Police Blotter: December 16, 2023 to December 31, 2023

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Date/Time: 12/16/2023 1:36pm
Location: Young Avenue
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller stated that there was a male wearing a reflective vest walking back and forth and acting erratically.  Patrols dispatched.  Patrols report they made contact with the individual, who stated that he does not require any assistance, nor would he like to provide any pedigree information, other than that he is visiting someone on Benedict Blvd.   
 
Date/Time: 12/16/2023 3:04pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Property Found
Narrative: Patrol located a NYS Driver’s License at the Chase ATM on South Riverside. The owner of the license was contacted and will report to HQ to pick it up.
 
Date/Time: 12/16/2023 7:55pm
Location: Croton Point Avenue
Call Type: Civil Dispute
Narrative: Caller on line stated that her boyfriend has her phone and she wants it back. Party was contacted and he stated that it was his phone and he has had it for a year. The caller was contacted and stated that she pays the bill. She was advised that she can discontinue paying the bill if she wishes.
 
Date/Time: 12/17/2023 1:54am
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Disabled Vehicle
Narrative: Patrol reported being out with listed vehicle, possibly disabled. Upon further investigation, vehicle was not disabled; parties were looking for lost property and sent on their way. 
 
Date/Time: 12/17/2023 12:29pm
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: Public Assist
Narrative: Croton Caring Committee requested police officers to assist with traffic control during the Thanksgiving food drive. Patrols dispatched and assisted with traffic control. 
 
Date/Time: 12/17/2023 2:13pm
Location: Croton Train Station
Call Type: Assist Other Agency
Narrative: MTA Police requested assistance with a combative party.  Patrols dispatched.  Patrols reported the individual was detained by MTA prior to their arrival.  Patrol reported the party was transported to Phelps Memorial Hospital via ambulance with an MTA officer onboard.
 
Date/Time: 12/18/2023 5:15am
Location: High Street
Call Type: Hazardous Condition
Narrative: Caller reported that a tree fell down and took out some power lines. Patrol dispatched and report tree was down on their property and hit the electric service going to their house. Con Edison was notified and responded. 
 
Date/Time: 12/18/2023 6:58am
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: Hazardous Condition
Narrative: Patrol reported Albany Post Road in the area of Gouveia Park was flooded and not passable. Patrol blocked the road. The Department of Public Works was notified and responded.
 
Date/Time: 12/18/2023 10:10am
Location: Bari Manor
Call Type: Utility Problem
Narrative: Caller requested a check of the area due to a large power outage. Patrol dispatched and reported there was still power in the area.
 
Date/Time: 12/18/2023 4:48pm
Location: Mt Airy Road
Call Type: Medical Aid
Narrative: Alarm company reported commercial medical alarm at location. Operator advised that there were multiple zones going off. Patrol reported EMS on scene, and report the alarm system malfunctioned and was reset.
 
Date/Time: 12/19/2023 2:44am
Location: Croton Point Avenue
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: 911 caller stated he was at the listed location and needed a ride. Caller was offered medical attention, which he refused. Patrol dispatched and requested EMS for a mental evaluation. 60 control notified and EMS responded. Patrol reports aided transported to Westchester Medical Center. 
 
Date/Time: 12/19/2023 11:04am
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Property Found
Narrative: Caller reported finding a rifle clip in the dumpster. Patrol dispatched. Patrol reported that item was an old clip. The item was rusted with no visible markings. Patrol discarded the item.
 
Date/Time: 12/19/2023 2:53pm
Location: ShopRite
Call Type: Larceny
Narrative: Employee of Shoprite called to report a repeat shoplifter in the store who had possibly committed another larceny. Employee reported that asset protection was with the individual in the office and requested patrols. Patrols dispatched. Employee from Shoprite called back to report that the individual was becoming hostile with security officers. The party was arrested and processed.
 
