45 incidents from the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department's own weekly blotter, posted by the village on 2022-02-09. Its own preface: "a selection of incidents… does not constitute all calls received by the department during this period."
Fire Alarm
1/31/22 8:53 AM · Half Moon Bay Drive
60 Control dispatched Croton Fire apparatus to condominium complex an unknown alarm sounding. Patrol dispatched to complex, Croton fire personnel report alarm was set off in error.
Fraudulent Activity
1/31/22 12:17 PM · Georgia Lane
Residents called reporting she had a TD credit card opened up in her name. She was able to cancel it and believes it was taken from her mailbox sometime after 1/19/2022. She does not have any cameras facing her mailbox and does not want to fill out paperwork or pursue charges at this time.
Dog-at-large
1/31/22 4:38 PM · Brook Street
Resident reports a small white dog is running around in the street in the area of lower Brook St. Patrols dispatched and report dog returned to owner who resides on Brook St.
Burglar Alarm
1/31/22 5:45 PM · Albany Post Road
Alarm operator reporting a burglary alarm at building. Indication is on the second floor. Patrols dispatched and report building checked. Building appears secure.
Medical Aid
2/01/22 11:37 AM · Prospect Place
Resident called 911, said her daughter is having a seizure and needs an ambulance. 60 Control notified and patrols responded. The aided was transported to a local area hospital.
Auto Accident
2/01/22 3:26 PM · Route 9 South
60 Control dispatched to Route 9 South near Croton Point Avenue exit ramp for a motor vehicle with injuries. Croton patrols and Croton ambulance dispatched to the scene. Patrols report no injuries and will file an accident report.
Lost Property
2/01/22 5:01 PM · Grand Street
Caller states that he lost his car keys in the village. Caller believes the keys may have been lost on Grand or Maple Street. Patrol checked area with negative results.
Utility Issue
2/01/22 6:54 PM · Bike Path
Caller reporting a flashing light on the bike path right before the split on Route 9. Patrols dispatched. Patrol reports it is a street light that is flashing. Ossining Police notified.
Order of Protection
2/01/22 6:57 PM · Croton Police Headquarters
Resident responded to Croton Police Headquarters to file an order of protection that has already been served upon her ex. Order is a full stay away and was filed into Order of Protection computer file and folder.
Vehicle Repossession
2/02/22 2:06 AM
Empire State Recovery on Church Street to repossess a Nissan Rogue. Repossession order received. The owner was at work and indicated her parents were confused what was occurring. Patrols responded to location to explain to parents about car being repossessed. Patrols report parents ok and aware of what took place. Owner aware of repossession and how to follow up.
Medical aid
2/02/22 9:31 AM · Hunter St.
Resident requests an ambulance for herself, states she is experiencing difficulty breathing. She was relayed to 60 Control who dispatched Croton EMS. Croton patrols responded to residence and report aided transported to a local area hospital.
Property Returned
02/02/22 10:10 AM · Croton Police Headquarters
LL Bean credit card found. Patrols able to determine owner of property. Owner to respond to pick up her credit card.
Welfare Check
02/02/22 10:26 AM · Whelan Avenue
Caller requests welfare check on his ex-wife, states his children and her parents have not heard from her in a week. Patrols dispatched to residence and made contact with the ex-wife who would not open the door to them but did speak to them through a glass door. She states she is fine and was made aware of her family's concern.
Auto Accident
2/02/22 11:03 AM · Old Post Road North
Caller reports being involved in two car accident. Croton patrols responded to accident and report a black Subaru and white ford are involved. Patrols to complete accident report.
Domestic Dispute
2/02/22 12:16 PM · Farrington Road
Resident reports an argument between his sister and his nephew. Croton patrols dispatched to residence and reports a verbal argument only between household members. Domestic Incident Report filed.
Auto Accident
2/02/22 1:46 PM · Lexington Drive
Resident reports driving his car through a snow bank, a fence and into a pool on his property. He states he is not injured and his air bags did not deploy. Croton patrol dispatched to scene and report a 2015 white Toyota, will need to be pulled out of an in-ground swimming pool. Tow service contacted and responded, patrols to complete an accident report.
Parking Complaint
2/02/22 1:58 PM · Grand Street
Resident reports a gray vehicle parked in the fire lane near the firehouse. Parking Enforcement Officer responded and issued one summons on a 2019 gray Hyundai.
