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Croton-on-Hudson · Police blotter

Week of 2021-05-24 to 2021-05-30

72 incidents from the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department's own weekly blotter, posted by the village on 2021-06-01. Its own preface: "a selection of incidents… does not constitute all calls received by the department during this period."

Medical Aided
05/24/21 8:51 A.M. · Batten Road
Patrol and Croton EMS responded to an area on Batten Road for a resident needing medical assistance. Party was transported to the hospital.
911 Hang Up
05/24/21 10:13 A.M. · South Riverside Avenue
Patrols responded to a commercial establishment on South Riverside Avenue after receiving a 911 hang up call. Patrol checked the location and personnel on the scene dialed accidentally.
Parking Complaint
05/24/21 12:59 P.M. · South Riverside Avenue
Patrol responded to an area on South Riverside Avenue for a vehicle parked in the roadway. Vehicle was located and legally parked.
Property Damaged
05/24/21 2:17 P.M. · South Riverside Avenue
Patrols responded to a commercial area on South Riverside Avenue for a report of a damaged tire on a vehicle. The tire was damaged but not leaking air and it is unknown where the damage may have occurred.
Village Ordinance
05/24/21 5:05 P.M. · Van Wyck Street
Patrols responded to an area on Van Wyck Street for a party possibly soliciting without a permit. Area was canvassed with negative results.
Medical Aided
05/24/21 5:21 P.M. · Robin Lane
Patrol and Croton EMS responded to an area on Robin Lane for a resident needing medical assistance. Party was transported to the hospital.
Medical Aided
05/24/21 5:37 P.M. · Batten Road
Patrol and Croton EMS responded to an area on Batten Road for a resident needing medical assistance. Party was transported to the hospital.
Welfare Check
05/25/21 12:01 P.M. · Cleveland Drive
Patrols responded to an area on Cleveland Drive to check on a resident who was supposed to pick up a family member at another location. Patrol unable to make contact with the resident.
Motor Vehicle Accident
05/25/21 12:29 P.M. · Maple Street
P atrols responded to an area on Maple Street for a two-car motor vehicle accident. Report was filed and no reported injuries.
Motor Vehicle Accident
05/25/21 12:55 P.M. · Van Wyck Street
P atrols responded to an area on Van Wyck Street for a two-car motor vehicle accident. Report was filed and no reported injuries.
Loose Dogs
05/25/21 1:43 P.M. · Old Post Road North
Patrol came upon two loose dogs on Old Post Road North. The owner was located and warned and admonished.
Fire Alarm
05/25/21 2:55 P.M. · Half Moon Bay Drive
Patrol and Croton Fire Department responded to an area on Half Moon Bay Drive for a residential fire alarm. Scene was handled by Croton FD; there was no fire or injuries.
Dog Complaint
05/25/21 4:40 P.M. · Elliott Way
Patrol responded to an area on Elliott Way for a report of an unleased dog. The owner was warned and admonished.
Arrest VTL Arrest
05/25/21 6:44 P.M. · Route 9 South
Patrol performed a traffic stop on Route 9 South and took a 29-year-old resident of Fort Montgomery, New York, into custody for Aggravated Unlicensed Operator and Suspended Registration. He was released on his own recognizance.
Motor Vehicle Accident
05/25/21 7:17 P.M. · Prospect Place
P atrols responded to an area on Prospect Place for a two-car motor vehicle accident. Report was filed and no reported injuries.
Suspicious Incident
05/25/21 8:13 P.M. · Cleveland Drive
A Croton resident reported that, while walking on Cleveland Drive, a vehicle passed them and hit them in the face with some type of clear liquid from the passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle did not stop driving and the caller could only describe the vehicle as a gray/silver mid-size SUV.
Alarm - Residential
05/25/21 8:36 P.M. · Half Moon Bay Drive
Patrol and Croton Fire Department responded to an area on Half Moon Bay Drive for multiple residential fire alarms sounding. Scene was handled by Croton FD; a malfunctioning alarm system was the cause.
