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 KINGS
COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY CHARLES J. HYNES ANNOUNCES MAXIMUM
SENTENCE OF LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE IN MURDER CASE
DEFENDANT SHOT HIMSELF IN
THE THUMB, LEAVING HIS DNA BEHIND
Brooklyn, May 23, 2008 –
Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes today
announced the sentencing of John Roberts, 25, to life
without parole for the murder of Anthony Rodgers in August,
2006. Roberts was convicted on May 1 of Murder in the First
Degree and sentenced on May 22 before Justice Neil Firetog.
On August 31, 2006, Roberts approached the
victim, in front of 199 Amboy Street, with a gun and
demanded his money and property. Rodgers started to run
away when Roberts shot him in the back. Then, as Rodgers is
on the ground, Roberts ripped the victim’s chain off his
neck and began to walk away. Rodgers then tackled the
defendant, attempting to recover his chain. Roberts then
fired four more shots at Rodgers, killing him. Roberts also
accidentally shot himself in the thumb. The blood from his
injured thumb was recovered from the ground and the
defendant’s DNA on the chain were taken for DNA analysis,
leading to his eventual arrest on September 2, 2006.
Roberts also had an accomplice, Desmond Arnold,
21, who was present during the robbery. After the incident,
Roberts handed the chain and the weapon to Arnold, who was
caught several hours later. Arnold pled guilty to Robbery
in the First Degree and will be sentenced on June 20.
Roberts, who was on parole at the time of the
murder, has two prior felony convictions, one for Criminal
Possession of Stolen Property in October 2002, and the other
for Attempted Robbery in May 2005.
The case was prosecuted by Senior Trial Attorney
Lawrence Fredella from the Homicide Bureau. Kenneth Taub is
Chief of the Homicide Bureau.
Contact: Sandy
Silverstein
718-250-2300
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KINGS
COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY CHARLES J. HYNES ANNOUNCES LIFE
SENTENCE IN BELT PARKWAY MURDER
Brooklyn, May 21, 2008
– Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes today
announced the sentencing of Robert Maffei, 25, to 25 years
to life in prison, for a 2003 murder.
Maffei was convicted on May 1, of Murder in the
Second Degree. Today he received the maximum sentence.
In the early morning hours of May 17, 2003,
Maffei shot and killed Francesco Santillo, 18. The incident
occurred on the Belt Parkway, in Bay Ridge, after Maffei
believed Santillo had looked at Maffei’s girlfriend, while
their cars were stopped a traffic light at Cropsey Avenue
and Bay 8th Street.
Santillo and three friends had been out at a
billiards hall in Bay Ridge and were returning home in a red
1998 Subaru, when they saw the white Lincoln LS, driven by
Maffei’s girlfriend at the traffic light. Santillo and his
friends noticed that the car Lincoln was occupied by two
women, in the front, and one man, Maffei, in the back.
When the light changed and both cars drove away,
Maffei told his girlfriend to follow the Subaru. On the Belt
Parkway, she pulled alongside the other car, driven by one
of Santillo’s friends. Maffei rolled down the rear window
and fired one shot from a handgun, striking Santillo once in
the head. He died just after midnight the following day.
The case was prosecuted by
Senior Trial Attorney Alfred De Ingeniis, of the Homicide
Bureau. Kenneth Taub is Chief of the Homicide Bureau.
Contact: Jonah
Bruno
718-250-2300
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KINGS
COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY CHARLES J. HYNES ANNOUNCES
INDICTMENT OF BAR MITZVAH TUTOR AND LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER
CHARGED WITH SEXUALLY
ABUSING FOUR BOYS
Brooklyn, May 19, 2008 – Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes today announced the
indictment of Yona Weinberg, 29, a Flatbush Bar Mitzvah
tutor and licensed social worker charged with sexual abusing
four male students, one of which was a client.
The indictment charges Weinberg with Course of
Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the Second Degree, nine
counts of Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, Attempted
Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, and six counts of
Endangering the Welfare of a Child. If convicted, he faces
up to seven years in prison.
The victims range in age from 12 to 14 and some
were Weinberg’s students, from the Khal Beth Abraham
synagogue, where Weinberg gave Bar Mitzvah lessons. Other
victims include clients from Weinberg’s work as a licensed
social worker for the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s
Services.
Initially only two victims reported abuse, but
the investigation revealed two additional
victims.
