Weekly Police Blotter: August 8, 2023, to August 14, 2023

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Date/Time: 8/8/2023 10:43am
Location: Train Station
Call Type: Motor Vehicle Accident
Narrative: Caller reported a two-car motor vehicle accident with no injuries at the above location. Patrol dispatched and took all information for a police report.
 
Date/Time: 8/8/2023 12:07pm
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Loose Dog
Narrative: Caller reported a loose dog at the above location. The dog was returned to the owner, who was issued two summons for Dog at Large and Unlicensed Dog.
 
Date/Time: 8/8/2023 7:09pm
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Obstruction in Road
Narrative: Caller reported a roll of insulation in the middle of the roadway at the above location. Patrol dispatched and reported it was blown off the highway prior to arrival. DOT notified.
 
Date/Time: 8/8/2023 7:22pm
Location: Whalen Avenue
Call Type: Dog Barking
Narrative: Caller reported there were two dogs constantly barking at the above location. Patrol dispatched and reported there were no dogs barking on arrival. Patrol attempted to contact the owner but there was no answer at the door. Both dogs were licensed.
 
Date/Time: 8/9/2023 12:08am
Location: Train Station
Call Type: Fight in Progress
Narrative: Caller reported a fight at the train station on Track 3 platform. Patrol dispatched and report scene was secured. MTA PD to file a report.
 
Date/Time: 8/9/2023 7:55am
Location: Hunter Place
Call Type: Public Assistance
Narrative: Caller stated his mother needed assistance getting up. Patrol was dispatched along with EMS. Patrol reports the aided was transported to Phelps Hospital.
 
Date/Time: 8/9/2023 9:24am
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller requested a welfare check on an elderly male walking with a cane at the above location. Patrol was dispatched and spoke with the male, who stated he was on his morning walk and not in need of any assistance.
 
Date/Time: 8/9/2023 11:42am
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: Caller requested EMS for her husband, who was in and out of consciousness. Patrol dispatched along with EMS and the aided was transported to Northern Westchester Hospital.
 
Date/Time: 8/9/2023 12:39pm
Location: Brook Street
Call Type: Dog Complaint
Narrative: Multiple callers reported hearing a possible dog attack and subsequent loud bang at the above location. Patrol was dispatched along with Detective. Patrol spoke with parties on scene, who reported that a loose pit bull attacked a pit bull that was at its residence. SPCA Law Enforcement was notified and statements were taken from the parties on scene. A statement was also taken from a previous incident that had occurred with this dog. The dog was submitted to the “Dangerous Dog Registry” in Westchester County. The dog owner was issued multiple summonses. 
 
Date/Time: 8/9/2023 12:51pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Suspicious Incident
Narrative: Caller reported a suspicious incident at his office. Patrol dispatched and reported a tissue box and latex glove were found in the building’s restroom. Nothing unusual or criminal about the incident.
 
Date/Time: 8/9/2023 5:16pm
Location: Croton Point Avenue
Call Type: Suspicious Person
Narrative: Multiple cars reported a male wearing a red shirt and black pants standing in the middle of the street asking people for money. Patrol was dispatched and advised the person not to walk in the street.
 
Date/Time: 8/09/2023 7:34pm
Location: Croton Point Avenue
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller reported two males sleeping in the BP gas station grass. Patrol was dispatched and gave them a courtesy ride to the Train Station. 
 
Date/Time: 8/9/2023 8:23pm
Location: Old Post Road South
Call Type: Fire Investigation
Narrative: Caller reported smelling smoke outside her house. Patrol dispatched, 60 Control notified. CFD located a contained fire pit nearby.
 
Date/Time: 8/9/2023 8:51pm
Location: Police HQ
Call Type: Property Found
Narrative: Civilian in HQ reports finding a cell phone inside his mailbox. The phone was placed into lost and found.
 
Date/Time: 8/10/2023 12:09am
Location: Silver Lake Park
Call Type: Trespass
Narrative: Patrol reported multiple vehicles at the above location. Patrol contacted the parties and observed that the area was littered with garbage. The parties on scene cleaned the area and were released to their parents.
 
Date/Time: 8/10/2023 12:47am
Location: Hunter Place
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: Caller requested an ambulance for his wife, who was having chest pains. EMS dispatched. Patrol dispatched. Patrol reported that the aided elected to refuse medical assistance.
 
Date/Time: 8/10/2023 11:19am
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller reported an elderly male wearing a pink shirt and carrying a garbage bag at the above location. Patrol dispatched and provided a courtesy transport to the male. A family member was also notified.
 
Date/Time: 8/10/2023 2:38pm
Location: Police HQ
Call Type: Fraudulent Activities
Narrative: Party in HQ reports that she had been scammed and given false promises of money. Patrol took a report and the investigation is ongoing.
 
Date/Time: 8/10/2023 2:54pm
Location: Police HQ
Call Type: Fraudulent Activities
Narrative: Party in HQ reported that she has received a $3,000 bill from Verizon but has not made any purchases. Patrol took a report and the investigation is ongoing.
 
Date/Time: 8/10/2023 5:58pm
Location: CET School
Call Type: Alarm
Narrative: Alarm company reported an activated alarm at the front of the school.  Patrols responded to the school.  Key-holder responded to check the building.  Patrols reported employee on scene and all secure.  
 
