Weekly Police Blotter: September 21 - 27

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Date/Time: 09/21/20  11:30 AM
Location:   Half Moon Bay Drive
Call Type:  Suspicious Phone Call
Narrative:  Caller reporting receiving a phone call from what displayed as the "UNITED STATES POST OFFICE." The caller identified himself as his grandson. After asking verifying questions about his grandson, the caller hung up the phone.  
 
Date/Time: 09/21/20 11:43 AM 
Location:   Van Wyck Street
Call Type:  Medical Aided
Narrative:  Patrols responded to the area of Van Wyck Street for a 35-year-old female Croton resident needing medical assistance. Croton EMS responded and transported her to Phelps Hospital. 
 
Date/Time: 09/21/20 1:45 PM
Location:   Grand Street
Call Type:  Motor Vehicle Accident 
Narrative:  Patrols responded to the area of Grand Street for a two-car motor vehicle accident.
 
Date/Time: 09/21/20 1:46 PM
Location:   Newton Court
Call Type:  Medical Aided/Domestic
Narrative:  Patrols responded to the area of Newton Court for a 16-year old-female Croton resident with a weapon having a dispute with a family member. Croton EMS responded and transported the female to Westchester Medical Center.
 
Date/Time: 09/21/20 5:49 PM
Location:   Municipal Place
Call Type:  Accident with bicyclist injured
Narrative:  Patrols responded to the area of Municipal Place for a motor vehicle accident with injuries involving a bicyclist. After investigation it was determined no vehicle was involved. The cyclist, a Croton resident, was transported by EMS to Westchester Medical Center.  
 
Date/Time: 09/21/20  6:34 PM
Location:   Sunset Drive
Call Type: Suspicious Vehicle
Narrative: Patrols responded to a suspicious vehicle that has been parked there for a few days in front of her residence with NJ registration. Patrols were able to locate the vehicle owner, a Croton resident, who states she is in the process of registering it with DMV.
 
Date/Time: 09/21/20  7:21 PM
Location:   Grand Street
Call Type:  Commercial Alarm
Narrative:  Caller reported an activated alarm at location. Water Dept. notified. It was determined to be a possible issue with the panel and they will check on condition.
 
Date/Time: 09/21/20  7:55 PM
Location:   Maple Street
Call Type:  Suspicious Package
Narrative:  Patrol advised by a passerby of a bag/luggage left unattended in front of a business on Maple St. Patrol responded and checked location, not locating the item(s).  
 
Date/Time: 09/21/20  11:18 PM
Location:   Grand Street
Call Type:  Suspicious Person
Narrative:  Business owner on Grand Street reported a few nights ago after closing time, she observed a male peering into the window from outside. When she confronted him, he indicated he was looking for some work but being evasive. During the encounter, when a vehicle passed by, he turned his back to the vehicle as if to conceal himself.
 
Date/Time: 09/21/20  11:20 PM 
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Car Stop
Narrative:  Patrol unit reported stopping a vehicle on Maple Street for a traffic violation (Failure to Signal). During the investigation, marijuana was confiscated. The operator, an Ossining resident, was issued a summons.  
 
Date/Time:  09/22/20  4:26 AM
Location: Harrison Street
Call Type: Suspicious Incident 
Narrative:  Patrols responded to a residence on Harrison Street after a caller reported that someone was just tugging on the front door of his residence. Area was checked with negative findings.  
 
Date/Time:  09/22/20  06:14 AM
Location: Municipal Place
Call Type:  Medical Aided/Welfare Check
Narrative:  Patrols responded to the area of Municipal Place to check on a female who walked into a business and did not respond when spoken to. The 53-year-old female Ossining resident was transported to Phelps Hospital by Croton EMS.  
 
Date/Time:  09/22/20  8:03 AM
Location:   Nordica Drive
Call Type:  Wires Down
Narrative:  Patrols responded with Croton FD and turned the scene over to the proper agency.  
 
Date/Time: 09/22/20  10:26 AM
Location:  Municipal Place
Call Type: Found Property
Narrative: Patrol reported that someone found a laptop and turned it into the police for safekeeping. The owner, a Sleepy Hollow resident, was located and picked up the property. 
 
