Scarsdale Police Blotter: Drug Arrests and Identity Theft

Monday, Nov. 21

2:32 p.m. — An unknown person reportedly kicked in a small portion of an outdoor fence on Lincoln Road. 

Tuesday, Nov. 22 

12:41 a.m. — A Valley Road resident reported that a dark-colored Sedan had pulled into an out-of-town neighbor's driveway and remained on the premises for a period of time with no discernible purpose. The caller told police that the home was near Red Maple Swamp, which patrol noted as a common site for illegal drug sales. Police arrived and canvassed the area, and found a shattered rear and basement window, as well as a damaged deck banister. No forcible entry was discovered. Police noted that it was possible that the damage had been inflicted from falling tree limbs and contacted the homeowners to verify their findings. 

7:24 p.m. — A Good Samaritan found a lost credit card at Lange's Deli and delivered it to police.

Wednesday, Nov. 23 

9:28 p.m. — Police arrested three individuals for unlawful possession of marijuana while parked in front of a River Road residence. Patrol responded to reports of a car parked for a prolonged period of time and witnessed a member of the party throw a small object from the vehicle. Smoke was obserbed leaking through the vehicle, and police could smell burning marijuana. Athough two members of the party denied smoking or possessing marijuana, they changed their story after further questioning to state that only one party, the individual who had tossed the cigarette from the vehicle, was engaging in any illegal activity. An inspection of the car yielded two glassine bags, one containing a portion of antidepressant Alprazolam and the other holding a green leafy substance. A marijuana clip was also found in the back seat. Both parties admitted to having smoked marijuana in the area and "finishing off the clip" on River Road. All parties were transported to police headquarters. Two were proccessed, brought to Village Court and released on $180 bail. The third passenger had not been involved in the drug use and was released.  

Friday, Nov. 25

10:32 a.m. — A caller from Old Orchard Lane told police that American Express had informed her that an unknown individual had used her credit card to purchase a $2,000 Lanova computer.

12:36 p.m. — A Montrose Road resident received a mail statement from Victoria's Secret informing him that he had spent $989.87 in-store with a Victoria's Secret credit account. The complainant said that he had not lost any credit cards or opened an account with Victoria's Secret. The boutique's customer service line verified that the purchase had been made in Harlem, N.Y. The complainant also stated that he had received letters from Target, Macy's and Burlington Coat Factory telling him that his credit application was denied. He had never applied for credit at any of these stores. The unauthorized accounts were cancelled. 

3:04 p.m. — A caller from Kensington Road reported that an individual attempted to steal $16,000 from his account at a Citibank in Brooklyn. The individual had apparently also ordered 150 checks in the complainant's name. All checks and credit cards were cancelled and credit reporting agencies notified. 

Saturday, Nov. 26

8:45  a.m. — An unknown party vandalized Freightway Garage with black-colored spray paint and sandpaper discarded on the ground. 

3:19 p.m. — A nanny told police that she suspected another nanny of stealing her purse while they were both on the Crossway Field tennis court complex. According to the complainant, she was missing a driver's license and two gift cards valued at $100. Police checked the grounds and did not find the property. 

Sunday, Nov. 27

12:42 p.m. — A Foxhall Place homeowner received three phone calls in the early morning —  one at 12:30 a.m., the second at 1:26 a.m., and a third at 1:42 a.m. A voicemail was left in Spanish following the caller's third attempt. Police traced the number and spoke to a man who stated that he had been dialing the wrong number while trying to contact his ex-wife after a few drinks. The man informed police that he'd delete the incorrect contact information from his cell phone immediately. 

7 p.m. — A Carthage Road was contacted by Bloomingdale's fraud department in Chicago, telling her that someone had charged $4,849.30 of merchandise using a credit card in her name. The Chicago police reportedly arrested the woman. 

Tuesday, Nov. 29

9:39 a.m. — A coyote sighting was reported on Saxon Woods Road. Concerned that the coyote was nearing a nursery school, patrol notified its director to inform them of the animal's presence. 

10:55 a.m. — A complainant from Parkfield Road presented himself at dispatch to report that he'd received a series of harassing text messages. 

1:34 p.m. — A disoriented female was reported wandering through the Lange's Deli parking lot, searching for her car. Police arrived and deemed the woman to be in sound mental and physical health. 

5:13 p.m. — A Valley Road homeowner received possibly fraudulent checks.

6:11 p.m. — Three wheels were stolen from a car parked in the Christie's Place garage. 

8:36 p.m. — A caller from Brite Avenue reported that his credit card had been fraudulently used. 

Wednesday, Nov. 30

3:40 a.m. — A Cayuga Road resident stated that he had received several threatening text messages. 

8:26 a.m. — A coyote was spotted on Secor Road. Police did not find the animal.

11:43 a.m. — A caller from Ogden Road told patrol that she had lost various jewelry items. 

Thursday, Dec. 1 

3:33 p.m. — A loose white and brown dog was seen running on Chase Road and Christie Place. 

4:52 p.m. — Police received multiple calls from children at Scarsdale Middle School, who continued to call despite stating that they had erronously dialed the number. Police spoke with a custodian, who confirmed the situation.

10:29 p.m. — Burgess Road residents reported that their neighbors' two dogs were consistently barking in the background. The dogs were brought inside without any incident.

Friday, Dec. 2

2:03 a.m. — A Ridgedale Road complainant stated that a group of youths had driven past his house while honking the horn, and had thrown three items onto his lawn.