June 18, 12:31 PM
On June 14 at approximately 6:50 a.m. tow truck operator Gustavo Hernandez, of Jamaica, 68, was towing a U-Haul truck on the eastbound Cross Bronx Expy at Rosedale Ave when he pulled onto the shoulder of the road due to mechanical problems. The driver exited the tow truck and was struck by a vehicle operated Jose Amaya, 26, of Plainfield, N.J., which was also traveling eastbound on the Cross Bronx Expressway.
Hernandez was pronounced dead at the scene. Amaya was arrested and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation motor vehicle. Additional charges are pending, and the investigation was continuing. MALE SHOT -- June 18, 12:31 PM
On June 14, at 3:35 a.m. in front of 129-4 Newport Ave, police responded to a call of a male shot. Upon arrival, Police observed a 28-year-old white man with a gunshot wound to the head. EMS responded and transported the victim to Jamaica where he was listed in critical condition. There were two individuals in custody regarding the shooting. No further details were available. The investigation was ongoing.
CHILD STRUCK -- June 18, 12:30 PM
On June 12 at about 9:35 p.m. police responded to a 911 call of a pedestrian struck at Rockaway Boulevard and 85th Street. Upon arrival they discovered a 2-year-old Hispanic girl had been struck by an unknown auto traveling on Rockaway Boulevard. The victim was taken to Jamaica Hospital in critical condition. The driver of the auto fled the scene. An investigation was ongoing.
DOUBLE STABBING -- June 18, 12:30 PM
On June 14, at approximately 7:35 p.m. inside of 95-18 Jamaica Ave., police responded to a call of a female stabbed. Upon further investigation it was determined that Geraldina Salazar, 51, was stabbed numerous times to the torso and neck by Eusebio Salazar, 76, who was also found at the scene with a stab wound to the torso.
Geraldina Salazar was transported to Jamaica Hospital where she was pronounced dead an hour later. Eusebio Salazar was declared dead at the scene. DEAD BABY -- June 18, 12:29 PM
On June 15 at approximately 10:51 a.m., police responded to 101-27 108th St., police responded to a call of an unconscious 11-month-old.
Upon arrival they found young James Farrior, who had gotten into a bucket of water and presumably drowned. The child was removed to Jamaica Hospital in serious condition and pronounced dead at 11:25 a.m. The Medical Examiner is to determine the cause of death. Krystal Khan, 28, of 101-27 108th St., has been arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child. The investigation was ongoing. DRUG STORE ROBBERS -- June 18, 12:29 PM
The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating two suspects wanted in connection with seven commercial pharmacy robberies in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan.
In each incident the suspects entered the locations with their faces covered, armed with a firearm. One of the suspects then goes behind the counter and removes cash and/or drugs from the back offices. The suspects then flee the locations on foot. The Queens incidents are as follows: Monday, April 7, at approximately 12:25 p.m., inside of 138-28 86th Ave., the suspects entered the Briarwood Pharmacy and removed cash and drugs from the location; on May 24, at approximately 9:30 a.m., inside 170-05 Linden Blvd., the suspects entered CVS Pharmacy but fled before removing any property; and on May 24 at approximately 10:15 a.m., inside of 204-19 Hillside Ave., the suspects entered Franhill Drugs and removed cash from the location. The suspects are described as two black men in their 20s or 30s, each about 5-foot-11, 165 lbs. Anyone with information is asked to call NYPD Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the NYPD Crime Stoppers website at nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls will be kept confidential. TEEN FOUND DEAD -- June 18, 12:28 PM
On June 12, at approximately 10:42 p.m., in front of 96-10 57th Ave., police responded to a report of a male unconscious and unresponsive at location. Upon arrival they found a 15-year-old black male lying on the street. EMS responded and pronounced the victim dead at the scene. Police later identified him as Maurice Torou, 15, of 96-10 57th Ave.
Police said there were no signs of criminality, and an investigation was ongoing. FIREWORKS ARREST -- June 18, 12:28 PM
On Wednesday, June 10, at approximately 8:33 p.m., members of the NYPD Organized Crime Control Bureau conducting fireworks surveillance arrested two men after stopping their vehicle at Northern Boulevard and the Cross Island Parkway. The men were transporting fireworks in a 1998 Toyota Camry, from which police recovered approximately 40 cases of fireworks.
Police arrested Corey McQueen, 26, and Timothy McQueen, 30, of Massapequa, and charged them with unlawful Possession of fireworks and unlawful dealing of fireworks. SUSPECT SOUGHT -- June 18, 12:27 PM
The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a burglary that occurred on April 20 at about 4 p.m. in an apartment building at 25-34 Crescent St.
