Weekly Police Blotter: December 7 - December 13
Posted on: December 16, 2020 - 11:32pm
A selection of incidents from the police blotter of the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department. Please note that the below information is public record and does not constitute all calls received by the department during the period.
Date/Time: 12/07/20 7:11 a.m.
Location: Bungalow Road
Call Type: Dog Complaint
Narrative: Patrol responded to a residence on Bungalow Road for a complaint of a dog barking continuously for 10 minutes. Patrol canvassed the area with no findings of dogs barking.
Date/Time: 12/07/20 9:22 a.m.
Location: Young Avenue
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Caller reporting a vehicle for the past several weeks has parked on his street and the occupant walks to the train station. Unit responded and confirmed the vehicle; no summons were issued.
Date/Time: 12/07/20 9:36 a.m.
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: Property Recovered
Narrative: Caller reported finding open packages and mail from Croton/Cortlandt residents. USPS was notified and responded to retrieve the items. Presently the larceny investigation is in the Town of Cortlandt.
Date/Time: 12/07/20 10:22 a.m.
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Albany Post Road for a Croton resident needing medical assistance. Croton EMS transported the individual to the hospital.
Date/Time: 12/07/20 10:37 a.m.
Location: Old Post Road South
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Old Post Road South for an 85-year-old Croton resident needing medical assistance. Croton EMS transported the individual to the hospital.
Date/Time: 12/07/20 11:45 a.m.
Location: Young Avenue
Call Type: Custody Exchange
Narrative: Patrol assisted a party on Young Avenue with a child exchange that was supposed to happen a day earlier. The party could not get in contact with the other parent. Contact was made and the child exchange was successful.
Date/Time: 12/07/20 3:46 p.m.
Location: Van Wyck Street
Call Type: Vehicle Lock Out
Narrative: Patrols responded to a location on Van Wyck Street to assist a Croton resident with getting into his vehicle after locking the keys inside. Entry was gained without incident.
Date/Time: 12/07/20 5:00 p.m.
Location: Croton Point Avenue
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Croton Point Avenue for a report of a male who was disoriented and panhandling for money. Patrol responded and located the individual and provided a courtesy ride to the train station.
Date/Time: 12/07/20 7:07 p.m.
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: 911 Hang-up
Narrative: Patrol received a 911 hang-up call from a commercial establishment on Albany Post Road. Contact was made with personnel at the location who advised they had no issues for needing the police.
Date/Time: 12/07/20 7:53 p.m.
Location: Devon Avenue
Call Type: Alarm - Fire
Narrative: Patrol and Croton FD responded to the area of Devon Avenue for a residential fire alarm. After investigation, it was determined to be a false alarm.
Date/Time: 12/08/20 8:47 a.m.
Location: S. Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Parking Complaint/Suspicious Vehicle
Narrative: Patrol assisted a commercial establishment on S. Riverside Avenue for a vehicle that was parking in their lot for unknown reason. Patrol spoke with the owner who had dropped the vehicle there overnight for service which was not scheduled.
Date/Time: 12/08/20 8:49 a.m.
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Disabled Vehicle
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Route 9 North for a disabled vehicle. The operator, a Croton resident, had already contacted a tow company who arrived on scene to remove the vehicle.
Date/Time: 12/08/20 9:10 a.m.
Location: Thompson Avenue
Call Type: Animal Complaint
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Thompson Avenue for a sick/injured raccoon. Patrol located the animal and, due to its condition, put the animal down.
Date/Time: 12/08/20 9:50 a.m.
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Parking Enforcement responded to a location on Maple Street for a report of a vehicle being parked for several days without moving. Vehicle was marked and will be monitored.
Date/Time: 12/08/20 12:25 p.m.
Location: S. Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Motor Vehicle Accident
Narrative: Patrols responded to the area of S. Riverside Avenue for a two-car motor vehicle accident.
Date/Time: 12/08/20 12:43 p.m.
Location: Veterans Plaza
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Croton EMS was dispatched to a commercial establishment on Veterans Plaza for a 40-year-old individual needing medical assistance. The individual was transported to the hospital.
Date/Time: 12/08/20 1:28 p.m.
