21 • TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2015 NYPD Community Affairs Boss Meets 102nd Pct. Council In Rich. Hill -CONTINUED FROM PG. 7- residents, under her purview. The position itself posed unique challenges. “There is a disproportionate amount of crime in public housing,” she explained. Jaffe was promoted to the city’s Community Affairs Bureau Chief nearly 10 months ago. She regards her work as Housing Bureau Chief as a “wonderful segue” into her current position. According to Jaffe, her years spent working closely with public housing residents provided valuable experience in forging trust and bonds with the community at large. As Community Affairs Bureau chief, Jaffe oversees community outreach teams throughout the city, including those helping with immigration and LGBT issues. The bureau also oversees several Community Affairs Units, such as the Crime Prevention Division and the Juvenile Justice Division, which monitors social media for inappropriate behavior or threats toward minors. Chief Jaffe urged residents to subscribe to the NYPD Community Affairs Bureau email list so that they could be kept in the loop in terms of breaking news or events in their area. The list disseminates information such as crime updates, weather warnings and deployment plans according to the subscriber’s zip code. To enroll, Jaffe invited interested residents to text “NYPD” to 22828 on cell phones and smart phones. Local crime Sautner reported a decrease of 9 percent in major crimes for 2014. “We had a pretty good year in the 102,” he stated, “There were significant decreases in robberies and felony assaults.” However, Sautner explained that car thefts and automobilerelated grand larcenies remain “a prevalent problem” for the precinct. According to Sautner, the precinct saw an increase of four auto thefts in 2014 compared to the previous year. He explained that the crime is problematic in Queens South as nearby expressways often provide a quick and easy escape for car thieves. In an attempt to combat this crime, the precinct created deployment plans and dispatched officers, auxiliary forces and civilian patrols to problematic areas. According to Sautner, thieves have been targeting older model Ford Econolines, Grand Voyagers and Caravans. Martin Colberg, the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association (WRBA) president, inquired about a recent burglary rash in Woodhaven. According to Colberg, three homes were burglarized in a two-week time span back in November. Sautner explained that he would look into the crimes and share the information. Welcoming new officers Six rookie officers were recently assigned to the 102nd Precinct on Dec. 30, 2014. The officers will complete six months of on the job training at the precinct, including rotating shifts, platoons and patrols, before being incorporated into the daily roster. Sautner spoke highly of the new officers and was impressed by their accomplishments. “They’re doing an excellent job and we’re happy to have them on board,” he stated. The deputy inspector explained that the officers have “high energy” and are “not shy,” adding that they have already had a vital impact in helping commands and making arrests. The six officers have also become part of the precinct’s peer program. Cops of the month Police Officers Annemarie Tyrie and Eric Contreras were both honored with Cop of the Month Awards for their efforts in thwarting a robbery in progress last month. Reportedly, Tyrie and Contreras were called to a residence on 126th Street and 85th Avenue in Kew Gardens where they observed the suspect in the act of burglarizing the home. The suspect fled when the officers approached and a foot pursuit ensued. The officers were able to apprehend the perpetrator and recover the stolen items. Sautner commended the officers for their bravery and quick thinking. “They used great tactics and were proactive,” he said. The deputy inspector and Latchman Budhai, precinct council president, presented Tyrie and Contreras with plaques donated by the Times Newsweekly. Remembering the fallen Sautner took a moment to remember and honor slain Detectives Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu. “The NYPD family has suffered a horrific tragedy with the deaths of Officers Ramos and Liu,” he stated. “They were killed just because they wore a blue shirt. Nobody deserves what happened to those officers.” Sautner, a veteran of the