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Croton-on-Hudson · Police blotter

Week of 2021-06-21 to 2021-06-27

53 incidents from the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department's own weekly blotter, posted by the village on 2021-06-29. Its own preface: "a selection of incidents… does not constitute all calls received by the department during this period."

Medical Aided
6/21/2021 06:20 a.m. · Hastings Avenue
60 Control dispatched Croton EMS to a residence on Hastings Avenue for a party suffering injuries from a fall. Patrol dispatched; aided refused medical attention.
Motor Vehicle Accident
6/21/2021 10:40 a.m. · Maple Street
Patrol responded to the area of Maple Street for a two-car accident. No injuries reported.
Medical Aided
6/21/2021 10:46 a.m. · Hastings Avenue
60 Control dispatched EMS to a residence on Hastings Avenue for a party with a low oxygen level. Ossining VAC responded; aided refused medical attention.
Motor Vehicle Accident
6/21/2021 11:50 a.m. · Route 9 South
Patrol dispatched to the area of Route 9 South for a report of a two-car accident. Patrol will file a report.
Fire Response
6/21/2021 12:28 p.m. · Ackerman Court
Caller reported an odor of gas or sewage inside her home on Ackerman Court. Patrol and Croton Fire Department responded. Patrol reported odor came from a skunk that had sprayed outside the home.
Motor Vehicle Accident
6/21/2021 3:06 p.m. · Route 9 South
Patrol responded to Route 9 South for a report of a two-car accident. Injured party was transported to the hospital. Patrol to file a report.
Criminal Mischief
6/21/2021 3:44 p.m. · Gerstein Street
Caller reported there was a party at above location; unknown person(s) consumed alcohol and tipped over porta-potty. Patrols unable to respond due to prior call; caller was advised patrol will follow up in the morning.
Suspicious Incident
6/21/2021 4:00 p.m. · Brook Street
Caller reported that her ex-husband threatened violence against her current boyfriend. She stated that her ex-husband showed a gun to her son and said “I’ll shoot your mom’s boyfriend if he acts up again.” Case turned over to detectives for further investigation.
Hazardous Condition
6/21/2021 5:00 p.m. · Piney Point Avenue
Caller reported a large pile of dirt blocking the roadway. Patrol responded and pile of dirt was moved.
Motor Vehicle Accident
6/21/2021 6:40 p.m. · South Riverside Avenue
Caller reported that someone struck his vehicle while he was parked at the Shoprite Plaza. Patrol to file a report.
Alarm - Residential
6/21/2021 10:02 p.m. · Arrowcrest Drive
Patrol responded to the area of Arrowcrest Drive for an alarm activation. Homeowner on scene reported it may have been set off by the wind.
Hazardous Condition
6/22/2021 08:11 a.m. · Cleveland Drive
Caller reported a low wire in the area of Cleveland Drive. Patrol reported it is already marked and put aside. Cablevision notified.
Larceny
6/22/2021 10:25 a.m. · Van Wyck Street
DPW reported multiple street signs stolen in the Village. Investigation is ongoing.
Alarm - Residential
6/22/2021 10:53 a.m. · Half Moon Bay Drive
Patrol dispatched for an alarm activation in the area of Half Moon Bay Drive. Patrol reported that all seemed secure from what could be checked.
Suspicious Person
6/22/2021 2:45 p.m. · Devon Avenue
Caller reported three people taking pictures of houses on their street. Patrol dispatched and reported the individuals were gone on arrival.
Missing Person
6/22/2021 3:13 p.m. · Half Moon Bay Drive
Caller reported that her adult daughter, who suffers from mental illness, is missing. She was last seen in Brooklyn. Days later, she was found by her boyfriend in Brooklyn.
Medical Aided
6/22/2021 4:11 p.m. · Batten Road
Caller reported needing an ambulance for her husband. Patrol and Croton EMS dispatched.
Motor Vehicle Accident
6/22/2021 7:10 p.m. · North Riverside Avenue
Caller reported a two-car accident in the area of North Riverside Avenue. Patrol responded and will file a report.
