POTSDAM POLICE DEPARTMENT BLOTTER

Approved by: Officer Benson Date: 8/23/14

Name:
Peter J. Atkinson
Age: 26
City/Town/Village Potsdam State NY
Date: 8/23/14
Charge: Failure to Keep Right
DWI
Aggravated DWI
Time: 2:51 am
Location: Clarkson Avenue
Release/Return: Potsdam Village Court on September 12
th
, 2014 at 9:30 am
Narrative The above listed subject was arrested on the above listed charges after patrol
observed the vehicle he was operating pass over the yellow solid line into the
oncoming lane of travel. Further investigation revealed Atkinson to have a BAC
of .26%. Subject released on Appearance Tickets to appear again on the above
listed date and time.

Name:
Robert M. Gay
Age: 26
City/Town/Village Potsdam State NY
Date: 8/23/14
Charge: Criminal Mischief 4
th
Intent to damage property Time: 4:19 PM
Location: McDonalds parking lot
Release/Return: Potsdam Village Court Arraignment on this date. Subject was released to
reappear at a later date.
Narrative The above listed was charged after breaking a vehicle window during domestic
dispute.

0011 Patrols responded to a business on Market St. for a subject refusing to leave.

0114 Patrol completed a traffic stop on Market Street. A verbal warning was issued.

0144 Patrols responded to Market Street near McDonalds for a report of a suspicious person.

0209 Patrol completed a traffic stop on Lawrence Avenue. A verbal warning was issued.

0222 Patrol completed a traffic stop on Market Street. A verbal warning was issued.

0232 Patrols responded for a report of a fight on Market Street. All involved parties refused
prosecution.

0251 Patrol completed a traffic stop on Clarkson Avenue. Arrest made.

0532 Potsdam Rescue dispatched for Mutual Aid to Norfolk Rescue.

0854 Patrols dispatched to a residential alarm on Lawrence Avenue.

0909 Report of a lost iPhone 4 white with pink case that has rhinestones on it

0941 Patrol assisted with serving a No Trespass order

1051 Patrol responded to a property damage accident on Willow Street.

1121 Patrol completed a traffic stop on Sandstone Drive. The operator, Yamin Wang of Potsdam, was
issued traffic summons for Traffic Device Violation and Motor Vehicle License violation;
returnable in Potsdam Village Court 09/05/2014 at 0830.
1229 Patrol responded to a hit and run accident in the Prosh parking lot.

1410 Patrol requested to respond to T & R Wine and Liquor for a fake ID. Brendan J. Brady, 18 of
Massachusetts, was issued an Appearance Ticket for attempt to purchase alcohol through
fraudulent means; returnable in Potsdam Village Court on September 12, 2014.

1415 Lost Property: Report of a lost wallet with contents.

1448 Patrol completed a traffic stop in the Prosh parking lot. A verbal warning was issued.

1512 Report of a hit and run accident that occurred earlier in the day. Investigation continues.

1619 Report of a Domestic Incident. Arrest made.

1705 Report of a gas drive off at a local gas station. Investigation continues

1822 Report of a disorderly patient at Canton Potsdam Hospital.

2102 Patrol responded to the intersections of Clarkson Ave., Maple St., Sandstone Dr. and Pine St. for
removal of debris in the street.

2138 Patrols responded to Clarkson University to assist Clarkson Security with uncooperative
individuals. Subjects left area prior to patrols arrival.

2204 Patrol responded to Pierrepont Ave. for a noise complaint.

2223 Patrol completed a traffic stop on Island Street. A verbal warning was issued.

2229 Patrol issued a verbal warning to a subject for violation of Local Ordinance for Open Container.

2245 Patrol completed a traffic stop on Pine Street. A verbal warning was issued.

2251 Patrol completed a traffic stop on Clarkson Avenue. Juan D. Merchan, (20) of Newark, N.J. was
issued a Uniform Traffic Ticket for No/Inadequate headlamp, returnable to Potsdam Village Court
on September 12
th
, 2014 at 8:30 am.

2305 Patrol responded to a noise complaint on Waverly St.