HIGH FEMALES BRING MAN DOWN | Two pot smokers were reportedly not so mellow when confronted by a 29-year-old man who asked that they not toke in front of his building on the 200 block of W. 16th St. The man was walking his dogs at about 6:20 p.m. on Wed., April 29, when he noticed the females of unknown age with Mary Jane (the thing, not the person), and made the request. They gave the man a hit of his own in response, striking and pulling him to the ground resulting in minor injuries. The man shook it off after refusing medical attention.
BEDROOM BURGLARY | A woman came home to her apartment in the 500 block of W. 30th St. at about 7:30 a.m. on Tues., April 28 found that a $4,000 necklace was missing. Building management reportedly allowed employees from Tri-State Furniture access to her room so that they could change the furniture. The 32-year-old victim told police the apartment was provided by her job, even as remodeling continues across the building. Front desk personnel supposedly provided the key for the heist of the Hertz Jewelry item.
BAD TIME FOR WATCH COLLECTOR | An unknown thief entered an apartment on the 300 block of W. 21st St. with ease on Wed., April 29. No damage was reported to the front door or windows of the residence but $16,000 worth of luxury watches were missing at about 8:45 a.m. The victim told police that the building superintendent has a key to the apartment. Thus far though, police have no suspects in the case, according to a report. A Jager Le Culture Reverso Duo watch worth $10,000 was the most valuable of the four watches taken. A pair of engraved cuff links and $200 in cash were also stolen.
DEAD ON ARRIVAL | Police found Francis Duffy, 65, dead in bed on Fri., May 1. A healthcare aid first came across the disabled man who was lying face up within his residence on the 200 block of W. 23rd St. She then dialed 911. Duffy was pronounced dead just before 4 p.m.
WALKING PARAPHERNALIA | A crack pipe lent some extra support for a man caught trespassing in a NYCHA building at about noon on Fri., May 1. Police say a 56-year-old was roaming through the building located at 420 W. 26th St. despite posted signs stating that the facilities were only for tenants and their guests. When they took another look at his walking cane, they found the pipe protruding from within. The man was arrested and charged with criminal trespass, a misdemeanor.
LUNCHTIME PUNCH | Things got physical (and a little personal) for one public school student on Mon., April 27. The 17-year-old male student was in a second floor hallway when another boy of the same age reportedly hit him on the head and cursed him out at about noon that day. Police say no injuries were visible on the victim. The boy knew his assailant, who is a classmate at Manhattan Business Academy (at 351 W. 18th St.). His mother requested that he be transferred to another school to ensure his safety. There was no arrest for the attack.
THE 10th PRECINCT
Located at 230 W. 20th St. (btw. 7th & 8th Aves.). Commander: Deputy Inspector Michele Irizarry. Main number: 212-741-8211. Community Affairs: 212-741-8226. Crime Prevention: 212-741-8226. Domestic Violence: 212-741-8216. Youth Officer: 212-741-8211. Auxiliary Coordinator: 212-741-8210. Detective Squad: 212-741-8245. The Community Council meets on the last Wed. of the month, 7 p.m., at the 10th Precinct or other locations to be announced. The next meeting is May 27.
—ZACH WILLIAMS
