Weekly Police Blotter: August 1, 2023, to August 8, 2023

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Date/Time: 8/1/2023 9:21am
Location: Amber Drive
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: Caller requested EMS for an elderly male with back pain. Patrol dispatched along with CEMS. Patrol reports the aided was transferred to Hudson Valley.
 
Date/Time: 8/1/2023 4:11pm
Location: Elm Street
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: Caller reported she had fallen out of her wheelchair and couldn't get up.  Caller transferred to 60 Control who dispatched an ambulance.  Patrol dispatched.  Patrol reports scene turned over to EMS who conducted a lift assist and the aided refused further medical assistance. 
 
Date/Time: 8/1/2023 5:49pm
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Obstruction in Roadway
Narrative: Caller reports a tree down at the above location. Patrol dispatched and DOT was notified. Patrol responded with a delay due to assisting NYSP with an arrest.
 
Date/Time: 8/1/2023 9:59pm
Location: Senasqua Park
Call Type: Suspicious Incident
Narrative: Civilian in headquarters stated she was approached by an older white male at Senasqua Park.  Civilian stated the man asked if she spoke English and when she stated no he said he could help her with her English.  Civilian stated that they exchanged phone numbers and she received a text message from the man offering her $100 for a back massage.  Civilian stated that when she said she had to check with her husband the man texted back "your husband will get mad, don't text me again."  Civilian was advised that if she was approached by the male again to call police. 
 
Date/Time: 8/2/2023 2:53am
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: Noise
Narrative: Caller reported a group of youths being loud on the sidewalk. Patrol dispatched. Parties advised the group to lower the noise.
 
Date/Time: 8/2/2023 6:00am
Location: Brook Street
Call Type: Dog Bite
Narrative: Caller reported being bitten by a gray pit bull while separating her dog from a fight with the pitbull on Brook Street.  Party left the scene but wanted to document the incident. Party did not have all the information for the pitbull and owner. Party stated she would call back later with more information. She was also able to provide information on the dog owner and dog's vaccinations.  The dog is licensed.  An Animal Bite Form was completed and faxed to Westchester County Department of Health.
 
Date/Time: 8/2/2023 7:35am
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: Alarm
Narrative: Caller reported an alarm with front door activation. Patrol responded and reported the alarm was set off in error by an employee.
 
Date/Time: 8/2/2023 2:23pm
Location: Park Avenue
Call Type: Village Ordinance
Narrative: Caller reported a gas-powered leaf blower being used at the above location. Caller was referred to Code Enforcement.
 
Date/Time: 8/2/2023 8:55pm
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: Caller reported an elderly woman who appears unresponsive.  60 Control notified and dispatched an ambulance.  Patrols dispatched.  Patrols report the woman appeared intoxicated and refused medical attention.  The aided was picked up by her husband. 
 
Date/Time: 8/3/2023 3:13am
Location: Hunter Place
Call Type: Public Assistance
Narrative: Caller reported her husband fell out of his new recliner and she needed assistance getting him back into it. Caller further stated that she does not need medical at her location. Patrol dispatched and completed a lift assist. 
 
Date/Time: 8/3/2023 3:54am
Location: Maple Street 
Call Type: Burglary
Narrative: Caller reported seeing a male dressed in all black with a black ski mask, black garbage bag and a chrome tire iron running north toward the Wells Fargo bank. Patrol dispatched and reported the door at the Tobacco shop had been broken open. Detectives responded to scene. Further investigation ongoing.
 
Date/Time: 8/3/2023 9:14am
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Alarm
Narrative: Caller reported a commercial burglary alarm at the above location. Patrol dispatched and reported the alarm was set off accidentally by an employee.
 
Date/Time: 8/3/2023 9:20am
Location: Truesdale Drive
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: Caller requested EMS for her husband who fell and sustained a head injury. Patrol dispatched along with EMS and report the aided was transported to Hudson Valley Hospital.
 
Date/Time: 8/3/2023 11:08am
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller reported an elderly male sitting alone at the above location. Caller stated he had been there for almost an hour but was unable to speak with him due to a language barrier. A Spanish-speaking officer responded and stated that the male was just walking home and became tired. He was given a courtesy transport to his home in the village.
 
Date/Time: 8/3/2023 12:24pm
Location: ShopRite
Call Type: Larceny
Narrative: Caller reported one of their cashiers was scammed out of money. Patrol dispatched. Patrol completed supporting paper work on scene. Investigation ongoing.
 
Date/Time: 8/3/2023 3:29pm
Location: PVC School
Call Type: Alarm
Narrative: Security company reported an alarm in the nurse's office. Patrol was dispatched and reported audible alarm sounding upon arrival.  Key holder was contacted and responded to school.  Patrols reported all secure at school.  The alarm company was notified. 
 
Date/Time: 8/3/2023 3:35pm
Location: CVS Parking Lot
Call Type: Motor Vehicle Accident
Narrative: Caller reported a two-car accident at the above location. Patrol was dispatched and took information for a report.
 
Date/Time: 8/3/2023 7:52pm
Location: BP Gas Station
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller reported a male loitering in the above location. Patrol dispatched and spoke with the male, who stated he did not want any help. Another call from the same person at 8:31 PM stated that the male was now asking people for money. Patrol was dispatched and reported that the male had an altered mental status. EMS responded and he was transported to Phelps Memorial Hospital.
 
