51 incidents from the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department's own weekly blotter, posted by the village on 2022-02-23. Its own preface: "a selection of incidents… does not constitute all calls received by the department during this period."
Welfare Check
2/14/22 2:07 AM · Grand Street
Caller who lives in Chicago states while he was on a video game chat and a local male adult resident reportedly entered the chat room and made threats to kill himself. Caller further stated that he spoke to the man threatening to harm himself on the phone and the man stated that he was sorry but he was going to kill himself by taking drugs and drinking. Further investigation reveals the caller received this call between 9-10 pm on 02/13/202. Croton patrols dispatched and report no answer at the door. A telephone for the parent of the subject involved was obtained and patrols spoke with him. Parent stated his son no longer resides in Croton. Father stated that his son lives in Harrison and that the Harrison police department saved his son. Harrison Police contacted and they report receiving a call from the suicidal subject’s girlfriend and patrols went to his residence in Harrison where they found him on the floor unresponsive, they then administered Narcan and revived the subject. He was subsequently transported to a local hospital for treatment
Criminal Mischief
2/14/22 9:00 AM · South Riverside Avenue
Owner of business reports damage to a classic car parked in his lot, states it looks like someone may have shot at the vehicle with a bb gun. He states the vehicle has been parked in front of the business for over a month but he has no idea when the damage occurred. Patrol dispatched and confirmed damage to the windshield of the 1966 blue Pontiac.
Medical Aid
2/14/22 10:28 AM · Grand Street
60 Control dispatched Croton ambulance to the above address for a female with an unknown medical condition. Patrol dispatched with Croton ambulance. Patrol located the aided resident in rear apartment. Aided transported to local area hospital.
Fraudulent Activity
2/14/22 10:52 AM · Truesdale Drive
Resident reports receiving a phone call from a male alleging to be her grandson saying he had been in a car accident, he is in jail and had been assigned a case number and an attorney. Resident states she does not have a grandson, nor did she cooperate with caller or give any personal information out.
Found Property
2/14/22 11:11 AM · Municipal Building – 1 Van Wyck St.
A good samaritin turned in a personal check in the amount of $35. Check was found in the parking lot outside. Owner of check notified and it was picked up by designee.
Parking Complaint
2/14/22 11:20 AM · Grand Street
Village clerk requests tow for a 2008 white Volkswagen for parking scofflaw. Patrol dispatched to location and learned the vehicle also has expired registration and inspection. Tow company contacted and responded. While vehicle was being towed, the owner's wife came outside and was advised by patrol that vehicle was being towed for parking scofflaw. Court clerk notified.
Suspicious Incident
2/14/22 12:05 PM · Lounsbury Road
Caller reports minor damage to the stucco exterior of her home that she believes may have been caused by someone swinging a tree branch sometime on Saturday, 2/12/22. Resident has no security cameras but wanted incident on record.
Medical Alert
2/14/22 12:53 PM · Half Moon Bay Drive
60 Control dispatched Croton ambulance to residence for an activated medical alarm. Croton patrol dispatched and reports no one home, no answer on home phone or cell phone. Emergency contact notified who has not heard from her either. All units back in service.
Medical Aid
2/14/22 1:23 PM · Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School
School nurse requests Croton EMS / ambulance for a female student who is acting disoriented. 60 Control dispatched ambulance and patrols responded to school. Parents of aided student also responded. Aided transported to local area hospital.
911 Hang-up
2/14/22 2:06 PM · Hudson Street
911 hang up received. On call back, a female states misdialing. Croton patrol dispatched to residence and confirmed misdial.
Welfare Check
2/14/22 2:29 PM · Croton Point Avenue
Employee of BP gas station reports a homeless man appears to be very cold and might need help. Croton patrols dispatched and located the man. Patrols offered transport to shelter in Peekskill. The male refused assistance.
