NEW CHIEF IN BUSHWICK Maddrey Meets 83rd Council; Commander Reports Crime Drop Deputy Chief Jeffrey Maddrey took over for Chief Gerald Nelson who retired from the position on Feb. 13 after 41 years of service to the Bushwick community. (See Page 10 for more information). Deputy Inspector Maximo Tolentino, the 83rd Precinct’s commanding officer, introduced Chief Maddrey to the council to a round of applause. Maddrey went on to list his credentials to the council and what the community can expect from him, and what he expects from the community. Maddrey previously served as commander of Brooklyn North Housing Bureau and the 73rd and 75th precincts, and held many other positions within the NYPD. “I want you to hold me accountable,” Maddrey told those in attendance. He wants the community to be open with him and reach out to him so he can better do his job. “I need some homework ... you have to give some form of direction so we can give you the proper service,” he said. “As I go along my journey in Brooklyn North, I’m going to demand my cops treat everyone in here with respect ... but I’m demanding the same thing from everyone. I need you to treat the cops with respect.” Crime report During the previous 28-day period, Tolentino reported, the 83rd Precinct is down from 126 crimes compared to 152, for a 17.1 percent decrease in total crimes. “We are down in burglaries, we are down in grand larcenies, we are down in auto thefts,” Tolentino said. For the year-to-date, the 83rd precinct is down in total crime compared to 2014. Although things are going well, Tolentino did mention that he and his officers can work on improving DWI arrests and arrests for people driving with suspended licences. Another area of concern for Tolentino is graffiti. Recent graffiti cleanups have proven successful, but some of the previously cleaned locations are getting re-tagged. “We are going to have to find a better solution to our problem,” Tolentino said. Cops of the month Two police officers were honored as Cops of the Month for recently cuffing a gun-toting suspect. Police Officers Ryan Giuffre and Eddie Fackler of the Conditions Team arrested a male suspect after he was observed with a handgun on Wilson Avenue on Feb. 12. The arrested man was a known drug dealer and admitted he was going to commit a robbery in the area. “This is how we reduce crime,” Tolentino said. “When they go out and pick up the individuals with the guns just about to commit a crime, and stop it before it happens, that’s fantastic police work.” The officers received plaques donated by the Times Newsweekly. story and photo by Anthony Giudice Tuesday night’s 83rd Precinct Community Council meeting in Bushwick featured a visit by the new NYPD Patrol Borough Brooklyn North chief and a report on a recent crime drop. The two recipients of the Cop of the Month Award for the 83rd Precinct posing with their plaques. Pictured from left to right are: 83rd Precinct’s commanding officer, Deputy Inspector Maximo Tolentino; P.O. Eddie Fackler; P.O. Ryan Giuffre; 83rd Precinct Community Council President, Barbara Smith; Lt. David Poggioli, the precinct’s special operations coordinator; and Capt. Joseph Profeta, executive officer. TIMES, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 • 6 MARK V. BURKE,MD, PC 87-47 Myrtle Avenue Glendale, NY 11385 PROVIDING PRIMARY & PREVENTATIVE CARE •Flu Shots •Physical Exams •Diabetes Management •Minor Surgery •Asthma Care •Wellness •On Site Lab •Hypertension Dr. Burke has been serving the Glendale community for 7 years, providing the highest quality medical care to all of his patients. ©Times Newsweekly - 2014 - DR.BURKE FAST APPOINTMENTS WALK-INS WELCOME MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED “Specializing in the care of the elderly.” CALL FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY! 718-849-8609 Office We Accept Workman’s Compensation Patients GOT A TOOTHACHE? Need it fixed fast at your convenience? Want quality work at an affordable price? Want clean and sterilized instruments...guaranteed? THEN YOU WANT... Dr. Santa LoCascio ©Times Newsweekly - 2014- DR.^LOCASCIO Try Our New Plan Complete Cleaning Package $9900 (Including X-Rays & Exams) Any Filling, Extraction Or Emergency Visit $9900 We Also Accept Most Insurances. Providing Dental Care For The Entire Family For Over 20 Years Dr. Santa LoCascio D.D.S., P.C. 70-16 Fresh Pond Rd.,Ridgewood, NY 1-718-628-6588 Like Us On Facebook
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