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Croton-on-Hudson · Police blotter

Week of 2021-08-23 to 2021-08-29

61 incidents from the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department's own weekly blotter, posted by the village on 2021-09-03. Its own preface: "a selection of incidents… does not constitute all calls received by the department during this period."

Erratic Vehicle
08/25/20 8:59 PM · Maple Street
Patrols responded to an area on Maple St for a report of an erratic vehicle. The vehicle was located, the parties were interviewed and warned and admonished.
Property Damaged
08/23/21 6:46 AM · S Riverside Avenue
Patrol came upon damaged property of a parking sign at a commercial location on S Riverside Ave. The property owner to be notified.
Medical Aided/Welfare Check
08/23/21 9:18 AM · Grand Street
Patrol responded to an area on Grand St for a welfare check. After canvassing the party was located in another Westchester jurisdiction. The party was transported to the hospital.
Fire Response/Hazard Condition
08/23/21 10:19 AM · Finney Farm Road
Patrols and CFD responded to the area of Finney Farm Rd for a report of a tree that fell on electrical wires. CFD and CONED handled the scene.
Animal Complaint
08/23/21 12:17 PM · S Riverside Avenue
Patrol responded to a commercial area on S Riverside Ave for a dog left inside a vehicle. The area was checked with negative results.
Disabled Vehicle
08/23/21 12:40 PM · Route 9 South
Patrol responded to an area on Route 9 South for a disabled vehicle in the roadway. The operator had called a tow company to tow the vehicle.
Suspicious Person
08/23/21 1:16 PM · Harrison Street
Patrol responded to an area on Harrison Street for a suspicious person sitting inside a vehicle. The party was interviewed and found to be a contractor on their lunch break.
Erratic Vehicle
08/23/21 8:55 PM · Old Post Road South
Patrol responded to an area on Old Post Road S for a report of a vehicle driving erratically(tailgating). The area was canvassed with negative results.
Arrest-Warrant Arrest
08/23/21 8:55 PM · Van Wyck Street
Patrols took a 45-year-old Peekskill resident into custody from the Peekskill Police Dept. on an active Arrest Warrant from the Village of Croton Court on Penal Law charges of Criminal Contempt 1ST degree. They were released on their own recognizance.
Medical Aided
08/24/21 1:09 AM · Half Moon Bay Drive
Patrols and Croton EMS responded to an area on Half Moon Bay Dr for a party in need of medical assistance. The party was transported to the hospital.
Dog Loose
08/24/21 7:54 AM · Cleveland Drive/Gorge Trail
Patrol responded to an area on Cleveland Drive for a report of more than one loose dog(s). The area was checked with negative results.
911 Hang Up
08/24/21 10:40 AM · Croton Point Avenue
Patrol responded to a commercial area on Croton Point Ave after receiving a 911 hang up call. Patrol checked multiple location(s) and did not locate the person who may have dialed.
Property Damaged
08/24/21 12:04 PM · Van Wyck Street
Patrol responded to an area on Van Wyck St after a commercial vehicle while traveling on the street, had pulled utility wires from the utility pole. The vehicle operator was interviewed and a notification was made to the utility company.
911 Hang Up
08/24/21 12:53 PM · S Riverside Avenue
Patrol responded to a commercial area on S Riverside Ave after receiving a 911 hang up call. Patrol checked the location and the call was placed accidentally by an employee.
Disabled Vehicle
08/24/21 1:23 PM · Route 9 North
Patrol responded to an area on Route 9 North for a disabled vehicle in the roadway. The operator had called a tow company to tow the vehicle.
Suspicious Person
08/24/21 3:37 PM · Grand Street
Patrols responded to an area on Grand St for a suspicious person on someone's property. The party was located, interviewed and advised they were a contractor hired by a business who rents from the owner of the property. No report filed however investigation is ongoing.
Dispute Other
08/24/21 4:00 PM · Farrington Road
Patrol responded to a location on Farrington Rd for a verbal dispute between parties regarding a parking space. The situation was mediated prior to patrol arrival.
Erratic Vehicle
08/24/21 6:24 PM · Route 9 South
Patrol responded to an area on Route 9 South for a report of an erratic vehicle. The area was canvassed with negative results.
Erratic Vehicle
08/24/21 8:28 PM · Grand Street
Patrol responded to an area on Grand St for a vehicle operating erratically with a loud exhaust. Patrol canvassed the area with negative results. Patrol did follow up with a resident who had a similar described vehicle and they were warned and admonished.
Domestic Incident
08/24/21 8:52 PM · Truesdale Drive
Patrol responded to an area on Truesdale Dr for a domestic dispute between two parties. One party involved was interviewed and a report will be filed.
