Weekly Police Blotter: July 5 to July 11, 2022
Posted on: July 12, 2022 - 11:31am
Date/Time: 7/5/2022 07:44 am
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: Vehicle Lockout
Narrative: A caller reported that she locked her keys inside of her car in a parking lot on Albany Post Road. Patrols responded and gained entry into the vehicle for the owner.
Date/Time: 7/5/2022 12:28 pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: A caller reported a disoriented elderly female sitting in a parked car in the parking lot of a business on South Riverside Avenue. Patrols responded and requested Croton EMS for evaluation. Patrols located the owner of the vehicle who was the aide for the female passenger.
Date/Time: 7/5/2022 1:02 pm
Location: Radnor Avenue
Call Type: Village Ordinance Violation
Narrative: A caller reported a male came to his door approximately one hour ago selling an insect removal service. Patrol responded and canvassed the area with negative results.
Date/Time: 7/5/2022 1:27 pm
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: Property Damage Auto Accident
Narrative: A caller reported that she struck a deer on Albany Post Road. Patrols responded and filed a report.
Date/Time: 7/5/2022 1:33 pm
Location: Croton Commons
Call Type: Suspicious Incident
Narrative: A caller reported that some mulch in the parking lot of Croton Commons appeared to be smoldering. The caller obtained some water from a nearby restaurant and poured it out over the smoldering area. Patrols responded and located an extinguished cigarette in the area.
Date/Time: 7/5/2022 2:20 pm
Location: Croton Harmon Train Station
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: A caller reported a male sleeping on the sidewalk at the train station. Patrols responded and reported that the MTA Police Department was already on scene arranging transport to a homeless shelter.
Date/Time: 7/5/2022 4:20 pm
Location: Morningside Drive
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: A caller reported that her son had a seizure. Patrols and Croton EMS responded. After evaluation, the caller declined further medical attention for her son.
Date/Time: 7/5/2022 4:36 pm
Location: S Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Larceny
Narrative: A caller reported that the seal was broken on a used cooking oil container at a business on South Riverside Avenue, with cooking oil possibly missing. Patrols responded and filed a report. Investigation to follow.
Date/Time: 7/5/2022 5:21 pm
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: Gas Leak
Narrative: Patrols responded with the Croton Fire Department to a residence on Cleveland Drive for a report of a gas stove that would not turn off. Con Edison also responded. The scene was turned over to Croton Fire.
Date/Time: 7/5/2022 8:28 pm
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Village Ordinance Violation
Narrative: A caller reported that a red Subaru has been idling for a half hour. Patrols responded and located the Subaru, but it was not idling.
Date/Time: 7/6/2022 07:30 am
Location: Munson Street
Call Type: Alarm
Narrative: A caller reported hearing an alarm going off, possibly in the area of Munson Street. Patrols responded with the Croton Fire Department. The source of the alarm was located and the scene was turned over to Croton Fire.
Date/Time: 7/6/2022 09:51 am
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Roadway Obstruction
Narrative: A caller reported a large cardboard box in the roadway on Route 9 North. Patrols responded and reported that the obstruction was removed by the NYS Department of Transportation.
Date/Time: 7/6/2022 11:06 am
Location: Giglio Court
Call Type: 911 Misdial
Narrative: A caller reported that she dialed 911 in error. Patrols responded and confirmed that it was a misdial.
Date/Time: 7/6/2022 4:21 pm
Location: Van Wyck Street
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: A caller reported that her neighbor on Van Wyck Street was having an asthma attack and vomiting. Patrols responded with Croton EMS. The patient was transported to Phelps Hospital by Croton EMS.
Date/Time: 7/6/2022 4:28 pm
Location: Gerstein Street
Call Type: Alarm - General
Narrative: An alarm company reported a burglary alarm at a building on Gerstein Street. Patrols responded and reported that the alarm was set off in error.
Date/Time: 7/6/2022 6:11 pm
Location: Harrison Street
Call Type: Village Ordinance Violation
Narrative: A caller reported seeing a male soliciting in the area. Patrols responded, located the male, and advised him that he is required to obtain a permit.
Date/Time: 7/7/2022 06:04 am
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Disabled Vehicle
Narrative: Patrol Officer reported finding a disabled vehicle on Route 9 North. Patrol assisted the motorist with changing a tire.
