Roosevelt Island Public Safety Reports 12/23/09 - 1/11/10 / Suicide Threat, Masked Ninjas Enter Gristedes, Love Letter Investigation & Menacing Threat

Public Safety Department Incident Report (Blotter) Summary November,

The most recent Roosevelt Island 24 hour Public Safety Report is posted daily on the blog's inside right sidebar, just below See Click Fix Roosevelt Island. 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 November 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 November 2009 is available as well. The December Monthly reports are not yet available on RIOC's web site.

Below are the Roosevelt Island Daily Public Safety Reports for December 23 - January 11, 2009. Incidents include:

• Responded To Suicide Threat (12/23. 1/1/10)
• Youth Throwing Snowballs At Passing Vehicles (12/24)
• Illegal Substance Found (12/25)
• Grocery Cart Mistakenly Taken (12/26)
• Yelling Profanity In Store (12/27)
• Harassing Telephone Calls (12/28)
• License Plates Stolen From Car (12/29)
• Amorous Letter Investigation (12/30)
• Order Of Protection Violated (12/31)
• Six Male Youths Threatened Another Male 1/1/10)
• Search For Escaped Prisoner (1/1/10)
• Suspect Arrested For Stalking Island Resident (1/2)
• Egg Throwing (1/3)
• Dispute Between Passenger and Red Bus Driver (1/4)
• Complaint That Motorgate Attendant Tampering With Car (1/4)
• Stuck In Motorgate Elevator (1/5)
• Aided Passenger Who Fell While Exiting Red Bus (1/6)
• Dog Feces Reported On Seawall (1/7)
• Responded To Cardiac Arrest - Resident Died (1/7)
• Loud Music Noise Complaint (1/8, 9)
• Ninja Masked Men Enter Gristedes (1/9)
• Ill Passenger At Subway (1/10) and
• Complaint Against Red Bus Driver For Not Picking Up Passenger (1/11)
  

12/23/09-7:00 AM to 12/24/09-7:00 AM

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

Vehicle Accident- A vehicle struck a parked vehicle. No injuries. EMS refused. PSD and NYPD
responded. NYPD filed a report.

Aided/EDP- A male stated he was suicidal. PSD, NYPD and EMS responded. Male was taken to the hospital by EMS. No injuries.

0700 hrs 12/24/09 - 0700 hrs 12/25/09

Criminal Mischief - PSD officer responded to report of youths kicking the wall in hallway. Two holes were observed in the wall. Search was conducted with negative results. Super was notified and will repair wall.

Graffiti - PSD officer observed youth writing on wall. Youth was brought to PSD office and father was notified. Youth was released to father.

Reckless Endangerment - PSD officer observed two youths throwing snowballs at passing vehicles. Youths were brought to office and parents were contacted. Youths were released to parents. No damages were reported.

0700 hrs 12/25/09 - 0700 hrs 12/26/09

Found of Possible Illegal Substance- While on patrol PSD officers found possible illegal substance staffed behind standpipe in stairwell.

Aided- Female transported to hospital experiencing chest pain.

Aided- Female transported to hospital with migraines.

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12/26/09-7:00 AM to 12/27/09-7:00 AM

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

Unsecured Property- Unknown person accidently took a grocery cart that resembled hers. Other resident used her cart the returned it to PSD with a note on it. It was secured in PSD.

12/27/09-7:00 AM to 12/28/09-7:00 AM

Smoke Condition- A tenant accidently burnt food on the stove. No injuries or property damage. Hallway windows opened to air out the smoke. UA responded with PSD.

Disorderly Conduct- A male was yelling profane remarks and refused to leave a business establishment. PSD responded and arrested the subject.

Graffiti- At the Octagon Comfort Stations. Search made with negative results.

12/28/09-7:00 AM to 12/29/09-7:00 AM

Smoke Condition- Tenant accidently burnt food on the stove. FDNY, NYPD, PSD and UA responded.
No injuries. EMS refused.

Lost Property- A bag. Public Safety incident report filed.

Aggravated Harassment- Resident reported husband made over 100 phone calls to her and harassing their daughter. Resident going to Family Court to obtain and order of Protection and seek sole custody of the child. She was in a hurry to go to court and will go to NYPD on her own and file a report.

Aided- Intoxicated resident stated he may have taken prescription medication with alcohol. He added that he was felling depressed. PSD, NYPD and EMS responded. He was transported to the hospital by EMS.

Escort- Mother of a youth gathered his clothes and put him out. PSD responded and escorted the youth to his aunt's residence. Mother was advised of the danger of putting a youth outside.

12/29/09-7:00 AM to 12/30/09-7:00 AM

Harassment- A tenant harassed another. PSD responded and spoke to both tenants. NYPD refused. PSD escorted victim to her residence. NYPD refused.