Alarm-Commercial
08/25/21 1:45 AM · S Riverside Avenue
Patrols responded to an area on S Riverside Avet for a commercial burglar alarm. Location was checked and the alarm was accidentally set off by an employee.
Dog Loose
08/25/21 8:08 AM · Cleveland Drive/Gorge Trail
Patrol responded to an area on Cleveland Drive for a report of more than one loose dog(s). The area was checked with negative results.
Hazard Condition
08/25/21 8:34 AM · S Riverside Avenue
Croton FD and Patrol responded to a commercial area on S Riverside Ave for an inside odor of natural gas. The source was located and Croton FD handled the scene with CONED.
Disabled Vehicle
08/25/21 1:00 PM · Route 9 North
Patrol responded to an area on Route 9 North for a disabled vehicle in the roadway. The area was checked with negative results.
Dog Loose
08/25/21 2:15 PM · Nordica Drive
Patrol responded to an area on Nordica Drive for a report of a loose dog. The area was checked with negative results. It was later found that a resident had taken the loose dog in their yard and posted it online. The owner was reunited with their dog after noticing the online post.
Village Ordinance
08/25/21 3:32 PM · Grand Street
Patrol was advised of a Croton resident on Grand St who had been in violation of their dog license. A summons was issued to the owner.
Village Ordinance
08/25/21 3:47 PM · Grand Street
Patrol was advised of a Croton resident on Grand St who had been in violation of their dog license. A summons was issued to the owner.
Village Ordinance
08/25/21 4:37 PM · Truesdale Drive
Patrols responded to an area on Truesdale Dr for a report of a group of people who had exited a vehicle and made their way down to the Croton River carrying belongings. Patrols did observe a group of people on the opposite side of the Croton River in another jurisdiction. There were no parking violations observed in the area.
Vehicle Lockout
08/25/21 5:39 PM · Maple Street
Patrol responded to an area on Maple St to assist a party who had locked the keys inside their vehicle. Entry was gained to the vehicle by the owner as Patrol arrived on the scene.
Noise Complaint
08/25/21 5:40 PM · Croton River/Truesdale Drive
Patrols responded to an area of the Croton River along Truesdale Dr for a report of loud music. The group was located however not in the Village of Croton jurisdiction. The agency that covered the area was notified of the condition.
Found Property
08/25/21 5:54 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.
Erratic Vehicle
08/26/21 2:42 PM · Albany Post Road
Patrol was stopped in an area on Albany Post Rd for a report of an erratic vehicle that was operating too slow. The area was checked with negative results.
Village Ordinance
08/26/21 6:06 PM · Truesdale Drive/Silver Lake
Patrol responded to an area on Truesdale Dr/Silver Lake for a report of non-residents consuming alcohol at Silver Lake. Patrol reports parties leaving the area upon arrival and there were no violations observed.
Fire Alarm-Commercial
08/26/21 7:19 PM · Croton Point Avenue
Croton FD responded to an area of Croton Point Ave for a commercial fire alarm. Croton FD handled the scene, the alarm was accidentally set off.
Suspicious Person
08/26/21 9:31 PM · Ackerman Court
Patrols responded to an area on Ackerman Ct for a report of a person on their neighbor’s property and their neighbor is not home. The party was located and they were a friend of the child of the residence to arrive home.
Alarm Commercial
08/26/21 10:04 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.
Medical Aided
08/26/21 11:36 PM · Half Moon Bay Drive
Patrols and Croton EMS responded to an area on Half Moon Bay Dr for a Croton resident needing medical assistance. The party was transported to the hospital.
Medical Aided
08/27/21 4:20 AM · Mount Green Road
Patrols and Croton EMS responded to an area on Mount Green Rd for a Croton resident needing medical assistance. The party was transported to the hospital.
Alarm-Commercial
08/27/21 7:25 AM · S Riverside Avenue
Patrols responded to a commercial area on S Riverside Ave for a burglar alarm. Location was checked and the alarm was set off accidentally by an employee.
Hazard Condition
08/27/21 11:20 AM · Route 9 South
Patrol responded to an area on Route 9 South for debris in the roadway. Patrol removed the debris from the roadway.
Parking Complaint
08/27/21 11:31 AM · Nordica Drive
Patrol responded to an area on Nordica Dr for a parking complaint. The operator of the vehicle was notified and the condition was corrected, no summons issued.
Animal Complaint
08/27/21 12:00 PM · Benedict Boulevard
Patrol responded to an area on Benedict Blvd for a report of a kitten stuck in the engine compartment of a vehicle. Patrol was able to rescue the kitten from its temporary home, condition corrected.
