Police Blotter: December 1, 2023 to December 15, 2023

Croton PD Badge
Date/Time: 12/01/2023 1:48pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Alarm
Narrative: Caller reported an activated commercial fire alarm set off by burnt toast and all is ok, no need to respond. Patrols dispatched and confirmed.
 
Date/Time: 12/01/2023 3:27pm
Location: Police HQ
Call Type: Property Lost
Narrative: Female in Police HQ reported that she found a wallet. The owner of the property was notified by Police HQ. Patrol returned the property to the owner in the lobby of headquarters.  
 
Date/Time: 12/01/2023 5:08pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Auto Accident
Narrative: Multiple callers reported a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the parking lot of ShopRite. Patrol dispatched along with EMS. Aided was transported to Phelps and all information was taken for a report.
 
Date/Time: 12/01/2023 6:33pm
Location: Shoprite
Call Type: Larceny
Narrative: Shoprite employee reported a larceny. Patrol dispatched and took all information for a report. Detectives and patrol were able to identify the suspect and the case is ongoing.
 
Date/Time: 12/02/2023 9:22am
Location: Mt. Airy Road
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller stated there was a man wearing a black rain jacket who seemed to be disoriented at the above location. Patrol dispatched and spoke with the man, who was cleaning up garbage from the side of the road.
 
Date/Time: 12/02/2023 2:10pm
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Hazardous Condition
Narrative: Caller reported a Christmas tree in the middle of the road. Patrol dispatched and report moving the tree off to the side of the road. DOT notified for pickup.
 
Date/Time: 12/02/2023 7:20pm
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: VTL Arrest
Narrative: Patrol reported stopping vehicle for VTL violations. Operator holds a suspended NYS DLIC. Operator was processed roadside and the vehicle was turned over to a valid driver.  Patrols filed arrest/case reports.
 
Date/Time: 12/03/2023 1:44am
Location: Brook Street
Call Type: DWI Arrest
Narrative: Patrol reported stopping a vehicle for VTL violations. Through further investigation, the operator was arrested for DWI. He was processed and released.
 
Date/Time: 12/03/2023 1:19pm
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Noise
Narrative: Multiple callers reported a loud noise coming from the construction site at the above location. Callers were advised that construction is permitted from 10am-8pm, but an officer responded to the scene and requested that they move the drilling to another day. Workers on scene stated that they were specifically there to do that job today.
 
Date/Time: 12/03/2023 7:41pm
Location: Bungalow Road
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: 60 Control dispatched EMS to the above location for a person with general illness. Patrol dispatched and report that the aided refused medical attention.
 
Date/Time: 12/04/2023 7:29am
Location: Croton River
Call Type: Suspicious Incident
Narrative: Caller from Crotonville stated she saw what appeared to be smoke coming from the water or in the area of Van Cortlandt Manor and the Croton River.  Caller advised it is most likely steam rising up from the water.  Patrol dispatched to verify.  Patrol reported it appeared to be steam rising from the water. 
 
Date/Time: 12/04/2023 8:46am
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Accident
Narrative: 911 Caller reported she was rear ended on Route 9 south just before the Ossining split. No injuries reported. Patrol dispatched and request EMS for air bag deployment. EMS dispatched. Patrol requesting tow for 1 vehicle. Patrol reports all parties remained at the scene. Patrol to file report.
 
Date/Time: 12/04/2023 9:31am
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Vehicle Fire
Narrative: Fire department dispatched to Route 9 south for a cement truck on fire. Patrol dispatched and report Fire Department on scene. Confirmed small fire in the rear of the truck. Patrol standing by for traffic control. The scene was turned over to the Fire Department. 
 
Date/Time: 12/04/2023 5:05pm
Location: Batten Road
Call Type: Suspicious Person
Narrative: Caller reported two males came to his door asking him if he would like his car detailed.  Patrol dispatched and located males in the area.  Patrol advised males they could not solicit in the Village without a permit and males complied/left the area.
 
