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Croton-on-Hudson · Police blotter

Week of 2023-06-06 to 2023-06-12

19 incidents from the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department's own weekly blotter, posted by the village on 2023-06-22. Its own preface: "a selection of incidents… does not constitute all calls received by the department during this period."

Suspicious Person
6/6/2023 12:32 a.m. · South Riverside Avenue
A patrol officer observed a suspicious male walking through the parking lot of a business on South Riverside Avenue. Further investigation indicated that the male was rummaging through vehicles and stealing items. The suspect, a 50-year-old male from Peekskill, was arrested for petit larceny.
Suspicious Person
6/6/2023 02:22 a.m. · Newton Court
A caller reported seeing someone with a flashlight in her backyard. Patrols responded and checked the area with negative results.
Welfare Check
6/6/2023 08:35 a.m. · Maple Street
A caller reported that a male was sleeping under the playground equipment at a park on Maple Street. Patrols and Croton EMS responded. After being evaluated, the patient was transported to Phelps Hospital by Croton EMS.
Welfare Check
6/7/2023 09:45 a.m · Elmore Avenue
A caller requested a welfare check on his brother who he has not heard from in three weeks. Patrols responded to the residence and attempted to make contact with the subject of the welfare check with negative results. However, an investigation indicated that he has been driving around Westchester frequently.
Suspicious Incident
6/7/2023 10:55 a.m. · Nordica Drive
A caller reported seeing a male and female dumping a pan and its unknown contents into the Croton River. The caller was unable to provide a description of the subjects or their vehicle. The patrol sergeant was notified.
Penal Law Arrest Arrest
6/7/2023 04:15 p.m. · Maple Street
A caller requested police response to the parking lot of a business on Maple Street for a report of a male driver who almost caused multiple accidents and waved a knife at people. Patrols responded and located the suspect, a 48-year-old male from Ossining, who was subsequently arrested for Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree and Menacing in the 2nd Degree. He was processed and arraigned before the Village Justice and released on his own recognizance.
Welfare Check
6/8/2023 08:57 a.m. · Veterans Plaza
A caller reported that a male appeared to be passed out in a vehicle that was parked in the lot of the Croton-Harmon Train Station. Patrols responded and spoke to the male, who was just napping.
Alarm - Fire
6/8/2023 05:09 p.m. · South Riverside Avenue
An alarm company reported a carbon monoxide alarm activation at a business on South Riverside Avenue. Patrols and Croton FD responded. An investigation indicated that the alarm was activated by exhaust from a car in the garage.
Noise Complaint
6/8/2023 11:00 p.m. · Grand Street
A caller reported loud noise coming from a business on Grand Street. Patrols responded and advised the owner of the business to reduce the volume.
Vehicle & Traffic Arrest Arrest
6/9/2023 01:13 p.m. · Route 9 South
Patrols conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle on Route 9 South for traffic violations. Subsequent to the stop, the operator, a 38-year-old female from Ossining, was arrested for driving with a suspended registration. She was processed at the scene and released on her own recognizance.
Medical Aided
6/9/2023 07:31 p.m. · Melrose Avenue
A caller requested EMS for a 2-year-old female with a laceration on her foot. Patrols and Croton EMS responded. After being evaluated, the parents of the patient refused further medical attention.
911 Misdial
6/10/2023 12:07 p.m. · South Riverside Avenue
A 911 caller reported that they dialed in error. Patrols checked the area of South Riverside Avenue but did not see anyone in distress.
Property Damage Auto Accident
6/10/2023 02:49 p.m. · South Riverside Avenue
A caller reported a two-car motor vehicle accident on South Riverside Avenue. Patrols responded and filed a report.
Medical Aided
6/10/2023 06:08 p.m. · Scenic Drive West
Patrols and Croton EMS responded to the area of Scenic Drive West for a report of a female having an allergic reaction. After being evaluated, the patient was transported to Phelps Hospital by Croton EMS.
Property Damage Auto Accident
6/11/2023 01:37 a.m. · North Riverside Avenue
A caller reported that the Croton Police Department speed trailer was damaged in an accident. Patrols responded and located the speed trailer, which was heavily damaged. The involved vehicle appeared to have left the scene. The Detective Division conducted an investigation, and the offending vehicle was located in Mahopac. The operator of the vehicle was issued a summons for leaving the scene of a property damage auto accident.
Dispute
6/11/2023 10:53 a.m. · South Riverside Avenue
Patrols reported being flagged down by a motorist for a road rage incident. Patrols mediated the situation and both drivers apologized to each other.
Medical Aided
6/11/2023 11:10 a.m. · Maple Street
A caller requested EMS for his wife because she was feeling lethargic. Patrols and Croton EMS responded. After being evaluated, the patient was transported to Phelps Hospital by Croton EMS.
Alarm - Medical
6/12/2023 11:34 a.m. · Brook Trail
An alarm company reported a medical alert activation at a residence on Brook Trail. Patrols responded and were advised by a neighbor that nobody was home at the residence.
Medical Aided
6/12/2023 02:06 p.m. · Arrowcrest Drive
A caller requested EMS because she cut her finger. Patrols and Croton EMS responded. After being evaluated, the patient was transported to Westchester Medical Center by Croton EMS.

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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