Police Blotter: January 1, 2024 to January 21, 2024

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Date/Time: 1/1/2024 5:09am
Location: Sunset Drive
Call Type: 911 Hang Up
Narrative: 911 Caller with a language barrier called and hung up. No answer upon callback. Patrol dispatched to the area where the call came from but were unable to locate anyone in need of assistance.
 
 Date/Time: 1/1/2024 3:31pm
Location: Bari Manor
Call Type: Animal Complaint
Narrative: Caller reported loose chickens at the above location. Patrol dispatched and contacted the homeowner to collect the animals.
 
Date/Time: 1/1/2024 5:07pm
Location: Benedict Blvd
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller requested assistance in locating her elderly mother who went out for a walk a while ago. Patrol dispatched. There was another call shortly after stating that the mother had gone home while they were out looking.
 
Date/Time: 1/1/2024 8:18pm
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Noise
Narrative: Caller stated there was a loud machine being used in the new construction site on Maple Street past the 8 PM stop time.  Patrol dispatched.  Patrol reported the equipment and workers were leaving for the day. Caller stated later on that there was still noise coming from the area that may be a generator. Generator possibly being used to heat the building.
 
Date/Time: 1/1/2024 9:43pm
Location: Train Station
Call Type: Medical Aid
Narrative: Caller stated he was with a man who stated he twisted his ankle in a street fight in Yonkers.  Caller transferred to 60 Control who dispatched EMS.  Patrol dispatched.  Patrol reports aided transported to Phelps Memorial Hospital. Yonkers was advised of the incident.
 
Date/Time: 1/2/2024 1:19am
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: VTL Arrest / Penal Law Arrest
Narrative: Patrol reported stopping a vehicle for VTL violations. Upon further investigation, the operator was placed under arrest for operating with a suspended license. During the vehicle inventory, patrol located a controlled substance. The operator was placed under arrest for criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 5th degree among other Penal Law/ VTL charges.
 
Date/Time: 1/2/2024 3:30am
Location: Olcott Avenue
Call Type: Suspicious Vehicle
Narrative: Caller reported a dark blue vehicle driving up and down the street. Patrol dispatched and report the vehicle was gone on arrival.
 
Date/Time: 1/2/2024 7:06am
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Accident
Narrative: Caller reported an accident at the above location. Patrol dispatched and reported there were no injuries. All information taken for a report.
 
Date/Time: 1/2/2024 8:32am
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Assist Other Agency
Narrative: Westchester County advising of a wanted vehicle connected to a crime traveling north on Route 9. NYSP stopped the vehicle and Croton units assisted on scene.
 
Date/Time: 1/2/2024 1:42pm
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Hazardous Condition
Narrative: NYSP reported an object in the roadway. Patrol dispatched and removed the object.
 
Date/Time: 1/3/2024 2:15am
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: Medical Aid
Narrative: Caller reported her husband was having difficulty breathing. Patrol dispatched along with EMS. Aided transported to Hudson Valley.
 
Date/Time: 1/3/2024 11:32am
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Erratic Driver
Narrative: Caller reported a vehicle traveling North in the Southbound lane near Ossining. Patrol canvassed the roadway with negative results.
 
Date/Time: 1/3/2024 6:57pm
Location: Croton Point Avenue
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller reported that a male approached him and said something disturbing. Caller reported the male began walking towards the train station. Patrol dispatched and canvassed the area with negative results.
 
Date/Time: 1/3/2024 9:36pm
Location: Quaker Bridge Road
Call Type: Odor of Gas
Narrative: Fire Department was dispatched to location for an outside odor of gas. Patrol dispatched and report CFD checked the area.
 
Date/Time: 1/4/2024 9:07am
Location: Piney Point Avenue
Call Type: Suspicious Person
Narrative: Caller stated that someone walked up into his driveway and he saw them via camera. Patrol able to confirm that it was a next door neighbor on the camera. Blotter only.
 
Date/Time: 1/4/2024 11:33am
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Medical Aid
Narrative: Caller reported a male possibly having a seizure. Patrol dispatched along with EMS and report the male was taken to Phelps Hospital.
 
Date/Time: 1/4/2024 1:10pm
Location: Prickly Pear Hill
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Caller reported that construction vehicles on the roadway made it hard to navigate. Patrol dispatched and advised workers to park on one side of the street only.
 
