Weekly Police Blotter: September 28 - October 4
Posted on: October 7, 2020 - 9:54am
Date/Time: 09/28/20 10:07 AM
Location: Route 9 North
Call Type: Erratic Vehicle
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Route 9 North for a report of an erratic vehicle traveling into Croton (possibly intoxicated). Vehicle was located and stopped on Route 9 North and the operator, a Croton resident, was not intoxicated. No summons issued
Date/Time: 09/28/20 12:02 PM
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: Suspicious Incident
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Albany Post Road for a report of a bone found on the ground. After investigation, it was determined to be non-human and will be disposed of.
Date/Time: 09/28/20 5:35 PM
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: Fraudulent Activity
Narrative: A Croton resident reported she had received a phone call from someone claiming to be from the Social Security Administration and they would close her bank accounts, she would lose her social security number and stop her benefits if she did not pay a fee. Caller did not have any financial loss and wanted the incident documented.
Date/Time: 09/28/20 11:35 PM
Location: Gerstein Street
Call Type: Alarm-General
Narrative: Patrol responded to a commercial burglar alarm at a location on Gerstein Street. Location was checked with no signs of forced entry.
Date/Time: 09/29/20 09:06 AM
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: Domestic Dispute
Narrative: Patrol responded to a residence on Albany Post Road for a domestic dispute between two brothers. The parties, both Croton residents, were interviewed and a report will be filed.
Date/Time: 09/29/20 09:25 AM
Location: Giglio Court
Call Type: Public Assistance (Welfare Check)
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Giglio Court to assist a Croton resident caller with her juvenile daughter with going to the dentist.
Date/Time: 09/29/20 11:25 AM
Location: S. Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Alarm-Fire
Narrative: Patrol responded with the Croton Fire Department to a commercial fire alarm in the area of S. Riverside Avenue. It was determined to be a faulty CO detector.
Date/Time: 09/29/20 11:32 AM
Location: Beekman Avenue
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Parking enforcement responded to the area of Beekman Avenue for a reported vehicle that has not moved in quite some time. Patrols to monitor the vehicle.
Date/Time: 09/29/20 12:43 PM
Location: Finney Farm Road
Call Type: Suspicious Incident
Narrative: A Croton resident caller reported she found an arrow on her property on Finney Farm Road, and wanted it documented. The area was canvassed with negative results for additional arrows or cameras.
Date/Time: 09/29/20 8:24 PM
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive
Call Type: Domestic Dispute
Narrative: Patrol units responded to the area of Half Moon Bay Drive for a domestic dispute between two parties (Croton residents). Individuals were interviewed and a report will be filed.
Date/Time: 09/29/20 11:55 PM
Location: King Street
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of King Street for a 82-year-old female Croton resident needing medical assistance. Croton EMS responded and transported her to Westchester Medical Center.
Date/Time: 09/30/20 4:00 AM
Location: Hixson Road
Call Type: Alarm-General
Narrative: Patrol responded to a residential burglar alarm on Hixson Road. Residence was checked and there were no signs of forced entry.
Date/Time: 09/30/20 4:10 AM
Location: Glen Place
Call Type: Alarm-Commercial
Narrative: Patrol responded to a commercial burglar alarm on Glen Place. Location was checked with no signs of forced entry.
Date/Time: 09/30/20 6:42 AM
Location: Nordica Drive
Call Type: Hazardous Condition
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Nordica Drive for a tree down blocking the roadway. Patrols taped off the area and notified DPW.
Date/Time: 09/30/20 6:52 AM
Location: Morningside Drive
Call Type: Hazardous Condition
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Morningside Drive for a tree down blocking the roadway. Patrols taped off the area and notified DPW.
Date/Time: 09/30/20 6:54 AM
Location: Truesdale Drive
Call Type: Hazardous Condition
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Truesdale Drive for a branch down on the resident's property that caused damage to a fence. The resident was advised to notify a contractor and the insurance company if desired.
Date/Time: 09/30/20 7:15 AM
Location: Cleveland Drive
Call Type: Hazardous Condition
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Cleveland Drive for a tree down blocking the roadway with power wires involved. Patrols taped off the area and notified Con Edison.
Date/Time: 09/30/20 7:40 AM
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Patrol and parking enforcement responded to the area of Grand Street for a Croton resident caller reporting that vehicles were parked in front of the fire hydrant on Grand Street and the no parking zone at the corner of Church St. No violations observed.
Date/Time: 09/30/20 7:56 AM
Location: Truesdale Drive
Call Type: Hazardous Condition
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Truesdale Drive for a wire down from a tree branch that is blocking the crosswalk in the area. The cable wire was tied up off the ground.
Date/Time: 09/30/20 8:05 AM
Location: Sunset Trail
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Sunset Trail for a 8-year-old female Croton resident needing medical assistance. Croton EMS responded and transported her to Westchester Medical Center.
Date/Time: 09/30/20 2:43 PM
Location: Mt. Airy Road
Call Type: Loose Dog
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Mt. Airy Road for a loose pitbull in a wooded area on Mt. Airy Road. The black lab located on the road belonging to a Croton resident was reunited with its owner.
