Burglar says stolen items were bequeathed to him
A Bedford Hills resident, male, 66, was arrested Saturday, May 25, at 6:49 p.m., on Adams Street, Bedford Hills, charged with home burglary. Police say he is related to the homeowners and entered their house through a rear window to remove items belonging to his deceased aunt that he said she gave him; the homeowners disagreed. Police saw him leaving the residence carrying two large trash bags stuffed with the deceased woman’s belongings. These items were temporarily taken into evidence to be logged and then returned to the complaining parties. The man was held in custody and transported to the Westchester County Department of Corrections. He appeared in court May 29.
Failed field sobriety tests
A Bedford Hills resident, male, 35, was arrested Tuesday, May 28, on Bedford Road, Bedford Hills, after police saw a car with significant front-end damage traveling on Bedford Road near Norm Avenue. A traffic stop was initiated at Woodland Road. The driver immediately admitted he had been drinking alcohol and was coming from his girlfriend’s home. He told police the front-end damage to his car occurred when he struck something in Mount Kisco. Due to a strong odor of alcohol on his breath and slurred speech, field sobriety tests were conducted; he failed the tests. The man was arrested and brought to headquarters for processing. His car was towed. At headquarters, the man was issued four tickets, including DUI. It was soon learned he had a prior conviction for driving while intoxicated 10 years ago. He was released on his own recognizance and scheduled to appear in court June 19.
Mother and two children saved from smoked-filled home
A mother and two children were rescued from a smoke-filled home after police responded Friday, May 31, at 2:46 a.m., on Park Avenue, Bedford Hills. Three people were reported trapped inside. On two officers arrival, the children’s mother could be seen in distress hanging out of a bathroom window. She confirmed two children were still inside. Entry was gained by kicking in a rear door; once inside, officers encountered a heavy smoke condition with poor visibility. Following the cries of a child, they found the 10-year-old and pulled him from the house. Bedford Hills firefighters arrived and entered while police broke windows and removed air conditioning units to locate the second child. Climbing on a low ledge, officers accessed a window to rescue the 9-year-old. All three survivors were transported to Westchester Medical Center by Katonah Bedford Hills Ambulance Corps to be treated for smoke inhalation. Bedford Hills firefighters quickly extinguished the fire which was not found to be suspicious.
Monday, May 27
5:44 a.m. — An officer improvised a 30-foot cord to lasso a snapping turtle and guide it to safety on Bedford Road, Bedford Hills. The turtle was released in a woodsy area adjacent to a water source.
Tuesday, May 28
5:44 a.m. — A resident of Pea Pond Road, Katonah, complained to police about loud music coming from a home located across the pond. Officers went to that residence and spoke with a female who was described as uncooperative although she agreed to turn the music down. The complainant was advised to call back if the noise continued.
1:35 p.m. — A caller on Babbitt Road, Bedford Hills, advised police of an injured coyote they saw heading into the woods behind Fellowship Hall. The caller directed police to the area where the coyote was last seen; police looked for the animal but couldn’t find it. The caller was advised to call back if it returned.
Wednesday, May 29
2:46 p.m. — A resident of East Field Drive reported what appeared to be a utility scam. They described receiving a call from a utility representative who said they were coming to his home to remove his meter for nonpayment. He said he always pays his bills on time and was referred to another number. The person answering said they were a representative of a different utility. The resident hung up but was besieged with more messages from the original caller who continued to threaten removal of the resident’s meter until the resident said he was calling the police. There were no more phone calls. A report was made for documentation.
Thursday, May 30
6:29 a.m. — A resident of Burbank Avenue, Bedford Hills, reported a neighbor’s dogs barking incessantly for over half an hour. An officer went to the address and saw two dogs contained by electric fencing. They barked when they first saw him but soon were quiet. The officer noted in the log they were not a nuisance.
7:23 a.m. — Police and emergency personnel went to a home in Bedford Hills for a report of a male, 77, unresponsive but breathing. Bedford firefighters were on-scene when police arrived and were engaged in emergency procedures. The man’s daughter said he had suffered stomach pain and taken medication. He was transported to Northern Westchester Hospital by Katonah Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Friday, May 31
13:53 p.m. — A broken romance between young teens brought police to the Fox Lane Middle School campus to assist with an issue between students. Police said a young couple broke up and, over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the girl’s friends began sending the boy messages threatening physical violence. Police said none of this messaging occurred while the students were on school property. A report was made for documentation and police said school authorities will address the incident.
Saturday, June 1
5:10 p.m. — A female, 9, who fell off a horse at a home in Bedford Hills was transported to Northern Westchester Hospital for an arm injury. When police arrived, the child was on the ground and being attended to by Bedford Hills firefighters, who stabilized her until Katonah Bedford Hills Volunteer Corps medics arrived on scene.
6:30 p.m. — A female homeowner/landlord on Buxton Road, Bedford Hills, contacted police to discuss possible issues she foresaw arising in leasing property to a potential tenant, who was male. When the man arrived to check out the unit, she “didn’t like his vibe,” she told police. The landlord Googled him and discovered things that caused her anxiety about his possible tenancy, the woman said. Police advised her to have no further contact with the man and, if he inquired again about the apartment, she should say it was already rented.
12:03 p.m. — Custody issues were discussed when officers went to a residence in Katonah after a man sent his current wife to pick up his children at a park for a hand-off from his first wife, the children’s mother. This triggered a situation resulting in an angry conversation between the women. The current wife, who reported the incident, said the mother was irate at seeing her and complained she hadn’t brought a booster seat to transport one of the children. The first wife was not present to be interviewed. A report was made for documentation only.
This report was made from official reports provided by the Bedford Police Department.