Date/Time: 1/4/2024 10:52pm
Location: Hill Street
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Caller reported that there was a car blocking her driveway. Patrol dispatched and report issuing vehicle summons.
 
Date/Time: 1/5/2024 7:46am
Location: North Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Medical Aid
Narrative: Caller requested EMS for an unconscious male. Patrol dispatched along with EMS and the aided was transported to Phelps Hospital.
 
Date/Time: 1/5/2024 2:40pm
Location: Whelan Avenue
Call Type: Barking Dog
Narrative: Caller reported her neighbor’s dog had been outside barking for about ten minutes. Patrol dispatched and reported there were no dogs in the yard, nor was there an answer at the door.
 
Date/Time: 1/5/2024 4:27pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller reported a male with a beard wearing black sweat pants and a gray sweatshirt was walking in the road on South Riverside Avenue near the Gulf Gas station and he seemed disoriented. Patrol dispatched and advised no violations observed. Patrol spoke with the party and advised them to stay off the road. He refused any assistance.
 
Date/Time: 1/6/2024 10:55am
Location: Briggs Lane
Call Type: Dispute
Narrative: Caller reported a dispute between her and her landlord regarding locked doors and ownership of the home. Patrol dispatched and took all information to put the incident on record and all parties involved were advised of their options.
 
Date/Time: 1/6/2024 4:19pm
Location: Elliot Way
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller reported that she was expecting her son to be home at 4:00pm but advised that he hadn't called or come home. Patrol dispatched and report locating the male, who called his mother. No further action required.
 
Date/Time: 1/6/2024 6:27pm
Location: Benedict Blvd
Call Type: Alarm
Narrative: Report of an activated carbon monoxide detector.  Patrols and Croton Fire apparatus responded to the residence. Patrols report CFD personnel handling call.
 
Date/Time: 1/6/2024 9:54pm
Location: Farrington Road
Call Type: Village Ordinance
Narrative: Caller reported a small bus idling in front of her residence. Patrol dispatched. Vehicle was gone upon arrival.
 
Date/Time: 1/7/2024 12:04am
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller reported a plow truck had been idling in front of her neighbor’s house for thirty minutes and wanted to make sure he was okay. Patrol dispatched and spoke with the operator, who was waiting for a friend to assist him with the vehicle.
 
Date/Time: 1/7/2024 3:04am
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive
Call Type: Trespass
Narrative: Caller reported a male possibly breaking into a building at the above location. Patrol dispatched and located the male, who worked for the plow company working in the area. Officers spoke with the owner of the building who stated that the workers have permission to use the facilities inside.
 
Date/Time: 1/7/2024 8:28am
Location: Lexington Drive
Call Type: Suspicious Incident
Narrative: Caller stated that he believed someone was squatting in the home of his family member who recently passed. Patrol dispatched and spoke with the party inside, who was an old caretaker for the resident and was just grabbing her things.
 
Date/Time: 1/7/2024 3:11pm
Location: Mt Airy Road
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller requested a welfare check for a member of her church that she had not heard from since before Christmas.  Patrols dispatched.  Patrols report no answer at the door and looked in the windows but did not see anyone inside.  Caller advised that party is possibly hospitalized from a previous medical aid call.
 
Date/Time: 1/8/2024 7:47am
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller stated there was an elderly white male wandering in the area and appeared confused.  Patrols dispatched.  Patrols check the area with negative results.
 
Date/Time: 1/8/2024 11:56am
Location: Mount Airy Road
Call Type: Medical Aid
Narrative: 60 Control dispatched EMS to the above location for a person with abdominal pain. Patrol dispatched and report the person was transported to Westchester Medical Center.
 
Date/Time: 1/8/2024 2:50pm
Location: Briggs Lane
Call Type: Civil
Narrative: Caller reported that her landlord had changed the locks to her residence without her permission. Patrol dispatched and report that the resident still had access to her apartment and the landlord was allowed to change locks to another part of the home.
 
Date/Time: 1/8/2024 5:02pm
Location: Piney Point Avenue
Call Type: Fraudulent Activity
Narrative: Civilian in HQ reported identity theft. Someone attempted to take out money from his bank account and open 2 lines of credit in his name. He had already been in contact with his bank. Supporting paperwork completed. Patrol filed a case report.
 
Date/Time: 1/8/2024 5:36pm
Location: Municipal Place
Call Type: Larceny
Narrative: Caller reported that he parked his vehicle in the lot at Croton Auto Park and when he returned to his vehicle, his wallet was missing. Patrol dispatched and collected evidence in order to complete a report.
 
