Police reports — Oct. 12 to Oct. 19

BEDFORD

Monday, Oct. 12

1:46 p.m. — A Port Chester man, 53, was taken by ambulance to Northern Westchester Hospital after he was struck on the head by a metal ramp while unloading a truck on Guard Hill Road, Bedford.  

6:51 p.m. — A Katonah woman, 75, was taken by ambulance from her home to Northern Westchester Hospital after choking on a piece of chicken. Police said she was able to breathe and talk but the food remained stuck in her throat. 

Tuesday, Oct. 13

12:11 p.m. —  A sick raccoon reported by a caller on Meadowbrook Road, Bedford, was dead when officers arrived. 

1:47 p.m. — A father and son came to headquarters to report an incident at home stemming from the son’s refusal to go to a doctor’s appointment. The son said his mother swatted him on the shoulder to get him out of bed. Police told him that didn’t constitute abuse. The son remained upset because his parents took away his car keys and his phone, which were returned to him at police headquarters. A New York state domestic incident report was completed.  

5:17 p.m. — Two people were taken by ambulance to Northern Westchester Hospital after a three-car collision on Bedford Road, Bedford Hills. Police said the crash occurred when one driver didn’t realize other cars were stopped. A Pawling woman, 40, complained of chest pain; a Mount Kisco woman, 28, complained of head pain; and a Somers man, 78, was not injured. One car was towed from the scene.  

Wednesday, Oct. 14

11:35 a.m. — Two men were reported as suspicious by a caller in Bedford who said they were walking around the exterior of the caller’s home. Police had no further information and didn’t see anyone at the home. 

7:23 p.m. — Police responded to a disturbance at a car wash on Bedford Road, Bedford Hills, after a customer who had been locked out of their car refused to leave. They were waiting for a locksmith. The customer turned down assistance from employees to open the car. The employees told police they were forbidden to leave as long as any customers were still on the property. An officer said he’d stay with the customer who finally requested a tow after the locksmith advised a 45-minute delay. 

Thursday, Oct. 15

5:34 a.m. — Detectives are investigating a report of burglary at a deli in Bedford Hills. An employee who arrived to open the store saw broken glass and called the police. Lottery tickets were reported stolen. 

12:29 p.m. — A car fire in a driveway on Cross River Road, Katonah, was extinguished by Katonah firefighters. On their arrival, the owner of the car was already using a water hose. 

4:08 p.m. — Police went to a home on Rome Avenue, Bedford Hills, after someone reported an open burn. They found someone using a fire pit. Due to a ban on open burning, the person was told to put it out immediately.  

4:34 p.m. — A man who repeatedly has not understood the procedure for getting his car released from impound was again reported behaving in an unruly manner at an auto shop on Bedford Road, Bedford Hills. This time he presented the required paperwork from Westchester County Police but balked at paying the tow fee after being given an invoice. Police intervened and said the car is unregistered. He paid his bill and his car was towed to his residence in Mount Kisco. 

Friday, Oct. 16

6:32 p.m. — Larceny was reported at a CVS in Bedford Hills. Police spoke with the manager who described a man caught on video stealing makeup. He is known to store security as he was arrested at another CVS in September. Police are investigating. 

10:55 p.m.— Police met with a Bedford Hills woman who had a verbal altercation with her husband over his refusal to help with their three kids or the housework. She said the kids were not present when the argument occurred. She requested he leave their apartment for a week and he said he would stay with his mother in Yorktown.  

Saturday, Oct. 17

1:48 a.m. — Police responded to a residence in Bedford after an unknown party reported a shooting at the home. Police said there was no danger and this was an ongoing swatting situation. 

7:14 a.m. — Loud machinery being used before 8 a.m. was reported on Mount Holly Road. Police said it was stopped prior to their arrival.  

9:42 a.m. — A Chappaqua woman, 63, was taken by ambulance to Westchester Medical Center after she drove her car into a column outside a salon on Bedford Road, Bedford Hills. Police said her hand was severely injured. She told police she had no idea why she lost control of her vehicle.  

Sunday, Oct. 18

1:11 p.m. — A fox reported causing a traffic condition on South Bedford Road near Bayberry Lane in Bedford Corners was found deceased on the side of the road by police. 

POUND RIDGE

Wednesday, Oct. 14

11:23 a.m. — Four summonses were issued to the driver of a commercial vehicle on Fancher Road for multiple safety violations.  

12:10 p.m. — A commercial vehicle parked on Tatomuck Road was reported as suspicious. Police were unable to locate it. 

Thursday, Oct. 15

9:32 a.m. — A driver on Westchester Avenue was ticketed for failure to stop at a stop sign.  

10:47 a.m. — A driver doing 51 mph in a 30-mph zone on Westchester Avenue was ticketed. 

11:25 a.m. — A man on Robin Hood Road was given a courtesy lift assist. No further assistance was required. 

11:28 a.m. — An unlicensed driver was ticketed on Westchester Avenue. 

1:08 p.m. — Two drivers were taken to Stamford Hospital after a two-car collision on Route 137. Both cars were towed.  

2:32 p.m. — A ticket was issued to a driver on Westchester Avenue for speeding, doing 51 mph in a 30-mph zone.  

6:18 p.m. — A man on Reservation Road requested medical assistance but then declined care when it was offered. 

Friday, Oct. 16

11:10 a.m. — Multiple cars reported causing a parking problem on Kitchawan Road were moved following complaints.  

11:50 a.m. — A caller on Horseshoe Hill Road reported an off-leash German shepherd. Police said the dog was gone before they arrived. 

1:55 p.m. — A one-car crash on Westchester Avenue involved no injuries and no tow.  

Saturday, Oct. 17

4:30 p.m. — A pickup with a disabled trailer attached was reported on Westchester Avenue. A tow was called. 

4:38 p.m. — Multiple tickets were issued to the driver of a commercial vehicle on Westchester Avenue for safety violations.  

5:25 p.m. — A parking complaint on Dann Farm Road was unfounded.  

9:01 p.m. — A caller on Tatomuck Road reported a suspicious vehicle. Police couldn’t locate it.  

Sunday, Oct. 18

10:16 a.m. — A driver on Westchester Avenue was ticketed for doing 51 mph in a  30-mph zone.  

10:24 a.m. — A driver on Westchester Avenue was ticketed for doing 53 mph in a 30-mph zone.  

10:57 a.m. — A driver on Westchester Avenue  was ticketed for doing 53 mph in a 30-mph zone.  

11:41 a.m. — A driver traveling on Westchester Avenue was ticketed for using their phone while operating a car. 

5:34 p.m. — A Twin Fawn Lane man was transported to Stamford Hospital by the Pound Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Corps.  

Monday, Oct. 19

4:54 a.m. — A driver on Westchester Avenue was ticketed for doing 53 mph in a 30-mph zone.  

7:07 a.m. — A driver on Westchester Avenue was ticketed for lack of a current inspection certificate. 

This report was made from official records provided by the Pound Ridge and Bedford police departments, and is compiled by Eve Marx. Reports for Lewisboro and Mount Kisco will appear in next week’s issue.