injured. Police facilitated a friendly information exchange.
That’s not graffiti
Graffiti was reported Nov. 25 on Brite Avenue by the Scarsdale Rec department. Police on arrival said it wasn’t graffiti but chalk from a previously played game. They advised the markings weren’t permanent and could easily be washed away. Additional patrols were added to the area.
Strange mail
A Putnam Road caller Nov. 25 reported receiving “strange mail” addressed to a company that appeared to be using his address. He told police he’s purchased items from this company in the past. He said they’ve never tried to open an account using his information and he’s not at any financial loss.
Suspicious behavior
A Griffen Avenue caller Nov. 25 reported a blue and white rental van pulled into her driveway; the operator got out and climbed over a rock wall into her neighbor’s yard. The caller found this behavior highly suspicious. Police say a package was delivered to the neighbor’s home.
A caller on Johnson Avenue Nov. 26 said a man on a bicycle kept stopping in front of his home. The man when approached said he was delivering a package but the caller doubted this response. The man was gone prior to police arrival. They combed the neighborhood looking for him without result.
Shell game Someone threw an egg at a resident’s car.
Egged
A caller Nov. 27 on Meadow Road said someone threw eggs at her car. No damage was reported to the vehicle.
No ‘For Sale’ signs permitted
A caller on Haverford Avenue Nov. 28 complained a village code was being violated because House For Sale signs were posted outside a listed property. Not just one sign was reported posted but two.
Couple locked inside a closet
A caller Nov, 28 on Fenimore Road reported hearing a woman screaming that she was locked inside her home on the second floor. Police responding said a man and his wife were trapped inside their closet but his mother let them out. No police assistance was needed at this time.
Keep it down! Partiers played their music too loudly.
Party people chastised
Loud noise was reported on Kensington Avenue Nov. 28. Police on arrival heard music coming from the rear of the property. Patrol spoke to the resident who said they would lower the volume. Two hours later police received another complaint of noise coming from the same residence. Police went to the home again and were assured the music would be turned off.
Hey there, Coyote!
A caller on Brite Avenue Nov. 29 reported a coyote on their property. They wondered if it was healthy. Police arrived and saw the coyote who appeared to be in excellent health and acting normally. It did not approach the officer or display any sign of aggression so police left it alone.
Have you spotted this dog? A Dalmatian is at large. (No word on where the other 100 are.)
Big spotty dog on the loose
A Dalmatian was reported running loose on Sprague Road Nov. 29. The caller said the dog was still wearing a leash. Police looked for the dog without result.
Found wallet
A wallet found on East Parkway Nov. 29 was returned to its rightful owner.
Flaky experience while buying event tickets
A Wakefield Road caller Nov. 29 reported she was attempting to purchase tickets to an event; while she was completing her transaction she noticed a discrepancy in the event’s location and was also asked to provide information she thought unnecessary. She became suspicious and stopped making the purchase. She contacted her bank because she had given away personal information and asked that her account be monitored for suspicious behavior. She’s not out any money.
You hired him
A man was reported climbing a ladder Nov. 30 at the rear of a Mayflower Road home. Police arrived and saw a man wearing a black jacket coming from the back of the house; he was operating a gas-powered leaf blower. He told police the homeowner had contracted with his company to have the gutters cleaned. The homeowner verified this information and no further action was taken.
Following the letter of the law No, USPS does not stand for “Unknown, Suspicious Pilferer Seen.”
Not stealing
A Ridgecrest West homeowner Nov. 30 said a man wearing a baseball cap and a blue jacket stole a package off her front steps. The man, police said, was not stealing anything and in fact was a U.S. Postal worker delivering mail in the area.
Wear reflective gear or safety lights when rollerblading in the dark
A man was reported rollerblading on Post Road after dark not wearing safety lights. Police looked for him but didn’t find him.
Leg pain attributed to radio frequency radiation
A caller on Bell Road Dec. 1 told police a pain in her leg could be attributed to radio frequency radiation. She said she was in contact with her physician regarding this matter. She wasn’t seeking medical attention but wanted a report made of her allegation.
Pedestrian struck in the crosswalk
A pedestrian was struck by a car Nov. 25 at Popham Road and Depot Place; the driver said they were traveling southbound on Depot Place making a left turn onto Popham Road when they made contact with a person in the crosswalk who said their head and neck hurt. The driver said their car’s bumper was damaged. The pedestrian was transported to White Plains Hospital.