Date/Time: 7/7/2022 08:25 am
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Property Damage Auto Accident
Narrative: A caller reported a two-car property damage auto accident in the parking lot of a business on South Riverside Avenue. Patrols responded and filed a report.
Date/Time: 7/7/2022 3:15 pm
Location: S Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Suspicious Person
Narrative: A caller reported a male panhandling in the parking lot of a business on South Riverside Avenue. Patrols responded and issued a verbal warning, and the male left the area without incident.
Date/Time: 7/7/2022 4:05 pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Animal Complaint
Narrative: A caller reported that a dog was left unattended in a vehicle in the parking lot of a business on South Riverside Avenue. Patrols responded and located the owner of the vehicle and the dog, and the dog appeared to be fine.
Date/Time: 7/7/2022 7:34 pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Alarm
Narrative: An alarm company reported a commercial burglary alarm at a business on South Riverside Avenue. Patrols responded and reported that the alarm was set off in error by the cleaning company.
Date/Time: 7/7/2022 8:05 pm
Location: Lexington Drive
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: A caller from a residence on Lexington Drive reported that her husband was experiencing a high fever. Patrol and Croton EMS responded. The patient was transported to Phelps Hospital by Croton EMS.
Date/Time: 7/8/2022 01:38 am
Location: Echo Canoe Launch
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: A caller from Atlanta, Georgia reported that her boyfriend was expressing suicidal ideation. She was able to get a location from his iPhone which showed him in the area of Veterans Plaza. Patrols checked the area with negative results. Through further investigation, it was determined that the male was actually in the Bronx and the caller was advised to contact the NYPD.
Date/Time: 7/8/2022 08:44 am
Location: Elmore Avenue
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: A caller reported that there were newspapers piling up at a residence on Elmore Avenue. Patrols responded and determined that the people living in the house had been sick for the past week.
Date/Time: 7/8/2022 11:14 am
Location: Scenic Drive
Call Type: Alarm - Fire
Narrative: Patrols and the Croton Fire Department responded to a residence on Scenic Drive for a residential fire alarm. Patrols report that the alarm was set off by the resident who was cooking. The scene was turned over to Croton Fire.
Date/Time: 7/8/2022 11:26 am
Location: Old Post Road North
Call Type: Property Damage Auto Accident
Narrative: A caller reported a two-car accident in the area of Old Post Road N. Patrols responded and filed a report.
Date/Time: 7/8/2022 12:02 pm
Location: Giglio Court
Call Type: Fraudulent Activities
Narrative: A caller reported being scammed by an unknown suspect who had control of her computer. The suspect claimed that they accessed a large sum of money from the caller's accounts. The caller followed up with her bank and learned that all of her funds were still there.
Date/Time: 7/8/2022 1:55 pm
Location: Croton Police Headquarters
Call Type: Village Ordinance Violation
Narrative: Multiple unlicensed dog violations were received from Village Management.
Date/Time: 7/8/2022 4:47 pm
Location: Croton Police Headquarters
Call Type: Fraudulent Activities
Narrative: A civilian in headquarters reported that his mother’s account was defrauded for $9,000.00. Patrols filed a report. An investigation is to follow.
Date/Time: 7/8/2022 5:29 pm
Location: Municipal Building
Call Type: Alarm - False
Narrative: An alarm company reported an alarm activation in Village Hall. Patrols reported that the alarm was set off by cleaning personnel while they were cleaning the offices.
Date/Time: 7/8/2022 6:09 pm
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Vehicle and Traffic
Narrative: A caller reported seeing the operator of a vehicle consuming alcohol from a container while driving erratically. Patrols responded and checked the highway with negative results. New York State Police were notified.
Date/Time: 7/8/2022 6:22 pm
Location: Croton Police Headquarters
Call Type: Other
Narrative: A male party dropped off Family Court paperwork that needed to be served to the respondent. Patrols served the papers to the respondent without incident.
Date/Time: 7/8/2022 8:30 pm
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: Alarm
Narrative: An alarm company reported an alarm activation at a building on Albany Post Road. Patrols responded and checked the building, which appeared secure.