Suspicious Person
2/02/22 2:54 PM · Cleveland Drive / Benedict Blvd
Caller states there is a male walking in the roadway at location. Patrols dispatched. Patrols report locating male and advised him to stay off roadway. The male subject complied.
911 Hang-up call
2/02/22 3:46 PM · Maple Street
911 Caller reports that she dialed accidentally. Patrol responded to above local address and confirmed that call was made accidentally.
Warrant Arrest
Arrest
2/02/22 4:26 PM · Croton Police Headquarters
Civilian in HQ reporting that he was told by his lawyer to turn himself in for a warrant. Party was placed in cell and awaited New York State Police / Cortland barracks to send an officer for the warrant. Suspect transferred to state police. 6:30 PM- State Police requested a local judge to a have the defendant released upon his own recognizance at the request of the District Attorney’s Office. Judge Green responded for arraignment. The defendant’s attorney also responded for court. The defendant was released on his own recognizance with a return date of February 9th at 9 a.m.
Highway obstruction
2/02/22 5:37 PM · Route 9 South – Montrose exit
Caller reporting what appears to be a ladder on the highway on Route 9 South after the Montrose exit. Patrol dispatched and report the ladder has been removed from the highway.
Unauthorized Solicitors
2/02/22 7:00 PM · Shoprite Supermarket – South Riverside Avenue
Staff reports there are multiple parties soliciting without a permit in front of ShopRite. He asked parties to leave the area and they refused. Patrol responded to area and advised the parties they are not allowed to solicit without a permit. All parties left the scene without incident.
Auto Accident
2/02/22 10:44 PM · Old Post Road South
State Police called stating there is a car vs deer accident at Old Post South and Cleveland Dr. Croton patrols dispatched and report owner of vehicle requested a tow. Tow notified and responded. Patrol reports deer is dead and was removed to the side of the road on Cleveland Dr. Patrols to file an accident report.
Medical Aid
2/03/22 1:16 AM · 4 Veterans Plaza – Croton Harmon Train Station
60 Control dispatched Croton EMS and paramedics to track one coach car two at the Croton Harmon Train Station for a medical aid. Female reportedly with a cut on her leg. Croton patrols responded to train station and report Metropolitan Transportation Police units on scene. Uncooperative female declined further medical assistance. Patrols report she declined to provide her identity.
Property Damage Auto Accident
2/03/22 7:50 AM · Old Post Road South
Resident reports her daughter was involved in a minor property damage auto accident in front of the high school. Her daughter was operating a blue Subaru and the other car is a Volkswagen. Patrols dispatched to location. Patrol to file report.
Erratic Driver
2/03/22 10:05 AM · Route 9 North
Caller reports she and her husband were just out for a walk and while walking in the crosswalk on Municipal Place at the entrance to Route 9 north, they were almost hit by a black Audi A7 that beeped at them before speeding onto Route 9 north. The caller took photo of vehicle but license plate is blurry, plate is blue and gold New York plate. Patrol dispatched. And canvassed roadway with negative results. Caller forwarded photo to department email, license plate unreadable.
Hazardous Condition
2/03/22 11:28 AM · Route 9 South
Cell phone caller reports a large pothole in right lane of Route 9 south just before the split into Ossining. New York State Department of Transportation notified.
Arrest Warrant
Arrest
2/03/22 12:00 PM · Croton Police Headquaters
Arrest warrant dated 2/2/2022 received from Village Court for a sixty-two-year-old, Peekskill resident for Vehicle Traffic Laws, Section 0511 01a, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd and 0375 2a3 tail lamp not functioning.
Larceny
2/03/22 1:58 PM · Pedestrian Bridge – Route 9
Det. Sgt. Smith reports unknown person(s) stole two bushnell trail cameras from the pedestrian bridge; cameras were posted in relation to ongoing graffiti investigations. Report to be filed.
Custody Exchange
2/03/22 5:55 PM · Croton Police Headquarters
Party in headquarters reporting for a custody exchange. Both parties met in headquarters and exchanged custody without incident
Disabled Vehicle
2/03/22 6:44 PM · Route 9 South
New York State Police called stating a disabled vehicle on Route 9 south before the bridge. No other information was available. Patrol dispatched. Patrol reports nothing showing.
