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Croton-on-Hudson · Police blotter

Week of 2020-12-07 to 2020-12-13

65 incidents from the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department's own weekly blotter, posted by the village on 2020-12-16. Its own preface: "a selection of incidents… does not constitute all calls received by the department during this period."

Dog Complaint
12/07/20 7:11 a.m. · Bungalow Road
Patrol responded to a residence on Bungalow Road for a complaint of a dog barking continuously for 10 minutes. Patrol canvassed the area with no findings of dogs barking.
Parking Complaint
12/07/20 9:22 a.m. · Young Avenue
Caller reporting a vehicle for the past several weeks has parked on his street and the occupant walks to the train station. Unit responded and confirmed the vehicle; no summons were issued.
Property Recovered
12/07/20 9:36 a.m. · Cleveland Drive
Caller reported finding open packages and mail from Croton/Cortlandt residents. USPS was notified and responded to retrieve the items. Presently the larceny investigation is in the Town of Cortlandt.
Aided
12/07/20 10:22 a.m. · Albany Post Road
Patrol responded to the area of Albany Post Road for a Croton resident needing medical assistance. Croton EMS transported the individual to the hospital.
Aided
12/07/20 10:37 a.m. · Old Post Road South
Patrol responded to the area of Old Post Road South for an 85-year-old Croton resident needing medical assistance. Croton EMS transported the individual to the hospital.
Custody Exchange
12/07/20 11:45 a.m. · Young Avenue
Patrol assisted a party on Young Avenue with a child exchange that was supposed to happen a day earlier. The party could not get in contact with the other parent. Contact was made and the child exchange was successful.
Vehicle Lock Out
12/07/20 3:46 p.m. · Van Wyck Street
Patrols responded to a location on Van Wyck Street to assist a Croton resident with getting into his vehicle after locking the keys inside. Entry was gained without incident.
Welfare Check
12/07/20 5:00 p.m. · Croton Point Avenue
Patrol responded to the area of Croton Point Avenue for a report of a male who was disoriented and panhandling for money. Patrol responded and located the individual and provided a courtesy ride to the train station.
911 Hang-up
12/07/20 7:07 p.m. · Albany Post Road
Patrol received a 911 hang-up call from a commercial establishment on Albany Post Road. Contact was made with personnel at the location who advised they had no issues for needing the police.
Alarm - Fire
12/07/20 7:53 p.m. · Devon Avenue
Patrol and Croton FD responded to the area of Devon Avenue for a residential fire alarm. After investigation, it was determined to be a false alarm.
Parking Complaint/Suspicious Vehicle
12/08/20 8:47 a.m. · S. Riverside Avenue
Patrol assisted a commercial establishment on S. Riverside Avenue for a vehicle that was parking in their lot for unknown reason. Patrol spoke with the owner who had dropped the vehicle there overnight for service which was not scheduled.
Disabled Vehicle
12/08/20 8:49 a.m. · Route 9 North
Patrol responded to the area of Route 9 North for a disabled vehicle. The operator, a Croton resident, had already contacted a tow company who arrived on scene to remove the vehicle.
Animal Complaint
12/08/20 9:10 a.m. · Thompson Avenue
Patrol responded to the area of Thompson Avenue for a sick/injured raccoon. Patrol located the animal and, due to its condition, put the animal down.
Parking Complaint
12/08/20 9:50 a.m. · Maple Street
Parking Enforcement responded to a location on Maple Street for a report of a vehicle being parked for several days without moving. Vehicle was marked and will be monitored.
Motor Vehicle Accident
12/08/20 12:25 p.m. · S. Riverside Avenue
Patrols responded to the area of S. Riverside Avenue for a two-car motor vehicle accident.
Aided
12/08/20 12:43 p.m. · Veterans Plaza
Croton EMS was dispatched to a commercial establishment on Veterans Plaza for a 40-year-old individual needing medical assistance. The individual was transported to the hospital.
911 Hang-up
12/08/20 1:28 p.m. · Cleveland Drive
Patrol responded to the area of Cleveland Drive for a Croton resident who dialed 911 and hung up. Patrol reported the person had accidentally dialed.