Arrest VTL Arrest
05/25/21 9:57 P.M. · Route 9 North
Patrol performed a traffic stop on Route 9 North and took a 24-year-old resident of New Windsor, New York, into custody for Suspended Registration. He was released on his own recognizance.
Erratic Vehicle
05/26/21 8:00 A.M. · Cleveland Drive
Patrol responded to an area on Cleveland Drive for an erratic vehicle that crossed over the lane markings and almost struck a pedestrian. Area was canvassed and the vehicle was not located.
Fire Response
05/26/21 8:28 A.M. · Half Moon Bay Drive
Patrol and Croton Fire Department responded to an area on Half Moon Bay Drive for a report of an outside odor of natural gas. Scene was handled by Croton FD and Con Edison.
Fire Response
05/26/21 8:55 A.M. · Croton Point Avenue
Croton Fire Department and Patrol responded to an area on Croton Point Avenue for a large piece of lawn equipment on fire. Croton FD and Patrol extinguished the fire. No reported injuries.
Erratic Vehicle
05/26/21 9:24 A.M. · South Riverside Avenue
Patrol attempted to stop a vehicle on South Riverside Avenue for a vehicle and traffic violation. The vehicle after finally stopping was issued a warning.
Alarm - Residential
05/26/21 11:45 A.M. · Farrington Road
Croton FD and Patrol responded to an area on Farrington Road for a residential fire alarm sounding. Scene was handled by Croton FD; a fuse was blown causing the alarm.
Suspicious Incident
05/26/21 11:54 A.M. · Penfield Avenue
Patrols responded to an area on Penfield Avenue for a resident who reported hearing someone inside the residence. Patrols checked the residence with negative results and discovered that a delivery person had left a package.
Welfare Check
05/26/21 1:24 P.M. · Benedict Boulevard
Patrol responded to a location on Benedict Blvd. for a person who appears to be sleeping in a car. The individual, a Croton resident, was fine and was resting.
Disorderly Person
05/26/21 2:35 P.M. · Lexington Drive
Patrol responded to an area on Lexington Drive for a report of a person yelling and possibly had mooned a resident. The party was warned and admonished.
Erratic Vehicle
05/26/21 4:24 P.M. · Route 9 North
Patrol responded to an area on Route 9 North for an erratic vehicle. Area was canvassed and the vehicle was not located.
Disabled Vehicle
05/26/21 4:30 P.M. · Route 9 North
Patrol came upon a disabled vehicle on Route 9 North and spoke to the operator who was using the phone.
Hazard Condition
05/26/21 5:05 P.M. · Old Post Road North
Patrol responded to an area on Old Post Road North on a report of the PD speed trailer blocking the lane of traffic. Patrol checked the area and determined the trailer is on the shoulder and vehicles can pass.
Alarm - Commercial
05/26/21 5:40 P.M. · Cleveland Drive
Patrols responded to a commercial burglar alarm on Cleveland Drive. Location was checked and the employee on scene set off the alarm accidentally.
Public Service
05/26/21 6:10 P.M. · Half Moon Bay Drive
Patrols responded to an area on Half Moon Bay Drive to serve Family Court paperwork.
Noise Complaint
05/26/21 8:06 P.M. · Piney Point Avenue
Patrol responded to an area on Piney Point Avenue for a report of construction equipment being used. Patrol located the source and corrected the condition.
Hazard Condition
05/26/21 9:35 P.M. · Croton Point Avenue
Patrol responded to an area on Croton Point Avenue for a branch that had fallen from a tree and was blocking the Route 9 sign on Croton Point Avenue; the road was not blocked. DPW was notified.
Alarm - Commercial
05/26/21 11:25 P.M. · Elliott Way
Patrols responded to an area on Elliott Way for a commercial burglar alarm. Location was checked and no signs of forced entry.
Medical Aided
05/27/21 12:42 A.M. · Hunter Place
Patrol responded to an area on Hunter Place for a Croton resident needing medical assistance. Aided refused medical assistance.
