19 • TIMES, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2014 Suspect Pushed Way Into Woodhaven Home Detectives Continue To Seek Home Invader by Robert Pozarycki Police continue to search for the wrench-carrying crook who forced his way into a Woodhaven home last Monday morning, Dec. 1, and robbed a 69-year-old man, it was reported. According to law enforcement sources, the home invasion occurred at 8:30 a.m. at a home on 90th Avenue. Reportedly, the suspect— described as a 40-year-old black male standing 5’10”-tall and last seen wearing a dark sweatshirt, a dark jacket and gray pants—pushed his way through a basement door and confronted the male victim. Authorities said threatened the victim by displaying a wrench, then removed $20 in cash, the victim’s debit card and a cell phone. Moments later, police noted, the suspect fled from the scene on foot and later used the debit card to make three unsuccessful attempts to withdraw money from the victim’s bank account. The home invasion was reported to the 102nd Precinct; the victim was not injured. Anyone with information regarding the robbery or the suspect’s whereabouts that could prove helpful is asked to call the 102nd Precinct Detective Squad at 1-718-805-3212 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS. Information may also be sent to Crime Stoppers via 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 in a Woodhaven home invasion on Dec. 1. Crime Crew Leader Guilty Of Murders Say His Gang Terrorized Brooklyn Neighborhoods Following a five-week trial, a federal jury convicted the reputed leader of a violent street gang responsible for six murders and other crimes across Bushwick, Bedford-Stuyvesant and East New York, prosecutors announced. Christian John, 30, the leader Also convicted was Marvin The verdicts were announced of a violent criminal enterprise Johnson, 30, who committed a by U.S. Attorney for the Eastern called the “Hull Street Crew,” brutal murder with John that the District of New York Loretta E. was found to be responsible for jury found to have aided the Lynch; FBI New York Assistant six murders, two attempted criminal enterprise. Director-in-Charge George murders, armed robberies, When sentenced by United Venizelos and Police murder-for-hire, narcotics States Senior District Judge Commissioner William Bratton. distribution, and gambling on dog Frederic Block, both defendants John was found guilty of the fighting. face mandatory life sentences. -SEE CREW ON PG. 58- Welcoming Ferraro Campus To R’wood Local elected officials and students joined Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña at P.S. 290, the A.C.E. Academy of Scholars, in Ridgewood last Wednesday, Dec. 3, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the opening of the Geraldine Ferraro Campus. Named for the former Queens Congresswoman and Democratic vice presidential nominee in 1984, the school features 616 seats for children from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as well as two playgrounds, a combined gymnasium and auditorium, a library, a kitchen and cafeteria, a science room with a laboratory and prep rooms, 23 classrooms and a District 75 school for students with special needs. Among those joining Fariña at the ribbon-cutting were Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan, chair of the Assembly Education Committee; State Sen. Joseph Addabbo; City Council Member Elizabeth Crowley; Assemblywoman Margaret Markey; P.S. 290 Principal Miesha Harris; John Zaccaro, Ferraro’s widow; Community Board 5 Chairperson Vincent Arcuri; and P.S. 290 students. DDEENNTTAALL CCAARREE FFOORR TTHHEE EENNTTIRREE FFAAMMILLYY 1-718-628-6588 Santa LoCascio, D.D.S., P.C. PRROOVVIDDINNGG PRROOFFESSIOONNAALL && PERRSOONNAALLIZEDD CCAARRE Our Complete Dental Cleaning (Includes X-ray, Exam & Cleaning) Any Filling, Extraction or Emergency Visit $99 $99 We also accept most insurances 70-16 FRESH POND RD., RIDGEWOOD, N.Y. ©Times Newsweekly - 2014 - DR.LOCASCIO/A Like Us On Facebook Call Now & End Your Tax Nightmare! ©Times Newsweekly - 2014 - SCLAFMORE • Owe the IRS more than $10,000? • Being Audited? • Unfiled Tax Returns? • Wage & Bank Levies? Co-Author of the best selling book “Breaking the Tax Code” 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 ©Times Newsweekly - 2014 - THETAXAD Salvatore P. Candela, EA, ATA, ABA Enrolled Agent - Tax Advisor The TaxAdvocate Group (T) 877.TAX.1040 (F) 718.894.4476 scandela@thetaxadvocategroup.com www.thetaxadvocategroup.com
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