Date/Time: 8/11/2023 10:05am
Location: Wells Fargo
Call Type: Alarm
Narrative: Security company reported an activated alarm at the above location. Patrol dispatched and reports the alarm was set off in error.
 
Date/Time: 8/11/2023 10:46am
Location: Brook Trail
Call Type: Animal Complaint
Narrative: Caller reports a sick baby skunk at the above location. Patrol dispatched and reports the skunk may possibly be injured, but is not in an appropriate area to dispatch.
 
Date/Time: 8/11/2023 2:00pm
Location: North Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Multiple callers report a male that is possibly intoxicated or having a seizure at the above location. Patrol dispatched and located the male and EMS was requested. The male refused to provide pedigree information and refused medical assistance.
 
Date/Time: 8/11/2023 6:09pm
Location: Glengary Road
Call Type: Alarm
Narrative: Alarm company reports an activation at the above location. Patrol dispatched and reports the alarm was set off in error.
 
Date/Time: 8/12/2023 9:56am
Location: Croton Auto Park
Call Type: 911 Hang Up
Narrative: Employee from Croton Auto park reports she dialed 911 by mistake. Patrol dispatched and confirmed misdial.
 
Date/Time: 8/12/2023 10:36am
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Hazardous Condition
Narrative: Patrol observed a car bumper in the middle of the roadway and removed it. 
 
Date/Time: 8/12/2023 11:02am
Location: Sunset Trail
Call Type: Village Ordinance
Narrative: Caller reported an individual soliciting at her door. Patrol advised the party that soliciting in the Village is prohibited without a permit. Condition corrected.
 
Date/Time: 8/12/2023 5:23pm
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: VTL Arrest
Narrative: Patrol reported stopping a vehicle at the above location for a traffic violation. The operator, a 74-year-old Croton resident, held a suspended license. He was processed roadside and issued a summons.
 
Date/Time: 8/12/2023 7:22pm
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller reported he noticed a male holding up a limp female and putting her into a vehicle. Patrol dispatched and located the vehicle on Maple Street. Patrol spoke with the owner of the vehicle and the female and report all was okay.
 
Date/Time: 8/13/2023 6:58am
Location: Whelan Drive
Call Type: Suspicious Incident
Narrative: Caller reports checking the camera at her home and two people were near her property at another time. Patrol advised to make frequent checks of the area.
 
Date/Time: 8/13/2023 12:22pm
Location: Black Rock Park
Call Type: Dog Bite
Narrative: Caller reported she was at the Black Rock Dog park with her small dog, when a larger Husky-type dog jumped the fence and attacked her dog, causing injuries to its legs. Caller said the dog's owner didn't help break up the attack and wants it on record. The caller was advised to come to HQ and fill out a written report. 
 
Date/Time: 8/13/2023 4:20pm
Location: Silver Lake
Call Type: Village Ordinance
Narrative: Caller reported multiple vehicles at the above location. Park Ranger dispatched and contacted the owners of the vehicles, who agreed to leave the park.
 
Date/Time: 8/13/2023 6:35pm
Location: Silver Lake
Call Type: Village Ordinance
Narrative: Caller reported a loud group of people at Silver Lake. Patrol responded and talked to the Park Employees on duty, who reported no issues with patrons.
 
Date/Time: 8/13/2023 7:58pm
Location: Silver Lake
Call Type: Noise
Narrative: Caller reported music being played at Fireman’s Island and a group being loud. Patrol dispatched and reported a group was leaving upon arrival, and another group at the location was advised to exit the area.
 
Date/Time: 8/13/2023 10:42pm
Location: Spencer Field
Call Type: Noise
Narrative: Caller reported a lot of noise coming from the above location. Patrol dispatched and report upon arrival a large group dispersed. Patrol was unable to ID any parties involved, but continued to canvass the area.
 
Date/Time: 8/13/2023 11:50pm
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Suspicious Person
Narrative: Caller reported she saw someone on her patio but they did not answer her when she called out. Patrol responded and canvassed the area with negative results.
 
Date/Time: 8/14/2023 8:52am
Location: Temple Israel
Call Type: Alarm
Narrative: Alarm company reporting office front door alarm at Temple Israel. Patrol dispatched. While responding, the Temple called to cancel the alarm response. Response canceled.
 
Date/Time: 8/14/2023 10:34am
Location: Young Avenue
Call Type: Vehicle & Traffic
Narrative: Caller stated that she was on Young Avenue and the road was freshly paved, and a truck was driving down it and causing damage to the new pavement. Patrol responded and reported that there was no damage to the roadway. No further action necessary.
 
Date/Time: 8/14/2023 11:55am
Location: Sav-Mor Pharmacy
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Caller reported he was with an elderly woman who had come out of Sav Mor pharmacy and had a ticket on her vehicle for parking without a permit in a handicapped space. The female reported having a handicapped parking tag. It was unclear if the tag was hanging from the rearview mirror at the time of the complaint. Patrols to follow up with Court and Parking Enforcement Officer.
 
Date/Time: 8/14/2023 7:50pm
Location: Sunset Trail
Call Type: Suspicious Person
Narrative: Caller stated a male wearing a blue shirt ran through her property. Patrol dispatched and conducted a thorough search of the property. Patrol checked nearby homes as well. All residences were secure with no suspicious activity.