Feb. 25, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb Police are searching for the brazen crook who punctured the tires of seven NYPD vehicles that were parked near the 112th Precinct in Forest Hills on Friday morning. Authorities say that at approximately 7 a.m. on Feb. 24, the male suspect approached seven NYPD vehicles parked near the precinct,…
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Feb. 24, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A Brooklyn man has been arrested for attempted murder and other crimes after he allegedly shot a victim in Corona on Christmas Day. Kevin Aspiroz, 25, was picked up by police on Thursday, Feb. 23, two months after he allegedly shot a 45-year-old man during an attempted armed robbery… Read more »
Feb. 15, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Police have released an image of a man wanted for allegedly raping his ex-girlfriend in Kew Gardens Hills early Monday morning, Feb.13. The suspect allegedly broke into the 35-year-old victim’s apartment, located in the vicinity of Kissena Boulevard and 71st Avenue, at around 4 a.m. while she was sleeping,… Read more »
Feb. 1, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The Community Council for the 112th Precinct in Forest Hills and Rego Park held a virtual meeting with the NYPD last month where residents were updated on local crime and were advised to be vigilant about scammers seeking to solicit money. The monthly meeting — which aims to bring… Read more »
November 21, By Domenick Rafter
Crime is down in the 112th Precinct, but grand larcenies are up in both the past month and on the year due to identity theft and scams.
Scam artists preying on citizens, especially the elderly,…
by Domenick Rafter
A string of assaults on elderly residents in Forest Hills have some residents on edge and police working to find the culprits.
Captain Robert Ramos, commanding officer of the 112th Precinct, told Community Board 6 Wednesday night that there were several includes since mid-October where elderly people have been targeted while walking in public.…