November 1-15, 2000
Assault
11/09, 560 Main St., Anonymous person reported a dispute at
listed location. PSD responded, victim stated that perp punched
her in the lip and banged her head against the wall. Victim
refused medical attention, 911 was notified, a report was filed
and a search for perp was conducted with negative results.
Trespass
11/1, hall, 531 Main St., Arrest, Officers responded to scene,
non-resident male had entered building after having been refused
entry. Perp was located on 12th floor hall, refused to leave,
was placed under arrest, escorted to PSD, issued summons and
released.
11/07, 560 Main St., PSD officers on patrol observed three
individuals known to be residents of 4 River Road, talking and
possibly smoking illegal substance. When the PSD officers
attempted to apprehend perps, they fled the scene. A search was
conducted with negative results and a NYPD report was filed.
Criminal mischief
11/1, laundry, 536 Main, RIHM employee in-house, said unknown
person had removed coin slot from washer #4. Officer responded,
confirmed situation, but perp was unable to reach coins. Officer
searched area with negative results.
11/1, 694 Main St., U.S. Post Office Mgr. informed officer
that underage youth asked to have a US$20 bill changed, when he
was refused because currency was badly defaced, he became
disorderly. Upon leaving premises he kicked door with foot and
hit it with knapsack, shattering same. Youth was escorted to PSD
Youth Officer's office, where he was issued a Juvenile Report,
released to grandfather.
11/07, 543 Main St., Chapel personnel reported broken window
at location. PSD officer covered window with cardboard and filed
a maintenance report. Search conducted with negative
results.
11/11, Under 36th Ave. Bridge, Off Island, Male resident in-
house, said his vehicle had been broken into. He reported it to
114 Pct.
11/14, 560 Main St., Officer saw underage youth breaking light
fixtures with stick, brought him to PSD, where grandfather was
informed. RIHM Mgr. was informed of the incident, and will
advise PSD how much property damage is. Youth was issued
Juvenile Report, referred to Youth Officer.
Disorderly conduct
11/08, Main St., Arrest, PSD Sgt. reports a driver conducting
an illegal U-turn on Main St., the driver was signaled to stop,
but refused to do so. PSD followed vehicle until driver stopped.
At this time driver of vehicle behaving in an irate manner,
flaring his arms and threatening a back-up officer. Perp was
taken to the PSD office and issued two "C" summonses.
Harassment
11/03, 4 River Road, Victim stated that when attempting to
leave apartment during a dispute, male pushed him to the ground.
Witness stated that both males were arguing but with no physical
contact.
11/4, 575 Main St., Victim stated unknown male calls her on
her cellular phone and speaks obscenities to her, causing her to
be afraid. NYPD contacted, report filed.
11/07, front of 200 Main, Reporter entered PSD and stated than
an unknown male in a vehicle did yell obscenities while behaving
in a pervasive manner. Victim stated she reported incident two
hours later due to fear. Search conducted with negative
results.
11/12, 605 Main St., Male resident informed officer that male
resident was harassing him making gestures and by putting hand in
his coat pretending to have a weapon, which he says is on-going
and that there are previous reports at PSD. NYPD responded,
victim said he'd seek order of protection. Search for perp. was
not fruitful.
Fire
11/1, 510 Main St., Officer entered elevator #1 at scene,
smelled smoke. He investigated further, located small trash fire
in basement in front of elevator shaft, extinguished it.
11/2, AVAC, 510 Main St., Officer responded to scene,
sprinkler system had been activated because of trash fire, which
extinguished same, however, caused flood in 10, 7, 4, 1 floor
hallways and several apartments, as well as youth center. Fire
Marshall notified to ascertain if investigation is warranted.
Fire Inspector stated fire was not suspicious. Subsequently AVAC
locked. Water in apartments mopped up, power turned back on.
Youth Center director stated they would clean up the next
day.
11/04, hall, 540 Main, Rubbish, Reporter stated that unknown
perp was starting a fire by her apartment. Upon arrival PSD
officers did observe circulars in front of apartment with corners
burnt, but already extinguished. Search for perp was
negative.
Disorderly youths
11/07, 544 Main St., Complainant called PSD to report several
youths misbehaving inside his store. PSD officers arrived on the
scene and removed the youths. Report forwarded to the youth
officer.
Dispute
11/06, 546 Main St., PSD responded to listed location for
unknown person banging on door, upon PSD's arrival, no one was at
the door. While leaving the scene, male stated to them that he
was knocking on the door due to a monetary issue with the tenant.
Tenant was not home at the time.
11/08, 645 Main St., Officer observed two youths engaged in a
verbal dispute at listed location. PSD officers responded,
corrected condition and notified School Safety Officer who took
custody of listed youths.
11/13, 546 Main St., Senior Citizens Director in-house, said 2
resident males were engaged in verbal dispute. PSD officers
responded, males were escorted out of Senior Center.
11/14, 555 Main St., Domestic. Female phoned PSD, said she'd
had verbal dispute with male and called NYPD. Officers escorted
her to apartment, where she packed personal property and was
escorted from premises. NYPD responded, prepared domestic
incident report. No charges pressed by either party.
