10 APRIL 20, 2017 RIDGEWOOD TIMES WWW.QNS.COM POLICE BEAT Compiled by Robert Pozarycki PERSONS ARRESTED IN RECENT POLICE ACTIONS AS REPORTED BY THE 104TH PRECINCT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: April 10: (Beat N2) Nicholas Paltoo, at Woodbine Street and Fairview Avenue, for aggravated unlicensed operator, by P.O. Oswald. (Beat 16) Jeremy Ramos, at Cooper and Metropolitan avenues, for DWI, by P.O. Arlotta. (Beat 4) Joseph Considine, at 64-02 Catalpa Ave., for criminal contempt, by Det. Houlihan. April 11: (Beat 15) Xavier N. Guillen, at Menahan Street and Woodward Avenue, for aggravated unlicensed operator, by P.O. Casella. (Beat 4) Michael Minutillo, at 64-02 Catalpa Ave., for burglary, by Det. Feldman. (Beat 2) Jerzy Lewandowski, at Forest Avenue, for false personation, by P.O. Rosalez. (Beat 9) Gabrille Jacome, at Jay Avenue, for assault, by P.O. Schneidawin. (Beat 3) Laureano Reyes, at Cody and Wyckoff avenues, for possession of burglar’s tools, by P.O. Dagnese. April 12: (Beat 9) Thomas Gilday, at 74th Street and 57th Avenue, for criminal trespass, by P.O. Zbikowski. (Beat 10) Szymon Ciolek, at 59th Road, for unauthorized use of a vehicle, by P.O. Valdez. (Beat 14) Wieslaw Pirog, at Admiral Avenue, for criminal trespass, by P.O. Zbikowski. (Beat 15) Stephen Bellusci, at Grove Street, for unauthorized use of a vehicle, by P.O. Campbell. (Beat 4) Angel Cordero, at 64-02 Catalpa Ave., for criminal contempt, by Det. Bazilio. (Beat 5) Neris P. Harmans, at Cabot Road and Cypress Avenue, for criminal possession of a weapon, by P.O. Ock. (Beta 4) Carlos Silva, at 64-02 Catalpa Ave., for criminal possession of a weapon, by Det. Caruso. (Beat 16) Ariel L. Gomerez, at 78th Avenue and 78th Street, for operating a motor vehicle while under the infl uence of alcohol, by P.O. Gianesses. (Beat 4) Armando Cancel, at Fresh Pond Road, for petit larceny, by P.O. Mark. (Beat 15) Charley Velazquez, at Cypress and Gates avenues, for reckless endangerment, by P.O. Marinacci. (Beat 13) Justin Liriano, at Flushing Avenue and Troutman Street, for aggravated unlicensed operator, by P.O. Bielicka. April 13: (Beat 4) Kevin Rivera, at 64-02 Catalpa Ave., for robbery, by P.O. Bublin. (Beat 4) Gabriella Lloyd, at 64-02 Catalpa Ave., for aggravated harassment, by Det. Friedrich. (Beat 4) Jacqueline Gomez, at 64-02 Catalpa Ave., for assault, by Det. Moon. (Beat 15) Cosmin Nicola and Nayden U. Benchev, at Grandview Avenue and Harman Street, for criminal possession of a weapon, by P.O. Ostrowskatuznik. April 14: (Beat 5) Jeff erson Orellana, at Myrtle Avenue and 66th Street, for aggravated unlicensed operator, by P.O. Diwan. (Beat 16) Rodolfo Molina, at 88th Street and Union Turnpike, for aggravated unlicensed operator, by P.O. Kucic. (Beat 4) Aurel Xhepexhiu, at 64-02 Catalpa Ave., for assault, by Det. Lodato. April 15: (Beat 9) Leon L. Ramlogan, at Long Island Expressway, for reckless endangerment, by P.O. Combs. (Beat 16) Cortney C. Baur, at 78th Avenue and 81st Street, for unlicensed operator, by P.O. Maise. (Beat 14) Juan Lopez-Meija, at 68th Street, for unauthorized use of a vehicle, by P.O. Mancuso. The 104th Precinct, located at 64-02 Catalpa Ave., can be reached by calling 1-718-386-3004. It was noted that all criminal charges are accusations and all persons listed in this blotter are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 104 PRECINCT BLOTTER 102ND PRECINCT WOODHAVEN, OZONE PARK, RICHMOND HILL ROBBER’S BULLET GRAZES TEENAGER An 18-year-old man is lucky to be alive aft er being grazed by a bullet during a robbery attempt in Richmond Hill on the night of Thursday, April 13, police said. Law enforcement sources said the shooting took place at 6:20 p.m. on April 13 in front of a home on 86th