Roosevelt Island Public Safety Reports 11/24 thru 12/7 - Island House Fire, Suspicious Filming, Taking Pictures of PS 217 Students & Unwanted Texting

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The most recent Roosevelt Island 24 hour Public Safety Report is posted daily on the blog's inside right sidebar, just below the Roosevelt Island Classified Listings. Listed is a daily log recapping local incidents the Roosevelt Island Public Safety Department responded to the previous day.

RIOC is also posting the Daily and October Monthly Roosevelt Island Public Safety Incident reports on their web site. A breakdown of Roosevelt Island Public Safety incidents by location and category (the Blotter) for the months of September/October 2009 is available as well.

Below are the Roosevelt Island Daily Public Safety Reports for November 24 - December 7, 2009. Incidents include:

• Damage To Car (11/24)
• Grafitti near Elevator and Stairwell (11/25)
• Suspicious Filming Near Con Ed Plant (11/26)
• Assisted Tenant Who Fell From Wheelchair (11/27, 29, 30)
• GPS Taken From Parked Vehicle (11/28)
• Allegation of Motorgate Employee Scratching Vehicle (11/28)
• Garbage Can Set On Fire (11/29)
• Island House Fire (11/30)
• Public Urination (12/1)
• Female Reported Male Following Her To Subway (12/2)
• Unwanted Text Messaging (12/2)
• Female Name Calling (12/3)
• Unknown Male Taking Pictures of PS/IS 217 Students (12/4)
• Fighting At Eastwood/Roosevelt Landings (12/4)
• 9 Youths Locked In Eastwood Laundry Room (12/6) and
• Missing Person Found (12/7)
  

0700 hrs 11/24/09 - 0700 hrs 11/25/09

Investigation - Resident reported to PSD that a package was delivered to old address and was signed for. When reporter finally received it, package was open. Tenant was referred to management and NYPD.

Found Property - Property turned into PSD. Property was secured.

Aided - PSD and EMS responded for possible aided. Aided was not feeling well. Aided was transported to hospital.

Investigation - Tenant notified PSD that a male subject knocked on her door asking for food donation. Reporter didn't see the person. PSD conducted search with negative results.

Found Property - PSD officer found property. Property was secured at PSD.

Property Damage - Owner reported damage to her car. Owner stated it is a on going situation. NYPD report was filed.

0700 hrs 11/25/09 - 0700 hrs 11/26/09

Graffiti - Porter reported to PSD there was graffiti near elevator and inside stairwell. PSD responded and conducted search with negative results. Photos were taken.

Aided - PSD responded to female that fell down on ground. EMS responded and transported aided to hospital.

0700hrs 11/26/09 - 0700 hrs 11/27/09

Investigation - Resident reported to PSD that her husband who she lives with.Removed top lock and chain from the apt front door.
Husband was not home at this time to be questioned resident stated husband lives with her and they have no problems.
Resident was referred to management to get a new lock and chain.

Aided - PSD and EMS responded to a aided. Aided had abdominal pains and was transported to the hospital.

Alarm - PSD officer responded to an apt in 531 Main street for an alarm. Reporter stated the smoke alarm battery went bad all was in order.

Aided - Aided walked into PSD and stated she fell by the subway and hurt her right knee and shoulder . Aided refused EMS.Sidewalk was checked no damage was found
sidewalk was leveled.

Suspicious Activity - Tenant reported two suspicious persons filming Con ED power plant. PSD responded to location took both subjects information.
Subjects were college film students filming a movie for school.

Smoke Condition - PSD responded to 540 for a smoke condition.Tenant burned food on the stove no damage to apt.
Urban American was notified.

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0700 hrs. Friday November 27th 2009 - 0700 hrs. Saturday November 28th 2009.

Aided - Male tenant fell inside his apartment. Ems on scene, tenant refused transportation to hospital.

Aided - PSD responded to East Seawall for a female in the water.Upon arrival, female was bleeding from her feet FDNY and EMS on scene, with ladder removed female and transported her to the hospital.

Alarm - PSD responded to apartment, upon arrival tenant stated carbon monoxide ringing. FDNY on scene corrected condition.