Date/Time: 1/8/2024 7:24pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Caller reported a small black vehicle parked in the road near shop rite. Patrol dispatched and reports vehicle was parked in a parking space and not blocking traffic.
 
Date/Time: 1/8/2024 10:45pm
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive
Call Type: Trespass
Narrative: Caller reported a burglary alarm at the clubhouse at the above location. Patrol dispatched and report coming into contact with five teenagers. Their information was taken and they were advised that the clubhouse was closed.
 
Date/Time: 1/9/2024 10:05am
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Fire Response
Narrative: Caller reported a brush fire approximately 50 feet off of the highway. Patrol dispatched and located the fire behind a home on Albany Post Road. The fire appeared to be lit by the homeowner but was not properly contained to keep it from spreading. Patrol extinguished the fire and advised the homeowner.
 
Date/Time: 1/9/2024 11:12am
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Medical Aid
Narrative: Caller requested EMS for an employee experiencing seizures. Patrol dispatched along with EMS and report the aided was taken to Westchester Medical Center.
 
Date/Time: 1/9/2024 2:10pm
Location: Brook Street
Call Type: Property Damage
Narrative: Caller reported that when she went to her vehicle this morning the back window was broken but nothing was missing. Patrol dispatched and took all information for a report. Further investigation showed that the vehicle was damaged prior to her arrival at the home, possibly from a rock or salt truck.
 
Date/Time: 1/9/2024 7:28pm
Location: Elmore Avenue
Call Type: 911 Hang Up
Narrative: 911 hang up received. Caller stated "wrong number" and hung up. No answer upon call back. Patrol dispatched and confirmed misdial.
 
Date/Time: 1/9/2024 7:48pm
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: CVS Larceny
Narrative: Caller reported someone may have committed a larceny at CVS. Patrol dispatched and took all information for a report. Investigation ongoing.
 
Date/Time: 1/10/2024 9:30am
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Disabled Vehicle
Narrative: Caller reported a small vehicle located on the left shoulder of Route 9. Patrol dispatched and confirmed that the vehicle had a flat tire. Patrol assisted the operator in moving it to a safe location until a tow could arrive.
 
Date/Time: 1/10/2024 2:29pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Vehicle Lockout
Narrative: Caller reported that she locked her child inside of her vehicle with the engine running. Patrol dispatched and were able to gain entry.
 
Date/Time: 1/10/2024 9:12pm
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Disabled Vehicle
Narrative: Patrol reported a disabled vehicle at the above location with no sign of an operator. The owner of the vehicle was called with no response. The operator arrived on scene shortly after requesting a tow.
 
Date/Time: 1/11/2024 7:52am
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive
Call Type: Noise
Narrative: Caller stated there was intrusive noise coming from downstairs. Patrol dispatched and advised the neighbors to try and make less noise.
 
Date/Time: 1/11/2024 7:57am
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Accident
Narrative: Caller stated he was approached by a student, who stated that someone with a shopping cart was possibly struck by a vehicle in the area of Matters Coffee.  Patrol dispatched.  Patrol reported they spoke with someone matching the description, who stated they were not struck and do not require assistance. 
 
Date/Time: 1/11/2024 12:16pm
Location: ShopRite
Call Type: Larceny
Narrative: Caller reported a shoplifter at the above location. Patrol dispatched and located the shoplifter. She was placed under arrest for petit larceny, processed, and issued an appearance ticket.
 
Date/Time: 1/11/2024 5:27pm
Location: Quaker Bridge Road
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Patrol reported being flagged down by a passerby who stated there was a male on Quaker Bridge Road in the area of the one lane bridge acting erratically. Patrol checked the area and report canvassing the area with negative results.
 
Date/Time: 1/11/2024 6:29pm
Location: ShopRite
Call Type: Larceny
Narrative: Shoprite employee reported a larceny that had just occurred. Patrols were able to locate the party in Ossining. He was placed under arrest for petit larceny, processed, and issued an appearance ticket.
 
Date/Time: 1/12/2024 6:37am
Location: Mount Airy East
Call Type: Accident
Narrative: 911 caller reported she slid on the ice and was involved in an accident on Mount Airy Road. Patrols dispatched. Patrols locate vehicle at 53 East Mount Airy Road and requested CEMS. 60 Control contacted and dispatched CEMS. NYSP contacted and responded. FD also responded. Patrols stood by until FD arrived for traffic. Scene turned over to NYSP.
 
