12 The Courier SUN • august 27, 2015 FOR Breaking news visit www.couriersun.com police beat 108th Precinct Long Island City, Sunnyside and Woodside Cops searching for suspect in chemical attack on woman in LIC Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the man responsible for the chemical assault on a woman in Long Island City. The unknown male attacked a 59-year-old woman on Aug. 19 at 5:20 p.m. as she was on Skillman Avenue near 34th Street, cops said. According to authorities, the woman was trying to enter her car when the suspect called to her from behind and asked to speak with her. When she turned around the man threw an unknown substance, which was inside a coffee cup and reportedly acid-like in nature, in her face. The suspect then fled the scene. Responding EMS transported the victim to Cornell Medical Center, where she was treated for third-degree burns on her face and later released. The suspect is described as a black man, about 30 years old and 5 feet 8 inches tall, and with black hair. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, black shorts and white sneakers. Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Compiled by Cristabelle Tumola, Angy Altamirano and Alina Suriel WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO. “Old World Craftsmanship” - With Over 40 Years of Reliable Service. Basement Waterproofing Brickwork Exposed “Aggregate Concrete” Pavers For More Information Contact: Arthur DiBiase Mason Contractor 718-767-0072 Licensed (# 808097) & Insured. Photo via Twitter/@NYScanner 101st Precinct Rockaway Peninsula Two dead in Far Rockaway house fire Two people died in a Far Rockaway blaze after firefighters had a difficult time reaching the victims due to cluttered conditions in the house, the FDNY said. The flames broke out at about 1 p.m. on the first floor of the two-story home at 22-60 Cornaga Ave., authorities said. The fire was under control by 2:50 p.m. According to an FDNY spokesman, firefighters were delayed in their search of the home because of debris they encountered. In addition to the two deaths, seven firefighters suffered minor injuries and were taken to St. John’s Episcopal Hospital. As of press time, the identities of the deceased had not been released and the cause of the fire was under investigation. Sketch courtesy of NYPD 112th Precinct Forest Hills and Rego Park Six injured after bus crashes into Rego Park building Six people were injured after a Resorts World Casino bus crashed into a Rego Park building after trying to avoid hitting another vehicle, authorities said. Fire officials responded to a call at 2:24 p.m. on Aug. 23 of a bus transporting people slamming into a two-story building located at 87-17 63rd Ave., the FDNY said. According to officials, six people were hurt in the crash, including one person who was inside the building, and were taken to Jamaica Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. The 39-year-old driver of the bus — who was the most seriously injured and taken to NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens with cuts and bruises on his face and hands — was trying to avoid a Toyota that made a sharp right turn in front of him at the intersection of 63rd Avenue and Woodhaven Boulevard before losing control, according to police. The bus, which was traveling on a designated bus lane on Woodhaven Boulevard, then hit the Toyota before going into the building and also striking a second vehicle that was parked. The 37-year-old driver of the Toyota, who was not injured, was later issued a summons for an improper turn, according to police. As of press time, an investigation to determine the cause of the accident was still ongoing. “Our thoughts and prayers are with those impacted by the bus accident,” Resorts World said in a statement following the crash. “We are cooperating fully with the authorities in the investigation.” 114th Precinct Astoria, Long Island City, Woodside and Jackson Heights Woman bites, scratches F train rider after being asked to move bag: NYPD A dispute over a seat on a Queens F train during the morning rush hour resulted in a violent outburst from one straphanger, police said. A 45-year-old woman was on board the Manhattan-bound subway at about 9:45 a.m. on Aug. 14 when she asked the suspect to move her bag that was placed on a seat so she could sit, authorities said. The female suspect did not answer and when the victim tried to sit down, the suspect “became enraged,” according to police. She then pushed the victim, scratching her on the chest, pulling her hair and biting her on her forearm, causing a laceration and bleeding. When the train stopped at the 21st Street-Queensbridge subway station in Long Island City, the suspect fled, police said. The victim was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in stable condition. Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800- 577-TIPS. Photo by Aaron Amrhein Photo courtesy of NYPD
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