Weekly Police Blotter: June 28 - July 4
Posted on: July 7, 2021 - 9:30am
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: 06/28/21 12:11 AM
Location: Scenic Drive West
Call Type: Fire Alarm
Narrative: Patrol and Croton FD responded to an area on Scenic Drive West for a residential CO detector alarm sounding. Scene was handled by Croton FD, no reported injuries.
Date/Time: 06/28/21 2:09 AM
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Erratic Vehicle
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Route 9 North for a report of a vehicle driving erratically. The area was canvassed with negative results.
Date/Time: 06/28/21 7:50 AM
Location: Piney Point Avenue
Call Type: Hazard Condition
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Piney Point Avenue for a large pile of dirt in the roadway. After not being able to determine who dumped the dirt, DPW assisted in correcting the condition. Code Enforcement will be following up on the condition.
Date/Time: 06/28/21 9:38 AM
Location: Church Street
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Patrols responded to an area on Church Street for a welfare check on a juvenile. Patrol spoke to the parent on scene who confirmed the incident was innocent.
Date/Time: 06/28/21 9:40 AM
Location: Van Wyck Street
Call Type: Found Property
Narrative: An individual turned in property found on the street in the village. The owner, an Ossining resident, was contacted and retrieved the property.
Date/Time: 06/28/21 12:31 PM
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Motor Vehicle Accident
Narrative: Patrol and Croton EMS responded to an area on Route 9 North for a motor vehicle. The parties involved refused medical attention and a report will be filed.
Date/Time: 06/28/21 1:55 PM
Location: Beekman Avenue
Call Type: Dog Bite
Narrative: Patrol and Croton EMS responded to an area on Beekman Avenue for a juvenile bitten by a dog. Aided was transported to the hospital and a report was filed.
Date/Time: 06/28/21 2:09 PM
Location: Church Street
Call Type: S Riverside Avenue
Narrative: Patrols responded to an area on S Riverside Avenue for a welfare check on two juveniles. Patrol spoke to the grandparents and an outside agency who legitimized the incident.
Date/Time: 06/28/21 2:09 PM
Location: Elliott Way
Call Type: Larceny
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Elliott Way for a report of a larceny. Patrol canvassed the area with negative results. Investigation is ongoing.
Date/Time: 06/28/21 3:12 PM
Location: Glen Place
Call Type: Alarm-Commercial
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Glen Place for a report of commercial alarm. The property was checked with no signs of forced entry.
Date/Time: 06/28/21 4:54 PM
Location: Wood Road
Call Type: Landlord/Tenant Dispute
Narrative: Patrols responded to an area on Wood Road for a report of a landlord/tenant dispute. Parties were interviewed and the matter was civil in nature. Referred to court.
Date/Time: 06/28/21 7:55 PM
Location: Arrowcrest Drive
Call Type: Vehicle Lockout
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on Arrowcrest Drive to assist a Virginia resident who had locked the keys inside their vehicle. Entry was gained without incident.
Date/Time: 06/28/21 10:04 PM
Location: Brook Street
Call Type: Domestic Incident
Narrative: Patrol responded to a residence on Brook Street for a domestic dispute between two parties. The parties were interviewed and a report will be filed.
Date/Time: 06/28/21 11:09 PM
Location: S Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Patrols responded to an area on S Riverside Avenue for a party sleeping on a public walkway. The individual was transported to the hospital by EMS for medical evaluation.
Date/Time: 06/29/21 4:17 AM
Location: Croton Point Avenue/Route 9
Location: Croton Point Avenue/Route 9
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Croton Point Avenue after receiving a 911 call with no person on the line. The call was traced back to that vicinity. Other agencies were also notified to check their jurisdictions. Area was canvassed with negative results.
Date/Time: 06/29/21 7:41 AM
Location: S Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Larceny
Narrative: Patrol responded to a commercial establishment on S Riverside Avenue for a larceny of cooking oil. Report to be filed.
Date/Time: 06/29/21 12:02 PM
Location: Veterans Plaza
Location: Veterans Plaza
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Patrol responded to a commercial area on Veterans Plaza for a parking complaint. Area was checked and the vehicle was towed due to outstanding fines.
