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Croton-on-Hudson · Police blotter

Week of 2024-04-08 to 2024-04-15

59 incidents from the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department's own weekly blotter, posted by the village on 2024-04-30. Its own preface: "a selection of incidents… does not constitute all calls received by the department during this period."

Medical Aid
04/08/2024 12:05am · Penfield Ave
EMS dispatched for a female feeling ill. Patrolled; aided refused medical attention.
Alarm
04/08/2024 5:30am · Cleveland Drive
Alarm activation at Library; patrols secured the area, conducted a walk-through. All secure.
Auto Accident- Property Damage
04/08/2024 8:20am · South Riverside Avenue
Two-car accident in Mobil parking lot; no injuries. Information collected for report.
Alarm
04/08/2024 8:20am · South Riverside Avenue
Commercial burglary alarm; triggered in error by employee.
Suspicious Incident
04/08/2024 11:18am · Grand Street
Caller reported grey pickup with males acting suspicious; patrols canvassed area with negative results.
Vehicle Lockout
04/08/2024 1:16pm · South Riverside Avenues
Vehicle lockout assistance provided in Shoprite parking lot.
Property Damaged
04/08/2024 2:16pm · Half Moon Bay Drive
Caller reported damage to fence and trees on village property; patrol dispatched and photos were taken to file a report.
Alarm
04/08/2024 7:14pm · South Riverside Avenue
Commercial burglary alarm; building secure.
Welfare Check
04/08/2024 7:25pm · Elmore Avenue
911 caller transferred from NYSP for welfare check on neighbor; no answer, open door. Patrol dispatched; residence checked with negative results. Door secured on departure.
Fire Response
04/08/2024 8:38pm · Park Trail
Inside odor of gas; fire department checked with negative readings.
Parking Complaint
04/08/2024 8:44pm · Grand Street
Vehicle blocking driveway; vehicle moved.
Warrant Arrest Arrest
04/08/2024 10:14pm · Police Headquarters
NYSP traffic stop with party with active arrest warrant from Village of Croton. Open warrant confirmed; party transported to CPD headquarters, processed, arraigned before Judge Watkins, released on own recognizance with return date to Village Court.
Hazardous Condition
04/09/2024 07:38am · Route 9 North
Caller reports plywood on Route 9 north before Croton Point Ave exit. Patrol dispatched; plywood removed.
Dispute- Domestic
04/09/2024 9:22am · Oriole Lane
Domestic dispute reported; patrol dispatched, report to be filed.
Suicide Attempt
04/09/2024 12:43pm · Veterans Plaza
A concerned caller reported receiving a distressing text message from an individual indicating an intent to harm themselves by throwing themselves in front of a train at the Croton-Harmon Train Station. In response, patrols promptly mobilized to the area and conducted a thorough search, but were unable to locate the individual. The party who had sent the distressing message was located at a different location by patrols. Patrols requested emergency medical services (EMS) for an evaluation. EMS responded and the individual was subsequently transported to Westchester Medical Center via ambulance for further assessment and assistance.
Medical Aid
04/09/2024 2:20pm · South Riverside Ave
EMS dispatched for head injury; aided refused medical attention.
Medical Aid
04/09/2024 3:14pm · Grand Street
EMS requested for daughter with altered mental status; aided transported to Phelps via ambulance.
Hazardous Condition
04/09/2024 3:20pm · Route 9 South
Wood on Route 9 South near Croton Point Ave exit; removed by patrol.
Medical Aid
04/09/2024 7:32pm · Croton Harmon Train Station
EMS dispatched for overdose; aided alert, refused medical attention.
Disorderly Person(s)
04/09/2024 8:21pm · Croton Point Park
WCPD requested assistance with individuals who were refusing to vacate the main parking lot. Although a WCPD vehicle was en route, they requested CPD assistance for the gate guard. Upon patrol dispatch, it was observed that vehicles were leaving as officers arrived on the scene. Subsequently, four unoccupied cars were located, with their owners not present. WCPD was notified of the situation's resolution and advised that their response could be canceled.
Medical Aid
04/09/2024 9:12pm · Croton Harmon High School
EMS requested for elderly female feeling dizzy; transported to Phelps Memorial Hospital.
Welfare Check
04/10/2024 4:13am · BP Gas Station
Male harassing customers at the gas station, attempting to solicit a ride to train station. Patrols were dispatched to the location, and upon arrival, it was observed that the male had an altered mental status. EMS was requested for the male, and they were dispatched to the scene. Subsequently, the male was transported to Phelps Memorial Hospital via ambulance for further evaluation and treatment.
Auto Accident- Property damage
04/10/2024 8:06am · Croton Point Avenue
Caller reports being involved in a two car accident. No injuries reported. Patrol dispatched and took information for report. Police Blotter:
Auto Accident- Property damage
04/10/2024 8:06am · Croton Point Avenue
Caller reports being involved in a two car accident. No injuries reported. Patrol dispatched and took information for report.