Date/Time: 09/22/20  10:30 AM
Location:   Elliott Way
Call Type:  Found Property/Welfare Check
Narrative:  Patrol reported that a woman found a pair of shoes under a bush at Croton Landing and is worried something may have happened to the person who owns the shoes. Patrol checked the area and did not locate the shoes or anyone in distress.
 
Date/Time: 09/22/20  1:00 PM
Location:   Van Wyck Street
Call Type:  Damaged Property
Narrative:  Patrol responded to a residence on Van Wyck Street for a tenant damaging the door locks because they did not have their key. Landlord and tenant will be handling the condition. 
 
Date/Time:  09/22/20  4:54 PM
Location:  Old Post Road S.
Call Type: Suspicious Person
Narrative:  Patrols responded to the area of Old Post Road South for an older white man in a black T-shirt, blue jeans and long gray hair talking to children. The individual was asking where the park was so that he could play his guitar. The male, a Corning, Ohio, resident, was interviewed and stated he was passing out pamphlets and preaching religion to passerbys.
 
Date/Time: 09/22/20  5:15 PM
Location:   N. Riverside Avenue
Call Type:  Welfare Check
Narrative:  Patrols responded to the area of N. Riverside Avenue for a female walking barefoot and seemingly disoriented. Patrols located a family member who responded to the scene to pick up his mother-in-law, a Croton resident who has dementia.
 
Date/Time: 09/22/20  7:05 PM
Location:   N. Riverside Avenue
Call Type:  Parking Complaint
Narrative:  Caller reported an unoccupied red Buick protruding out over the white line onto N. Riverside Avenue, causing a traffic condition. Patrol responded and canvassed the area to locate the operator, who moved the vehicle.
 
Date/Time: 09/22/20  7:06 PM
Location:   Albany Post Road
Call Type:  Medical Aided
Narrative:  Patrols responded to the area of Albany Post Road for a report of an individual with very low blood pressure. Croton EMS transported aided to Phelps Hospital.
 
Date/Time:  09/22/20  8:29 PM
Location: Arrowcrest Drive
Call Type:  Motor Vehicle Accident
Narrative:  Patrol responded to the area of Arrowcrest Drive for a two-car motor vehicle accident where one unknown vehicle left the scene.    
   
Date/Time: 09/22/20  9:56 PM
Location: Finney Farm Road
Call Type: Suspicious Incident
Narrative: Patrols responded to a residence on Finney Farm Road who reported an occupied vehicle parked in their driveway. Someone exited and put something on their front stoop. Patrol located the vehicle and found the operator, a Croton resident, was delivering a package to the residence.
 
Date/Time: 09/23/20 12:36 AM
Location:  N. Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Suspicious Person
Narrative:  Patrols responded to a location on N. Riverside Ave for a report of a suspicious person in their driveway. It was found to be a repossession company repossessing their vehicle.
 
Date/Time:  09/23/20 8:08 AM
Location:   S. Riverside Avenue
Call Type:  Commercial Alarm
Narrative:  Patrol unit responded to a business on S. Riverside Avenue for a commercial alarm. Alarm company cancelled the response prior to patrol arrival.  
 
Date/Time: 09/23/20  8:46 AM
Location:   Old Post Road N.
Call Type:  Motor Vehicle Accident (Property Damage)
Narrative:  Patrol responded to a residence on Old Post Road N. for a delivery truck that struck a house causing damage.  
 
Date/Time: 09/23/20  4:04 PM
Location:   Grand Street
Call Type:  Erratic Vehicle
Narrative:  Patrol responded to the area of Grand Street for a report of an erratic vehicle traveling eastbound into Croton (speeding, passing other vehicles). Vehicle was not located.
 
Date/Time: 09/23/20  5:08 PM
Location:   Elliott Way 
Call Type:  Medical Aided
Narrative:  Patrol responded to the area of Elliott Way for a 61-year-old woman who fell at the entrance to Croton Landing. Croton EMS responded and the woman, an Ossining resident, refused medical assistance.
 
Date/Time: 09/23/20  5:48 PM
Location:    Arrowcrest Drive
Call Type:  Hazardous Condition
Narrative:  Patrol unit responded to the area of Arrowcrest Drive for a large sewer/storm drain that was missing its cover/grate. Cones were put around the area and DPW was notified.
 