EDP (Emotionally Disturbed)
11/11, 36th Ave. Bridge, Off Island, Female resident informed
officer that while she and underage daughter were crossing
bridge, male John Doe had grabbed her daughter's buttocks. Perp
was apprehended on Island, where he acted in a hostile manner,
was escorted to PSD. NYPD, EMS responded, he was taken to
hospital. PSD officer accompanied NYPD.
Found property
11/04, 900 Main St., Reporter stated she found a camera at
listed location. Camera secured at PSD.
11/06, 552 Main St., Anonymous male returned a wallet he found
on top of mailbox at listed location, containing 10 credit cards.
Several minutes later the owner of wallet retrieved wallet,
stated everything was there with the exception of $60.00.
11/06, 549/555 Main, Anonymous female dropped off wallet she
found at location. PSD contacted owner, wallet was returned.
Owner stated $35.00 was missing.
11/11, 546 Main St., Anonymous female in-house, surrendered
beige tote she'd found on bench. It contained misc. items.
Officer left message on owner's answering machine, she returned
call and stated she would retrieve her property.
11/12, laundry, 556 Main, Male resident in-house, surrendered
to officer wallet with US$1.00, misc. change and other items but
no identification. Wallet secured at PSD.
11/12, 516 Main St., Officer found red bicycle with cage in C
stairwell, ground floor. Brought it to PSD, where it was
secured.
Hazardous condition
11/13, 580 Main St., Officer noticed a large puddle of water
in lobby. RIHM service employee was notified, mopped it up.
Jumper
11/07, 59th Street Bridge, Off-Island, Officer observed
unknown male jump off the 59th street bridge, PSD members kept
track of individual who was floating north-bound until NYPD
aviation pulled him out of water.
Investigation
11/04, 580 Main St., PSD responded to a complaint of loud
music, tenants complied by lowering it.
11/05, laundry, 536 Main St., PSD officer observed machine #4
damaged, missing coin slot with gray tape covering opening. RIHM
notified, search was conducted with negative results.
11/10, front of RIOC, 591 Main, Hazardous Condition, RIOC
administrative officer contacted PSD, relating to potted plant
that fell from above window ledge. RIHM General Mgr., super
contacted, latter identified possible sources. RIHM to notify
tenants in writing, requesting that all plants be removed from
terraces immediately.
11/11, 546 Main St., Officer responded with NYPD to call of
burglary at apartment. Victim stated nothing was missing and
door knob had fallen off. RIHM notified.
11/11, 510 Main St., Woman in-house, said unknown male passed
her on street; she entered bldg. and elevator, when it arrived at
4th floor and she exited, male exited stairwell A. NYPD was
refused.
11/14, 59th St. Bridge, Off Island, Officer saw 2 NYPD
helicopters hovering and flying low over East River's west
channel. NYPD informed central their search for jumper was
unfruitful. PSD's search yielded negative results.
11/14, 531 Main St., Male non-resident in-house requested
escort to bldg. lobby, where female resident gave male
miscellaneous items which he'd left in her apartment when he'd
moved, as well as his security deposit (US$200 to $250.) Sgt.
referred parties to civil court if they had any further
transactions to conduct.
Loud music
11/13, 576 Main St., Officer responded to tenant's complaint
of loud music, the other tenant said she'd turn off music.
Officer remained in area, music continued to be loud, latter
refused to turn down volume or turn it off. To be referred to
RIHM.
Missing person
11/15, 510 Main St., NYPD officer in-house, said he needed
officer to help conduct patrol of bldg. to look for 16-year-old
female. Father stated she'd not returned from school, that she
had taken passport, school ID and several items of clothing.
Missing property
11/2, 10 River Rd., Resident in-house, said he'd returned to
apartment, noticed set of professional chef's knives, value $300,
were missing; also that roommate had moved, no address. NYPD
refused.
11/15, 645 Main St., Female in-house, said her son's fleece
jacket ($150) was missing from locker at PS 217, that he'd placed
in friend's locker which is shared with another boy. Assistant
Principal informed, made some inquiries. NYPD refused.
Reckless endangerment
11/06, rear of 595 Main, Reporter stated while passing by with
granddaughter, unknown person threw a lit cigarette out a window.
PSD responded unable to determine from where cigarette was
thrown. No injuries reported.
11/14, east seawall, 580 Main St., Officers responded to
report of youths breaking light bulbs. They were gone upon
arrival. Officers searched area with negative results, i.e.,
youths, fluorescent bulbs.
Smoke condition
11/03. 540 Main St., PSD received call of light smoke at
location, PSD officer responded and observed smoke coming from
light fixture. Super arrived and corrected condition.
Unsecured premises
11/1, lobby, 501 Main St., While officer was conducting store-
front check, he noticed that outer lobby door could be opened,
the lock on but lock latch was not functioning. All interior
doors were locked and in order. Officers to check area
periodically during duration of tour.
November 16-30
Assault
11/25, 510 Main St., Endangering Welfare of Minor, Arrest.
Neighbor phoned PSD, stated she'd witnessed male assaulting
underage boy. Officers responded to scene, NYPD responded,
opened door, child was observed with bruises. PSD officer
arrested perp. EMS transported child with mother to hospital.