An indictment is an accusatory instrument and
not proof of a defendant’s guilt.
The case is being prosecuted by Sex Crimes
Bureau Unit Chief Kevin O’Donnell. Rhonnie Jaus is Chief of
the Sex Crimes Bureau.
Contact: Jonah
Bruno
718-250-2300
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KINGS
COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY CHARLES J. HYNES ANNOUNCES
INDICTMENT IN 2002 MURDER ATTEMPT
HOMEMADE BOMB USED TO
ATTACK VICTIM, SEVERING HIS LEG
Brooklyn, May 15, 2008
– Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes today
announced the indictment of Yung Tang, 38, who is charged
with using a homemade bomb, in an attempt to kill a tenant
he wanted to evict from a commercial building, in 2002.
Charges against Tang include Attempted Murder in
the Second Degree, Assault in the First Degree, Arson in the
Second Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the
First Degree. He faces up to 50 years in prison.
On March 24, 2002, Israel Halberstam left his
Borough Park home and noticed a bag next to the driver-side
door of his minivan. When he attempted to kick the bag out
of the way, it exploded. As a result of the incident,
Halberstam lost his leg.
The indictment alleges Tang planted the bomb to
kill Halberstam, because Halberstam owed Tang approximately
$100,000 in unpaid rent, for commercial space, at 6508 6th
Avenue. Halberstam used the space as a showroom for his
electronics business.
The NYPD Arson and Explosion
Squad and Bomb Squad investigated the case, with
the
Brooklyn District Attorney’s Rackets Division.
Assistant District Attorneys Joseph DiBenedetto
and Gavin Miles are prosecuting the case. Deputy District
Attorney Joe Petrosino and Chief Counsel to the Rackets
Division Monique Ferrell also worked on the case. Michael
Vecchione is Chief of the Rackets Division.
Contact: Jonah
Bruno
718-250-2300
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KINGS COUNTY DISTRICT
ATTORNEY CHARLES J. HYNES ANNOUNCES RAPE CONVICTION
INVOLVING TWO VICTIMS
DNA LINKED THE DEFENDANT
TO THE VICTIMS
Brooklyn, May 15, 2008
– Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes today
announced the conviction of Antonio Lopez, 36, for Rape in
the First Degree and Criminal Sexual Act in the First
Degree. He faces 50 years in prison when he is sentenced on
June 3 before Justice Cassandra Mullen.
In October 2003, Lopez took the first victim
behind a school in Coney Island where he repeatedly punched
her, then choked and raped her. After Lopez fled, the
victim immediately called police. The victim was taken to
Victory Memorial Hospital for numerous injuries and a rape
kit was conducted.
In February 2004, Lopez struck again. He took
this victim to an abandoned train yard in Bay Ridge where he
beat and sodomized her. The victim in this incident also
immediately alerted police after the defendant fled. She
was taken to Lutheran Medical Center where a rape kit was
conducted.
Through the DNA database, it
was determined that both women were victimized by the same
defendant. They matched the DNA to Lopez and he was
subsequently arrested on August 28, 2007.
The case was prosecuted by
Senior Trial Attorney Elizabeth Doerfler and Assistant
District Attorney Ilana Silverglade from the Sex Crimes
Bureau. Rhonnie Jaus is Chief of the Sex Crimes Bureau.
Contact: Sandy
Silverstein
718-250-2300
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KINGS
COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY CHARLES J. HYNES ANNOUNCES
CONVICTION OF CLIFFORD DAMON IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MURDER
DEFENDANT MURDERED HIS
COMMON-LAW WIFE AND ATTACKED THEIR HOUSEMATE
Brooklyn, May 14, 2008
– Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes today
announced the conviction of Clifford Damon, who murdered his
common-law wife and stabbed another man who lived in the
same Flatbush apartment.
The jury deliberated for one day before
convicting Damon of Murder in the Second Degree and
Attempted Murder in the Second Degree. When he is sentenced
June 10, Damon could receive a maximum sentence of 50 years
to life in prison.
On March 12, 2004, Damon, 46, stabbed his
common-law wife, Donna Gomes, numerous times, in the hallway
of their building, killing her. He then returned to their
apartment, entered the room of their housemate, Courtney
Gaskin, and stabbed him several times.
The case was prosecuted by Director of Training
Kin Ng and Assistant District Attorney Lauren Hersh, of the
Domestic Violence Bureau. Wanda Lucibello is Chief of
Special Victims.
