2010-05-05 / Police Blotter

Paint-ball shooters near playground advised

(Editor’s note: The Bee’s police blotter is a sampling of unusual, sometimes humorous calls received by the New York State Police and Erie County Sheriff’s Department. It is not intended to be a complete record of all incidents reported.)

Saturday, April 24

• Criminal mischief was reported in a Transit Road parking lot. A car was damaged.

• An underage drinking party was reported on Transit Road, but the report was unfounded.

• A fire that destroyed a shed was reported on Tonawanda Creek Road. The cause is still under investigation.

• Disorderly persons were reported shooting paint balls near a playground. They were advised.

Sunday, April 25

• A disabled child was reported missing from a Transit Road store. He was found a short time later.

• A property damage accident was reported on Manchester Park. A car struck a median and damaged shrubbery.

• Two cars were involved in an injury accident investigated on Transit Road. One driver was transported to the hospital.

Monday, April 26

• A larceny of a bicycle was reported on Martin Road.

• Customer trouble was reported at a Transit Road store. The parties were advised.

Tuesday, April 27

• A Clarence teenager was charged with possession of marijuana when it was found on him on Main Street. He was released on an appearance ticket.

• A road-rage incident was reported on Shimerville Road. Both drivers were advised.

• A 911 hang-up call was investigated on Miles Road. A child was playing with the phone.

• Erratic operation was reported on Main Street. The car was stopped, and the driver was advised.

Wednesday, April 28

• Criminal mischief was reported on Main Street after mailboxes were damaged.

• A Goodrich Road resident reported receiving annoying text messages. The suspect was contacted by patrol and advised.

• A young child was found wandering on County Road. he was returned to his mother, and she was advised.

Thursday, April 29

• A Clarence woman was charged with driving while her license was suspended when she was stopped on Main Street. She was released on appearance tickets.

• The parties were advised after a disturbance was reported on Greiner Road.

• A suspicious person was reported on Maple Road. He was intoxicated and taken home.

Friday, April 30

• A disturbance was reported in a Transit Road parking lot. The subjects left before patrol arrived.

• Patrol assisted a disabled motorist on Transit Road.

• Disorderly youths were reported on Lakemont Court. They were advised.

• A personal injury accident was investigated at Transit and County roads. Four cars were involved, and one driver was transported to the hospital.

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