FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com MAY 7, 2015 • THE COURIER SUN 11 SPEEDING ACCIDENTS PROMPT INCREASED ENFORCEMENT: 107TH PRECINCT BY ALINA SURIEL [email protected] @alinangelica Two recent serious car accidents have prompted the 107th Precinct to crack down on speeding, according to the precinct’s commanding offi - cer. “It gets rough when you see bodies that were trapped inside the vehicle after it’s been burned,” Capt. Paul Valerga said at the 107th Precinct Community Council meeting on April 28 in Fresh Meadows. “And this is all because of speed, because of people driving way too fast on the roads.” A fatal April 3 accident was caused when the driver lost control of the vehicle, hit construction scaffolding and then a tree, and the car subsequently exploded. There were two fatalities. The other recent speeding accident is still under investigation, with one victim alive but still in the hospital. The 107th Precinct is also Sergeant Michael Salice was named “Cop of the Month” in the 107th Precinct meeting. Salice was instrumental in diffusing a recent home invasion. battling a spike in fraud cases. According to Captain Valerga, fraud reports have been rising in the area for the last two weeks. Common scams included bank PIN codes stolen through rigged ATM machines, and phone calls from phony charity organizations asking for donations and credit card information. “Be careful who you give THE COURIER/Photo by Alina Suriel your money to,” warned Captain Valerga. “You work too hard for it to give it to a crook and a criminal.” Great rates like ours are always in season. 24-Month CD 1.25%APY* At Flushing Bank, we’re small enough to know you and large enough to provide you with the great rates you’re looking for. Hurry, an offer like this can’t last forever. For more information and to find out about our other great offers, visit your local Flushing Bank branch, call 800.581.2889 or visit www.FlushingBank.com. $5,000 minimum deposit *New money only. APY effective April 2, 2015. Annual percentage yield assumes principal and interest remain on deposit for a full year at current rate. Minimum deposit balance of $5,000 is required. Funds cannot be transferred from an existing Flushing Bank account. Premature withdrawals may be subject to bank and IRS penalties. Rates and offer are subject to change without notice. Flushing Bank is a registered trademark
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