Aided - PSD responded to apartment for a female tenant on a wheelchair being disabled. Home attendant refused to help until an officer on scene. EMS Refused.

Aided - PSD Officer and NYPD responded to a male tenant who fell from his wheelchair. EMS on scene helped tenant back onto his chair. No hospital transport required.

11/28/09-7:00 AM to 11/29/09-7:00 AM

Aided- An ill person was taken to the hospital by EMS.

Harassment- A report of harassment by a Central Parking employee who allegedly scratched a parked vehicle. No witnesses. NYPD refused.

Lost Property- A wallet. An Island youth found the wallet. It was returned to the owner.

Petit Larceny- A G.P.S. was taken from a parked vehicle. Victim stated he may have left the vehicle unsecured. NYPD refused at this time. Incident to be reported to NYPD C POP at a later date.

Unlicenced Operator- Subject committed a moving violation and was stopped by PSD. Upon investigation it was determined that he was an unlicenced operator. Subject was arrested by PSD.

11/29/09-7:00 AM to 11/30/09-&:00 AM

Towed Vehicle- A vehicle parked on the sidewalk over 1 ½ hour was towed
by PSD.

Investigation- NYPD conducting an investigation on an incident off island.

Aided- Female in apt slipped from her wheelchair. EMS responded and transported her to the hospital.

Domestic Dispute- Between a Foster Mother and 2 foster youths. PSD and NYPD responded. NYPD filed a report. Youths left apt. Foster mother will notify the agency.

Criminal Mischief- A garbage can was set on fire by a group of youths. PSD responded and extinguished it. Search conducted for the youths with negative results. No damage to the garbage can.

Graffiti- On a pillar rear of 540 Main Street. Search made with
negative results. UA notified. NYPD refused.

Aided- PSD, NYPD and UA responded to an apt for a possible aided. Upon arrival tenant was in apt and fine. He stated he did not call 911.

0700hrs November 30, 2009 through 0700hrs December 1st, 2009

Harassment (off island) - Female was being harassed by the wife of an ex-male friend. NYPD was refused female has order of protection against the ex-male friend and will advise courts of the incident with his wife.

Aided- Male complaining of pain. EMS called and male transported to the hospital.

Fire- Smoke and flames coming from the apt window. PSD units respond, tenants in apt and entire floor is evacuated. FDNY on scene and fire was extinguished. No injuries reported.

Aided- Male fell out of his wheelchair and hit his table. EMS responds and male is transported to hospital.

Verbal Dispute- Between two tenants. NYPD refused. Matter referred to housing management office.

Aided (EDP)- Male youth acting irrational and disorderly with foster parents, also refused to take his medication. EMS and NYPD respond, aided is transported to hospital.

Aided EDP)- Male youth behaving irrational with his guardian. EMS responds and requests NYPD for youth to be transported to the hospital

12/1/09-7:00 AM to 12/2/09-7:00 AM

Aided- Female fell outside of a building. She refused EMS. PSD escorted her to her residence.

Smoke Condition- Burnt food at the Day Care center. No inuries and no property damage. FDNY responded and corrected the condition.

Graffiti- In the hallway of a building. Search conducted with negative results. UA Super notified. NYPD refused.

Public Urination- Adult male urinated on the sidewalk. Male issued a summons by PSD.

Aided- An ill person was taken to the hospital by EMS.

12/2/09-7:00 AM to 12/3/09-7:00 AM

Aided- An ill person was taken to the hospital by EMS.

Harassment- female resident reported that a male resident was following her to the subway. PSD responded and spoke to the subject who stated it was a coincidence. NYPD refused.

Investigation- Unwanted text messages from a "Nite Club." Occurred in March and ceased when called back. But it has resumed since Sept 2009 to the present. Reporter to call the club and advise if it doesn't cease she will have her attorney notified.

Verbal Dispute- Between 2 Goldwater Hospital patients. No injuries. Argument ceased and they departed separately. NYPD refused.

Investigation- Tenant reported a odor possibly Marijuana. PSD responded and searched the hallway and the stairwells with negative results. Odor coming from a bathroom vent. Matter to be referred to RY Management.