Date/Time: 12/05/2023 1:09am
Location: Croton Point Avenue
Call Type: Disorderly Person
Narrative: Caller stated there was a man in the gas station store "going crazy".  Patrols dispatched.  Patrols reported they asked the individual to leave the store and he started to walk north on Riverside Avenue.  Patrols reported that they are monitoring the individual as he leaves the area.  Patrols report the individual left the area.
 
Date/Time: 12/05/2023 5:05am
Location: Old Post Road South
Call Type: Medical Aid
Narrative: 911 caller stated he believes his wife is possibly having a stroke.  Caller transferred to 60 Control, who dispatched EMS.  Patrols dispatched.  Patrols report aided being transported to Phelps Memorial Hospital via ambulance.     
 
Date/Time: 12/05/2023 1:32pm
Location: Police HQ
Call Type: Suspicious Incident
Narrative: Party in HQ stated the plastic tie that holds his gas cap to the car was broken off his vehicle. He believed it was cut off by his neighbors’ boyfriend because he called the cops on them last week. He thinks someone opened the driver side car door, pulled the gas door release lever, opened the gas door and cut the plastic holder for the gas cap and then closed the door when they finished. Party wanted this incident documented.
 
Date/Time: 12/05/2023 4:14pm
Location: Truesdale Drive
Call Type: Suspicious Person
Narrative: Caller reported that a male attempted to gain entry into his home. Caller reported that he tried the back door and the windows. Patrol checked several location for the suspect with negative results. Patrol continued to canvas the area through the night for the individual. See the posted press release for more information.    
 
Date/Time: 12/05/2023 5:50pm
Location: Carmel Police HQ
Call Type: Warrant Arrest
Narrative: Carmel Police called stating they had listed party in custody on unrelated charges. Listed party had a two warrants. Patrol responded to Carmel Police and placed listed into custody. Party was processed and released.
 
Date/Time: 12/05/2023 10:35pm
Location: Piney Point Avenue
Call Type: Burglary
Narrative: 911 caller reported that when she arrived home at listed address, someone was inside of her home. Caller further stated her son went into the home first and saw someone with a black hooded sweatshirt. Caller stated she went in right after the person yelled something and ran out of the back door. Patrol dispatched to the area. K9 requested. Suspect was located at 4:00 AM, See the posted press release for more information.    
 
Date/Time: 12/06/2023 9:26am
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Erratic Driver
Narrative: Caller reported an erratic driver operating a brown pickup truck. Patrols dispatched and report the vehicle was gone on arrival.
 
Date/Time: 12/06/2023 6:55pm
Location: Van Wyck Street
Call Type: Alarm
Narrative: Call over fire radio for a residential fire alarm at listed location. Patrol dispatched and report FD on scene. FD reported issues with chimney. Scene turned over to FD
 
Date/Time: 12/07/2023 9:04am
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller reported a male walking on the side of Route 9. Patrol dispatched and located the male, who stated that his car broke down further up the road. Patrol provided a courtesy transport back to his vehicle and a tow was called.
 
Date/Time: 12/07/2023 2:29pm
Location: Police HQ
Call Type: Fraudulent Activities
Narrative: Party in HQ reported being scammed while attempting to buy a puppy online. Patrol interviewed victim and filed a report.
 
Date/Time: 12/07/2023 2:09pm
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Obstruction in Roadway
Narrative: 911 caller reported garbage came off of the back of the garbage truck and is in the roadway. Patrol dispatched and report a few small pieces of garbage removed from the roadway.
 
Date/Time: 12/07/2023 3:49pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Disorderly Person
Narrative: Multiple callers reported a male walking in the middle of the road. Patrol dispatched and issued the male a summons for not walking on the sidewalk.
 
