Weekly Police Blotter: February 1 - February 7
Posted on: February 11, 2021 - 11:00am
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: 02/01/21 8:23 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: 02/01/21 10:38 a.m.
Location: Morningside Drive
Call Type: Neighbor Dispute
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on Morningside Drive for a dispute between neighbors regarding where they are putting the snow and videotaping each other. The Croton residents were interviewed and advised; condition corrected.
Date/Time: 02/01/21 11:27 a.m.
Location: Truesdale Drive
Call Type: Hazard Condition
Narrative: Patrol responded to the Croton River for a small group of youths playing on the ice in the river. Patrols located the group and advised them. Report taken and detectives to follow up.
Date/Time: 02/01/21 11:56 a.m.
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: Fraudulent Activities
Narrative: Patrol received a report from a Croton resident who reported someone filed unemployment benefits with their name using an old address. Caller cancelled the transaction with the Department of Labor and has had no financial loss at this time.
Date/Time: 02/01/21 12:45 p.m.
Location: Farrington Road
Call Type: Neighbor Dispute
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on Farrington Road for a dispute between parties regarding where they put the snow after they just plowed. The Croton resident & Ossining contractor were interviewed and advised; situation mediated.
Date/Time: 02/01/21 1:41 p.m.
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: Hazard Condition
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Cleveland Drive for a person on a quad pulling a sled in the roadway. All parties involved were Croton residents and were advised.
Date/Time: 02/01/21 2:19 p.m.
Location: North Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Disabled Vehicle
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on North Riverside Avenue for a disabled vehicle. Patrol and the operator freed the vehicle from the snow; condition corrected.
Date/Time: 02/01/21 3:22 p.m.
Location: Brook Street
Call Type: Person With a Gun
Narrative: Patrol was stopped by an unknown motorist who stated he saw a young male with a rifle walking down the street. Patrol began canvassing and a short foot pursuit ensued after observing a male walking away from a long gun that was leaning against a building. The male was interviewed and advised after it was discovered to be a BB Gun.
Date/Time: 02/01/21 3:38 p.m.
Location: Bungalow Road
Call Type: Hazard Condition
Narrative: Patrol responded to the Duck Pond Park for a person on the ice shoveling. The Croton resident was notified and advised of the posted red flags and rules against ice hockey.
Date/Time: 02/01/21 4:57 p.m.
Location: Stevenson Place
Call Type: Hazard Condition
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Stevenson Place for a group of youths playing in the snow. The caller was concerned that if the snow plow came back they might not see the kids. Patrols canvassed the area but did not locate the youths.
Date/Time: 02/01/21 5:08 p.m.
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Alarm - Commercial
Narrative: Patrol and Croton FD responded to an area of South Riverside Avenue for a commercial fire alarm. After investigation, it was determined the source was a vehicle running inside the building. Croton FD handled the scene.
Date/Time: 02/01/21 11:30 p.m.
Location: Croton Point Avenue
Call Type: Fraudulent Activities
Narrative: Patrol was notified by a Poughkeepsie resident, who works in Croton, that he was on an online dating account communicating with a party when the party requested to exchange numbers, which he agreed. He then began receiving text messages and indicated the other unknown person was attempting to get him to reveal his personal information. The texts also stated they would sell his social security number and post online that he had been involved with a minor in a sexual way. Caller has no financial loss and presently no crime has been committed; he wanted the incident on record.
Date/Time: 02/02/21 4:09 p.m.
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: 911 Hang Up
Narrative: Patrols checked on a Croton resident who dialed 911 and hung up. Patrol reported the person had accidentally dialed.
Date/Time: 02/02/21 5:15 p.m.
Location: Radnor Avenue
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Radnor Avenue and Olcott Avenue after a Croton resident caller reported a parking violation making the roadway impassable. The area was canvassed and one vehicle was found parked in the area; negative results on any parking violations and the roadway was passable.
Date/Time: 02/02/21 5:16 p.m.
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Vehicle Accident
Narrative: Patrols responded to an area on Route 9 South for a report of a two-car motor vehicle accident. A report to be filed; no injuries.
Date/Time: 02/02/21 5:07 p.m.
Location: Wayne Street
Call Type: Disabled Vehicle
Narrative: Patrols responded to an area on Wayne Street for a disabled vehicle in the roadway. Patrol responded and assisted the motorist in getting the vehicle free from the snow.
Date/Time: 02/02/21 8:37 p.m.
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive
Call Type: Noise Complaint
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Half Moon Bay Drive for a noise complaint; the noise sounded like an alarm. It was determined the sound was coming from the train yard.
Date/Time: 02/02/21 9:19 p.m.
Location: Riverview Trail
Call Type: Disabled Vehicle
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Riverview Trail for a vehicle accident. After patrols arrived it was determined the vehicle was disabled. The vehicle was towed. Patrol awaited the tow to arrive and closed the roadway as the vehicle made the roadway impassable.