Date/Time: 1/13/2024 12:20pm
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Disabled Vehicle
Narrative: Caller reported a disabled vehicle at the above location. Patrol located vehicle and report that the operator was only making a phone call.
 
Date/Time: 1/12/2024 4:55pm
Location:  Train Station
Call Type: Assist other Agency
Narrative: MTA police requested assistance with an intoxicated male with a knife on incoming train. Patrol dispatched. Patrol report out with listed subject. MTA Police on scene. Patrol reports assisting and subject placed on ambulance. Scene turned over to MTA Police and EMS. 
 
Date/Time: 1/12/2024 6:23pm
Location: ShopRite
Call Type: Larceny
Narrative: ShopRite employee reported a larceny. Male was in custody with loss prevention. Patrol responded and took custody of the male. Male was arrested for Petit Larceny, processed, and issued an appearance ticket.
 
Date/Time: 1/13/2024 8:50am
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Accident
Narrative: Caller reported that a car crashed into the Post Office. Patrol dispatched report airbag deployment. 60 Control notified and responded. Patrol requested a tow, all information taken for a report. Operator was taken to Phelps Hospital.
 
Date/Time: 1/13/2024 9:55am
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Erratic Driver
Narrative: Caller reports a gray Ford pickup was making clouds of smoke come out of the tailpipe on purpose. Patrol checked the area with negative results.
 
Date/Time: 1/13/2024 10:31am
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Accident
Narrative: Caller reported his vehicle was involved in a hit and run. Patrol dispatched and canvassed the area with negative results. Patrol to file a report.
 
Date/Time: 1/13/2024 12:53pm
Location: Elliott Way
Call Type: Hazard
Narrative: Caller reported high water at Senasqua Park. Patrol dispatched and advised the road is flooded. Patrol assisted motorists in moving their cars out of the lot and blocked the entrance to the road on Elliot Way so cars could turn around and not get stuck until the water recedes.
 
Date/Time: 1/14/2024 12:09am
Location: Hamilton Avenue
Call Type: Noise
Narrative: Caller reported her neighbor was having a loud party. Patrol dispatched advised them to keep the noise down. 
 
Date/Time: 1/14/2024 9:10am
Location: Hunter Place
Call Type: Public Assistance
Narrative: Caller requested assistance in lifting his wife from the floor. Patrol dispatched and were able to assist resident.
 
Date/Time: 1/14/2024 9:11am
Location: Bari Manor
Call Type: Noise
Narrative: Caller reported loud noise at the above location. Patrol spoke with contractors on scene and advised them of the Village Code.
 
Date/Time: 1/14/2024 2:53pm
Location: ShopRite
Call Type: Larceny
Narrative: ShopRite employee reported a larceny that had just occurred. Patrol dispatched and took custody of one female. Female was arrested for petit larceny, processed, and issued an appearance ticket.
 
Date/Time: 1/14/2024 10:06pm
Location: Indian Summer Drive
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: An anonymous caller reported some underage drinking was taking place at listed residence.  Caller wished to remain anonymous and reported that teens were consuming liquor like Fireball.  Patrols notified and responded to check location. Only one vehicle was in the driveway.  Patrols made contact with homeowner and report no underage drinking was taking place. 
 
Date/Time: 1/15/2024 4:30pm
Location: Church Street
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Caller reported that his driveway had been partially blocked for a day. Patrol dispatched and issued a parking summons. Search for a phone number for the registered owner yielded negative results. The owner was able get into the driveway.
 
Date/Time: 1/15/2024 4:45pm
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive
Call Type: Noise
Narrative: Caller reported her neighbor makes a lot of noise in the apartment next door. Patrol responded and advised her to speak to the HOA about the ongoing incidents. Patrol knocked on the neighbor’s door but no one answered.
 
Date/Time: 1/15/2024 9:49pm
Location: ShopRite
Call Type: Larceny
Narrative: ShopRite employee reported a larceny that occurred in the past. Patrol dispatched and gathered information for a report. Investigation ongoing.
 
Date/Time: 1/16/2024 8:29am
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Suspicious Vehicle
Narrative: Caller suspected that a vehicle was following him. Caller was unable to provide a make/model/ or license plate of the vehicle. Ossining notified.
 
