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Croton-on-Hudson · Police blotter

Week of 2022-02-28 to 2022-03-07

48 incidents from the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department's own weekly blotter, posted by the village on 2022-03-09. Its own preface: "a selection of incidents… does not constitute all calls received by the department during this period."

Vehicle & Traffic Arrest Arrest
2/28/2022 8:25 AM · Quaker Bridge Road
Croton patrols report stopping a black Chrysler for traffic infractions. e-Justice computer check shows that license plate is registered to a 2005 red Toyota sienna. Patrol reports vehicle stopped is a 2012 black Chrysler sedan. The operator does not hold a valid license. Patrol requests tow to impound vehicle. The operator was issued four uniform traffic tickets for violating sections; 306-b (expired inspection), 402-4 (improper plates), 401-1a (unregistered mv) and 509-1(unlicensed operator) of the NYS Vehicle & Traffic Laws. Defendant due to return on 03/23/2022 at 1100 hours in village court. License plates confiscated and given to the proper registered owner. Vehicle inventory was completed and filed. Vehicle was impounded and towed from the roadway.
Obstruction in roadway
2/28/22 10:05 AM · Crest Street
Resident reports a large construction dumpster full of debris was left on the street near his residence, causing a traffic hazard. Patrols dispatched and report AAA Carting removed dumpster from location and replaced it with an empty one. Village code enforcement was notified and responded to follow up.
Medical Aid
2/28/22 11:11 PM · Scenic Drive
Caller reports his wife fell and has struck her head injuring forehead. He was relayed to 60 Control for an ambulance. He reports his wife takes different medications. 60 Control talking with caller and dispatching EMS, State Police contacted to respond.
Fire Alarm
3/01/22 9:03 AM · Grand Street
60 Control dispatched Croton Fire apparatus to Holy Name of Mary church for a commercial fire alarm. Croton patrols dispatched with fire personnel. Patrol reports alarm malfunctioned, Fire department handling.
911 Hang-up
3/01/22 10:47 AM · Cleveland Drive
911 hang up received. Called number back and a female states she dialed in error. Croton patrols dispatched and confirmed misdial.
Larceny
3/01/22 12:38 PM · Croton Landing
Patrols responded to investigate past larceny of identification and passport. Patrols to conduct investigation and file case report.
Auto Accident – Rollover
3/01/22 1:24 PM · Route 9 South
Cell phone caller reporting an erratic driver in a Nissan with tinted windows, weaving in and out of traffic, operator possibly drunk. While caller was on line, vehicle veered off, struck another vehicle and caused the second vehicle to roll over, landing on its roof. Croton patrols dispatched, 60 Control notified to send Croton ambulance and fire department. Route 9 south closed. Patrol requests tow for both vehicles. New York State Department of Transportation contacted and responded to assist with glass clean up. Croton EMS transported one male operator to local hospital. Report to be filed.
Property Damage Auto Accident
3/01/22 2:59 PM · Croton Point Avenue
Caller reports possible drunk driver at the gas station on Croton Point Avenue. The caller reports the male operating a 2017 gray Honda CRV staggered to his vehicle, got inside, hit two safety bars near the gas pumps and pulled out of parking lot headed towards train station. Patrols dispatched and Ossining Police were notified. Patrols report no damage to the pumps. Vehicle reportedly had front end damage and the bumper hanging low.
Medical Aid
3/01/22 5:34 PM · Croton Harmon Train Station
60 Control dispatched Croton ambulance to tracks one and four for two highly intoxicated passengers. Croton patrols dispatched to assist Metropolitan Transportation Police patrols already reported to be on location. Ambulance and paramedic responded to train station. Croton EMS personnel requested a second ambulance for an intoxicated male. Patrols report subject inbound arrived on train and was just sleeping, not intoxicated. Patrols report female aided refused further medical treatment.
Fire Alarm
3/01/22 7:42 PM · Grand Street
Caller reports the fire alarm is activated and there is an odor of something like plastic burning. Patrols dispatched to church. Caller relayed to 60 Control and the Croton Fire apparatus dispatched to location. Patrols report fire personnel out investigating. Patrols report source not located. Fire department handling. .
Medical Aid
3/02/22 7:50 AM · Van Cortlandt Place
60 Control dispatched Croton EMS to above residence for a female injured in a fall in her driveway. Patrol and Croton ambulance responded. Aided transported to local area hospital.
