12 THE COURIER SUN • MARCH 7, 2013 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com police beat COMPILED BY CRISTABELLE TUMOLA 102ND PRECINCT Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill East, Richmond Hill, Woodhaven and the northern part of Ozone Park Drunk driver kills 76-year-old pedestrian A Queens man is dead after a drunk driver struck him on Jamaica Avenue on Wednesday, February 27, said police. Around 4:30 p.m., John Eberling, 76, was crossing at the corner of 80th Street and Jamaica Avenue when 47-year-old Viveshdyal Thakoordyal of Queens hit Eberling s with his car. Thakoordyal was arrested at the scene of the accident and charged with driving while intoxicated and vehicular manslaughter. Body found near Forest Park On Sunday, March 3, at approximately 11:40 a.m., officers responded to a 9-1-1 call of a fire at the corner of Freedom Drive and Park South Drive. Upon arrival, officers were met by a man walking his dog, who stated that the dog came upon a male who was unconscious and unresponsive wearing blue jeans and brown boots. The victim, 42-year-old Paul Bivainis, of Middle Village, was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing. 104TH PRECINCT Ridgewood, Maspeth, Middle Village and Glendale Teen crashes into building after fleeing car accident An 18-year-old Brooklyn man has been arrested for fleeing the scene of a Queens car crash and driving into a building just a few blocks later, said police. Around 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, Steven Rodriguez struck a vehicle at Woodhaven Boulevard and Union Turnpike, then sped off. His getaway attempt ended when he crashed into the first floor of a residential building located at 78-80 82nd Street, off of Myrtle Avenue. Rodriguez has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident, reckless endangerment and reckless driving. 105TH PRECINCT Queens Village, Cambria Heights, Laurelton, Rosedale, Springfield Gardens, Bellerose, Glen Oaks, New Hyde Park and Floral Park Victim shot in the buttocks Police are looking for a suspect after he walked up to a man in Rosedale and shot him, said the NYPD. On Saturday, March 2, around 3:50 a.m., the suspect approached the victim in front of 234-36 Merrick Boulevard, displayed a firearm, shot him in the buttocks, then fled on foot. The victim was transported to Mercy Hospital and is listed in stable condition. Authorities describe the suspect as a Hispanic male, 20 to 30 years old, 5’11” tall and 200 pounds. He was last seen wearing a beige jacket and brown pants. Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (8477). Cement & Brick Work 14 Queens stores busted for selling alcohol to minors A three-month undercover investigation by the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) has resulted in charges to 90 licensed groceries and liquor stores in New York City, including 14 throughout Queens. Licensees charged by the SLA with underage sales face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation. Repeat offenders also face potential suspension or revocation of their licenses. Queens South honors fallen officer Old World Craftsmanship Cement & Brick Work CALL ARTIE OPEN EVERY DAY 365 - DAYS! 10AM - 9PM FRI & SAT TIL 10 PM 25 DAVIS AVENUE PORT WASHINGTON, NY Basement Water Proofing Specialist Serving Queens for 35 Years Serving Queens for 35 Years For more information contact Artie DiBiase Mason Contractor 718.767.0072 Licensed #808097 and Insured Licensed #808097 and Insured Old World Craftsmanship CALL ARTIE Basement Water Proofing Specialist Pavers and Exposed Aggregate Concrete For more information contact Artie DiBiase Mason Contractor 718.767.0072 I’M WAITING FOR YOU! NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE AMERICA HAS OVER 300 LOVING PUPPIES, KITTENS, DOGS & CATS! AnimalLeague.org Like us on 516.883.7575 Home of the Mutt-i-gree® facebook.com/TheAnimalLeague BY ANTHONY O’REILLY [email protected] Police officers from the 102nd, 106th and 113th Precincts gathered at Villa Russo on Wednesday, February 27 for the monthly meeting of the Jamaica Rotary Club to honor the 25th anniversary of the death of NYPD officer Edward “Eddie” Byrne. Byrne was a police officer working in Jamaica when he was killed on February 26, 1988 after a drug kingpin reportedly ordered his murder. He was five days away from turning 22. His homicide became a turning point in the city’s war on crime. Joe Iaboni, president of the Jamaica Rotary Club, said the meetings are a time to honor the memory of Byrne, especially during the anniversary of his death and the actions of the new generation of police officers who work to make the city safe. Several cops from the three precincts, which make up the Patrol Borough Queens South, were honored at the ceremony, receiving the Eddie R. Byrne “Cop of the Month” award at the club’s monthly meeting. Sergeant Sonia Christian and police officers Anthony Canale and Joseph Algerio from the 113th Precinct received the award for actions above and beyond the call of duty.
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