Theft of Merchandise/Investigation- A youth took 2 cans of red bull from the Supermarket. He stopped by the manager. PSD responded and escorted youth to his residence. Adult sister took custody and notified the mother. NYPD refused.

Unknown Condition- PSD assisted NYPD to locate an apt. Tenant refused PSD assistance. PSD left area.

0700 hrs 12/03/09 - 0700 hrs 12/04/09

Unknown Condition - PSD escorted NYPD to an apartment. Complainant refused PSD assistance.

Harassment - Female complainant came into PSD to report that another female continues to call her names. PSD report was taken. NYPD refused.

Investigation - PSD responded to vehicle in roadway. Key was left inside and vehicle was moved out of the way. Summons was issued. NYPD was on scene and ran vin number. Vehicle didn't come back stolen.

Aided - PSD responded to an apartment for elderly female that fell inside apartment. EMS responded and transported aided to hospital.

Aided/Lockout - Tenant notified PSD that he was locked out of his apartment. PSD notified service and opened door for tenant.

Aided - PSD and EMS responded to an apartment for possible aided. Aided not feeling well and was transported to hospital.

0700 hrs. Saturday December 4th 2009 tru 0700 hrs. Saturday December 5th 2009

Aided - Tenant not feeling well. Ems on scene , transported to Elmhurst Hospital.

Investigation - Anonymous male taking photos PS 217 school kids. PSD responded, male took off in his vehicle.School Safety and NYPD Notified.

Damaged Property - Store merchant entered PSD stated the rear gate from her store was broken. PSD Caution taped area advised Merchant to contact City Gate to have condition corrected.

Trespass - Five subjects caught inside eastwood stairwell with illegal substances. PSD arrested and transported subjects to the pct. to be processed.

Criminal Mischief / Disorderly Conduct - PSD officer observed two male subjects engaged in a physical fight. One subject pushed other into the lobby door breaking the door glass. Both subjects fled. PSD apprehended both subjects. Urban American Mgr. Contacted wish to press charges. Both subjects transported to Central booking for processing.

There were no incident reports for Dec 5, 2009.

12/6/09-7:00 AM to 12/7/09-7:00 AM

Smell of Gas- Tenant reported a smell of gas in apt. PSD and UA responded and detected no odor of Gas.

Graffiti- On an apt door. UA notified. Search for the subject yielded negative results. NYPD refused.

Investigation/Follow Up- NYPD requested information on an incident previously reported pertaining to a tenant who was followed to her apt.

Trespass- 9 youths locked the East Wood laundry room and would not open the door. PSD responded. Parents were notified and picked up the youths. No damage to property. No injuries.

Vehicle Accident- Between a vehicle and PSD vehicle. No injuries. EMS refused. Damage to both vehicles. NYPD responded and filed a report. Mini Bus Supervisor notified.

Disobey Stop Sign- Motorist stopped by PSD for a moving violation. Motorist did not have a driver's license in his possession. Passenger/friend of motorist, a licensed operator took possession of vehicle.

12/7/09-7:00 AM to 12/8/09-7:00 AM

Car stop/ Unlicenced Driver- Motorist committed a moving violation and was stopped by PSD. Motorist left driver's license at home. Father of motorist/licenced retrieved the vehicle. Motorist issued 2 summonses by PSD.

Aided- An ill person was taken to the hospital by EMS.

Missing Person- An elderly female was missing. PSD and NYPD conducted a search with negative results on 12/7/09. Flyers were distributed on the island. On 12/8/09 the missing was found in Queens and taken to the hospital. Husband saw the news story and went to the hospital to get his wife per NYPD.

Lost Property- A wallet at a hospital where Island resident works at (off Island). PSD report filed.

Petit Larceny/Possession of Stolen Property- Subject stole 2 cases of beer and walked out of Gristedes Supermarket without making payment. PSD responded and arrested the subject. Subject also had marijuana in his possession.

Vehicle Accident-Between a private Sanatation Truck and a private vehicle. Passenger of vehicle opened door without looking and truck struck door of vehicle. EMS and NYPD refused. Parties also refused personal information. Vehicle motorist stated he will pay for the damage.