Weekly Police Blotter: November 16 - November 22

Date/Time: 11/16/20  8:01 AM
Location: Glen Place
Call Type: Criminal Mischief (property damage)
Narrative: Patrol responded to the Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School on Glen Place for a report of damaged window screens, at an estimated cost of $400. Patrol conducted preliminary investigation and will file a report.
 
Date/Time: 11/16/20  8:30 AM
Location: Amber Drive
Call Type: Fraudulent Activities
Narrative: Patrol notified by a Amber Drive resident who reported her personal bank account had been compromised and approximately $1000 had been stolen. The bank was notified and the resident did not complete any case paperwork at this time.
 
Date/Time: 11/16/20  9:45 AM
Location: Croton Point Avenue
Call Type: 911 Hang Up 
Narrative: Patrols responded to the area of Croton Point Avenue for a 911 hang up. Patrol interviewed the owner who had accidentally dialed through the fax line.  
 
Date/Time: 11/16/20  1:05 PM
Location: Truesdale Drive
Call Type: Fraudulent Activities 
Narrative: A Croton resident caller reported he had received a phone call with a recording that indicated there was a problem with his social security card. Caller did not have any financial loss but wanted the incident documented.
 
Date/Time: 11/16/20  2:53 PM
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of South Riverside Avenue for a 58-year-old Bronx resident needing medical assistance. Croton EMS transported the individual to the hospital.  
 
Date/Time: 11/16/20  4:10 PM
Location: Mount Airy Road
Call Type: Medical Alarm/Welfare Check
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Mount Airy Road for a report of a medical alarm activation. Patrol and EMS were on scene and found the Croton resident had set the alarm off accidentally.  
 
Date/Time: 11/16/20  7:37 PM
Location: Maple Street 
Call Type: Domestic Incident  
Narrative: Patrol responded to a residence on Maple Street for a domestic dispute between two family members. The parties (Croton residents) were interviewed and a report will be filed.
 
Date/Time: 11/17/20  2:20 AM
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive
Call Type: Noise Complaint
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Half Moon Bay Drive for a resident who called regarding a noise complaint that she believed to be coming from the residence next door. Patrol did not hear any sounds but the refrigerator.
 
Date/Time: 11/17/20  8:35 AM
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive
Call Type: Suspicious Incident
Narrative: A California resident caller reported he was notified of the cable company responding to a deceased family member's residence on Half Moon Bay Drive which he did not request and thought it was suspicious. When the utility company did arrive on scene, it was determined they were there to retrieve property inside the residence for lack of payment. The property was returned.
 
Date/Time: 11/17/20  10:00 AM
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: 911 Hang Up
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Albany Post Road for a 911 hang up. Patrol interviewed the Croton resident who reported to have dialed accidentally.  
 
Date/Time: 11/17/20  12:35 PM
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Fraudulent Activities
Narrative: A Croton resident caller reported she had received a phone call from a male claiming to be from the Better Business Bureau and he was investigating out of state bank accounts with the caller's name. Caller did not have any financial loss but wanted the incident documented.
 
Date/Time: 11/17/20  6:13 PM
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive 
Call Type: Noise Complaint
Narrative: Patrol responded to a residence on Half Moon Bay Drive after a caller reported that, even though her upstairs neighbor has moved, he has returned to the upstairs apartment and turned on a buzzing device. Patrol reported not hearing any buzzing noises from inside the caller's apartment during the close to 40 minutes on scene. Caller was advised there is no further action from the PD at this time.
 
Date/Time: 11/17/20 8:23 PM
Location: Lounsbury Road
Call Type: Fraudulent Activities
Narrative: A Lounsbury Road resident reported he was notified by a bank representative regarding a delinquent loan payment. While on the phone he discovered an unknown person(s) did take out a loan in his name. He then went to Experian and discovered a loan in the amount of $21,000 in his name. At this time the caller has not had any financial loss. Report to be filed.
 
Date/Time: 11/18/20  3:27 AM
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Alarm - Commercial
Narrative: Patrol responded to an area on Maple Street for a commercial burglar alarm. Patrol checked the location and found employees on scene with no evidence of forced entry at the location.    
 
Date/Time: 11/18/20  9:01 AM
Location: Van Wyck Street
Call Type: Warrant Arrest
Narrative: Patrol took a 32-year-old Cutchogue, New York, resident, into custody on an active Bench Warrant from the Village of Croton Court. The warrant was issued for a VTL charge of Aggravated Unlicensed Operator.
 
Date/Time: 11/18/20  12:20 PM
Location: Young Avenue
Call Type: Alarm - Residential
Narrative: Patrol responded to a residence on Young Avenue for a residential burglar alarm. Patrols checked the residence and found the alarm was accidentally set off by the resident.  
 