Contact: Jonah
Bruno
718-250-2300
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KINGS
COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY CHARLES J. HYNES ANNOUNCES
CONVICTION OF GENERAL WAITERS
MURDERED A THREE-YEAR-OLD
GIRL AND INJURED SEVERAL OTHERS IN 2006 SHOOTING
Brooklyn, May 13, 2008
– Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes today
announced the conviction of General Waiters, 38, who shot
several people at a family gathering in May 2006, killing a
three-year-old girl.
Waiters was convicted of Murder in Second
Degree, Attempted Murder in the Second Degree and two counts
of Assault in the First Degree. When he is sentenced June 2,
he faces a maximum of life in prison.
May 7, 2006, Waiters drew a .357 revolver and
opened fire at a gathering of his girlfriend, Jacqueline
Warren’s family, killing Warren’s three-year-old niece,
Tajmere Clark. Waiters also shot Warren’s aunt, Mary Lee
Clark – Tajmere Clark’s grandmother – twice, putting her
into a coma, which she remains in today. And he shot two of
Warren’s children in the leg.
Chief Counsel to the Homicide Bureau Mark Hale
prosecuted the case. Kenneth Taub is Chief of the Homicide
Bureau.
Contact: Jonah
Bruno
718-250-2300
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KINGS COUNTY
DISTRICT ATTORNEY CHARLES J. HYNES HONORS RECIPIENTS OF HIS
18TH ANNUAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION AWARDS
SLAIN
POLICE OFFICER RUSSEL TIMOSHENKO TO RECEIVE AWARD
Brooklyn, May 7, 2008 – Kings County
District Attorney Charles J. Hynes today announced the
recipients of his 18th annual Law Enforcement
Appreciation Awards in a ceremony at Brooklyn Law School.
Twenty-two honorees from the New York Police Department, New
York Fire Department, District Attorney’s Office and NYS
Criminal Court were recognized for their bravery, dedication
to the job and accomplishments. They were honored for their
outstanding work in keeping Brooklyn safe. The emcee for
the ceremony was Juliet Papa from 1010 WINS Radio.
This year’s recipients were selected from a
long list of deserving nominees. Many of this year’s
recipients put their lives on the line, day in and day out,
to make sure that we are safe and dangerous criminals are
taken off the street. Many of the honorees are very active
in the community, guiding and educating our youth.
Among those honored this year are slain
Officer Russell Timoshenko and his partner Officer
Herman Yan. In a high-profile case from July 9, 2007,
the officers were on routine patrol in the 71st
Precinct when they observed a suspicious BMW traveling
westbound on Lefferts Avenue. A license plate check was
conducted on the computer in the police car, revealing that
the license plate did not belong to that car. The officers
then stopped the vehicle. As the officers exited their
vehicle to approach the suspects, gunshots were fired,
striking Officer Timoshenko twice, once in the face, causing
him to fall to the ground. More shots were fired in Officer
Yan’s direction, striking him in the left forearm and the
chest. Fortunately, Officer Yan was wearing a bullet-proof
vest at the time. After falling to his knees, Officer Yan
quickly recovered and returned fire. The perpetrators fled
in their vehicle. Officer Yan went to assist his partner,
radioed for assistance and reported the incident. Officers
Timoshennko and Yan were immediately placed in responding
police cars and taken to Kings County Hospital. While en
route to the hospital, Officer Yan gave a description of the
suspects’ vehicle and the direction in which they were
going. The vehicle was found approximately four blocks from
the crime scene. Three high-powered handguns were recovered
and evidence was collected. A massive investigation ensued
which led to an interstate manhunt for the perpetrators.
Within a few days, all three suspects, Dexter Bostic, Robert
Ellis and Lee Woods, were apprehended and placed under
arrest. While in intensive care at Kings County Hospital,
Officer Timoshenko succumbed to his injuries five days
later. Bostic, Ellis and Woods have since been indicted and
are awaiting trial for murder.
This year’s honorees also include officers who
have been shot and stabbed, an investigator who took down
Internet predators who were preying on children, and
officers who have implemented programs to get troubled youth
off the streets.