Fraudulent Activities
6/22/2021 8:38 p.m. · Grand Street
Caller reported someone made a fraudulent email address similar to her husband's and has been emailing their customers asking for money. She reported one customer in Chappaqua sent $2,000 via Zelle to this unknown individual and subsequently filed a report with Chappaqua PD. Caller indicated that she alerted her customers of the fraudulent emails.
Suspicious Incident
6/22/2021 11:03 p.m. · Nordica Drive
Caller reported that their tire was slashed. Patrol to file a report.
Parking Complaint
6/23/2021 11:42 a.m. · Veterans Plaza
Parking enforcement advised vehicle in parking lot has four outstanding tickets. Patrol responded and the vehicle was impounded.
Motor Vehicle Accident
6/23/2021 3:00 p.m. · South Riverside Avenue
Caller reported a two-car accident in the area of South Riverside Avenue. Patrol to file a report
Medical Aided
06/23/2021 4:12 p.m. · Hastings Avenue
Caller stated that he is not feeling well and requested an ambulance. Patrol dispatched to location. Aided transported to the hospital.
Medical Aided
6/23/2021 10:14 p.m. · Grand Street
Caller requested ambulance for a low heart rate. Croton EMS dispatched to scene. Aided refused medical attention.
Medical Aided
6/24/2021 12:01 p.m. · Grand Street
Caller requested EMS for her 90-year-old mother, who is suffering from congestive heart failure. Patrol and EMS responded. Aided transported to the hospital.
Medical Aided
6/24/2021 1:33 p.m. · Mount Airy Road
Caller requested EMS for her husband, who is experiencing knee pain. Patrol and EMS responded to the scene. Aided transported to the hospital.
Motor Vehicle Accident
6/24/2021 2:53 p.m. · South Riverside Avenue
Caller reported a two-car accident in the ShopRite Plaza. Repot to be filed.
Escort
6/24/2021 4:58 p.m. · Croton Point Avenue
Patrols assisted with traffic exiting Croton Point Park from the Croton-Harmon High School graduation and then escorted parade throughout the Village.
Alarm - Residential
6/24/2021 5:21 p.m. · Lounsbury Road
Alarm company reports an alarm activation at a residence on Lounsbury Road. Patrol reported the alarm was set off by a family member.
Motor Vehicle Accident
6/24/2021 6:03 p.m. · Wayne Street
EMS member reported that an ambulance hit another vehicle. Patrol to file a report.
Alarm - Residential
6/24/2021 6:12 p.m. · Newton Court
Caller reported an activation of a residential burglary alarm at a residence on Newton Court. Patrol dispatched and reported the alarm was set off in error by the owner.
Medical Aided
6/24/2021 7:29 pm. · Half Moon Bay Drive
Caller reported her daughter is suffering from mental illness and needs to go to the hospital. Patrol and Croton EMS responded. Aided transported to the hospital.
Medical Aided
6/24/2021 9:38 p.m. · Mount Airy Road
Caller reported her friend passed out. Patrol dispatched to the residence. Aided transported to the hospital.
Animal Complaint
6/25/2021 4:05 a.m. · Route 9 North
Caller reported an injured deer along the highway. Patrol responded and put the deer down.
Suspicious Person
6/25/2021 8:35 a.m. · Grand Street
Caller reported a male acting strange in the area of Grand Street. Patrol responded and reported he was packing up his car to go away.
Suspicious Incident
6/25/2021 9:30 a.m. · South Riverside Avenue
Chief received a report of a sticker for “Patriot Front” affixed to the back of a street sign on North Riverside Avenue near Bank Street. Patrol dispatched and confirmed small sticker on back of sign. DPW notified to remove unauthorized sticker.
Alarm - Commercial
6/25/2021 10:43 a.m. · Senasqua Road
Alarm company reported commercial burglary alarm at a business on Senasqua Road. Patrols dispatched to location. Patrol reported business appears to be closed and doors are secure.
Suspicious Person
6/25/2021 1:09 p.m. · Croton Point Avenue
Multiple callers reported a black male, wearing a black hoodie and brown pants, was walking into traffic along Croton Point Avenue. Patrol dispatched and reported locating the individual. Patrol requested EMS for the male, who has an altered mental status. Aided refused medical attention and was provided a courtesy transport to the train station.
