Weekly Police Blotter: October 10, 2023 to October 27, 2023
Posted on: November 13, 2023 - 3:24pm
Date/Time: 10/10/2023 12:38am
Location: Croton Point Avenue
Call Type: Disorderly Person
Narrative: Caller stated there was a male on the premise who may be intoxicated and was refusing to leave the store. Patrol dispatched along with EMS. The male was transported to Phelps hospital.
Date/Time: 10/10/2023 1:07am
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller states there is a male sleeping in the Wells Fargo vestibule. Patrol dispatched and provided a courtesy transport to the homeless shelter in Peekskill.
Date/Time: 10/10/2023 4:09am
Location: Van Wyck Street
Call Type: Suspicious Vehicle
Narrative: Patrol reported a vehicle with the lift gate open. Patrol confirmed that the vehicle was being used by a resident at the home.
Date/Time: 10/10/2023 4:29pm
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Suspicious Person
Narrative: Caller reported a male attempting to steal a bicycle out of their neighbor’s backyard. Patrol dispatched and located the male. The homeowner did not wish to pursue charges.
Date/Time:10/11/2023 2:08pm
Location: North Ledge Loop
Call Type: Vehicle Lockout
Narrative: Caller requested assistance with a vehicle lockout at the above location. Patrol dispatched and gained entry.
Date/Time: 10/11/2023 4:21pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Disorderly Person
Narrative: Caller reported that a male was acting erratically and going up to cars in the street. Patrols dispatched. Officer reports providing the male with a courtesy transport to homeless shelter in Peekskill.
Date/Time: 10/11/2023 4:48pm
Location: ShopRite
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller reported that there was a half-naked male in the parking lot of the Shop Rite plaza. Patrol dispatched. Patrol located a clothed male behind the stores. The male stated that he did not need any help and was moving along shortly.
Date/Time: 10/11/2023 8:59pm
Location: Elmore Avenue
Call Type: Suspicious Incident
Narrative: Caller reported two young females were out in front of her house talking. Patrol dispatched and reported that the females left the area prior to arrival.
Date/Time: 10/12/2023 6:15am
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Suspicious Person
Narrative: Caller stated that there was a person sleeping at location. No further description given by the caller. Patrols dispatched and checked the area. Patrol reported locating a male and advised him to leave the area, to which he complied. The male refused to give Patrol his information.
Date/Time: 10/12/2023 11:40am
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Larceny
Narrative: Caller reported a male shoplifting inside CVS. Patrol responded and reported that the male did not make it out of the store with any of the items. Party was advised and released.
Date/Time: 10/12/2023 2:39pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Suspicious Person
Narrative: Caller reported observing a male walking around the area that seemed disoriented. Patrol dispatched and spoke with the male, who refused any assistance.
Date/Time: 10/12/2023 4:14pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Suspicious Person
Narrative: Caller reported observing a male pacing back and forth. Patrol dispatched and confirmed it was the same male from the last call who refused to speak with them.
Date/Time: 10/12/2023 5:38pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Suspicious Person
Narrative: Caller reported observing a male walking around the area asking people for money. Patrol dispatched and advised the male not to solicit.
Date/Time: 10/12/2023 8:30pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Suspicious Person
Narrative: Caller reported an individual in the parking lot harassing people for money and making people uncomfortable. Patrol dispatched. Mobile crisis team also contacted. Patrol reported that the individual was offered shelters and other places to go but refused. Patrol also bought a slice of pizza for the individual, who took one bite and tossed it into the trash. He was advised to stop asking people for money.
Date/Time: 10/13/2023 1:15pm
Location: Benedict Blvd
Call Type: Motor Vehicle Accident
Narrative: Caller reported being rear ended at the above location. Patrol dispatched and reported taking all information for a report.
Date/Time: 10/13/2023 3:22pm
Location: North Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Lost dog
Narrative: Caller reported that someone had brought a lost dog into the animal hospital. The dog was transported to a local kennel. The owner called later and was provided with the kennel's information.
Date/Time: 10/13/2023 7:45pm
Location: North Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Disabled Vehicle
Narrative: Caller stated that her vehicle was disabled at the above location. Patrol dispatched and were able to assist her in moving the vehicle off the roadway until AAA could respond.
