41 incidents from the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department's own weekly blotter, posted by the village on 2021-03-10. Its own preface: "a selection of incidents… does not constitute all calls received by the department during this period."
Aided
03/01/2021 5:57 p.m. · Half Moon Bay Drive
Caller requested an ambulance for a person not feeling well.
Aided
03/02/2021 6:15 a.m. · Old Post Road South
Caller requested an ambulance for his wife who needs to go to the hospital. Croton EMS transported aided to the hospital.
Fraudulent Activities
03/02/2021 11:00 a.m. · Red Maple Ridge
A resident of Red Maple Ridge came to headquarters to report that unemployment insurance claims have been filed on behalf of him and his wife. Neither he nor his wife are unemployed or filed for these claims. He filed a complaint with the Department of Labor and wanted the incident documented.
Motor Vehicle Accident
03/02/2021 12:27 p.m. · South Riverside Avenue
A 911 caller reported a two-car motor vehicle accident near the Shoprite Plaza. The caller reported no one was injured. Patrols responded to the scene.
Gas Leak
03/02/2021 6:46 p.m. · Albany Post Road
60 Control dispatched the Croton Fire Department for an outside odor of gas. Patrols responded to the area and advised Con Edison was on scene and handling.
Alarm - Commercial
03/03/2021 7:33 a.m. · Albany Post Road
A commercial burglar alarm was received by the alarm company. Patrol checked the location and all appeared to be secured.
Animal Complaint
03/03/2021 8:22 a.m. · Croton Point Avenue
Caller reported an injured deer on Croton Point Avenue over the bridge to the west of the train tracks. Patrol responded and euthanized the deer.
Fraudulent Activities
03/03/2021 9:38 a.m. · Palmer Avenue
Caller reported that he received a scam phone call. Person on the phone identified himself as one of the caller's friends. Caller was instructed to contact an attorney and refer to a certain case number. Caller contacted the number and a person who identified himself as an attorney said that the caller's friend was in an accident and he needed money. Caller then contacted his friend directly who stated that he was perfectly fine and that it was a scam caller.
Aided
03/03/2021 10:10 a.m. · Elmore Avenue
Caller, a home health aide for the aided, reported that their patient is having trouble breathing and requested an ambulance. The aided was transported by Croton EMS to the hospital.
Erratic Vehicle
03/03/2021 11:35 a.m. · Route 9 North
Caller reported a white Kia with Georgia license plates is driving erratically on Route 9 northbound from Ossining. Patrols responded to the area and checked for the vehicle with negative results.
Lost Property
03/03/2021 12:33 p.m. · Maple Street
Caller reported losing her wallet, possibly in the Van Wyck Shopping Center. The lost wallet was described as black and having credit cards as well as British pound currency.
Lost Property
03/03/2021 12:33 p.m. · Maple Street
Caller reported losing her wallet, possibly in the Van Wyck Shopping Center. The lost wallet was described as black and having credit cards as well as British pound currency.
Aided
03/03/2021 1:58 p.m. · Young Avenue
Caller reported that their father is very weak and vomiting after taking new medicine. Croton EMS responded and transported the aided to the hospital.
Village Ordinance
03/03/2021 2:07 p.m. · Elliott Way
Caller reported that she is at Croton Landing and there are "a lot of people not wearing masks" and they are not all socially distanced. Caller further stated that she thought everyone was required to wear a mask in the park. Patrol responded and reported that those who were not wearing masks were socially distanced. No violations observed.
Erratic Vehicle
03/03/2021 3:43 p.m. · Route 9 North
Ossining Police reported receiving a call about an erratic driver in a white Nissan traveling on Route 9 northbound crossing the Croton River bridge. Patrol checked the area with negative results.
Aided
03/03/2021 9:28 p.m. · Young Avenue
Caller who went to the hospital earlier in the day has returned home but the hospital did not remove his IV port. 60 Control notified to tone out Croton EMS, who responded and removed the port. No hospital transport needed at this time.
Gas Leak
03/03/2021 11:00 p.m. · Oneida Avenue
60 Control dispatched the Croton Fire Department for an outside odor of gas on Oneida Avenue. Patrol dispatched and confirmed the fire department was on scene.
Erratic Vehicle
03/04/2021 4:24 a.m. · Route 9 South
NYSP dispatcher relayed a call for a black SUV traveling at a high rate of speed southbound in the northbound lane of Route 9, last seen near Furnace Dock Road. Patrols responded and canvassed the area with negative results.
Alarm - Commercial
03/04/2021 8:55 a.m. · Grand Street
Alarm company reported a commercial fire alarm at the Grand Street firehouse. 60 Control dispatched the Croton Fire Department who handled the call.
Aided
03/04/2021 10:30 a.m. · Batten Road
Caller requested an ambulance for her husband who is weak and has low blood pressure. Patrols responded with Croton EMS, who transported the aided to the hospital.
Aided
03/04/2021 1:10 p.m. · Harrison Street
Caller requested an ambulance for her daughter, who has a skin rash and is acting irrational. Croton EMS responded and the aided refused any medical attention.
