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Croton-on-Hudson · Police blotter

Week of 2021-06-28 to 2021-07-04

86 incidents from the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department's own weekly blotter, posted by the village on 2021-07-07. Its own preface: "a selection of incidents… does not constitute all calls received by the department during this period."

Fire Alarm
06/28/21 12:11 AM · Scenic Drive West
Patrol and Croton FD responded to an area on Scenic Drive West for a residential CO detector alarm sounding. Scene was handled by Croton FD, no reported injuries.
Erratic Vehicle
06/28/21 2:09 AM · Route 9 North
Patrol responded to an area on Route 9 North for a report of a vehicle driving erratically. The area was canvassed with negative results.
Hazard Condition
06/28/21 7:50 AM · Piney Point Avenue
Patrol responded to an area on Piney Point Avenue for a large pile of dirt in the roadway. After not being able to determine who dumped the dirt, DPW assisted in correcting the condition. Code Enforcement will be following up on the condition.
Welfare Check
06/28/21 9:38 AM · Church Street
Patrols responded to an area on Church Street for a welfare check on a juvenile. Patrol spoke to the parent on scene who confirmed the incident was innocent.
Found Property
06/28/21 9:40 AM · Van Wyck Street
An individual turned in property found on the street in the village. The owner, an Ossining resident, was contacted and retrieved the property.
Motor Vehicle Accident
06/28/21 12:31 PM · Route 9 North
Patrol and Croton EMS responded to an area on Route 9 North for a motor vehicle. The parties involved refused medical attention and a report will be filed.
Dog Bite
06/28/21 1:55 PM · Beekman Avenue
Patrol and Croton EMS responded to an area on Beekman Avenue for a juvenile bitten by a dog. Aided was transported to the hospital and a report was filed.
S Riverside Avenue
06/28/21 2:09 PM · Church Street
Patrols responded to an area on S Riverside Avenue for a welfare check on two juveniles. Patrol spoke to the grandparents and an outside agency who legitimized the incident.
Larceny
06/28/21 2:09 PM · Elliott Way
Patrol responded to an area on Elliott Way for a report of a larceny. Patrol canvassed the area with negative results. Investigation is ongoing.
Alarm-Commercial
06/28/21 3:12 PM · 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.
Landlord/Tenant Dispute
06/28/21 4:54 PM · Wood Road
Patrols responded to an area on Wood Road for a report of a landlord/tenant dispute. Parties were interviewed and the matter was civil in nature. Referred to court.
Vehicle Lockout
06/28/21 7:55 PM · Arrowcrest Drive
Patrol responded to a location on Arrowcrest Drive to assist a Virginia resident who had locked the keys inside their vehicle. Entry was gained without incident.
Domestic Incident
06/28/21 10:04 PM · Brook Street
Patrol responded to a residence on Brook Street for a domestic dispute between two parties. The parties were interviewed and a report will be filed.
Welfare Check
06/28/21 11:09 PM · S Riverside Avenue
Patrols responded to an area on S Riverside Avenue for a party sleeping on a public walkway. The individual was transported to the hospital by EMS for medical evaluation.
Welfare Check
06/29/21 4:17 AM · Croton Point Avenue/Route 9
Patrol responded to an area on Croton Point Avenue after receiving a 911 call with no person on the line. The call was traced back to that vicinity. Other agencies were also notified to check their jurisdictions. Area was canvassed with negative results.
Larceny
06/29/21 7:41 AM · S Riverside Avenue
Patrol responded to a commercial establishment on S Riverside Avenue for a larceny of cooking oil. Report to be filed.
Harassment
06/29/21 12:00 PM · Harrison Street
Patrol was notified by a Croton resident after receiving harassing phone calls from a person who was friends with someone he had sold something to in May 2021. The party was requesting his money back for the item purchased. No report filed at this time.
Parking Complaint
06/29/21 12:02 PM · Veterans Plaza
Patrol responded to a commercial area on Veterans Plaza for a parking complaint. Area was checked and the vehicle was towed due to outstanding fines.
Village Ordinance
06/29/21 1:35 PM · Radnor Avenue
Patrol responded to a location on Radnor Avenue for a resident who reported parties soliciting in the area. Patrol canvassed the area with negative results.
Fraudulent Activities
06/29/21 2:00 PM · N Riverside Avenue
Patrol received a report from a Croton resident who reported she was scammed out of over $5,000.00 for an apartment they were attempting to rent via Craigslist. The unknown party they had been speaking to said he owns the house and would lease it to her. Victim never met the seller; the communication was via email and text only. Victim never actually saw the apartment in person, just pictures on Craigslist. Victim wired the money to the unknown party and was supposed to receive a lease and keys but never did. Report to be filed.