Hazard Condition
05/27/21 3:26 A.M. · Route 9 North
Patrols responded to the area of Route 9 North for a report of someone walking on the highway. Patrols located the party who was given a courtesy transport off the roadway to the next exit.
Disorderly Person
05/27/21 8:33 A.M. · Lexington Drive
Patrol responded to an area on Lexington Drive for a report of a person yelling and scaring residents. The party was warned and admonished.
Fire Response
05/27/21 8:37 A.M. · South Riverside Avenue
Patrol and Croton Fire Department responded to a commercial area on South Riverside Avenue for a report of an outside odor of natural gas. Scene was handled by FD and Con Edison.
Motor Vehicle Accident
05/27/21 9:48 A.M. · Old Post Road North
P atrols responded to an area on Old Post Road North for a motor vehicle accident where a vehicle left the scene. Report was filed and no reported injuries.
Parking Complaint
05/27/21 10:15 A.M. · Croton Point Avenue
Parking Enforcement responded to an area on Croton Point Avenue for a report of a parking complaint. Area was checked and a warning was issued.
Public Assistance
05/27/21 5:51 P.M. · High Street
Patrol responded to an area on High Street for a report of a resident who had fallen and cannot get up. The party refused medical assistance.
Parking Complaint
05/27/21 7:10 P.M. · Sunset Trail
Patrol responded to an area on Sunset Trail for a report of a parking complaint. The owner was located, moved the vehicle and a warning was issued.
Arrest VTL Arrest
05/27/21 9:19 P.M. · Croton Point Avenue
Patrol performed a traffic stop on Croton Point Avenue and took a 18-year-old resident of East Hampton, New York, into custody for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated and Driving While Intoxicated. He was released on his own recognizance.
Noise Complaint
05/27/21 9:42 P.M. · Benedict Boulevard
Patrol responded to a location on Benedict Blvd. for a noise complaint. Area was checked with negative results.
Welfare Check
05/28/21 1:00 A.M. · South Riverside Avenue
Patrols responded to an area on South Riverside Avenue to check on a Peekskill resident who was supposed to be picked up by a family member from work and he was not there. Patrol checked the location with negative results.
Welfare Check
05/28/21 8:29 A.M. · Veterans Plaza
Patrols responded to an area on Veterans Plaza to check on a Peekskill resident who may need medical assistance after having a dispute at their residence. Patrol located the party who refused assistance.
Welfare Check
05/28/21 8:45 A.M. · Cook Lane
Patrols responded to an area on Cook Lane to check on a resident after the individual and their child did not arrive for a custody exchange. Patrol unable to make contact with the party and referred to Family Court.
Village Ordinance
05/28/21 9:22 A.M. · Half Moon Bay Drive
Patrol responded to a residential area on Half Moon Bay Drive after a Croton resident called reporting a contractor urinated in public. Patrol responded and interviewed contractors who advised they have a porta-potty available for their use.
Parking Complaint
05/28/21 9:31 A.M. · Penfield Avenue
Parking Enforcement responded to an area on Penfield Avenue for a report of a parking complaint. A summons was issued to the vehicle.
Fire Response
05/28/21 9:40 A.M. · Grand Street
Patrol and Croton Fire Department responded to an area on Grand Street for a report of an inside odor of natural gas. Scene was handled by FD and Con Edison.
Medical Aided
05/28/21 11:20 A.M. · Albany Post Road
Croton EMS responded to an area on Albany Post Road for a resident needing medical assistance. Aided was transported to the hospital.
Erratic Vehicle
05/28/21 11:26 A.M. · Grand Street
Patrols responded to an area on Route 9 North for a report of a slow-moving vehicle traveling on the roadway. The area was canvassed with negative results.
Disorderly Person
05/28/21 12:06 P.M. · Lexington Drive
Patrol responded to an area on Lexington Drive for a report of a person yelling at a mail carrier. The party was warned and admonished.