911 Hang-up
12/08/20 6:45 p.m. · Albany Post Road
Patrol received a 911 hang-up from a commercial establishment on Albany Post Road. Contact was made with personnel at the location who advised they had no issues for needing the police.
Welfare Check
12/08/20 7:08 p.m. · Route 9 North
Patrol responded to the area of Route 9 North for a report of a person jumping in front of moving cars and jumping back off the roadway. The individual was located who was attempting to hitch a ride home. Patrol gave the Croton resident a courtesy ride to the train station.
Aided
12/08/20 11:34 p.m. · Elmore Avenue
Patrol responded to the area of Elmore Avenue for an 81-year-old Croton resident needing medical assistance. Croton EMS transported the individual to the hospital.
Alarm - Commercial
12/09/20 1:24 a.m. · Gerstein Street
Patrols responded to a commercial burglar alarm on Gerstein Street. Location was checked and no signs of entry on the ground level.
Warrant Arrest Arrest
12/09/20 8:09 a.m. · Van Wyck Street
Patrol took a 20-year-old Cortlandt Manor resident into custody on an active Bench Warrant from the Village Court on VTL charge of Aggravated Unlicensed Operator. He was released on his own recognizance.
Aided
12/09/20 9:47 a.m. · Elmore Avenue
Patrol responded to the area of Elmore Avenue for an 89-year-old Croton resident needing medical assistance. Croton EMS transported the individual to the hospital.
Aided
12/09/20 11:55 a.m. · Albany Post Road
Croton EMS was dispatched to a commercial establishment on Albany Post Road for a Croton resident needing medical assistance. Party was transported to the hospital.
Hazard Condition
12/09/20 3:27 p.m. · Route 9 South
Patrol responded to the area of Route 9 South for a bicycle in the roadway. After canvassing the area, no bicycle was located.
Dog Bite
12/09/20 4:59 p.m. · Maple Street
Patrol responded to the area of Maple Street for a person bitten by a dog more than one time. Patrol spoke with the dog owner who was issued a Village Ordinance summons for having an unlicensed dog. The aided refused medical attention. Report to be filed.
Disabled Vehicle
12/09/20 7:55 p.m. · N. Riverside Avenue
Patrol responded to the area of N. Riverside Avenue for a dsiabled vehicle. The operator, a Croton resident, had already contacted a tow company who arrived on scene to remove the vehicle. Patrol stood by for traffic control.
Welfare Check
12/09/20 9:13 p.m. · Eklof Court
Patrol responded to the area of Ecklof Court for a male yelling for help. The individual, who has a medical condition, was located and brought to his Croton residence.
Hazard Condition
12/09/20 9:17 p.m. · Emerson Avenue
Patrol responded to the area of Emerson Avenue with Croton FD and Con Edison for a report of a transformer explosion. The possible source was located by FD and scene handled by Con Edison.
Vehicle Stop
12/09/20 9:47 p.m. · Route 9 North
Patrol unit stopped a vehicle on Route 9 North for a traffic violation. During the investigation marijuana was confiscated. The operator, an Ossining resident, was issued four summonses for Speeding, Open Container of Alcohol Inside Vehicle, Inadequate Exhaust, and Tinted Windows. .
Medical Alert Alarm
12/10/20 6:38 a.m. · Sunset Drive
Patrol units and Croton EMS responded to the area of Sunset Drive for a medical alert alarm. Contact was made to the resident who accidentally set off the alarm.
Aided
12/10/20 7:41 a.m. · Albany Post Road
Croton EMS was dispatched to a commercial establishment on Albany Post Road for a Croton resident needing medical assistance. Party was transported to the hospital.
Domestic Dispute
12/10/20 12:15 p.m. · Young Avenue
Patrol responded to a residence on Young Avenue for a domestic dispute between two parties. The parties were interviewed and a report will be filed.
AIded
12/10/20 12:51 p.m. · Mount Airy Road
Patrol responded to the area of Mount Airy Road for a 96-year-old Croton resident needing medical assistance. Croton EMS transported the individual to the hospital.