Date/Time: 12/19/2023 10:58pm
Location: Radnor Avenue
Call Type: Fire
Narrative: Multiple calls reported a fire at the above location. Patrol dispatched along with CFD and report a greenhouse structure was on fire. The Fire Department cleared the scene.
 
Date/Time: 12/20/2023 7:05am
Location: Croton Point Avenue
Call Type: Public Assist
Narrative: Employee reported there was a homeless man at the gas station and he would like him to leave. Caller stated that he was at the BP in Montrose. New York State Police notified.
 
Date/Time: 12/20/2023 9:35am
Location: Train Station
Call Type: Medical Aid
Narrative: 60 Control dispatched EMS to the Croton Train Station in the area of Track 4 for a female with injuries from a fall down the stairs. Patrol dispatched and report the female was taken to Phelps Hopsital.
 
Date/Time: 12/20/2023 1:07pm
Location: Old Post Road South
Call Type: Larceny
Narrative: Caller reported a theft of cooking oil from Franki's Sandwich shop. Patrols dispatched. Patrols spoke with parties involved and report that the incident is a civil issue.
 
Date/Time: 12/20/2023 3:56pm
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: 911 Hang Up
Narrative: Caller from CVS reported dialing 911 in error while he was trying to dial out. Patrol dispatched. Patrols report alarm was accidental. 
 
Date/Time: 12/21/2023 7:04am
Location: Lower North Highland
Call Type: Hazardous Condition
Narrative: Patrol supervisor advised he called DPW to put down road salt to clear up an icy condition at the above area and roadway.
 
Date/Time: 12/21/2023 9:42am
Location: Church Street
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Civilian in HQ reported a van being parked in the same spot for over a week. Parking enforcement dispatched and report issuing a summons.
 
Date/Time: 12/21/2023 12:57pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Larceny
Narrative: ShopRite employee reported two parties involved in a Larceny. Patrol dispatched and reported they were gone on arrival. Investigation pending.
 
Date/Time: 12/21/2023 3:53pm
Location: Train Station
Call Type: Criminal Mischief
Narrative: Caller reported that his car was vandalized while parked at the train station today. Caller reported that he was parked in a numbered space. Caller will respond to HQ so that photos can be taken of his vehicle.  
 
Date/Time: 12/22/2023 9:19am
Location: Train Station
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: PEO reported a vehicle whose registration is suspended for parking violations. Patrol dispatched and requested a tow. Vehicle was impounded.
 
Date/Time: 12/22/2023 11:29am
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: VTL Arrest
Narrative: Patrol reports stopping a vehicle for VTL violations. Operator held a revoked license, and was processed roadside. Vehicle was impounded.
 
Date/Time: 12/22/2023 1:47pm
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: VTL Arrest
Narrative: Patrol reported stopping a vehicle for VTL violations. Operator held a suspended license, and was processed roadside. Vehicle was impounded.
 
Date/Time: 12/22/2023 4:12pm
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Vehicle Lockout
Narrative: Caller reported he locked himself out of his vehicle. Patrol was advised and will be en route. Patrol was able to open the caller’s vehicle without incident.
 
Date/Time: 12/22/2023 6:06pm
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: Public Assistance
Narrative: Caller reported she was locked inside a friend’s house and needed help getting out. Patrol on scene was able to get the caller out of the house. Caller was given a courtesy ride home.
 
Date/Time: 12/23/2023 9:40am
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Vehicle Lockout
Narrative: Caller reported she locked her keys in her vehicle. Patrol dispatched and was able to access the keys.
 
Date/Time: 12/23/2023 1:09pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Larceny
Narrative: Caller reported she ordered a TV that was delivered and stolen from the mail room in her building. Patrol dispatched and will file report. Investigation pending.
 
Date/Time: 12/23/2023 1:43pm
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Caller reported there was a vehicle parked on Grand Street that appeared to be abandoned. Caller stated that the vehicle had been parked there with a flat tire and broken back window and was taking up two parking spaces. Patrol attempted to contact the owner of the vehicle with negative results. The vehicle was marked for 48 hour storage.
 
