Police Blotter

* June 2, 4:48 p.m.: A bus driver came to the station to file a complaint in reference to a school bus violation. The driver advised that she was driving southbound on State Route 58 and had stopped the bus to drop off children. The red flashing lights were on and the stop sign extended when a vehicle passed her on the left in the left turn lane. The vehicle continued to the Maple Street intersection where the driver stopped for the traffic light. It was during this time when the bus driver was able to get the license plate number.

The bus driver further advised that a second school bus driver who was on Maple Street waiting to turn observed the vehicle. Officer Bryant contacted the owner of the vehicle and requested him to come to the WPD. Upon arrival the owner stated he passed the bus in the left turn lane and was unsure if it was OK. He further advised that the yellow lights were flashing but no stop sign was extended. George M. Tutie of Sullivan was issued a citation for the incident, given a court date and then released.

* June 3, 10:09 a.m.: Chief Rollins met with a couple at their South Street residence. Upon arrival Chief Rollins was shown a male terrier running in their yard. It was noted the terrier had been in a fight with the couples black lab causing puncture wounds on its face and mouth area. The terrier was caught and placed in the dog bin outside the station. It did not have a collar or tags but there was some blood around his neck possibly from the lab biting the terrier in self defense. If the owner of the terrier is located the couple would like them to cover any vet bills that they may incur for treatment of their lab.

* June 3, 5:50 p.m.: A woman came to the WPD to report her son's bicycle being taken from their West Herrick Avenue front yard.

* June 4, 2:45 p.m.: A woman came to the WPD to turn in a credit card she found in the parking lot of Geyers. The owner was unable to be located so the card was labeled and put into the evidence locker.

* June 5, 1:31 a.m.: Officer Davidson received information about juveniles spending the night at the recreation park. Police parked their cruisers at Lee-Schubert and walked over to the park where they heard voices in the woods. The officers located eight juveniles in the wooded area. The juveniles were released to their parents and all were advised of the curfew and that they would be contacted for charges if any.

* June 5, 8:07 a.m.: Officer Shelton was dispatched to McCormick Middle School in reference to vandalism to the playground slide and a back door. A black marker was used for slandering employees of the school. There are no suspects.

* June 5, 10:28 a.m.: Officer Shelton was dispatched to the recreation park for vandalism to the men's restroom door. It was noted that sometime after hours someone kicked the door numerous times just below the dead bolt lock causing a large dent in the door. There were no shoe prints on the door and no suspects at this time.

* June 6, 11:47 a.m.: Officer Shelton was dispatched to the upground reservoir in reference to spray paint on the catwalk. It was noted that someone spray painted on the catwalk, which was then painted over; no money loss will be reported.

* June 6, 7:27 p.m.: Officer Aviles was dispatched to West Herrick Avenue in reference to a westbound semi truck leaking tar from its tanker. The officer was advised by several people that the truck stopped in front of the Party Center and the driver got out and observed the leaking tar. The driver then got back in his truck and continued westbound. Officer Carter observed several splatters of tar on the hood, side mirror and top of a vehicle.

* June 6, 8:23 p.m.: Officer Carter was dispatched to a South Main Street residence in reference to a possible burglary. Upon arrival the officer was met by a man who stated he had noticed one of the garage doors knocked off its tracking. It appeared that someone attempted to gain access to the garage by pushing the bottom of the door off the track. This allowed a small gap between the door and frame of the garage. No entry was gained nor were there any markings found on the door. The man stated that nothing was missing and he does not know when this occurred. It was noted that a few years ago someone attempted to gain entry through the back basement door of this residence.

* June 7, 12:07 a.m.: Officer Aviles informed Officer Carter that he observed a motorized vehicle being operated along the railroad tracks. Police proceeded to the Barker Street tracks where they observed an All Purpose Vehicle (APV) stationary along the tracks. As the officer began walking toward the APV, the operator looked up toward the officer then began rapidly accelerating it along the tracks away from police. It was noted that a train was approaching the location and traveling in the same direction as the APV. Officer Carter left the area and proceeded to the Shiloh Factory off Maple Street. He exited his vehicle and walked to the tracks where he could see the tail light of the APV. The APV turned around and began traveling toward the officer's location without a headlight on. The operator was traveling very slow as he neared and when he was within 30 yards, the officer activated his flashlight.

* June 7, 12:07 a.m.: Officer Aviles informed Officer Carter that he observed a motorized vehicle being operated along the railroad tracks. Police proceeded to the Barker Street tracks where they observed an All Purpose Vehicle (APV) stationary along the tracks. As the officer began walking toward the APV, the operator looked up toward the officer then began rapidly accelerating it along the tracks away from police. It was noted that a train was approaching the location and traveling in the same direction as the APV. Officer Carter left the area and proceeded to the Shiloh Factory off Maple Street. He exited his vehicle and walked to the tracks where he could see the tail light of the APV. The APV turned around and began traveling toward the officer's location without a headlight on. The operator was traveling very slow as he neared and when he was within 30 yards, the officer activated his flashlight.

Due to the operator's accelerated driving and safety issues Officer Carter sprayed him in the face with pepper mace. He then stepped to the side to get out of the way and yelled at him to stop. The operator did not comply with the order and began accelerating away. He was again ordered to stop and did not comply. When the pepper spay took effect the operator stopped and Officer Carter assisted him off the APV. He was transported to the WPD where he was treated for the pepper spray exposure.

* June 7, 12:29 p.m.: Police were dispatched to a North Main Street residence in reference to a sick raccoon. Upon arrival the raccoon was snared and taken to the Street Department where it was put down.

* June 7, 3:40 p.m.: A man came to the WPD to report his bike had been stolen from his Prospect Street residence. There are no suspects at this time.

* June 7, 3:41 p.m.: Two men came to the WPD to file a complaint against another man. In the complaint the man stated that while he was at Whitney's Gas Station the male confronted him and told him he was going to beat him. The man further stated he left, picked up his friend and came to the station. The man gave a written statement but didn't want to pursue any charges. He did ask that Officer Carter speak with the male and inform him to leave them alone. The officer made contact with the male and informed him to stay away from both men; the male stated he understood.

* June 7, 9:49 p.m.: Police were dispatched to a Barker Street residence in reference to vandalism to a parked vehicle. Upon arrival Officer Aviles observed a vehicle with a windshield smashed from the outside in as well as additional damage to the hood and driver's side. A man stated that he witnessed a male standing on the hood of the vehicle while kicking the windshield causing it to shatter. It was at this time the officer tried to make contact with the owner of the vehicle but he was no longer at the residence. Contact was made by cellphone but the owner refused to return. It was later learned that the owner of the vehicle was not on the phone but was talking through his friend. Police went to Walden Apartments and spoke with the vehicle owner. The owner changed his mind about filing charges along with two others who were assaulted by a male. Charges have been prepared for the owner to sign in reference to the damage to his vehicle. Additional charges for menacing have been prepared for the two subjects in reference to the assault they received from a male. Additional charges may be pending.

* June 8, 4:05 p.m.: A woman came to the WPD and presented a set of keys that were found at the fairgrounds. She stated that there had been a horse show and the keys were at her booth. The keys were tagged and placed into an evidence locker.