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Croton-on-Hudson · Police blotter

Week of 2021-09-26 to 2021-10-03

71 incidents from the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department's own weekly blotter, posted by the village on 2021-10-12. Its own preface: "a selection of incidents… does not constitute all calls received by the department during this period."

Medical Aided
10/02/20 8:43 PM · Croton Point Avenue
Patrol and Croton EMS responded to an area on Croton Point Ave for a party needing medical assistance. The Croton resident refused medical attention with EMS.
Animal Complaint
09/26/21 2:42 PM · Half Moon Bay Drive
Patrol responded to an area on Half Moon Bay Dr after a resident reported they had a private trapper to catch feral cat(s) and another resident had a high pitched alarm sounding outside to scare the cat(s) away. They requested the alarm be turned off so the trapper can catch the cats to bring them to the veterinarian. Patrol canvassed the area and did not locate the location of the alarm sounding.
Welfare Check
09/27/21 6:36 AM · Croton Point Avenue
Patrol and the Westchester County PD responded to Croton Point Park on Croton Point Ave for a report of a party who had made some concerning statements to end their life. An extensive search of the park was conducted with negative results.
Property Found
09/27/21 7:34 AM · Van Wyck Street
An individual turned in property to CPD found on the street in the Village. The owner, an Ossining resident, was contacted and retrieved the property.
Arrest-Penal Law Arrest
09/27/21 7:58 AM · Gerstein Street
Patrols responded to an area on Gerstein St for a trespassing complaint and after investigation took a 75 year old Croton, NY resident, into custody for Penal Law Resisting Arrest and Trespassing. He was released on his own recognizance.
Welfare Check
09/27/21 9:42 AM · Mount Airy Road
Patrol responded to an area on Mount Airy Rd for a welfare check on a resident at the request of a medical office. The party was interviewed and transported to the hospital by Croton EMS.
Animal Complaint
09/27/21 11:18 AM · Bungalow Road
Patrol responded to an area on Bungalow Rd for a report of a sick/injured deer. The area was checked with negative results.
Suspicious Person
09/27/21 2:01 PM · Gerstein Street
Patrols responded to an area on Gerstein St for a report of a suspicious person who has been in the area before, driving in the area for approximately 30 minutes. The area was checked with negative results.
Motor Vehicle Accident
09/27/21 2:43 PM · Half Moon Bay Drive
Patrol responded to an area on Half Moon Bay Dr for a motor vehicle accident where one vehicle had left the scene. A report to be filed, no injuries.
Welfare Check
09/27/21 5:04 PM · Bungalow Road
Patrol responded to an area on Bungalow Rd for a welfare check after a neighbor had called on a resident. Patrol made contact with the party and was in no need of any assistance.
Utility Problem
09/27/21 9:21 PM · Sunset Trail
Patrol responded to an area on Sunset Trl after a resident reported a power outage in their home. The area was checked with negative results for any down power lines. The resident contacted CONED.
Domestic Incident
09/28/21 2:26 AM · Young Avenue
Patrols responded to an area on Young Ave for a domestic incident between two parties. The parties were interviewed and a report was filed.
Protesting
09/28/21 7:43 AM · Gerstein Street
Patrol responded to an area on Gerstein St for one party protesting. The area was checked and there were no offenses being committed.
Parking Complaint
09/28/21 1:18 PM · Peter Beet Lane
Parking Agent responded to an area on Peter Beet Ln for a parking complaint. Multiple summons were issued.
Assist Other Agency
09/28/21 1:25 PM · Route 9 North
Patrol responded to an area on Route 9 North to canvas for a vehicle that fled from an incident in another Westchester jurisdiction. The area was checked with negative results.
Medical Aided
09/28/21 1:32 PM · Gerstein Street
Patrol and Croton EMS responded to an area on Gerstein St for a report of a party needing medical assistance. The party was transported to the hospital.
Medical Aided
09/28/21 3:07 PM · Young Avenue
Patrol and Croton EMS responded to an area on Young Ave for a report of a Croton resident needing medical assistance. The party was transported to the hospital.