Date/Time: 11/18/20  1:34 PM
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Disorderly Group/Trespass 
Narrative: Patrol responded to Dobbs Park for a report of juveniles playing on a closed Village field. Patrols corrected the condition and a report to be filed.
 
Date/Time: 11/18/20  2:11 PM
Location: Veterans Plaza
Call Type: Fire Response
Narrative: Patrol and Croton FD responded to the Croton-Harmon Train Station for a smoke condition. After investigation it was determined the source was a problematic HVAC unit on the roof of the building.
 
Date/Time: 11/18/20  4:15 PM
Location: Nordica Drive
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Patrol notified by a Croton resident caller on Nordica Drive who reported not feeling well. Resident refused medical attention and would call back if necessary.     
 
Date/Time: 11/18/20  6:40 PM
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: Fraudulent Activities 
Narrative: Patrol notified by a Cleveland Drive resident who reported receiving an email from Amazon that he owes approximately $3,000 and he can pay the amount with gift cards. Caller did not have any financial loss but wanted the incident documented.
 
Date/Time: 11/19/20  12:01 AM
Location: Route 9 
Call Type: Assist Other Agency
Narrative: Patrol was advised by the New York State Police to canvas the area for a suicidal subject who was traveling in a vehicle - possibly on Route 9. Area checked with negative results.
 
Date/Time: 11/19/20  8:40 AM
Location: Route 9 North 
Call Type: Hazardous Condition
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Route 9 North after being notified by Ossining PD that they had received a call about a large construction type vehicle that was uncovered and dropping rocks/debris onto the roadway. Patrol checked the area and reported no obstruction/debris in the roadway and no vehicle located.
 
Date/Time: 11/19/20  11:02 AM
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: Disabled Vehicle
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Cleveland Drive on a disabled vehicle in the roadway. Vehicle had run out of gas and the situation will be corrected.   
 
Date/Time: 11/19/20  12:20 PM
Location: Route 9 North 
Call Type: Disabled Vehicle 
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Route 9 North for a dsiabled vehicle. The operator, a Massachusetts resident, was assisted by patrol in changing their flat tire after no tow responded.   
 
Date/Time: 11/19/20  11:35 AM
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: Domestic Incident 
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Albany Post Road for a domestic incident between two adult parties. A report to be filed.     
 
Date/Time: 11/19/20  11:45 AM
Location: Bari Manor 
Call Type: Parking Complaint/Past Dispute 
Narrative: Patrol was notified of a past parking complaint with a dispute at Bari Manor Complex. A Croton resident called reporting that a vehicle was blocking her from getting out of the assigned parking space and when the owner of the vehicle came out after an extended time period he was rude with his comments.
 
Date/Time: 11/19/20  2:38 PM
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Hazardous Condition
Narrative: Patrol responded to a commercial business on South Riverside Avenue for a report of a gas spill. Patrol and Croton FD responded and the scene was turned over to the FD.
 
Date/Time: 11/19/20  4:08 PM
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: 911 Hang Up 
Narrative: Patrols responded to a residence on Albany Post Road where someone dialed 911 and hung up. Patrol reported the person had accidentally dialed.  
 
Date/Time: 11/19/20  4:13 PM
Location: North Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Unsecure Building 
Narrative: Partrols responded to an abandoned property on North Riverside Avenue after a Croton resident reported the front door had been open to the residence. Patrols checked the residence and did not find any person(s) inside at that time, but believed that someone had been inside the residence recently. 
 
Date/Time: 11/19/20  6:12 PM
Location: Hamilton Avenue
Call Type: Fire Response 
Narrative: Patrol units and Croton FD responded to the area of Hamilton Avenue after a resident called to report that smoke was coming from a bag of leaves in front of a residence. Patrol extinguished the small fire with Croton FD.
 
Date/Time: 11/19/20  6:24 PM
Location: Farrington Road
Call Type: Neighbor Dispute
Narrative: Patrol units responded to the area of Farrington Road after a Croton resident called to report their neighbor had begun to yell and kick a pile of leaves that she just made. Patrol mediated the situation.   
 
Date/Time: 11/19/20  6:45 PM
Location: Oriole Lane
Call Type: Domestic Incident
Narrative: Patrol responded to a residence on Oriole Lane after a Croton resident caller reported a domestic incident. Patrol responded and a report will be filed.  
 
Date/Time: 11/19/20  6:50 PM
Location: Batten Road
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Patrol units responded to a residence on Batten Road for a 87-year-old with altered mental status. Aided was transported to the hospital by EMS.   
 
Date/Time: 11/20/20 3:06 AM
Location: Robin Lane
Call Type: Noise Complaint
Narrative: Patrol responded to a residence on Robin Lane for a caller who reported hearing a power tool being used on her residence. Patrol canvassed the area with negative results.    
 
Date/Time: 11/20/20  8:14 AM
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Parking Complaint 
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Grand and Church Street after a Croton resident caller reported parking violations. Area was canvassed with negative results.    
 