Avenue between 101st and 102nd streets. According to police, the victim was walking through the area when he was approached by three suspects, described as two black males and one Hispanic male, who demanded cash and drugs. When the teenager refused to comply with their demands, authorities said, one of the bandits pulled out a silver handgun and started fi ring. One of the bullets grazed the back of the victim’s head; the suspects subsequently fl ed the scene on foot eastbound along 86th Avenue. Offi cers from the 102nd Precinct and EMS units responded to the scene. The victim was rushed to Jamaica Hospital, where he was treated for his injuries. The investigation is ongoing. 106TH PRECINCT HOWARD BEACH & OZONE PARK ALLEGED JOGGER KILLER’S CHILLING CONFESSION For six months, those following the Karina Vetrano murder investigation wondered not only who the killer was, but also why someone could have brutally raped and strangled the young Howard Beach woman found dead in Spring Creek Park last August. Some answers fi nally surfaced on Tuesday, April 18, as prosecutors released statements that Chanel Lewis — the young Brooklyn man arrested in February for allegedly killing Vetrano — made to detectives while he was in police custody. The statements were revealed as Lewis, 20, was arraigned on a 13-count indictment charging him with first- and second-degree murder, first-degree aggravated sexual abuse and first-degree sexual abuse. If convicted, he could spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole, according to Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown. Vetrano, 30, left her 84th Street home on the afternoon of Aug. 2, 2016, for her aft ernoon run but never returned home. Her father, Phil Vetrano, contacted police, and a search was started. Later that evening, Karina Vetrano’s body was found among the tall reeds of Spring Creek Park in the area of 161st Avenue and 78th Street; she had been beaten, raped and strangled to death. The case ran cold up until February, when police — acting on a lead — visited Lewis’ home on Essex Street in East New York on the morning of Feb. 2. At fi rst, according to transcripts of oral statements that Lewis made to police, Lewis told offi cers that he had been in Howard Beach in May of 2016 and “began walking around because it was nice out.” He denied loitering “in the weeds back there,” and agreed to provide police with a DNA sample to compare his genetic profi le with the DNA profi le recovered from the crime scene. Detectives returned several days later and brought Lewis to the 107th Precinct stationhouse in Fresh Meadows. Early on the morning of Feb. 5, prosecutors said, Lewis made statements in which he allegedly confessed to murdering Vetrano. Lewis allegedly said that he became aggravated on Aug. 2 aft er “a man came around” to his home and “played music and he brought around a lot of his friends.” Law enforcement sources said that Lewis allegedly told detectives he was in Spring Creek Park at about 5 p.m. on Aug. 2 and saw Vetrano running through the area. “I was mad and I was walking on the trail listening to music. She was running toward me, and I just lost it,” Lewis allegedly told police. “She didn’t do anything, I was just mad at the time. I beat her to let my emotions out.” Lewis is being held without bail and is scheduled to return to court on July 13. The New York Daily News quoted a statement from the Legal Aid Society, which is representing Lewis, noting that their client pleaded not guilty to all charges in the indictment. Read more about this story on QNS.com. WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO. “Old World Craftsmanship”- With Over 40 Years of Reliable Service. 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