Animal Complaint
09/28/21 3:41 PM · Brook Street
Patrol responded to an area on Brook St for a report of a snapping turtle on the sidewalk. The turtle needed little assistance in getting to a wooded area.
Village Ordinance
09/28/21 4:28 PM · Morningside Drive
Patrols responded to an area on Morningside Ave for a party possibly soliciting without a permit. Area was canvassed and the company had a permit with the Village.
Parking Complaint
09/28/21 7:27 PM · Thompson Avenue
Patrol responded to an area on Thompson Ave for a parking complaint. The owner was located and no summons was issued.
Medical Aided
09/28/21 8:07 PM · Grand Street
Patrol and Croton EMS responded to an area on Grand St for a report of a Croton resident needing medical assistance. The party was transported to the hospital.
Lift Assist
09/28/21 8:10 PM · Elm Street
Patrols responded to an area on Elm St to assist a Croton resident who had fallen to the floor and cannot get up. The resident who had fallen on the floor was assisted and refused medical attention.
Public Assistance
09/29/21 1:44 AM · Veterans Plaza
Patrol responded to an area on Veterans Pl after a party called because they were alone and nervous after getting off the train at the wrong stop. Patrol stood by with the party until a ride arrived.
Fire Response
09/29/21 1:45 PM · Route 9 South
Patrol and Croton FD responded to an area on Route 9 South for a report of a brush fire in the center median. Croton FD extinguished the fire.
Hazard Condition
09/29/21 2:29 PM · Route 9 North
Patrol responded to an area on Route 9 North for debris in the roadway. The item was removed from the roadway and DOT was notified.
Disabled Vehicle
09/29/21 2:43 PM · Route 9 North
Patrol responded to an area on Route 9 North for a disabled vehicle. The vehicle had become disabled from Patrols prior assignment debris in the roadway. The vehicle was towed and a report to be filed.
Property Found
09/29/21 3:18 PM · Van Wyck Street
An individual turned in property to CPD found on the street in the Village. The owner, a Croton resident, was contacted and retrieved the property.
911 Hang Up
09/29/21 3:50 PM · Gerstein Street
Patrol responded to an area on Gerstein St after receiving a 911 hang up call. Patrol checked the location and spoke with personnel who dialed accidentally.
Landlord/Tenant Dispute
09/29/21 4:50 PM · N Riverside Avenue
Patrols responded to an area on N Riverside Ave for a report of a landlord/tenant dispute. Parties were interviewed and the matter was civil in nature. Referred to court.
Parking Complaint
09/29/21 5:10 PM · Elmore Avenue
Patrol responded to an area on Elmore Ave for a parking complaint. The owner was located and no summons was issued.
Unsecure Building
09/29/21 5:31 PM · S Riverside Avenue
Patrol responded to a commercial area on S Riverside Ave after a resident called to report an unsecured business. Patrols checked the premises with negative results and secured the property. A notification was made to an employee.
Parking Complaint
09/29/21 6:01 PM · Thompson Avenue
Patrol and Parking Agent responded to an area on Thompson Ave for a parking complaint. No summons were issued and the Parking Agent will follow up with the condition.
School Alarm Drill
09/30/21 9:18 AM · Gerstein Street
Patrols responded to a commercial area on Gerstein Street for a school lock down drill. The drill was conducted without issue.
Disorderly Person/Panhandling
09/30/21 9:52 AM · Maple Street
Patrol responded to a commercial area on Maple St for a person panhandling. The party was interviewed and in need of medical attention. Croton EMS responded and the party was transported to the hospital.
Medical Aided
09/30/21 11:15 AM · Mount Green Road
Patrol and Croton EMS responded to an area on Mount Green Rd for a report of a Croton resident needing medical assistance. The party was not transported to the hospital.
Medical Aided
09/30/21 12:51 PM · Bari Manor
Patrol and Croton EMS responded to the Bari Manor Complex for a report of a Croton resident needing medical assistance. The party was transported to the hospital.
