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Police reports — May 25 to May 31, 2026

Jun 5
12 min read

LEWISBORO

Monday, May 25

9:20 a.m. — A black-and-white collie-type dog was reported running loose in a  park/playground area in South Salem. A tag on its collar indicated it was trained for medical service. The owner was located at the park entrance looking for the dog. They said they used to live in the area but moved to New York City and said this was the first time the dog had run away. 

4:00 p.m. — While patrolling South Salem, an officer was approached by a woman who said she found a golden retriever. Police saw a wet dog wearing a collar but no ID. The dog was brought to the South Salem Animal Hospital to check for a chip. Its owner was located and came to the hospital to collect their dog, but by then the hospital was closed and they were told to come back the next day. The owner was interviewed by the dog control officer as to how the dog got loose. They said the dog escaped while work was being done at the home. 

5:20 p.m. — A sick fox was reported in a yard in South Salem. Police observed it on a cement slab by the garage, not moving. The reporting party said it appeared to have just had a convulsion. Police advised it could be rabid and to let nature take its course. The reporting party said she would deal with it after it was deceased. 

6:45 p.m. — A husband and wife domestic dispute occurred in Goldens Bridge. The suspect was given a courtesy ride to the train station. The victim said she was going to family court in the morning. A New York state domestic incident report was completed. The victim contacted police the following afternoon to say he returned at 11 p.m. to sleep and was gone before she awakened. Police told her to contact them if there were further incidents. 

Tuesday, May 26

8:30 a.m. — Police went to Four Winds Hospital after staff reported a hospital  employee was physically assaulted by her spouse who followed her onto hospital grounds to strike her and possibly choke her. Multiple employees were witnesses. The victim, who left the scene in her vehicle and was followed by her husband in his own vehicle, later told police the couple are experiencing marital difficulties but this was the first time he’d been physical. She was advised to call 911 if further incidents occurred. A New York state  domestic incident report was completed. 

5:00 p.m. — A Waccabuc resident who fell down the stairs in front of her home, hitting  her head and injuring her hip, was taken to Northern Westchester Hospital by the Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps. 

Wednesday, May 27

10:15 a.m. — Police went to Hillside Avenue in Goldens Bridge after a woman reported coming home to find a minivan with Connecticut plates stuck on a hillside. The operator said he was making a food delivery when he reversed and went off the paved driveway. A tow was requested. 

5:00 p.m. — While patrolling Interstate 684 near Exit 6, police observed a road rage incident in progress at the light on routes 35 and 22 where one car raced alongside the other and the vehicles rubbed each other. The officer activated their lights and a traffic stop was initiated. Bedford Police arrived as it was now in their jurisdiction.  

Thursday, May 28

7:01 a.m. — A caller in South Salem reported a handbag containing a checkbook, a date book, medical records, a glasses case and other miscellaneous items tossed into the caller’s driveway, possibly from a car. Police attempted to contact the individual whose name was on the checks at an address on Stone Meadow Road without success. Police said they would try again later. 

9:10 a.m. — Police went to Soundview Loop, South Salem, for a possible attempted larceny. The woman showed video from her Ring camera of a masked man dressed in black attempting to open her locked car door. Other residents queried said they didn’t think any larceny attempts were made on their property. Later that day another resident contacted police to say a possible attempt was made at their residence. Police are investigating. 

Friday, May 29

1:05 p.m. — A car stopped in traffic in Cross River was rear-ended by another car. Both drivers declined medical attention. One passenger, who was pregnant, was transported to Danbury Hospital in Connecticut by ambulance for evaluation. One car was towed, the other was driven away from the scene. 

5:00 p.m. — A Katonah caller reported a bird flew into her woodstove through the flue. It was gone before the police got there. 

Saturday, May 30

10:30 a.m. — A large tree was reported blocking the roadway on Route 123. Police looked for it without result. It was observed later in the evening by an officer; the tree having fallen on wires strewn across the roadway. The utility was contacted and the tree removed. 