Date/Time: 06/29/21 1:35 PM
Location: Radnor Avenue
Call Type: Village Ordinance
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on Radnor Avenue for a resident who reported parties soliciting in the area. Patrol canvassed the area with negative results.
Date/Time: 06/29/21 2:00 PM
Location: N Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Fraudulent Activities
Narrative: Patrol received a report from a Croton resident who reported she was scammed out of over $5,000.00 for an apartment they were attempting to rent via Craigslist. The unknown party they had been speaking to said he owns the house and would lease it to her. Victim never met the seller; the communication was via email and text only. Victim never actually saw the apartment in person, just pictures on Craigslist. Victim wired the money to the unknown party and was supposed to receive a lease and keys but never did. Report to be filed.
Date/Time: 06/29/21 2:53 PM
Location: S Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Vehicle Lockout
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on S Riverside Avenue to assist a Verplanck resident who had locked the keys inside their vehicle. Entry was gained without incident.
Date/Time: 06/29/21 12:00 PM
Location: Harrison Street
Call Type: Harassment
Narrative: Patrol was notified by a Croton resident after receiving harassing phone calls from a person who was friends with someone he had sold something to in May 2021. The party was requesting his money back for the item purchased. No report filed at this time.
Date/Time: 06/29/21 3:25 PM
Location: Ackerman Court
Call Type: Harassment
Narrative: Patrol was notified by a Croton resident after they received harassing text messages from an unknown person who said that they were an assassin and were paid a large sum of money to kidnap or bring them down. Report to be filed.
Date/Time: 06/29/21 5:44 PM
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: Patrol performed a car stop on a vehicle on Route 9 North for a traffic violation. After speaking with the operator, Croton EMS was dispatched for medical assistance. Party was transported to the hospital.
Date/Time: 06/29/21 6:51 PM
Location: Benedict Boulevard
Call Type: Hazard Condition
Narrative: Patrols and CFD responded to a residence on Benedict Boulevard for a report of an unknown inside odor. Scene was checked by CFD. DPW was notified, responded and corrected the condition.
Date/Time: 06/29/21 7:44 PM
Location: Truesdale Drive
Call Type: 911 Hang Up
Narrative: Patrols responded to a residence on Truesdale Drive after receiving a 911 hang up call. Patrol checked the location and the resident on the scene dialed accidentally.
Date/Time: 06/29/21 10:21 PM
Location: Gerstein Street
Call Type: Alarm-Commercial
Narrative: Patrols responded to an area on Gerstein Street for a commercial burglar alarm. Location was checked and no signs of entry on the ground level.
Date/Time: 06/29/21 11:12 PM
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: Village Ordinance
Narrative: Patrol was advised of a Croton resident on Cleveland Drive who had been in violation of their dog license. A summons was issued.
Date/Time: 06/29/21 11:34 PM
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Domestic Incident
Narrative: Patrol responded to a residence on Grand Street for a domestic dispute between two parties. The parties were interviewed and a report will be filed.
Date/Time: 06/30/21 9:16 AM
Location: Lounsbury Road
Call Type: Vehicle Accident
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Lounsbury Road for a motor vehicle accident and one vehicle had left the scene. A report to be filed.
Date/Time: 06/30/21 9:24 AM
Location: Irving Avenue
Call Type: Residential Fire Alarm
Narrative: Croton FD and Patrol responded to an area of Irving Avenue for a residential fire alarm. Croton FD handled the scene.
Date/Time: 06/30/21 9:43 AM
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: Public Assistance
Narrative: Patrol responded to a commercial establishment on Albany Post Road to assist a Croton resident who was trying to contact a family member who resides out of state. The party was eventually contacted.
Date/Time: 06/30/21 9:59 AM
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Disabled Vehicle/Vehicle Accident
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Route 9 North for a disabled vehicle/motor vehicle accident. The other vehicle involved had left the scene. The vehicle that was on scene was towed and the operator was issued two summonses for unregistered and uninsured. A report is to be filed.
Date/Time: 06/30/21 2:30 PM
Location: Van Wyck Street
Call Type: Public Assistance
Narrative: Patrol assisted a Peekskill resident with a child safety seat installation.