Vehicle & Traffic/Hazard Condition
09/30/21 3:05 PM · S Riverside Avenue
Patrol responded to an area on S Riverside Ave for a report of juveniles riding single wheel electric scooters on the roadway. After a canvas of the area the adult parties were located and there were no violations observed.
Trespassing
09/30/21 4:25 PM · Grand Street
Patrol responded to an area on Grand St for a report of a person who was seen on video camera trespassing on private property. The area was checked with negative results.
Hazard Condition
09/30/21 5:20 PM · Amber Drive
Patrol responded to an area on Amber Dr for a report of sewer drain with no grate covering. The cover was located inside the sewer, cones were placed for safety and DPW was notified.
Welfare Check
09/30/21 9:41 PM · Albany Post Road
Patrol responded to an area on Albany Post Road for a welfare check of a party who was attempting to flag/stop a vehicle as they passed. The party was located, they were uncooperative and refused any assistance from the PD.
Landlord/Tenant Dispute
10/01/21 3:33 AM · Young Avenue
Patrols responded to an area on Young Ave for a report of a landlord/tenant dispute. One Party was interviewed and the matter was civil in nature. Referred to court.
Arrest Vehicle & Traffic Arrest
10/01/21 8:27 AM · Male Street
Patrol performed a traffic stop on a vehicle for a VTL violation on Maple St and took a 38 year old Croton, NY resident, into custody for Vehicle & Traffic Law Suspended Registration. She was released on her own recognizance.
School Alarm Drill
10/01/21 9:25 AM · Old Post Road South
Patrols responded to a commercial area on Old Post Road S for a school lock down drill. The drill was conducted without issue.
Lift Assist
10/01/21 10:07 AM · Batten Road
Patrols responded to an area on Batten Rd to assist a Croton resident who had fallen to the floor and cannot get up. The resident who had fallen on the floor was assisted. Croton EMS responded and the aided was not transported to the hospital.
Erratic Vehicle
10/01/21 12:29 PM · Maple Street
Patrol responded to an area on Maple St for a report of an erratic vehicle that had not obeyed any traffic control devices. The area was canvassed with negative results. A short time later the same caller reported observing the party who had been operating the vehicle now walking. Patrols located the party and notified Croton EMS to respond. The party was not transported to the hospital and no summons was issued.
Motor Vehicle Accident
10/01/21 12:59 PM · Maple Street
Patrol responded to an area on Maple St for a report of a two car motor vehicle accident. A report to be filed, no reported injuries.
Lift Assist
10/01/21 1:06 PM · Batten Road
Croton EMS and Patrol responded to an area on Batten Rd to assist a Croton resident who had fallen to the floor and cannot get up. The resident who had fallen on floor was assisted. Croton EMS handled the scene and the party was not transported to the hospital.
School Alarm Drill
10/01/21 2:01 PM · Glen Place
Patrols responded to a commercial area on Glen Pl for a school lock down drill. The drill was conducted without issue.
Medical Aided
10/01/21 2:08 PM · Bari Manor
Patrols and Croton EMS responded to a location in the Bari Manor Complex for a Croton resident needing medical attention. The party was transported to the hospital.
Welfare Check/Medical Aided
10/01/21 2:17 PM · Young Avenue
Patrols and Croton EMS responded to a location on Yong Ave for a Croton resident needing medical attention. The party was interviewed and transported to the hospital.
Hazard Condition
10/01/21 2:20 PM · Cleveland Drive
Patrol responded to an area on Cleveland Dr for a contractor performing work, blocking the sidewalk and a lane of traffic without a flagger. Patrol arrived and there was a flagger and the crew was advised to keep the sidewalk open if safe.
Panhandling/Welfare Check
10/01/21 4:40 PM · S Riverside Avenue
Patrol responded to an area on S Riverside Ave for a report of three parties partially in the roadway panhandling while holding a sign. The parties were located, they were uncooperative and refused any assistance from the PD.
911 Hang Up
10/01/21 6:15 PM · Old Post Road South
Patrol responded to an area on Old Post Road S after receiving a 911 hang up call. Patrol checked the location and the call was placed accidentally by a staff member.