Date/Time: 12/08/2023 9:00am
Location: Duck Pond Park
Call Type: Property Found
Narrative: Party in HQ found a wallet in the area of Bungalow road. The property owner was contacted and the wallet was returned.
 
Date/Time: 12/08/2023 10:12am
Location: Lexington Drive
Call Type: Suspicious Incident
Narrative: Caller stated he believes his property may have been broken into in the past. Caller will follow up later when he is back home to meet with patrol.
 
Date/Time: 12/08/2023 4:59pm
Location: Benedict Blvd
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Caller stated there was a white vehicle parked near a fire hydrant and too close to the curb.  Caller stated the vehicle's rear end is sticking out into the roadway and making it hard to make the turn.  Patrol checked the area and reported the vehicle was gone on arrival. 
 
Date/Time: 12/08/2023 11:43pm
Location: Route 9 South               
Call Type: Obstruction in Road
Narrative: 911 caller stated there was a dead deer in the left lane and feared it may cause an accident.  Patrols dispatched.  Patrols report they moved the deer off the roadway.  DOT notified. 
 
Date/Time: 12/09/2023 12:01am
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Accident
Narrative: Patrols out on previous incident report 2 car accident at location. No injuries reported. Patrol to file report.
 
Date/Time: 12/09/2023 4:19pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Accident
Narrative: 911 caller stated a vehicle struck the nail salon building at 440 S Riverside Ave. No injuries reported. Patrol dispatched. Report taken.
 
Date/Time: 12/10/2023 10:36am
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Accident
Narrative: Caller reported her parked vehicle was struck on Grand Street on 12/09/2023 at about 4:00pm. Caller reported damage to her front left wheel well area. Caller stated the other vehicle involved left scene but provided their contact information. Caller has driven her vehicle since the time of the accident. At this time she was advised to file a civilian accident report.
 
Date/Time: 12/10/2023 3:32pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Multiple calls report a man walking down Riverside Ave in the road. Patrol responded and advised him to stay out of the road. He refused any further assistance.
 
Date/Time: 12/10/2023 6:28pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Medical Aid
Narrative: Caller reporting a male at the Mobil gas station requesting EMS. Patrol dispatched. Croton EMS dispatched to the location and aided was transported to hospital.  
 
Date/Time: 12/10/2023 7:00pm
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Vehicle Lockout
Narrative: Caller reported being locked out of the vehicle at the above location. Patrol dispatched and were able to gain access.
 
Date/Time: 12/11/2023 7:29am
Location: North Highland Pl
Call Type: Medical Aid
Narrative: Caller reported his parent weren't feeling well. 60 Control notified and responded. Patrol dispatched, report aided transported to Phelps Hospital.
 
Date/Time: 12/11/2023 8:47am
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Alarm
Narrative: Alarm Company reporting alarm at above location. Patrol responded and report all appears secure. Accidental by employee.
 
Date/Time: 12/11/2023 9:41am
Location: Police HQ
Call Type: Fraudulent Activity
Narrative: Party in HQ reported that he received a letter from a debt collection agency for purchases that he did not make. Party was provided an event number should he need it for further issues.
 
Date/Time: 12/11/2023 2:16pm
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller from Half Moon Bay reported that she saw a sailboat off the coast of Croton Point Park that appears to be close to the shore in a possibly precarious rocky area. Caller said she has seen the boat there since the boating season ended and she was now concerned that the boat has not moved. Patrol responded to Croton Point Park. WCPD contacted and advised that they will also send a car. WCPD reported that their Marine unit is familiar with the boat. Patrol reported that boat does not appear to be damaged and that it still appears to be anchored in the bay area. WCPD advised. WCPD checked the boat and stated it is allowed to be anchored there.
 
Date/Time: 12/11/2023 7:51pm
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Caller stated there was a vehicle blocking his driveway.  Owner of vehicle notified and moved the vehicle. 
 
