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Cabbie Knifed In Bushwick Heist -CONTINUED FROM PG. 8- 104th Precinct Blotter Romero, at Wyckoff and Myrtle avenues, for theft of service, by P.O. Evora. (Beat 2) Francisco Medina, at Myrtle Avenue, for grand larceny, by Det. Augello. (Beat 5) Elliott Kelb, at Myrtle Avenue, for aggravated harassment, by P.O. Friedrich. (Beat 13) Julia Guambana, at Starr Street, for assault, by Det. Diaquoi. (Beat 13) Timothy Fason, at Metropolitan Avenue, for burglary, by P.O. Matat. (Beat 14) Aaron Harris, at Metropolitan Avenue, for petit larceny, by P.O. Dowal. (Beat 2) Alani Leslie, at Metropolitan Avenue, for petit larceny, by P.O. Dowal. Nov. 21: (Beat 3) Carlos Valderramamarr, at Summerfield Street, for criminal contempt, by P.O. Frevola. (Beat 2) Brian Czetto, at Wyckoff Avenue, for petit larceny, by P.O. May. (Beat 4) Eliezer Colon, at 70th Avenue, for DUI, by P.O. Ock. (Beat 12) Mical Torres, at 69th Street, for criminal mischief, by P.O. Friedrich. (Beat 4) Maria Alejandro, at Madison Street and Myrtle Avenue, for assault, by Det. DeMarco. (Beat 15) Laurentiu Jianu, at Greene Avenue, for grand larceny, by Det. Houlihan. (Beat 2) Didielis Villanueva, at St. Nicholas Avenue, for criminal impersonation, by P.O. Dagnese. (Beat 2) Karen Garrastegui, at St. Nicholas Avenue, for assault, by P.O. Dagnese. Nov. 22: (Beat 4) Yager Yafai, at Fresh Pond Road, for possessing and selling unstamped cigarettes, by P.O. York. (Beat 4) Takaat Yocoub, at Fresh Pond Road, for possessing and selling unstamped cigarettes, by P.O. York. (Beat 3) Cheickue Bidaniss, at Wyckoff and Myrtle avenues, for theft of service, by P.O. Papazoglou. (Beat 2) John Cordova, at Seneca Avenue, for assault, by P.O. Coronado. (Beat 2) Leonel Cordova, at Seneca Avenue, for assault, by P.O. Coronado. (Beat 3) Epifanio Villanueva, at Myrtle Avenue, for assault, by P.O. Wynter. (Beat 3) Leon Shaw, at Wyckoff Avenue and George Street, for theft of service, by P.O. Kaufman. (Beat 4) Robinson Perez, at 62nd Street, for criminal obstruction of breathing, by P.O. Rodriguez. Nov. 23: (Beat 6) Anthony Pullina, at 72nd Street, for assault, by P.O. Shoy. (Beat 4) Linda Whittaker, at Myrtle Avenue, for assault, by P.O. Campoverde. (Beat 12) Franklin Chavez, at 66th Drive, for driving while ability impaired, by P.O. Oliveri. (Beat 10) Magdalena Mroz, at 60th Street, for assault, by P.O. Mathelier-Potter. (Beat 4) Christopher Delgado, at Madison Street, for assault, by P.O. Ock. 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. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 10- Burglary Problems Bug Pct., 83rd Council Learns -CONTINUED FROM PG. 10- residential buildings,” he said. “I can’t encourage you enough, you’ve got to prepare your place––your sanctuary––to protect it from outside people,” Tolentino said. “Protect your windows, you’ve got to protect your doors. There’s all sorts of safety tips out here that you should be looking at.” Though break-ins continue, overall crime is down in Bushwick, according to the deputy inspector. “But I’m very happy with the precinct right now ... a 4.8 percent reduction for the year, that’s very good. That’s less people being victimized,” he stated. He also addressed how commanding officers are continuing to combat crime with a limited amount of NYPD resources. “Whatever resources we have, we are moving them around to address the concerns and the issues that you raise,” he noted. Tolentino said increased traffic enforcement targeting DWI, drivers with suspended licenses and drivers that break the new city-wide 25 mph speed limit will become a priority “The department right now is in Vision Zero mode,” Tolentino stated. Capt. Ron Zedalis, the precinct’s executive officer, will be in charge of these efforts, he said. “Going forward, it hasn’t happened yet, but going forward we are going to start addressing the speeding down sidestreets. We all have to drive 25 mph,” Deputy Inspector Max Tolentino, the commanding officer of the 83rd Precinct, spoke on crime in Bushwick at the precinct community council meeting held last Tuesday, Nov. 18. he added. A tragic end Tolentino also addressed the death of