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Croton-on-Hudson · Police blotter

Week of 2023-01-17 to 2023-01-23

28 incidents from the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department's own weekly blotter, posted by the village on 2023-01-24. Its own preface: "a selection of incidents… does not constitute all calls received by the department during this period."

Larceny
1/17/2023 1:01 p.m. · S Riverside Avenue
A caller reported that money was stolen out of her wallet while inside of a locker at work. An investigation is to follow.
Fire Response
1/17/2023 2:07 p.m. · S Riverside Avenue
Patrols and Croton Fire responded to a business on S Riverside Avenue for an odor of something burning. The scene was turned over to Croton Fire.
Village Ordinance Violation
1/17/2023 3:47 p.m. · Croton Point Avenue
A caller reported a male asking people for money on Croton Point Avenue. Patrols responded and checked the area with negative results.
911 Hang-up
1/17/2023 5:37 p.m. · Hunter Place
A 911 hang-up call was received from a residence on Hunter Place. Patrols responded and reported that the homeowner dialed in error.
Property Damage Auto Accident
1/18/2023 06:54 a.m. · Route 9 South
A caller reported a one-car motor vehicle accident on Route 9 South. Patrols responded and filed a report.
Warrant Arrest Arrest
1/18/2023 07:53 a.m. · Carmel Police Department
The Croton PD Detective Division responded to the Carmel Police Department to take custody of a 64-year-old male subject who was wanted for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. The male was arraigned in the Village Court and released on his own recognizance.
Larceny
1/18/2023 09:42 a.m. · S Riverside Avenue
A second caller reported that money was stolen out of her wallet while inside of a locker at work. Investigation to follow.
Medical Aided
1/18/2023 12:06 p.m. · Wayne Street
A caller requested EMS for a 69-year-old male who was possibly having a stroke. Patrols and Croton EMS responded. After being evaluated, the patient refused further medical attention.
Alarm
1/19/2023 10:29 a.m. · Hessian Hills Road
An alarm company reported a burglary alarm activation at a property on Hessian Hills Road. Patrols responded and checked the property, which appeared secure.
Vehicle & Traffic
1/19/2023 6:03 p.m. · Maple Street
A caller reported that a tractor trailer needed assistance getting onto Croton Point Avenue. Patrols responded and assisted the driver.
Noise Complaint
1/20/2023 01:06 a.m. · Grand Street
A caller reported a loud HVAC unit at a residence on Grand Street. Patrols responded and monitored the unit, and reported that the noise was not excessive.
Property Damage Auto Accident
1/20/2023 07:44 a.m. · Route 9 South
A caller reported a two-car motor vehicle accident on Route 9 South. Patrols responded and filed a report.
Hazardous Condition
1/20/2023 09:55 a.m. · Route 9 South
A caller reported a large piece of debris in the roadway on Route 9 South. Patrols responded and moved a large piece of scrap metal to the shoulder of the roadway.
Fraudulent Activities
1/20/2023 12:10 p.m. · Croton Police Headquarters
A resident responded to Croton Police Headquarters to report that she was a victim of identity theft. Patrols filed a report. An investigation is to follow.
911 Hang-up
1/20/2023 2:16 p.m. · S Riverside Avenue
A 911 hang-up call was received from a business on S Riverside Avenue. Patrols responded and confirmed that the call was made in error.
Property Damage Auto Accident
1/20/2023 5:12 p.m. · S Riverside Avenue
A caller reported a two-car motor vehicle accident in the parking lot of a business on S Riverside Avenue.
Disturbed Person
1/20/2023 9:24 p.m. · Croton Harmon Train Station
A caller requested EMS because he was having suicidal thoughts. Patrol, Croton EMS, and MTA PD responded. The scene was turned over to MTA PD and Croton EMS.
Larceny
1/21/2023 2:01 p.m. · S Riverside Avenue
A third caller reported that money was stolen out of her wallet while inside of a locker at work. Patrols investigated the incident and subsequently arrested a juvenile for the petit larceny. The juvenile was released on his own recognizance with an appearance ticket.
Fire Response
1/21/2023 6:00 p.m. · Penfield Avenue
A caller requested the fire department for a carbon monoxide detector activation. Patrols and Croton Fire responded. The scene was turned over to Croton Fire.
Suspicious Incident
1/21/2023 11:23 p.m. · S Riverside Avenue
Patrols reported observing a group of individuals near a vehicle with its alarm sounding. Patrols investigated further and determined that the vehicle owner was present and attempting to gain entry into the vehicle.
Medical Aided
1/22/2023 10:58 a.m. · Albany Post Road
A caller from Albany Post Road requested EMS because she had a seizure. Patrols and Croton EMS responded. After being evaluated, the patient was transported to Phelps Hospital by Croton EMS.
Medical Aided
1/22/2023 4:50 p.m. · Melrose Avenue
A caller from Melrose Avenue requested EMS for her 36-year-old brother who was ill from the flu. Patrols and Croton EMS responded. After being evaluated, the patient was transported to Phelps Hospital by Croton EMS.
Car Vs. Pedestrian Auto Accident
1/22/2023 11:43 p.m. · Veterans Plaza
The New York State Police reported a low speed car-versus-pedestrian auto accident at Veterans Plaza. Patrols responded and reported that the pedestrian was evaluated by Croton EMS and refused further medical attention. Patrols filed a report.
Medical Aided
1/23/2023 12:54 a.m. · Batten Road
A caller requested EMS for an unresponsive 17-year-old male. Patrols and Croton EMS responded. After being evaluated, the patient was transported to Westchester Medical Center by Croton EMS.
Medical Aided
1/23/2023 02:14 a.m. · Hunter Place
A caller requested EMS for his 76-year-old wife who was having chest pains. Patrols and Croton EMS responded. After being evaluated, the patient was transported to Phelps Hospital by Croton EMS.
Fraudulent Activities
1/23/2023 3:12 p.m. · Croton Police Headquarters
A resident arrived at Croton Police Headquarters to report that someone had opened credit cards in his name without his permission. An investigation is to follow.
Medical Aided
1/23/2023 5:40 p.m. · S Riverside Avenue
Patrols responded to the parking lot of a business on S Riverside Avenue for a report of a person having an allergic reaction. Patrols and Croton EMS responded. The scene was turned over to Croton EMS.
Assist Other Agency
1/23/2023 6:50 p.m. · Route 9 North
Ossining Police reported that they were involved in a vehicle pursuit on Route 9 North entering Croton. Patrols responded and the vehicle was stopped by Ossining PD on Croton Point Avenue. The scene was turned over to Ossining PD.

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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