10 times • SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com 104th Precinct Ridgewood, Glendale, Middle Village and Maspeth Glendale purse snatcher locked up on high bail A Woodside man is locked up on high bail for robbing a woman in broad daylight in Glendale last week, prosecutors announced. According to the criminal complaint provided by the Queens District Attorney’s office, August M. Watkins, 43, was arrested for knocking down a 61-year-old victim, stealing her purse, and resisting arrest once officers from the 104th Precinct caught up with him. The complaint states that Watkins jumped out at the victim — Danuta Targonska — at the intersection of 88th Street and 76th Avenue at 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 21, and yelled at her to give him money. When Targonska told him that she did not have any money, Watkins smacked her on the right side of her Compiled By Anthony Giudice and Robert Pozarycki head, knocking her to the ground, causing redness to her right wrist, substantial pain to her head and swelling to her left elbow. Watkins then grabbed the victim’s purse and fled the location, the complaint continued. Targonska told officers that her purse contained her wallet which had her debit card, approximately $1,110 in cash, several credit cards and her New York State ID. As officers tried to place Watkins under arrest, he flailed his arms and pushed the arresting officer to avoid being handcuffed, the complaint stated. Watkins was arraigned on Sept. 22 in front of Judge Peter Vallone Jr. on charges of second degree robbery and resisting arrest. Vallone Jr. set bail at $500,000, and Watkins’ next court date is Friday, Oct. 7. Failed bank robber sought in Elmhurst The NYPD released a security camera image of a suspect who failed in his quest to rob an Elmhurst bank earlier this month. Authorities said the caper occurred at 2:20 p.m. on Sept. 9 inside the Citibank located at 87-11 Queens Blvd., adjacent to Queens Place shopping center. According to police, the perpetrator walked into the branch, approached the counter and handed a teller a demand note. Seconds later, the suspect fled the location empty-handed. The incident was reported to the 110th Precinct; no injuries were reported, and no money was missing. Police describe the suspect as a Hispanic male between 30 and 35 years of age with a light complexion, standing 5 foot 9 inches tall and weighing 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue baseball hat, a striped shirt, blue jeans and black sneakers. Anyone with information regarding the perpetrator’s whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 8 0 0 - 5 7 7 - TIPS, visit their website or send a text message to 274637 (CRIMES), then enter TIP577. All calls and messages are kept confidential. Persons arrested in recent police actions as reported by the 104th Precinct include the following: Sept. 19: (Beat 14) Evangelist Rodriguez, at 62nd Street and Metropolitan Avenue, for DWI, by P.O. Prizeman. Sept. 20: (Beat 4) Christopher Prieto, at 64-02 Catalpa Ave., for petit larceny, by Det. Williams. (Beat 4) Christian Cleto, at 64-02 Catalpa Ave., GRAFFITI VANDALISM IS A CRIME Help the NYPD fight it Report past vandalism to 311 Report vandalism in progress to 911 for robbery, by Det. Moon. (Beat 4) Victoriano Amoro, at 64-02 Catalpa Ave., forassault, by P.O. Bublin. (Beat 15) Leszek Starzynski, at Woodward Avenue and Grove Street, for DWI, by P.O. Santos Sept. 21: (Beat 3) Adalberto Rodriguez, at Seneca and Myrtle avenues, for petit larceny, by P.O. Marinacci. (Beat 9) John Tzilvekis, at Jay Avenue and Hamilton Place, for aggravated unlicensed operator, by P.O. Simone. (Beat 2) Ryan M. Hollett, at Cornelia Street and Seneca Avenue, for criminal possession of a weapon, by Det. Wright. Sept. 22: (Beat 13) Michael Feathers, at 56th Street and Arnold Avenue, for possession of burglar’s tools, by P.O. Valdez. Sept. 23: (Beat 2) Curtis Story, at Fairview Avenue, for criminal mischief, by P.O. Khan. (Beat 2) Tomascz Szczypior, at Woodward Aveue, for criminal mischief, by P.O. Galatioto. Sept. 24: (Beat 2) Maryanne Lertlaksana, at Gates Avenue, for grand larceny, by P.O. Nisbett. (Beat 3) Terrance Carroll, at Myrtle Avenue, for robbery, by P.O. Bartichek. (Beat 10) Rajesh Khan, at Bleecker Street and 60th Place, for aggravated unlicensed operator, by P.O. McCoy Sept. 25: (Beat 14) Luis Rivera, at Metropolitan Avenue, for petit larceny, by P.O. McCoy. (Beat 6) Moreno Octavio, at 78th Street, for criminal mischief, by P.O. Portoles. (Beat 15) Gamal Zindary, at Cypress Avenue and Bleecker Street, for forcible touching, by P.O. Oliveri. The 104th Precinct, located at 64-02 Catalpa Ave., can be reached by calling 1-718-386-3004. It was noted that all criminal charges are accusations and all persons listed in this blotter are presumed innocent until proven 104 Precinct Blotter • Masonry “When Only The Best Will Do!” Great Quality, Fair Pricing! 110th Precinct Corona and Elmhurst police beat Screenshot via NYPD Screenshot via NYPD
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