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: 911 Hang-up
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Cleveland Drive for a Croton resident who dialed 911 and hung up. Patrol reported the person had accidentally dialed.
Date/Time: 12/08/20 7:08 p.m.
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Route 9 North for a report of a person jumping in front of moving cars and jumping back off the roadway. The individual was located who was attempting to hitch a ride home. Patrol gave the Croton resident a courtesy ride to the train station.
Date/Time: 12/08/20 6:45 p.m.
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: 911 Hang-up
Narrative: Patrol received a 911 hang-up from a commercial establishment on Albany Post Road. Contact was made with personnel at the location who advised they had no issues for needing the police.
Date/Time: 12/08/20 11:34 p.m.
Location: Elmore Avenue
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Elmore Avenue for an 81-year-old Croton resident needing medical assistance. Croton EMS transported the individual to the hospital.
Date/Time: 12/09/20 1:24 a.m.
Location: Gerstein Street
Call Type: Alarm - Commercial
Narrative: Patrols responded to a commercial burglar alarm on Gerstein Street. Location was checked and no signs of entry on the ground level.
Date/Time: 12/09/20 8:09 a.m.
Location: Van Wyck Street
Call Type: Warrant Arrest
Narrative: Patrol took a 20-year-old Cortlandt Manor resident into custody on an active Bench Warrant from the Village Court on VTL charge of Aggravated Unlicensed Operator. He was released on his own recognizance.
Date/Time: 12/09/20 9:47 a.m.
Location: Elmore Avenue
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Elmore Avenue for an 89-year-old Croton resident needing medical assistance. Croton EMS transported the individual to the hospital.
Date/Time: 12/09/20 11:55 a.m.
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Croton EMS was dispatched to a commercial establishment on Albany Post Road for a Croton resident needing medical assistance. Party was transported to the hospital.
Date/Time: 12/09/20 3:27 p.m.
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Hazard Condition
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Route 9 South for a bicycle in the roadway. After canvassing the area, no bicycle was located.
Date/Time: 12/09/20 4:59 p.m.
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Dog Bite
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Maple Street for a person bitten by a dog more than one time. Patrol spoke with the dog owner who was issued a Village Ordinance summons for having an unlicensed dog. The aided refused medical attention. Report to be filed.
Date/Time: 12/09/20 7:55 p.m.
Location: N. Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Disabled Vehicle
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of N. Riverside Avenue for a dsiabled vehicle. The operator, a Croton resident, had already contacted a tow company who arrived on scene to remove the vehicle. Patrol stood by for traffic control.
Date/Time: 12/09/20 9:13 p.m.
Location: Eklof Court
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Ecklof Court for a male yelling for help. The individual, who has a medical condition, was located and brought to his Croton residence.
Date/Time: 12/09/20 9:17 p.m.
Location: Emerson Avenue
Call Type: Hazard Condition
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Emerson Avenue with Croton FD and Con Edison for a report of a transformer explosion. The possible source was located by FD and scene handled by Con Edison.
Date/Time: 12/09/20 9:47 p.m.
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Vehicle Stop
Narrative: Patrol unit stopped a vehicle on Route 9 North for a traffic violation. During the investigation marijuana was confiscated. The operator, an Ossining resident, was issued four summonses for Speeding, Open Container of Alcohol Inside Vehicle, Inadequate Exhaust, and Tinted Windows. .
Date/Time: 12/10/20 6:38 a.m.
Location: Sunset Drive
Call Type: Medical Alert Alarm
Narrative: Patrol units and Croton EMS responded to the area of Sunset Drive for a medical alert alarm. Contact was made to the resident who accidentally set off the alarm.
Date/Time: 12/10/20 7:41 a.m.
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Croton EMS was dispatched to a commercial establishment on Albany Post Road for a Croton resident needing medical assistance. Party was transported to the hospital.
Date/Time: 12/10/20 12:15 p.m.
Location: Young Avenue
Call Type: Domestic Dispute
Narrative: Patrol responded to a residence on Young Avenue for a domestic dispute between two parties. The parties were interviewed and a report will be filed.
Date/Time: 12/10/20 12:51 p.m.