Soliciting
12/10/20 2:26 p.m. · Michaels Lane
Patrol responded to the area of Michaels Lane for a report of male contractors going door to door soliciting work. Patrol canvassed the area and was unable to locate the group.
Alarm - Commercial
12/10/20 2:37 p.m. · Veterans Plaza
Patrol responded to the area of Veterans Plaza for a commercial burglar alarm. Location was checked and appeared secure from ground level.
Soliciting
12/10/20 3:56 p.m. · Morningside Drive
Patrol responded to the area of Morningside Drive for a report of a male going door to door soliciting renovation work. Patrol canvassed the area and was unable to locate the individual.
Harassment
12/10/20 4:36 p.m. · Elliott Way
Patrol responded to a location on Elliott Way for a male who approached a female while she was with her two young children and started yelling at them for wearing masks. Caller described male as white, wearing a Trump hat, gray hair, possibly in his 50's. He got into a vehicle that was a small blue sedan with a Trump sticker on the back and left the area. Patrol located the male, a Croton resident, who was warned and admonished.
Found Property
12/10/20 6:52 p.m. · Elliott Way
Patrol responded to the area of Elliott Way after someone reported finding a large pile of jewelry dumped in the grass near the parking lot. Patrol recovered numerous female watches. Property was vouchered.
Arrest Arrest
12/10/20 7:59 p.m. · Finney Farm Road
Patrol responded to the area of Finney Farm Road for a report of an intoxicated male. A 35-year-old Phoenix, Arizona resident was placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated and Aggravated Unlicensed Operator in the 3rd degree. He was released on his own recognizance.
Motor Vehicle Accident
12/10/20 9:37 p.m. · Mount Airy Road
Patrol responded to the area of Mount Airy Road for a one-car motor vehicle accident. The vehicle was towed and a report filed.
Aided
12/11/20 1:53 p.m. · Wells Avenue
Patrol responded to the area of Wells Avenue for a 73-year-old Croton resident needing medical assistance. Croton EMS transported the individual to the hospital.
Soliciting
12/11/20 4:05 p.m. · Riverview Trail
Patrol responded to the area of Riverview Trail for a report of a female going door to door soliciting. Patrol canvassed the area and unable to locate the individual.
Vehicle Lock Out
12/11/20 6:28 p.m. · S. Riverside Avenue
Patrol responded to a location on S. Riverside Avenue to assist a Peekskill resident with getting into his vehicle after locking the keys inside. Entry was gained without incident.
Erratic Vehicle
12/11/20 8:05 p.m. · Route 9 North
Patrol responded to the area of Route 9 North for a report of an erratic vehicle. Area was canvassed and the vehicle was not located. NYSP was also notified.
Vehicle Stop
12/11/20 9:24 p.m. · Route 9 North
Patrol unit stopped a vehicle on Route 9 North for a traffic violation. During the investigation marijuana was confiscated. The operator, an Ossining resident, was issued a summons for Crossing Hazard Markings and released.
Arrest Arrest
12/11/20 10:10 p.m. · Route 9 South
Patrol unit stopped a vehicle on Route 9 South for a traffic violation. The operator, a 23-year-old Peekskill resident, was placed under arrest for having a Suspended Registration. The vehicle was towed and the operator was released on his own recognizance at the scene.
Alarm - Commercial
12/12/20 12:10 a.m. · Gerstein Street
Patrols responded to a commercial burglar alarm on Gerstein Street. Location was checked and no signs of entry on the ground level.
Larceny
12/12/20 12:46 a.m. · Lexington Drive
Croton PD was notified by a resident on Lexington Drive that his credit card had allegedly been used, for an undisclosed amount of money, by people he knows without his authorization and they are no longer in the state. The caller was advised he needs to complete paperwork for an investigation to commence. The caller was uncooperative and hung up the phone.
Utility Problem
12/12/20 9:53 a.m. · Truesdale Drive
Patrols responded to the area of Truesdale Drive for a report of water leaking from the ground. Patrol confirmed the condition and the water dept. was notified and handled.
