12 THE QUEENS COURIER • APRIL 4, 2013 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com s police beat COMPILED BY TONIA N. CIMINO 108 PRECINCT LIC, Sunnyside, Woodside Marijuana seized On April 2, members of the NYPD recovered marijuana plants, lamps and growing equipment from inside of 11-27 44th Road in the confines of the 108 Precinct. 110TH PRECINCT Corona & Elmhurst Seek rape suspect Police are searching for a rape suspect, and they’re asking for your help if you’ve seen him. On Monday, April 1, the suspect approached the victim, a 41-yearold threatening to stab her. The suspect forced the victim to a nearby cemetery and proceeded to rape her. The victim was takento an area hospital where she was treated and released. Police say the perp is a Hispanic male, 25-30 years old, 150-175 pounds, with black spiked hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS. 112TH PRECINCT Rego Park and Forest Hills Seek man in subway touch Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted in connection with a forcible touching that occurred on Wednesday, March 13 at the entrance of the Union Turnpike subway station. As the victim, a 22-year-old woman, exited the station, the suspect grabbed her buttocks and fled the location. The suspect is a Hispanic man in his 20s, 5’2”, 160 pounds. 113TH PRECINCT St. Albans, Hollis, Springfield Gardens, South Ozone Park, South Jamaica, Addisleigh Park and Locust Manor Fatal shooting A 21-year-old was shot and killed on Easter Sunday. The incident happened at the intersection of 110th Avenue and 179th Place, where officers found the victim, Roshane Morrison of Jamaica, with a gunshot wound to the torso. EMS also responded to the location and took him to Jamaica Hospital where he was pronounced dead. There are no arrests at this time. The investigation is ongoing. 102, 104, 105, 106, 108, 109, 111 PRECINCTS CITYWIDE ROBBERY PATTERN Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating and apprehending the three suspects wanted in connection with 12 grand larcenies that occurred within View More Neighborhood News QUEENS PROUD Philip Banks new NYPD Chief of Department Absolutely Trophies Awards • Plaques • Engraving • Laminations • Medals • and More….. woman, in the vicinity of Corona Avenue and displayed a knife, AffordABle, depeNdABle ANd profeSSioNAl 47-32 Bell Blvd. • Bayside 718.279.4698 www.absolutelytrophies.com pw@absolutelytrophies.com Serving all five boroughs of NYC Queens. In each incident, the victim is approached by one of the suspects who distracts the victim, usually by informing them that their vehicle has a flat tire. When the victim goes to inspect the damage, the other suspects remove property from the interior of the vehicle. If you have any information, please call police at 800-577-TIPS. BY MAGGIE HAYES mhayes@queenscourier.com A Queens officer has risen in the ranks of the NYPD, and has found himself at the very top. Philip Banks of St. Albans was appointed as the Police Department’s new Chief of Department. The 26- year veteran and current Chief of Community Affairs was officially installed as the NYPD’s highest ranking uniformed officer at a promotion ceremony on Thursday, March 28 at police headquarters, following the retirement of former Chief Joseph Esposito. “Banks has proven himself time and time again to be as outstanding a field commander, adept in managing police personnel and operations, as he has a consummate builder of community relations,” said Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly. Kelly also noted that programs such as the New- Immigrant Outreach and Crime Prevention as well as School Safety and Juvenile Justice Divisions have flourished under Banks’ command. As Chief of Department, Banks will be responsible for all police operations. Banks became a member of the NYPD in 1986, and began his career on patrol in the 81st Precinct. He rose in the ranks from sergeant all the way to assistant chief over the course of two decades, and has served in precincts in both Manhattan and Brooklyn. In 2010, Banks was appointed Chief of Community Affairs. Before his appointment, he served as Commanding Officer of Patrol Borough Manhattan North and also commanded the 79th, 81st and Central Park Precincts. He also served as Executive Officer of Patrol Borough Brooklyn South and of the 73rd Precinct. Before beginning his police career, Banks received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Lincoln University. He graduated in 2001 PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NYPD Philip Banks was recently appointed NYPD Chief of Department, the highest ranking uniformed position of the force. from the Police Management Institution at Columbia University, and also completed advanced management training as well as an executive leaders program in counterterrorism at the Naval Postgraduate School, Center for Homeland Defense and Security. As a member of the NYPD, Banks is following in the footsteps of his father, who is a retired lieutenant. His positions included co-director of the Police Commissioner’s security detail, executive officer in the Bias Crime Unit and commanding officer of the Recruitment Section. NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE AMERICA OPEN FOR ADOPTIONS OVER 300 DOGS, CATS, PUPPIES AND KITTENS AVAILABLE. 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