Fire Alarm
3/02/22 8:36 AM · 110 Grand Street
60 Control dispatched Croton fire apparatus to Holy Name of Mary church for a commercial alarm. Croton patrols dispatched with the fire department. Patrols report the alarm malfunction.
Warrant Arrest Arrest
3/02/22 9:03 AM · Croton Police Headquarters
Wanted subject turned himself in on active bench warrant dated 2/21/2018. Warrant issued for failure to appear in village court on charges of: Penal law 190.23 False person, Vehicle & Traffic Law section/ 511-01a Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3 rd and 1180 0B/Speeding. Defendant booked and processed, brought before Judge Green. Warrant cancelled in impact and eJustice.
Medical Aid
3/02/22 9:34 AM · Croton Point Avenue
60 Control dispatched Croton ambulance to service station for an adult male who reportedly lost consciousness. Croton EMS handled.
Vehicle & Traffic
3/02/22 10:27 AM · Route 9 North
Ossining Police reporting Briarcliff Police patrols following a gold Ford Edge with a male operator on route 9a north failing to comply. Vehicle last seen in area of route 134 in Ossining, no license plate given. Westchester County Police -Real Time Crime report a possible vehicle as a 2018 gold Ford Edge registered to female in Croton. Patrols checked that address and other possible addresses with negative results. Westchester County Police Aviation and State Police also in area, vehicle sighted by aviation on Albany Post road and prospect heading north. At 10:44 AM, Briarcliff Police stated they no longer wanted vehicle. Patrols advised.
Fire Alarm
3/02/22 10:54 AM · Prickley Pear Hill
60 Control dispatched Croton Fire apparatus to residence for a general fire alarm. Patrol and fire apparatus responded to home. Patrols report alarm was set off by contractor working inside residence.
Property Found
3/02/22 12:02 PM · Van Wyck Street
Village parking enforcement officer reports finding a credit card. Information for card owner obtained. Owner contacted to recover property.
Vehicle Lock-out
3/02/22 4:35 PM · Cleveland Drive
Resident reports needing assistance gaining entry into vehicle. Patrols responded to location and gained entry into a 2006 Honda Civic. Patrols report entry gained without incident. Registration of vehicle involved was valid.
Property Lost
03/02/22 5:05 pm · Croton Police Department
Civilian reported losing their New York State Learner Permit; Civilian given MV78B form and advised to follow up with Department of Motor Vehicles.
Welfare Check
03/02/22 10:40 pm · Croton Harmon Train Station
Patrols responded to the Croton Harmon Train Station for an unresponsive person on the train. Patrols reported the passenger was conscious, alert, and that passenger had fallen asleep.
Suspicious Incident
03/03/22 8:27 am · Indian Summer Dr
Caller stated at approximately 2:20 am a vehicle pulled in front of their house and threw fireworks out of the window onto the lawn and drove away; no further description of vehicle or occupant(s) could be provided.
911 Hang-up
03/03/22 11:30 am · South Riverside Ave
Northern 911 contacted the Croton Police Dept. advising they had received a 911 hang-up; Patrols responded and reported all was in order at location.
Medical Aide
03/03/22 3:10 pm · Robin Lane
Caller reports having back pain; call transferred to 60 Control. Patrols responded and turned the scene over to Croton EMS. Croton EMS transported a 71 year old Croton resident to Northern Westchester Hospital.
Parking Complaint
03/03/22 7:13 pm · Grand St
Caller reporting a vehicle is parked and running in front of the deli. Patrol responded and reported the vehicle has hazard lights on and was not running; no violation observed.
Welfare Check
03/03/22 9:11 pm · Robin Lane
New York State Police advised they received a call from a croton resident stating she was locked out of her residence and is cold. Patrol responded and assisted with gaining entry into the location.
Noise complaint
03/03/22 10:34 pm · Truesdale Dr
Caller reports their neighbor’s car alarm has been going off for about an hour. Patrol responded and reported the vehicle's hazard lights were on, no audible alarm, and appears that no one is home. Desk Officer left a message for the homeowner regarding the alarm.
Disabled Vehicle
03/04/22 8:35 am · Veterans Plaza
Caller reports a disabled vehicle with hazard lights on in the right lane of the exit to the Croton Harmon Train Station. Patrol responded and reported the vehicle was gone on arrival.
Parking Complaint
03/04/22 9:12 am · Grand St
Caller reports a delivery truck is parked at the intersection of Old Post Rd South and Grand St blocking the view of cars turning on to Grand St. Patrol responded and reported the vehicle was gone on arrival.
