Weekly Police Blotter: March 8 - March 14
Posted on: March 21, 2021 - 9:57pm
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: 03/08/21 2:09 p.m.
Location: Old Post Road South
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Croton EMS was dispatched to a commercial establishment on Old Post Road South for an Ossining resident needing medical assistance. Party was transported to the hospital.
Date/Time: 03/08/21 2:24 p.m.
Location: Old Post Road South
Call Type: Motor Vehicle Accident
Narrative: Patrol reported a vehicle accident after a Buchanan resident struck an unoccupied CPD police cruiser on Old Post Road South. No injuries; report to be filed.
Date/Time: 03/08/21 3:04 p.m.
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Criminal Mischief
Narrative: Patrol responded to a commercial establishment on South Riverside Avenue for a report of graffiti on items that were on the property by unknown person(s). Owner will follow up with PD regarding the incident.
Date/Time: 03/08/21 4:53 p.m.
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Larceny
Narrative: Patrol responded to a commercial establishment on South Riverside Avenue for a report of a larceny of perishable items valued at $165.42. Report to be filed; investigation is ongoing.
Date/Time: 03/08/21 10:46 p.m.
Location: Veterans Plaza
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Croton EMS and patrols were dispatched to a commercial establishment on Veterans Plaza for a Mount Vernon resident needing medical assistance. Party was transported to the hospital.
Date/Time: 03/09/21 4:02 a.m.
Location: Mount Airy Road
Call Type: Public Assistance
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Mount Airy Road for a Croton resident needing assistance after falling and not being able to get up. The individual was assisted and refused medical treatment.
Date/Time: 03/09/21 8:21 a.m.
Location: Georgia Lane
Call Type: Fraudulent Activities
Narrative: Patrol received a report from a Croton resident who reported someone filed unemployment benefits in their name in NY and KY. Caller cancelled the transaction with both of the Departments of Labor and has had no financial loss at this time.
Date/Time: 03/09/21 9:22 a.m.
Location: Newton Court
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Newton Court for a Croton resident needing medical assistance. Aided was transported to the hospital.
Date/Time: 03/09/21 12:33 p.m.
Location: Brook Street
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Brook Street for a parking violation. The owner was located and moved the vehicle from the roadway. No summons issued; owner warned & admonished.
Date/Time: 03/09/21 1:55 p.m.
Location: Gerstein Street
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on Gerstein Street for a Croton resident needing medical assistance. The party was transported to the hospital.
Date/Time: 03/09/21 3:20 p.m.
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Bicycle Accident
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Maple Street for a bicyclist down. A family member responded to assist and the individual refused medical treatment.
Date/Time: 03/09/21 3:36 p.m.
Location: Sunset Trail
Call Type: Alarm - Residential
Narrative: Patrol officers responded with the Croton Fire Department to the area of Sunset Trail for a residential fire alarm. Croton FD handled the scene.
Date/Time: 03/09/21 5:19 p.m.
Location: Croton Point Avenue
Call Type: Harassment
Narrative: Patrol responded to Croton Point Park after a person reported they had been walking in the park near the playground when an unknown male wearing a hat, who was over six feet from her, began to yell at her because she was wearing a mask. Caller stated the male had his arms in the air and was yelling several things one of which was, "don't you know anything about science." Patrol responded and canvassed the area with negative results.
Date/Time: 03/09/21 5:52 p.m.
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Patrols and Croton EMS responded to a commercial establishment on Maple Street for an Ossining resident needing medical assistance. Party was transported to the hospital.
Date/Time: 03/09/21 6:44 PM
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Vehicle & Traffic
Narrative: A 38-year-old Ossining resident was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operator and Suspended Registration. He also had an active Bench Warrant from the Village of Croton Court for VTL charge of Aggravated Unlicensed Operator. He was released on his own recognizance.
Date/Time: 03/09/21 6:44 p.m.
Location: Mount Green Road
Call Type: Domestic Incident
Narrative: Patrol responded to a residence on Mount Green Road for a domestic dispute between two parties. The parties were interviewed and a report will be filed.
Date/Time: 03/09/21 7:12 p.m.
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Disabled Vehicle
Narrative: Patrol responded to Route 9 North for a disabled vehicle. Patrol and the operator were unable to change the tire; a tow company responded to correct the condition.
Date/Time: 03/09/21 11:03 p.m.
