Police & Fire - The Katonah-Lewisboro Times

Golden’s Bridge Firefighter Saurabh Mehta observes a student completing one of the challenges at last year’s “Trial by Fire” event at John Jay High School.

‘Trial by Fire’ aims to inspire next generation of volunteer firefighters

When students at John Jay High School in Cross River hit the gym floor, their usual routines will be put on the back burner. more

By Halston Media Staff | 4/23/26

Lewisboro Police Blotter: Fires, fraud, neighbor dispute involving BB gun

The first half of April saw Lewisboro Police respond to reports of fraud, a neighbor dispute, and several fires. more

By Halston Media Staff | 4/22/26

The aftermath of the blaze that claimed two lives.

Injured officers recover as new details emerge about fatal Cross River fire

A devastating house fire in Cross River claimed the lives of two people and left multiple others injured, including two police officers. more

By Tom Walogorsky | 4/21/26

Emergency responders were dispatched at approximately 12:40 p.m. to a home on Old Shop Road

Tragedy in Lewisboro: Two dead in house fire

A three-alarm residential fire left two people dead and several others injured. more

By Tom Walogorsky | 4/17/26

The driver was trapped in the vehicle after the collision.

Bedford Hills, Katonah crews team up in dramatic parkway rescue

A serious crash involving an SUV and a tractor-trailer shut down a stretch of the Saw Mill River Parkway Tuesday afternoon. more

By Tom Walogorsky | 4/15/26

A conceptual rendering of the proposed facility.

Building the future: An inside look at plans for Lewisboro’s new police station

“Build we must” may be a hackneyed phrase - but for the Lewisboro Police Department, it may actually be an understatement. more

By Rob Sample | 4/14/26

A firefighter examines the ground scorched by a brush fire near the tracks.

Golden’s Bridge Fire Department battles brush fire at Metro-North station

The GBFD responded to a brush fire in a wooded area across the tracks from the west commuter lot. more

By Halston Media Staff | 4/10/26

Lewisboro Police Blotter: Suspicious encounter involving student, fraud, backyard fire

Lewisboro Police responded to several noteworthy incidents recently. more

By Halston Media Staff | 4/9/26

‘Put the phone away or pay’ distracted driving campaign underway

The enforcement effort, known as “Put the Phone Away or Pay,” will run from Monday, April 6 through Monday, April 13. more

4/6/26

Edward Brancati with daughter Allison, son Edward Jr., and State Senator Peter Harckham.

Three decades of dedication: Brancati celebrated for community service

Thirty years ago, Edward Brancati was asked to consider serving on the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Golden’s Bridge Fire District. more

By Halston Media Staff | 4/4/26

Right place, right time: Golden’s Bridge deputy fire chief helps avert highway disaster

This story brings new meaning to the phrase “a car that drives itself.” more

By Halston Media Staff | 3/31/26

Suspect arrested after police pursuit on 684, collision with FBI vehicle

A Bronx man was arrested Wednesday morning following a police pursuit on Interstate 684 that ended with a collision involving a federal law enforcement vehicle. more

By Tom Walogorsky | 3/27/26

A search revealed cocaine, crack cocaine, and roughly 28 grams of fentanyl.

Traffic stop on 684 leads to major drug bust

A traffic stop on 684 led to the discovery of a significant quantity of narcotics. more

By Tom Walogorsky | 3/25/26

Lewisboro Police Blotter: Stuck trucks, residents in condemned house

Lewisboro Police were busy with snowy conditions and several unusual incidents. more

By Halston Media Staff | 3/19/26

Bedford man hit by vehicle on 684 following domestic incident

Police are investigating a domestic incident that occurred on March 17 in Bedford. more

By Tom Walogorsky | 3/19/26

Golden’s Bridge Fire Department offers home-safety tips for shifting temperatures

The Golden’s Bridge Fire Department cautions homeowners to be extra safety-conscious. more

By Halston Media Staff | 3/11/26

Lawmakers push for investigation after three recent deaths at Bedford Hills prison

Three recent deaths – two of them apparent suicides -- at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, a maximum security women’s prison, have spurred a demand by state lawmakers for an investigation. State Sen. Pete Harckham (D-South Salem) and... more

CAROL REIF

Staff Writer | 3/6/26

Matt Wilson, Jason Swart, Ryan Wiley and Joe Leader pose in front of a fire truck at the January Polar Plunge. The Water Rescue Unit and Dive Team use events like this to provide safety, support and connect with the community.

Yorktown Heights dive team lends aid way beyond town limits

The entirely volunteer agency operates Westchester County’s only fire department-based Water Rescue Unit and Dive Team, which dates back to the 1960s, serving as a primary water rescue asset for Westchester and Putnam counties. more

By Miranda Ferrante

Editor | 3/6/26

Law enforcement has already been conducting increased patrols.

Westchester County law enforcement on alert as U.S., Iran exchange strikes

Westchester County police are working with federal law enforcement agencies to monitor the events in the Middle East. more

By Carol Reif

Staff Writer | 3/2/26

The County Police and all law enforcement agencies within “Counter-Terrorism Zone 3” are once again participating in Operation Safeguard.

Westchester Police increase patrols at houses of worship during holy days

Westchester County Police plan to increase patrols during the current and upcoming holy days. more

By Carol Reif

Staff Writer | 2/27/26