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August 5, 2014
To: The Honorable Mayor Supron
Members of the Board of Trustees
Village of Cayuga Heights
Re: Report of the Police Department for July, 2014
In the month of July the police department received 391 calls for service. In addition to these calls, 85 uniform
traffic tickets were issued and 4 parking violations were cited. A breakdown of the calls for service is as follows:
3 felony complaints were reported, 1 for Robbery and 2 for Burglary. The robbery ensued when a resident returned
home during an attempted burglary of his home. The suspect then displayed a handgun and demanded the
resident’s wallet and phone be given. The suspect fled on foot and the investigation is ongoing. In the first
burglary incident the resident reported that their unlocked home had been entered while they were away during the
day. Items reported missing were a safe and its contents including cash, coins and personal documentation. There
are no suspects at this time. The second reported burglary involves a resident stating that someone had forcefully
entered their home, however no items were reported missing and the officer did not observe any signs that entry
had been gained.
8 misdemeanor incidents were handled including 3 for fraud and 5 for vehicle and traffic. The fraud complaints
consisted of residents reporting that their bank or credit card accounts had been accessed and purchases had been
made. The residents were reimbursed by their banks and they have been advised to make changes in their accounts
so as to avoid future issues. The vehicle and traffic incidents occurred during traffic stops. On 3 of the traffic
stops the drivers were found to be driving while intoxicated and charges were filed. In the 2 remaining incidents, 1
driver was found to be driving a vehicle with a suspended registration and the other driver was found to be
operating a vehicle while their license was suspended. Both drivers were issued traffic tickets.
There were 2 penal law violations reported. 1 incident of harassment involved a subject making verbal and physical
advances toward a coworker. All parties were interviewed and no charges were sought. Also, 1 incident of trespass
was handled. A resident reported that their unsecured vehicle had been entered and gone through overnight. No
items were reported missing.
5 reports of local law violations were handled including 2 for In the Park after Hours, 3 for Unlawful Soliciting.
While on patrol on two different occasions, officers found subjects to be loitering in Sunset Park after hours. Four
persons were issued appearance tickets for the violation. 3 Complaints of persons selling products or services door
to door, including meat, magazines, and driveway sealing were received. Officers were able to make contact with
each subject and inform them of the Village Ordinance which requires them to register with the Village Offices
before soliciting within the Village.
There were 5 Motor vehicle accidents investigated, none involving deer.
1 other deer incident was reported as an injured deer that had fled the location upon officer’s arrival.
In summary, 10 persons were arrested and the following 13 charges were filed: 3- Driving While Intoxicated, 2-
Driving with .08 of 1% of Alcohol, 1-Aggravated DWI .18 of 1% of Alcohol, 4-LL In the Park after Hours, 1-
Suspended Registration, 1-Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and 1-Taken into Custody
Mentally Ill
Over the course of this month police department members took part in the following trainings and events: On
Tuesday the 1st Officers took part in department long gun training.
The full time officers worked a total of 103.5 hours of overtime and the part time officers worked a total of 179.5
hours.
Sincerely,
Chief James Steinmetz