Date/Time: 09/30/20 3:51 PM
Location: Old Post Road North
Call Type: Property Damaged
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Old Post Road North for a report of an unknown vehicle colliding with the speed limit sign and leaving the location. The vehicle was not located and DPW was notified.
Date/Time: 09/30/20 3:41 PM
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Vehicle Lockout
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Maple Street to assist a Balston, N.Y., resident who locked themselves out of their vehicle. Entry was gained without incident.
Date/Time: 09/30/20 4:56 PM
Location: S. Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of S. Riverside Avenue for a 72-year-old male Ossining resident needing medical assistance. Croton EMS responded and transported him to Phelps Hospital.
Date/Time: 09/30/20 7:28 PM
Location: Nordica Drive
Call Type: Landlord-Tenant Dispute
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Nordica Drive for a landlord-tenant dispute regarding the rental deposit. Parties temporarily settled the matter and were advised it was a civil matter.
Date/Time: 10/01/20 11:27 AM
Location: Hunter Place
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Hunter Place on a report of a contractor truck blocking the fire hydrant. Patrol officer located the operator who moved the vehicle.
Date/Time: 10/01/20 4:03 PM
Location: Sunset Drive
Call Type: Parking Complaint
Narrative: Partrols and parking enforcement responded to the area of Sunset Drive for a parking complaint after a Croton resident called regarding a vehicle that has not moved in quite some time. Patrols to monitor the vehicle.
Date/Time: 10/01/20 8:00 PM
Location: Eklof Court
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Eklof Court for a 62-year-old female Croton resident needing medical assistance. Croton EMS responded and aided was not transported to the hospital.
Date/Time: 10/02/20 12:11 PM
Location: Beekman Avenue
Call Type: Suspicious Incident
Narrative: Patrol units responded to the area of Beekman Avenue after a Croton resident reported that he observed on his Ring doorbell camera an individual come up to his door, knock, and try the door to see if it was open. Caller does not know who the person is. The individual was located and interviewed. It was determined the individual went to the wrong address to see someone else. It was confirmed at the correct address the individual was known to that residence.
Date/Time: 10/02/20 12:12 PM
Location: Albany Post Road
Call Type: Suspicious Incident
Narrative: Patrol units responded to the area of Albany Post Road after a Croton resident called regarding a barefoot male wandering around at her doorstep. The male was located, interviewed and identified himself. Further investigation revealed the male was an endangered missing person reported by NYSP Cortlandt. NYSP was notified as was the individual's mother. He was transported to Phelps Hospital by the State Police.
Date/Time: 10/02/20 2:30 PM
Location: Elliott Way
Call Type: Suspicious Incident
Narrative: A Croton resident caller reported a past incident that happened while she was walking on the path along Elliott Way. She stated that she was confronted by a man who said something to her about a Facebook post she wrote. He told her that if she keeps writing posts like that something bad is going to happen. Caller does not know who the person is or how the person knows her. Caller described the male as white, tall, thin, driving an older white van and walking a small white dog.
Date/Time: 10/02/20 3:16 PM
Location: Lexington Drive
Call Type: Domestic Dispute
Narrative: Patrol units responded to the area of Lexington Drive for a domestic dispute between two parties (Croton residents). Individuals were interviewed and a report will be filed.
Date/Time: 10/02/20 3:56 PM
Location: S. Riverside Avenue
Call Type: Alarm-Commercial
Narrative: Patrol responded to a commercial panic alarm on S. Riverside Avenue. It was determined to be a contractor on scene who set it off accidentally.
Date/Time: 10/02/20 4:21 PM
Location: Half Moon Bay Drive
Call Type: Fraudulent Activity
Narrative: A Croton resident caller reported she had been contacted by her bank after they denied a check that had been attempted to be cashed online with her name on it. A report was completed.
Date/Time: 10/02/20 5:22 PM
Location: Maple Street
Call Type: Hazard Condition
Narrative: A Croton resident caller reported observing a group of juveniles attempting to get onto the roof of a commercial building on Maple Street. Patrol units responded and located the individuals. A report to be filed and a notification made to parents.
Date/Time: 10/02/20 10:44 PM
Location: Van Wyck St
Call Type: Found Property
Narrative: Unknown party turned in property found on the street to the police department. Owner was notified and later responded to retrieve the property.
Date/Time: 10/03/20 3:49 PM
Location: Grand Street
Call Type: Animal Complaint
Narrative: Croton resident called to report a sick raccoon on their porch. Patrol unit responded to the residence on Grand Street and was not able to locate the animal.
Date/Time: 10/03/20 5:42 PM
Location: Veterans Plaza
Call Type: Medical Aided
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Veterans Plaza for a 32-year-old male Yonkers resident needing medical assistance. Croton EMS responded and aided was not transported to the hospital.
Date/Time: 10/03/20 7:25 PM
Location: Riverview Trail
Call Type: Tenant Dispute
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Riverview Trail for a dispute between tenants regarding the parking spaces. Parties settled the matter and the landlord was advised.
Date/Time: 10/03/20 7:28 PM
Location: Arrowcrest Drive
Call Type: Vehicle Lockout
Narrative: Patrol responded to the area of Arrowcrest Drive to assist a New Jersey resident who locked themselves out of their vehicle. Entry was gained without incident.