Larceny
04/10/2024 10:45am · South Riverside Avenue
Caller reports patron inside of laundromat believes their phone was stolen while inside the laundromat. Patrol dispatched along with the detective division. Patrol reports the phone may have been taken out of the complainant’s vehicle which was parked in front of the laundromat. Patrol canvassed the area for surveillance cameras and will file a report.
Disorderly Person(s)
04/10/2024 2:25pm · Van Wyck Shopping Center
Caller reports an intoxicated male with dark hair wearing a gray shirt and tan pants wandering around the parking lot in front of CVS. Patrols responded and saw a male matching that description walking out of Apple farm with a female and get into a vehicle and leave the lot. While on scene, a civilian walked into headquarters and reported seeing two men get into an altercation at that location. Patrols advised of same.
Parking Complaint
04/10/2024 2:56pm · Brook Street
Caller reports a gray Toyota blocked the driveway at location. Parking enforcement and patrol dispatched. Patrol reports condition corrected.
Trespass
04/11/2024 1:06am · Vassallo Park
911 caller states they observed a man lurking on their property via their Ring doorbell camera. Caller states the individual, described only as wearing a black hoodie, is now sitting at a picnic table furthest from the parking lot in Vassallo Park. Patrols dispatched. Patrols report they located the individual and that he is non-English speaking. Patrols report following up with the caller at their home. Patrols report the homeowners did not wish to pursue anything further and the individual was advised to leave the park.
Suspicious Person/ Prowler
04/11/2024 9:26am · Nordica Drive
Caller reported there was an unknown male knocking at her back door and she did not want to answer the door. Patrols dispatched and report it was the next door neighbor who was knocking on her door.
Medical Aid
04/11/2024 10:23am · Crest Drive
Caller requesting EMS for possible pneumonia. Call transferred to 60 control. EMS and patrol dispatched. Aided transported to Phelps Memorial hospital via ambulance.
Larceny
04/11/2024 12:59pm · Shoprite
Caller reports her wallet went missing from her purse while inside of Shoprite. Patrol dispatched and reports caller unsure if she had her wallet with her today. Caller went home to check for her wallet and advised that Ossining PD had left her a message that someone found her wallet and will be returning it to her. Caller later advised that her wallet was returned by a Good Samaritan with cash missing from it. Caller believes someone took her wallet from her purse while in Shoprite and took the cash from it. An investigation revealed that the wallet was not taken from the caller’s purse while in Shoprite. Caller advised of same.
Alarm
04/12/2024 3:55am · Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School
Alarm company reported multiple burglary alarms at location. Patrol was dispatched and reported the building appeared secure.
Alarm
04/12/2024 3:55am · Croton Harmon High School
Alarm company reported a burglary alarm at location. Patrol was dispatched and reported the building appeared secure.
Medical Aid
04/12/2024 4:55am · Young Avenue
911 caller stated her husband was on the floor and semi-conscious. Caller was transferred to 60 Control who dispatched EMS. Patrol was dispatched. Patrol reported that the aided was transported to Phelps Memorial Hospital via ambulance.
Alarm
04/12/2024 7:34am · South Riverside Avenue
Alarm company reported a burglary alarm activation with an employee on scene without the code. Patrol was dispatched. Patrol reported the building appeared secure and there were no employees on scene.
Stolen Vehicle
04/12/2024 9:10am · Croton Auto Park
Sales manager reported that a vehicle was stolen from their lot on the evening of 04/02/2024. Patrol was dispatched and gathered information and surveillance for report. Detective Division was notified. Investigation was pending.
Medical Aid
04/12/2024 10:35am · Croton Harmon Train Station
EMS and fire department were dispatched to track 3 at location for a male that had a seizure and fell on the tracks. MTA police were contacted and advised they had units on scene and the power to the tracks was turned off. Patrols were advised. Patrols reported that the aided was off the tracks and being transported to Westchester Medical Center via ambulance.
Medical Aid
04/12/2024 11:27am · Hunter Place
EMS was dispatched to location for elderly female with elevated heart rate. Patrols were dispatched and reported that the aided was being transported to Phelps Hospital via ambulance.
Welfare Check
04/12/2024 2:22pm · Truesdale Drive
Caller dialed 911 twice in error. Patrols were dispatched to location and confirmed calls were accidental.
Assist Other Agency
04/12/2024 8:23pm · Truesdale Drive
NYS Police reported they had a unit out at location investigating a possible menacing with a firearm complaint that occurred in Cortlandt Manor from earlier in the day. NYS Police reported they had another unit en route and would like Croton units to respond as well. Patrols were dispatched. Patrols reported State Police interviewed party who denied menacing anyone with a firearm nor owning one. State Police also reported that the complainant was not willing to pursue charges and was now uncooperative.
Accident- Property Damage
04/13/2024 9:37am · Radnor Avenue
Caller reported their car was parked and struck by another vehicle. Patrol was dispatched and filed a report.
Dispute
04/13/2024 11:13am · Croton Point Park
WCPD requested assistance with a dispute in Croton Point RV park between two people; one had a hatchet. Patrol was dispatched, report WCPD on scene and it was a dispute between family members. Westchester County Police handled the report.