Vehicle Lockout
06/29/21 2:53 PM · S Riverside Avenue
Patrol responded to a location on S Riverside Avenue to assist a Verplanck resident who had locked the keys inside their vehicle. Entry was gained without incident.
Harassment
06/29/21 3:25 PM · Ackerman Court
Patrol was notified by a Croton resident after they received harassing text messages from an unknown person who said that they were an assassin and were paid a large sum of money to kidnap or bring them down. Report to be filed.
Medical Aided
06/29/21 5:44 PM · Route 9 South
Patrol performed a car stop on a vehicle on Route 9 North for a traffic violation. After speaking with the operator, Croton EMS was dispatched for medical assistance. Party was transported to the hospital.
Hazard Condition
06/29/21 6:51 PM · Benedict Boulevard
Patrols and CFD responded to a residence on Benedict Boulevard for a report of an unknown inside odor. Scene was checked by CFD. DPW was notified, responded and corrected the condition.
911 Hang Up
06/29/21 7:44 PM · Truesdale Drive
Patrols responded to a residence on Truesdale Drive after receiving a 911 hang up call. Patrol checked the location and the resident on the scene dialed accidentally.
Alarm-Commercial
06/29/21 10:21 PM · Gerstein Street
Patrols responded to an area on Gerstein Street for a commercial burglar alarm. Location was checked and no signs of entry on the ground level.
Village Ordinance
06/29/21 11:12 PM · Cleveland Drive
Patrol was advised of a Croton resident on Cleveland Drive who had been in violation of their dog license. A summons was issued.
Domestic Incident
06/29/21 11:34 PM · Grand Street
Patrol responded to a residence on Grand Street for a domestic dispute between two parties. The parties were interviewed and a report will be filed.
Vehicle Accident
06/30/21 9:16 AM · Lounsbury Road
Patrol responded to an area on Lounsbury Road for a motor vehicle accident and one vehicle had left the scene. A report to be filed.
Residential Fire Alarm
06/30/21 9:24 AM · Irving Avenue
Croton FD and Patrol responded to an area of Irving Avenue for a residential fire alarm. Croton FD handled the scene.
Public Assistance
06/30/21 9:43 AM · Albany Post Road
Patrol responded to a commercial establishment on Albany Post Road to assist a Croton resident who was trying to contact a family member who resides out of state. The party was eventually contacted.
Disabled Vehicle/Vehicle Accident
06/30/21 9:59 AM · Route 9 North
Patrol responded to an area on Route 9 North for a disabled vehicle/motor vehicle accident. The other vehicle involved had left the scene. The vehicle that was on scene was towed and the operator was issued two summonses for unregistered and uninsured. A report is to be filed.
Public Assistance
06/30/21 2:30 PM · Van Wyck Street
Patrol assisted a Peekskill resident with a child safety seat installation.
Vehicle Accident
06/30/21 3:00 PM · S Riverside Avenue
Patrol responded to a commercial area on S Riverside Avenue for a motor vehicle accident. One vehicle had left the scene. A report to be filed.
Public Assistance
06/30/21 3:59 PM · S Riverside Avenue
Patrol responded to a commercial establishment on S Riverside Avenue who reported a customer had taken an electric shopping cart out of the parking lot and wanted to make sure it gets returned. Patrol located the electric vehicle on the sidewalk and the item was retrieved by the owner.
Alarm Residential
06/30/21 4:39 PM · Newton Court
Patrols responded to a residential burglar alarm on Newton Court. Location was checked and no signs of forced entry.
Vehicle Accident
06/30/21 5:19 PM · Old Post Road South
Patrol responded to an area on Old Post Road S for a motor vehicle accident, where one vehicle had left the scene. A report to be filed.
Alarm-Commercial
06/30/21 5:20 PM · 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.
Fire Alarm
06/30/21 6:25 PM · N Riverside Avenue
Croton FD and Patrol responded to an area on N Riverside Avenue for a commercial fire alarm sounding. Scene was handled by Croton FD.
Noise Complaint
06/30/21 7:15 PM · Truesdale Drive/Croton River
Patrol responded to an area on Truesdale Drive for a report of loud music coming from parties in the Croton River. Patrol located the source which was outside the Village of Croton and corrected the condition.
Domestic Incident
06/30/21 8:53 PM · Grand Street
Patrol responded to a residence on Grand Street for a domestic dispute between two parties. The parties were interviewed and a report will be filed.
911 Hang Up
06/30/21 8:56 PM · Wells Avenue
Patrols responded to a residence on Wells Avenue after receiving a 911 hang up call. Patrol checked the location and the resident on the scene dialed accidentally.