Motor Vehicle Accident
03/04/2021 2:30 p.m. · Croton Point Avenue
Caller reported a two-car motor vehicle accident with no injuries. Patrol responded and will file a report.
Animal Complaint
03/04/2021 11:37 p.m. · Cleveland Drive
Multiple calls were received for a fox in the area, possibly living on a resident's property. Callers were referred to a local trapper to remedy the situation.
Criminal Mischief
03/05/2021 9:55 a.m. · Grand Street
A resident of Grand Street came into headquarters reporting that her car was keyed overnight while parked on the street. Patrol took her information and filed a report.
Alarm - Commercial
03/05/2021 12:17 p.m. · Grand Street
Alarm company reported a commercial fire alarm at the Grand Street firehouse. 60 Control dispatched the Croton Fire Department. Patrol reported the alarm was set off in error by contractors at the firehouse.
Disorderly Conduct
03/05/2021 5:26 p.m. · Grand Street
Caller stated there is a fight in progress on Grand Street. A resident is fighting with someone who they believe stole a bicycle belonging to the caller. Patrols responded and interviewed the caller and his mother. The bicycle was stolen over a week ago (not reported). Patrols were unable to make contact with other parties involved.
Motor Vehicle Accident
03/05/2021 6:25 p.m. · Route 9 North
Caller reported hitting debris that fell from a dump truck while driving on Route 9 northbound. The driver of the dump truck left the scene before information could be exchanged. Patrol dispatched and a report will be filed.
Aided
03/05/2021 8:21 p.m. · Sunset Drive
60 Control dispatched Croton EMS for a medical alert alarm with no resident contact. Patrols responded and reported that the individual set off the alarm in error.
911 Hang Up
03/06/2021 4:51 a.m. · Melrose Avenue
A 911 hang up call was received from a residence on Melrose Avenue. Patrols dispatched and gained entry to the residence. Homeowner was sleeping and accidentially set off her medical alert alarm. No further action necessary.
Suspicious Incident
03/06/2021 6:52 a.m. · Robin Lane
Caller reported that she went to retrieve her mail from her mailbox which is at the end of her street when she observed a child's winter hat that was hanging on a long roadway guide marker. Then she noticed in the same area on the street a pair of gloves and another winter hat. Caller was concerned that something bad may have occurred. Patrols responded and spoke to the caller and left the items near the mailboxes on Robin Lane.
Found Property
03/06/2021 2:57 p.m. · Municipal Place
Caller reported a wheelchair folded up against the fence on Municipal Place. Patrol dispatched and reported that the wheelchair appears to be a donation for the Lions Club storage container at that location. Patrol moved the wheelchair to a location closer to the storage container.
Motor Vehicle Accident
03/06/2021 3:14 p.m. · South Riverside Avenue
Caller reported a vehicle struck three to four vehicles in the Shoprite Plaza parking lot. Patrol responded and reported property damage only. A report will be filed.
Domestic Incident
03/06/2021 7:03 p.m. · Maple Street
Patrols responded to a report of a verbal dispute in progress. Patrols spoke to all parties involved. Domestic incident report completed and filed.
Alarm - Commercial
03/07/2021 4:30 a.m. · Veterans Plaza
Alarm company reports an alarm at the parking lot trailer at the Croton-Harmon Train Station. Patrol dispatched and reported all was secure.
Aided
03/07/2021 4:47 a.m. · Mount Airy Road
Caller requesting a lift assist for an individual who fell out of bed. No medical response necessary. Patrols dispatched and condition corrected.
Hazardous Condition
03/07/2021 8:19 a.m. · Bungalow Road
Multiple calls received for a large tree down on Bungalow Road. Patrol reported that the tree fell across the road and it is impassible. The tree also took down a utility pole and struck a house on Bungalow Road, causing significant damage. Con Edison notified and responded to the scene to handle the downed wires. Croton Fire Department and Croton DPW responded to the scene as well.
Alarm - Residential
03/07/2021 10:11 a.m. · Sunset Trail
Alarm company reported an alarm at a residence on Sunset Trail. Patrol dispatched and reported the alarm was set off in error by tenant.
Animal Complaint
03/07/2021 2:21 p.m. · Maple Street
Caller reported seeing a raccoon on Maple Street and was concerned it may be sick. Patrol checked the area and did not locate the animal.
Vehicle Lockout
03/07/2021 2:35 p.m. · Maple Street
Caller reported locking her keys in her vehicle. Patrol responded and gained entry to the vehicle without incident.
Suspicious Person
03/07/2021 6:22 p.m. · Young Avenue
Caller reported seeing an unknown male walking in a neighbor's backyard. Patrols responded and reported that the individual lives at the location.
Suspicious Incident
03/07/2021 7:12 p.m. · Maple Street
Caller reported hearing unknown person(s) inside her residence. Caller's son was supposed to remove property from the residence but he is believed to be out of town. Patrol responded and reported no one in the residence.