Medical Aided
10/02/21 1:44 AM · Young Avenue
Patrol and Croton EMS responded to an area on Young Ave for a Croton resident needing medical attention. The party was transported to the hospital.
Medical Aided
10/02/21 2:19 AM · Veterans Plaza
Patrols responded to an area on Veterans Pl for a report of a party needing medical assistance. Croton EMS was notified and transported the party to the hospital.
Medical Aided
10/02/21 4:31 AM · Cleveland Drive
Patrol and Croton EMS responded to an area on Cleveland Dr for a Croton resident needing medical assistance. The party was transported to the hospital.
Landlord/Tenant Dispute
10/02/21 9:57 AM · Young Avenue
Patrols responded to an area on Young Ave for a report of a landlord/tenant dispute. Parties were interviewed and the matter was civil in nature. Referred to court.
Hazard Condition
10/02/21 10:20 AM · Route 9 North
Patrol responded to an area on Route 9 North for a report of debris in the roadway. Patrol removed the debris to the side of the roadway.
Dispute Civil
10/02/21 1:44 PM · Lexington Drive
Patrols responded to an area on Lexington Dr for a report of a violation of a Family Court order. The order had not been in violation and patrol stood by for a short amount of time while a party was removing items from the residence.
Medical Aided
10/02/21 2:46 PM · Old Post Road S
Patrol came upon a juvenile Croton resident needing medical assistance at Vassallo Park. The juvenile was treated, with their parent on scene
Larceny
10/02/21 2:52 PM · S Riverside Avenue
Patrol responded to a commercial area on S Riverside Ave(ShopRite) for a report of a larceny of bakery items from the store. The subject was still on the scene and interviewed. The store manager did not wish to pursue the matter and requested the subject not return to the premises. There was no report filed at this time.
Welfare Check
10/02/21 4:23 PM · Grand Street
Patrols responded to an area on Grand Street for a young child that was crying at Dobbs Park. An adult had arrived and began to console the child to which the child continued to scream/cry, and left the location with the child. Patrols checked the area with negative results.
Property Found
10/02/21 4:50 PM · Van Wyck Street
An individual turned in property to CPD found on the street in the Village. The owner, a Croton resident, was contacted and retrieved the property.
Lift Assist
10/02/21 4:57 PM · High Street
Patrol responded to an area on High St for a Croton resident who had fallen and cannot get up. The resident was assisted and refused medical treatment.
Noise Complaint
10/03/21 12:05 AM · Truesdale Drive
Patrol responded to an area on Truesdale Dr for a group outside making. The area was checked with negative results.
Alarm Commercial
10/03/21 1:40 AM · South Riverside Avenue
Patrols responded to an area on S Riverside Ave for a commercial burglar alarm sounding. Location was checked and no signs of entry on the ground level.
Medical Aided
10/03/21 2:23 PM · Wells Avenue
Patrol and Croton EMS responded to an area on Wells Ave for a party needing medical assistance. The Croton resident refused medical attention with EMS.
Alarm Residential
10/03/21 4:37 PM · Hixon Road
Patrols responded to an area on Hixon Rd for a residential burglar alarm sounding. Location was checked and no signs of entry on the ground level. The resident was notified
Criminal Mischief/Graffiti
10/03/21 6:18 PM · Bungalow Road
Patrol responded to an area on Bungalow Rd at Duck Pond Park for a report of graffiti spray painted in several spots. DPW was notified and a report to be filed.
Alarm Commercial
10/03/21 6:28 PM · Gerstein Street
Patrols responded to an area on Gerstein St for a commercial burglar alarm sounding. Location was checked and no signs of entry on the ground level.
Welfare Check
10/03/21 9:33 PM · Van Wyck Street
Patrol had been contacted by telephone from an unknown party who began to devilishly racially discriminate against officers (race, name, gender, among others) and the Croton Police Department staff. The unknown caller was out of state and the agency involved was notified to check on the unknown party. It was determined the party had been a past Croton resident.

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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