Trespass/Investigation- Three youths in a building. One fled. the others stated that they were avoiding the cold temperatures. The youth were warned and admonished.

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

Petit Larceny- Unknown subject took both license plates of a parked vehicle. Search made with negative results. NYPD filed a report.

Domestic Dispute- Between husband and wife. No injuries. PSD spoke to both parties. NYPD refused.

Aided- A Gold water Hospital Patient was unconscious in a wheelchair outside. PSD escorted the aided to inside of a building. EMS responded and transported him to the hospital.

Graffiti- In two buildings stairwells. Search made with negative results. UA notified.

12/30/09-7:00 AM to 12/31/09-7:00 AM

Investigation- A tenant found an amorous letter in front of her apt. The letter was given to the Super who threw it out. Reported was notified to contact PSD if the matter continues. NYPD was refused.

0700 hrs 12/31/09 - 0700 hrs 01/01/10

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

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

Petit larceny - Victim reported to PSD that she left her purse unattended and unknown person took money. NYPD refused.

Aided - Fell inside apartment. EMS transported aided to hospital.

Order of Protection Violation - Reporter came into PSD and to report an order of protection violation. NYPD responded and advise victim to contact District Attorney's Office.

Aided/EDP - PSD responded to an apartment for an emotional youth yelling and screaming. NYPD and EMS responded. EDP was transported to hospital.

Disorderly Conduct - PSD responded for male subject yelling and screaming. Subject was taken to PSD and issued summons and released.

Missing Person - Mother came into PSD and stated her daughter was missing. NYPD responded. Daughter returned later and was okay. Refused medical attention.

01/01/10- 0700 AM to 01/02/10 - 0700 AM

Disorderly Conduct- Subject arrested by PSD.

Missing Person- Adult female upset because mother had her leave a party. Female threatened to kill herself. Female arrived home in a cab. PSD and NYPD responded. Female refused EMS. NYPD did not file a report.

Aided/EDP- Youth with emotional problems screaming in dwelling. PSD and EMS responded. Youth transported to the hospital by EMS.

Harassment- Between two residents over money. PSD responded. No injuries. NYPD refused.

Grand Larceny of an Auto (Off Island)-Resident reported that his vehicle was stolen at 36th Ave location between 11th and 12 th street. PSD and NYPD responded. Search made with negative results. NYPD filed a report.

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

Harassment- Resident opened door after hearing person knock. There were four female subjects. One threw water at the resident. All fled. PSD responded and conducted a search with negative results.
NYPD refused.

Menacing/Harassment- Male resident stated that six male youth followed him and made threats. he walked onto the street and youths ceased. PSD responded and conducted a search with negative results. NYPD refused.

Arrest/Trespass/Criminal Possession of Marijuana- PSD Officer assisted NYPD with arrest.

Trespass/Unlawful Possession of Marijuana- Two Subjects arrested by PSD.

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

Found Property- A bag with children's books. Bag was secured in PSD. Later the owner retrieved the property.

Escape from Police Custody (off Island in Queens)-PSD and NYPD conducted a search for subject with negative results.

Aided- A child was crying and ill. He refused to take medication. NYPD spoke to both parent and child. Parent administered medication to child.

1/2/10-7:00 AM to 1/3/10-7:00 AM

Alarm- At the warehouse. PSD responded and conducted a search with negative results. All in order. Alarm was reset.

Aided- A female fell in her apt. PSD, UA and the home attendant responded. EMS transported her to the hospital.

Stalking- PSD assisted NYPD in arresting a subject wanted by the 114 Th precinct detectives for stalking an island resident.

Flood- In a laundry room. UA and PSD responded. UA corrected the condition.

1/3/10-7:00 AM to 1/4/10-7:00 AM

Aided- A male slipped out of wheelchair. He was lifted up, no injuries, EMS refused.

Water Leak- Sink was stopped up, UA responded and corrected condition. Damaged to Parque floor. The matter was referred to UA Management.

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

Criminal Mischief- Unknown subject threw eggs on apt's door. Search for the subject yielded negative results. The matter was referred to UA Management.

1/4/10-7:00 AM to 1/5/10-7:00 AM

Disabled Vehicle- On Main Street and it was obstructing traffic. PSD responded and directed traffic around it. The vehicle was later towed.

Verbal Dispute- Between a passenger and a RIOC Bus Driver. PSD responded and resolved the incident. Matter to be referred to the Mini Bus Supervisor.

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

Investigation- A Customer made a complaint that she believes that a Central Parking employee was tampering with her parked vehicle and took a mink hat. Complainant stated the vehicle was parked in the Motor Gate garage. Matter referred to the Central parking Manager. NYPD refused.

Fire/Smoke Condition- In a building Stairwell "U4". PSD and FDNY responded and extinguished it. UA was notified.