Location: Harrison Street
Call Type: Dispute/Aided
Narrative: Patrol was notified from a Cortlandt Manor business that one of their drivers was at a location on Harrison Street with a female passenger who was intoxicated and refusing to get out of the vehicle. Patrols responded and were able to get the female out of the vehicle without incident. Patrol requested EMS for the female who was highly intoxicated and belligerent. The individual was transported to the hospital.
Date/Time: 03/10/21 4:11 a.m.
Location: Elmore Avenue
Call Type: Public Assistance
Narrative: Patrols responded to a residence on Elmore Avenue to assist an 89-year-old male Croton resident from getting up off the floor of his home. Croton EMS was notified and the aided refused medical treatment.
Date/Time: 03/10/21 8:29 a.m.
Location: Old Post Road South
Call Type: Animal Complaint
Narrative: Patrols responded to the area of Old Post Road South near Maple Street for a report of a possible sick racoon. An animal trapper was notified and responded to the location and successfully trapped the sick raccoon.
Date/Time: 03/10/21 1:40 p.m.
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Suspicious Person
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Grand Street after receiving a call regarding a vehicle driving around the upper Village with a male operator who was talking to teenagers and telling them jokes. Patrols canvassed the area and located the vehicle with the individual driving. He was interviewed and warned. A family member was notified.
Date/Time: 03/10/21 1:54 p.m.
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: Hazard Condition
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on Cleveland Drive for a wire down on the sidewalk. Patrol coiled the wire up and the utility company was notified.
Date/Time: 03/10/21 2:40 p.m.
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: Erratic Vehicle
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Cleveland Drive for a report of a person riding a motorcycle (dirt bike) in the roadway with no license plates. Patrol canvassed the area with negative results.
Date/Time: 03/10/21 3:07 p.m.
Location: Croton Point Avenue
Call Type: Bicycle Accident
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Croton Point Avenue for a bicyclist down. A family member was notified. The individual refused medical treatment.
Date/Time: 03/10/21 5:35 p.m.
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive
Call Type: Hazard Condition
Narrative: Patrols responded with the Croton Fire Department to the area of Half Moon Bay Drive for an outside odor of gas. Con Ed responded as well but the source could not be located.
Date/Time: 03/10/21 7:10 p.m.
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Erratic Vehicle
Narrative: Patrols responded to Route 9 North for a report of an erratic vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. Patrol canvassed the area with negative results.
Date/Time: 03/10/21 8:58 p.m.
Location: Elmore Avenue
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: 03/10/21 9:14 p.m.
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Vehicle & Traffic
Narrative: Patrol arrested a 54-year-old Manalapan, NJ, resident for NYS VTL charge of Aggravated Unlicensed Operator. He was released on his own recognizance.
Date/Time: 03/10/21 9:38 p.m.
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: 03/10/21 11:37 p.m.
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Disabled Vehicle
Narrative: Patrol responded to Route 9 North for a disabled vehicle (flat tire). Patrol requested a tow company because there was no spare tire.
Date/Time: 03/11/21 12:54 p.m.
Location: Wells Avenue
Call Type: Erratic Vehicle
Narrative: Patrols responded to the area of Wells Avenue for a report of an erratic vehicle(s) traveling at a high rate(s) of speed. Patrol canvassed the area with negative results.
Date/Time: 03/11/21 1:32 p.m.
Location: Park Avenue
Call Type: Hazard Condition
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on Park Avenue for a wire down in the roadway. Patrol coiled the wire up and the utility company was notified.
Date/Time: 03/11/21 1:40 p.m.
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Erratic Vehicle/Vehicle & Traffic
Narrative: Patrol stopped a vehicle on Route 9 South for a V&T violation. After the vehicle pulled over, it then fled the scene at a high rate of speed. Patrols along with other jurisdictions attempted to locate and stop the vehicle with negative results.
Date/Time: 03/11/21 4:50 p.m.
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Vehicle & Traffic
Narrative: Patrol arrested a 31-year-old Ossining resident for NYS VTL charge of Aggravated Unlicensed Operator. He was released on his own recognizance.
Date/Time: 03/11/21 5:17 p.m.
Location: Finney Farm Road
Call Type: Suspicious Person
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Finney Farm Road after receiving a call regarding a suspicious person walking up and down the street for an extended period of time. He was described as a male white, 6'1" thin, with whitish hair, wearing a white shirt, black pants, and a red bandana on his face. Patrols canvassed the area with negative results.
Date/Time: 03/11/21 6:40 p.m.
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Vehicle & Traffic
Narrative: Patrol arrested a 31-year-old Yonkers resident for NYS VTL charge of Suspended Registration. She was released on her own recognizance.