Date/Time: 12/24/2023 3:11am
Location: Police HQ
Call Type: Assist
Narrative: CPD assisted Ossining Police with an arrest at HQ. OPD transported the arrested party to and from Police HQ.
 
Date/Time: 12/24/2023 3:41pm
Location: Lounsbury Road
Call Type: Loose Dog
Narrative: Caller reporting a medium sized mixed color Shepard loose in the area. Patrol dispatched and reported that the dog was gone on arrival.
 
Date/Time: 12/24/2023 6:53pm
Location: Croton Point Avenue
Call Type: Vehicle Lockout
Narrative: Caller stated that he locked his keys inside of his vehicle at the gas station. Patrol dispatched and gained access to the vehicle.
 
Date/Time: 12/24/2023 9:30pm
Location: Elmore Avenue
Call Type: Suspicious Incident
Narrative: Caller stated that two unknown people walked in front of her neighbor’s house and stopped, and she was unsure what they were doing. Patrol dispatched and made sure the residence was secure, but were unable to locate anyone.
 
Date/Time: 12/25/2023 1:35am
Location: Farrington Road
Call Type: Public Assist
Narrative: Caller stated her dog ran away. Patrol dispatched to the area and advised to be on the lookout.
 
Date/Time: 12/25/2023 5:33am
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Noise
Narrative: A 911 caller requested an ambulance for a mental evaluation. 60 Control notified. Aided transported to Phelps Hospital.
 
Date/Time: 12/25/2023 7:30am
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive
Call Type: Noise
Narrative: Caller reported an unreasonable noise coming from his neighbor’s house. Patrol dispatched and reported verbal warning given, condition corrected.   
 
Date/Time: 12/25/2023 11:46am
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive
Call Type: Medical Aid
Narrative: Caller reported her husband was having difficulty breathing. Patrol and EMS dispatched. Party transported to Phelps Memorial Hospital.
 
Date/Time: 12/25/2023 1:59pm
Location: Thompson Avenue
Call Type: Medical Aid
Narrative: Caller reported that a party has alcohol poisoning. Patrol and EMS dispatched. Party transported to Phelps Memorial Hospital.  
 
Date/Time: 12/26/2023 8:55am
Location: Radnor Avenue
Call Type: Property Found
Narrative: Good Samaritan in police HQ returned a found wallet. Patrol able to locate the owner, who picked up the wallet.
 
Date/Time: 12/26/2023 10:01am
Location: Riverview Trail
Call Type: Loose Dog
Narrative: Caller reported a dog running around the street. Patrol dispatched and reported the dog was back in the house.
 
Date/Time: 12/26/2023 4:47pm
Location: Police HQ
Call Type: Public Assistance
Narrative: Patrol reported getting flagged down by a party in front of Police headquarters. Patrol provided courtesy transport to the train station.
 
Date/Time: 12/27/2023 4:58am
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: DWI Arrest
Narrative: 911 caller reported a vehicle that was involved in a one car accident and continued to drive away. Patrol dispatched and located the vehicle nearby. Further investigation indicated signs of impairment. The operator was arrested. processed, and released.
 
Date/Time: 12/27/2023 1:31pm
Location: Mount Airy Road
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller requested a welfare check on an elderly resident. Patrol dispatched and were unable to make contact at the resident’s home. Patrol was able to ascertain that the resident was currently at the hospital.
 
Date/Time: 12/27/2023 3:17pm
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Hazardous Condition
Narrative: Multiple callers reported a large bumper in the roadway blocking the left lane near the Route 9 and Route 9A merge heading northbound. Patrols dispatched. Ossining contacted and advised. Patrol reports moving the bumper off to the shoulder of the roadway.
 
Date/Time: 12/27/2023 9:04pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Vehicle Lockout
Narrative: Caller reported he has locked his keys in his car.  Patrol dispatched.  Patrol reports gaining entry.
 
