TIMES, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014 • 12 ROBBERIES ON RISE IN B’WICK But Overall Crime Drops, Says 83rd Capt. by Noah Zuss A spike in robberies and crime at train stations were addressed during a packed 83rd Precinct Community Council meeting last Tuesday, Oct. 21 at the Bushwick stationhouse. Capt. Max Tolentino, the precinct’s commander, updated attendees on crime in the precinct over the last 28-day period, noting an overall decrease for the month and year. He briefly addressed the shocking death of a 3-year-old Bushwick girl that made headlines throughout the city as well. “We took one murder in the 28-day period, and we know what that one was,” Tolentino said. “One life lost here in Bushwick is one life too many.” There was one murder and one rape in the period last year, he said. The captain noted a four percent decrease in crime for the year, with 1,420 total crimes versus 1,479 in 2013. “The precinct is in a good place,” Tolentino said. “Every number represents one less person that is being victimized out there.” There were 29 robberies over the last month, compared to 23 in 2013. “We are seeing a spike in robberies,” he said. “We are addressing that.” He noted that four young people were robbed in Bushwick Park at knifepoint, and their cell phones were stolen. School safety team officers were deployed and have been effective, Tolentino said. “Since we put them out there, we have really deterred any additional crimes,” he said. There were 24 assaults versus 32 in 2013, a 25 percent decrease, the captain noted. -SEE 83RD COUN ON PG. 56- Man Indicted For Firing At Cops Shot At Officers While Fleeing Elmhurst Scene by Noah Zuss A Corona man was indicted for allegedly shooting at police after officers saw him chasing another individual on an Elmhurst street in June, law enforcement sources stated last Wednesday, Oct. 22. The defendant, Christian He faces 25 years to life in Mosquera, 20, of Westside prison if convicted, it was noted. Avenue, was charged with Following shots fired at about attempted murder, attempted 2 a.m., within the confines of the aggravated murder, first-degree 110th Precinct, police responded attempted assault and criminal and allegedly saw Mosquera possession of a weapon in the chasing another individual on second- and third-degree, Queens Lamont Avenue on June 21, District Attorney Richard Brown according to law enforcement. said. After officers ordered him to drop his weapon several times, Mosquera allegedly turned and fired at least one round in the direction of the police before fleeing, Brown said. “Every day police officers in this city put their lives on the line protecting and serving New Yorkers,” Brown said. “Two -SEE INDICTED ON PG. 56- R’wood Dems Keep Club Clean The Ridgewood Democratic Club (RDC) held its annual Club Cleanup Day on Saturday, Oct. 25. The club is over 106 years old, and members do general maintenance to keep it going. Pictured are Donna Dowd, RDC board member, James Coaltaus, David Aglialoro, democratic district leader, Eddie Lettau, RDC board member and RDC board members John Sendlein and Alison Cummings. DDEENNTTAALL CCAARREE FFOORR TTHHEE EENNTTIRREE FFAAMMILLYY Santa LoCascio, D.D.S., P.C. PRROOVVIDDINNGG PRROOFFESSIOONNAALL && PERRSOONNAALLIZEDD CCAARRE 70-16 FRESH POND RD., RIDGEWOOD, N.Y. ©Times Newsweekly - 2014 - DR.LOCASCIO/A 1-718-628-6588 Our Complete Dental Cleaning (Includes X-ray, Exam & Cleaning) Any Filling, Extraction or Emergency Visit $99 $99 We also accept most insurances Like Us On Facebook ©Times Newsweekly - 2014 - SCLAFMORE CONSTRUCTION LLC Family Owned & Operated for 30 Years (718) 845-9200 Free Estimates Violations Removed •Kitchens & Bathrooms •Dormers & Extensions •Brick Work •Paving Stones •All Types of Concrete •Custom Built Homes •Residential & Commercial •New Construction •We Do It All! VISIT US AT... SclafmoreConstruction.Com NYC License #1314744 Nassau County License #HO445750000 Long Beach License #5944 Fully Insured
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