Croton-on-Hudson · Police blotter
Croton Police Blotter — week of 2026-09-20 to 2026-09-26
11 incidents from the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department's own weekly blotter. Its own preface: "a selection of incidents… does not constitute all calls received by the department during this period."
Obstruction in Roadway
September 20, 2026 – 1:19 PM · North Riverside Avenue
Police responded to a report of a dresser in the middle of the roadway. Patrols moved the dresser from the roadway and stood by until the owner retrieved it.
Animal Complaint
September 21, 2026 – 12:42 PM · Grand Street
Police responded to a report of a potentially ill beaver near Grand Street and Batten Road. The animal was located, and a pest management company responded and safely captured it.
Fraudulent Insurance Policy
September 21, 2026 – 3:45 PM · Maple Street
A resident reported being provided with a fraudulent auto insurance policy after responding to an offer for a lower premium. The individual had provided personal and banking information but reported no unauthorized withdrawals. Police advised the resident to notify their bank and monitor their accounts.
Motor Vehicle Accident
September 22, 2026 – 9:14 AM · Route 9 North
Police responded to a two-vehicle motor vehicle accident on Route 9 North. No injuries were reported, and an accident report was to be completed.
Bicycle Accident
September 23, 2026 – 1:22 PM · Bungalow Road
Police and EMS responded after a bicyclist fell and struck their head. EMS evaluated the individual at the scene.
Vehicle Damage / Hazardous Condition
September 23, 2026 – 9:21 PM · Route 129
Police and EMS responded after a driver reported that an object struck and damaged their vehicle while traveling on Route 129. New York State Police were notified to follow up on the incident.
Motor Vehicle Accident
September 24, 2026 – 3:21 PM · Route 9 South
Police responded to a reported vehicle collision involving a deer on Route 9 South. The driver had already arranged for a tow, and an accident report was to be completed.
Hazardous Condition
September 24, 2026 – 3:30 PM · Cleveland Drive
Police responded to a report of an open manhole cover near Olcott. The condition was addressed, and Village personnel were notified after a subsequent report that the cover had opened again.
Utility Pole Down
September 25, 2026 – 3:17 PM · Grand Street
Police responded after a tractor-trailer reportedly struck utility wires, pulling down a utility pole onto a parked vehicle. Con Edison was notified, and the affected section of Grand Street was closed to traffic while the hazard was addressed.
Motor Vehicle / Bicycle Accident
September 25, 2026 – 9:17 PM · Maple Street
Police and EMS responded to a reported collision involving a vehicle and a bicycle near the CVS parking lot. An accident report was to follow.
Flooding
September 26, 2026 – 8:02 AM · Veterans Plaza
Police monitored flooding affecting Veterans Plaza and the Village parking lot. Barricades and traffic cones were placed to redirect traffic away from the flooded area. The water later receded, and the roadway was reopened.
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.