Bedford Police Reports April 21-27

By Eve Marx

Women arrested after alleged harassment

On Friday, April 25, at 1-:30 p.m., a resident of White Plains, female, 47, was arrested at police headquarters on allegations she stalked and harassed a Bedford resident for nearly a decade. She was charged with failure to appear in court for prior convictions. Her alleged victim came to headquarters after he saw her driving past his home several times that day. He said she followed him and pursued him, attempting to have a conversation after he and his girlfriend were out for dinner. He told police she pursued him in her vehicle and he drove to the police station to make a report; soon after, she followed him inside the building where police arrested her. She was seen by a judge and remanded to the county jail after she was unable to make a $975 bail. She was expected to appear in court April 30. 

Youth arrested

On Wednesday, April 23, at 4:08 p.m., a juvenile male from Bedford was arrested at the Fox Lane High School administration building, charged with violent behavior. The day before, school security reported to police a physical fight between two male students on school property after school hours. Police say the two have a history of disliking each other. No injuries were reported and the nature of the argument was not reported. Only one boy was arrested and was released to a third-party guardian. Disciplinary actions for the combatants have been left up to school authorities. The arrested youth was to appear in juvenile court in White Plains on April 29. 

Monday, April 21

10:20 a.m. — Police responded to a report of an irate customer at a car wash on Bedford Road, Bedford Hills. An employee said a woman was using the vacuum service without paying and that her membership was canceled in March. When confronted, she lost her temper and then drove off. Police advised the employee to call them again if she returns.

9:19 p.m. — A caller from The Farms Road, Bedford, reported a man dressed all in black walking the streets at night. Police contacted the man who said he lives in the neighborhood and was wearing his work clothes, which are black. He was warned of the danger of wearing dark colors and walking in the dark, but said he was unconcerned.  

11:52 p.m. — An officer on patrol observed a car with its engine running, the running lights on and the driver’s side front door ajar at a dealership on Bedford Road, Bedford Hills. The key fob was not observed. An employee of the dealership was contacted who said the car was serviced but not returned to the proper lot. The officer turned off the engine but was unable to lock the car. 

Tuesday April 22

3:20 p.m. — Two employees were reported fighting at a septic cleaning business on North Street, Katonah. Police spoke with one of the men (the other had left) who said he and a coworker argued over what time it was appropriate to leave work. There was some shoving and punches were thrown. The reporting party refused medical attention despite being punched in the face. Their boss was contacted and told police he knew about it and had witnessed the fight. He told both men to leave for the day and return to work tomorrow. Police left a voicemail for the other man to contact them to report his side of the story. 

5:36 p.m. — A driver was given a summons after he told police he lost control of his car and struck a tree and a stone wall while traveling on Guard Hill Road, Bedford. He admitted to driving at an accelerated speed. His car was towed and the owner of the stone wall was notified of the property damage. 

Wednesday, April 23

11:51 a.m. — Contaminated soil was reportedly dumped on police property following a dispute between two North Salem men. Police say the two disagreed over a load of soil, resulting in one of them bringing it to Bedford and dumping it on what is police property. The matter has been referred to the town building department and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Police. The highway department was also notified and a report made.  

Thursday, April 24

12:07 p.m. — A barefoot man was reported by a caller on Guard Hill Road, Bedford, who also mentioned a disabled vehicle. Police located a man with a van with a flat tire. The operator said he was making a delivery but help was on its way. Police did not observe the man to be barefoot.

2:17 p.m. — A young man who fell and hit his chin at the DeCicco Family Market on Bedford Road, Katonah, declined medical assistance. 

5:03 p.m. — Two loose goats were reported on Succabone Road, Bedford Hills. Police say they were gone on their arrival.  

Friday, April 25

 2:14 a.m. — A male, 73, was found bleeding on the floor at his home in Bedford by police and a Bedford Fire Department medic. He said he fell. He refused medical attention for a cut on his foot and asked only to be assisted back into bed.  

8:44 a.m. — A female, 96, was assisted by police and Katonah Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps at her Bedford home. Police were contacted by her son-in-law who said he’d received a call from a visiting nurse who found his wife’s mother on the floor, unable to get up. She complained of pain to her left leg and medics on scene took over. No further information was provided.

2:21 p.m. — A resident of Bedford Hills, female, 86, was transported to Northern Westchester Hospital for medical evaluation by Katonah Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps after falling while getting out of bed. 

Saturday, April 26

3:39 p.m. — Bedford Police assisted Westchester County Police at a residence in Mount Kisco after a juvenile student was reported posting pictures of their bruises on social media. All details related to the incident are being investigated by Westchester County Police.  

3:53 p.m. — A man wearing a ski mask was reported as suspicious as he walked on Haines Road, Bedford Hills. Police located him wearing the mask around his neck. He said he’d recently been released from the hospital and was walking home but got lost. An officer offered him a courtesy ride which he accepted. 

Sunday, April 27

5:47 p.m. — Wires down and smoke were reported on Hook Road, Bedford. Bedford firefighters were on scene; the power was cut and the utility notified.  

8:22 p.m. — A resident of The Farms Road, Bedford, reported they were watching TV when someone began banging at the door. It’s unclear whether the caller responded. Police searched the perimeter of the home and checked all the doors and windows which were found secure. Nothing was observed out of order.