Husband assaults wife at home
A man, 35, was arrested Aug. 15 at 2:05 p.m. at his home on Succabone Road in Bedford Hills. He was charged with assault after his wife reported he struck her several times with a closed fist. She was outside the residence on police arrival, holding their child in her arms. Police observed a large welt under her eye. Her husband was placed under arrest and transported to headquarters. She left to seek medical treatment. He was charged with third-degree assault and child endangerment. A full stay away order of protection was issued and a New York State domestic incident report completed. Child Protective Services were contacted. He was scheduled to return to court Aug. 21.
Man wanted on warrant arrested after snowblower purchase
A Port Ewan, N.Y., man, 34, was arrested Aug. 14 at 3:20 p.m. at police headquarters, charged with grand larceny. Police said that in November 2021, the man illegally used a credit card to purchase a snowblower at a business on Bedford Road in Katonah. An employee of the business took the credit card number over the phone. The first card offered was declined but a second card was accepted. The man came in shortly after to collect the equipment. Not long after that, the employee received a call from someone who said their credit card had been used by an unknown person for an unauthorized purchase. Police investigation revealed the suspect who evaded the police. After a warrant was issued for his arrest, he turned himself in and was processed and released. He is scheduled to appear in court Aug. 28.
Safety tip: Don’t drive in flip flops
Police responded to a two-car collision at 9:47 p.m. Aug. 18 near the Bedford Diner on Bedford Road in Bedford Hills. The operator of one vehicle said they were stopped at a red light when rear-ended by a car behind them. That operator of the other vehicle said their foot slipped off the brake due to their flip flop footwear, causing the car to collide with the one in front of it. Neither party was injured and neither car required a tow. Police facilitated an information exchange and no citations were given.
Monday, Aug. 12
11:10 a.m. — A woman who lives on Wood Road in Bedford Hills reported a verbal dispute with their neighbor. The caller said the neighbor keeps talking to her against her wishes. Police asked if there was a keep-away order in place and the caller said there was not. An officer attempted to contact the neighbor without result. The caller was advised not to engage and to call the police if there were further problems.
10:31 p.m. — An injured deer was reported on Long Ridge Road in Bedford. The deer was gone when police arrived.
Tuesday, Aug. 13
11:11 a.m. — A 97-year-old man reported that he fell at his Bedford home. He told an officer that he lost his balance while taking out the trash. The man was taken by Katonah Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance to Northern Westchester Hospital for evaluation.
12: 51 p.m. — A 69-year-old man was taken by Katonah Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance to Northern Westchester Hospital after falling and scraping his leg. He said he recently had surgery and was unsteady on his feet.
10:21 p.m. — A lift assist was provided to a Bedford who uses wheelchairs. The person said they fell while trying to get into one chair from another. A Bedford firefighter and police helped the person into bed.
Wednesday, Aug. 14
11:27 a.m. — A man who lives on Harris Road in Katonah asked police to take a look at a dead rat found on his patio. He told an officer he suspected it was the work of a neighbor. Attempts to contact the neighbor were unsuccessful. A report was made for documentation only and the caller told police they would be installing a security camera.
10:39 p.m. — A Katonah man, 52, was arrested in Depot Plaza, Bedford Hills, charged with driving while intoxicated. Police patrolling in the area observed him stop at a red light and then drive very slowly before making an incorrect left turn. A traffic stop was conducted and the operator appeared inebriated. He failed a series of field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest. Asked how much he had been drinking, the man said he had consumed two beers. His car was impounded and he was issued two summonses. Police gave him a courtesy ride home.
Thursday Aug. 15
1:01 p.m. — Police checked on a person living on South Beechwood Road in Bedford Hills after a Meals on Wheels volunteer said no one came to the door. Police said the resident didn’t want assistance.
Saturday, Aug. 17
1:29 p.m. — Police responded to a family argument at a home on Bulls Head Road in Bedford. A woman said she and her husband fought over a purchase he made. He said she grabbed him. Their daughter attempted to intervene and one of the parties called 911. The county crisis team was contacted and a New York State domestic incident report was completed.
10:09 p.m. — A caller on Greenwich Road in Bedford reported needing help after being locked out of the house. Police and Bedford firefighters arrived and discovered an unlocked garage door; the called was able to gain entry to the home. No further assistance was needed.
Sunday, Aug. 18
9:02 a.m. — A 76-year-old woman from Bedford Hills was taken to Northern Westchester Hospital by Katonah Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance after she lost consciousness in her bathroom.
—Eve Marx, The Recorder staff writer
This report was made from official reports provided by the Bedford Police Department.