This was definitely not in the playbook. New York Giants offensive lineman David Diehl, who crashed his vehicle in Astoria in June 2012, has pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Diehl will be under court supervision for six months and must complete other court-imposed requirements prior to sentencing. [...]
Police are looking for two suspects that swindled $4,500 out of a 68-year-old woman in western Queens. According to the NYPD, on December 12, the suspects, a man and a woman, came up to the victim and told her that they had found a large sum of money. They said that they could split the cash with her, [...]
Three days after the alleged crime took place, accompanied by his mother and lawyer, Jason Bohn, 33, gave himself up to police, who arrested and charged him for the murder of his 27-year-old girlfriend, Danielle Thomas. On Tuesday, June 26, officers from the 114th Precinct responded to a call at the couple’s shared Astoria apartment. [...]
John Gotti grandson busted with a stash of steroids The grandson of John (Teflon Don) Gotti was busted with a stash of steroids in Queens on Tuesday, police sources told the Daily News. A team of narcotics cops collared 18-year-old John Gotti — namesake of the notorious Gambino crime family boss — at a house [...]
Residents of Astoria refuse to be frightened by fleeing thieves aiming to filch their phones. Police say nine iPhones have been stolen along the “N” and “R” train lines since late December, with the most recent incident occurring on February 8. Five of the thefts have occurred in Astoria – three at the 36th Avenue [...]
111th Precinct Bayside, Douglaston, Little Neck, Auburndale, Hollis Hills and Fresh Meadows Last Precinct Council meeting of 2011 The 111th Precinct held its last Council Meeting of the year, updating residents on crime stats and honoring December’s “Cop of the Month.” “This year we’re down nine percent in crime. We’re down in every category, except [...]
Crime may never sleep, but the residents of Astoria are planning to put it to bed. Following a wave of illegal activity that recently rolled through the neighborhood, members of the community and local elected officials united at an anti-crime rally on November 16. A variety of crimes were discussed at the gathering, held at [...]
The 114th Citizen Observation Patrol (Civ OP) works to improve the quality of life of the residents of northwest Queens. In recognition of accomplishments over the past year, the patrol held its annual awards ceremony on October 26 at Riccardos’ by the Bridge Catering Hall in Astoria. The Civ OP was joined at the ceremony [...]