Hazard Condition
06/30/21 9:57 PM · Route 9 North
Patrols responded to an area on Route 9 North for a tree down blocking the roadway. The tree was in the Village of Ossining, who responded and handled the scene. Croton PD assisted with traffic control.
Fire Alarm
06/30/21 10:34 PM · N Riverside Avenue
Croton FD and Patrol responded to an area on N Riverside Avenue for a commercial fire alarm sounding. Scene was handled by Croton FD.
Suspicious Person
06/30/21 11:01 PM · Albany Post Road
Patrols responded to a commercial area on Albany Post Road for a report of a person acting suspicious and smoking marijuana on the property. Patrols canvassed the area with negative results.
Medical Aided
07/01/21 2:54 AM · Olcott Avenue
Patrol and Croton EMS responded to an area on Olcott Avenue for a report of a resident needing medical assistance. Aided was transported to the hospital.
Fraudulent Activity
07/01/21 9:18 AM · Bari Manor
Patrol was notified by a Croton resident regarding messages they had been receiving through Facebook from an unknown scammer. Party was advised to contact her phone carrier and it is believed to be an automated scammer. No report filed at this time.
Parking Complaint
07/01/21 9:25 AM · Grand Street
Park Agent responded to an area on Grand Street for a report of a parking complaint. A summons was issued to the vehicle.
Arrest VTL Arrest
07/01/21 11:19 AM · Grand Street
Patrol performed a traffic stop on Grand Street and took a 34-year-old Peekskill, NY resident, into custody for Aggravated Unlicensed Operator and Suspended Registration. She was released on her own recognizance.
Public Assistance
07/01/21 11:22 AM · Albany Post Road
Patrol responded to a commercial establishment on Albany Post Road to assist a Croton resident who was trying to contact a family member who resides out of state. The party was eventually contacted. The caller's medical team in Croton was notified.
Alarm-Commercial
07/01/21 3:54 PM · Old Post Road South
Patrol responded to an area on Old Post Road South for a report of a commercial alarm. The property was checked with no signs of forced entry.
Alarm-Commercial
07/01/21 4:09 PM · Gerstein Street
Patrol responded to an area on Gerstein Street for a report of a commercial alarm. The property was checked with no signs of forced entry.
Medical Aided
07/01/21 5:31 PM · Elliott Way
Patrol and Croton EMS responded to an area on Elliot Way for a Millwood, NY resident needing medical assistance. Aided refused medical assistance.
Suspicious Incident
07/01/21 6:03 PM · Truesdale Drive
Patrol was notified by a Croton resident who reported their doorbell rang and they opened the front door to find a male lying on her lawn. They got nervous thinking the person needed help, then the male got up, started laughing and ran off. There was a female who had been standing on the sidewalk that ran off with the male. Caller wanted the incident documented.
Village Ordinance
07/01/21 6:20 PM · High Street
Patrol was advised of a Croton resident on High Street who had been in violation of their dog license. A summons was issued.
Medical Aided
07/01/21 6:23 PM · 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
07/01/21 6:49 PM · Grand Street
Patrol was advised of a Croton resident on Grand Street who had been in violation of their dog license. A summons was issued.
Village Ordinance
07/01/21 7:21 PM · Georgia Lane
Patrol was advised of a Croton resident on Georgia Lane who had been in violation of their dog license. A summons was issued.
Parking Complaint
07/01/21 7:47 PM · Clinton Street
Patrol responded to an area on Clinton Street for a report of a parking complaint. A summons was issued to the vehicle.
Alarm Commercial
07/01/21 10:07 PM · Elliott Way
Patrols responded to a commercial area on Elliott Way for a burglar alarm. Location was checked and no signs of forced entry.
Disorderly Group
07/01/21 10:48 PM · Half Moon Bay Drive
Patrols responded to an area on Half Moon Bay Drive for a loud group near the Hudson River. Area was canvassed with negative results.
Hazard Condition
07/02/21 10:23 AM · Route 9 South
Patrols responded to an area on Route 9 South for debris in the roadway. Debris was located and removed from the roadway.
911 Hang Up
07/02/21 1:25 PM · Lexington Drive
Patrols responded to a residence on Lexington Drive after receiving a 911 hang up call. Patrol checked the location and the resident on the scene dialed accidentally.
Vehicle Lockout
07/02/21 5:57 PM · S Riverside Avenue
Patrol responded to a commercial location on S Riverside Avenue to assist a Croton resident who had locked the keys inside their vehicle. Entry was gained without incident.
Alarm-Commercial
07/02/21 7:08 PM · Maple Street
Patrols responded to an area on Maple Street for a report of a commercial alarm. The property was checked with no signs of forced entry.
Medical Aided
07/02/21 8:30 PM · Grand Street
Patrol and Croton EMS responded to a residence on Grand Street for a Croton resident needing medical assistance. Party was transported to the hospital.