Sunday, May 31

11:40 a.m. — Police met with a grandmother at Four Winds Hospital who was hoping to get her very agitated granddaughter admitted. She said she tried working with the girl’s school and had taken her to the ER without result and brought her to Four Winds in desperation. Hospital staff explained the girl would have to be medically cleared first and she was transported by ambulance to Northern Westchester Hospital for evaluation. 

6:30 p.m. — A loose pony was reported on Cross River Road. A police officer guided it back to its own driveway leading to a barn on Honey Hollow Road where a woman bridled it and got it back inside the barn. 


MOUNT KISCO

Monday, May 25

12:50 p.m. — An officer on patrol in the 600 block of East Main Street observed a man known to him to have an outstanding arrest warrant. The man, 46, was taken into custody on the warrant, which charged him with second-degree obstructing governmental administration and resisting arrest, both misdemeanors, and disorderly conduct, a violation. The man was booked at the Green Street precinct and held for arraignment. He was released on his own recognizance.

3:45 p.m. — An officer responded to Glassbury Court to assist a man who had slid out of his wheelchair. The man was helped back into the chair by the officer and members of the Mount Kisco Volunteer Ambulance Corps. The man was not injured and declined any additional medical attention.

3:53 p.m. — An officer conducting an inspection of the Early Settlement Trail arrested one man and issued two summonses to another. The officer recognized one of the men as someone who had an outstanding arrest warrant issued by Mount Kisco Justice Court. The other man was observed throwing a can of Sprite into a wooded area and was also found in possession of an open can of beer. A 50-year-old man was taken into custody on the bench warrant charging him with trespass, a violation. He was arraigned in village court and released on his own recognizance. The other man was issued summonses for public consumption of an alcoholic beverage and littering, both violations. They are returnable to village court on June 25.

4:36 p.m. — An officer on patrol in Kirby Plaza observed a man known to him to have multiple open warrants and took him into custody. The man, 55, was found to have seven active warrants charging him with trespass, a violation. He was booked and held for arraignment. He was later released on his own recognizance.

Tuesday, May 26

12:49 p.m. — An officer responded to North Bedford Road to assist a woman who was having an allergic reaction after eating shrimp. The Mount Kisco Volunteer Ambulance Corps responded to take over care and transported her to the hospital.

Wednesday, May 27

12:59 a.m. — Officers responded to an apartment on Main Street on a report of a man in emotional crisis. EMS was requested when the man told an officer he wanted to harm himself. Westchester EMS responded and took the man to Northern Westchester Hospital for evaluation.

10:43 a.m. — A complaint was received of a traffic condition on Main Street at Croton Avenue due to work being done by Con Edison. A patrol sergeant responded and spoke with the Con Ed crew to facilitate a better flow of traffic past the work area.

Thursday, May 28

2:12 a.m. — An officer responded to a Spring Street residence to assist a man who was having trouble breathing. Westchester EMS also responded to take over care and transported the man to the hospital.

10:18 a.m. — An officer responded to Carlton Drive to meet with a resident who was the victim of a telephone fraud scam. A report was prepared. The matter was turned over to detectives for continued investigation.

11:21 a.m. — A woman called police to report that her laundry had been stolen from a laundromat on Lexington Avenue. Upon arrival, an officer learned the woman had located her laundry and did not need police assistance.

1:15 p.m. — Officers responded to a domestic dispute on Diplomat Drive. The dispute was verbal in nature only. A New York state domestic incident report was filed.

4:19 p.m. — A woman arrived at the Green Street precinct to report that she was concerned that her brother was tricked into co-signing for a mortgage for another person, which is now affecting his credit. The officer was able to speak with the brother who said he knowingly co-signed for a friend because he wanted to help her out. The initial complainant was advised that there was no criminal behavior involved and the issue was not a police matter.

4:35 p.m. — A woman came to the Green Street precinct to submit bank statements associated with an ongoing fraud investigation. The detective investigating the fraud wasn’t available so an officer accepted the documents and prepared a report to document that they had been submitted as requested.