Date/Time: 10/14/2023 2:01am
Location: Route 129
Call Type: Assist Other Agency
Narrative: State Police reported that they were engaged in a vehicle pursuit on Route 9 South. Croton Patrol reported that they had located the pursuit and were following the vehicle, a white pickup truck. State Police later reported they had terminated the pursuit, Croton units were advised to terminate the pursuit as well. Patrol reports that the vehicle fled east on Route 129.
Date/Time: 10/14/2023 10:09am
Location: Lexington Drive
Call Type: Alarm
Narrative: Caller reported hearing an audible fire alarm behind her residence. Patrol dispatched and located the source of the noise, which was old fire alarms left in the trash. CFD was advised not to respond.
Date/Time: 10/14/2023 8:36pm
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Property Damage Auto Accident
Narrative: Caller reported that he heard a vehicle hit the dummy light. Caller did not see the vehicle, but stated that there was a loud bang. Patrol responded to the area and collected a piece of a vehicle that was left behind. Detectives checked video footage from nearby businesses and eventually were able to locate the suspect vehicle. Photos of the vehicle were taken and information was placed into the report for insurance purposes.
Date/Time: 10/14/2023 10:33pm
Location: Young Avenue
Call Type: Noise
Narrative: Caller reported loud music and yelling from the above location. Patrol dispatched and advised the residents to lower the music.
Date/Time: 10/15/2023 12:09am
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Auto Accident
Narrative: Caller reported a two-car accident at the above location. Patrol dispatched and took all information for a report.
Date/Time: 10/15/2023 5:08pm
Location: Black Rock Park
Call Type: Village Ordinance
Narrative: Caller reported that there were people in the dog park, which closes at 4pm. Patrol dispatched and advised the parties in the park.
Date/Time: 10/16/2023 10:10am
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Warrant Arrest
Narrative: Patrol reports stopping a vehicle at the above location for VTL violations. The operator of the vehicle had two active warrants. The operator was taken into custody until Ossining PD could respond.
Date/Time: 10/16/2023 11:56am
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: VTL Arrest
Narrative: Patrol reported stopping a vehicle for VTL violations. The operator held a suspended driver’s license and was arrested for aggravated unlicensed operation and operating a vehicle without insurance. Operator was processed and released roadside.
Date/Time: 10/16/2023 2:18pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: VTL Arrest
Narrative: Patrol reported stopping a vehicle for VTL violations. The operator held a suspended driver’s license and was arrested for aggravated unlicensed operation. Operator was processed and released roadside.
Date/Time: 10/17/2023 4:08am
Location: Oneida Avenue
Call Type: Larceny
Narrative: Caller reported hearing grinding and observed two people wearing dark hoodies around a vehicle. The individuals got into a white SUV and continued onto Riverside Avenue. Patrol dispatched and confirmed that a catalytic converter was stolen. Investigation pending.
Date/Time: 10/17/2023 7:45am
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: Suspicious Person
Narrative: Caller reported a male with his pants down exposing himself at the above location. Patrol dispatched and located the male. EMS was dispatched and the male was taken to Phelps hospital.
Date/Time: 10/17/2023 2:04pm
Location: Brook Street
Call Type: Dispute / Arrest
Narrative: Caller reported her neighbor was threatening her with a brick. Patrol responded to the area. Patrols further investigation led to both parties being arrested on scene. One party was arrested for Criminal Mischief, and the other for Menacing. Both parties were processed, brought in front of a judge, and released.
Date/Time: 10/18/2023 4:56am
Location: Mt Airy Road
Call Type: Alarm
Narrative: Alarm company reported a medical alarm at the above location. Patrol dispatched and was able to gain entry to the residence and provide medical assistance along with EMS.
Date/Time: 10/18/2023 4:30pm
Location: Observatory Drive
Call Type: Alarm
Narrative: Caller reported activated residential fire alarm at location and Croton Fire Department dispatched. Patrols dispatched. Patrols report speaking with homeowner and confirmed that the alarm was set off by fire place and all is ok. CFD responded and checked residence.
Date/Time: 10/18/2023 9:15pm
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Noise
Narrative: Caller stated that there were two youths going up and down the road on dirt bikes. Patrol dispatched. Patrol canvassed area with negative results.
Date/Time: 10/19/2023 7:49am
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller reported that a woman in pajamas was standing in front her home. Patrol dispatched and located the female. Female was given a courtesy transport to her home.