Parking Complaint
2/14/22 5:25 PM · Sunset Trail
Resident reporting two commercial vehicles parked for five days on the corner or Sunset Trail and Harrison St. Patrol dispatched, issued two summonses.
Fraudulent Activity
2/14/22 6:18 PM · South Riverside Avenue
Caller’s sister was almost scammed out of $1,000. Party was told to pull out the money and give it to them because they have their daughter. His sister is driving a blue Nissan and might be at the Croton Diner. Patrol checked for the vehicle unfounded. Original caller spoke with patrols who explained to them is was a scam. No money was exchanged.
Fire Alarm
2/14/22 8:23 PM · Prickly Pear Hill Road
60 Control dispatched CFD for a residential fire alarm. Patrol dispatched report set off in error.
Parking Complaint
2/15/22 8:30 AM · Van Wyck Street
Department of Public Works reports a 2006 blue Toyota Rav 4 parked on the street in the way of tree work taking place at building. Attempts to reach owner of vehicle via phone with negative results on both home and cell phone numbers. Croton patrol dispatched and reports no answer at the door. Department of Public Works will follow up with the tree removal company and return at a later time.
Disabled Vehicle
2/15/22 9:46 AM · Route 9 North
Caller reports disabled gray sedan blocking traffic on Route 9 north with an elderly female inside vehicle. Patrol dispatched and located a 2007 white Mercedes. The HELP truck already on scene. Vehicle moved to shoulder, help truck assisted operator in changing flat tire.
Criminal Mischief
2/15/22 9:56 AM · Croton Landing park
Department of Public Works reports four ballard lights along the walkway between the Croton Yacht Club and Croton landing have been damaged. Patrols dispatched to location. Blotter only of incident, department of public works to replace light fixtures.
Parking Complaint
2/15/22 11:53 AM · Croton Harmon Train Station parking lot
Village Clerk requests duty tow for a 2018 white Ford for parking scofflaw (6 unpaid tickets – owing $300 parked in space # 448 of daily lot at train station). Patrol dispatched and confirmed the vehicle is parked in space # 448. Tow company contacted and responded. Court clerk and vehicle owner notified of impound.
Outside odor of gas
2/15/22 1:05 PM · Albany Post Road
Patrol reports strong odor of gas in area of Albany post road and Arrowcrest Drive. 60 Control notified. Croton Fire apparatus and Con Edison responded. Utility and fire personnel handling.
Vehicle & Traffic Arrest
Arrest
2/15/22 2:46 PM · Route 9 South / Senasqua Rd
Patrol reports stopping a 2013 white Hyundai with an expired vehicle inspection. eJustice computer check shows vehicle registration suspended for parking violations. Patrol requests impound for vehicle. Tow company contacted and responded. The operator, 31 years of age residing in Yonkers, NY, was processed on scene, patrol provided courtesy transport to tow company. Operator was issued uniform traffic tickets for Vehicle & Traffic laws 306-b / Uninspected motor vehicle and section 512 / Operating with a suspended or revoked registration.
Burglar Alarm
2/15/22 5:39 PM · Albany Post Road
Alarm company reports an activated commercial burglary alarm at location. Patrol dispatched. Patrol checked location and report ground level secure with no signs of entry.
All-Terrain Vehicle on sidewalk
2/15/22 7:31 PM · Grand Street
Resident states she was just run off the sidewalk by what appeared to be a quad like vehicle at location. Caller states she is not injured but it is a nuisance that she can't walk her dog on the sidewalk. Patrol dispatched and canvassed area with negative results.
Utilities Issue
2/15/22 9:37 PM · Old Post Road North
Resident reports there is water coming into his foundation from outside of his residence. Resident states he called a plumber and his plumber told him the water is coming from the main feed from the street. Patrol dispatched, Croton Water Department notified of issue and will take care of same.
Auto Accident
2/16/22 7:20 AM · Route 9 South
Westchester County Police calling to report that a detective in an unmarked car is on scene with a two car motor vehicle accident on Route 9 South just before the Croton Point Ave Exit. Croton patrols dispatched and will file accident report.