11:28 p.m. — A noise complaint was received from Foxwood Circle. A resident told an officer that her upstairs neighbor has been dropping heavy objects on the floor to annoy her. The upstairs resident denied doing so and said his neighbor may have heard his dog jumping off the bed. 


POUND RIDGE

Wednesday, May 27

7:59 a.m. — One commercial vehicle driver traveling on Westchester Avenue was issued three summons: two for no DOT numbers displayed on the carrier’s door; and one for inadequate rear lights. 

10:38 a.m. — A man was transported from his residence on Autumn Ridge Road to Northern Westchester Hospital by the Pound Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Corps.  No further information was provided.

2:00 p.m. — A letter was left for an Eastwoods Road resident regarding a complaint made from an unidentified party regarding the use of gas-powered leaf blowers their landscapers was alleged to have been using while working on their property. No landscapers or equipment were observed in use on police arrival. 

2:30 p.m. — A complaint was made regarding landscapers using gas-powered equipment at a residence on Trinity Pass Road. Police saw battery powered equipment in use.   

4:32 p.m. — A Patterson Road woman was taken by ambulance to Northern Westchester Hospital. No further information was provided.

7:00 p.m. — Complaints were made about a Pheasant Road resident’s use of landscaping equipment in violation of local ordinance. Police went to the location but saw no violations. 

9:00 p.m. — A driver on Westchester Avenue was picked up on radar going 53 mph in a 30-mph zone. They were ticketed. 

10:25 p.m. — The utility company was notified of wires down on Stone Hill Road. The road was closed until repairs could be made.  

Thursday, May 28

7:15 a.m. — A driver doing 55 mph in a 30-mph zone was ticketed on Westchester Avenue. 

9:00 a.m. — A complaint about landscapers was made on Gorge Lane. Police say the landscapers had left prior to their arrival. 

9:45 a.m. — A woman was transported from her home on Hoyt Road to Stamford Hospital in Connecticut by ambulance.  No further information was provided.

12:00 p.m. — A tree fell down striking eight vehicles on Westchester Avenue. No injuries were reported. The highway department was notified to remove the tree. Police reported significant damage to multiple vehicles. 

12:45 p.m. — A letter was left for an Eastwoods Road resident after someone reported their landscapers were using gas blowers in violation of local ordinance. 

1:00 p.m. — A suspicious incident reported on Westchester Avenue is under investigation. No further information was provided.

5:19 p.m. — A Hoyt Road man requested a lift assist. 

6:15 p.m. — A driver traveling 55 mph in a 30-mph zone was ticketed. 

Friday, May 29

1:15 p.m. — Drivers on Westchester Avenue reported parking in handicapped spots were asked to move their vehicles. 

Saturday, May 30

9:30 a.m. — A caller on Honey Hollow Road reported a car was blocking their driveway. Police couldn’t locate the offending car. 

9:30 a.m. — A driver reported driving erratically on Hack Green Road in a black pickup was unable to be located by police. 

1:00 p.m. — A Westchester Avenue man was transported to Stamford Hospital via Pound Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Corps.  No further information was provided. 

8:00 p.m. — The utility was notified about low hanging wires on Long Ridge Road.  

Sunday, May 31

4:30 a.m. — A Salem Road woman was taken by ambulance to Northern Westchester Hospital.  No further information was provided.

11:45 a.m. —Debris reported obstructing the roadway on Stone Hill Road was gone prior to police arrival. 

6:38 p.m. — Three summonses were issued to a driver on Westchester Avenue for failure to obey a traffic device, no inspection sticker and broken glass. 


BEDFORD

Elderly man cited for harassment, physical contact 

A North Salem man, 77, was given a ticket to appear in court June 10 after his alleged part in an altercation about 1:01 p.m. on Adams Street, Bedford Hills. He was charged with harassment and physical contact after causing a traffic condition by double parking. An employee of a business went outside and told him to move his car when he began yelling, police said. The employee filmed him doing this and then walked back inside. The man followed and the employee continued filming at which time the man smacked the phone out of the employee’s hand; the phone was not damaged. The complainant said he wished to pursue charges. 