This year’s award recipients include:
Lieutenant David Glassberg –
Lt. Glassberg is assigned to
the Police Service Area 2 Juvenile Robbery Intervention
Program (JRIP) where he has been the program’s coordinator
since November 2007. The program consists of a task force
formed in January 2007 to address a significant increase in
robberies in and around public housing developments in the
73rd Precinct. The goal of the program is to put
selected youths, who live in public housing in the 73rd
Precinct and who have previously been arrested for robbery,
on notice that if their criminal conduct continues, there
will be serious consequences. The other aspect of this
program is to provide social services and educational and
job opportunities for them and their families. The task
force conducts frequent home and school visits. This
program has been a tremendous success, in large part due to
Lt. Glassberg’s involvement. Robberies in public housing in
the 73rd Precinct have decreased dramatically and
the numbers of arrests of youths who participate in the
program has also dropped significantly. Also, at the
suggestion of Lt. Glassberg, all the families of youths in
the program were given a free turkey by the Police
Department on the day before Thanksgiving in 2007.
Detective Walter Brant – Detective Brant is the
Community Affairs Officer in Police Service Area 2. He is
committed to enhancing the quality of community and police
relationships. After the terrorist acts of 9/11, Det. Brant
erected the first permanent memorial, which sits in the
center of the Louis H. Pink Development. The memorial
consists of six statues dedicated to members of the agencies
that gave the ultimate sacrifice. The statues are
surrounded by a tree planted by the community as a
declaration of their appreciation for the sacrifices that
were made. Det. Brant also created and hosted an annual
bike riding event which is a five-mile bike tour escorted by
police officers, designed to bridge the gap between police
and the community. He is also an executive member of DEFY
(Drug Education for Youth), which takes kids, from areas
where drugs and violence are prevalent, to Floyd Bennett
Field for two-week educational program. There, they are
given gifts and food, and are lectured on violence,
self-esteem, leadership, gangs and drugs. They are also
taken on field trips. Det. Brant also recently completed a
successful fifth season of flag football, in connection with
the Police Athletic League, for youths from various housing
developments. In addition, he is currently sponsoring a
youth essay contest, challenging youth to explain ways in
which they would get illegal guns off the streets.
Court
Officer Gavin Nichols –
Court Officer Nichols has
been with the Criminal Court since January, 2004. Aside
from excelling in his routine duties as a Court Officer, he
is responsible for the success of the St. Raphael’s Sports
program for which he is the parish athletic representative.
The program gets approximately 90 children together to play
basketball. Court Officer Nichols serves as a coach for the
teams. He feels that this program is important to keep
children active in positive ways and off the streets to
avoid a life of crime. In addition, Court Officer Nichols
is a member of the Parish Council which started a youth
group for neighborhood children so they would have a place
to go on Saturday nights during the winter. He helped raise
thousands of dollars to buy games, a music system and
refreshments for the children.
Detective Angel Cruz –
Detective Cruz is assigned to
the Police Department’s Transit District 33. He is
recognized for his heroic actions on March 13, 2007.
Officer Cruz was on solo patrol at the Broadway Junction
train complex in Brownsville when he observed two males
smoking cigarettes. After obtaining their identification,
one of the suspects punched Officer Cruz in the face and
stabbed him in the head with a large hunting knife,
puncturing his skull and causing a life-threatening injury.
Although seriously injured and bleeding profusely, Officer
Cruz managed to fend off his attacker and fire several shots
at him with his service weapon. The suspect attempted to
flee and Officer Cruz pursued him, chasing him down a flight
of stairs through the train station. Assisting officers
then arrived and detained the suspect. Officer Cruz was
taken to Jamaica Hospital for emergency brain surgery.
After eight months of therapy, Officer Cruz made a
successful recovery. He was determined not to let this
incident end his police career. Police Commissioner Kelly
promoted Cruz to Detective on July 31, 2008 for his actions
on that day.
Supervising Fire Marshal (SFM) Bernard Santangelo –
Supervisor Santangelo is
currently assigned to the Bureau of Fire Investigation’s
Citywide South Command in Brooklyn. He is a 30-year Fire
Department veteran, having served in this particular bureau
for the last 22 years. While assigned to the city’s Joint
Arson Task Force, Supervising Fire Marshal Santangelo
investigated a series of fires in Williamsburg. While
investigating one intentionally set fire at 50 Wallabout
Street, he discovered that five other arson fires dating
back to 1987 occurred in the same building. Each incident
was connected to one individual who hid behind several
“shell” corporations. Further investigation revealed
inflated insurance claims in excess of $5.5 million and
other monies being laundered. Fire Marshal Santangelo had
to gain the trust of cooperating witnesses to solve this
investigation, which resulted in the arrest of a dangerous
individual, who was putting the public at risk and seeking
to use arson for profit. The arsonist is now serving 15
years in federal prison.
