Roosevelt Island Public Safety Reports 6/8 Thru 6/24 - Subway Platform Stabbing, Grand Larceny, Counterfeit Money, Debris Falling From Bridge & More

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RIOC is posting the most current Daily and April/May 2009 Monthly Roosevelt Island Public Safety Incident reports on their web site. Also, available is a breakdown of Roosevelt Island Public Safety incidents by location and category (the Blotter) for the months of April/May 2009.

Below are the Roosevelt Island Daily Public Safety Reports for June 8 - June 24, 2009. Incidents include:

• Missing Pocketbook after door left open (6/8)
• Shouting Profanity at Public Safety Officers during car stop (6/8,12)
• Counterfeit Money given to delivery person (6/8)
• Shoplifting (6/9)
• Forcible Touching (6/9,10)
• Harassment Complaint Against RIOC employee (6/11)
• Outstanding Warrant Arrest (6/12)
• Aided Male with allergic peanut reaction (6/12)
• Firefighter Picture From 9/11 Memorial Missing (6/13)
• Grand Larceny, Missing Laptop (6/14)
• Apartment Lock Out (6/15)
• Missing Goldwater Patient (6/17)
• Possible Subway Gas Leak (6/18)
• Stabbing On Subway Platform (6/20)
• Bike Missing From Rack (6/22)
• Car possibly Damaged By Falling Objects From Queensboro Bridge (6/22)
  

0700 hrs 06/08/09 - 0700 hrs 06/09/09

Aided - PSD officer observed EMS responding to apartment for possible aided. Elderly female burnt leg. Aided transported to hospital.

Missing Property - Tenant reported to PSD that she left her door to apartment open while vacuuming, when unknown person took her pocketbook from kitchen table. PSD responded and made search with negative results. NYPD responded, but no report was taken by NYPD.

Disorderly Conduct - While PSD was on a car stop, another motorist driving by stopped his car and shouted out profanity towards officers. Officers issued motorist summons for disorderly conduct.

Aided - PSD responded to apartment for past aided. Aided stated to PSD officer that home attendant spilled hot coffee on her leg and was taken to hospital and treated for the burn on her leg. Aided stated she doesn't know if it was accident or pre-meditated. Aided filed report with home health agency.

Petit Larceny/Counterfeit U.S. Currency - Male subject handed pizza delivery person money for pizza. When delivery person noticed that it was counterfeit, subject fled. Money was taken to NYPD and vouchered. NYPD will look into occurrence.

Aggravated Harassment - Female victim walked into PSD to report that her ex-boyfriend keeps calling her and leaving inappropriate messages. NYPD responded and filed report. Also being referred to detective squad.

Smoke Alarm - PSD responded to apartment for smoke alarm going off. Upon arrival, tenant had his door open and stated that he burnt food on stove. PSD opened windows. No injuries or damages reported.

Verbal Dispute - Between two females. PSD responded and spoke to both parties and advised them to stay away from each other. No injuries.

0700 hrs 06/09/09 - 0700 hrs 06/10/09

Shop Lifter - PSD responded for shop lifter inside store. Male subject was gone when PSD arrived. Search was conducted with negative results.

Aided - PSD responded for elderly female falling down on street. Aided sustained bump on head. EMS transported aided to hospital.

Forcible Touching - Female victim reported to PSD officer that male touched her while she was inside elevator. Victim gave description of male subject and PSD conducted search with negative results. NYPD filed police report.

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0700hrs 6/10/09- 0700hrs 6/11/09

Forcible Touching (follow up)- Previously female reported a male touched her inappropriately While on patrol PSD officer observed subject, subject was arrested and taken into custody.

Public Consumption of Alcohol- Anti-Crime unit observed subject drinking in public, subject was summonsed and released.

Escort Out of Apartment- PSD responded to an apartment along with NYPD, a male was escorted out.

Aided- Male not feeling well transported to hospital.

Alarm Sounding- PSD responded to location, made a search with negative results.

0700 hrs 06/11/09 - 0700 hrs 06/12/09

Harassment/Complaint Against RIOC Employee - Resident made complaint at RIOC office of RIOC employee harassing him. PSD report was taken.

Aided - PSD and EMS responded to apartment for possible aided. Aided complaining of pain due to past burn she received on her leg. Aided transported to hospital.

Investigation - PSD officers responded to apartment building for female screaming. Several apartments were checked with negative results.

Found Property - Back pack was found on street and secured at PSD.

Graffiti - PSD officer observed graffiti in stairwell. Officer made search for subject(s) with negative results. Housing management notified.

Disabled RIOC Bus - PSD responded for disabled bus. Traffic was directed around bus. Bus was fixed and put back in service.

Investigation - PSD responded to smell of marijuana. Search was made with negative results.

0700hrs 6/12/09 - 0700hrs 6/13/09

NYPD Arrest- NYPD made an arrest on the east seawall, subject had a warrant, transported to 114th Precinct.

Alcohol Open Container- PSD observed two males drinking Coors, subjects were summons and released.

Aided- Male had an allergic reaction to a brownie that contained peanuts, aided was transported to Cornell Hospital.

