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Erie County Sheriff's Office Report for Aug. 23, 2013

by jmaloni
Thu, Aug 29th 2013 04:20 pm

The Erie County Sheriff's Office responded to 142 calls from Aug. 10 to 16. Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island.

Deputies responded to 10 burglary false alarm calls and two fire alarms during the dates of this report.

Saturday, Aug. 10

•Waterford Park, larceny - A complainant stated that he observed a female subject inside of his neighbor's car, possibly stealing items from it during the late hours of the night. The female subject left prior to the arrival of patrol. Deputies located the female subject nearby, who was identified by the complainant. The female subject consented to a search of her residence and the investigation by Erie County Sheriff's Office deputies resulted in the arrest of a 42-year-old woman from Grand Island for criminal mischief in the third degree (a class E felony), three counts of criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth-degree (a class E felony), two counts of grand larceny in the fourth degree (a class E felony), possession of burglar tools (a class A misdemeanor), criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree (a class A misdemeanor), petit larceny (a class A misdemeanor) and unlawful possession of personal identification information in the third degree (a class A misdemeanor). The woman was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Grand Island Court. Further charges are pending.

•West Park Road, criminal mischief - A complainant stated that, sometime during recent months, someone damaged the siding to his residence by shooting a BB gun. Deputies determined the damage to be caused by a neighbor of the complainant. The complainant declined to pursue any charges.

•I-190, fight - A complainant stated that three individuals were fighting on the Long Road overpass of the I-190. Deputies checked the area and determined the complaint to be unfounded.

•Love Road, traffic control device - Deputies located a traffic signal with a burnt out light bulb. The Niagara International Transportation Technology Coalition was notified.

•Driftwood Drive, loud music - A complainant stated that loud music was coming from a nearby residence. Deputies checked the area and determined the complaint to be unfounded.

Sunday, Aug. 11

•Beaver Island State Park, suspicious incident - A complainant stated that several persons had started a bonfire on the beach during the late hours of the night. Deputies located the subjects and advised them.

•Queens Drive, suspicious incident - A complainant stated that, sometime during the night, someone placed traffic cones on top of several vehicles in the area. No damage was reported.

•Grand Island Boulevard, welfare check - Deputies responded to a report of a 911 hang-up call from a local business. Deputies checked the area and were unable to locate anyone in need of police assistance.

•Whitehaven Road, property-damage-only accident - Deputies responded to a report of a two-car motor vehicle accident. No injuries were reported.

•Fix Road, criminal mischief - A complainant stated that, sometime in recent days, someone damaged his vehicle in an attempt to gain entry. No entry was made and nothing was reported stolen. An investigation into the matter is ongoing.

Monday, Aug. 12

•West River Road, suspicious incident - A complainant stated that a boat in the river was going back and forth acting suspiciously. Deputies checked but were unable to locate the boat.

•Huth Road, wire down - A complainant stated a wire was hanging low near Sandy Beach Road.

•Stony Point Road, larceny - A complainant stated that, sometime in recent days, someone stole a purse from her unlocked vehicle. An investigation into the matter is ongoing.

•West River Road, shots fired - A complainant stated that several gunshots were coming from the wooded area behind her residence. Deputies located an individual who was target shooting on his own property.

Tuesday, Aug. 13

•Baseline Road, larceny - A complainant stated that, sometime in recent days, someone stole a camera from her unlocked vehicle. An investigation into the matter is ongoing.

•Wallace Drive, animal loose - A complainant stated a dog was running loose in the neighborhood. The dog control officer was notified.

•Baseline Road, reckless operation - A complainant stated that a vehicle was swerving in and out of traffic. Deputies located the vehicle at the registered owner's address and advised the driver.

•Stony Point Road, suspicious vehicle - A complainant stated that a suspicious vehicle was parked on the street and looked out of place. Deputies located the vehicle, which had become disabled.

Wednesday, Aug. 14

•Grand Island Boulevard, suspicious person - A complainant stated that a male subject was defecating near the wood line behind a local business. Deputies checked the area but were unable to locate the male.

•Whitehaven Road, motorist broke down - Deputies assisted a motorist whose vehicle had become disabled.

•Wallace Drive, animal loose - A complainant stated a dog was running loose in the neighborhood. The dog control officer was notified.

•Center Court North, property-damage-only accident - Deputies responded to a report of a two-car motor vehicle accident. No injuries were reported.

Thursday, Aug. 15

•Harvey Road, suspicious vehicle - A complainant stated that a suspicious vehicle was parked on the street in front of his residence. Deputies located the vehicle and advised the driver, who stated he was waiting for his landscaping company to arrive so they could complete a job in the area.

•Marilyn Drive, larceny - A complainant stated that, sometime in the past week, someone stole a purse from her unlocked vehicle. An investigation into the matter is ongoing.

•Whitehaven Road, hit-and-run accident - A complainant stated that, at an unknown time, an unknown vehicle struck his car while it was parked. No injuries were reported.

•Love Road, accident injury - Deputies responded to a report of a three-car motor vehicle accident. Numerous persons were treated on-scene for seemingly not life-threatening injuries.

•Whitehaven Road, property found - A complainant stated that he found a wallet while at a gas station and wished to turn it over to patrol. Deputies attempted to contact the owner of the wallet.

•South Lane, suspicious vehicle - A complainant stated that a suspicious vehicle was driving around the neighborhood and taking pictures of a residence. Deputies spoke to the driver, who stated he worked for an appraisal company.

•Whitehaven Road, suspicious person - A complainant stated that two youths were lying on the side of the roadway. Deputies checked the area and determined the complaint to be unfounded.

•Foxcroft Street, suspicious incident - A complainant stated that a door was open to a neighboring residence. The complainant didn't think anyone was home. No damage was observed and the residence was secured.

Friday, Aug. 16

•Grand Island Boulevard, property-damage-only accident - Deputies responded to a report of a two-car motor vehicle accident. No injuries were reported.

•Carter Drive, welfare check - Deputies responded to a report of a 911 hang-up call. Deputies spoke to occupants and determined the call to be a misdial.

•Grand Island Boulevard, reckless operation- A complainant stated that a vehicle was speeding down the street. Deputies checked but were unable to locate the vehicle.

•Warner Drive, welfare check - Deputies responded to a report of a 911 hang-up call. Deputies spoke to occupants and determined the call to be a misdial.

•Baseline Road, property-damage-only accident - Deputies responded to a report of a two-car motor vehicle accident. No injuries were reported.

•Windham Lane, youth activity - A complainant stated that four youths were walking down the street and appeared to be damaging gardens in the area. Deputies checked but were unable to locate the youths. No damage was reported.

•Love Road, suspicious incident - A complainant stated that two youths were looking into cars during the late hours of the night. The youths ran off prior to the arrival of patrol.

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