Town of Niagara police blotter for July 22
by jmaloni
Thu, Jul 22nd 2010 03:00 pm
The following is a
sampling of the calls the Town of Niagara Police responded to between July 5
and 11. During that week 132 incidents were investigated.
Monday, July 5
- A resident of the 6700
block of Elsa Place reported damage to her house. She reported a neighbor had a
large party with teenagers. She went outside and noticed a hole in her front
window, possible damage from a BB gun. No suspects have been identified.
- Patrol responded to the
airbase where two suspicious parties had been taking pictures. A male and
female were questioned and checked into base rooms, but the female acted as a
sponsor for the male, which she was not. They were escorted to airbase security
to speak with an investigator.
- A resident on the 2900
block of Lockport Road reported a burglary. The homeowner stated his narcotics
and money were stolen from his unlocked vehicle. Patrol checked with negative
results.
- Patrol responded to a call
from Cayuga Village that a neighbor had not been properly taking care of a dog.
Patrol did not find food or water, but did call the homeowner who said a couple
was staying at the home and taking proper care of the dog. Food and water was
brought out to the dog.
Tuesday, July 6
- Patrol issued eight
tickets to drivers on Tuscarora Road at Effie Drive. Each driver failed to come
to a complete stop.
- Three drivers were issued
tickets on the 7800 block of Porter Road. All drivers were exceeding the state
speed limit.
Wednesday, July 7
- Police responded to a
burglary at a gas station on the 7100 block of Lockport Road. A male was taken
into custody and has a set court date.
- Patrol observed two males
sleeping in the grass of a town park on Lockport Road. The men stated they were
visiting a friend and needed a place to sleep. They were asked to find another
place to sleep and departed from the park.
- A domestic incident was
reported on the 8500 block of Porter Road. A male stated his father slapped him
across the face. The father admitted he did so because his son threatened to
hit him with a lamp. A warrant is being issued for the father's arrest.
Thursday, July 8
- Patrol responded to a
larceny at a jewelry business on the 2400 block of Military Road. Employees
stated the suspect asked to use the restroom and stole $4,000 in jewelry from
the repair area of the establishment. The suspect has not yet been caught.
- A local bank reported a
suspicious male nearby. Patrol responded and checked the area with negative
results.
- Patrol responded to a
larceny at a business on the 2500 block of Military Road. A man stated his
vehicle was broken into and his miniature Schnauzer was stolen. A suspect has
not been identified.
Friday, July 9
- A resident of the 8000
block of Packard Road reported a burglary from his girlfriend's garage. Patrol
responded and found a forced entry. The victim stated more than $7,000 was
stolen, including his dirt bike, four tires, and rims.
- A resident of the 1000
block of Sunnydale Drive phoned patrol of a custody problem. He stated his
ex-wife refused to drop off their daughter for a scheduled visitation. She did
return with the child after police spoke with her.
- Patrol responded to a call
of a suspicious male on Anthony Drive. The male was said to have been looking
into vehicles and residences. The area was checked with negative results.
Saturday, July 10
- Patrol responded to a
burglary from a vehicle on the 1900 block of Military Road in the Fashion
Outlets. A woman reported over $4,000 missing including her laptop, external
hard drive, camcorder, digital camera, and wallet. The driver's side door had
identifiable damage. A report was filed.
- Two men also reported their
vehicles were broken into. Over $5,000 was stolen from both victims including
jewelry, credit cards, clothing, and technology devices. Police responded and
found the locking mechanism had been pried open. Reports have been filed for
the two men.
- A resident of Cayuga
Village called patrol to take him away because he was highly intoxicated.
Police informed him he might leave if he was able to walk on foot. The man
departed on foot.
- Patrol responded to a
complaint of a large bonfire on Duluth Street. The homeowner was advised to extinguish
the fire and he complied.
Sunday, July 11
- Patrol responded to a
restaurant on the 2400 block of Military Road. The manager on duty reported the
lock to the front door was jammed. Glue was observed on the lock and the
business was advised to contact a locksmith for further assistance.
- Police responded to a
larceny from an eatery on the 2400 block of Military Road. Two men were
reported to have stolen a slippery when wet sign. The men were identified and
no further prosecution will be taken.
- A resident of the 1200
block of Saunders Settlement Road reported a burglary in progress. Patrol
assisted the police department and caught the suspect who fled the scene on
bike. He stated he did not understand why people were chasing him, but later
retracted his statement and admitted the alleged crime.