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Croton-on-Hudson · Police blotter

Week of 2026-05-03 to 2026-05-09

10 incidents from the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department's own weekly blotter, posted by the village on 2026-06-08. Its own preface: "a selection of incidents… does not constitute all calls received by the department during this period."

Hazardous Condition
5/3/2026 12:50pm · Brook Street
Caller reported a tree down on Brook Street. Patrol was dispatched and reported a Village tree fell on a delivery box truck and is blocking the road. DPW was notified and responded. Patrol was on the scene took information for an accident report. 60 Control was notified.
Accident
5/3/2026 3:35pm · Route 9 North
Caller reported a motorcycle struck her vehicle and did not stop. Patrol was dispatched and was unable to locate the motorcycle. Report was filed.
Burglary
5/4/2026 6:02am · Municipal Place
Employee reported a break in at the Croton Auto Park. Patrol responded along with Detectives. A vehicle was stolen overnight. Investigation is pending.
Public Assistance
5/5/2026 10:41am · Maple Street
Caller reported her vehicle was stolen in the area of Wells Fargo. Patrol was dispatched and located the vehicle parked in a different spot. It is not believed that the vehicle was stolen at this time.
Welfare Check
5/6/2026 11:05am · North Riverside Avenue
Caller requested a welfare check on her friend who she hasn't spoken to in a few days. Patrol was dispatched and reported no answer at the door. Patrol reported the party may still be in medical care from a prior interaction.
Welfare Check
5/6/2026 11:02pm · Croton Train Station
Caller reported a person sleeping in the south upper stairwell seating area. Caller provided no further description of the person. MTA Police were notified and dispatched patrols. Croton patrols were dispatched as well. Patrols reported the MTA Police units were handling.
Penal Law Arrest Arrest
5/7/2026 1:29pm · North Riverside Avenue
Patrol reported stopping a vehicle for VTL violations. The operator held a permit only. Further investigation revealed that a 67-year-old Croton resident was in possession of a controlled substance. She was transported to police HQ where she was processed and released on her own recognizance.
Hazardous Condition
5/7/2026 4:17pm · Croton Point Avenue
Caller stated he observed a teenager holding onto a moving truck as it drove down South Riverside Avenue towards Croton Point Avenue. Caller stated two other bicycle riders were following behind. Patrol was dispatched and reported the bike riders were gone on arrival.
Noise
5/8/2026 7:43pm · Village of Croton
Caller stated he heard what sounded like a muffled speaker coming from the rocks further out from the beach area at Croton Landing. Caller stated he fears someone may have fallen into the water where they cannot be seen. Patrol was dispatched. Patrol checked the area and was able to establish the sound is coming from across the river.
Welfare Check
5/9/2026 7:16pm · Route 9
Ossining Police reported they have a unit following an intoxicated man that was found stumbling in Ossining. He was now in Croton on the Croton River Bridge pedestrian walkway and was refusing assistance. Patrols were dispatched to assist. Patrols reported being with the aided and Ossining PD. Ossining PD requested EMS. Patrols reported aided was transported via ambulance to Phelps Memorial Hospital.

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.

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