Suspicious Incident
6/25/2021 1:44 p.m. · Gerstein Street
School employee reported evidence of a party overnight at Spencer Field. Patrols to canvas area frequently overnight.
Erratic Vehicle
6/25/2021 5:55 p.m. · Route 129
Caller reported an erratic vehicle along Route 129 near Jacoby Street. Patrol dispatched and vehicle was gone on arrival.
Domestic Dispute
6/25/21 7:01 p.m. · Hunter Place
Caller stated a black male and a white female were out in the street having an argument across from her residence. Caller further stated the male appeared to light a shirt on fire and left it in the street. Caller further stated the male left the scene in a vehicle and the female left on foot. Patrols dispatched. Patrol reported using a fire extinguisher to put out a small fire in the street. Patrol located female on foot on Old Post Road North. Patrol reported the female was uncooperative as they attempted to ascertain information as to what happened. Female only stated that she had an argument with her friend and he set the shirt on fire because it had dog feces on it. Female stated her friend is not returning to pick her up. Patrols gave female a courtesy transport to the train station. Patrols interviewed witnesses on scene who did not recognize male. Patrols canvassed area for the male’s vehicle with negative results. Blotter only at this time.
Noise Complaint
6/25/2021 8:12 p.m. · Grand Street
Caller reported loud music coming from an establishment on Grand Street. Patrol dispatched and reported advising bar to lower the music.
Suspicious Person
6/25/2021 9:25 p.m. · South Riverside Avenue
Patrol responded to the area of South Riverside Avenue for a report of a man asleep on a bench. Patrol made contact with party who stated that he was homeless and wanted to be transported to the hospital. Croton EMS dispatched and transported male to the hospital.
Noise Complaint
6/25/2021 11:41 p.m. · Sunset Drive
Caller reported loud noise coming from a residence in the area. Patrol responded and advised the occupants of the residence to keep down the noise.
Hazardous Condition
6/26/2021 7:45 a.m. · Piney Point Avenue
Caller reported another dirt pile dumped in the street by contractor on Piney Point Avenue. Contractor notified and moved dirt.
Animal Complaint
6/26/2021 10:57 a.m. · Elliott Way
Caller reported seeing a rabid raccoon near the picture tunnel on Elliott Way. Patrol dispatched and disposed of the animal.
Medical Aided
6/26/2021 4:46 p.m. · Oneida Avenue
Caller requested EMS for a dehydrated elderly male. Aided transported to the hospital.
Alarm - Commercial
6/26/2021 6:37 p.m. · Croton Point Avenue
Alarm company reported an activated burglary alarm in an office along Croton Point Avenue. Patrol dispatched and reported ground level is secure.
Medical Aided
6/27/2021 12:47 a.m. · Melrose Avenue
Caller reported possibly having some type of reaction from a drug she took at a party outside of the Village. Aided transported to the hospital.
Civil Dispute
6/27/2021 4:30 p.m. · Old Post Road South
Caller stated he was delivering a pizza in the Bari Manor complex and parked in a resident’s parking spot to do so. When he returned to his vehicle, the owner of the spot began to yell at him and blocked caller in the spot with his vehicle. Patrol dispatched. Patrol reported mediating the situation; condition corrected.
Hazardous Condition
6/27/2021 4:33 p.m. · Bungalow Road
Caller reported a tree down that is partially blocking the roadway at location. Patrols dispatched and confirmed a tree down opposite the entrance to Duck Pond Park. Patrols placed cones at location and report road passable. Notification made to DPW to address in the morning.
Alarm - Commercial
6/27/2021 6:01 p.m. · Grand Street
Alarm company reported an activated commercial fire alarm at location. Patrol dispatched. Patrol reported checking the building with CFD personnel and all is ok.
Harassment
6/27/2021 7:15 p.m. · Quaker Bridge Road
Caller reported that while walking at Black Rock Park, he advised a dog park goer that the park was closed. The male then yelled an obscenity at the caller. Caller stated that after he finished his walk, he went back home and was in his driveway when the male who had cursed at him, drove his vehicle in front of his driveway, spun his wheels, and threatened him. Blotter only at this time.

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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