TIMES, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014 • 8 A ‘FURIOUS’ CRACKDOWN 110th Pct. Slams Brakes On Drag Racers by Noah Zuss A recent enforcement detail at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park’s Meadow Lake left five alleged “drifting” drag racers in handcuffs, the 110th Precinct’s commanding officer reported during the 110th Precinct Community Council meeting last Thursday, Nov. 13, at Flanders Field VFW Post 150 in Corona. Deputy Inspector Ronald Leyson stated the deployment— dubbed “Fast and Furious,” a reference to the popular drag racing movie series—took place on the evening of Oct. 25 to catch drifters operating near the lake. As reported in the Times Newsweekly, the illegal racing was talked about extensively at last month’s meeting. Just before police were winding down the operation, “we saw the first car come in and do some drifting,” Leyson said. “I had undercovers in the lot for about three and a half hours before.” “After, like, four cars did it we moved in. We closed off the lot,” he added. “We took their cars. They are not getting their cars back. We are working with the Queens County District Attorney’s office Special Proceedings unit and we are -SEE 110TH COUN ON PG. 28- Beat Wife And Ran From Cops Bust Glendale Man For Assault & Pursuit by Robert Pozarycki Police officers collared a Glendale man last week who allegedly terrorized his wife and led officers on a vehicular pursuit that began at the 104th Precinct’s Ridgewood stationhouse, it was reported. Law enforcement sources allegedly approached his identified him as 34-year-old estranged spouse at her car Daniel McMahon of Myrtle parked on Box Street near Avenue. Manhattan Avenue. According to information Authorities said McMahon provided by the Queens District was served earlier that day with a Attorney’s office, the trouble court order barring him from began at about 5 p.m. last making any unlawful contact Wednesday, Nov. 12, in with his wife. Greenpoint, when McMahon Shortly after they entered the vehicle, police said, McMahon and his wife became embroiled in a verbal dispute. The argument reportedly turned physical when the suspect allegedly punched and slapped her face numerous times. Though the victim made an attempt to flee minutes later, law -SEE PURSUIT ON PG. 24- Blaze Scorches Glendale Home No injuries were reported after flames broke out inside a Glendale apartment last Friday afternoon, Nov. 14, Fire Department sources said. Reportedly, the one-alarm inferno ignited at about 3:15 p.m. on the second-floor of a three-story building on Myrtle Avenue near 62nd Street. Responding to the scene (listed in the order of arrival) were Engine companies 286, 277, 252 and 291; Squad companies 277 and 288; Ladder companies 135, 112 and 140; Rescue 4; and Battalions 28 and 37—under the direction of Division 14. Officers from the 104th Precinct and EMS units also responded. Firefighters used one hose line to bring the fire under control, it was reported. (photo: Allen Epstein) ©Times Newsweekly - 2014 - PUGMO Own A Building? Check Out Our Rates FREE INSURANCE QUOTES PACKAGE POLICY FIRE/DWELLING LIABILITY $1,000,000 LOSS OF RENTS - ACTUAL LOSS DEDUCTIBLE $1,000 Specializing In Apartment Buildings and Structures in Ridgewood and surrounding areas. WE HAVE MANY COMPANIES & PROGRAMS. LET US QUOTE YOUR AUTO/LIFE/HOME. DON’T DELAY- CALL TODAY AND SAVE! Se Habla Español GRACEMOSER INSURANCE AGENCY SERVING OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1949 73-06 Metropolitan Avenue (2nd Floor) Middle Village, NY (Near 73rd Place) Phone 718-326-1982 • Fax 718-326-2662 www.gracemoseragency.com ©Times Newsweekly - 2014 - RIDGEMARK RIDGEWOOD HAIR STYLISTS 57-01 Catalpa Ave. (Cor. Seneca Ave.) 1 - 7 1 8 - 8 2 1 - 9 5 8 1 W E A L S O D O M A K E - U P • U P - D O s W A X I N G • W E D D I N G PA R T I E S ! SENIOR CITIZENS WEDNESDAY - 15% OFF Perms $50 with Cut and Blow ©Times Newsweekly – 2014– R'WOOD^HAIR CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT • WALK-INS WELCOME Wed. & Fri. Short Hair Only Refer a Friend Both Get $5 OFF Every Chemical Treatment Get a Free Deep Conditioner With This Ad Only, Expires November 27, 2014 Closed Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Gift Certificates Available
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