Date/Time: 1/16/2024 1:00pm
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Accident
Narrative: Multiple callers report a one car accident at the above location. Patrol dispatched and canvassed the area with negative results.
 
Date/Time: 1/16/2024 6:09pm
Location: Scenic Drive
Call Type: Alarm
Narrative: Alarm company called to report a burglary alarm activation.  Patrols dispatched.  Alarm company called back to cancel, patrol advised. 
 
Date/Time: 1/17/2024 12:40pm
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Disabled Vehicle
Narrative: Caller reported a disabled vehicle at the above location. Patrol dispatched and located the vehicle. The operator was able to fix the issue and was on his way.
 
Date/Time: 1/17/2024 10:22pm
Location: Train Station
Call Type: Criminal Mischief
Narrative: Caller reported that he parked his car at the Harmon train station today and returned to discover intentional scratch marks on passenger side doors. Complainant filled out depositions and would like to press charges.
 
Date/Time: 1/18/2024 8:20am
Location: Melrose Avenue
Call Type: Accident
Narrative: Caller reported a two car accident at the above location. Patrol dispatched and took all information for a report.
 
Date/Time:  1/18/2024 10:46am
Location: Train Station
Call Type: Medical Aid
Narrative: Call over fire radio for an unresponsive male at the train station. EMS dispatched. Patrol dispatched and report MTA PD on scene, aided is conscious and alert.  The scene was turned over to EMS and MTA PD, aided transported to Phelps Hospital. 
 
Date/Time: 1/18/2024 2:23pm
Location: Farrington Road
Call Type: Property Damage
Narrative: Caller reported that her vehicle window was broken at some time during the day. Patrol dispatched and reviewed cameras. The damage caused by cold temperatures.
 
Date/Time: 1/18/2024 10:19pm
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Accident / DWI Arrest
Narrative: Caller reported an accident at the above location. Patrol dispatched and report that one operator fled the scene. Patrol was able to locate the operator and he was placed under arrest for DWI. The male was transferred to Police HQ and charged with Driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident, and operating with a suspended license in the first degree, amongst multiple other VTL charges. The party was released on his own recognizance in the morning.
 
Date/Time: 1/19/2024 7:20am
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Accident
Narrative: Caller reported seeing a vehicle strike the guard rail while entering Route 9 south from Albany Post Rd. Patrol dispatched. Vehicle was gone on arrival. 
 
Date/Time: 1/19/2024 9:01pm
Location: Municipal Place
Call Type: VTL Arrest
Narrative: Patrol reported stopping a vehicle for VTL infraction. The operator had a suspended license. Patrol processed roadside and released on own recognizance pending arraignment. Vehicle parked legally in a parking space until a valid licensed operator arrived.
 
Date/Time: 1/20/2024 2:19am
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: DWI Arrest
Narrative: Patrol reported stopping a vehicle for VTL violations. Patrol placed the operator under arrest for suspicion of DWI. Operator was placed under arrest and charged with VTL 1192-3, processed, and released on his own recognizance.
 
Date/Time: 1/20/2024 1:02pm
Location: Farrington Road
Call Type: Medical Aid
Narrative: Caller stated she had possible food poisoning.  Patrol dispatched.  Patrol reports EMS on scene upon arrival and handling. 
 
Date/Time: 1/20/2024 7:32pm
Location: Route 129
Call Type: Animal Complaint
Narrative: Caller stated there is a medium brown dog running around and neither the caller nor other passersby were able to grab it.  Patrols dispatched.  Patrols report they canvassed the area with negative results.   
 
Date/Time: 1/20/2024 11:36pm
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive
Call Type: Alarm
Narrative: Alarm company reported observing two individuals in the gated area of the recreation area after hours.  Patrols dispatched.  Patrols report encountering two individuals, who stated they were residents and were unaware the area was closed.  Patrols advised the residents and they left the area.  
 
Date/Time: 1/21/2024 9:43am
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive
Call Type: Medical Aid
Narrative: 911 caller stated she has a pinched nerve and cannot move.  Caller transferred to 60 Control who dispatched an ambulance.  Patrols dispatched.  Patrols report aided transported to Phelps Memorial Hospital via ambulance.   
 
Date/Time: 1/21/2024 2:38pm
Location: Hunter Place
Call Type: Animal Found
Narrative: Caller stated she found a dog wandering in her neighborhood.  While attempting to locate owner, the caller called back and stated the dog's owner retrieved the dog.