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Croton-on-Hudson · Police blotter

Week of 2024-04-01 to 2024-04-07

39 incidents from the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department's own weekly blotter, posted by the village on 2024-04-29. Its own preface: "a selection of incidents… does not constitute all calls received by the department during this period."

Village Ordinance Violation
04/01/2024 7:27am · Maple Street
Caller reported construction activity on Maple Street before 8am. Patrol dispatched and informed workers they must wait until 8am to begin work.
Criminal Mischief
04/01/2024 9:10am · Senasqua Park
DPW park foreman reported fence damage at Senasqua Park boat basin. Upon investigation, it was determined to be caused by flooding weeks ago. Photos taken for report.
Auto Accident- Property Damage
04/01/2024 9:39am · Veterans Plaza
Two-car accident reported in train station parking lot, no injuries. Patrol gathered information for report.
Alarm- Village Property
04/01/2024 1:58pm · Van Wyck Street
Security Company reported a commercial burglary alarm at Village municipal building. Patrol confirmed false alarm.
Notification
04/01/2024 3:14pm · Benedict Boulevard
Outside agency requested death notification for a deceased party. Patrol made notification to family and provided contact information for funeral home.
Welfare Check
04/01/2024 3:26pm · Quaker Bridge
Caller requested welfare check on kayakers under Quaker Bridge. Patrol confirmed kayakers were okay and continuing down river.
Dispute- Neighbors
04/01/2024 6:00pm · Hunter Place
Caller reported neighbor dispute over property line. Civil court involved, no police action taken.
Alarm
04/01/2024 6:20pm · Glengary Road
Alarm activated by employee accidentally.
Alarm
04/01/2024 10:08pm · Half Moon Bay Drive
Teens found in recreation center after hours, residents allowed to be there. Alarm company notified of lack of posted hours.
Hazardous Condition
04/02/2024 1:48pm · Grand Street
Tree down blocking lane of traffic, DPW notified and responded.
Disabled Vehicle
04/02/2024 5:19pm · South Riverside Avenue
Caller reported a vehicle parked and unoccupied in the middle of the street by the entrance to Shop Rite. Patrol dispatched and report vehicle legally parked in street, no action taken.
Suspicious Incident
04/02/2024 6:34pm · Hudson River
Caller reported a boat on the Hudson River, expressing concern due to inclement weather. Upon arrival, patrol checked the area and confirmed no boats were in distress on the river.
Medical Aid
04/03/2024 11:56am · South Riverside Avenue
EMS dispatched for 3-year-old with breathing difficulties. Aided transported to Westchester Medical Center.
Medical Aid
04/03/2024 5:40pm · Morningside Drive
Person fainted, EMS dispatched. Aided refused medical attention.
Hazardous Condition
04/03/2024 6:00pm · Elliott Way
Road closure due to flooding, cones placed by patrol.
Suspicious person/prowler
04/04/2024 2:31am · Albany Post Road
Unknown male reported pacing in nursing home lobby. Patrol dispatched, area checked with no findings. Night supervisor informed, suspects individual left area via vehicle.
Welfare Check
04/04/2024 10:58am · Brook Trail
911 caller dialed in error, patrol verified.
911 Hang-up
04/04/2024 12:17pm · South Riverside Avenue
Misdial, confirmed by patrol.
Investigation
04/04/2024 2:34pm · Police Headquarters
Detective division reports investigating a Level 2 sex offender for failure to register address change. Party arrested, released with appearance ticket for Village Court.
Medical Aid
04/04/2024 5:36pm · Grand Street
Female caller reports foot injury, bleeding profusely. Call transferred to 60 control, EMS dispatched. Patrol applied pressure to punctured artery, aided transported to Hudson Valley Hospital by EMS.
Property Found
04/04/2024 6:35pm · Police Headquarters
A female visitor to Police HQ reported discovering a pair of Air Pods on a bench outside the Blue Pig Ice Cream Shop. The Air Pods have been safely secured in the lost/found property cabinet, accompanied by a corresponding blotter event for documentation purposes.
Accident-Property Damage
04/04/2024 6:57pm · Old Post Road South
Two-car accident, patrol gathering information for report.
Alarm-Fire
04/04/2024 8:32pm · Scenic Drive
Accidental trip, fire department on scene.
