OUR 68th YEAR WINES & LIQUORS THE BIG STORE WITH BIG SAVINGS �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Read more news every day at Queens' powerful news source, QNS.com NYC's Largest Real Estate Section WARM HEARTS Middle Village student’s coat drive moves many to donate See Our Holiday Pullout Section, Page 8 Win a tropical getaway to Cancun! See Page 10 50¢ SINCE 1908 VOL. 108, NO. 21 DECEMBER 22 — 28, 2016 Homeless man cuff ed for burglary rash BY ANTHONY GIUDICE AGIUDICE@RIDGEWOODTIMES.COM @A_GIUDICEREPORT Police have locked up a 34-year-old man whom they say is responsible breaking into at least four homes in Ridgewood dating back to September. According to criminal complaints provided by the Queens District Attorney’s offi ce, Edwin Rivera, 34, who is homeless, was arrested on Dec. 15 and allegedly admitted to taking part in a burglary pattern in the community. Between Sept. 28 and Dec. 5, prosecutors said, Rivera broke into apartments on Linden Street, Grove Street and Woodbine Street, stealing a variety of items from high-tech devices such as an iPad and a Macbook to cash, personal documents and even a suitcase. Police finally caught up to Rivera on Dec. 15 as he was observed attempting to flee a Seneca Avenue residence. Trying to avoid the cops, Rivera allegedly pushed a woman and entered her home, quickly leaving through a rear window. Rivera then climbed the fence and ran into a neighbor’s backyard. In total, Rivera has been charged with three counts of burglary, burglary in the third degree, unlawful possession of marijuana, third-degree grand larceny, fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, and possession of burglar’s tools. He is due back in court on Dec. 29. Civic group debates the ‘right-to-shelter’ See Page 8 #1 IN DISCOUNT SALES
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