Man found dead after apparent lawnmower mishap
On Saturday, Sept. 7, at 4:32 p.m., Police and Katonah Fire Department personnel responded to a location on Croton Lake Road, Bedford Hills, for a report of an unresponsive man by a pond. He was found lying on the lawn; part of his leg was detached as well as a severed index finger. They also saw a shredded left boot and work gloves, and a lawn mower a short distance away leaning against a stone. Police applied a tourniquet and CPR was initiated before it was determined the man was deceased. His wife told police she saw him mowing the lawn shortly before she called 911. She said he had a prior medical condition. The medical examiner’s office was notified to take over the scene.
Katonah man arrested for disobeying a court order
A resident of Katonah, male, 48, was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 4:49 p.m., on Katonah Woods Road, charged with criminal contempt and disobeying a court order. Police say he went to his parents’ home and knocked on the back door despite an existing court order prohibiting him from the property. Police met with his mother at the residence and she said her son was on the back deck. He told police he was aware he wasn’t supposed to be on the property. He was arrested on scene at which time police say he was in possession of a powdery substance and behaving erratically. An ambulance was requested and he was taken by Katonah Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps to Northern Westchester Hospital where medical staff determined he wasn’t a danger. He was brought back to headquarters where he was processed and transported to court in Mount Kisco for arraignment. A judge placed him on a hold with a $1,000 bail and he was transported to the Westchester County Department of Corrections in Valhalla. He is to appear in court Sept. 4. A New York state domestic incident report was completed.
Monday, Sept. 2
1:23 p.m. — A female teenager was reported missing from her home in Bedford Hills by her grandmother, who was also reported as missing the first day of school. Police utilized a family court pin that located her in several locations in the area. They were contacted later in the day by the grandmother who said she was in White Plains with the teen in family court.
11:36 a.m. — Bedford Police responded to the Byram Lake reservoir near Oregon Road for a report of a capsized boat, a person possibly stuck in the boat, and a possible injury. On their arrival North Castle Police and Armonk Police were already on scene providing medical care and their assistance wasn’t needed. No additional information was provided.
5:15 p.m. — A caller reported a young child wandering on its own on Millertown Road, Bedford. Police arrived and spoke with the caller who said the child returned to its home. Police went to the home and spoke with the parents who said they were in the process of moving and hadn’t locked the door, and the 2-year-old wandered out. The child was in the mother’s arms when police spoke with the parents. The parents were reminded to keep the doors locked.
Tuesday, Sept. 3
11:51 a.m. — Two students were involved in a collision in the parking lot at Fox Lane High School. One driver struck an unoccupied car belonging to another student while attempting to park. Police say both cars were drivable and nobody was injured. The parents of the two students would be notified of the incident by school authorities.
2:55 p.m. — The Bedford dog control officer spoke with a man who said while jogging on High Street, Katonah, he was approached by a dog that bit or scratched him. The reporting party took pictures of the dog and claimed to know where it lives. The dog control officer went to that residence and spoke with the homeowner who said they have a dog, but that wasn’t their dog. Records show no dog that looks like the dog in the picture is licensed to anyone at that address.
Wednesday, Sept. 4
4:18 p.m. — A male youth running on Cherry Street, Katonah, was reported as suspicious. Police searched the area with negative results.
7:24 p.m. — Management at a nail salon on Bedford Road, Bedford Hills, reported a man inside the shop refusing to leave. Police arrived and saw the man on a couch. He was using the landline of the salon to make calls. He told police he is homeless and was using the salon’s phone to fix an error at his bank. He left when the officer asked him.
11:32 p.m. — A resident of Bedford Hills, female, 52, reported her foot was stuck in her bed and she required assistance. Police and Katonah Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps arrived and found her foot was stuck between the box spring and the mattress. Her foot was freed and she refused further assistance.
Thursday, Sept 5
11:35 a.m. — The operator of a pickup truck traveling on Guard Hill Road, Bedford Hills, was issued two summonses for loose cargo and unsecured load.
3:34 p.m. — A caller at the Bedford Memorial Park on Greenwich Road, Bedford, reported a woman wearing an army vest who was acting in an odd manner. Police arrived and saw her seated at a picnic bench. She appeared to be “chanting.” The officer observed she appeared to be living out of her car. The woman said she didn’t need help and police left the area.
Friday, Sept. 6
6:50 a.m. — A dog reported abandoned at the dog park on Beaver Dam Road, Katonah, was not abandoned, police say. They spoke with its owner who said he was with the dog at the park the evening before; the dog refused to leave with him, so he left it. The officer helped him get his dog and no further action was taken.
Saturday, Sept. 7
12:21 a.m. — A resident of Baldwin Road, Bedford, reported her burglar alarm was activated and she thought someone might be inside the house. Police checked the exterior and interior and found no problem. The caller said she was new to living in the house and was still getting used to its sounds and noises.
1:40 p.m. — A caller reported a man riding a child’s vehicle on Katonah Avenue, Katonah, which they found suspicious. Police spoke to a man operating a “Power Wheels” Jeep Hurricane to check its safety. Police said there was no problem.
Sunday, Sept. 8
2:55 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a man in a wheelchair in front of Kohl’s on Bedford Road, Bedford Hills, soliciting money. He told police he was trying to raise funds for his basketball team. He said he would leave the area.
5:37 p.m. — A road rage incident was reported by a Katonah resident; she said the incident happened on Interstate 287 westbound. The reporting party said a red sedan got too close to her and then pulled out in front and stopped short. She was advised to report the incident to the New York State Police because the incident occurred in their jurisdiction.
9:05 p.m. — Police went to a residence in Katonah after a female, 28, was reported by family members in need of an ambulance. On their arrival, officers spoke with the parents who said their emotionally distraught daughter punched a window resulting in lacerations to her arm and wrist. They said prior to the window, she went around the house breaking things before they called 911. She was transported to Northern Westchester Hospital by Katonah Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps for care and evaluation.
11:44 p.m. — An animal was reported screaming in the parking lot of the Blue Dolphin restaurant on Katonah Avenue, Katonah. Police saw an injured raccoon; there was a second raccoon on scene who was either trying to help the injured one or kill it. As there was no safe place to safely dispatch the injured wildlife, police decided to let nature take its course and no further action was taken.
— Eve Marx, The Recorder staff writer
This report was made from official reports provided by the Bedford Police Department.