Weekly Police Blotter: January 4 - January 10
Posted on: January 13, 2021 - 4:07pm
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: 1/04/2021 11:18 a.m.
Location: Croton-Harmon Train Station
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Parking enforcement reported a man sleeping inside a car in the daily lot. Patrol interviewed male, who works for Carvana, and was napping.
Date/Time: 1/05/2021 10:58am
Location: Brook Street
Call Type: Neighbor Dispute
Narrative: Caller reported having an argument with her neighbor over the common area bathroom cleanliness. It was determined to be a civil dispute.
Date/Time: 1/05/2021 11:11 a.m.
Location: Wells Avenue
Call Type: Fraudulent Activities
Narrative: Caller reported being possibly scammed out of $10,000. Patrol reported the caller had not confirmed if the money was taken out of the bank account, but was concerned when he saw additional money owed via notice by mail from the IRS. Patrol assisted caller in calling their accountant's office to confirm. Accountant was on vacation and will return call when he returns.
Date/Time: 1/05/2021 10:10 p.m.
Location: Brook Street
Call Type: Neighbor Dispute
Narrative: Caller stated that her neighbors that share a common bathroom didn't clean the water on the floor and her son fell. Patrol dispatched. Caller refused medical attention for her son. Patrol tried to mediate the situation and further explain that it is a civil matter about which she should speak to her landlord.
Date/Time: 1/06/2021 8:58 a.m.
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Motor Vehicle Accident
Narrative: An employee from the Mobil Gas Station reported that someone struck the side of the building. Patrol reported no injuries and will file a report.
Date/Time: 1/06/2021 12:01 p.m.
Location: Hixson Road
Call Type: Fraudulent Activities
Narrative: Caller reported being scammed out of $1,300 via Ebay transaction. Caller sold a laptop and after he shipped it, the buyer rescinded the payment and kept the laptop. Caller was transferred to the detective division, who advised him that it is a civil matter.
Date/Time: 1/06/2021 2:21 p.m.
Location: Truesdale Drive
Call Type: Abandoned Vehicle
Narrative: Caller reported an abandoned vehicle on the street. Vehicle towed.
Date/Time: 1/06/2021 2:25 p.m.
Location: Benedict Blvd.
Call Type: Village Ordinance Violation
Narrative: Caller reported six youths playing basketball who are not wearing masks. Upon arrival, patrol advised that all six are wearing masks.
Date/Time: 1/06/2021 8:00 p.m.
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Disabled Vehicle
Narrative: Disabled vehicle reported on Route 9 South. Patrol advised the driver was out of gas and had a gas can to fill up. Patrol took him to the Mobil station and brought him back to fill up his car. Condition corrected.
Date/Time: 1/06/2021 10:49 p.m.
Location: Cook Lane
Call Type: Domestic Dispute
Narrative: Caller reported her two sons are fighting. Patrol responded and arrested one individual who was charged with PL 120.00, Assault in the 3rd Degree. Defendant was arraigned and a temporary order of protection issued for the victim. Victim was taken to the hospital for his injuries via Croton EMS.
Date/Time: 1/07/2021 8:16 a.m.
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Caller reported she is having severe back pain. Patrol dispatched. The individual refused medical assistance.
Date/Time: 1/07/2021 9:36 a.m.
Location: Croton Point Avenue
Call Type: Trespass
Narrative: Landlord called about a tenant’s wife removing boxes from the office. Caller reported her name is not on the lease and wanted her to stop. Patrol advised her to stop and she did.
Date/Time: 1/07/2021 1:03 p.m.
Location: Batten Road
Call Type: Suspicious Person
Narrative: Caller reported a suspicious man came to read his meters and was concerned it was a scam. Patrol dispatched; party gone on arrival.
Date/Time: 1/07/2021 2:05 p.m.
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Larceny
Narrative: Caller reported that their Trump flag was stolen again and a note was left that said “loser.” Caller would like it blottered for the record.
Date/Time: 1/08/2021 9:58 a.m.