Date/Time: 10/19/2023 9:47am
Location: Police HQ
Call Type: Suspicious Incident
Narrative: Caller states over 80,000 people died of COVID in New York. He stated that he used to live in Croton and that everyone there should go to jail. Incident placed on record.
Date/Time: 10/19/2023 12:51pm
Location: Bari Manor
Call Type: Noise
Narrative: Caller reported 3-4 teen girls hanging out making a lot of noise. Patrol dispatched and reported that they were gone on arrival.
Date/Time: 10/19/2023 7:35pm
Location: Van Cortland Manor
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller reported an SOS call from a vehicle at the Jack O'Lantern Blaze. Patrol dispatched and located the vehicle along with its owner and report it was accidental.
Date/Time: 10/20/2023 1:36am
Location: Van Cortland Manor
Call Type: Property Damage
Narrative: Security guard at Van Cortlandt Manor reports that the white picket fence gate on the southbound entrance lane is damaged. It appears a vehicle struck it. The guard reports that he canvassed the area and did not locate anyone or any vehicles. Patrol dispatched and will file a report.
Date/Time: 10/20/2023 4:40am
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Animal Complaint
Narrative: Caller reported an injured deer in the roadway on South Riverside Avenue near the Sunoco station. Caller stated that the deer's back legs appear to be broken and it was possibly hit by a vehicle. No vehicles were on scene. Patrols dispatched. Patrols canvassed the area with negative results. The deer was not located.
Date/Time: 10/20/2023 5:32am
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Dispute
Narrative: Caller stated she is having an ongoing dispute with her upstairs neighbor in regards to her neighbor's dog urinating on the upstairs patio, which drips down onto her patio. Patrol dispatched. Patrol confirmed that there was urine on caller's patio. The caller requested the incident be documented on the blotter.
Date/Time: 10/20/2023 8:12pm
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: Utilities Problem
Narrative: Anonymous call from the tip line reporting a tree down on Albany Post Road North and Scenic Drive West. Patrol dispatched and reported a tree was on wires. Con Ed notified and responding. Patrol stood by until arrival. DPW was also notified to clear roadway debris.
Date/Time: 10/21/2023 12:53am
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Village Ordinance
Narrative: Patrol reported stopping a male with an open container of alcohol out on the street. Patrol issued the male a summons.
Date/Time: 10/21/2023 1:07pm
Location: Sunset Drive
Call Type: Erratic Driver
Narrative: Caller reported that there was a motorcyclist traveling at a high rate of speed up and down the street. Patrols dispatched. Patrols report the motorcyclist was gone on arrival.
Date/Time: 10/21/2023 8:19pm
Location: Old Post Road South
Call Type: Utilities Problem
Narrative: Caller reported water coming out the ground in front of the Black Cow. Patrol dispatched and confirmed water leak. The Water Department was notified and responded.
Date/Time: 10/22/2023 12:31am
Location: Route 9 South
Call Type: DWI Arrest
Narrative: Patrol stopped vehicle for VTL infraction. Placed operator under arrest for DWI. Defendant charged with DWI and endangering the welfare of a child. Defendant was arraigned, and issued a full stay away order of protection.
Date/Time: 10/22/2023 8:25am
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller stated that there was an individual sleeping at the Wells Fargo bank. Patrols dispatched. Patrols report the individual was moved along and refused any assistance.
Date/Time: 10/22/2023 1:59pm
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive
Call Type: Arrest
Narrative: Caller stated that a woman was blocking the exit at the above location. Patrol dispatched to the area and found that the woman was in violation of a court order and was arrested for Criminal Contempt.
Date/Time: 10/22/2023 6:15pm
Location: Silver Lake Park
Call Type: Criminal Mischief
Narrative: Park Ranger reported that a picnic table was thrown into the water at the above location. Patrol dispatched to take a report but confirmed that the picnic table was not from Silver Lake, and was possibly pushed downstream due to a storm.
Date/Time: 10/23/2023 5:01am
Location: Croton Point Avenue
Call Type: Suspicious Incident
Narrative: Caller stated someone had been banging on her neighbor’s door for 20 minutes. Patrol dispatched and reported speaking to a male who said that his girlfriend locked him out accidentally. Patrol confirmed that this was true and the male was later let inside.
