Bedford Police Report August 11-17

Youngster scratched by a rooster

On Thursday, Aug. 14, at 7:29 a.m., a woman reported that her child, 4, was scratched by a rooster on Christopher Road, Bedford Hills. She said the rooster lives nearby. Police observed some scratches on the child’s thigh. The mother declined medical attention (she said the school nurse would look at it) but requested that the incident be documented. Police spoke first with the landscaper on the chicken’s property, who put them in touch with the homeowner, who said he would speak to his landscaper to keep the rooster better contained.  

No peddling without a permit 

On Saturday, Aug. 16, police arrested a resident of White Plains, male, 22, with peddling in Katonah. Multiple people notified police that day about two men, one described as having a mustache, soliciting for a pest control company. That man was spoken to by police who advised him he would need a permit to peddle. He said he understood; his company was notified and said they would get the required permits, but they did not comply. A second man who works for the same company was also cited the same day for peddling in the area. Police say he is 23 years old and from Jefferson City, Mo. Both men are scheduled to appear in Bedford town court Sept. 16. 

Monday, Aug. 11

3:28 a.m. — Police went to an address in Katonah in response to state police’s request for a welfare check on one of the residents who persistently calls 911. No further information was provided.

10:04 a.m. — A previous resident of Katonah who moved from her home on Cherry Street requested a police report for handbags she said went missing during her move to Queens and Florida. The handbags were packed in a box marked “Insured Items” and the box was delivered in early June. The woman’s husband signed for it without opening it. Only in late July did the woman discover her handbags were not in the box. The mover who insured the items said her claim came in too late; her homeowner’s insurance said they might be covered by them if she could provide a police report. The requested paperwork was completed for documentation.  

6:25 p.m. — Dirt bikes reported making a ruckus in Katonah were gone prior to police arrival.  

Tuesday, Aug. 12

3:59 a.m. — A burglar alarm at a business in Bedford Hills was accidentally tripped by an employee who had arrived to open the store for business.  

12:10 p.m. — Police assisted a resident on Lakeside Drive, Katonah, to gain entry to the home after the mother was accidentally locked out with two young children inside. Entry was made through a window with the use of a door ram. 

Wednesday, Aug 13

9:56 a.m. — A resident of Cortlandt Manor, female, 91, was in Katonah in her vehicle when she was observed by a Westchester EMS medic reading MapQuest directions. He thought she might be experiencing an altered mental status and asked to use her phone, which he used to call her son. Her son spoke with his mother who then passed the phone to the medic. The son said he thought his mother sounded like her normal self and capable of driving home without assistance.  

10:32 a.m. — A blue Prius was reported driving in circles and missing a wheel on Bedford Road, Bedford Hills. Police located the described vehicle parked in a business parking lot. The operator was located inside. He told police he remembered driving over a patch of grass but didn’t realize a wheel was missing. The operator said he was in medical treatment and taking a lot of medication. A medic arrived and said his glucose levels were very low. He was taken to Northern Westchester Hospital by Katonah Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps for evaluation.  

Thursday, Aug. 14

11:56 a.m. — A resident of Croton Lake Road, Bedford Hills, came to headquarters with his minor son to report his son’s website was hacked by a fake vendor or client. The teenager said he provided this party with access to his IP address. The information was passed on to detectives. Police said the involved family had no financial loss at the time.

2:21 p.m. — Police went to a home in Bedford Hills to assist a woman with her father, 89, who has dementia. 

8:53 p.m. — A woman on Harris Road, Bedford Hills, reported trouble with her neighbor’s dog. She said building management ordered that the dog be muzzled when outside and the owner could not walk it on a retractable leash. The woman said the dog was outside unmuzzled and the leash conditions are not being observed. Police referred the matter to the dog control officer and advised the woman to report her observations to building management. 

Friday, Aug. 15

10:41 a.m. — An employee at a business in Bedford Hills reported fraud because a business loan had been rerouted to an unauthorized account. She contacted the provider of the loan, a credit card company, and they told her two loan applications were submitted. It turned out one of them was fraudulent. Since then the loan has been frozen and police said whoever tried to get it never used it. The company is not out any money. A report was made for documentation. 

5:14 p.m. — Police went to a group home on Old Post Road, Bedford, for a report of an assault on a resident made by staff. They spoke to the alleged victim who denied anything had happened. There were no signs of injury or distress. The manager, who reported the incident, was advised nothing had happened. They said they would continue to look into the matter without police assistance.  

Saturday, Aug. 16

2:11 a.m. — A resident of Bedford Hills, female, 30, in labor, was taken from her home on Harris Road, Katonah, to Northern Westchester Hospital by Chappaqua EMS.

10:31 a.m. — Police went to a home in Bedford Village after a neighbor complained of loud screams coming from the residence. The man said his girlfriend was upset about the recent passing of her brother. Police spoke to the girlfriend who said she was just very upset but denied needing help. A New York state domestic incident report was completed.  

2:20 p.m. — A woman caught on camera stealing items from CVS on Bedford Road, Bedford Hills, might have been identified by another law enforcement agency after multiple CVS managers in the county submitted video. Footage from the Bedford Hills store will be provided to Bedford Police to determine if she is the same person. Detectives are investigating. 

Sunday, Aug. 17

11:58 a.m. — A male, 19, agreed to be taken to Northern Westchester Hospital by the Katonah Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps after he and his mother argued. Police said the teen was emotionally upset. 

8:58 p.m. — Police went to a home in Bedford Hills after a woman who is divorcing her husband became upset because he took their children out to dinner and didn’t tell her. Police contacted the father who said he’d bring the children home soon. Police said there is no separation or custody agreement in place. Communication between the two was advised.

This report was made from official records provided by the Pound Ridge, Bedford, Lewisboro and county (Mount Kisco) police departments. Mount Kisco is compiled by Martin Wilbur, all others by Eve Marx.