Administration for Child Services was notified.
Trespass
11/17, 688 Main St., Officer observed male on 8th level next
to stairwell 8D, who, upon seeing officer, fled into stairway.
Other officers responded, searched area with negative
results.
11/28, 546 Main St., Arrest. Officer observed young male
resident in Senior Citizens' TV room watching TV. Officer placed
him in custody, escorted him to PSD, where he was issued a "C"
summons and released.
Criminal Mischief
11/16, 580 Main St., RIHM porter reported he'd seen 2 unknown
perps breaking bulbs at S7 to 4th floor. Officers responded,
confirmed situation, searched area with negative results.
11/17, 688 Main St., Officers saw a vehicle with shattered
rear window, searched area with negative results. Motorgate
attendant notified car's owner. NYPD prepared report. Victim
responded, stated nothing was missing.
11/17, 510 Main St., Female in-house, said her apartment's
doorbell was burned and requested NYPD report, could not wait for
them; said her son was at apartment. When NYPD responded, there
was no answer at door.
11/22, 540 Main St., Female resident phoned PSD, said she'd
heard unknown person banging on apartment door, when she checked
door, discovered bell was burned and that someone wrote foul
language on door with shaving cream. NYPD requested, responded,
prepared report.
11/25, hall, 580 Main St., Resident phoned PSD, reported
rubbish fire. Officer noticed piece of paper which tenant had
extinguished. Carpet was damaged. RIHM informed.
11/27, 560 Main St., Officer saw shattered window inside 4W
stairwell. Searched area with negative results.
11/29, lobby, 580 Main St., RIHM supervisor informed officer
the front door was shattered and that it was being taped up by
service personnel. Officer searched area with negative
results.
Disorderly Conduct
11/22, "V," 580 Main St., Arrest, Officer responded to scene
for disorderly youths in stairwell. They were warned to stay out
of hallway. Officer was dispatched again to scene, three youths
were escorted to PSD, one female was issued 2 "C" summonses, two
youths were released after Youth Officer spoke with them.
11/24, 625/595 Main, Officer responded to lobby for report of
youth throwing food in lobbies, elevator and 595/11th floor.
Upon being asked to leave youth used foul language, refused to
pick up food, was transported to PSD, where he was issued two
juvenile reports and released to mother.
Harassment
11/16, 400 Main St., Female store owner in-house, complained
two unknown male youths, with whom she's had problems at her
store, had thrown soda at her. Victim refused NYPD. Officers
escorted her to subway.
11/20, 4 River Rd., Female resident in-house, complained about
20-year old female who is harassing her underage daughter.
Complainant's mother spoke few months ago with the former's
mother, but harassing has resumed. Woman refused NYPD.
11/27, 540 Main St., Mother of underage girl in-house said her
daughter had been slapped by another youth, while fighting with
another girl. Situation solved amongst parents. NYPD prepared
report. Youths released to parents/guardians.
Grand Larceny Auto (attempted)
11/24, Street, 645 Main St., Officer responded to scene of
attempted larceny by six non-resident youths, who were using
hanger to gain entry into vehicle. Upon being told to stop,
pushed his father at him and fled. Search was conducted with
negative results. NYPD, EMS were refused.
Petit Larceny
11/17, 200 Main St., Goldwater employee phoned PSD, said she'd
taken livery cab from Astoria, had been arguing about the fare.
Upon arrival gave driver $20 bill, which he took, did not give
her the $10 change and drove away. Victim will go to 114 Pct. on
own.
11/25, rear of 543 Main St., Female in-house, said she and
underage girl were sitting on bench, when four males picked up
scooter (valued at $100) and one of them rode off with it.
Officers searched area with negative results. NYPD refused.
Fire
11/17, 575 Main St., Officers responded to underneath stairs
at scene for report of rubbish fire, which they extinguished.
Found Property
11/19, 619 Main St., Anonymous person handed over to officer
wallet found in street containing US$109, several credit cards
and other miscellaneous documents. Property secured at PSD.
11/26, Hempstead, Long Island, off-Island, Resident male in-
house, said he'd found purse in parking lot of a mall in
Hempstead, Long Island. Purse contained pager, cellular phone,
keys, $2.42 in coins and other miscellaneous items. Officer
contacted cellular phone company representative who stated he
would contact victim. Purse secured at PSD.
Investigation
11/16. 510 Main St., RIHM super in-house requested PSD
officer respond to apartment previously vacated, door of which he
found unlocked. They entered apartment,z saw lock mechanism
damaged but apartment vacant. Super had lock replaced.
Property Damage
11/24, 8C, 688 Main St., Officer noticed car with smashed
front end and other damage. Motorgate supervisor spoke with
owner's brother, who will contact him. NYPD refused.
Smoke Condition
11/30, 510 Main St., Officers responded to scene for sounding
smoke alarm, requested all residents open apartment doors to
ascertain their safety. Officers checked floors above 13 and
from 13 to 7 with negative results. RIHM super at scene on 13th
floor, tenant had burned food on stove, causing smoke
condition.