Date/Time: 8/4/2023 1:43am
Location: BP Gas Station
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: Caller reported that there was a man at the gas station who wanted to go to the hospital. Patrol dispatched and request EMS. CEMS responded and transported aided to Phelps Memorial Hospital. 
 
Date/Time: 8/4/2023 6:26am
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: New York State Police advised they received a call for a medical aid at the above location and 60 Control was notified. Patrol dispatched to assist.  Patrols report aided transported to Phelps Memorial Hospital.
 
Date/Time: 8/4/2023 9:31am
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Disabled Vehicle
Narrative: Caller reported an MTA truck blocking roadway and creating a traffic condition. Patrol dispatched. Patrol reports one of the MTA employees was able to get the truck started and moved.
 
Date/Time: 8/4/2023 5:04pm
Location: Munson Street
Call Type: Village Ordinance
Narrative: Caller stated that a landscaper was using gas-powered leaf blowers on Cleveland Drive.  Patrol dispatched.  Patrol reported that the landscaping company was using electric powered leaf blowers, which is permitted under Village Code. 
 
Date/Time: 8/4/2023 8:37pm
Location: Croton Train Station
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: Croton EMS requested an additional police unit for assistance with a patient at the train station. Patrols dispatched.  Patrols report the aided was intoxicated, naked, and refused to provide information.  Patrols reported MTA Police and EMS gathered the individual into the ambulance and transported her to Phelps Memorial Hospital.     
 
Date/Time: 8/5/2023 5:25am
Location: Munson Street
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: Caller requested a lift assist for her 90-year-old father. Patrol dispatched and assisted.
 
Date/Time: 8/5/2023 1:26pm
Location: Olcott Avenue
Call Type: Village Ordinance
Narrative: Caller reported a fence companywas using a gas-powered leaf blower.  Patrol dispatched.  Patrol reported the installation company was unaware of the village ordinance and they were advised to cease the use of the gas leaf blower.   
 
Date/Time: 8/5/2023 2:07pm
Location: Old Post Road South
Call Type: Motor Vehicle Accident
Narrative: Caller reports a two-car accident at the above location. Patrol dispatched and took all information for a report.
 
Date/Time: 8/6/2023 8:57am
Location: Brook Street
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Caller reported a truck parked in a precarious blind turn on Brook Street at Terrace Place and the caller is concerned it will cause an accident.  Patrol dispatched.  Patrol reports the condition was corrected. 
 
Date/Time: 8/6/2023 9:44am
Location: Senasqua Park
Call Type: Dispute
Narrative: Caller reported a dispute with two individuals in Senasqua Park. Patrols dispatched. Patrols report providing a courtesy transport to Croton Point Park. 
 
Date/Time: 8/6/2023 3:01pm
Location: Municipal Place
Call Type: Motor Vehicle Accident
Narrative: Caller reported a two-car accident at the above location. Patrol dispatched and took all information for a report.
 
Date/Time: 8/6/2023 3:13pm
Location: Croton River
Call Type: Noise
Narrative: Caller stated that there were swimmers in the Croton River, just south of Fireman's Island, being loud.  Park Ranger notified and responded.  Caller also stated that there was an illegally parked vehicle opposite his home.  Patrol dispatched.  Patrol reported that the vehicle was gone on arrival.  Park Ranger reported the swimmers were advised.       
 
Date/Time: 8/6/2023 4:30pm
Location: Truesdale Drive
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Caller reported multiple cars parked in front of his house. Patrol was dispatched and issued 3 parking summons.
 
Date/Time: 8/6/2023 6:06pm
Location: Municipal Place
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller reported a male laying down on the ground before the picture tunnel near Municipal Place.  Caller stated that he spoke to him, but there was no response. Croton EMS dispatched.  Patrol was sent to location and reported that the male got up from the ground and walked away.  The male refused medical help and refused to provide any information.
 
Date/Time: 8/6/2023 7:08pm
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Disabled Vehicle
Narrative: Caller reported his classic car died at the above location. Patrol dispatched and jump started the car with a jumper pack.
 
Date/Time: 8/7/2023 2:26pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Motor Vehicle Accident
Narrative: Caller reported his car was struck and damaged at the above location. Patrol was able to locate footage of the accident to file a report.
 
Date/Time: 8/7/2023 4:56pm
Location: Hunter Place
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: 60 Control dispatched CEMS for a life alert activation. Patrol dispatched. CEMS reported that the alarm was set off in error.
 
Date/Time: 8/8/2023 7:03am
Location: Farrington Road
Call Type: Utilities Problem
Narrative: Caller reported a faint smell of gas in the area, and a gas shut off with bubbling water in it. Patrol was dispatched and reported that a gas value box had water on it and appeared to be bubbling. Con Ed was notified and responded. 
 
Date/Time: 8/8/2023 7:32am
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Motor Vehicle Accident
Narrative: 911 caller reported property damage auto accident in front of listed location. Patrol dispatched and reported the same. Accident report to be filed.
 
Date/Time: 8/8/2023 7:33am
Location: Prospect Place
Call Type: Noise
Narrative: Caller reported workers unloading a truck. Patrol dispatched and reported a crew on scene, but no work was being performed.