Location: Mount Airy Road
Call Type: AIded
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Mount Airy Road for a 96-year-old Croton resident needing medical assistance. Croton EMS transported the individual to the hospital.
Date/Time: 12/10/20 2:26 p.m.
Location: Michaels Lane
Call Type: Soliciting
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Michaels Lane for a report of male contractors going door to door soliciting work. Patrol canvassed the area and was unable to locate the group.
Date/Time: 12/10/20 2:37 p.m.
Location: Veterans Plaza
Call Type: Alarm - Commercial
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Veterans Plaza for a commercial burglar alarm. Location was checked and appeared secure from ground level.
Date/Time: 12/10/20 3:56 p.m.
Location: Morningside Drive
Call Type: Soliciting
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Morningside Drive for a report of a male going door to door soliciting renovation work. Patrol canvassed the area and was unable to locate the individual.
Date/Time: 12/10/20 4:36 p.m.
Location: Elliott Way
Call Type: Harassment
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on Elliott Way for a male who approached a female while she was with her two young children and started yelling at them for wearing masks. Caller described male as white, wearing a Trump hat, gray hair, possibly in his 50's. He got into a vehicle that was a small blue sedan with a Trump sticker on the back and left the area. Patrol located the male, a Croton resident, who was warned and admonished.
Date/Time: 12/10/20 6:52 p.m.
Location: Elliott Way
Call Type: Found Property
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Elliott Way after someone reported finding a large pile of jewelry dumped in the grass near the parking lot. Patrol recovered numerous female watches. Property was vouchered.
Date/Time: 12/10/20 7:59 p.m.
Location: Finney Farm Road
Call Type: Arrest
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Finney Farm Road for a report of an intoxicated male. A 35-year-old Phoenix, Arizona resident was placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated and Aggravated Unlicensed Operator in the 3rd degree. He was released on his own recognizance.
Date/Time: 12/10/20 9:37 p.m.
Location: Mount Airy Road
Call Type: Motor Vehicle Accident
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Mount Airy Road for a one-car motor vehicle accident. The vehicle was towed and a report filed.
Date/Time: 12/11/20 1:53 p.m.
Location: Wells Avenue
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Wells Avenue for a 73-year-old Croton resident needing medical assistance. Croton EMS transported the individual to the hospital.
Date/Time: 12/11/20 4:05 p.m.
Location: Riverview Trail
Call Type: Soliciting
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Riverview Trail for a report of a female going door to door soliciting. Patrol canvassed the area and unable to locate the individual.
Date/Time: 12/11/20 6:28 p.m.
Location: S. Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Vehicle Lock Out
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on S. Riverside Avenue to assist a Peekskill resident with getting into his vehicle after locking the keys inside. Entry was gained without incident.
Date/Time: 12/11/20 8:05 p.m.
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Erratic Vehicle
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Route 9 North for a report of an erratic vehicle. Area was canvassed and the vehicle was not located. NYSP was also notified.
Date/Time: 12/11/20 9:24 p.m.
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Vehicle Stop
Narrative: Patrol unit stopped a vehicle on Route 9 North for a traffic violation. During the investigation marijuana was confiscated. The operator, an Ossining resident, was issued a summons for Crossing Hazard Markings and released.
Date/Time: 12/11/20 10:10 p.m.
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Arrest
Narrative: Patrol unit stopped a vehicle on Route 9 South for a traffic violation. The operator, a 23-year-old Peekskill resident, was placed under arrest for having a Suspended Registration. The vehicle was towed and the operator was released on his own recognizance at the scene.
Date/Time: 12/12/20 12:10 a.m.
Location: Gerstein Street
Call Type: Alarm - Commercial
Narrative: Patrols responded to a commercial burglar alarm on Gerstein Street. Location was checked and no signs of entry on the ground level.
Date/Time: 12/12/20 12:46 a.m.
Location: Lexington Drive
Call Type: Larceny
Narrative: Croton PD was notified by a resident on Lexington Drive that his credit card had allegedly been used, for an undisclosed amount of money, by people he knows without his authorization and they are no longer in the state. The caller was advised he needs to complete paperwork for an investigation to commence. The caller was uncooperative and hung up the phone.
Date/Time: 12/12/20 9:53 a.m.
