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Motorcycle rider injured by drunk driver: Brown

MASPETH — A Maspeth resident was arraigned Aug. 30 on charges of vehicular assault, driving under the influence, leaving the scene of a crime, reckless driving and reckless endangerment, the Queens district attorney’s office reported.

An eyewitness reported to an officer of the 104th Precinct that Daniel Freebes, 52, allegedly stuck a male on a motorcycle while driving his Chevrolet at the intersection of 60th Street and 56th Drive in Maspeth around 12:05 a.m. Aug. 29, the DA said.

Upon being struck, the man was thrown from the motorcycle, suffering bruises, bleeding, swelling, lacerations on his face and body, fractures in his ankle and foot and other injuries requiring knee surgery,...

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4 robbed home, pulled gun on people: Police

EAST ELMHURST — The city Police Department has requested help in finding four menwanted for a home invasion robbery.

Thursday, September 9, 2010 11:17 AM EDT

L.I. man sells US Open tix worth $10K: Brown

FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK— A Long Island man was charged and arraigned with re-selling US Open tickets equivalent to a value of $10,000 at the United States Tennis Association Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, the Queens DA’s office said last Thursday.

Thursday, September 9, 2010 11:17 AM EDT

Man, 45, dies as result of hit-and-run: Police

WOODHAVEN — A man was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Woodhaven, police sources said.

Thursday, September 9, 2010 11:17 AM EDT

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September 9th, 2010

L.I. man sells US Open tix worth $10K: Brown

FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK— A Long Island man was charged and arraigned with re-selling US Open tickets equivalent to a value of $10,000 at the United States Tennis Association Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, the Queens DA’s office said last Thursday.

Man, 45, dies as result of hit-and-run: Police

WOODHAVEN — A man was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Woodhaven, police sources said.

4 robbed home, pulled gun on people: Police

EAST ELMHURST — The city Police Department has requested help in finding four menwanted for a home invasion robbery.

Motorcycle rider injured by drunk driver: Brown

MASPETH — A Maspeth resident was arraigned Aug. 30 on charges of vehicular assault, driving under the influence, leaving the scene of a crime, reckless driving and reckless endangerment, the Queens district attorney’s office reported.
September 2nd, 2010

Boro man breaks eatery window with bat: Brown

RIDGEWOOD — A 26-year-old Ridgewood man was arrested after he allegedly broke a restaurant window with a baseball bat, the Queens district attorney said.

Queens man shot home's window with rifle: Brown

RIDGEWOOD — A 37-year-old Ridgewood man was arrested after he allegedly shot an air rifle through a home’s window, the Queens district attorney said.

Forged ID found on woman at LGA: Brown

EAST ELMHURST — A 39-year-old Bronx woman was arrested after she is alleged to have used a forged identification card at Immigration and Customs in LaGuardia Airport, the Queens district attorney said.

Baked goods stolen from Dunkin' Donuts: Brown

REGO PARK — A 29-year-old Rego Park man was arrested after he allegedly stole donuts and muffins from the shelves of a Dunkin’ Donuts store on Queens Boulevard, the Queens district attorney said.