FATAL ACCIDENT -- June 18, 12:27 PM
On June 14 at approximately 6:50 a.m. tow truck operator Gustavo Hernandez, of Jamaica, 68, was towing a U-Haul truck on the eastbound Cross Bronx Expy at Rosedale Ave when he pulled onto the shoulder of the road due to mechanical problems. The driver exited the tow truck and was struck by a vehicle operated Jose Amaya, 26, of Plainfield, N.J., which was also traveling eastbound on the Cross Bronx Expressway.
Hernandez was pronounced dead at the scene. Amaya was arrested and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation motor vehicle. Additional charges are pending, and the investigation was continuing. CONVICTION IN 2004 MURDER: -- June 11, 2:49 PM
A Jamaica man was convicted for the second time of murder in the 2002 shooting death of 27-year-old Josiah Salley.
Oliver Berry, 29, was convicted last Wednesday of second-degree murder, second-degree attempted murder, and second- and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon. According to trial testimony, Berry approached Salley with a handgun after a traffic dispute in July 2002 and fired seven times at the vehicle, fatally striking him in the arm and chest. Korin Bush, 30, Salley’s passenger, was not harmed. Berry then fled. The case was profiled on the television show “America’s Most Wanted” in March 2004. The following month a woman told police that she recognized Berry from the show and provided an address where Berry was living in Brooklyn. Police raided the home and found Berry hiding in a closet. Berry was originally convicted in April 2005 and sentenced to 40 years to life in prison. But a retrial was granted in March 2008 after a portion of an investigating detective’s testimony was ruled inadmissible by an appellate court. “For a second time, a jury has found the defendant guilty of a violent and senseless slaying committed with an illegal gun. Though justice had to wait, justice has now been served. The actions of the defendant, who was a fugitive for nearly two years after the shooting, warrant imposition of a lengthy prison sentence to punish him and protect society,” Queens DA Richard Brown said. Berry faces up to 40 years to life in prison when he is sentenced. MISSING TEEN: -- June 11, 2:49 PM
Police are looking for a Cambria Heights teen reported missing on Tuesday.
Stephen King, 16, was last seen leaving home Tuesday morning, walking to a nearby school bus stop. King is described as approximately 5-foot-8, weighing 170 pounds and has brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing a black and white hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. Anyone with information can call the Crime Stoppers Hotline at (800) 577-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted at the Crime Stoppers web site at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by text to 274637(CRIMES) then TIP577. BANK ROBBER: -- June 11, 2:48 PM
Police are trying to identify a suspect wanted in connection to multiple bank robberies in Queens.
The suspect struck the Capitol One Bank at 83-24 Woodhaven Blvd. last Tuesday at approximately 9 a.m. after he approached the teller and demanded cash. The suspect then fled with an undetermined amount of cash. He struck again last Friday shortly before 10 a.m., attempting to rob the Chase Bank at 96-19-101st Ave. He is described as a black man, approximately 6-feet, with a light complexion, black hair and wearing black baseball cap, blue jeans and a black sports jacket. Anyone with information can call the Crime Stoppers Hotline at (800) 577-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted at the Crime Stoppers web site at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by text to 274637(CRIMES) then TIP577. HOMICIDE: -- June 11, 2:47 PM
Two teens were arrested on Tuesday, accused of robbing and killing 49-year-old David Kao of Woodhaven.
Chris Levy, 17, and Cory Azor, 16, were charged with murder, robbery and criminal possession of stolen property after they were linked to the Saturday attack in Flushing. Kao was declared dead on arrival by medical technicians after police found him unconscious near Barclay Avenue and 147th Street at approximately 2:15 p.m. BAD MEDICINE -- May 27, 7:23 PM
A Richmond Hill man was sentenced to 17 years in prison for two rapes in 1997 – including a 33-year-old woman on her way to work and a 30-year-old woman who was riding in his vehicle after mistaking it for a livery cab.
Peter Grebinger, 42, pleaded guilty to first-degree rape in April. Grebinger was linked to both crimes through a DNA “cold hit” after DNA evidence was matched to his profile in the national DNA database. Grebinger admitted to forcing his victim into a building where he raped her and demanded money before fleeing in January, 1997. He also admitted that he had picked up a woman flagging down a cab on her way to work before sexually assaulting her inside his vehicle in December. He then kicked her out of the car and fled. Both women went to local hospitals where sexual assault evidence kits were prepared and DNA profiles were obtained. “Law enforcement has always had the tenacity to go back and attempt to resolve unsolved crimes. With DNA fingerprinting, we now have the technology to effectively do so,” Queens DA Richard Brown said. “This defendant is a violent predator and today’s sentence will protect the law-abiding members of our society from his brutish behavior and, hopefully, provide his victims with a measure of closure after so many years. It will also avoid the necessity of the defendant’s victims having to relive their ordeals on the witness stand.” Grebinger submitted a DNA sample after being arrested last year following an unrelated narcotics investigation. His DNA profile was matched to the crimes. |
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