Date/Time: 11/20/20  11:00 AM
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Aided 
Narrative: Patrols responded to a commercial business on South Riverside Avenue for a 63-year-old Fishkill resident who is incoherent. Aided was transported to the hospital by EMS.   
 
Date/Time: 11/20/20  11:33 AM
Location: Police Headquarters (Van Wyck Street)
Call Type: Arrest 
Narrative: Patrol reported placing a 53-year-old Peekskill resident under arrest at police headquarters for Aggravated Harassment in the 2nd Degree. She was released on her own recognizance.  
 
Date/Time: 11/20/20  3:28 PM
Location: Van Cortlandt Place
Call Type: Disorderly Group
Narrative: Patrol responded to a residence on Van Cortlandt Place after a Croton resident called to report juveniles skateboarding in her driveway. Patrol unit corrected the condition and a report will be filed.   
 
Date/Time: 11/20/20  5:24 PM
Location: Old Post Road North 
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Old Post Road North for a 82-year-old female resident needing medical assistance. Croton EMS responded and aided was transported to the  hospital.
 
Date/Time: 11/20/20  5:50 PM
Location: Michaels Lane 
Call Type: Hazardous Condition
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Michaels Lane for a resident who called reporting a wire down in the street. Patrol removed the low voltage wire from the roadway.  
 
Date/Time: 11/20/20  6:24 PM
Location: Route 9 North 
Call Type: Arrest 
Narrative: Patrol reported placing a 49-year old Ossining resident under arrest for Aggravated Unlicensed Operator in the 3rd Degree, Suspended Registration and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree. He was released on his own recognizance.
 
Date/Time: 11/20/20 7:38 PM    
Location: Village Streets 
Call Type: Village Ordinance 
Narrative: Unknown caller reported multiple political signs on the front lawns of multiple houses in the village. Caller states that the political signs are a threat to our democracy and that they should be removed immediately citing Village Ordinance Code 230.44(2)(k)(c). Village Code Enforcement was notified.  
 
Date/Time: 11/20/20 9:35 PM
Location: Young Avenue
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Patrol responded to a Young Avenue residence for a male with chest pains and difficulty breathing. Croton EMS transported the aided to the hospital.
 
Date/Time:  11/21/20 12:01 AM
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Domestic Dispute
Narrative: Patrols responded to a Grand Street residence for a mother and daughter domestic dispute. Report to be filed.  
 
Date/Time: 11/21/20 11:00 AM
Location: Brook Street
Call Type: Domestic Dispute
Narrative: Patrols responded to a residence on Brook Street for a mother and son domestic dispute. Report to be filed.
 
Date/Time:  11/21/20 11:47 AM 
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Animal Complaint
Narrative: Patrol was notified by an employee of a commercial business on South Riverside Avenue of a possible animal abuse/neglect case. Caller stated that an unknown female dropped off a dog to them and said she found the dog on the street. Caller further stated that the dog appears to be a victim of abuse and neglect and wants the incident on file with the Police Dept. Caller further stated that she will contact the SPCA for follow up and investigation.
 
Date/Time:  11/21/20 2:25 PM
Location: King Street 
Call Type: Aided
Narrative: Patrols responded to a King Street residence for a 77-year-old male needing medical assistance. Croton EMS transported the aided to the hospital.
 
Date/Time:  11/21/20 3:52 PM
Location: Grand Street 
Call Type: Motor Vehicle Accident
Narrative: Patrols responded to an area on Grand Street for a report of a car vs. bicycle accident with injuries. The injured cyclist was taken to the hospital by Croton EMS and a report will be filed.   
 
Date/Time:  11/21/20  10:28 PM
Location: Alexander Lane
Call Type: Suspicious Incident/Noise
Narrative: Patrol responded to a residence on Alexander Lane after a caller reported she heard a noise in her backyard. Patrol canvassed the area and located deer walking in the backyard which may have been the cause of the noise.
 
Date/Time:  11/22/20 3:58 AM
Location: Van Wyck Street
Call Type: Alarm - Commercial
Narrative: Patrols responded to a commercial alarm at the Municipal Building on Van Wyck Street. Property was checked and no signs of intrusion.  
 
Date/Time:  11/22/20  10:29 AM
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Motor Vehicle Accident 
Narrative: Patrols responded to a commercial parking lot on South Riverside Avenue for a report of a two-car motor vehicle accident.
 
Date/Time:  11/22/20 4:40 PM
Location: Batten Road
Call Type: Alarm - Fire
Narrative: Patrols responded to a residence on Batten Road for a fire alarm. Croton FD handled the scene and determined it to be a false alarm.  
 
Date/Time:  11/22/20 11:36 PM
Location: Dailey Drive
Calle Type: Animal Complaint
Narrative: A Croton resident called to report hearing coyotes howling in the area of Grand Street. Patrol responded and canvassed the area with negative results.