force with over two decades of service, was deeply affected by the crime. “This was the worst tragedy I’ve ever saw,” he said. “The city is in need of healing.” Sautner thanked residents and community leaders for their outpouring of kindness and concern in the wake of the officers’ deaths. “We appreciate the overwhelming support,” he added. * * * The 102nd Precinct Community Council meets on the third Wednesday each month at 7 p.m. at the Richmond Hill library, located at 118-15 Hillside Ave. For more information, call the 102nd Precinct Community Affairs Unit at 1-718-805-3215. Big Apartment Bldg. Going Up In Ridgewood -CONTINUED FROM PG. 1- In 2013, the state Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) launched investigations into possible contamination at the former Philru site in advance of including the location in a Brownfield renovation program. Owners of declared Brownfields are provided with financial incentives for redevelopment if they first remove any contamination found on the property. Mitchell Rutter, founder of Essex Capital, told Crains New York in a Jan. 27 article that the company hoped to set rents below market rates found for similar apartments in Williamsburg and Manhattan. There was no mention of whether the plans included any affordable housing. The Times Newsweekly reached out to Essex Capital for comment, but our requests were denied prior to press time Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 28. CK Students Attend DC March For Life HHAAVVEE YYOOUU CCHHEECCKKEEDD YYOOUURR CCHHILLDD’’SS HHOOMMEEWWOORRKK TTOODDAAYY?? 104th Precinct Blotter Sutt, at Long Island Expressway and 75th Street, for criminal trespass, by Det. Wright. (Beat 3) Stanislaw Choinski, at Myrtle Avenue, for petit larceny, by P.O. Florio. (Beat 5) Chayam D. Adamezabreu, at 70th Avenue and Otto Road, for aggravated unlicensed operator, by P.O. Loiodice. Jan. 22: (Beat 14) Michael F. Goluth, at Fresh Pond Road and 60th Street, for aggravated unlicensed operator, by P.O. Lewis. (Beat 13) Carl Slater Jr., at Metropolitan and Woodward avenues, for DWI, by P.O. Frevola. (Beat 10) Marc Miller, at Grand Avenue, for assault, by Det. Diaquoi. (Beat 4) Daritza V. Soto, at 64-02 Catalpa Ave., for filing a false report, by P.O. Mathelier- Potter. (Beat 4) Christopher Rund, at 64-02 Catalpa Ave., for menacing, by Det. Lodato. Jan. 23: (Beat 12) Tyrus Creer, at 77th Place, for assault, by P.O. Pellot. (Beat 12) Alexis Faubion, at 77th Place, for assault, by P.O. Pellot. (Beat 2) Raymond A. Saed, at Woodward Avenue, for criminal possession of a weapon, by P.O. Christian. (Beat 3) Julian Jones, at Myrtle Avenue, for petit larceny, by P.O. Farinaccio. (Beat 13) Christian Santiago, at Metropolitan Avenue, for criminal trespass, by P.O. Arlotta. (Beat 13) Ruben Bracetty, at Metropolitan Avenue, for menacing, by P.O. Arlotta. Jan. 24: (Beat 15) Favian Nunink, at Seneca and Gates avenues, for violation of a local law, by P.O. Pellot. (Beat 15) Daniel M. Rollins, at Harman Street, for assault, by Det. Lundy. (Beat 16) Andre D. Raphael Jr., at Margaret Place, for filing a false report, by P.O. Rodriguez. Jan. 25: (Beat 15) Piotr R. Janczak, at Linden Street, for assault, by P.O. Taveras. (Beat 2) Jose M. Padilla, at Palmetto Street, for assault, by P.O. Maksimiuk. (Beat 3) Silverio M. Capellan, at George Street and Cypress Avenue, for aggravated unlicensed operator, by P.O. Malik. (Beat 15) Byron Barcecho, at Seneca Avenue, for assault, by P.O. Singh. (Beat 15) Jose Lebron, at Woodward Avenue, for criminal contempt, by P.O. Steiger. (Beat 15) Orlando Peralta, at Greene Avenue, for filing a false report, by P.O. Daquet. The 104th Precinct, located at 64-02 Catalpa Ave. in Ridgewood, can be reached by phone at 1-718- 386-3004. To report an emergency or a crime in progress, call 911 immediately. Quality of life matters, such as noise or a blocked driveway, should be reported to 311. It was noted that the charges against the persons listed in this blotter are accusations and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 10- More than 20 students from Christ the King High School went to Washington D.C. last Thursday, Jan. 22, to participate in the March for Life. The annual march marks the anniversary of the US Supreme Court’s 1973 decision in the controversial Roe v. Wade case regarding legalized abortion. www.timesnewsweekly.com
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