Just beat it A vibrating egg beater brought firefighters to a homeowner’s door
Small appliance vibrating brings firefighters to the residence
Firefighters went to a residence on White Birch Lane Nov. 25 to investigate an issue with a gas appliance. The resident said the stove was making a strange noise. Police found a battery powered egg beater in a drawer under the stove that was vibrating. No hazards were detected at this time.
Confusion regarding right of way
Two cars collided Nov. 27 at Popham Road and Church Lane. One car actually was flipped on its side. One driver said they were stopped when an uninvolved vehicle allowed another car to proceed. Who was supposed to yield in the intersection became unclear. A male, 22, was transported to the hospital via ambulance.
Jeans and other items stolen
Petty larceny was reported from a retail store on Spencer Place November 26; what exactly was stolen was not included in the report. While police were collecting information about the theft, a second theft at the same location, this time of jeans, was reported. Police are investigating.
A light smoke condition
An oven fire Nov. 28 brought firefighters to a residence on Elm Road. The fire was out prior to police and fire department personnel arrival. There was a light smoke condition in the kitchen but nothing further.
This report was made from official reports provided by the Scarsdale Police Department.
Eve Marx
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Drawing the line Did a woman put a plant in her neighbor’s yard?
You’re fired!
Police went to a home on Hampton Road Nov. 12 to speak with the homeowner’s housecleaner who said she was abruptly let go and had no ride home. The homeowner said they’d argued (verbal only) and she was no longer satisfied with the cleaner’s services. Police mediated and the homeowner agreed to call a taxi to provide the cleaner a ride to her residence. The employee left in a cab without incident.
They did her dirty, maybe… A housekeeper called the police because she was fired but not given a way to get home.
Kids playing with the phone
911 calls were made to the police Nov. 13 from a home on Nelson Road. Police responding were met at the door by multiple residents who said it was children playing with the phone.
Somebody call 911 Kids accidentally summoned the police. Sorry, officer!
Unpleasable employer
A Mamaroneck Road resident Nov. 13 asked police for assistance after she fired her home health aide and wanted the woman removed from the residence. She said nothing in particular happened; she just wanted the woman gone. Police have noted this is a regular occurrence that always concludes with the home health aide’s agency telling the dismissed person to leave the house and that a replacement would soon be sent. The caller’s son was contacted; said he thought his mother would be fine on her own until a new aide came. The dismissed aide was given a courtesy ride by police to a location of her choosing.
House fire
Firefighters Nov. 13 responded to a report of a house on fire on Wynmor Road. They went to the two-story, 6500 square foot wood frame house with a finished basement where a light stream of smoke was observed throughout the interior. The culprit was wiring in the attic connected to the heating/cooling unit which had ignited at the control board. The fire was contained to the electrical housing although smoke carried to the first and second floors. The fire was extinguished prior to the fire department's arrival and the house was ventilated. The resident was advised of the findings and advised the heating/cooling unit would have to be replaced.
In a rush
Two cars collided Nov. 16 at Heathcote Road and Brookby Road. One car drove off. Police located that vehicle and the operator who said he left the scene because he was “in a rush.” No one was injured.
Blown open door causes alarm
A Richbell Road resident late at night Nov. 13 told police a door was open inside his home, triggering an alarm. At first he thought the wind blew the door open but then noticed another door leading to his basement was ajar. He was concerned someone was in the basement and called the police who checked the house and saw nothing amiss. A non-working camera on the premises was noted by police who advised the homeowner to get it replaced or fixed.
Assistance rendered
A truck driver needing assistance Nov. 14 at Meadow Road and Hutchinson Avenue was helped by an officer downloading an app on his phone to get to his Massachusetts destination. The driver expressed his appreciation and no further assistance was needed.
Found wallet
A detective walking on East Parkway Nov. 14 found a wallet. A patrol officer located the person who lost it and the wallet was returned.
Can you please tell me the time?
Police received a call Nov. 15 from an elderly woman asking the time. This came in as a 911 call. Dispatch reached out to the woman’s aide who said everything was fine and no emergency services were needed.
In her hour of need Police gave an elderly woman the time of day.
Better marital communication advised
An Evon Court caller Nov. 16 called police to say she couldn’t get in touch with her husband. She’d spoken with him the day before and he said he was returning home from a company meeting in PA. Police called his cell phone; he didn’t pick up. PA state police were contacted. They had no news. After numerous attempts to make contact, the husband called. He said he was fine and on his way home. Police advised him to provide better contact information to his wife the next time he went on a business trip.