Date/Time: 02/03/21 5:05 a.m.
Location: Old Post Road South
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Old Post Road South for a parking complaint regarding a vehicle parked on commercial property. Patrol contacted the Croton resident who moved the vehicle. No summons issued.
Date/Time: 02/03/21 10:23 a.m.
Location: Munson Street
Call Type: Fraudulent Activities
Narrative: Patrol received a call from a Croton resident who reported someone attempted to file unemployment benefits using their name. The transaction was cancelled and has had no financial loss at this time.
Date/Time: 02/03/21 2:07 p.m.
Location: Old Post Road South
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Patrols and parking enforcement responded to a location on Old Post Road South. After multiple violations and a summons issued, the vehicle was towed. The owner, a Croton resident, was later notified.
Date/Time: 02/03/21 2:22 p.m.
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Fire Response/Fluid Spill
Narrative: Patrol and Croton FD responded to a commercial location on South Riverside Avenue for a report of a fluid spill. Croton FD handled the scene with no reported injuries. Scene was closed for an extended period of time.
Date/Time: 02/03/21 4:16 p.m.
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Disabled Vehicle
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on Route 9 South for a disabled vehicle in the roadway. Patrol canvassed the area with negative results.
Date/Time: 02/03/21 5:06 p.m.
Location: North Riverside Avenue
Call Type: 911 Hang Up
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on North Riverside Avenue for a 911 hang up. The Croton resident had accidentally dialed.
Date/Time: 02/03/21 5:27 p.m.
Location: Penfield Avenue
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Patrols and Croton EMS responded to a location on Penfield Avenue for an unresponsive party. After EMS performed live-saving measures, it was determined that the long-time Croton resident had passed away.
Date/Time: 02/03/21 7:30 a.m.
Location: Lexington Drive
Call Type: Welfare Check/Aided
Narrative: Patrols responded to a residence on Lexington Drive after receiving a call from a family member, who resides out of state, requesting a welfare check on one of his parents. An extensive canvass was conducted and the Croton resident was located and transported to the hospital by Croton EMS.
Date/Time: 02/04/21 9:06 a.m.
Location: Gerstein Street
Call Type: School Alarm Drill
Narrative: Patrols responded to the CET School for a school lockdown drill. Drill was conducted without issue.
Date/Time: 02/04/21 9:22 a.m.
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Hazard Condition
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on Grand Street for a hazard condition of a wire down on the sidewalk. Patrol coiled the wire up and the utility company was notified.
Date/Time: 02/04/21 12:44 PM
Location: Van Wyck Street
Call Type: Warrant Arrest
Narrative: Patrol took a 31-year-old Sleepy Hollow resident into custody at the Westchester County Jail in Valhalla on an active Bench Warrant from the Village of Croton Court on one charge of Aggravated Unlicensed Operator. He was released on his own recognizance.
Date/Time: 02/04/21 1:44 p.m.
Location: Riverview Trail
Call Type: Hazard Condition
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on Riverview Trail for a hazard condition of a low hanging wire. Utility company was notified.
Date/Time: 02/04/21 3:08 p.m.
Location: Truesdale Drive
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Truesdale Drive for a call of a parked vehicle obstructing traffic. Patrol responded, located the vehicle and the Mount Vernon owner moved the vehicle. No summons issued.
Date/Time: 02/04/21 5:50 p.m.
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Motor Vehicle Accident
Narrative: Patrols responded to a motor vehicle accident on Route 9 North. Report to be filed, tow was notified by the vehicle owner, EMS responded and the parties refused medical treatment.
Date/Time: 02/05/21 9:00 a.m.
Location: Route 129/Niles Road
Call Type: Motor Vehicle Accident
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on Route 129 for a two-car motor vehicle accident. Report to be filed; no injuries.
Date/Time: 02/05/21 9:51 a.m.
Location: Benedict Blvd.
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Parking Enforcement and Patrol responded to an area of Benedict Blvd. for a parking complaint. The vehicle was issued multiple summons.
Date/Time: 02/05/21 10:37 a.m.
Location: Mount Airy Road
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Parking Enforcement and Patrol responded to an area of Mount Airy Road for a parking complaint. The vehicle was issued multiple summons.
Date/Time: 02/05/21 11:04 a.m.
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Disabled Vehicle
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on Route 9 North for a disabled vehicle partially blocking the roadway. Patrol located the vehicle and the Peekskill resident had already notified a tow company. Patrol awaited the arrival of the tow company.
Date/Time: 02/05/21 1:40 p.m.
Location: Batten Road
Call Type: Village Ordinance
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on Batten Road for a resident who reported that his neighbor had said something to a contractor who was working on his property. The contractor was working alone on the property. Contractor was advised of the mask rules.
Date/Time: 02/05/21 2:55 p.m.
