Mt. Kisco Man Charged With DWI, Police Investigate Burglaries

Peter Russell was arrested on April 24 after allegedly driving erratically and being unable to complete sobriety tests.

Police said a local resident followed Russell, 61, of Mt. Kisco, from the Saw Mill Parkway to Babbit Road until police arrived and stopped him near Depot Plaza, at about 7:30 p.m. Police said they banged on the window several times in order to get Russell's attention.

Russell had red, glassy eyes, police said, and failed field sobriety tests. He refused to take a chemical test until he spoke with his attorney. At police headquarters, Russell phoned his lawyer but after they hung up, he said he forgot what the lawyer told him to do, according to police. He refused the breathalyzer test. Russell was released on $260 pending an appearance in town court.

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Police Investigate Two Burglaries

Police said a resident of Buxton Road reported on April 24 that a 2001 Suzuki motorcycle was removed from behind the residence. The cycle is valued at $5000.

Police said a resident of Sherwood Lane in Bedford Hills reported a break-in at their home that took place on April 25 between 10:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The resident said the front door was locked but there were other doors unlocked. The master bedroom was reportedly ransacked with drawers opened and jewelry missing. Items reported stolen include a $21,000 gold Cartier watch and a $26,000 wedding ring.

Both investigations are ongoing.