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Jackson Heights

November 21, 2012

Parole Officer Helped Catch Suspect in Child Sexual Abuse Case

Mario Lopez's parole officer recognized his face on television, police said.

Jackson Heights

October 11, 2012

Mom of Guardsman Shot by Cops Meets With DA

Cecilia Reyes met with the district attorney investigating Noel Polanco's shooting death.

New York City

October 05, 2012

Cop Who Shot Unarmed Queens Man Has History of Heroism and Controversy

Hassan Hamdy, an ex-Marine in a dangerous NYPD unit, has also seen his share of controversy.

Jackson Heights

August 22, 2012

No Misconduct in Alleged Police Scuffle With Judge, Queens DA Says

Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown disagreed with two men allegedly roughed up by police.

Jamaica

August 20, 2012

Queens Buyback Program Nets More Than 500 Guns

The Queens District Attorney called the event one of the most successful buyback events ever.

Flushing

July 19, 2012

Flushing School Principal Arrested After Police Find Meth in Car

Carl Hudson was picked up after a traffic stop uncovered a baggie of methamphetamine.

Astoria

July 05, 2012

Lawyer Indicted for Allegedly Killing Exec Girlfriend in Astoria

Jason Bohn is accused of beating and strangling Danielle Thomas to death.

Flushing

June 25, 2012

Counterfeit 'Angry Birds' and Disney Toy Ring Broken Up in Queens

An alleged counterfeit Angry Birds and Disney toy ring was broken up last week in Queens.

Ridgewood

May 10, 2012

Ridgewood Man Charged With Operating Motorcycle Chop Shop

A Queens man has been arraigned on charges he ran a motorcycle chop shop out of his basement.