Alarm - Commercial
12/12/20 10:27 a.m. · Gerstein Street
Patrols responded to a commercial burglar alarm on Gerstein Street. Location was checked and no signs of entry on the ground level.
Alarm - Residential
12/12/20 12:40 p.m. · Sunset Trail
Patrols responded to a residential burglar alarm at a residence on Sunset Trail. Patrol confirmed it was accidentally set off by the owner.
911 Hang-up
12/12/20 3:54 p.m. · Truesdale Drive
Patrols responded to a residence on Truesdale Drive for a 911 hang-up. The resident at the location confirmed it was an accidental dial.
Erratic Vehicle
12/12/20 4:53 p.m. · Route 9 South
Patrol responded to the area of Route 9 South for a report of an erratic vehicle. Area was canvassed and the vehicle was not located.
Arrest Arrest
12/12/20 9:24 p.m. · Route 9 North
Patrol unit stopped a vehicle on Route 9 North. The operator, an 18-year-old Cortlandt resident, was placed under arrest for having a Suspended Registration. The vehicle was towed and the operator was released on his own recognizance at the scene.
Arrest Arrest
12/12/20 10:11 p.m. · Route 9 North
Patrol unit stopped a vehicle on Route 9 North. The operator, a 26-year-old Ossining resident, was placed under arrest for Aggravated Unlicensed Operator in the 3rd degree. She was released on her own recognizance at the scene.
Noise Complaint
12/12/20 11:53 p.m. · Young Avenue
Patrol responded to the area of Young Avenue for a report of a vehicle playing loud music. Condition corrected by patrol.
Motor Vehicle Accident
12/13/20 9:44 a.m. · Maple Street
Patrols responded to the area of Maple St for a two car motor vehicle accident. A report will be filed.
Vehicle Lock Out
12/13/20 9:51 a.m. · Croton Point Avenue
Patrol responded to a location on Croton Point Avenue to assist a Wappingers Falls, New York resident with getting into her vehicle after locking the keys inside. Entry was gained without incident.
Larceny
12/13/20 10:22 AM · Lexington Drive
Patrols responded to a residence on Lexington Drive for a report that the resident's credit card had allegedly been used, for an undisclosed amount of money, by people he knows without his authorization and they are no longer in the state. The caller further reported that he had accidentally overpaid for an item in cash and has not been refunded the funds by the same people. The caller did not complete paperwork as it possibly is a civil matter. Caller was advised to cancel the credit card and to follow up with PD.
Animal Complaint
12/13/20 11:02 a.m. · Sunset Drive
Patrol responded to a residence on Sunset Drive for a report by the resident of kids throwing sticks/rocks at his dog which is in the fenced area of his property. Patrol located the young child who was throwing the stick for the dog to fetch it.
Aided
12/13/20 3:14 p.m. · Half Moon Bay Drive
Patrol responded to the area of Half Moon Bay Drive for a 94-year-old Croton resident needing medical assistance. Croton EMS transported the individual to the hospital.
Aided
12/13/20 3:56 p.m. · Thompson Avenue
Patrol responded to the area of Thompson Avenue for a 94-year-old Croton resident needing medical assistance. Croton EMS transported the individual to the hospital.
Unwanted Party
12/13/20 4:54 p.m. · S. Riverside Avenue
Patrol responded to the area of S. Riverside Avenue for a commercial establishment requesting a Croton resident customer to leave the location. Party was escorted out of the location without incident and indicated the argument ensued because the employee was not wearing a face mask.
Erratic Vehicle
12/13/20 8:39 p.m. · Grand Street
Patrol responded to the area of Grand Street for a report of an erratic vehicle traveling up and down the roadway at a high rate of speed. Area was canvassed and the vehicle was not located.

Source: Village of Croton-on-Hudson (archived copy) — recovered from the Internet Archive after the village removed the post. Narratives are reproduced verbatim; they are the department's own account and its own redaction (no names; ages and home towns only). Charges described are accusations, not convictions. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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