Suspicious Vehicle
04/04/2024 8:41pm · South Riverside Ave
Security company contacted regarding a suspicious vehicle spotted on South Riverside Ave, reportedly occupied by three males possibly wearing ski masks. Caller no longer present on scene but describes the vehicle as a gray Mercedes Benz. Patrol units dispatched and conducted thorough checks of the area. Upon arrival, vehicle was no longer present and storefront found secure.
Disabled Vehicle
04/04/2024 9:48pm · Wood Road
Flat tire, changed by A&P collision.
Medical Aid
04/05/2024 7:29am · Arrowcrest Drive
Unresponsive 50-year-old man, transported to Hudson Valley Hospital.
Alarm
04/05/2024 10:40am · South Riverside Avenue
Alarm company notified authorities of a commercial burglary alarm activation at the specified location, triggered by motion detection on the 1st floor. Patrol units promptly dispatched and confirmed the presence of a key holder at the scene. Further investigation revealed that the alarm was likely triggered by the recent earthquake activity in the area.
Medical Aid
04/05/2024 11:34am · South Riverside Avenue
Caller requested EMS assistance for a 3-year-old child suffering from seizures. Call was promptly transferred to 60 control. EMS and patrol units were dispatched to the location. Patrols reported that the child was being transported to Westchester Medical Center via ambulance for further medical attention.
Medical Aid
04/05/2024 4:28pm · South Riverside Avenue
Caller reported a man entering a doctor's office from the street and experiencing difficulty breathing. Call was transferred to 60 control. EMS and patrol units were dispatched accordingly. Patrol reported that the individual was being transported to Phelps Hospital via ambulance for further medical assistance.
Medical Aid
04/05/2024 9:16pm · Morningside Drive
Caller requested an ambulance, citing feeling very ill and experiencing very high blood pressure. Call was transferred to 60 control for further assistance. EMS and patrol units were dispatched promptly. Patrol reported that the individual was being transported to Phelps Hospital via ambulance for medical care.
Disabled Vehicle
04/06/2024 8:45am · Albany Post Road
Caller states there is a disabled landscaping truck blocking one lane of traffic. Patrol dispatched. Patrol reports checking the area and that the disabled vehicle was gone on arrival.
Obstruction in Road
04/06/2024 11:15am · Route 9 South
Caller reported a barrel in the roadway. Patrol was dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, patrol reported that the barrel was not obstructing the road but located in the grassy median.
Disabled Vehicle
04/06/2024 11:19am · Route 9 North
Vehicle on shoulder, awaiting tow from AAA.
Parking Complaint
04/06/2024 12:04pm · Grand Street
Caller reported multiple illegally parked vehicles in the vicinity of the intersection. Parking enforcement was notified. Subsequently, parking enforcement conducted an inspection of the area and reported no observed violations.
Assist Other Agency
04/06/2024 6:05pm · South Riverside Avenue
Real Time Crime Center alerted authorities of a vehicle wanted in connection with menacing with a firearm by the New York State Police (NYSP), which triggered the License Plate Reader (LPR) on South Riverside Ave at Croton Point Avenue. Patrols were promptly informed. Subsequently, patrols located the vehicle in the ShopRite parking lot. RTC was updated accordingly. NYSP and MTA Police responded to the scene. Patrol confirmed the scene secure and reported being present with NYSP to conduct an investigation. No firearm was displayed; instead, they were utilizing a long lens camera to photograph vehicles.
Accident- Property Damage
04/07/2024 12:46pm · South Riverside Avenue
No injuries, gathering information for report.
Fire Response
04/07/2024 3:10pm · Farrington Road
False alarm, handled by fire department.
Peddling
04/07/2024 5:17pm · South Riverside Avenue
Caller reported an individual panhandling in front of ShopRite. Patrol was dispatched to the location and instructed the individual to move along. The party refused to provide pedigree information.
Accident- Property Damage
04/07/2024 6:05pm · Veterans Plaza
Two-car accident, patrol to file report.

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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