Location: Lounsbury Road
Call Type: Fraudulent Activities
Narrative: Caller reported that "Human Resources" contacted him saying there was an unemployment claim in his name but it was denied. Caller wanted a blotter on record.
Date/Time: 1/08/2021 11:27 a.m.
Location: Brook Street
Call Type: Fraudulent Activities
Narrative: Caller stated a car is registered in her name without her permission. Vehicle is registered out of The Bronx. Caller referred to NYPD and DMV.
Date/Time: 1/08/2021 11:51 a.m.
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: Suspicious Incident
Narrative: Caller reported a man came to her door to read the meter but did not have an appointment. Patrol called Con Edison, who stated they have a lot of workers reading meters that are not in uniform but do have IDs on them -- usually around their neck.
Date/Time: 1/08/2021 12:48 p.m.
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Elderly man injured from a fall. Patrol on scene. Aided transported to the hospital.
Date/Time: 1/08/2021 3:14 p.m.
Location: Sunset Trail
Call Type: Motor Vehicle Accident
Narrative: Caller reported his car was involved in an accident a few days ago. Patrol responded and conducted an investigation.
Date/Time: 1/08/2021 5:24 p.m.
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Order of Protection Violation
Narrative: Victim reported her order of protection was violated when the suspect sent text messages to her. Patrol filed a report and arrested the suspect for PL 215.50, Criminal Contempt in the 2nd Degree.
Date/Time: 1/08/2021 5:51 p.m.
Location: Truesdale Drive
Call Type: Trespass
Narrative: Caller stated someone entered his property and tried to steal his Trump sign. The caller reported that he has the incideint on camera. Case forwarded to the detective division.
Date/Time: 1/08/2021 5:55 p.m.
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Motor Vehicle Accident
Narrative: Property damage auto accident occurred on Route 9 North. No injuries reported.
Date/Time: 1/09/2021 7:19 a.m.
Location: Old Post Road South
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Caller reported he hurt his foot. Aided transported to the hospital.
Date/Time: 1/09/2021 10:37 a.m.
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Object in roadway
Narrative: Caller reported an orange barrier in the roadway. Patrol responded and moved the object.
Date/Time: 1/09/2021 11:27 a.m.
Location: Hastings Avenue
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Caller stated her elderly father is having trouble breathing. Patrol responded and aided transported to the hospital.
Date/Time: 1/09/2021 12:54 p.m.
Location: North Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Landlord-Tenant Dispute
Narrative: Caller reported having issues with his tenant over a contractor working in his bathroom. Tenant refused to allow the contractor inside. Caller wanted the incident blottered due to an ongoing dispute.
Date/Time: 1/09/2021 3:06 p.m.
Location: Albany Post Road North
Call Type: Missing Person
Narrative: Caller reported his elderly father with dementia is missing. Patrols checked the Village with negative results. Caller later stated that his father was located at Best Buy in Cortlandt. He had taken the bus there.
Date/Time: 1/10/2021 01:14 p.m.
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Health care worker requested an ambulance for an elderly female. Aided transported to the hospital.
Date/Time: 1/10/2021 4:40 p.m.
Location: Radnor Avenue
Call Type: Fire Response
Narrative: Caller reported that his neighbor’s house is full of smoke after he extinguished an oven fire. 60 Control was notified for Fire Department dispatch. Patrols responded and scene handled by FD.
Date/Time: 1/10/2021 7:11 p.m.
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Cell phone caller reported a man is lying down in front of the liquor store. Patrol responded and spoke with the man, who was standing and smoking a cigarette. No further assistance required.
Date/Time: 1/10/2021 9:31 p.m.
Location: Sunset Drive
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: 60 Control dispatched Croton EMS for a medical alert alarm with no resident contact. Patrol dispatched and reported it was set off accidentally.
Date/Time: 1/10/2021 11:18 p.m.
Location: Elmore Avenue
Call Type: Public Assistance
Narrative: Caller reported he fell and needs help getting up. Patrol dispatched and assisted the party off the ground.