SHPD: Con Ed Impostor, Ruptured Gas Line

The following information was supplied by the Sleepy Hollow Police Department.

Alcohol to Minors Arrest

On Dec. 7 at 11:11 p.m. police arrested a 19-year-old from the Bronx on an active warrant. He was charged with unlawfully dealing with a child, having purchased an alcoholic beverage for a 16-year-old.

Con Ed Scam

On Dec. 8 at 9:42 a.m. a Clinton Street resident reported to police she was part of a telephone scam. She said she was contacted by a Con Edison imposter who told her she owed $204.86 in past dues. She filed a claim with Con Ed and her credit card company. Blotter entry made at the request of the claims departments. 

There was a case Patch reported on earlier this week involving Water Department impersonators coming to someone's door, being let in and allegedly stealing cash. . 

Dog Returned Home, Thanks to Chip

On Dec. 8 at 11:45 a.m., a caller to police reported finding a tan Wheaton terrier on the Old Croton Aqueduct near Gory Brook Road while running. There were no identifying tags on the dog. Dog was photographed by police. Caller said they would keep dog until owner was found. Police notified surrounding jurisdiction. Sleepy Hollow Animal Hospital was able to track down owner with chip implanted in dog and the dog was reunited with its owner.

Ruptured Gas Line

On Dec. 10 at 6:44 p.m., County Control dispatched the fire department for a ruptured hissing gas line at 40 Kendal Avenue on the second floor. Officers sent and Con Edison emergency service on the scene. Lieutenant Anthony Bueti reported Con Ed would be handing the problem.

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