Croton-on-Hudson · Police blotter
Week of 2026-03-08 to 2026-03-14
7 incidents from the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department's own weekly blotter, posted by the village on 2026-03-30. Its own preface: "a selection of incidents… does not constitute all calls received by the department during this period."
Animal Complaint
3/8/2026 4:00pm · Riverview Trail
Caller reported a rabid skunk. Patrol was dispatched and confirmed the caller had a wildlife removal company responding. No further action needed.
Suspicious Incident
3/9/2026 8:43am · Finney Farm Road
Caller reported his vehicle was rummaged through overnight. Footage was checked in the area and all information was taken for a report.
Property Lost
3/10/2026 7:51pm · Croton Point Avenue
Party reported his phone was lost or stolen at the gas station. Patrol was dispatched and confirmed the party found his phone. No further police action needed.
Arrest Penal Law
Arrest
3/11/2026 1:31pm · Route 9 North
Patrol reported stopping a vehicle for VTL violations. Further investigation led to a search of the vehicle. Subsequent to the search, controlled substances were located along with drug paraphernalia. All occupants in the vehicle were placed under arrest and transported to Police HQ. A 48-year-old Peekskill resident, a 51-year-old Buchanan resident, and a 53-year-old Cortlandt resident were all charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree. Two were also charged with Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the 2nd Degree. All occupants were processed and released on their own recognizance.
Animal Complaint
3/12/2026 8:50pm · Hastings Avenue
Caller stated the house behind hers has a dog that has been barking for the past two hours. Patrol was dispatched and reported speaking to the resident of that home who stated they have a dog but it is not currently outside. Patrol reported canvassing for any barking dog with negative results.
Welfare Check
3/13/2026 4:44pm · Grand Street
Caller stated there was a male wearing a long-sleeved shirt standing in front of the real estate office. The caller reported he appeared to be in some kind of distress as he was shivering. Patrols were dispatched and reported the individual was no longer there.
Past Accident
3/14/2026 10:21am · Gerstein Street
Party came to headquarters to report that he struck a gate post two days ago while driving down to the football field behind CET School. Party was given a civilian accident report to complete. Party's insurance company notified the school who stated the post is damaged. Party stated he knew he struck the post but did not see any damage, so he did not report it at the time.
Source: Village of Croton-on-Hudson — captured before the village's routine removal of blotter posts. 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.