Sunday morning driver charged with DWI
On Sunday, June 16, at 9:35 a.m., a male, 57, from Stamford, Conn., was arrested on Deer Park Road, Katonah, charged with DWI.
An officer on patrol observed the man traveling at a slow rate of speed and followed him from the Route117 Bypass to the Saw Mill River Parkway and then onto Cross River Road; the driver was observed losing control and nearly striking the center median. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver was observed to have glassy eyes and slurred speech, and there was an exceptionally strong odor of alcohol on his breath, according to police. He told the officer he had consumed two beers. Numerous empty beer cans were observed inside the car.
The man was placed under arrest and brought to headquarters for processing. Due to a language barrier, a Spanish speaking officer was summoned from Westchester County Police.
Seven summonses were issued. The driver was scheduled to appear in court June 25. His car was towed by Pratow Towing and he left the police station in a cab.
Tuesday, June 11
12:49 p.m. — A recreational vehicle was reported as disabled and blocking traffic on Pinesbridge Road, Mount Kisco. Bedford Police arrived on scene and met with the operator who said they had stepped out of the vehicle to get directions and realized their keys were locked inside. A tow was requested to provide lockout service; the driver was assisted and was able to drive the vehicle away.
3:06 p.m. — Police met with a staff member at the Harvey School in Katonah, who reported another staff member said in a recent conversation that “the world would be a better place without them.” Police spoke to the person in question. She said there was a misunderstanding and she did not pose a threat to herself. She agreed to speak with a mobile crisis team.
6:28 p.m. — A caller on Christopher Road, Bedford, reported there were peacocks on their steps. An officer arrived and shooed them off the premises.
Wednesday, June 12
1:26 p.m. — A female came into police headquarters to report an argument with her husband; the couple are separated but live in the same home. She said he drove off with a car she owns which he has been driving. She wanted him to remove the plates but he refused. She told police their disagreement was verbal only, and a New York state domestic incident report was completed for documentation.
2:23 p.m. — A male, 62, from Bedford Hills, was transported from his home by Katonah Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps to Northern Westchester Hospital. Police said he was unconscious but breathing on their arrival.
Thursday, June 13
2:01 a.m. — A male reported vomiting behind an auto repair business on Bedford Road, Bedford Hills, told police he was fine. He identified himself as a 63-year-old from Wingdale and said he didn’t want any assistance.
Friday, June 14
10:45 a.m. — A dog was reported loose in the Katonah Shopping Center on Katonah Avenue. The dog initially evaded capture by the dog control officer. The officer was able to coax the dog out from under bushes where it was hiding, but before the officer could nab it, the dog took off. Police said the dog could not be located.
Saturday, June 15
10:31 a.m. — Two husky-type dogs were reported roaming unleashed on Beechwood Road, Bedford Hills. Police spoke with a neighbor who said he thought one of the dogs returned home and that the owner was looking for the second one. That dog was located by the owner with the help of police on Church Street.
2:52 p.m. — Police went to the Verizon Wireless store on Bedford Road, Bedford Hills, after a manager reported a female was in the store and refused to leave. The manager told police she argued with employees and had been asked to leave several times. She told police she was unhappy and wanted to speak with the manager. Police asked her to leave the store and she did as requested.
3:07 p.m. — A resident of Millbrook Road, Bedford, reported there was a bear on their property and that it went into the garage. The bear left the area prior to police arrival, and police were unable to locate it.
7:48 p.m. — A pair of peacocks were reported loose on South Bedford Road, Bedford Hills. Police were unable to locate them.
11:39 p.m. — Officers went to a residence on Harris Road, Bedford Hills, after a couple argued about walking their dog. The woman said the couple had been arguing about money and other domestic issues. They told police they would remain in separate rooms for the balance of the night.
Sunday, June 16
11:35 a.m. — A male was reported entering an unoccupied home on Lakeside Drive, Katonah. Police spoke with the homeowner, who said he used a ladder to climb in a second-story window after accidentally locking himself out of the house which is under construction.
10:59 p.m. — A caller on Post Road, Bedford, reported an animal stuck under his car. He told police he had been driving on Interstate 684 and thought he hit an object that damaged the undercarriage. By the time police arrived he said he changed his mind and didn’t want them looking under his car and the man left the area.
— Eve Marx, The Recorder staff writer
This report was made from official reports provided by the Bedford Police Department.