Hazard Condition
07/02/21 9:04 PM · Brook Street
Patrols responded to an area on Brook Street for a tree down. Patrols located a large branch that fell between two residences on the street. Property owner was notified.
Medical Alert Alarm
07/03/21 1:51 AM · Sunset Drive
Patrol units and Croton EMS responded to an area on Sunset Drive for a medical alert alarm. Contact was made to the resident who had accidentally hit the alarm. Medical assistance was refused by the resident.
Property Damage
07/03/21 10:12 AM · Radnor Avenue
Patrol responded to an area on Radnor Avenue for a report of property damaged on a vehicle. The damage was possibly from a motor vehicle which had left the scene.
Alarm-Commercial
07/03/21 3:20 PM · Gerstein Street
Patrol responded to an area on Gerstein Street for a report of a commercial alarm. The property was checked with no signs of forced entry.
Alarm-Commercial
07/03/21 7:16 PM · Albany Post Road
Patrol responded to an area on Albany Post Road for a report of a commercial alarm. The property was checked with no signs of forced entry.
Noise Complaint
07/03/21 7:51 PM · N Riverside Avenue
Patrol responded to an area on N Riverside Avenue for a report of a noise and parking complaint. Caller indicated the noise would be coming from a party at a residence and it would be happening later. Patrol did not observe any violations and there was not any noise to be heard.
Public Assistance
07/03/21 8:18 PM · Albany Post Road
Patrol responded to a commercial establishment on Albany Post Road to assist a Croton resident who was trying to contact a family member who resides out of state. The party was eventually contacted. The caller's medical team in Croton was notified.
Disabled Vehicle
07/03/21 8:42 PM · Route 9 North
Patrol responded to an area on Route 9 North for a disabled vehicle. The operator had requested a tow company who towed the vehicle. Patrol assisted with getting the vehicle off the roadway.
Noise Complaint/Disorderly Group
07/03/21 11:34 PM · N Riverside Avenue
Patrols responded to an area on N Riverside Avenue for a report of a large group of teens who were loud. Patrols disbursed the group and warned & admonished the owner.
Parking Complaint
07/04/21 11:01 AM · Grand Street
Patrol responded to an area on Grand Street for a report of a parking complaint. The vehicle belonged to a contractor performing work in the vicinity. No summons was issued.
Found Property
07/04/21 3:02 PM · Van Wyck Street
An individual turned in property found on the street in the Village. The owner, a Croton resident, was contacted and retrieved the property.
Alarm-Commercial
07/04/21 6:09 PM · Half Moon Bay Drive
Patrol responded to an area on Half Moon Bay Drive for a report of a commercial burglar alarm. The property was checked with no signs of forced entry.
Public Assistance
07/04/21 8:32 PM · Cleveland Drive
Patrols responded to a residence on Cleveland Drive to assist a Croton resident from getting up off the floor of his home. Party refused medical assistance.
Harassment
07/04/21 8:43 PM · Cleveland Drive
Patrol were notified by a Croton resident that while riding their bicycle on Cleveland Drive in the vicinity of Thompson Avenue, a group of youths in a silver Volvo SUV shot a water gun at them. The youths continued on laughing and drove away. Caller was not hurt in the incident but wanted it on record.
Noise/Fireworks
07/04/21 9:09 PM · Half Moon Bay Drive
Patrol responded to an area on Half Moon Bay Drive for a report of fireworks being set off near the beach of the Hudson River. Patrols canvass the area with negative results.
Shots Fired/Noise Complaint
07/04/21 9:38 PM · Scenic Drive West
Patrol responded to an area on Scenic Drive West for a report of someone shooting a weapon. Patrols canvass the area with negative results.
Fire Response/Hazard Condition
07/04/21 11:04 PM · Quaker Bridge Road
Patrols and CFD responded to the area of Quaker Bridge Road for a report of a tree on fire from the electrical wires. CFD and CONED handled the scene.
Noise Complaint/Disorderly Group
07/04/21 11:15 PM · Half Moon Bay Drive
Patrol responded to an area on Half Moon Bay Drive for a report of a group of youths that were loud near the beach of the Hudson River. Patrols disbursed the group and warned and admonished.
Alarm-Residential
07/04/21 11:28 PM · Half Moon Bay Drive
Patrol responded to an area on Half Moon Bay Drive for a report of a residential burglar alarm. The property was checked with the owner on scene and no signs of forced entry.
Noise/Fireworks
07/04/21 11:55 PM · Truesdale Drive
Patrol responded to an area on Truesdale Drive for a report of fireworks being set off in the street. When the resident came outside the house the parties ran off. Patrols canvass the area with negative results.

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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