Date/Time: 12/11/2023 7:58pm
Location: Croton Point Avenue
Call Type: Larceny
Narrative: Caller stated her boyfriend took her clothes and was walking back to his house.  Patrols dispatched.  Patrols report canvassing the area with negative results.  Patrol reported that when they arrived at the caller's home she was extremely uncooperative and slammed the door in his face. Patrols instructed to resume patrol.       
 
Date/Time: 12/12/2023 12:59am
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive
Call Type: Noise
Narrative: Caller reported his neighbor was playing loud music and stomping their feet. Patrol dispatched and reported speaking with both neighbors. Both parties advised to follow up with the HOA for further assistance.
 
Date/Time: 12/12/2023 2:49am
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: Public Assist
Narrative: Caller requested a lift assist for her elderly father/ Patrol dispatched along with EMS and lifted the party.
 
Date/Time: 12/12/2023 11:06am
Location: Peter Beet Lane
Call Type: Accident
Narrative: Caller reports being involved in a 3 car accident with no injuries. Patrol dispatched and took all information for a report.
 
Date/Time: 12/12/2023 2:03pm
Location:  Route 9 North
Call Type: Erratic Driver
Narrative: Patrol reported being flagged down for an erratic driver. Patrol located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop with the vehicle. Verbal warning was issued.
 
Date/Time: 12/12/2023 2:52pm
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: VTL Arrest
Narrative: Patrol reported stopping a vehicle for VTL violations. Operator held a suspended license and was processed roadside. Vehicle turned over to valid driver.
 
Date/Time: 12/13/2023 10:30am
Location: Police HQ
Call Type: Warrant Arrest
Narrative: Party in HQ turned herself in on an active warrant. Party was processed and released.
 
Date/Time: 12/13/2023 1:00pm
Location: Croton Point Avenue
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller reported a male walking in the middle of the road. Patrol dispatched and issued the male a summons. Shortly after, the male was back in the roadway. The crisis team was contacted and responded to the scene but were unable to assist the male. He refused any further assistance.
 
Date/Time: 12/13/2023 3:17pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller reported a male walking in the middle of the road. The male was issued a summons and was advised again to stay off the road.
 
Date/Time: 12/14/2023 5:29am
Location: Route 129
Call Type: Utilities Problem
Narrative: Caller reported a low hanging wire at the above location. Patrol dispatched and report the roadway was clear.
 
Date/Time: 12/14/2023 7:27am
Location: Croton Point Avenue
Call Type: Accident
Narrative: Caller reported a 2 car accident at the above location. Patrol dispatched and took all information for a report.
 
Date/Time: 12/14/2023 2:32pm
Location: Oneida Avenue
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Caller stated there were cars persistently parking on Oneida at the intersection of S Riverside Avenue that were making it difficult to see traffic on S Riverside Ave.  Parking Enforcement notified to check the area and issued summonses accordingly.   
 
Date/Time: 12/14/2023 6:38pm
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Disabled Vehicle
Narrative: Caller stated that there was a disabled motorist on Route 9 South just south of the Croton Point Avenue Exit, and fears the man working on his car will be hit by passing cars because the area is pitch black.  Patrols dispatched.  Patrols reported the Help truck was out with that individual with cones and flares.  Patrols reported the Help truck was able to help the driver get the vehicle started and moved off the roadway.   
 
Date/Time: 12/14/2023 7:54pm
Location: Train Station
Call Type: Accident
Narrative: Caller stated he was involved in a two car motor vehicle accident, no injuries.  Patrol dispatched.  Patrol to file report. 
 
Date/Time: 12/15/2023 2:26pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Accident
Narrative: Caller states he was involved in a two car motor vehicle accident, no injuries.  Patrol dispatched.  Patrol to file report. 
 
Date/Time: 12/15/2023 3:18pm
Location: Bari Manor
Call Type: Animal Complaint
Narrative: Caller reported six loose chickens running around the area. Patrol dispatched and all the chickens were returned to their home.