Disorderly Conduct- Male failed to stop at stop sign, had no license or identification, sister brought ID to PSD. Passenger use profanity toward PSD officer and failed to comply he was summons and released.

Investigation- PSD officers responded for a complaint of suspicious male knocking on doors. Male stated that they knocked on the wrong door. They were escorted out of premises.

0700hrs 06/13/09- 0700hrs 06/14/09

Aided- Female not feeling well, transported to hospital.

Verbal Dispute- Two female had an argument in the past, NYPD notified.

Missing Property- A picture of a fire fighter was taken from the 911 Memorial, search made with negative results, NYPD refused.

Trespass- PSD observed a male in the fenced off area under the 59th street bridge, subject was summoned and released.

Domestic Dispute- Couple going threw a divorce had and argument, husband was intoxicated, slapped his wife, husband was arrested by PSD.

Public Urination- PSD officer observed male urinating, subject was summons and released.

0700 hrs 06/14/09 - 0700 hrs 06/15/09

Reckless Endangerment - Resident complained to PSD that unknown tenant above is throwing objects onto her patio. PSD responded and made search with negative results. Housing Management notified.

Found Property - Purse turned into PSD. Owner was contacted and picked up property.

Hazardous Condition - PSD responded for report of missing glass mirror. Area was cautioned off. Housing management notified.

Disorderly Person - PSD responded. Person was gone upon PSD arrival.

Grand Larceny - Tenant stated that when she returned home that her lap top was missing from apartment. No force entry was found on apartment door. NYPD responded and took report.

Missing Property - Employee reports her personal items were missing from a security booth. PSD responded and made report.

Harassment - Husband and wife reported to PSD that female subject began yelling and cursing at them. Complainant states this is a on going situation and that previous report was made to PSD. There was no physical contact between both parties.

Unsecured Premises - Construction site door was found opened by PSD. Door was unable to lock. PSD conducted periodical check of the area.

Aided/Lift Job - PSD and EMS responded to apartment for possible aided. Aided was found on floor and was picked up by EMS. Aided refused medical attention.

Trespass - PSD issued summons for male subject trespassing inside Southgate.

Dispute - Between passenger and cab driver. PSD officer responded and spoke to both parties. Passenger was also referred to call TLC to make complaint against driver.

Damaged Property - PSD officer observed damaged wall at comfort station.

Aided - PSD responded to lobby for aided. Aided was observed laying on bench. EMS responded and transported aided to hospital.

0700 hrs 06/15/09 - 0700 hrs 06/16/09

Aided - PSD responded to an apartment for possible aided. Aided needed help getting into wheelchair. Home attendant was on scene and corrected condition. Aided refused medical attention.

Water Leak - PSD and maintenance entered apartment for water leak. Maintenance corrected condition and secured apartment.

Aided - PSD responded for man on the ground. Aided appeared to be intoxicated and was transported to hospital.

Unsecured Vehicle- PSD officer observed car window down on Main Street. Car didn't appeared to be tampered with.

Trespassing - PSD responded to four males on rocks. Youths were warned and admonished and parents were contacted. Youths were released.

Aided - Family member called PSD and reported he didn't hear from his mother and was concerned. PSD responded to aided's apartment and was informed by friend that she was admitted to hospital.

Aided - PSD responded for unresponsive male in wheelchair. EMS responded and transported aided to hospital.

Aided - Resident notified management that she was locked out of her apartment. Handyman stated he would assist her. Before he arrived at apartment, resident called 911 and stated there was an aided inside apartment. FDNY responded and forced door open and there was nobody inside apartment. Handyman secured door.

0700 hrs 06/16/09 - 0700 hrs 06/17/09

Vehicle Accident - Owner reported unknown person hit his parked vehicle. Vehicle sustained damaged. NYPD responded and took report.

Aided - Inside school. PSD and EMS on scene for aided that passed out. Aided was awake upon EMS arrival. Aided refused to be transported.

Trespass/Smoking In Prohibited Area - PSD officer observed male subject smoking cigarette in hallway and remained at location unlawfully without authorization or permission. Subject was issued summons and released.

Open Container of Alcohol - PSD officer observed male subject drinking in public. subject was issued summons and released.

Trespass - PSD observed two male youths trespassing in hallway. Youths were escorted to PSD and guardian was contacted. Guardian picked up youths.

Hazardous Condition - PSD noticed lights were missing from ceiling in lobby due to construction. Super provided spotlight. PSD officer was posted in lobby.

Aided - Barricaded herself inside bedroom. Aided was in living room when PSD arrived and stated she was off her medication. EMS and NYPD was on scene. Aided was transported to hospital for medical evaluation.

0700 06/17/09 - 0700 06/18/09

Aided - PSD responded for female aided on Main Street. Aided was feeling dizzy and was transported to hospital by EMS.

Disorderly Youth/Trespass Notice - PSD responded to store for disorderly youth. Youth was taken to PSD and parent was notified. Trespass notice was issued to youth because he was warned to stay out of store previously.