Escort- Tenant escorted to another tenant's apt to retrieve property. Second tenant believed that the first was tampering with her apt door. No signs of tampering. NYPD responded but second tenant had left.

1/5/10-7:00 AM to 1/6/10-7:00 AM

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

Aided- An adult female was stuck in the Motor Gate elevator. PSD and Central parking employee responded. Elevator opened by Central Parking employee. No injuries. EMS refused.

Noise Complaint- Bathroom alarm was engaged and sounding. Tenant not home. RY Super and PSD responded. The alarm was turned off. Super reset the alarm.

Found Property- Resident's Identication was found and returned to resident by PSD.

Lost Property- A gold ring in an apt. The tenant believes that the home attendant may have taken it. She will go to NYPD on her own and file a report.

Disorderly Conduct- 2 female youth were fighting. PSD and NYPD and EMS responded. Minor injuries. Parents refused EMS and took custody of the females.

1/6/10-7:00 AM to 1/7/10-7:00 AM

Found Property- A man's wallet. It was secured in PSD. Owner notified and retrieved property.

Broken Pipe- In the RIOC trailer. PSD and RIOC personnel responded and shut the water off.

Alarm- PSD, River Cross Porter responded to apt. the tenant was on vacation. All in order it was a faulty alarm. The Alarm company was notified. The porter locked and secured the apt.

Aided- A female fell while exiting the RIOC bus. PSD and EMS responded. The female was transported to the hospital.

0700 hrs 01/07/10 - 0700 hrs 01/08/10

Alarm - PSD responded to alarm. Employee set off alarm by accident. Building was in order.

Dog Feces - Resident reported to PSD of dog feces on east seawall. Officer checked with negative results.

Deceased Victim - EMS, NYPD and PSD responded to apartment for aided. Aided went into cardiac arrest. Aided was pronounced deceased.

Property Damage/Hazardous Condition - Basketball backboard came crashing down onto the ground after soccer players hit it with ball while playing soccer. No injuries were reported.

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

Smoke Alarm - PSD responded to smoke alarm inside apartment. Super on scene and determined smoke detector was defective.

0700hrs 01/08/10 -0700hrs 01/09/10

Gas Smell- Anon person report a smell of gas, FDNY on scene reports a false alarm.

Water Leak- Tenant reports a leak, UA super notified, identified and corrected condition.

Excessive Noise- Tenant reports on going noise complaint, PSD observed loud noise, PSD corrects condition music was turned off.

1/9/10-7:00 AM to 1/10/10-7:00 AM

Excessive Noise- One tenant reported the other and stated it occurs frequently. PSD responded and tenant shut off the music.

Water leak- In apt due to work that was done last week by UA. UA Super responded with PSD. UA to make repairs.

Gas Smell- In apt. FDNY and PSD responded. Per FDNY it was odor of burnt eggs.

Found Property- A wallet. It secured in PSD.

Suspicious Males- 2 males entered Gristedes Super Market with ninja masks on and went to the rear of the store when they saw the manager on the phone they left. PSD responded and monitored the store until it closed.

1/10/10-700:00 AM to 1/11/0-10-7:00 AM

Investigation- A suspicious male approached an Island resident who was fearful and left. PSD, NYPD responded. Search made with negative results. NYPD did not file a report and stated no crime took place.

Aided- A male adult felt ill at the subway. PSD, NYPD Transit and EMS responded. Male stated he felt better and refused EMS.

Escort/ Property Recovery- A Island resident had the cell phone of another. PSD escorted owner to other resident's apt and retrieved the cell phone. NYPD refused.

Criminal Mischief- A group of youth rang a door bell and kicked the apt door and fled. There was damage to the door bell. PSD conducted a search with negative results. NYPD refused.

Smoke Condition- A resident accidently burnt food which caused a smoke condition in the hallway. PSD responded and opened the windows and aired out the hallway. No injury and no property damage. UA notified.

1/11/10-7:00 AM to 1/12/10-7:00 AM

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

Investigation- alleged report of a male adult following a female youth a few days ago. Parent to respond to PSD with youth and file a report with NYPD.

Harassment- Adult male subject allegedly pulled on a female two days ago. No injuries and NYPD refused. Female to notify PSD in the future for evening escort.

Investigation- Deceased resident's son unable to enter apt. PSD and UA Super responded. The apt was in order and the lock had been changed.

Aided- Adult male member of a group home was emotionally upset No injuries. PSD, NYPD and EMS responded. Male transported to the hospital by EMS.

Investigation- Strong chemical odor in apt. PSD and UA responded. Tenant opened windows and odor dissipated.

Investigation- Adult female responded to PSD to file a complaint against a RIOC bus driver for allegedly not picking her up. But stated she was in a hurry and left before a statement could be taken.