Date/Time: 09/23/20 8:20 PM
Location:  Memorial Drive-NYSP Cortlandt
Call Type: Arrest
Narrative:  Detective/Patrols conducted an investigation where multiple unlocked vehicles had been entered and items removed. A 33-year-old Ossining resident was charged with Petit Larceny and released on his own recognizance.  
 
Date/Time: 09/23/20 9:00 PM
Location: High Street
Call Type:  Open Burn/Smoke Condition
Narrative:  Patrol responded to the area of High Street after a resident reported an open burn in a backyard and a strong odor. Patrols discovered a resident was cooking food with a smoker.  
 
Date/Time: 09/23/20  10:22 PM
Location:  Sunset Trail
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: Patrols responded to a residence on Sunset Trail for a male having some type of medical emergency. It was discovered the resident was in New York City and not in need of assistance. Croton EMS was on scene and cancelled.
 
Date/Time: 09/23/20  10:34 PM
Location: S. Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Welfare Check
Narrative:  Patrols responded to a location on S. Riverside Ave. for a female caller who sounded like she was running and stated someone is going to kill her and "leave me alone". Area was checked extensively with negative results. 
 
Date/Time:  09/23/20  11:32 PM
Location: Elmore Avenue
Call Type: Lift Assist
Narrative:  Patrols responded to a residence on Elmore Avenue to assist an 81-year-old male Croton resident in getting up off the floor of his home.
 
Date/Time:  09/24/20  9:10 AM 
Location:    Grand Street
Call Type:  Suspicious Vehicle
Narrative:  Patrol responded to the area of Grand Street for a pickup truck driving around the Village with a "Trump" flag as well as an American flag. Caller stated she did not know if the registration on the vehicle was street legal as it appeared to be a paper plate. Vehicle was not located.  
 
Date/Time: 09/24/20 9:20 AM
Location: Morningside Drive
Call Type: Fire Response
Narrative:  Patrol responded to a residence on Morningside Drive after a caller reported a smoke condition in the area. Croton FD and Patrol found the source on Truesdale Drive - a resident burning leaves outside in a fire pit. Resident was advised by Patrol along with CFD that it is against code to do so.  
 
Date/Time: 09/24/20  5:09 PM
Location:   Wells Ave
Call Type:  Medical Aided
Narrative:  Patrol responded to the area of Wells Avenue for an unknown medical condition. Croton EMS transported the aided, a Croton resident, to the hospital.
 
Date/Time: 09/24/20  5:31 PM
Location:   N. Riverside Avenue
Call Type:  Motor Vehicle Accident
Narrative:  Patrol responded to the area of N. Riverside Avenue for a report of a two-car motor vehicle accident.    
 
Date/Time:  09/24/20 6:20 PM
Location:   Cleveland Drive & Old Post Road S.
Call Type:  Larceny/Trespass
Narrative:  A number of Croton residents reported larceny of political signs posted on their property from different streets throughout the Village.
 
Date/Time: 09/25/20  3:48 AM
Location:    Croton Point Avenue
Call Type:   Noise Complaint
Narrative:   Patrols responded to a park on Croton Point Avenue for a noise complaint and had the person, a Manhattan resident, quiet down.  
 
Date/Time:  09/25/20 5:53 PM
Location:    N. Riverside Avenue
Call type:   Commercial Alarm
Narrative:  Patrols responded to a business on N. Riverside Avenue for a commercial alarm. Alarm was accidently tripped by an employee.  
 
Date/Time: 09/25/20 8:51 PM
Location:   Grand Street 
Call Type:  Erratic Vehicle/Noise
Narrative:  Patrol responded to the area of Grand Street for a Croton resident reporting multiple different vehicles with loud exhausts and revving their engines while driving in the upper village. Patrol canvassed the area with negative results.  
 
Date/Time: 09/25/20  9:56 PM
Location:   Half Moon Bay Drive
Call Type:  Hazardous Condition
Narrative:  Patrols responded to the area of Half Moon Bay Drive for a group of youths hanging out by the rear gate of the Half Moon Bay complex with some lying in the roadway. Patrols responded and spoke to the group who were waiting for a ride.
 
