NEW COMMANDING OFFICER: Next week will find the 10th Precinct welcoming a new commanding officer, and saying farewell to current CO, Deputy Inspector Michele Irizarry. Irizarry’s tenure at the 10th Precinct began in July of 2014, with a focus on bringing down crimes such as larceny. Irizarry’s successor, Captain Paul Lanot, will be assuming the role of commanding officer after her departure next week. Previously, Lanot served as the executive officer of the 17th Precinct, and then the Midtown South Precinct.
PETIT LARCENY: Chump change | At around 8am on Thurs., June 16, a Bronx man parked his 2000 Honda at a lot (435 10th Ave., at W. 34th St.), and then left for the day, confident in the safety of whatever valuables he had left inside. When the 47-year-old returned to pick up his vehicle, however, he noticed that the ashtray had been knocked to the floor, and, more pressingly, somebody had taken the $30 in quarters he’d been storing in the car. No one has been caught yet in relation to the caper, but police are strongly advised to canvas all nearby laundromats and arcades, and keep their eyes peeled for a person schlepping around 120 United States quarters (likely in a burlap sack labeled “$”).
ASSAULT: Bad night for Good Samaritan | One unfortunate incident on Sat., June 18 proved — swiftly and certainly —that no good deed goes unpunished. At about 2:30am, while walking his dog, a 72-year-old man was checking on a person he saw lying on the ground at the northeast corner of 10th Ave. & W 42nd St. While inspecting this sidewalk settler situation, an unknown perp approached the man, and punched him in the mouth with a closed fist, causing him to suffer a swollen lip. “I’m going to take care of you and your dog,” threatened the assailant, managing to add insult to injury before fleeing in an unknown direction. There are cameras in the area, though, so the sucker-punch ruffian stands a chance of getting caught.
ASSAULT: Cone dunce taken down | At around 1am on Sat., June 18, a 25-year-old upstate New York man got into heated dispute outside of XL Nightclub (512 W. 42nd St., btw. 10th & 11th Aves.), when a 48-year-old employee refused to let him enter the lounge. When the man continued to act belligerently, the employee approached him, causing the man to lash out and grab an orange traffic cone, and hurl it in the direction of the doorman. His poor aim, however, caused an innocent 2005 Honda Odyssey to get caught in the crossfire and suffer a damaged front fender. Undeterred by this attack, the doorman continued towards the perp, and was met with a far more direct strike to the nose, causing injury. The assailant was quickly arrested.
PETIT LARCENY: Can’t catch a brake | In a strange turn of events, a local man was probably left wondering why someone didn’t just steal his bike on Sun., June 19. The man left the bicycle locked up outside of 465 W. 23rd St. (btw. Ninth & 10th Aves.) at about 2:30am, and when he returned to it at 10:30am, he found multiple items had been stolen off of the bike in his absence. A grand total of $800 of crucial bike equipment was taken, including its two Shimano tires, two disc brakes, and two cables — leaving the bike utterly nonfunctional. According to the police report, it is possible that video is available, which might aid in identifying the piecemeal thief.
—SEAN EGAN
THE 10th PRECINCT: Located at 230 W. 20th St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.). Commander: Capt. Paul Lanot. 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: 212-924-3377. Detective Squad: 212-741-8245. The Community Council meets on the last Wed. of the month, 7pm, at the 10th Precinct or other locations to be announced. They are on hiatus until Sept. 28.
THE 13th PRECINCT: Located at 230 E. 21st St. (btw. Second & Third Aves.). Deputy Inspector: Brendan Timony. Call 212-477-7411. Community Affairs: 212-477-7427. Crime Prevention: 212-477-7427. Domestic Violence: 212-477-3863. Youth Officer: 212-477-7411. Auxiliary Coordinator: 212-477-4380. Detective Squad: 212-477-7444. The Community Council meets on the third Tues. of the month, 6:30pm, at the 13th Precinct. They are on hiatus until Sept. 20.
CASH FOR GUNS | $100 cash will be given (no questions asked) for each handgun, assault weapon or sawed-off shotgun, up to a maximum payment of $300. Guns are accepted at any Police Precinct, PSA or Transit District.