Stuck Elevator - Three males were stuck in elevator. Upon PSD and maintenance arrival, males exited elevator. Medical attention was refused.

Attempted Trespass - PSD responded to apartment building for male subject trying to gain entry. Subject told PSD he was visiting someone in building, but didn't know where she lived. Subject was escorted out of building.

Investigation - PSD officer observed mechanical access arm on 8th floor inside parking garage broken. Motorgate attendant was notified.

Unsecured Vehicle - PSD officer observed vehicle window open inside parking garage. Attendant was notified and message was left with owner. Vehicle appeared to be in order.

Missing Patient - Goldwater Hospital notified PSD of missing patient. Search was made with negative results. NYPD responded and made report.

0700 hrs 06/18/09 - 0700 hrs 06/19/09

Vehicle Accident - PSD responded to vehicle accident between two vehicles. Both parties refused NYPD report and will work it out on their own. Both vehicles received minor damage. No injuries were reported.

Unsecured Property - Motorist left key in trunk lock. Key was secured at PSD and note was left on vehicle.

Possible Gas Leak - FDNY and PSD responded to subway for possible gas leak. FDNY made search with negative results.

Emotionally Disturbed Person - NYPD, EMS, and PSD responded to apartment for emotionally disturbed person. EMS deemed person to be normal. Person was not taken to the hospital.

Temporary Storage - PSD responded with maintenance to senior center. Maintenance was ordered to remove art work from center that tenant left inside. tenant stated he didn't have room in apartment. Art work was removed without incident.

Aided - PSD responded to apartment for aided. Aided stated she was in pain and wanted to go to hospital on her own.

0700hrs 06/19/09- 0700hrs 06/20/09

Aided- Female not feeling well, complaining of pain on right leg. Aided went on her own to Lenox Hills Hospital.

Disorderly Conduct- Two youths were issue "Youths Referrals" for fighting in public. Youths were release to their parents.

Open Container- Two individuals were issued "Criminal Court Summons" for drinking beer in public view.

0700hrs 06/20/09 - 0700hrs 06/21/09

Open Container- PSD observed two subjects consuming beer in public view, subjects were summonsed and released.

Family Dispute- PSD and NYPD responded to apartment mother wanted son out of the apartment, son was escorted out and advised to report to family court to retrieve property.

Aided- Concerned daughter wanted PSD to check on her mother who was not answering her phone and has a heart condition, PSD responded, no answer at door, mother returned home from shopping at the Farmers Market.

Found Property- Bag was left on Tram, PSD contacted owner, owner reports she will retrieve bag later.

Assault Two- Male age 16 stabbed on subway platform treated by EMS and transported to Mount Sinai Queens, injuries not life threatening.

Unsecured Property- One bike and three scooters were taken from Westview Hallway, search made with negative results, NYPD refused.

Water Leak- Tenant's ceiling was leaking, Urban American found source, tenant was not home, PSD on scene, leak was fixed, door secured.

0700 hrs 06/21/09 - 0700 hrs 06/22/09

Car Stop - PSD stopped motorist for driving wrong way. Motorist gave paper work to officer, but took off. Motorist was stopped again and was issued two summonses.

Missing Property - Owner retrieved purse from door station, but stated that money and Amex card was missing.

Dispute/Disorderly Conduct - PSD and NYPD responded for dispute between male and female. Third party got involved and was issued summons for disorderly conduct. NYPD made Domestic Incident report.

Missing - Father walked into PSD to report that his son did not return home from school. NYPD responded and made report.

Investigation/Recovered Starter Pistol - Resident reported to PSD that she found starter pistol in closet. Reporter stated it belonged to her husband who she is separated from. Pistol was secured at PSD.

0700 hrs 06/22/09 - 0700 hrs 06/23/09

Missing Property - Owner made report with PSD that her bike was missing from bike rack. PSD checked bike log and bike was not removed by PSD.

Lost Property/Escort - Resident reported to PSD that he left his cell phone in church while attending mass. PSD escorted resident to church and resident retrieved his cell phone.

Aided - PSD observed unresponsive male in his wheelchair. Aided had odor of alcohol on his breath. Aided was transported to hospital by EMS.

Property Damage - Owner found his rear windshield shattered possibly by contractors working on 59th St. Bridge. NYPD responded and took report. Message was left regarding incident with contractor. No injuries were reported.

Missing Youths - Father reported to PSD that his son and another youth did not return home. PSD called cell phone number that father provided. Youths answered and were advised to return home. Both youths returned home into reporter's custody.

0700 hrs 06/23/09 - 0700 hrs 06/24/09

Vehicle Accident - PSD officer responded to vehicle accident inside parking garage. Owner stated second vehicle was wedged against his vehicle causing damage. NYPD report refused.

Aided - Male aided became emotionally upset during his counseling session at the group home. PSD, EMS, and NYPD responded. Aided was transported to hospital for evaluation.

Aided - PSD and EMS responded to apartment for possible aided. Aided refused transport.

Hazard/Lights Out - While on patrol, PSD observed lights out in Light House Park. RIOC personnel was notified.

Civil Court Papers - Served to resident by PSD.