Human making animal noises 

On Sunday, May 31, at 10:52 p.m., an Anderson Road caller told police that a teenage male was on her property making animal noises. Police looked for the man without result.  

Monday, May 25

3:50 a.m. — Police responded to a domestic call at an apartment on Rome Avenue, Bedford Hills, after the caller said her girlfriend was having a mental health crisis after they argued about a jealousy issue and the girlfriend left. She didn’t go far and police located her and medics arrived. She was evaluated but did not appear to be in any crisis. She said she was going someplace else for the rest of the night. A New York state domestic incident report was completed.  

3:28 p.m. — A child who climbed 30 feet on top of a jungle gym at the Rippowam School was assisted by police and Bedford firefighters safely to the ground; EMS were on scene as a precaution. The child was reunited with its father and no further action was needed.   

10:33 p.m. — A Katonah man, 38, was administered oxygen by a police officer who responded to his home after he was reported as being very short of breath. After he was evaluated by medics arriving on scene he declined further attention.  

Tuesday, May 26

6:47 p.m. — Tree workers cleaning up after work on Meeting House Road were reported using a chainsaw and a woodchipper in violation of the town ordinance of when they needed to stop working. After a short conversation with the police they agreed to quit what they were doing and return in the morning. 

Wednesday, May 27 

9:20 a.m. — An employee and owner of a dog grooming shop in Katonah reported an incident the day before involving a patron. This customer insisted the employee called him a racial slur and asked for her name so he could “tell everyone” what he thought she said. She denied the allegation and refused to groom his dog which made him madder and he left the shop. The shop owner has video of the exchange and said no slurs were made. They requested the customer be trespassed but police were unable to locate or contact him with the information given. They were told to call the police should he return. 

10:01 a.m. — Police located a Katonah man, 38, walking on Cherry Street near Route 35; his ex-wife contacted them requesting a welfare check. She told police he sent her an email indicating he might self-harm. An ambulance was requested and he was taken to Northern Westchester Hospital for evaluation.

Thursday. May 28

5:02 a.m. — An injured bobcat reported on Broad Brook Road could not be found.

10:41 p.m. — Police spoke to a woman on Greenville Road, Katonah, who said teen boys covered her car in diapers. At the location, police saw diapers strewn on the driveway and on the caller’s vehicle. The caller has a teenage son herself and suspected this was the work of other teens.  

Friday, May 29

5:44 p.m. — A Bedford Hills man came to headquarters to report he lost his driver’s license. He said the last time he had it was while riding his motorcycle on Interstate 684. He was given paperwork to provide to the DMV.  

Saturday, May 30

4:49 p.m. — Police spoke to a manager at the Bedford Post Inn regarding reports by two patrons of fraudulent charges. A patron who dined at the restaurant said fraudulent charges had been made to his credit card. The next day, the front desk received a call from a person impersonating that patron asking for details about the card. Another actual patron made a similar complaint of fraudulent charges made to their card. The manager was advised to check the card reader for skimming devices. A report was made for documentation.   

9:58 p.m. — A loud teen party was reported on Davids Hill Road, Bedford Hills. Police spoke to a hired security guard about the complaint; they said they would relay the information to the homeowner. The host’s mom called the police shortly after to say she was aware of the complaint and would turn down the music.  

11:42 p.m. — Officers went to a home after a wife requested assistance getting her intoxicated husband back inside the house. She said he  was trying to get a taxi to take him to a bar. Police located outside; he said he was just walking around and would go inside. No further assistance was requested.  

Sunday, May 31

12:36 p.m. — A Manhattan woman, 32, was taken by ambulance to Northern Westchester Hospital after she was thrown from a horse who spooked and bucked her off at the John Jay Homestead. The aided party was awake but confused when police and medical personnel arrived. Her riding partner was with her. She said she hit her head. 

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.

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