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Grand Street for a 53-year-old resident needing medical assistance. Aided was transported to the hospital by Croton EMS.
Date/Time: 02/05/21 4:01 p.m.
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Disorderly Person
Narrative: Patrol responded to a commercial area on Maple Street for a male panhandling. Party was advised and left the area without incident.
Date/Time: 02/05/21 4:59 p.m.
Location: Van Wyck Street
Call Type: Warrant Arrest
Narrative: Patrol and detectives took a 40-year-old resident of Goshen, New York, into custody at a commercial location in the City of Yonkers on an active Arrest Warrant from the Village of Croton Court on one charge of Aggravated Harassment in the 2nd Degree. She was released on her own recognizance.
Date/Time: 02/05/21 9:40 p.m.
Location: Elliott Way
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Patrols responded to a location on Elliott Way for a medical aided. Croton EMS was dispatched to transport the Croton resident to the hospital. Report to be filed.
Date/Time: 02/06/21 5:15 a.m.
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area of Grand Street for a parking complaint. The vehicles were issued summons.
Date/Time: 02/06/21 9:09 a.m.
Location: North Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Civil Dispute
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on North Riverside Avenue for a dispute with a contractor and a resident. Patrols interviewed the parties; condition meditated.
Date/Time: 02/06/21 9:44 a.m.
Location: Lounsbury Road
Call Type: Suspicious Person
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Lounsbury Road for suspicious persons taking photos of a house on the street. Patrols located the Spring Valley residents who were contractors taking photos of the property.
Date/Time: 02/06/21 10:47 a.m.
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Patrols responded to a commercial location on Maple Street for a 56-year-old needing medical assistance. Aided was transported to the hospital.
Date/Time: 02/06/21 10:52 a.m.
Location: Hunter Place
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Patrols responded to a location on Hunter Place for a 87-year-old resident needing medical assistance. Party was transported to the hospital.
Date/Time: 02/06/21 11:57 a.m.
Location: Croton Point Avenue
Call Type: Parking/Traffic Condition
Narrative: Patrol responded to a commercial location on Croton Point Avenue to assist the Westchester County PD with a traffic condition. Conditions will be monitored by the WCPD; no violations observed.
Date/Time: 02/06/21 1:17 p.m.
Location: Old Post Road South
Call Type: Motor Vehicle Accident
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Old Post Road South for a report of a parked motor vehicle accident with an unknown vehicle leaving the scene. Report to be filed; no injuries.
Date/Time: 02/06/21 2:45 p.m.
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Animal Complaint
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Route 9 South for a report of an animal struck by a vehicle. Patrol canvassed the area and located a coyote that had been struck by a vehicle and expired. Notification was made to the agency for removal from the roadway.
Date/Time: 02/06/21 7:04 p.m.
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on Grand Street for a parking complaint. The vehicle was issued a summons.
Date/Time: 02/06/21 9:29 PM
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Vehicle Lockout
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on South Riverside Avenue to assist a Peekskill resident who had locked the keys inside the vehicle. Entry was gained without incident.
Date/Time: 02/07/21 12:32 a.m.
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Maple St for a report of an infant needing medical attention. The parent on scene refused medical treatment for the infant, with Croton EMS.
Date/Time: 02/07/21 9:56 a.m.
Location: Veterans Plaza
Call Type: Disabled Vehicle
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on Veterans Plaza for a disabled vehicle. Patrol located the vehicle and the Croton resident requested the vehicle to be towed. Patrol awaited the arrival of the tow company.
Date/Time: 02/07/21 10:00 a.m.
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Vehicle Lockout
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on Maple Street to assist a Peekskill resident who had locked their keys inside the vehicle. Entry was gained without incident.
Date/Time: 02/07/21 10:37 a.m.
Location: Wells Avenue
Call Type: Motor Vehicle Accident
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on Wells Avenue for a vehicle accident. Report to be filed; no injuries.
Date/Time: 02/07/21 2:51 p.m.
Location: Old Post Road North
Call Type: VIllage Ordinance
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on Old Post Road North for a resident who is putting their snow in the street. The Croton resident was interviewed and advised; condition corrected.
Date/Time: 02/07/21 3:50 p.m.
Location: Morningside Drive
Call Type: Neighbor Dispute
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on Morningside Drive for a dispute between neighbors regarding where they are putting the snow and one of the parties is taking photos of the other. The Croton resident(s) were interviewed and advised; condition corrected.
Date/Time: 02/07/21 4:48 p.m.
Location: Croton Point Avenue
Call Type: Village Ordinance
Narrative: Patrol responded to a commercial area on Croton Point Avenue for a report of a contractor putting snow in the street. The Cortlandt resident was located and warned and admonished.
Date/Time: 02/07/21 4:56 p.m.
Location: Harrison Street
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on Harrison Street for a parking complaint. Two summonses were issued to vehicles.