Auto Accident
2/16/22 7:31 AM · Route 9 South / Senasqua Road exit
Metropolitan Police Department calling to report a three car motor vehicle accident. Patrols dispatched and handled investigation. Report to be filed.
Public Assistance
2/16/22 8:45 AM · Radnor Avenue
Resident requests assistance with his seventeen year old son who is refusing to go to school and is arguing with his father over his cell phone. Patrols dispatched and patrol reports speaking with the youth and he agreed to go to school. Cell phone returned to father. Patrol witnessed youth walk to school.
Animal Complaint
2/16/22 12:08 PM · Old Post Road North
Resident reports sick or injured raccoon in her driveway. Patrol dispatched and reports animal is laying under a vehicle in caller's driveway, unable to get near it. Resident will call Croton Headquarters if animal moves.
Lost Property
2/16/22 3:44 PM · Shoprite Supermarket - South Riverside Avenue
Ossining resident in Croton Police Headquarters reporting she lost her wallet earlier today. She has cancelled her credit cards and was issued a Department of Motor Vehicle for to obtain a new driver’s license.
Disorderly Person
2/16/22 5:04 PM · South Riverside Ave
Store clerk reports a disorderly male inside location making staff feel uncomfortable. Caller describes him as a black male wearing a black hoodie. Patrols dispatched. Patrol reports locating male and advising him to leave the business to which male complied.
Parking Complaint
2/16/22 5:49 PM · Brook Street
Resident reporting there is an issue with another vehicle parked in her spot at location. Patrols dispatched. Patrols report vehicle parked on private property and advised caller to notify her landlord of issue.
Auto Accident
2/16/22 6:37 PM · South Riverside Avenue
Resident reports having a minor car accident with another vehicle at location. Patrol dispatched and report minor damage to both vehicles. Vehicle owners exchanged information and will take care of it on their own.
Vehicle Lockout
2/16/22 6:51 PM · Shoprite Plaza – South Riverside Avenue
Caller reports locking her keys in her vehicle at location. Patrol dispatched. Patrol reports gaining entry.
Disorderly Person
2/16/22 9:40 PM · Croton Point Avenue
Staff at business reports a drunk/disorderly male at location. Caller states he refused service to the male and asked him to leave. Caller states the male is now outside of the business and appears very drunk. Caller describes him as a white male wearing a blue coat. Patrols dispatched and located the male and gave him a courtesy transport to the train station.
Stolen Vehicle
2/16/22 11:17 PM · Route 9 South
Hotline message reporting a stolen vehicle out of Peekskill fled on Route 9 southbound approximately five minutes in the past. Vehicle is a black Mercedes Benz with New York plates. Ossining Police reporting they have vehicle stopped on Route 9A and Rt 134.
Welfare Check
2/17/22 9:14 AM · Croton Point Ave – Overpass
Caller states she saw a homeless man under the overpass of CPA and was concerned because she saw his defecating the other day. Patrol on scene report it's the same homeless man (who refuses to give his pedigree information) from all the previous blotters that doesn't want help. No signs of going to the bathroom. No further action taken.
Suspicious Person
2/17/22 4:38 PM · South Riverside Avenue / Croton Commons
Caller reports suspicious male at location. Caller describes him as a black male wearing dark clothing and states he appears homeless. Patrols dispatched. Patrols report male advised to leave the area and he complied.
Parking Complaint
2/18/22 5:38 AM · South Riverside Avenue
Caller reporting vehicles without handicap placards parked in handicap spaces. Patrol dispatched. Patrol reports no vehicles in the handicap spots in the parking lot.
Auto Accident
2/18/22 8:18 AM · Van Cortlandt Place
Department of Public works employee reporting a village garbage truck involved in a two car motor vehicle accident. Patrol on scene and will file a report.
