Boy Claims Man Grabbed His Foot As He Was Playing

Saturday, Sept. 19

At 7:12 a.m., a caller reported a landscaping truck was parked on the sidewalk forcing pedestrians into the street.

At 9:07 a.m., a larceny report came in.

At 12:57 p.m., a caller reported a large white truck parked in the area with two men inside. When the caller went out to ask if they needed directions, the truck pulled away. The caller just requested a check of the area.

At 1:47 p.m., a resident reported vandalism to property on Eastman Avenue.

At 4:59 p.m., a daughter reported her mother was attacking her father, trying to wrap a cord around his neck. A woman was placed under arrest.

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At 8:58 p.m., a caller reported their doorbell had been rung, but no one was at the door.

At 9:22 p.m., another caller reported their doorbell had been rung, but no one was at the door.

At 9:24 p.m., a loud party was reported.

At 10:08 p.m., a 13-year-old boy called and reported that his friend was on the swing set at Stanley School when a man approached and grabbed the boy’s foot. Police searched the area, but couldn’t find anyone matching the description.