Drunken man thrown out of bar; mom responds

(Editor's note: The Bee's police blotter is a sampling of unusual, sometimes humorous calls received by the police department. It is not intended to be a complete record of all incidents reported.)

Friday, June 20

• A Sundridge Drive resident complained that he loaned his vehicle, a Hummer, to his nephew, who was celebrating his birthday, and the nephew was late returning it.

• A group of youths was blocking a school bus from driving down North Ellicott Street. A young boy had reportedly dropped his pants but was believed to be wearing something underneath.

• A hair salon on Maple Road reported an irate customer who arrived late, and when told she could not have an appointment, started swearing and refused to leave. The woman left after 25 minutes, and police located her nearby. She was advised about her conduct and told not to return to the salon.

• A woman complained that someone was yelling at her about her driving on Sheridan Drive.

Saturday, June 21

• Someone reported a car that had been vandalized on Niagara Falls Boulevard with dog food.

• Police were called to Patton Place about several people yelling in a back yard. Police located adult hot-tubbers who were advised to quiet down or go indoors.

• Someone called to report four youths who were standing in the lobby of a Main Street bank and appeared to be "up to no good." They told police they were waiting for a ride and trying to avoid the rain.

Sunday, June 22

• An intoxicated man complained that he was being harassed at a hotel bar on Millersport Highway. He stated that he had been kicked out and wanted to go home, but his designated driver was inside. He was escorted to his room by his mom.

• A man was reportedly driving while smoking a bong on North Long Street.

• A motorist on North French Road reportedly witnessed two other cars that were racing. Then both cars stopped, and a person in one of the cars jumped out and punched the other. Both cars proceeded on North French.

Monday, June 23

• A Darwin Drive resident complained that he found ketchup all over his garage door.

• Police were called about harassment on Oxford Avenue. One resident reportedly walked by another and "gave her a look."

Tuesday, June 24

• Police were called to a Sheridan Drive gas station about stolen gum. A man approximately 20 years old took a pocketful of bubble gum valued at $4.

• A North French Road resident complained that a raccoon was living in the attic, and he didn't know how long it had been up there.

• A medical facility on Niagara Falls Boulevard reported that a man paid for a $2,798 procedure with a stolen credit card.

• A man called from St. Rita's Lane to report that people were feeding the ducks, and he was mad because the feed also attracts mice. He also complained of a dead duck.

Wednesday, June 25

• A woman was reportedly throwing loaves of bread into a parking lot on North Bailey Avenue. The caller said it is an ongoing problem.

• A man reported that he drove by Garrison Park and saw a teen on the teeter-totter in his underwear. Patrols reported that everyone on the playground had their clothes on. They spoke with a boy with a matching description, who admitted to taking his jeans off earlier when they were wet from swimming.

Thursday, June 26

• A woman called police to complain that her husband shut off the power on Manning Road, and she can't set the alarm for work. He was reportedly intoxicated, and both were advised.

• An Amberwood Drive resident complained that the pool filter had been tampered with during the night.