Jeida Torres––a threeyear old girl that died––allegedly at the hands of her stepfather who was living in a Bushwick homeless shelter. “It’s a loss to this community, it’s a loss for all of us,” he said. The deputy inspector stated he was touched by how the neighborhood reacted to the death, and that he was impressed by the outpouring of support the family received from the Bushwick community. “This family could not have been supported more strongly and with better compassion,” he said. “That’s a sign of a healthy community. It sends a clear message that Bushwick is one community that incorporates everybody,” he added. Tolentino also praised Det. Damarys Franco of the Community Affairs Unit for her work with the family during a difficult time. (photo: Noah Zuss) Tolentino promoted As noted, Tolentino was recently promoted to deputy inspector during a ceremony in Manhattan that several Bushwick community members attended. “I want to thank everybody here: The community council, as well as Community Board 4, as well as the clergy who went out and supported me on the day of my promotion,” Tolentino said. “It’s a very sweet moment for me,” he added. “I am glad that it happened at the 83rd Precinct.” “My family said, ‘what the heck did you do that these people like you so much.’ I felt so welcomed here that’s it’s incredible. I am very fortunate to be here,” he noted. * * * The 83rd Precinct Community Council generally meets on the third Tuesday of the month at the 83rd Precinct, 480 Knickerbocker Ave. in Bushwick. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. 53 • TIMES, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2014 responded to the scene. Paramedics brought the driver to Kings County Hospital Center for treatment of injuries not considered life-threatening. An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the robbery or the suspect’s whereabouts that could prove helpful is asked to contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1- 800-577-TIPS; by text message to 274637 (enter information, then the code TIP577) or online at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com. All calls and messages will be kept confidential. The suspect who assaulted and stabbed a livery cab driver in Bushwick last Saturday morning, Nov. 22. Ozone Park Man Allegedly Had Illegal Pill Stash -CONTINUED FROM PG. 17- Division and the DA’s Rackets Bureau conducted an extensive investigation against Kurz, using court-authorized audio surveillance in the process. Reportedly, officers intercepted conversations between the suspect and others in which Kurz discussed and made arrangements to sell drugs. Police stopped Kurz on Nov. 19 shortly after the suspect exited his Eckford Avenue home and entered his vehicle. Upon questioning the suspect, authorities noted, a detective observed a small bag containing pill bottles on the front seat. Kurz reportedly told the officer his wallet was inside the bag. Police found the wallet there alongside a pill scraper with six 30mg oxycodone pills and two pill bottles, each of which contained various quantities of 30mg and 80mg oxycodone tablets. Detectives executed a courtauthorized search of Kurz’s home later that day and recovered more oxycodone pills as well as Valium tablets hidden inside an open safe in the basement, a bedroom drawer, a kitchen cabinet and on a bedroom shelf. In all, approximately 1,347 oxycodone tablets and 38 Valium pills were recovered. Det. Gerard McNally and Sgt. James Baratta of the NYPD Organized Crime Investigations Division prosecuted the case under the supervision of Lt. Christopher Fasano, Capt. John Dusanenko, Inspector John Denesopolis and Chief Thomas Purtell. The case is being prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney Brian E. Kohm of the DA’s Rackets Bureau, which is supervised by Assistant District Attorneys Gerard A. Brave, bureau chief, and Mark L. Katz and Catherine C. Kane, deputy bureau chiefs. If You SSee BBrreakiing NNewwss OOn Yourr BBlock... CCoonnttaacctt TThhee Times Newsweekly CCaallll 11--771188--882211--77550000 •• EEmmaaiill iinnffoo@@ttiimmeessnneewwsswweeeekkllyy..ccoomm


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