Bedford Police Blotter: Driving Arrests, Jewelry Stolen, Suspected Copper Thievery

Driving Arrests

Tarrytown resident Catherine Divestea, 40, was stopped for a defective rear brake light on Aug. 20 on South Bedford Road. After running her name through their mobile data terminal, Bedford police found that she was driving without a license.  She was released on her own recognizance and scheduled to return to town court on Aug. 26. 

Brewster resident Geraldine Barreda, 36, was pulled over by police on McClain Street for crossing the double yellow line more than once. Police discovered that she was driving with  a suspended license. Barreda posted $100 bail and is due in town court on Sept. 16.

Home Renovations Lure Copper Thieves?

On Aug. 22, the owner of a home on Cherry Street called police to report that when he stopped to check on his home—which was currently undergoing renovations—he found a car in the driveway and suspected an intruder. He blocked the car in with his own vehicle and called the police.

Bedford police called Westchester police and New York State troopers for backup. They did not find a suspect but police said "it was clear someone had been there." Police said homes under construction—especially those that are vacant during the renovation process—are sometimes the target of thieves looking to steal and sell copper. Police would not comment further, citing the active investigation.

The car was seized and is also being investigated.

Sentimental Jewelry Stolen From Home

On Aug. 24 around 5:30 p.m., police were called to a home on Upper Hook Road in  Katonah. The homeowner discovered his house was broken into through a screen window. The resident reported that costume jewelry belonging to his late wife was stolen from the property.

Couple Fight Leads to Harassment Charge

On Aug. 24 at 4:33 p.m. a 23-year-old Long Island woman, who was visiting her boyfriend at his residence on Pines Bridge Road in Bedford Hills, reported that her boyfriend, 25, pushed her after an argument ensued between the two. 

Police took a deposition from the victim, and forwarded the information to town court; the man will likely be issued a criminal summons, police say. The man was charged with harassment in the second degree.