Date/Time:  09/25/20 10:18 PM 
Location:    Albany Post Road
Call Type:  Car Stop
Narrative:  Patrol reported stopping a vehicle on Maple Street for a traffic violation (Speeding). During the investigation marijuana was confiscated. A summons was issued to the operator, a Cortlandt Manor resident.  
 
Date/Time: 09/26/20 3:16 AM
Location:   Lark Lane
Call Type:  Noise
Narrative:  Patrol responded to a residence on Lark Lane for a person yelling or singing out her window loudly. Patrol unit heard the female screaming vulgarities inside of the residence with the windows open. Female was advised to keep her voice down or close the window.
 
Date/Time:  09/26/20 9:17 AM
Location:   Grand Street
Call Type:  Disabled Vehicle
Narrative:  Patrol responded to a location on Grand Street for a truck broken down. Tow truck was notified by the truck operator, a CT resident. Patrol assisted with traffic. 
 
Date/Time: 09/26/20  9:25 AM
Location:   Georgia Lane
Call Type:  Fire Response
Narrative:  Patrol responded to a residence on Georgia Lane for an activated fire alarm. Croton FD checked location and all was ok.  
 
Date/Time: 09/26/20  11:36 AM
Location:   Palmer Avenue
Call Type:  Motor Vehicle Accident
Narrative:  Patrol responded to the area of Palmer Avenue for a report of a two-car motor vehicle accident.  
    
Date/Time:  09/26/20  4:52 PM
Location:  Farrington Road
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: Patrol responded to a residence on Farrington Road for a male possibly having a stroke. Croton EMS transported the aided, a Croton resident, to the hospital.
 
Date/Time:  09/27/20  1:51 AM
Location:   Municipal Place 
Call Type:  Noise Complaint/Car Alarm
Narrative:  Patrol responded to a business on Municipal Place for a car alarm continually sounding. Patrol closed one of the doors which had not been completely secured. The vehicle did not appear to have any forced entry.  
 
Date/Time:  09/27/20  9:55AM
Location:   Radnor Avenue
Call Type:  Parking Complaint
Narrative:  Patrol responded to the area of Radnor Avenue for two parked vehicles that are blocking the sidewalk. Patrol spoke with vehicle owners who moved vehicles from impeding the sidewalk.
 
Date/Time: 09/27/20  12:05 PM
Location:   Glen Place
Call Type:  Commercial Alarm
Narrative:  Patrol responded to a commercial burglar alarm on Glen Place. Location was checked with no signs of forced entry.   
 
Date/Time: 09/27/20  1:59 PM
Location:   Grand Street
Call Type:  Noise Complaint
Narrative:  Patrol responded to a Grand Street business for a loud music complaint. Patrol reported noise level was not in violation. 
 
Date/Time: 09/27/20  3:20 PM
Location:   Grand Street
Call Type:  Parking Complaint
Narrative:  Patrol responded to the area of Grand Street for a vehicle parked in violation. Patrol reported issuing one summons.
 
Date/Time: 09/27/20  4:22 PM
Location:   Penfield Avenue
Call Type:  911 Hang Up
Narrative:  Patrol responded to a residence on Penfield Avenue for a party who dialed 911. Patrol confirmed the homeowner dialed accidentally. 
 
Date/Time: 09/27/20  6:00 PM
Location:   Grand Street
Call Type:  Fire Response
Narrative:  Patrols responded to a residence on Grand Street for a house fire. Patrols reported black smoke and flames billowing out of the residence. Patrols extinguished visible fire using fire extinguishers and a water hose. Croton FD arrived and took control of scene.
 
Date/Time: 09/27/20  7:02 PM
Location:   Hastings Avenue
Call Type:  Domestic Dispute
Narrative:  Patrols responded to a residence on Hastings Avenue for a domestic dispute with a party throwing rocks at the caller's window. Patrols interviewed all parties and warned the other party, an Armonk resident, to leave the area. Report was filed.  
 
Date/Time: 09/27/20  8:55 PM
Location:   Batten Road
Call Type:  Noise/Fireworks
Narrative:  Patrols responded to the area of Batten Road after multiple callers reported fireworks in the area. Patrols reported locating a large box of used fireworks on Batten Road. Nobody was located in the area.