Trespass
2/03/22 7:42 PM · South Riverside Avenue
911 Caller reports a male suspect was trespassing in business. Patrol responded. Upon arrival the male was speaking with a business representative who notified him that he was banned from the building for not complying with mask rules. Male agreed to exit the area. Units back in service.
Person in Emotional Distress
2/03/22 8:46 PM · 4 Veterans Plaza Croton Harmon Train Station
60 Control dispatched Croton EMS to the train station for a person in emotional distress in the south overpass. Croton patrol responded and report Metropolitan Transportation Authority police units on scene and are handling call.
Disabled Vehicle
2/03/22 9:25 PM · Route 9 North
New York State Police reporting a disabled vehicle on Route 9 North possibly north of the Montrose exit. Patrol dispatched and report being out with a Nissan Altima about a mile north of the Senasqua exit. Patrol out assisting and report motorist on their way.
Schools Closed
2/04/22 5:03 AM · Croton Harmon School District – Village wide
School Officials closed Croton Harmon School District for today due to the inclement weather.
Burglar Alarm
2/04/22 7:37 AM · Glengary Road
Employee reports an activated burglar alarm from the banquet room of the Temple. Patrols responded to check location. Patrols located door ajar, caller reports a key holder will be responding to lock up the doors. No activity detected on cameras.
Medical Aid
2/04/22 7:18 PM · 1200 Block of Albany Post Road
911 caller reporting an elderly male has slipped on the ice and fallen on his side causing pain. 60 Control notified and dispatching an ambulance. Patrols dispatched to location. Aided transported to local area hospital.
Disabled Truck
2/05/22 10:00 AM · Quakerbridge Road
Civilian in Police HQ reporting his truck is stuck on the ice near Quaker Bridge in New York State Police jurisdiction. Civilian states he was driven to Croton Police Headquarters by a passerby. State Police notified and advised to notify Department of Transportation of ice condition. Patrol gave civilian a courtesy ride back to his truck and was able to guide him from the icy patch and back on his way.
Burglar Alarm
2/05/22 4:00 PM · Veterans Plaza
Doyle Security calling to report a commercial burglary alarm at the Croton on Hudson Parking Enforcement trailer, main office motion. Patrols dispatched and report the building is apparently secure.
Medical Alert
2/05/22 6:40 PM · Radnor Avenue
Life Alert calling to report a medical alert activation and have been unable to make contact with the aided. Patrols dispatched to residence. Life Alert called back to cancel the response. Resident also called to report to she accidentally activated the medical alert and all is in order.
Medic Alert
2/06/22 12:36 AM · Sunset Drive
60 Control dispatched Croton ambulance for a medical alert activation with no answer on the call back. Patrol dispatched to residence and report subscriber set off the alarm in error.
Noise Complaint
2/06/22 1:00 AM · Truesdale Drive
Caller reports she heard two loud bangs outside possibly a transformer. Patrol dispatched to area and report all appears to be in order, no loss of power in area reported.
Missing Person
2/06/22 8:34 AM · Half Moon Bay Drive complex
Caller reporting that she hasn't heard from her sister since Friday morning 02/04/2022. Caller further reported that her sister contacted her Friday morning from a hospital in Washington DC. Caller reports she contacted the hospital and was advised her sister had been released on Friday. Caller stated she contacted District of Columbia Police to report her sister missing and was told she needed to contact the police department where she lives. Information for missing person’s report taken and photo attached to blotter. Message sent on slack. Patrol dispatched to Erica's residence and report no answer at the door. Patrol also reports the vehicle belonging to missing party was not at location. Further investigation determined the sister was currently under arrest in Baltimore Maryland and is being held at Baltimore Central Booking. Amtrak Police confirmed their officers had contact with missing person on 02/05/2022 and did place her into custody.
Suspicious package
2/06/22 12:46 PM · Half Moon Bay Drive
Caller reporting receiving packages which she believes to be illegal drugs sent to her deceased father. Caller reports a similar incident already reported. Caller did not open these packages but states they match the same ones previously received. Patrol dispatched and report obtaining the property from caller. Patrol recovered the packages and placed them into evidence locker at Croton Police Headquarters. Investigation continuing.
Fire Alarm
2/06/22 6:20 PM · Amber Drive
60 control dispatching fire department for a residential fire alarm. Patrol dispatched. Patrol reports false alarm.