Date/Time: 10/23/2023 5:44pm
Location: Elliott Way
Call Type: Criminal Mischief
Narrative: Caller reported that when she came back from Croton Landing Park, she noticed her vehicle had new damage to it, possibly from another vehicle. Patrol dispatched and will file a case report.
Date/Time: 10/23/2023 6:30pm
Location: Harrison Street
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Caller reported a commercial vehicle parked in violation. Patrol dispatched and issued four parking summons.
Date/Time: 10/23/2023 7:30pm
Location: Police HQ
Call Type: Fraudulent Activities
Narrative: Civilian in HQ reports she may have lost her credit card at the laundromat in Croton. She notified her bank and canceled her card. Paperwork complete and a case report will be filed.
Date/Time: 10/24/2023 2:06am
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: DWI Arrest
Narrative: Patrol reports stopping a vehicle for VTL violations. Upon further investigation the operator was placed under arrest for VTL 1192, processed, and released on his own recognizance.
Date/Time: 10/24/2023 10:07am
Location: Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Arrest Penal Law
Narrative: Detectives working alongside another agency arrested an individual for possessing privately manufactured firearms.
Date/Time: 10/25/2023 7:31am
Location: Old Post Road South
Call Type: Accident
Narrative: 911 caller reporting two car motor vehicle accident, no injuries. Patrol dispatched. Patrol to file report.
Date/Time: 10/25/2023 4:06pm
Location: Brook Street
Call Type: Public Assist
Narrative: 911 caller stated that she locked her keys in her vehicle. Patrol dispatched. Patrol reports entry gained.
Date/Time: 10/25/2023 6:17pm
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller stated there was an individual panhandling on the entrance and exit ramps from Route 9 and was wandering in and out of traffic. Patrol dispatched. Patrol reports they spoke with the individual who agreed to leave the area but refused to provide pedigree information.
Date/Time: 10/26/2023 4:34pm
Location: Melrose Avenue
Call Type: 911 Hang Up
Narrative: 911 hang up received from the above location. Patrol responded and confirmed that resident dialed in error.
Date/Time: 10/26/2023 4:53pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller reported a male sleeping on the stairs on South Riverside near Baked By Susan's. Patrols dispatched. The male then left the area.
Date/Time: 10/26/2023 6:08pm
Location: South Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative: Caller reported that there was a male approaching his customers in the parking lot and asking them for money. Caller said the man had moved to the Gulf station across the street. Patrol responded and reported speaking to the male at the Gulf station. The male was told not to bother customers at the DB Mart. The male left the area and walked to the BP Station on Croton Point Avenue. Patrols asked the male if he wanted a ride to the shelter, a ride on the train, or if he needed to go to the hospital. The male refused assistance.
Date/Time: 10/26/2023 9:04pm
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive
Call Type: Suspicious Incident
Narrative: Caller stated that her neighbor has a camera pointed directly at her balcony. Caller did not wish for the police to respond, only to put the incident on record.
Date/Time: 10/27/2023 11:20am
Location: Croton Point Park
Call Type: Suspicious Vehicle
Narrative: Caller reported that thirty minutes ago, while she was at the park, a vehicle parked close to her and made her feel uncomfortable. There was no interaction between either party. The caller wished to have the incident documented on the blotter.
Date/Time: 10/27/2023 6:24pm
Location: Sunset Drive
Call Type: Medical Aid
Narrative: Caller reports possibly having a stroke. Call transferred to 60 Control, Patrol dispatched, Croton EMS on scene report aided transported to Phelps Hospital.
Date/Time: 10/27/2023 9:48pm
Location: Train Station
Call Type: Assist Other Agency
Narrative: MTA PD requested assistance with an arrest at Track 3 until another unit arrives. Patrol dispatched report scene is secure and another MTA PD unit is on scene as well. Scene turned over to MTA PD.
Date/Time: 10/27/2023 10:13pm
Location: Silver Lake Park
Call Type: Village Ordinance
Narrative: While Patrol was making their daily checks of Silver Lake, they observed a large group of about 30 teenagers in Halloween costumes in the upper parking lot. Patrol advised them not to go down to the beach area and hang out or at Spencer Field. The teens agreed and left the area.
Date/Time: 10/27/2023 11:39pm
Location: Senasqua Park
Call Type: Disorderly Persons
Narrative: Caller reported teenagers in Senasqua Park making noise. Patrol dispatched and dispersed the group of teens.