Date/Time: 06/30/21 3:00 PM
Location: S Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Vehicle Accident
Narrative: Patrol responded to a commercial area on S Riverside Avenue for a motor vehicle accident. One vehicle had left the scene. A report to be filed.
Date/Time: 06/30/21 3:59 PM
Location: S Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Public Assistance
Narrative: Patrol responded to a commercial establishment on S Riverside Avenue who reported a customer had taken an electric shopping cart out of the parking lot and wanted to make sure it gets returned. Patrol located the electric vehicle on the sidewalk and the item was retrieved by the owner.
Date/Time: 06/30/21 4:39 PM
Location: Newton Court
Call Type: Alarm Residential
Narrative: Patrols responded to a residential burglar alarm on Newton Court. Location was checked and no signs of forced entry.
Date/Time: 06/30/21 5:19 PM
Location: Old Post Road South
Call Type: Vehicle Accident
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Old Post Road S for a motor vehicle accident, where one vehicle had left the scene. A report to be filed.
Date/Time: 06/30/21 5:20 PM
Location: Glen Place
Call Type: Alarm-Commercial
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Glen Place for a report of commercial alarm. The property was checked with no signs of forced entry.
Date/Time: 06/30/21 6:25 PM
Location: N Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Fire Alarm
Narrative: Croton FD and Patrol responded to an area on N Riverside Avenue for a commercial fire alarm sounding. Scene was handled by Croton FD.
Date/Time: 06/30/21 7:15 PM
Location: Truesdale Drive/Croton River
Location: Truesdale Drive/Croton River
Call Type: Noise Complaint
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Truesdale Drive for a report of loud music coming from parties in the Croton River. Patrol located the source which was outside the Village of Croton and corrected the condition.
Date/Time: 06/30/21 8:53 PM
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Domestic Incident
Narrative: Patrol responded to a residence on Grand Street for a domestic dispute between two parties. The parties were interviewed and a report will be filed.
Date/Time: 06/30/21 8:56 PM
Location: Wells Avenue
Call Type: 911 Hang Up
Narrative: Patrols responded to a residence on Wells Avenue after receiving a 911 hang up call. Patrol checked the location and the resident on the scene dialed accidentally.
Date/Time: 06/30/21 10:34 PM
Location: N Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Fire Alarm
Narrative: Croton FD and Patrol responded to an area on N Riverside Avenue for a commercial fire alarm sounding. Scene was handled by Croton FD.
Date/Time: 06/30/21 9:57 PM
Location: Route 9 North
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Hazard Condition
Narrative: Patrols responded to an area on Route 9 North for a tree down blocking the roadway. The tree was in the Village of Ossining, who responded and handled the scene. Croton PD assisted with traffic control.
Date/Time: 06/30/21 11:01 PM
Location: Albany Post Road
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: Suspicious Person
Narrative: Patrols responded to a commercial area on Albany Post Road for a report of a person acting suspicious and smoking marijuana on the property. Patrols canvassed the area with negative results.
Date/Time: 07/01/21 2:54 AM
Location: Olcott Avenue
Location: Olcott Avenue
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: Patrol and Croton EMS responded to an area on Olcott Avenue for a report of a resident needing medical assistance. Aided was transported to the hospital.
Date/Time: 07/01/21 9:18 AM
Location: Bari Manor
Call Type: Fraudulent Activity
Narrative: Patrol was notified by a Croton resident regarding messages they had been receiving through Facebook from an unknown scammer. Party was advised to contact her phone carrier and it is believed to be an automated scammer. No report filed at this time.
Date/Time: 07/01/21 9:25 AM
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Park Agent responded to an area on Grand Street for a report of a parking complaint. A summons was issued to the vehicle.
Date/Time: 07/01/21 11:22 AM
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: Public Assistance
Narrative: Patrol responded to a commercial establishment on Albany Post Road to assist a Croton resident who was trying to contact a family member who resides out of state. The party was eventually contacted. The caller's medical team in Croton was notified.
Date/Time: 07/01/21 11:19 AM
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Arrest VTL
Narrative: Patrol performed a traffic stop on Grand Street and took a 34-year-old Peekskill, NY resident, into custody for Aggravated Unlicensed Operator and Suspended Registration. She was released on her own recognizance.