Supervising Detective Investigator Shaun Winter –
Supervising Detective
Investigator Shaun Winter has been working with the District
Attorney’s Office since 1996 where he has conducted many
investigations ranging from organized crime to environmental
crime. He currently supervises the DA’s newly formed
Computer Crimes Unit. In this role, he investigates cases
involving the on-line enticement of children utilizing the
Internet and other computer-assisted crimes. He works
closely with organizations including the National Center for
Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), an organization for
which he has volunteered since 1998. This volunteer work
has included teaching young children, assisting at the
annual golf fundraiser, organizing and running benefit
basketball games and working the “Mall Booth”, photographing
and fingerprinting children for identification cards. He
also teaches older children about safety and the use of the
“buddy system.” In addition to his work with the District
Attorney’s Office and the NCMEC, Supervising Detective
Investigator Winter is an adjunct professor at the Katherine
Gibbs School in NYC where he teaches young adults about
criminal law and its role in society
Police Officers Devin Long and Ashland Menelas –
Officers Long and Menelas
demonstrated valor and keen observation in nabbing a
dangerous armed felon on Christmas Day. On December 25,
2007, the officers who were relatively new to the force,
were performing routine patrol duties when they heard
several gunshots coming from the vicinity of East 45th
Street and Glenwood Road. Disregarding their safety, they
headed straight for the location where they believed the
shots were fired. They observed a male that matched a
witness’ description of the perpetrator running north on
East 45th Street, fleeing from the scene of the
crime. The officers were told by witnesses that someone had
been shot. The officers gave chase, observing the suspect
discard his firearm. They did not lose sight of this
individual and eventually apprehended him and recovered the
gun. Further investigation revealed that the perpetrator
had earlier been denied entry into the nearby “Tropical
Reflections” nightclub, so he shot the bouncer several
times. The perpetrator, Kinston Dubarry, had a criminal
record including one arrest for another nightclub-related
incident. He is now awaiting trial for Attempted Murder.
The officers apprehended a dangerous criminal who likely
would have continued his violent string of behavior.
Police Officers Keisha Durrant and Andriy Ryabinin – On
December 6, 2007, Officers Durrant and Ryabinin, assigned to
the 63rd Precinct, responded to a radio call for
help at a residence on East 52nd Street. Upon
arriving at the location, the officers heard a child
screaming from the second floor. As they entered the
location, they smelled a strong odor of marijuana and
observed several males smoking marijuana through the front
window. The officers noticed seven bundles of marijuana in
plain view on the floor and in the presence of minors.
Everyone in the room was arrested. Next, the officers
obtained a search warrant, and upon execution of that search
warrant, they recovered two firearms from the house as well
as scales, drug paraphernalia and several bags of
marijuana. Eleven people in total were arrested. The
officers acted in a calm, professional manner and rescued
children from a hazardous environment.
Police Officers Rory Mangra and Erik Merizalde –
Officers Mangra and Merizalde,
assigned to the 78th Precinct, have made many
quality arrests and had a positive impact on the quality of
life for the residents of Park Slope. They demonstrated
their dedication to protecting the public on March 27, 2007
when they encountered two males standing in the vicinity of
446 Dean Street. One of the individuals was smoking a
marijuana cigarette. As Officer Mangra exited his vehicle
and approached the two males, one of them began to run.
Officer Mangra pursued him on foot as Officer Merizalde
pulled his RMP onto the sidewalk to block the perpetrator’s
path. Officer Mangra then attempted to apprehend the
perpetrator, Kingsley Newland, when the suspect put up a
struggle. Newland then pointed a gun at Officer Mangra who
fearlessly pushed the perpetrator’s arm downward. Newland
fired one shot, hitting Officer Mangra in the leg. Officer
Merizalde then struck the perpetrator with his hands,
knocking the firearm onto the sidewalk. Then the two
officers were able to subdue the suspect and place him under
arrest.
