Bedford Hills man charged after domestic altercation
A resident of Chestnut Ridge Road, Bedford Hills, male, 28, was arrested Sunday, Aug. 4, around 6 p.m., at his home, charged with criminal obstruction of breath (strangulation). Police responded to a 911 call to the home where they spoke first to the man’s wife who said the couple argued about their young child. During the argument he began choking the woman and then elbowed her in the back of the head. Police saw marks on her neck although she refused medical attention. Her husband was placed under arrest and brought to headquarters for processing. He was arraigned in front of a judge and orders of protection were issued to his wife and child. The domestic hotline was contacted on her behalf as well as the mobile crisis team. He was released on his own recognizance and was expected to return to court Aug. 7.
Nuisance goats on the loose
A caller on Meetinghouse Road on Wednesday, July 31, at 2:36 p.m., reported two goats on the loose, one brown, one black, eating their newly planted flowers. Police on arrival saw the goats in the road. The caller said they belong to a neighbor. Contact with the goats’ owner was unsuccessful and a voicemail was left. The code enforcement officer was notified about the loose goats, which is a violation.
Monday, July 29
7:04 a.m. — Police went to a deli in Bedford Hills after a man was reported intoxicated and causing a disturbance. They spoke with the caller who said he had problems with his roommate whom he accused of being drunk. The roommate was on scene and did not appear intoxicated. Both men said their argument was verbal only. Police told them to avoid each other for a period of time to cool off.
9:17 a.m. — A man, 27, from Bedford Hills, was transported to Northern Westchester Hospital by Katonah Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps after he showed up at police headquarters irate, intoxicated, and saying he wanted to go to the hospital. A police officer rode in the ambulance with him and he was turned over to hospital staff for evaluation.
3:48 p.m. — An elderly female at a restaurant on Bedford Road, Katonah, was reported throwing a tomato and French fries at her server after being told her meal would not be refunded just because she was unhappy with it. Police first spoke with the server who said customer left. The woman came to headquarters and admitted throwing the food. Police advised her not to return to the establishment or she would be trespassed.
Tuesday, July 30
4:24 a.m. — A smoke shop on Bedford Road, Bedford Hills, reported their front glass window was broken. Police say an employee sleeping in the shop was awakened by the sound of breaking glass. He thought he heard three people but saw none and said the burglars fled in an unknown car. Money was grabbed from the register. Police said the employee waited an hour to report the incident. A report was made for the shop owner’s insurance company; they didn’t want to pursue the matter further.
7:56 a.m. — Smoke reported coming from under the hood of a truck on Old Post Road, Bedford, was caused by a backup battery malfunction. Bedford firefighters responding said there was no fire.
Wednesday, July 31
8:23 a.m. — A resident of Hook Road came to headquarters to report social media and telephone threats to his wife due to an ongoing legal matter. He was advised if his wife wished to make a formal complaint, she would have to come to headquarters in person. No further information was provided.
8:21 p.m. — Two customers were reported fighting at a restaurant on Old Post Road, Bedford. Police spoke with an employee who said the first customer became angry regarding a mistaken charge on his bill. After the mistake was rectified, the customer continued to be angry. Another customer attempted to intervene and the first customer yelled at him and shoved him. Both parties were gone before police arrived.
Thursday, Aug. 1
11:46 a.m. — A male, 45, homeless, was reported by someone on Church Street, Bedford Hills, to whom the man confessed he might self-harm. Police found him in an emotional state which he said was due to hardship regarding housing and lack of financial support. He was transported to Northern Westchester Hospital by Katonah Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
4:04 p.m. — A resident of Haines Road, Bedford Hills, reported an issue with a sanitation truck driver he said was in the wrong lane when he pulled into his driveway, nearly causing a collision. The caller followed the truck and spoke with the driver who apologized for his mistake. The caller, unsatisfied, began yelling. Nothing further happened and the incident was documented.
Friday, Aug. 2
10:32 a.m. — A boy, 7, from Bedford Hills, was transported from the camp at the Bedford Village Memorial Park on Greenwich Road, Bedford, by Bedford firefighters to the Westchester Medical Center after falling off a park slide and possibly fracturing his arm. His mother accompanied him in the ambulance.
12:11 p.m. — A girl, 4, from Katonah, was transported to the Westchester Medical Center by Katonah Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps from her home after being reported unconscious. Police say she was awake on their arrival. The parents said she had received a vaccination earlier that day which might have caused her severe lethargy.
Saturday, Aug. 3
4:07 p.m. — A man, 88, was pronounced deceased by the county medical examiner at his home in Bedford Village. Police say no foul play is suspected. He was found in his bedroom by his son-in-law who reported him unconscious. CPR and other lifesaving procedures were administered on a police officer’s arrival without results.
7:09 p.m.— A driver traveling on Cantitoe Street near Katonah Woods Road, Katonah, reported a large tree came down and fell on his car. He was uninjured but his car was towed from the scene.
Sunday, Aug. 4
2:51 a.m. — A caller on North Street, Katonah, reported an unknown dog in their garage. They thought it belonged to a neighbor and advised police they would hold it in the garage until the morning in hopes the owner would claim it. They later called the police to say the dog — black without a collar — was still there. The Bedford dog control officer came to retrieve the dog and transported it to the Briarcliff shelter.
9:52 p.m. — Police went to a residence on Milan Avenue, Bedford Hills, for a domestic
situation. Three officers were on scene, one Spanish speaking for translation. They spoke with an upset woman who said her step-grandfather, who lives in the home, argued with her about her boyfriend being there. No other family members said they had a problem with the boyfriend. She said her step-grandfather shoved her. He said he would leave and stay with his brother for the night. A New York state domestic incident report was completed.
— Eve Marx, The Recorder staff writer
This report was made from official reports provided by the Bedford Police Department.