Dispute
04/13/2024 12:53pm · South Riverside Avenue
Party stopped patrol and advised them of being involved in a road rage incident in Ossining. The other operator thought the other vehicle hit his bumper when changing lanes and followed the vehicle to Croton. No damage was reported to either vehicle. No action was required at this time.
Medical Aid
04/13/2024 6:18pm · Hunter Place
Caller reported his wife was having chest pains. Call was transferred to 60 control. Patrol was dispatched along with EMS. Patrol reported the aided was being transported to Phelps Hospital via ambulance.
Vehicle and Traffic
04/13/2024 8:39pm · Headquarters
Civilian was in headquarters to report that an occupant of the listed vehicle threw an unknown object at the passenger side of her vehicle earlier on Rt 9A in Ossining. She was referred to the Village of Ossining police department to file a report. Patrol was advised to be on the lookout for the vehicle involved.
Fight in progress
04/14/2024 12:37am · Croton Point Avenue
Westchester County Police called requesting response to Croton Point Park for a report of a large fight in progress. WCP reported approximately 15 people involved in the fight with some possessing knives, clubs, machetes, and shovels. Fight was allegedly occurring at the campgrounds near site 42. Multiple callers. WCP had 4 units in route. NYSP was also in route. Patrols were dispatched. Patrols arrived on scene and individuals had dispersed. Patrols attempted to interview callers. WCP and NYSP arrived on scene. Patrols, NYSP, and WCP attempted to interview witnesses and callers but received no cooperation. Patrols stood by while WCP towed 3 vehicles. No witnesses or callers came forward. All on scene were uncooperative. WCP handled.
Suspicious Incident
04/14/2024 2:52am · Lounsbury Road
Caller at location reports that someone just rang his doorbell. Caller spoke through the door to a female, possibly elderly, who reported that she was looking for someone named Sam and thought that he lived there. Female then left. No description or direction of travel given. Patrols were dispatched. Patrols canvassed the area with negative results.
Welfare Check
04/14/2024 9:18am · Mt Airy Road South
Caller requested a welfare check of a local resident who suffers from dementia. Patrols responded to residence but reported no one appeared home. Patrols responded back to residence at 14:55 hours and reported speaking with party and she appeared to be okay. Message left with caller and she was given contact information for Croton Caring Committee to request services.
Arrest- Vehicle and Traffic Arrest
04/14/2024 2:51pm · Maple Street
Patrol reported stopping listed vehicle for VTL violations. An investigation revealed that the vehicle's registration was suspended. The operator was issued tickets on scene and was released on his own recognizance with a return date to the Village Court. Patrol filed a report.
Auto Accident- Property Damage
04/14/2024 6:47pm · Route 9 South
911 caller stated she was involved in an accident on Route 9 South in the area of Senasqua Rd. Caller stated she had neck pain. Patrol was dispatched. EMS was dispatched. Caller refused medical attention for her neck pain. Information was obtained for report.
Medical Aid
04/14/2024 7:31pm · Briggs Lane
911 caller requested EMS for her 87-year-old mother in-law who was unable to walk. Caller was transferred to 60 control. Patrol was dispatched along with EMS. Aided was transported to Phelps Hospital via ambulance.
Assist Other Agency
04/14/2024 11:40pm · Croton Point Park
County PD requested assistance at Croton Point Park with a possible fight. County stated a cab driver was dropping two people off at the entrance to the trailer park and they were now refusing to pay the driver, which resulted in an altercation. Patrol was dispatched and reported no physical altercation at this time. Patrol spoke to the cab driver who stated he dropped off a pair who refused to pay and went into their trailer. Patrol stood by for County PD. Units cleared, County Police to file report.
Arrest- Vehicle and Traffic Arrest
04/15/2024 7:35am · Maple Street
Patrol reported stopping listed vehicle for VTL violations. An investigation revealed that the vehicle's registration was suspended. The operator was issued tickets on scene and was released on his own recognizance with a return date to the Village Court. Patrol filed a report.
Public Assistance
04/15/2024 12:37pm · Truesdale Drive
Caller reported locking herself out of the house. Patrol was dispatched and reported assisting party and gained entry into house.
Medical Aid
04/15/2024 3:29pm · North Riverside Ave
Caller requested EMS for a middle-aged female in his store who was not responding to questions and drooling. Patrol was dispatched along with EMS. Aided refused medical attention.
Assault
04/15/2024 3:35pm · Police Headquarters
Party in headquarters with his son reported an assault earlier today at Vassallo Park. Victim completed a supporting deposition. Case report to be filed.
Village Ordinance Violation
04/15/2024 5:47pm · Silver Lake
Caller reported several youths down at listed location swimming. The caller was concerned due to the flow of water. Patrol was dispatched and reported the area was clear and no one was swimming. Patrol also checked other areas to enter the water with negative results.
Alarm
04/15/2024 6:40pm · South Riverside Ave
Alarm company reported burglary alarm at listed location. Patrol was dispatched and reported building secure from what can be checked. Patrol stated contact was made with key holder who stated it was accidental.
911 Hang-up
04/15/2024 7:28pm · Georgia Lane
911 hang up received from location. On call back caller stated it was accidental. Patrol was dispatched and confirmed the same.

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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