Suspicious Vehicle
05/28/21 2:35 P.M. · Olcott Avenue
Patrol responded to the area of Olcott Avenue for a suspicious vehicle occupied by a male. Party was a contractor working in the area.
Medical Aided
05/28/21 4:09 P.M. · Lexington Drive
Patrol responded to an area on Lexington Drive for a report of a person needing medical assistance. The party was transported to the hospital.
Alarm - Commercial
05/28/21 4:33 P.M. · Old Post Road South
Patrol responded to an area on Old Post Road South for a report of a commercial alarm. Patrols checked the area and found no signs of forced entry.
Alarm - Commercial
05/28/21 4:40 P.M. · Albany Post Road
Patrol responded to an area on Albany Post Road for a report of a commercial burglar alarm. The property was checked with no signs of forced entry.
Erratic Vehicle
05/29/21 7:29 A.M. · Route 9 North
Patrol responded to an area on Route 9 North for a report of an erratic vehicle traveling on the roadway. The area was canvassed with negative results.
911 Hang Up
05/29/21 10:23 A.M. · Beekman Avenue
Patrols checked on a Croton resident from Beekman Avenue who dialed 911 and hung up. Patrol confirmed the person had accidentally dialed.
Hazard Condition
05/29/21 2:09 P.M. · Route 9 North
Patrol responded to a location on Route 9 North for a report of a tree down blocking one lane of the roadway. Patrols stood by for traffic control while DOT corrected the condition.
911 Hang Up
05/29/21 2:40 P.M. · Albany Post Road
Patrols checked on a Croton resident from an area on Albany Post Road who dialed 911 and hung up.
Medical Aided
05/29/21 2:53 P.M. · Albany Post Road
Croton EMS responded to a commercial establishment on Albany Post Road for a Croton resident needing medical assistance. Party was transported to the hospital.
Village Ordinance
05/29/21 5:53 P.M. · Quaker Bridge Road
Patrol responded to an area on Quaker Bridge Road for a report of a dog violation. Patrols canvassed the area with negative results.
Noise Complaint
05/30/21 12:02 A.M. · Half Moon Bay Drive
Patrol responded to an area on Half Moon Bay Drive for a residential noise complaint of loud music. Patrol unable to make contact with the resident and will follow up at a later date.
Alarm - Commercial
05/30/21 1:40 A.M. · Glen Place
Patrol responded to an area on Glen Place for a report of commercial alarm. The property was checked with no signs of forced entry.
Alarm - Residential
05/30/21 3:36 A.M. · Sunset Drive
Patrols responded to an area on Sunset Drive for a report of a residential burglar alarm. Location was checked and no signs of forced entry.
Harassment Complaint
05/30/21 12:33 P.M. · Half Moon Bay Drive
Patrols responded to an area on Half Moon Bay Drive for a harassment complaint. Patrols unable to make contact with the other party and will follow up at a later date. No case to be completed.
Medical Aided
05/30/21 1:01 P.M. · Albany Post Road
Croton EMS responded to a commercial establishment on Albany Post Road for a Croton resident needing medical assistance. Party was transported to the hospital.
Animal Complaint
05/30/21 2:40 P.M. · Route 9 North
P atrol r esponded to an area on Route 9 North for a deer on the side of the roadway. The deer was observed resting in the grass not causing a hazard.
Animal Complaint
05/30/21 5:43 P.M. · Route 9 North
Patrol responded to an area on Route 9 North for a baby deer alone and possibly crying on the side of the roadway. Patrols responded and canvassed the area with negative results.
Medical Aided
05/30/21 5:45 P.M. · Veterans Plaza
Patrol responded to an area on Veterans Plaza for a Poughkeepsie resident needing medical assistance. The party was transported to the hospital.
Motor vehicle Accident/Arrest VTL Arrest
05/30/21 10:51 P.M. · North Riverside Avenue
Patrols responded to an area on North Riverside Avenue for a motor vehicle accident. After an investigation, a 43-year-old Village resident was taken into custody for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a passenger less than 16 years old and Driving while Intoxicated. She was released on her own recognizance.

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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