Date/Time: 03/11/21 7:21 p.m.
Location: Croton River
Call Type: Fire Response
Narrative: Patrols along with the Croton Fire Department responded to the Croton River banks for a report of a small fire on one of the islands in the river. The area was canvassed and Croton FD located an outdoor fire pit at a residence on the Ossining side of the river.
Date/Time: 03/11/21 8:29 p.m.
Location: Wolf Road
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Patrols and Croton EMS responded to the area of Wolf Road for a resident needing medical assistance. Party was transported to the hospital.
Date/Time: 03/11/21 10:04 p.m.
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Vehicle & Traffic
Narrative: Patrol arrested a 31-year-old Mohegan Lake resident for NYS VTL charges of Aggravated Unlicensed Operator in the 2nd Degree and VTL Suspended Registration. She was released on her own recognizance.
Date/Time: 03/11/21 11:08 p.m.
Location: Cedar Lane
Call Type: Hazard Condition
Narrative: Patrol and the Croton Fire Department responded to the area of Cedar Lane for an odor of natural gas. Croton FD handled the scene with Con Ed.
Date/Time: 03/11/21 10:25 p.m.
Location: Mount Airy Road
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Patrol and Croton EMS responded to a location on Mount Airy Road for a Croton resident needing medical assistance. The parent on scene refused medical treatment for the aided.
Date/Time: 03/12/21 4:22 a.m.
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Motor Vehicle Accident
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of South Riverside Avenue for a motor vehicle accident. A report to be filed; investigation is ongoing.
Date/Time: 03/12/21 5:58 a.m.
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Motor Vehicle Accident/Vehicle & Traffic
Narrative: Patrol responded to Route 9 South for a motor vehicle accident. Upon investigation, one of the operators, a 32-year-old Croton resident, was arrested on a NYS VTL charge of Aggravated Unlicensed Operator in the 3rd Degree. He was released on his own recognizance. Accident report to be filed.
Date/Time: 03/12/21 7:51 a.m.
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: Alarm - Commercial
Narrative: Patrols responded to a commercial burglar alarm on Albany Post Rd. Location was checked and no signs of entry on the ground level.
Date/Time: 03/12/21 8:29 a.m.
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Alarm - Residential
Narrative: Patrol and the Croton Fire Department responded to the area of Grand Street for a residential CO alarm. Croton EMS responded and the resident refused medical treatment. CFD found no source of the alarm.
Date/Time: 03/12/21 11:07 a.m.
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Disorderly Person/Larceny
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of South Riverside Avenue for a male who had attempted to steal perishable food from the location and was stopped by the store personnel. The male is now panhandling in front of the store. Party was advised and left the area without incident.
Date/Time: 03/12/21 11:39 a.m.
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Disorderly Person
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of South Riverside Avenue for a male panhandling. Party was advised and left the area without incident.
Date/Time: 03/12/21 12:27 p.m.
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Patrols and Croton EMS responded to a location on Cleveland Drive for a resident needing medical attention. Aided was transported to the hospital.
Date/Time: 03/12/21 2:19 p.m.
Location: Arrowcrest Drive
Call Type: Fraudulent Activities
Narrative: Patrol received a report from a Croton resident who reported someone filed unemployment benefits with their name and Social Security Number. Caller cancelled the transaction with the Department of Labor and has had no financial loss at this time.
Date/Time: 03/12/21 3:15 p.m.
Location: Gerstein Street
Call Type: Disorderly Persons
Narrative: Patrols responded to the Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School for a group of juveniles riding bicycles in an unauthorized location. Patrol advised the group who then compiled.
Date/Time: 03/12/21 3:05 p.m.
Location: Farrington Road
Call Type: Fraudulent Activities
Narrative: Patrol received a report from a Croton resident who reported someone filed unemployment benefits and attempted to open a bank account with their name and Social Security Number. Caller will cancel the transaction with the Department of Labor and has had no financial loss at this time.
Date/Time: 03/12/21 6:36 p.m.
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Vehicle & Traffic
Narrative: Patrol arrested a 27-year-old Bronx resident on a NYS VTL charge of Suspended Registration. He was released on his own recognizance.
Date/Time: 03/12/21 8:58 p.m.
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: Vehicle & Traffic
Narrative: Patrol arrested a 29-year-old East Hartford, CT, resident on a NYS VTL charge of Aggravated Unlicensed Operator in the 3rd Degree. She was released on her own recognizance.
Date/Time: 03/12/21 10:22 p.m.
