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Croton-on-Hudson · Police blotter

Week of 2022-10-25 to 2022-10-31

33 incidents from the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department's own weekly blotter, posted by the village on 2022-11-02. Its own preface: "a selection of incidents… does not constitute all calls received by the department during this period."

Alarm
10/25/2022 09:05 am · Grand Street
An alarm company called to report a burglary alarm activation at a business on Grand Street. Patrols responded and reported that the alarm was set off in error by an employee.
Vehicle Lockout
10/25/2022 1:53 pm · Wells Avenue
A caller from Wells Avenue requested assistance with a vehicle lockout. Patrols responded and gained entry into the vehicle for the owner.
Property Damaged
10/25/2022 2:07 pm · Grand Street
A village employee reported that a lamp post on Grand Street was damaged. After an investigation, patrols located the vehicle involved and filed an accident report.
Property Damage Auto Accident
10/25/2022 9:32 pm · N Riverside Avenue
A caller reported a motor vehicle accident on N Riverside Avenue. Patrols responded and filed a report.
Assist Other Agency
10/26/2022 12:02 am · Springvale Road
Patrols responded to a building on Springvale Road to assist the New York State Police with a suspicious male. The scene was turned over to the NYSP.
Alarm
10/26/2022 2:18 am · Albany Post Road
An alarm company reported a burglary alarm activation at a building on Albany Post Road. Patrols responded and checked the building, which appeared secure.
Medical Aided
10/26/2022 06:37 am · Maple Street
Patrols responded to a residence on Maple Street for a report of a 15-year-old female with abdominal pain. After being evaluated by Croton EMS, the patient was transported to Westchester Medical Center.
Erratic Driver
10/26/2022 3:43 pm · Route 9 South
A caller reported an erratic driver on Route 9 South. Patrols responded and checked the area with negative results.
Fire Response
10/26/2022 5:16 pm · Mount Airy Road
Patrols responded with the Croton Fire Department to Mount Airy Road for a report of a brush fire. After a thorough check of the area, units were unable to locate a fire.
Property Damage Auto Accident
10/26/2022 8:05 pm · N Riverside Avenue
A caller reported a two-car motor vehicle accident on N Riverside Avenue. Patrols responded and filed a report.
Property Damage Auto Accident
10/26/2022 8:39 pm · Grand Street
A caller reported a two-car motor vehicle accident on Grand Street. Patrols responded and filed a report.
911 Hang-up
10/27/2022 08:54 am · S Riverside Avenue
A caller from a business on S Riverside Avenue reported that they dialed in error. Patrols responded and confirmed that it was an accidental dial.
911 Hang-up
10/27/2022 10:44 am · High Street
A caller from a residence on High Street reported that they dialed in error. Patrols responded and confirmed that it was an accidental dial.
Alarm
10/27/2022 2:03 pm · Albany Post Road
An alarm company reported a burglary alarm activation at a building on Albany Post Road. Patrols responded and checked the building, which appeared secure.
Larceny
10/27/2022 2:30 pm · S Riverside Avenue
A caller reported a larceny in progress at a business on S Riverside Avenue. Patrols responded and located the suspect on Croton Point Avenue. After an investigation, the business declined to pursue charges against the suspect and he was released.
Arrest - Penal Law Arrest
10/27/2022 5:16 pm · Croton Point Avenue
Patrols located a male suspect who was wanted for multiple separate penal law offenses in Croton. The suspect, a 39-year-old from Ossining, was taken into custody without incident. The male was arraigned and remanded to the Westchester County Jail.
Alarm - Fire
10/28/2022 09:51 am · Observatory Drive
Patrols responded with the Croton Fire Department to a residence on Observatory Drive for a fire alarm activation. The scene was turned over to the Croton Fire Department, who determined that the alarm was set off by smoke from a resident cooking in the kitchen.
Medical Aided
10/28/2022 1:01 pm · King Street
A caller from King Street requested EMS because she hurt her back and was unable to walk. Patrols and Croton EMS responded. After being evaluated, the patient was transported to Phelps Hospital by Croton EMS.
Property Damage Auto Accident
10/28/2022 5:54 pm · Maple Street
Patrols responded to a residence on Wayne Street for a report of a past occurred property damage auto accident. Patrols determined that the accident occurred at a different location and filed a report.
Property Recovered
10/29/2022 10:00 am · Croton Commons
The Detective Division participated in DEA Drug Take Back Day. A total of 110 pounds of assorted prescription medications were recovered and turned over to the DEA for destruction.
Disabled Vehicle
10/29/2022 1:42 pm · Municipal Place
Patrols responded to a Municipal Place for a report of a disabled vehicle and subsequently arrested the operator, a 19-year-old male from Peekskill, for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the 3rd degree. The operator was issued citations at the scene and released.
Medical Aided
10/29/2022 4:00 pm · Maple Street
A caller reported that she fell and hit her head on Maple Street. Patrols responded and located the patient, who refused medical attention and went home.
Property Damage Auto Accident
10/29/2022 4:56 pm · Ridge Road
A caller reported that a large truck struck a low hanging utility wire. Patrols responded and filed a report. Con Edison and Croton Fire also responded and assisted with the utility lines.
Alarm - Fire
10/29/2022 7:01 pm · Grand Street
Patrols and Croton Fire responded to a building on Grand Street for a fire alarm activation. Croton Fire determined that the alarm was set off by an individual lighting sparklers at a party inside the building.
Alarm - Fire
10/29/2022 8:30 pm · Wayne Street
An alarm company reported a fire alarm activation at a building on Wayne Street. Patrols responded and reported that the alarm was set off by a smoke machine at a Halloween event.
Vehicle Lockout
10/30/2022 09:34 am · Maple Street
A caller reported that she locked her keys inside her vehicle in the parking lot of a business on Maple Street. Patrols responded and gained entry into the vehicle without incident.
Neighbor Dispute
10/30/2022 1:25 pm · Morningside Drive
A caller from Morningside Drive reported that he was having a dispute with his neighbor. Patrols responded and mediated the situation.
Alarm
10/30/2022 3:45 pm · Maple Street
A caller reported a burglary alarm activation at a building on Maple Street. Patrols responded and reported that the alarm was set off by employees who were working at the location.
Personal Injury Auto Accident
10/30/2022 5:19 pm · Route 9 North
Patrols responded to Route 9 North for a report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Croton EMS responded to evaluate the occupants of the vehicles. All occupants refused medical attention and patrols filed a report.
Vehicle Lockout
10/31/2022 1:53 pm · Old Post Road South
A caller requested assistance because she locked her keys inside of her vehicle. Patrols responded and gained entry into the vehicle without incident.
Fire Response
10/31/2022 2:33 pm · Mount Airy Road
A caller reported that her carbon monoxide detector was sounding. Patrols and Croton Fire responded. Croton Fire checked the building and found no evidence of carbon monoxide in the area.
Village Ordinance Violation
10/31/2022 3:04 pm · Croton Point Avenue
A caller reported that a male was holding a sign on Croton Point Avenue and walking up to cars asking for money. Patrols responded and reported that the male had already left the area and was headed to the train station.
Disorderly Persons
10/31/2022 8:32 pm · Elmore Avenue
A caller reported that a group of young people wearing all black hopped the fence at the dead end of Elmore Avenue and went onto the roof of CVS. Patrols responded and checked the area with negative results.

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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