Village Ordinance
08/27/21 8:07 PM · Nordica Drive/Mayo's Landing
Patrol responded to an area on Nordica Dr for a report of people in Mayo's Landing after the posted hours. Patrol did not locate anyone in the park but did observe parties leaving upon arrival.
Parking Complaint
08/27/21 8:52 PM · Half Moon Bay Drive
Patrol responded to an area on Half Moon Bay Dr for a report of a parking complaint from a delivery truck partially blocking the roadway. The delivery truck was moving upon patrol arrival, the condition was corrected.
Medical Aided
08/28/21 5:06 AM · Wells Avenue
Patrols and Croton EMS responded to a location on Wells Ave for a medical aided unresponsive party. After medical treatment, unfortunately the long time Croton resident had passed away.
Alarm-Commercial
08/28/21 7:07 AM · Croton Point Avenue
Patrols responded to a commercial area on Croton Point Ave for a burglar alarm. Location was checked and the alarm was set off accidentally by an employee.
Assist Other Agency
08/28/21 15:57 PM · Route 9 South
Patrols responded to an area on Route 9 South to assist another Westchester County Police Agency with an arrest of a party operating a stolen motor vehicle.
Motor Vehicle Accident
08/28/21 8:00 PM · Route 9 North
Patrol responded to an area on Route 9 North for a report of a vehicle that struck a deer. A report to be filed, the operator stated the deer ran into the woods.
Alarm-Residential
08/28/21 8:28 PM · Newton Court
Patrols responded to an area on Newton Ct for a residential burglar alarm sounding. The location was checked with no signs of forced entry.
Suspicious Incident
08/28/21 10:39 PM · Truesdale Drive
Patrols responded to an area on Truesdale Dr after a resident called reporting his motion light went on and they heard a loud noise outside. The area was checked with negative results.
Disorderly Persons
08/28/21 11:12 PM · Cleveland Drive
Patrol responded to an area on Cleveland Dr for a report of a group of several youths on the sidewalk at the Veterans Corners who were exposing themselves to as they drove by. Patrols responded to the area and encountered the group of juveniles. As patrol arrived, one of the juveniles exposed himself by "mooning" the police. The youths contacted their parents who responded to the scene to pick up their children. Report to be filed.
Arrest Vehicle & Traffic Arrest
08/29/21 1:37 AM · Route 9 North
Patrol performed a traffic stop on Route 9 North and a 31-year-old Ossining, NY resident, into custody for Vehicle & Traffic Law Driving While Intoxicated. They were released on their own recognizance.
Medical Aided
08/29/21 11:40 AM · Munson Street
Croton EMS and Patrol responded to an area on Munson St to assist a Croton resident needing medical attention. The party was transported to the hospital.
Alarm-Commercial
08/29/21 3:11 PM · Old Post Road South
Patrols responded to a commercial area on Old Post Road S for a burglar alarm. Location was checked and there were no signs of forced entry.
Medical Aided
08/29/21 4:58 PM · Morningside Drive
Croton EMS and Patrol responded to an area on Morningside Dr to assist a Croton resident needing medical attention. The party was transported to the hospital.
Medical Aided
08/29/21 7:57 PM · Hunter Street
Croton EMS and Patrol responded to an area on Hunter St to assist a Croton resident needing medical attention. The party was transported to the hospital.
Village Ordinance
08/29/21 9:25 PM · Sunset Drive
Patrol responded to an area on Sunset Dr for a report of people in Sunset Park after the posted hours. Patrol did not locate anyone in the park but did find a group of juveniles on the street and they were warned and admonished.
Medical Aided/Arrest VTL Arrest
08/29/21 10:22 PM · Amber Drive
Croton EMS and Patrol responded to an area on Amber Drive to assist a Croton resident needing medical attention. The party, a 39-year-old Croton resident, was located operating a motor vehicle and charged with Vehicle & Traffic Law Driving While Intoxicated. They were released on their own recognizance and transported to the hospital.
Alarm Commercial
08/29/21 10:23 PM · Elliott Way
Patrols responded to a commercial area on Elliott Way for a burglar alarm. The location was checked and no signs of forced entry.
Disorderly Person
08/29/21 11:20 PM · Veterans Plaza
Patrol and another Police Agency responded to a commercial area on Veterans Pl for a disorderly person possibly intoxicated. The party was interviewed and refused medical assistance. The scene was handled by the other agency.
Medical Aided
08/29/21 11:24 PM · Veterans Plaza
Croton EMS and Patrol responded to a commercial area on Veterans Pl to assist a party needing medical attention. After canvassing the area the party 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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