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: Animal Complaint
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on Cleveland Drive for a Croton resident who reported a bird had collided with his vehicle and the bird is now lying in the roadway. Patrol responded and disposed of the deceased bird.
Date/Time: 03/13/21 8:10 a.m.
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: Fire Response
Narrative: Patrol and the Croton Fire Department responded to the area of Albany Post Road for a report of a brush fire. The area was canvassed and no fire was located.
Date/Time: 03/13/21 10:23 a.m.
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on Grand Street for a resident needing medical attention. Aided refused medical attention with EMS.
Date/Time: 03/13/21 10:28 a.m.
Location: Penfield Avenue
Call Type: Alarm - Residential
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Penfield Avenue for a report of a residential burglar alarm. Patrol spoke to the resident who had accidentally tripped the alarm.
Date/Time: 03/13/21 5:34 p.m.
Location: Palmer Avenue
Call Type: Hazard Condition
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Palmer Avenue after a resident on Farrington Road had reported rocks were falling from the property above his. Patrol located a group of juveniles who were building a clubhouse and were not aware of the rocks falling down the hill.
Date/Time: 03/13/21 6:02 p.m.
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Motor Vehicle Accident
Narrative: Patrol responded to Route 9 North for a one-car motor vehicle accident with a deer involved. Report to be filed; no injuries.
Date/Time: 03/13/21 9:36 p.m.
Location: Sunset Drive
Call Type: Disorderly Persons
Narrative: Patrol responded to Sunset Park for a report of loud disorderly youths. The location was canvassed with negative results.
Date/Time: 03/14/21 12:00 a.m.
Location: Route 129/Old Post Road South
Call Type: Erratic Vehicle
Narrative: Patrols responded to the area of Route 129 and Old Post Road South for a report of an erratic vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. Patrol canvassed the area with negative results.
Date/Time: 03/14/21 04:30 a.m.
Location: Sunset Trail
Call Type: Suspicious Person
Narrative: Patrols responded to an area on Sunset Trail for a report of a suspicious male who was attempting to enter parked vehicles. Patrols responded and canvassed the area with negative results.
Date/Time: 03/14/21 7:43 a.m.
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Motor Vehicle Accident
Narrative: Patrol responded to a location on Maple Street for a motor vehicle accident. Report to be filed; no injuries.
Date/Time: 03/14/21 11:25 a.m.
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Alarm - Commercial
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of South Riverside Avenue for a report of a commercial burglar alarm. Patrol found no signs of entry and the building appeared secure.
Date/Time: 03/14/21 11:55 a.m.
Location: Gerstein Street
Call Type: Alarm - Commercial
Narrative: Patrol responded to the Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School for a commercial burglar alarm. Patrols checked the building and found no signs of forced entry and it was secured.
Date/Time: 03/14/21 3:36 p.m.
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Hazard Condition
Narrative: Patrol responded to Route 9 North for a tree down across the roadway near Senasqua Road. Patrols reported a group of large trees had come down and were blocking the entire roadway. Traffic was diverted off the highway until the condition was corrected by the proper agency.
Date/Time: 03/14/21 5:36 p.m.
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Larceny
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of South Riverside Avenue for a party who had stolen items in the amount of $104.00 earlier in the day. The investigation is ongoing.
Date/Time: 03/14/21 6:11 p.m.
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Erratic Vehicle
Narrative: Patrol responded to Route 9 North for a report of a vehicle operating erratically with someone in the trunk. Patrols located the vehicle and did not find any person(s) in the trunk. No summons issued.
Date/Time: 03/14/21 7:45 p.m.
Location: Sunset Drive
Call Type: Medical Alarm
Narrative: Patrols responded to a location on Sunset Drive for a resident medical alarm. Croton EMS and patrols found the resident accidentally set off the alarm. No medical treatment needed.
Date/Time: 03/14/21 7:46 PM
Location: Brook Street
Call Type: Unsecure Building
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Brook Street after a resident reported an open door to a residence on Brook Street and there are kids in the doorway. Patrol found the homeowner was simply leaving the door open while he painted inside.
Date/Time: 03/14/21 8:11 p.m.
Location: Piney Point Avenue
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Patrols responded to a location on Piney Point Avenue for a Croton resident needing medical assistance. Aided was transported to the hospital.
Date/Time: 03/14/21 8:28 p.m.
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: Alarm - Commercial
Narrative: Patrols responded to a commercial burglar alarm on Albany Post Road. Location was checked and no signs of entry on the ground level.