Location: Truesdale Drive
Call Type: Utility Problem
Narrative: Patrols responded to the area of Truesdale Drive for a report of water leaking from the ground. Patrol confirmed the condition and the water dept. was notified and handled.
Date/Time: 12/12/20 10:27 a.m.
Location: Gerstein Street
Call Type: Alarm - Commercial
Narrative: Patrols responded to a commercial burglar alarm on Gerstein Street. Location was checked and no signs of entry on the ground level.
Date/Time: 12/12/20 12:40 p.m.
Location: Sunset Trail
Call Type: Alarm - Residential
Narrative: Patrols responded to a residential burglar alarm at a residence on Sunset Trail. Patrol confirmed it was accidentally set off by the owner.
Date/Time: 12/12/20 3:54 p.m.
Location: Truesdale Drive
Call Type: 911 Hang-up
Narrative: Patrols responded to a residence on Truesdale Drive for a 911 hang-up. The resident at the location confirmed it was an accidental dial.
Date/Time: 12/12/20 4:53 p.m.
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Erratic Vehicle
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Route 9 South for a report of an erratic vehicle. Area was canvassed and the vehicle was not located.
Date/Time: 12/12/20 9:24 p.m.
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Arrest
Narrative: Patrol unit stopped a vehicle on Route 9 North. The operator, an 18-year-old Cortlandt resident, was placed under arrest for having a Suspended Registration. The vehicle was towed and the operator was released on his own recognizance at the scene.
Date/Time: 12/12/20 10:11 p.m.
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Arrest
Narrative: Patrol unit stopped a vehicle on Route 9 North. The operator, a 26-year-old Ossining resident, was placed under arrest for Aggravated Unlicensed Operator in the 3rd degree. She was released on her own recognizance at the scene.
Date/Time: 12/12/20 11:53 p.m.
Location: Young Avenue
Call Type: Noise Complaint
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Young Avenue for a report of a vehicle playing loud music. Condition corrected by patrol.
Date/Time: 12/13/20 9:44 a.m.
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Motor Vehicle Accident
Narrative: Patrols responded to the area of Maple St for a two car motor vehicle accident. A report will be filed.
Date/Time: 12/13/20 9:51 a.m.
Location: Croton Point Avenue
Call Type: Vehicle Lock Out
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on Croton Point Avenue to assist a Wappingers Falls, New York resident with getting into her vehicle after locking the keys inside. Entry was gained without incident.
Date/Time: 12/13/20 10:22 AM
Location: Lexington Drive
Call Type: Larceny
Narrative: Patrols responded to a residence on Lexington Drive for a report that the resident's credit card had allegedly been used, for an undisclosed amount of money, by people he knows without his authorization and they are no longer in the state. The caller further reported that he had accidentally overpaid for an item in cash and has not been refunded the funds by the same people. The caller did not complete paperwork as it possibly is a civil matter. Caller was advised to cancel the credit card and to follow up with PD.
Date/Time: 12/13/20 11:02 a.m.
Location: Sunset Drive
Call Type: Animal Complaint
Narrative: Patrol responded to a residence on Sunset Drive for a report by the resident of kids throwing sticks/rocks at his dog which is in the fenced area of his property. Patrol located the young child who was throwing the stick for the dog to fetch it.
Date/Time: 12/13/20 3:14 p.m.
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Half Moon Bay Drive for a 94-year-old Croton resident needing medical assistance. Croton EMS transported the individual to the hospital.
Date/Time: 12/13/20 3:56 p.m.
Location: Thompson Avenue
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Thompson Avenue for a 94-year-old Croton resident needing medical assistance. Croton EMS transported the individual to the hospital.
Date/Time: 12/13/20 4:54 p.m.
Location: S. Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Unwanted Party
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of S. Riverside Avenue for a commercial establishment requesting a Croton resident customer to leave the location. Party was escorted out of the location without incident and indicated the argument ensued because the employee was not wearing a face mask.
Date/Time: 12/13/20 8:39 p.m.
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Erratic Vehicle
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Grand Street for a report of an erratic vehicle traveling up and down the roadway at a high rate of speed. Area was canvassed and the vehicle was not located.