Date/Time: 07/01/21 3:54 PM
Location: Old Post Road South
Call Type: Alarm-Commercial
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Old Post Road South for a report of a commercial alarm. The property was checked with no signs of forced entry.
Date/Time: 07/01/21 4:09 PM
Location: Gerstein Street
Call Type: Alarm-Commercial
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Gerstein Street for a report of a commercial alarm. The property was checked with no signs of forced entry.
Date/Time: 07/01/21 6:20 PM
Location: High Street
Call Type: Village Ordinance
Narrative: Patrol was advised of a Croton resident on High Street who had been in violation of their dog license. A summons was issued.
Date/Time: 07/01/21 5:31 PM
Location: Elliott Way
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: Patrol and Croton EMS responded to an area on Elliot Way for a Millwood, NY resident needing medical assistance. Aided refused medical assistance.
Date/Time: 07/01/21 6:23 PM
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: Croton EMS responded to a commercial establishment on Albany Post Road for a Croton resident needing medical assistance. Party was transported to the hospital.
Date/Time: 07/01/21 6:49 PM
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Village Ordinance
Narrative: Patrol was advised of a Croton resident on Grand Street who had been in violation of their dog license. A summons was issued.
Date/Time: 07/01/21 7:21 PM
Location: Georgia Lane
Call Type: Village Ordinance
Narrative: Patrol was advised of a Croton resident on Georgia Lane who had been in violation of their dog license. A summons was issued.
Date/Time: 07/01/21 6:03 PM
Location: Truesdale Drive
Call Type: Suspicious Incident
Narrative: Patrol was notified by a Croton resident who reported their doorbell rang and they opened the front door to find a male lying on her lawn. They got nervous thinking the person needed help, then the male got up, started laughing and ran off. There was a female who had been standing on the sidewalk that ran off with the male. Caller wanted the incident documented.
Date/Time: 07/01/21 7:47 PM
Location: Clinton Street
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Clinton Street for a report of a parking complaint. A summons was issued to the vehicle.
Date/Time: 07/01/21 10:07 PM
Location: Elliott Way
Location: Elliott Way
Call Type: Alarm Commercial
Narrative: Patrols responded to a commercial area on Elliott Way for a burglar alarm. Location was checked and no signs of forced entry.
Date/Time: 07/01/21 10:48 PM
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive
Call Type: Disorderly Group
Narrative: Patrols responded to an area on Half Moon Bay Drive for a loud group near the Hudson River. Area was canvassed with negative results.
Date/Time: 07/02/21 10:23 AM
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Hazard Condition
Narrative: Patrols responded to an area on Route 9 South for debris in the roadway. Debris was located and removed from the roadway.
Date/Time: 07/02/21 1:25 PM
Location: Lexington Drive
Call Type: 911 Hang Up
Narrative: Patrols responded to a residence on Lexington Drive after receiving a 911 hang up call. Patrol checked the location and the resident on the scene dialed accidentally.
Date/Time: 07/02/21 5:57 PM
Location: S Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Vehicle Lockout
Narrative: Patrol responded to a commercial location on S Riverside Avenue to assist a Croton resident who had locked the keys inside their vehicle. Entry was gained without incident.
Date/Time: 07/02/21 7:08 PM
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Alarm-Commercial
Narrative: Patrols responded to an area on Maple Street for a report of a commercial alarm. The property was checked with no signs of forced entry.
Date/Time: 07/02/21 8:30 PM
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: Patrol and Croton EMS responded to a residence on Grand Street for a Croton resident needing medical assistance. Party was transported to the hospital.
Date/Time: 07/02/21 9:04 PM
Location: Brook Street
Call Type: Hazard Condition
Narrative: Patrols responded to an area on Brook Street for a tree down. Patrols located a large branch that fell between two residences on the street. Property owner was notified.
Date/Time: 07/03/21 1:51 AM
Location: Sunset Drive
Call Type: Medical Alert Alarm
Narrative: Patrol units and Croton EMS responded to an area on Sunset Drive for a medical alert alarm. Contact was made to the resident who had accidentally hit the alarm. Medical assistance was refused by the resident.