Parking Complaint
2/18/22 11:00 AM · Cleveland Drive
Resident reports two vehicles parked on sidewalk. Patrol confirmed and Parking enforcement was dispatched and issued a summons.
911 Hang-up call
2/18/22 1:19 PM · Ekloff Court
Resident states he dialed 911 by mistake. Patrol dispatched report it was a confirmed misdial.
Medical Aid
2/18/22 4:52 PM · Lexington Drive
Resident reports her husband has a laceration to his leg from chopping wood and appears to need stitches. Call transferred to 60 control and CEMS dispatched. Patrol dispatched. Patrol reports aided did RMA.
Funeral Escort
2/19/22 9:58 AM · Old Post Road South
Croton Fire Department requesting patrol assistance with traffic for a funeral at Asbury church. Patrol on scene to assist.
Medical Aid
2/19/22 5:01 PM · Elliot Way
911 caller reporting a male subject has passed out in the parking lot of Senasqua Park. Caller reports the male regained consciousness. 60 Control notified and dispatching an ambulance. Croton patrols dispatched and report the aided has been transported to a local area hospital.
Burglar Alarm
2/19/22 5:19 PM · Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School
Scarsdale Security calling to report a burglary alarm activation at the school, "shop", Zone 24. Alarm company reporting they were unable to contact a key holder. Patrols dispatched to check school. Patrols report key holder on scene. Patrols report key holder reset the alarm. Building appears secure.
Parking Complaint
2/19/22 7:14 PM · Brook Street
911 caller reporting a parking complaint, language barrier. Patrol dispatched. Patrol found that the parking dispute is taking place on private property and advised the caller to speak to the landlord.
Burglar Alarm
2/20/22 7:48 AM · South Riverside Avenue
Alarm company reports an activated motion detector for the front entrance door of business. Croton patrols responded and checked business. Patrols report all ok employee on scene. Alarm set off in error.
Dispute - Neighbors
2/20/22 8:10 AM · Half Moon Bay Drive
Resident in police headquarters complaining about her upstairs neighbor having guests over at night. I explained to her to speak to her home owners association. She then showed a very blurry picture from her ring doorbell of her neighbor leaning against the front of the building. She posted it on Facebook saying "look at my psycho neighbor with a handgun." Patrols looked at the picture and there is no proof of a handgun as it looks like a shadow. No action required at this time.
Dog complaint
2/20/22 9:01 AM · Black Rock Park
Resident reporting a dog in the park before 10:00 am. Patrol dispatched, advised parties the 10 am rule on Sunday. Condition corrected.
Auto Accident
2/20/22 3:36 PM · Route 9 South
Ossining Police called in a rollover accident on 9 South near Croton Point Avenue. Patrol on scene requesting two tows. 60 Control notified and ambulance/Croton EMS responded. Seven parties from the accident transported to local hospital. Patrol reports one of the injured parties has a dog with them and needs someone to respond for the dog. Patrols transported the dog to police headquarters. A friend of the family Brittany Thornton responded to police headquarters and took the dog. Accident report filed.
Dispute - Neighbors
2/20/22 4:39 PM · Batten road
Resident states that her neighbor residing on Batten road has been harassing her and her daughter when they walk their dog on Batten road. The resident states this morning, her neighbor followed her daughter while she was walking their dog and she would like a record of this. She was advised to have her daughter contact the police in the event the neighbor follows her again.
Vehicle & Traffic Arrest
Arrest
2/20/22 11:01 PM · Route 9 North
Patrol reports stopping a Toyota Rav4 for traffic infractions. An e-Justice inquiry revealed the operator, 28 years of age of Peekskill NY was suspended. The operator was processed roadside and issued 3 uniform traffic summonses for violating sections; 375-2a1/ Inadequate headlights, 1180-b / Speeding and 511-01a / Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3 rd . Vehicle involved was impounded and towed from the highway. Return date is 03/16/2022 at 9:00 AM in the village court. Operator was given a courtesy transport to the BP gas station in patrol car.