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Croton-on-Hudson · Police blotter

Week of 2026-05-24 to 2026-05-30

15 incidents from the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department's own weekly blotter, posted by the village on 2026-06-26. Its own preface: "a selection of incidents… does not constitute all calls received by the department during this period."

Motor Vehicle Accident
5/24/2026 8:10am · Route 9 South
Officers responded to a single-vehicle motor vehicle accident. The operator was not injured and declined medical treatment. The vehicle was removed from the scene and a report was completed.
Suspicious Incident
5/25/2026 12:13pm · Grand Street
Police investigated a report of suspicious activity. Officers determined there was no criminal activity and the incident was documented.
Disabled Vehicle
5/26/2026 12:10pm · Route 9 North
Officers responded to a bear sighting in the area of Warren Road and Route 9 North. Patrol was advised of the bear, which was soon reported back into the woods.
Disabled Vehicle
5/27/2026 4:16pm · Grand Street
60 Control dispatched EMS on a report of a snake bite. Patrol was dispatched and reported a language barrier. Patrol was able to ascertain a garden snake was slithering towards the back door of the apartment, a father removed the snake but stated he, his child and dog were not bitten.
Property Found
5/27/2026 9:21pm · Elliott Way
A wallet was turned into Police Headquarters. The property was secured and later returned to its owner.
Incident
5/28/2026 1:05am · Route 9 South Call type: Disabled Vehicle
Police assisted a motorist whose vehicle became disabled on Route 9 South. A towing service responded and removed the vehicle from the roadway.
Motor Vehicle Accident
5/28/2026 9:33am · Veterans Plaza
Officers responded to a report of a two-vehicle accident with property damage in the commuter parking lot. No injuries were reported and a report was completed.
Animal Complaint
5/28/2026 11:50am · Route 9 North
Police responded to a report of a deceased dog in the roadway. The animal was removed from the area and the owner was notified.
Motor Vehicle Accident
5/28/2026 5:48pm · Croton Point Avenue
Police responded to a report of a two-vehicle property damage accident. The involved parties elected to handle the matter privately and no injuries were reported.
Suspicious Activity Location: Van Wyck Street
5/28/2026 8:27pm · Van Wyck Street
Police received a report of youths allegedly throwing rocks toward a construction site. Officers responded, but the individuals had left the area prior to arrival.
Noise Complaint
5/29/2026 1:02pm · Nordica Drive
Police responded to a report of a persistent beeping noise. Officers located a discarded smoke alarm in a wooded area and removed it.
Motor Vehicle Accident
5/29/2026 2:04pm · Albany Post Road
Officers investigated a reported hit-and-run accident involving a parked vehicle. Information was collected and a report was completed.
Road Closure
5/30/2026 9:45am · Route 129
A tree fell across Route 129, near the Croton Dam area, resulting in a temporary road closure. The New York State Department of Transportation responded and the roadway reopened after removing the obstruction.
Suspicious Person
5/30/2026 12:30pm · Elliott Way
Police responded to a report of a suspicious individual near the waterfront. Officers determined the individual was lawfully present and no police action was required.
Utility Problem
5/30/2026 1:15pm · Grand Street
Police responded to a report of low-hanging utility wires. The appropriate utility companies were notified and corrective action was initiated.

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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