8 The QUEE NS Courier • december 4, 2014 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com SUSPECT ARRESTED IN VIOLENT ROBBERY OF ELDERLY SUNNYSIDE MAN THE COURIER/ Photo by Angy Altamirano William Eichhorn asks for the community’s help in finding the suspects who robbed him. Former Queens ‘Cop of the Year’ arrested on drug trafficking charges BY ANGY ALTAMIRANO [email protected] @aaltamirano28 Two years ago he was “Cop of the Year,” but on Dec. 1 he was busted in Florida on cocaine trafficking charges, according to police. Philip LeRoy, who received the prestigious award in 2012 by former Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly for his work in the 114th Precinct, was arrested in Florida for attempting to buy 10 kilos of cocaine, published reports said. According to the New York Post, LeRoy was still working in the Queens precinct, but since the arrest he has been suspended. The 28-year-old has been charged with felony weapon possession, trafficking cocaine, and conspiring to traffic the drug, according to records from the Broward County Clerk’s Office. As of press time, LeRoy was awaiting trial in Florida, and his bail is set at $250,000. Photo courtesy of Broward County Sheriff’s Office Philip LeRoy BY CRISTABELLE TUMOLA AND ANGY ALTAMIRANO [email protected] @queenscourier One of the suspects who robbed an 81-yearold man at a Sunnyside ATM after punching him in the face earlier this fall has been arrested, police said. Thomas Fullwood, 29, of the Bronx, has been charged with two counts of robbery in the Oct. 26 incident, according to authorities. William Eichhorn, 81, was approached by two men after he withdrew money from an ATM at the Chase Bank at 46-10 Queens Blvd. about 9:23 a.m. that day. The suspects then punched Eichhorn in the face and stole $100 in cash and a debit card before fleeing the scene, police said. Surveillance footage shows the suspects following Eichhorn, who is legally blind, inside the bank that Sunday morning. The arrest comes after police released several photos of the suspects and offered a $2,000 reward for any information leading to their arrests. The surrounding community, Eichhorn’s family and local officials also came together on Nov. 4 to call for the public’s help in identifying and catching the suspects. Police are still looking for the second suspect, described as a heavy-set black man in his 20s to 30s. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or can text their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.
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