Welfare Check
03/04/22 3:00 pm · Brook St
Caller reports she does not know where her daughter is and that she was supposed to pick her up from school. School stated they had documentation to put child on the bus. Father of the child was contacted and stated he picked his daughter up at the bus stop and she is currently with him. Caller was not able to provide documentation for the custody schedule. Child was located and remained with her father.
Child Safety Seat installation
03/04/22 5:15 pm · Croton Police Department
Officer Roper assisted a Croton resident by installing a Child Safety Seat into their vehicle.
Parking Complaint
03/04/22 7:08 pm · Grand St
Caller reporting two parking violations on Grand St. Patrol responded and reports no violations observed.
Alarm
03/04/22 10:09 pm · Young Ave
Alarm company reporting a burglar alarm activation. Patrol responded and reported ground level secure.
Accident w/injuries - Arrest Arrest
03/04/22 10:32 pm · Halfmoon Bay Dr
Caller reporting motor vehicle accident with injuries; vehicle crashed into a tree. Patrol reports a 42 year old Croton resident appeared intoxicated and was transported to Westchester Medical Center with multiple injuries. While at the hospital Patrol issued the operator summonses for Driving While Intoxicated, Failure to keep right on roadway, and failed to stay within traffic lane; with a return court date of 03/16/2022 at 9:00 am.
Penal Law Arrest Arrest
03/04/22 11:30 pm · New York State Police- Cortlandt Barracks
The Detective Division arrested a 36 year old Montrose resident in relation to an open Grand Larceny case for stealing a vehicle from the parking lot of a business located on Albany Post Rd in 2020. He was charged with 2 counts of Grand Larceny 3rd degree, was arraigned in front of Judge Green and remanded to the Westchester County Jail with a return court date of 03/09/2022 at 9:00 am.
Alarm
03/05/22 4:38 am · Gerstein St
Alarm company reporting a commercial burglar alarm activation. Patrol responded and reports all appears secure.
Accident
03/05/22 12:13 pm · Farrington Rd
Patrols responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident; no injuries.
Accident
03/05/22 3:24 pm · South Riverside Ave
Caller reporting a vehicle hit his car on South Riverside Ave while he was stopped at a traffic light; caller stated vehicle then left the scene turning on to Croton Point Ave. Caller responded to the Croton Police Department to file a report.
Parking Complaint
03/05/22 5:24 pm · Croton Point Ave
Caller reports a vehicle is parked in the bike lane. Patrol responded and reported the vehicle was gone on arrival.
Fraudulent Activities- SCAM
03/05/22 6:42 pm · Olcott Ave
Croton resident reporting he was scammed out of $1,500 worth of Amex gift cards. Unknown person requested he purchase three $500 Amex gift cards and then forward the pin numbers. Patrol obtained information and will file a case report.
911 Hang-up
03/05/22 9:09 pm · Terrace Pl
Patrols responded to Terrace Place for a 911 hang-up; patrol confirmed misdial.
Gas Leak
03/05/22 11:49 pm · Bari Manor
Patrols responded to Bari Manor for a reported gas leak; scene turned over to Croton Fire Department.
Accident
03/06/22 2:23 pm · Shoprite Plaza
Patrols responded to a two car motor vehicle accident; no injuries.
Mutual Aid
03/06/22 4:28 pm · Croton Gorge Park
Patrols responded to Croton Gorge Park for a report of a child stuck on the ice. Patrol responded and located the child in a wooded area near the Quaker Bridge side of the park stuck on a hill that was icy; Patrol assisted with getting the child down safely and turned the scene over to Westchester County Police and Croton EMS.
Accident
03/07/22 6:36 am · Croton Harmon Train Station
Patrols responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident; no injuries.
Accident
03/07/22 8:23 am · Maple St
Patrols responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident; no injuries.
Vehicle & Traffic Arrest Arrest
03/07/22 10:09 am · South Riverside Ave
Patrol reports stopping a vehicle for having an expired inspection. A 29-year-old Putnam Valley resident, was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd. Person was issued two summonses and released on scene with a return court date of 3/30/2022 at 9:00 am.
911 Hang-up
03/07/22 2:02 pm · Croton Point Ave
Patrols responded to Terrace Place for a 911 hang-up; patrol confirmed misdial.
Medical Aide
03/07/22 2:09 pm · Beekman Ave
Caller reports having back pain; call transferred to 60 Control. Patrols responded and turned the scene over to Croton EMS. Croton EMS transported an 89 year old Croton resident to Phelps Hospital.

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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