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December 3, 2014
To: The Honorable Mayor Supron
Members of the Board of Trustees
Village of Cayuga Heights
Re: Report of the Police Department for November, 2014
In the month of November the police department received 354 calls for service. In addition to these calls, 100
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 handled. Of these 3 complaints one involved a murder incident. The suspect was taken
into custody and charged with Murder 2nd. The investigation into this incident is ongoing. In addition, 2 burglary
complaints were filed. In both incidents, entry was gained through a window. Items reported missing included
electronic and computer related products. There are no suspects or leads in these cases.
5 misdemeanor complaints were received including 4 for Theft and 1 for Fraud. All of the theft complaints
consisted of residents reporting that their unsecured vehicles had been entered and rifled through in the evening
hours. Change and money related items were reported missing. These incidents are still being investigated. The
complaint of fraud involved a resident stating that an unknown person had made purchases under her credit card
account. The bank was able to cancel the charges and further action was taken for the resident’s account to be
secure.
5 Vehicle and Traffic stops led to the following misdemeanor charges: 1 charge of Driving While Intoxicated, 1
charge of Driving without Interlock Device, 1 charge of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Vehicle 2 nd, 3
charges of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Vehicle 3rd, and 2 charges of suspended or revoked registration.
1 penal law violations for Trespass was reported. A resident reported that their unsecured vehicle had been entered
in the overnight hours; no items were reported missing. This incident is being investigated in association with the
theft from motor vehicle complaints.
3 Local Law violations were investigated. The first was said to be coming from a loud party in the area. The on
duty officer responded to the location and found the tenant to be in violation of the Village’s Local Law . The
tenant was issued a citation for Noise-Party/Social Event/Gathering. The second was for a loose dog. The
complainant turned the dog into CHPD as the owner was responding to the department to report the animal missing.
The owner was issued a citation for violation of the Village’s Dog Control Law. Finally, Officers issued citations
for the Village’s Local Law In the Park After Hours to 3 individuals who were found to be in Sunset Park during
the hours it is posted as closed.
After investigation of 2 medical calls 2 subjects were taken into custody and transported to a local health care
facility under the Mental Hygiene Law.
There were 5 Motor vehicle accidents investigated, one involving deer.
1 other incident involving deer was reported. A deer was observed by a resident as having injured hind legs. The
deer was dispatched by the responding officer and was disposed of by the Department of Public Works.
In summary, 12 persons were arrested and the following 15 charges were filed: 1- DWI, 1-Interlock Device
Violation, 2-Suspended Registration, 3-Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd, 1-Aggravated
Unlicensed Operation 2nd, 1-LL Noise/Party/Social Gathering, 3-LL In the Park After Hours, and 2-Taken into
Custody Mentally Ill.
The Cayuga Heights Police Department has been awarded the title of Small Agency of The Year for 2014. Officer
Brandon Manheim is being recognized as the Small Agency Outstanding Officer of The Year for 2014 as well. A
celebratory luncheon is being held on December 5th at the Ramada Inn.
The full time officers worked a total of 71 hours of overtime and the part time officers worked a total of 151 hours.
Sincerely,
Chief James Steinmetz