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BRONX TIMES REPORTER, A 10 UGUST 9-15, 2019 BTR
RESIDENTS MOURN TRAGIC DEATH OF TWINS
Mourners placed fl owers, candles and stuffed animals close to where twins died
while locked in a parked car on Kingsbridge Avenue and Kingsbridge Terraces. A
wake was held Friday, August 2 for the twin babies one-year-old Luna and Phoenix
Rodriguez who died after being left inside a hot car on Friday, July 26. The father,
39-year-old Juan Rodriguez, told police he dropped off his four-year-old son before
heading to work at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center, but forgot that the twins
were inside the car on a sweltering hot day. He returned to his car after work and
started driving away before noticing his children, lifeless and foaming at the mouth.
Police said he pulled over and screamed for help. Rodriguez has been released on
bail. Photo by Edwin Soto
BY TONY SALIMBENE
Sunday, September
15 begins our regular
Post 253 meetings again
at ATNY, American
Turner’s. Usual time.
Also, there will be
a 10 a.m. Mass that day
at St. Frances de Chantal
Church in honor of those lost at the
9/11 attacks on our country. A procession
for a wreath presentation down to
the Redwood Club follows.
I imagine 9/11 will be observed at
the FDNY community memorial on
East Tremont Avenue that evening, as
per tradition.
Hope everyone had a great time at
the Interclub Races, congrats to all the
amazing swimmers.
What an honor to
get the ‘street overlay’
(sign) for Dr. Paul G.
of Post 620. We can do
more than just erecting
a sign by remembering
and emulating
his dedication to the
American Legion. As
someone said, he was one of the good
guys.
A day in history as President
Trump signed the LEGION Act during
our 100th, changing and modernizing
our membership criteria as requested.
More info to follow.
Until next time: We are not on summer
break when it comes to helping
comrade veterans. Help out where and
when you can. Please join.
A suspect in the 44th Precinct for grand larceny.
DCPI
Two females accused of assaulting a transit worker in the 47th Precinct. DCPI
41st Precinct
The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance
to identify the male depicted in the attached photo
who is wanted for questioning in connection to an
assault.
It was reported to police that on Monday, July 29
at approximately 10:05 p.m., a unidentified male did
approach a 23-year-old male victim while standing
in front of 982 Prospect Avenue and fired one shot,
striking the victim on the right side of the rib cage.
The male subject fled on foot to parts unknown. The
victim was removed to Lincoln Hospital in stable
condition. There were no other injuries reported as
a result of this incident.
The subject is described as a male Black, approximately
16-years-old; last seen wearing a white
t-shirt with dark stripes, dark shorts, white and
black sneakers and a dark Du-rag or cap.
42nd Precinct
The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance
identifying the male wanted for questioning in connection
to a grand larceny.
It was reported to the police that on Wednesday,
July 10 at approximately 11:15 p.m., in front of
830 E. 163rd Street, a 24-year-old victim secured
his electric scooter in front of the location.
A short time later, an unknown male individual
approached the scooter, broke the lock securing the
scooter and fled with the scooter to parts unknown.
The vehicle is described as a 2012 Toyota scooter
that is red and black in color. The scooter had an
estimated value of $1,200.
The individuals are described as a male Hispanic,
approximately 20-30 years of age, last seen
wearing a white shirt and dark pants.
44th Precinct
On Tuesday August 6 at approximately 2:45
p.m., police responded to a 911 call for a male shot
inside of 1103 Sheridan Avenue. Upon arrival, police
discovered a 18-year-old male in the bedroom with
a gunshot wound to the chest. EMS responded and
transported the victim to Lincoln Hospital where he
was pronounced deceased. A 21-year-old male was
taken into custody and a weapon was recovered at
the scene.
The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance
in identifying an male that entered the yard of a residence
in the vicinity of Wilder Avenue and Strang
Avenue through an open gate on Thursday, August
1 at approximately 2:30 a.m. The male proceeded
to then enter the garage of the residence, at which
time a security camera alarm activated. Upon hearing
the alarm, the male fled on Wilder Avenue without
any property.
47th Precinct
The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance
identifying the females depicted in the attached
photo wanted for questioning in connection to an
assault.
It was reported to police that on Friday, July 12
at approximately 7:40 p.m., a 27-year-old female
victim was inside the elevator at the Gun Hill Road
subway station when she was involved in a verbal
dispute with two other unidentified females.
One of the females proceeded to punch the victim
in the face and pull her hair.
The victim sustained minor injuries and the females
fled the station in unknown direction.
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