Severely injured after leap from bridge
On Sunday, June 23, at 6:25 p.m., an unruly patron was reported at the Bedford Hills Memorial Park town pool on Haines Road. Police spoke with a lifeguard who said the female, 18, from Bedford Hills, is well known to the staff. He said that day she refused to follow directions and was arguing and causing a safety issue for other patrons. She left on her own when police arrived. The pool director said he would follow up with her parents. Less than half an hour later, police received a call about a female on the overpass bridge at commuter Lot 4 in Bedford Hills. It was the same female who had left the town pool. When an officer attempted to speak with her, she jumped from the bridge, suffering severe injuries after landing in the parking lot.
She was transported to Westchester Medical Center by Katonah Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps. No further details were provided.
Monday, June 17
12:50 a.m. — Two people were reported throwing clothing in the roadway on Bedford Center Road; on arrival, police saw a couple walking on the shoulder. In interviews, the individuals said they were homeless. They just had a snack at a nearby church and said they were struggling to find food and shelter. The county mobile crisis response team was contacted and the couple driven to a shelter to receive additional support. No further mention was made of the reported strewn clothing.
1:12 p.m. — Damage was reported to a construction trailer sitting for 10 years at the front of a property on Twin Lakes Road. The coordinator for an ongoing construction project and owner of the trailer, who made the report said the trailer had sat there undamaged until now. A trail camera he installed showed multiple teen males vandalizing the trailer. Images of the teens were sent to the Fox Lane school resource officer who identified three of the five males. School authorities are reaching out to the parents for restitution for the damaged trailer. The trailer’s owner remains uncertain whether charges will be pressed.
Tuesday, June 18
2:20 p.m. — A couple on Guard Hill Road, Bedford, walked into police headquarters to report threats made to them by a subcontractor. The individuals said they had already paid the subcontractor through a contractor hired to build a new deck. Despite the payment, the couple said the subcontractor continued to harass them, threatening to disrupt their daughter’s upcoming nuptials, and taking out a mechanic’s lien against the residence. Police advised this was mainly a civil matter, but due to the harassment and verbal threats, they advised the couple to contact police if the individual returns to the property.
10:27 p.m. — A resident of Stone Hill Road, Bedford, told police he had left his wallet after taking a rideshare from Grand Central Terminal the previous night. He said he only realized he lost his wallet the following morning. He was able to make contact with the driver who said he had his wallet, but then the driver stopped taking his calls and has not called back. The man requested a police report to provide to the ride share company so they can handle the matter.
Wednesday, June 19
5:55 p.m. — A male, 1, who accidentally swallowed a small amount of bleach was transported to Westchester Medical Center by Katonah Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Police on arrival said the baby was conscious and crying. The parent said the child accidentally knocked the bottle and the liquid poured on his face and some of it was ingested.
Saturday, June 22
12:35 p.m. — Broken glass was reported in front of a home on Lake Marie Lane, Bedford Hills. On arrival, police saw a broken mailbox and some glass that possibly could have been from bottles thrown out a car window. Ring camera showed two unfamiliar cars in the parking area but neither of them was shown making contact with the mailbox and the images were too grainy to determine license plates. No further action was taken.
9:37 p.m. — A male, 17, was reported missing by his parents on Long Ridge Road, Bedford. His father said he left the house midafternoon. Police located the son at a restaurant in Harrison where he was participating in work training.
Sunday, June 23
10:49 a.m. — A male, 5, was found wandering by himself on South Bedford Road near Interstate 684. On police arrival he was in the care of good Samaritans. The boy, who the family said has an autistic disorder, was in Bedford with family members for a therapeutic horseback riding lesson at a facility on Succabone Road. His grandmother who was with him at the riding lesson told the police he just ran off. Police said he was unhurt. His grandmother collected him from the police and said they planned to return to their home in New Jersey.
— Eve Marx, The Recorder staffer.
This report was made from official reports provided by the Bedford Police Department.