Date/Time: 12/28/2023 3:38pm
Location: Penfield Avenue
Call Type: Medical Aid
Narrative: Caller reported someone having a possible stroke. Patrol dispatched along with EMS. Party was transported to Hudson Valley Hospital.
 
Date/Time: 12/28/2023 3:59pm
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Accident
Narrative: Caller stated that there were two cars in the center median that appear to have been involved in an accident.  Patrols dispatched.  Patrol to file report.   
 
Date/Time: 12/28/2023 7:55pm
Location: Georgia Lane
Call Type: Alarm
Narrative: Caller stated she is home and her burglary alarm just went off. Patrols dispatched.  Patrols report making contact with the homeowner, checking the home and report all is in order.
 
Date/Time: 12/29/2023 9:37am
Location: Hastings Avenue
Call Type: Suspicious Person
Narrative: Caller reported a male walking down the street that was possibly under the influence. Patrol dispatched and reported that the male was gone on arrival.
 
Date/Time: 12/29/2023 11:27am
Location: Route 129
Call Type: Disabled Vehicle
Narrative: Caller reported a disabled truck at the above location. Patrol dispatched and located the vehicle. Operator held a suspended license. Operator was issued summons, and processed roadside.
 
Date/Time: 12/29/2023 3:50pm
Location: Route 129
Call Type: Erratic Driver
Narrative: Caller reported a vehicle operating erratically about an hour ago. Caller was advised to notify PD when the incident occurs so patrol can respond.
 
Date/Time: 12/29/2023 5:49pm
Location: Church Street
Call Type: Accident
Narrative: Caller stated a white van backed into his vehicle in the parking lot.  Patrols dispatched.  Patrol to file a report.
 
Date/Time: 12/29/2023 7:55pm
Location: Police HQ
Call Type: Animal Complaint
Narrative: Civilian in headquarters stated he observed what appeared to be an injured animal (possibly a possum) walking around in circles in the middle of the roadway.  Patrols dispatched.  Patrols report the animal was gone on arrival.
 
Date/Time: 12/30/2023 6:11am
Location: Morningside Drive
Call Type: Medical Aid
Narrative: Caller reported having difficulty breathing and was in pain from a fall. 60 Control notified Patrol dispatched.  Aided transported to Hudson Valley Hospital.
 
Date/Time: 12/30/2023 10:52am
Location: Church Street
Call Type: Village Ordinance
Narrative: Caller stated there were about 5 people going door to door in the area. Patrol dispatched and report checking the area with negative results.
 
Date/Time: 12/30/2023 2:58pm
Location: Senasqua Park
Call Type: Accident
Narrative: Parking enforcement stated he was out with a vehicle who had struck a wooden guide rail. Patrol dispatched. Information collected for report. 
 
Date/Time: 12/30/2023 3:18pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Dispute
Narrative: 911 caller stated that she gave the gas station attendant 11 dollars for gas and the attendant only allowed her to fill up with 6 dollars. Patrol dispatched and report situation resolved.  
 
Date/Time: 12/31/2023 2:32am
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Accident
Narrative: 911 caller reported a body in the roadway. Patrol dispatched. The party was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. The operator of the vehicle involved left the scene. Detectives were notified and were able to identify the vehicle and operator involved. The operator was arrested later that day and charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident. Full release.
 
Date/Time: 12/31/2023 11:18am
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Village Ordinance
Narrative: Caller reported that there were three people going door to door and tried to follow her down the driveway. Patrol dispatched and reported that they were from a religious organization. 
 
Date/Time: 12/31/2023 3:10pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Vehicle Lockout
Narrative: Caller requested assistance with a vehicle lockout on her vehicle. Patrol dispatched and gained entry with no issues.  
 
Date/Time: 12/31/2023 11:10pm
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: Noise
Narrative: Caller reported a large group of noisy teenagers on Cleveland Drive heading in the direction of CET. Patrol dispatched reported youths were walking on the sidewalk. Patrol advised them to stay out the street and keep the noise down.