Date/Time: 07/03/21 10:12 AM
Location: Radnor Avenue
Call Type: Property Damage
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Radnor Avenue for a report of property damaged on a vehicle. The damage was possibly from a motor vehicle which had left the scene.
Date/Time: 07/03/21 3:20 PM
Location: Gerstein Street
Call Type: Alarm-Commercial
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Gerstein Street for a report of a commercial alarm. The property was checked with no signs of forced entry.
Date/Time: 07/03/21 7:16 PM
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: Alarm-Commercial
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Albany Post Road for a report of a commercial alarm. The property was checked with no signs of forced entry.
Date/Time: 07/03/21 7:51 PM
Location: N Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Noise Complaint
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on N Riverside Avenue for a report of a noise and parking complaint. Caller indicated the noise would be coming from a party at a residence and it would be happening later. Patrol did not observe any violations and there was not any noise to be heard.
Date/Time: 07/03/21 8:18 PM
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: Public Assistance
Narrative: Patrol responded to a commercial establishment on Albany Post Road to assist a Croton resident who was trying to contact a family member who resides out of state. The party was eventually contacted. The caller's medical team in Croton was notified.
Date/Time: 07/03/21 8:42 PM
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Disabled Vehicle
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Route 9 North for a disabled vehicle. The operator had requested a tow company who towed the vehicle. Patrol assisted with getting the vehicle off the roadway.
Date/Time: 07/03/21 11:34 PM
Location: N Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Noise Complaint/Disorderly Group
Narrative: Patrols responded to an area on N Riverside Avenue for a report of a large group of teens who were loud. Patrols disbursed the group and warned & admonished the owner.
Date/Time: 07/04/21 11:01 AM
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Grand Street for a report of a parking complaint. The vehicle belonged to a contractor performing work in the vicinity. No summons was issued.
Date/Time: 07/04/21 3:02 PM
Location: Van Wyck Street
Call Type: Found Property
Narrative: An individual turned in property found on the street in the Village. The owner, a Croton resident, was contacted and retrieved the property.
Date/Time: 07/04/21 6:09 PM
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive
Call Type: Alarm-Commercial
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Half Moon Bay Drive for a report of a commercial burglar alarm. The property was checked with no signs of forced entry.
Date/Time: 07/04/21 8:32 PM
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: Public Assistance
Narrative: Patrols responded to a residence on Cleveland Drive to assist a Croton resident from getting up off the floor of his home. Party refused medical assistance.
Date/Time: 07/04/21 8:43 PM
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: Harassment
Narrative: Patrol were notified by a Croton resident that while riding their bicycle on Cleveland Drive in the vicinity of Thompson Avenue, a group of youths in a silver Volvo SUV shot a water gun at them. The youths continued on laughing and drove away. Caller was not hurt in the incident but wanted it on record.
Date/Time: 07/04/21 9:09 PM
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive
Call Type: Noise/Fireworks
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Half Moon Bay Drive for a report of fireworks being set off near the beach of the Hudson River. Patrols canvass the area with negative results.
Date/Time: 07/04/21 9:38 PM
Location: Scenic Drive West
Call Type: Shots Fired/Noise Complaint
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Scenic Drive West for a report of someone shooting a weapon. Patrols canvass the area with negative results.
Date/Time: 07/04/21 11:04 PM
Location: Quaker Bridge Road
Call Type: Fire Response/Hazard Condition
Narrative: Patrols and CFD responded to the area of Quaker Bridge Road for a report of a tree on fire from the electrical wires. CFD and CONED handled the scene.
Date/Time: 07/04/21 11:15 PM
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive
Call Type: Noise Complaint/Disorderly Group
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Half Moon Bay Drive for a report of a group of youths that were loud near the beach of the Hudson River. Patrols disbursed the group and warned and admonished.
Date/Time: 07/04/21 11:28 PM
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive
Call Type: Alarm-Residential
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Half Moon Bay Drive for a report of a residential burglar alarm. The property was checked with the owner on scene and no signs of forced entry.
Date/Time: 07/04/21 11:55 PM
Location: Truesdale Drive
Location: Truesdale Drive
Call Type: Noise/Fireworks
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Truesdale Drive for a report of fireworks being set off in the street. When the resident came outside the house the parties ran off. Patrols canvass the area with negative results.