Criminal Possession: Pothead with no brains
Marijuana arrests for possession of under 25 grams may be the stuff of non-criminal violations these days, but toking in public will still earn you a trip to the slammer. That was apparently news to the 34-year-old man who sparked up in the early morning of Fri., March 20, outside of 415 W. 25th St. Officers of the 10th Precinct observed him “smoking a lit marijuana cigarette in a public place, in public view” and put a stop to the ill-advised mind-expanding shenanigans.
Grand Theft Auto: With assist from owner
A man told police that around 6:15 p.m. on Sat., March 21, he parked his vehicle (a 2015 Grand Jeep Cherokee) in front of 202 Eighth Ave. — with the keys in ignition, and the engine running. He entered the premises to speak with someone, returning a short time later to find the gray vehicle gone. A canvass of the area failed to turn up the car or the less-than-criminal-mastermind responsible for the opportunistic heist.
Grand Larceny: Gym rat’s lock clipped
During the course of a 90-minute workout, somebody clipped the lock and removed $558 worth of property from a patron at New York Sports Club (270 Eighth Ave). A thief cut into the lock some time between 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Wed., March 18. The victim, who reported stolen items including clothes worth $2350 and $25 cash, was unable to speak further with the detective squad — saying he had to “get home to get information for his credit cards.” At least he was warmed up for the sprint!
—Scott Stiffler
THE 10th PRECINCT
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 April 29. 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 13th PRECINCT
Located at 230 E. 21st St. (btw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.). Deputy Inspector: David Ehrenberg. 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, 6:30 p.m. The next meeting is on Apr. 21.
