Cop of the Month enforced Leandra’s Law

For his enforcement of Leandra’s Law, and for protecting a child, Police Officer Colin Dyer was feted by the 106th Precinct as “Cop of the Month” at the most recent Precinct Council meeting.
It was on Tuesday, May 3 that Dyer responded to an accident on the eastbound Belt Parkway. The driver, a robbery parolee, according to Commanding Officer Captain Thomas Pascale, had watery eyes and smelled of alcohol. He also had his five-year-old daughter in the car. When the man was arrested, he allegedly had a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit.
“This was the first time I really saw a Leandra’s Law arrest,” said a proud Pascale.
Old business was then addressed, including disorderly males at 111th Avenue and 122nd Street, and commercial parking on 80th Street.
Precinct Council president Frank Dardani reminded those in attendance that National Night Out Against Crime will be on Tuesday, August 2 at 6 p.m. at Centerville Playground. The council is asking for donations from businesses and residents.
“We expect another good turnout and another good year,” said Dardani.
Residents then brought their complaints to the attention of the command, including kids hanging out at 114th Place between 133rd and 135th Avenues. Some allege that cars have been broken into and/or stolen in the area.
“We’ll go over there,” vowed Pascale.
Another area of concern was Rockaway Boulevard and 133rd Street.
“At any given time it’s like a hangout,” said one local, who also noted public drinking as a problem.
“I think you’ll notice more police presence on the street,” said Pascale.
And regarding a fight last week near P.S. 232, Pascale said that, “our goal, when school lets out, is to get the kids on transit [to go home].”
The officers allege that students from J.H.S. 202 went to 232 and an altercation ensued. A police report was taken. “We always pay attention to anything youth related,” assured Pascale.
One resident also brought attention to the fact that at the end of last month on Albert Road, several cars were allegedly broken into and GPS units were the targets.
“It’s a crime of opportunity,” said Pascale. “Take your GPS and hide it. Don’t leave it in plain sight.”
His officers did “detective-level work” recently, he said, when they went to local pawn shops, found GPS units sold by an known suspect, hit “home” and returned the equipment to the rightful owners.