New Jersey women nabbed for using counterfeit bills at DeCicco stores
Two women, both from New Jersey, were arrested July 19 at 6:16 p.m. by Bedford police at the North Castle police headquarters in Armonk, charged with petty larceny and criminal possession of a forged instrument. Police said the women, one 35, from Patterson, NJ, the other 42, from Elizabeth, NJ, made multiple visits to DeCicco grocery stores in the tri-state area where they used counterfeit $100 bills to make minor purchases, receiving legal currency in return. Police said store management put out an alert for the pair, who were first nabbed in Armonk. Multiple law enforcement agencies from around the region were notified of their arrest. Bedford police said the pair employed their scheme at the DeCicco & Sons store on Old Post Road in Bedford on July 12. The women were scheduled to appear in Bedford court July 24.
Monday. July 15
10:45 a.m. — A head-on collision was reported on Old Post Road in the vicinity of the Fox Lane campus area after one driver drifted into an oncoming car’s lane. That driver told police he had just finished a workout and felt disoriented, causing his car to veer. Both drivers reported minor injuries to their arms and were transported to Northern Westchester Hospital by Bedford firefighters. Both cars were towed. No citations were issued.
12:21 p.m. — A woman, 38, from Brewster who was in an emotional state was transported to Northern Westchester Hospital by Katonah Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance from Katonah Avenue in Katonah.
4:06 p.m. — A house was reported struck by lightning in Bedford on Rock Gate Farm Road. Bedford firefighters on the scene determined the incident resulted from a malfunction of an electrical box, not a lightning strike.
7:38 p.m. — A Washington Avenue, Bedford resident reported a possible burglary at their home. Two officers responded. A neighbor came outside to say they thought the caller’s home security system might have been activated by a bear observed wandering in the neighborhood. Police found an unsecured door. The interior of the home was checked, but nothing appeared to have been disturbed.
Tuesday, July 16
2:34 p.m. — A man, 27, from Bedford Hills was transported to Northern Westchester Hospital by Katonah Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance after his parents came to the police station to report their son, who was in the car parked out front, was having an emotional breakdown. Police spoke to the man, who appeared agitated and said his parents had upset him.
10:35 p.m. — A caller on Harris Road, Bedford Hills, notified police their vehicle had run out of gas. Police located a Jeep on the side of the road. A tow company was contacted and said they would bring gas to the stranded driver.
Wednesday, July 17
8:16 p.m. — A caller in the Jay Street commuter parking lot in Katonah requested assistance with a leaking propane gas tank used for camping. Katonah firefighters arrived and sealed the tank. No further assistance was required.
Thursday, July 18
6:30 a.m. — A Rome Avenue, Bedford Hills caller reported a possibly sick raccoon in their yard. They said it was hiding in the bushes. Police arrived but didn’t see the animal. The caller was told to call back if it returned. They did so at 10:33 a.m. and the police returned. The animal was visible and observed growling and stumbling. The officer used their service pistol to dispatch it with two rounds.
6:57 p.m. — A deer reported possibly injured and on the sidewalk on Cherry Street in Bedford Hills was gone before police arrived.
Friday, July 19
9:46 a.m. — A man, 56, was transported to Northern Westchester Hospital by Katonah Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance from Depot Plaza in Bedford Hills after a caller reported a heavily intoxicated man in the area. The man was said to be agitated and was briefly restrained by two officers for his and their safety.
Saturday, July 20
9:27 a.m. — Police went to a residence in Katonah on Old Cross River Road after a welfare check was requested by a male caller. At the residence police spoke with a woman who said the former owner of the home—the original caller—had come by the house unannounced, asking if he could still use the address as his legal residence in order to maintain his driver’s license. His request was denied and the current residents were advised to notify police if the person returned.
1:44 p.m. — A caller on Greenwich Road, Bedford, reported two propane tanks were missing from their family member’s unoccupied house, which is for sale. Police advised the caller that the propane company might have removed the tanks from the home. No further action was taken.
4:47 p.m. — A small fire was reported in the woods in Katonah in the vicinity of Mount Holly Road. On police arrival, Katonah firefighters were on scene along with a utility company official and extinguished the blaze. The caller said they had lost power when they saw the smoke. No further police action was needed.
Sunday, July 21
12:52 p.m. — A woman, 36, was transported to Northern Westchester Hospital by Katonah Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance after she was reported on foot in the vicinity of Huntville Road and Bedford Road, Katonah, appearing to need assistance. Police located her quickly; she appeared intoxicated and initially was uncooperative. They made contact with her husband, who said she was having personal difficulties and went for a walk. He said he tried to get her to return home, but she resisted.
3:59 p.m. — Two female complainants on Millertown Road in Bedford reported receiving unwanted texts and contact on social media from a former friend and co-worker. Police said the texts and comments in question were not threatening. The complainants were unable to provide the police with sufficient information for follow-up. Police are still investigating.
7:30 p.m. — A caller on Cartway Lane West in Bedford reported a suspicious incident in their neighborhood; they said their car alarm went off and, when they went outside to check, they heard a neighbor’s home alarm activated. Police spoke with the neighbor who said their security system regularly emits sounds, but they discovered their front door was wide open. Neither party reported anything missing from their homes or cars.
—Eve Marx, The Recorder staff writer.
This report was made from official reports provided by the Bedford Police Department.