Date/Time: 7/9/2022 01:52 am
Location: Kuney Street
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: A caller reported that her husband fell and that she needed assistance lifting him. Patrols and Croton EMS responded. The male was assisted and refused further medical attention.
Date/Time: 7/9/2022 12:26 pm
Location: Route 9
Call Type: Fire Investigation
Narrative: A caller reported a possible brush fire in the center median of Route 9. Patrols responded and extinguished a small brush fire.
Date/Time: 7/9/2022 4:24 pm
Location: Old Post Road North
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: A caller reported that a bicyclist went down and suffered injuries. Patrols and Croton EMS responded. Croton EMS transported the patient to Phelps Hospital.
Date/Time: 7/9/2022 6:38 pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Vehicle Lockout
Narrative: A caller reported being locked out of his vehicle. Patrols responded and gained entry for the vehicle owner.
Date/Time: 7/9/2022 7:06 pm
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: Dispute
Narrative: A caller reported that while walking past a home on Cleveland Drive, a woman yelled and sprayed him with her garden hose. Patrols responded and interviewed the caller. Patrols were unable to make contact with the other involved party.
Date/Time: 7/9/2022 7:18 pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: A caller reported that a teen was not responsive in the area of a business on South Riverside Avenue. Patrols responded and made contact with the teen, who was in good health.
Date/Time: 7/9/2022 9:23 pm
Location: Thompson Avenue
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: A caller from Bedford reported that her teenage daughter was communicating with a male on Snapchat and the male was expressing suicidal ideation. Patrols responded to the residence and spoke with the male who stated that he was not going to hurt himself. The male’s parents stated that their son is under the care of a psychologist and they will follow up.
Date/Time: 7/9/2022 9:56 pm
Location: Half Moon Bay
Call Type: Property Damage Auto Accident
Narrative: A caller reported that she was involved in a property damage auto accident in the area of Half Moon Bay. Patrols responded and filed a report.
Date/Time: 7/10/2022 07:52 am
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Alarm - General
Narrative: A caller reported an alarm activation inside a building on Maple Street. Patrols responded and checked the building, which appeared to be secure.
Date/Time: 7/10/2022 10:48 am
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: Alarm - General
Narrative: An alarm company reported a burglary alarm activation at a residence on Cleveland Drive. Patrols responded and reported that the alarm was set off in error by the homeowner.
Date/Time: 7/10/2022 12:14 pm
Location: Silver Lake
Call Type: Trespass
Narrative: A caller reported multiple non-residents gathering within Silver Lake Park. A Park Ranger responded and the non-residents vacated the area without incident.
Date/Time: 7/10/2022 1:05 pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Property Damage Auto Accident
Narrative: A caller reported a two-car accident in the parking lot of a business on South Riverside Avenue. Patrols responded and filed a report.
Date/Time: 7/10/2022 1:37 pm
Location: Truesdale Drive
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: A caller reported several illegally parked vehicles along Truesdale Drive. Patrols responded and issued 5 parking tickets.
Date/Time: 7/10/2022 3:19 pm
Location: Prospect Place
Call Type: Disorderly Person
Narrative: A caller reported that her sister was causing a disturbance at a residence on Prospect Place. Patrols responded but the involved parties were gone upon their arrival.
Date/Time: 7/10/2022 4:14 pm
Location: Sunset Drive
Call Type: Erratic Driver
Narrative: A caller reported an erratic driver on Sunset Drive. Patrols checked the area with negative results.
Date/Time: 7/10/2022 4:57 pm
Location: Croton Point Avenue
Call Type: Erratic Driver
Narrative: A caller reported a vehicle being operated in an erratic manner on Croton Point Avenue. Patrols checked the area with negative results.
Date/Time: 7/11/2022 10:32 am
Location: S Riverside Avenue
Call Type: 911 Hang-up
Narrative: Patrols responded to a business on South Riverside Avenue for a 911 Hang-Up call. Patrols spoke with employees who reported that it was an accidental dial.
Date/Time: 7/11/2022 5:45 pm
Location: South Riverside Ave
Call Type: Motor Vehicle Accident
Narrative: Patrols responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident.
Date/Time: 7/11/2022 10:26 pm
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: Alarm
Narrative: Patrols responded to a burglary alarm. Patrols reported all appeared secure.