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Fraud, shoplifting among incidents reported in Mount Kisco police blotter

The Mount Kisco barracks of the Westchester County Police reported a range of incidents from Nov. 8-12. Nov. 8An officer on patrol on Lexington Avenue near Lieto Drive observed a vehicle pull into an inactive construction site at 5:10 p.m. He... more

11/14/26

Yorktown Justice Court pictured on Aug. 11.

Bedford woman charged with violating order of protection

A 39-year-old Bedford woman was arrested Oct. 22 after allegedly violating a court-issued order of protection, according to Yorktown police. more

By Halston Media Staff | 11/2/26

Mt. Kisco traffic stop leads to drug bust

A local resident faces misdemeanor drug charges and more after suspicious activity led a traffic stop, according to Westchester County Police. Officers conducting an inspection at 9:15 p.m. in the parking lot of the Fox Senior Center on Carpenter... more

10/25/26

Volunteer Mount Kisco firefighters Jose Arguetta, Michael Delag-Mazzullo, ex-Capt. Michael Johnston and Lt. Sean Johnston were honored in September for their bravery in fighting a massive fire in nearby Ossining this past August. At far right is Mayor J. Michael Cindrich. Village Board Trustees Heather Bryant and Tom Luzio are in the back row.

Firefighters honored for lifesaving response

Four of Mount Kisco’s bravest were recognized recently for helping to save lives during a devastating four-alarm fire this past summer. Village officials honored volunteer firefighters ex-Capt. Michael Johnston, Lt. Sean Johnston, Jose Arguetta... more

BY CAROL REIF

Staff Writer | 10/23/26

Emergency crews were dispatched to McLain Street on Oct. 12.

Firefighters extricate driver after collision in Bedford Hills

Bedford Hills firefighters used specialized equipment to free an injured motorist following a head-on collision. more

By Tom Walogorsky

Editor | 10/14/26

Woman hospitalized after her car rolls backward among police reports from Mount Kisco

A woman was hospitalized after being injured by her own car on Sept. 29. Officers responded to the 300 block of North Bedford Road at 3:49 p.m. on a report that a woman was run over by her own vehicle. The woman, who is in her 70s, left her car... more

BY HALSTON MEDIA STAFF | 10/2/26

Community members marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks by placing white carnations and American flags at the Mount Kisco 9/11 Memorial.

Mount Kisco remembers the victims and heroes of September 11

Mount Kisco marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with a moving ceremony that brought together families, first responders, faith leaders, elected leaders, and residents. more

By Carol Reif

Staff Writer | 10/2/26

Manhunt leads to arrest in Purdys

A wooded area of North Salem was the scene of a brief manhunt after someone fled after being pulled over by police on Route 684 exit ramp on Thursday, Sept. 24. more

BY CAROL REIF

Staff Writer | 9/26/26

A still from a video released by SPCA Westchester shows former Dogtopia worker Cole Kamrath allegedly injuring a dog in his care. Kamrath has pleaded not guilty after being arraigned on an animal cruelty charge.

Former pet spa worker arraigned on animal cruelty charge

A former employee of a pet care business in Mount Kisco has been formally arraigned on animal cruelty charges that alleged he had slammed a small, elderly dog into a metal table while grooming him. According to Westchester County District... more

BY CAROL REIF

Staff Writer | 9/25/26

Man found naked at 684 rest area faces drug charges

New York State Police arrested a 56-year-old Darien, Connecticut, man after responding to a report of public lewdness at the Bedford Service Area. more

By Tom Walogorsky

Editor | 9/24/26

Bedford Hills Fire Department on scene at a two-alarm alarm fire on Rome Ave.

Firefighters battle Bedford Hills blaze

BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. — The Bedford Hills Fire Department was dispatched about 1:39 p.m. to a reported kitchen fire at 43 Rome Ave. Engine 198 was the first Bedford Hills unit to arrive. Its crew saw smoke coming from the doorway and immediately... more

BY HALSTON MEDIA STAFF | 9/23/26

Police urge precautions after Mt. Kisco vehicle break-ins

Police are advising Mount Kisco folks to take a few simple, commonsense precautions in order to protect themselves against opportunistic thieves. more

BY CAROL REIF

Staff Writer | 9/18/26

The Gateway Building at Westchester Community College in Valhalla.

Update: two charged in WCC stabbing

Two teenagers are facing felony charges in connection with a double stabbing at Westchester Community College in Valhalla, police said. A 17-year-old girl and an 18-year-old boy were both charged with first-degree assault. The former was sent to... more

BY CAROL REIF

Staff Writer | 9/17/26

First graders created posters for each department.

Patriot Day brings first responders and students together

On Sept. 11, Bedford Hills Elementary School welcomed local first responders to its fourth annual Patriot Day assembly. more

By Halston Media Staff | 9/17/26

Mount Kisco man arrested again on child porn charges

A registered sex offender from Mount Kisco is back in custody after sexually explicit images of children were found on his phone, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. Dustin Tompkins, 38, was... more

BY CAROL REIF

Staff Writer | 9/15/26

Shoplifting arrest, hit-and-run probe top Mount Kisco police blotter

Mount Kisco police responded to a range of incidents from Aug. 23–27, including a shoplifting arrest, a hit-and-run investigation and a reported sexual assault, while also handling domestic disputes, welfare checks and mental health crises and... more

9/4/26

A still from a video released by SPCA Westchester shows former Dogtopia worker Cole Kamrath allegedly injuring a dog in his care. Officials said the facility alerted the SPCA and fired Kamrath.

Man charged with animal cruelty charges for knocking senior dog unconscious

Charges of animal cruelty have been brought after a video showed a small terrier being slammed onto a grooming table at a dog day care center in Mount Kisco, SPCA Westchester officials said. Cole Kamrath of Peekskill, who was an employee of... more

BY CAROL REIF

Staff Writer | 9/4/26

Police: Bedford 'interaction' between adult and child 'does not rise to the level of criminality'

Bedford police are reminding the public to report any “concerning behaviors” to local authorities immediately so “they can respond promptly and appropriately.” more

BY CAROL REIF

Staff Writer | 9/1/26

Photo gallery: How Mount Kisco celebrates National Night Out

The 2026 National Night Out in Mount Kisco brought first responders and residents together for family-friendly fun and community building. more

BY CAROL REIF

Staff Writer | 8/27/26

Larceny arrest at Target and more from the Aug. 2–6 Mount Kisco police blotter

The Aug. 2-6 Mount Kisco police blotter includes a man found dead in a basement, a woman injured after being run over in a parking lot, a man accused of threatening a taxi driver and punching the rear of his cab, and a woman arrested for petit... more

8/10/26