Police Officer Avia Hunt –
Officer Hunt has been with
the 68th Precinct since 2001 where she has been
assigned to patrol, crime analysis and her current position
as the Youth Officer. Officer Hunt displays great
enthusiasm while working with the youth of the community,
educating them and keeping them off the streets and out of
trouble. Officer Hunt also coordinates the Command’s
Explorer program where participants become involved in
projects such as graffiti clean-ups, meals on wheels,
clothes drives, visiting senior centers and performing as
the color guard at various ceremonies. Officer Hunt also
takes time out of her busy schedule to escort neighborhood
youths to professional sports events, softball games,
museums, bowling, swimming and picnics. In addition, she
regularly gives lectures at schools to parents and teachers,
and the Cub Scouts. Officer Hunt was named the New Post
Advisor/Youth Officer of the Year for 2006.
Police Officers Raul Muniz and Rahim Morris –
Officers Muniz and Morris
have been exemplary members of the Midnight
Conditions/Anti-Crime Team for the 83rd Police
Precinct. Officer Muniz led the 83rd Precinct in
gun arrests, having made seven gun arrests on five
incidents, recovering seven guns. He also arrested three
people for a carjacking and had four separate arrest
incidents for Grand Larceny Auto. He also made numerous
arrests for graffiti. Officer Morris led his team and his
tour in arrests in 2007. He made 12 arrests for robbery on
three incidents and was instrumental in the apprehension of
four perpetrators, closing out several cases also for
robbery. He arrested six perpetrators on two incidents for
burglary and apprehended two for graffiti on two dates.
Officer Morris also arrested two more perpetrators for guns
on two dates. Both officers contributed to over 200 arrests
for the Conditions/Anti-Crime Team in 2007. They also play
a significant role in training some of the newer,
less-experienced officers.
Police Officer Samuel Sexton –
Officer Sexton is a 24-year
veteran of the NYPD. In 2001, Officer Sexton became the 79th
Precinct Auxiliary Coordinator and Explorer Post 2079
Advisor. In these roles, he encouraged other officers to
get more involved in the community. For the past five
years, the Explorer Post 2079 has been in the top five
citywide for community service as well as the top five for
citywide exploring contacts. Officer Sexton has actively
participated in many civic and educational activities and
organizations which sought to benefit the lives of those in
the community. Some of these organizations include the NYC
Parks Department, Marcy Police Athletic League and 79th
Precinct Youth Council. Officer Sexton has received many
awards in recognition of his service with these programs.
Detectives Michael Corvi, Frank Sarrica and Hassan Elci –
Detectives Corvi,
Sarrica and Elci from the Detectives’ Endowment Association
were involved in a shootout with a violent criminal on the
FBI’s most wanted list for shooting a police officer in Cobb
County, Georgia. On January 1, 2008, the detectives were
conducting narcotics enforcement when they observed a
suspicious man enter a bodega and then a short while later,
exit while nervously looking up and down the street. He was
fidgeting with a lump on his side which these detectives
knew to be a sign of a possible concealed weapon. As the
suspect, Darin John Richardson, walked down Belmont Avenue,
the detectives began to approach him, when he fled. The
detectives pursued him and ordered him to stop. Richardson
then drew his firearm and pointed it at Det. Corvi. Det.
Corvi fired a shot at the suspect and dove for cover behind
a parked vehicle as Detectives Sarrica and Elci continued
their pursuit. Det. Sarrica fired five shots while
Richardson still had his weapon aimed at Det. Corvi. Det.
Corvi then rejoined the pursuit as the officers continued to
demand that the suspect drop his weapon. The suspect
eventually collapsed on the ground and the officers were
able to apprehend him.
Detective Thomas Howell –
Detective Howell is assigned
to the DA’s Office Squad. He has had an impressive career
in law enforcement dating back to 1983 when he entered the
NYPD. He was first assigned to the 52nd Precinct
in the Bronx before being assigned to the Auto Crime
Division in 1986 where he worked to combat auto theft and
insurance fraud. He was then promoted to Detective 3rd
Grade in April, 1988. In January 1990, he was transferred
to the Intelligence Division and was attached to the Mayor’s
Personnel Security Detail. He was also promoted to
Detective 2nd Grade in November 1993. Det.
Howell came to the DA’s Office in 1995 where he has worked
on many high profile gambling cases involving wire-taps and
surveillance. He was assigned to District Attorney Hynes’
Personnel Security Detail in 1997.
Contact: Sandy
Silverstein
718-250-2300
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