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Croton-on-Hudson · Police blotter

Week of 2023-02-07 to 2023-02-13

27 incidents from the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department's own weekly blotter, posted by the village on 2023-02-15. Its own preface: "a selection of incidents… does not constitute all calls received by the department during this period."

Animal Complaint
2/7/2023 10:59 a.m. · Wells Avenue
A caller reported seeing a coyote walking on Wells Avenue. Patrols responded and located the coyote, which appeared healthy. No further action was required.
Landlord/Tenant Dispute
2/7/2023 3:47 p.m. · Croton Police Headquarters
A civilian in headquarters reported that he was having a dispute with his landlord. Patrols spoke with both parties and advised them that the dispute was civil in nature.
Animal Complaint
2/7/2023 5:47 p.m. · Wells Avenue
A caller reported seeing a coyote walking on Wells Avenue. Patrols responded and located the coyote as it walked into a wooded area. No further action was required.
Property Damage Auto Accident
2/7/2023 6:17 p.m. · South Riverside Avenue
Patrols located a two-car motor vehicle accident on South Riverside Avenue and filed a report.
Alarm - Fire
2/7/2023 7:07 p.m. · Georgia Lane
Patrols and Croton Fire responded to a residence on Georgia Lane for a fire alarm activation. After an investigation, Croton Fire determined that the alarm was set off by a hot potato.
Assist Other Agency
2/7/2023 8:42 p.m. · Croton Harmon Train Station
MTA Police requested assistance with a dispute on a train at the Croton Harmon Train Station. Patrols responded and assisted. The subject was taken into custody by MTA Police without incident.
Animal Complaint
2/7/2023 9:27 p.m. · Hughes Street
A caller from a residence on Hughes Street reported seeing a wolf chewing on her fence. Patrols responded and checked the area with negative results.
Medical Aided
2/8/2023 01:42 a.m. · Warren Road
A caller from a residence on Warren Road reported that her husband fell out of bed and could not get up. Patrols responded and lifted the caller's husband, who did not require medical attention.
Alarm - Fire
2/8/2023 08:45 a.m. · Maple Street
Patrols and Croton Fire responded to a business on Maple Street for a report of a fire alarm activation. After an investigation, Croton Fire determined that the alarm was set off in error.
Property Damage Auto Accident
2/8/2023 08:58 a.m. · Croton Point Avenue
A caller reported a two car motor vehicle accident on Croton Point Avenue. Patrols responded and filed a report.
Medical Aided
2/8/2023 7:52 p.m. · Whelan Avenue
A caller reported that her 12-year-old daughter was eating French fries and then became unresponsive. Patrols and Croton EMS responded. After being evaluated, the patient was transported to Westchester Medical Center by Croton EMS.
Hazardous Condition
2/9/2023 1:42 p.m. · Route 9 North
A caller reported seeing a tow strap in the middle of Route 9 North. Patrols responded and removed the object from the roadway.
Property Damage Auto Accident
2/10/2023 07:45 a.m. · Route 9 South
A caller reported a two-car motor vehicle accident on Route 9 South. Patrols responded and filed a report.
Animal Complaint
2/10/2023 11:28 a.m. · Batten Road
A caller reported that she saw a coyote laying down in her neighbors yard. Patrols responded and located the coyote, which did not appear to be ill. No further action was required.
911 Hang-up
2/10/2023 12:12 p.m. · Beekman Avenue
A 911 hang-up call was received from a residence on Beekman Avenue. Patrols responded and spoke with the caller, who reported that he dialed in error.
Animal Complaint
2/10/2023 2:01 p.m. · Batten Road
A caller reported seeing a coyote walking around in the area of Batten Road. Patrols responded and checked the area with negative results.
Medical Aided
2/10/2023 2:43 p.m. · Maple Street
A caller from a business on Maple Street reported that an elderly female was feeling ill. Patrols and Croton EMS responded. After being evaluated, the patient was transported to Northern Westchester Hospital by Croton EMS.
911 Hang-up
2/10/2023 7:53 p.m. · Maple Street
A 911 hang-up call was received from a business on Maple Street. Patrols responded and spoke with the caller, who reported that he dialed in error.
Medical Aided
2/11/2023 12:14 a.m. · Mount Green Road
A caller from a residence on Mount Green Road reported that a male fell and sustained a head injury at that location. Patrols and Croton EMS responded. After being evaluated, the patient refused further medical attention. Approximately 45 minutes later, another call was received requesting a hospital transport for the same patient. The patient was transported to Phelps Hospital by Croton EMS.
Animal Complaint
2/11/2023 11:00 a.m. · Wren Lane
A caller reported seeing a sick raccoon in the area of Wren Lane. Patrols responded and located the animal, which appeared to be ill. Patrols dispatched the raccoon without incident.
Hazardous Condition
2/11/2023 1:09 p.m. · Emerson Avenue
A caller reported that a large tree limb was blocking part of Emerson Avenue. Patrols responded and placed caution tape around the tree limb. DPW was notified.
Public Assistance
2/11/2023 10:32 p.m. · Riverview Trail
A caller requested assistance lifting her father onto the couch. Patrols responded and assisted without incident. No further medical attention was required.
Animal Complaint
2/12/2023 10:24 a.m. · Georgia Lane
A caller reported that his cat was stuck in a tree. Patrols and Croton Fire dispatched. Croton Fire utilized a tower ladder and rescued the cat without incident.
Welfare Check
2/12/2023 2:06 p.m. · South Riverside Avenue
A caller reported that two adults and a child were in front of a business on South Riverside Avenue soliciting for donations. Patrols responded and reported that the individuals were in the process of leaving the area.
Parking Complaint
2/13/2023 07:48 a.m. · Grand Street
A caller reported that his driveway was blocked by a parked vehicle. Patrols responded and issued a summons. The vehicle was towed from the area by a local towing company.
Larceny
2/13/2023 07:58 a.m. · South Riverside Avenue
A caller from a business on South Riverside Avenue reported that a larceny just occurred. The suspect was described as a black male, wearing an orange hooded sweatshirt and a black jacket. Patrols responded and took the suspect, a 40-year-old homeless male, into custody without incident. The defendant was released on his own recognizance and was given a ride to the Croton Harmon Train Station.
Warrant Arrest Arrest
2/13/2023 1:58 p.m. · Van Wyck Street
A 35-year-old male from Ossining turned himself in for an active arrest warrant issued by the Village Justice. The male was arraigned in Village Court and released on his own recognizance.

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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