Woman tries to pass Counterfeit $50 Bills, Apprehended

On Tuesday, a woman entered a number of stores on Troy Ave and attempted to purchase items using a counterfeit $50 bill. The woman, described as a Black Female, hit three stores on the Avenue, one of which refused the bill. Two other stores accepted purchases ranging from Twenty dollars, to twenty five dollars. The Police were then called after one of the stores, Crown Fabrics, noticed the fake bill. However, the woman had already left the store, and was long gone.

When the police arrived, the sergeant informed the store owner that not much can be done other then to contact the Secret Service which is the government department that handles counterfeit money cases. The sergeant then told the store owner that he will take care of the calls and reports. Later on it occurred to the store owner to check with neighboring stores if the woman attempted to pass the bad money at their stores as well, and turns out the woman made a stop at a hair salon where she made a twenty to twenty five dollar purchase. One other store, My Sweet Art, refused the bill.

Hate Crime in CH: Bochur Brutally Assaulted Friday Night

At around 12:30am Friday night two Bochurim walking on Eastern Pkwy. and Rochester Ave. were assaulted. The incident began as the two were walking when they heard someone behind them yell “You ******* Jew”, when they turned around one of the Bochurim was struck in the face with a baseball bat, after which a group of about 7 to 8 Black Males closed in prepared to possibly lynch the Bochur when they both managed to fend off their assailants.

When the two got away and called for help other Yidden in the area called Hatzalah who responded immediately and began treating the victim, who one of the members described his injuries to his face as extremely severe. The victim was then transported to Kings County Hospital where police were called and officers from the 71st precinct responded to take the report were more then happy to hear it that the incident took place at the park entrance thereby making it a case for the 77th precinct, and so its one bias crime less for the 71st.

The victim stated that there was a group of about 7 or 8 Black males 3 or 4 of which were on bikes and one of them was dressed in a gray suit and pants.

Career Shoplifter Strikes Again, And Gets Caught

Approximately 2 hours before Shabbos Shomrim received a call for a shoplifter in the Kingston Bargain Center. The incident began at 6:10pm when one of the workers at the store noticed the perp walking down one of the isles and putting things in his bag, and then tried to exit the store, he blocked the entrance and the owner called police and Shomrim.

Shomrim members arrived a mere minute after receiving the call, and one of the members identified him at the perp in a Previous Shoplifting this past January. Police arrived 2 minutes after Shomrim and questioned the employee then the owner, and after reviewing surveillance footage where he was clearly seen lifting various items police arrested him.

We would like to warn all residents of the community that during the summer many of us go upstate and crime goes up, please be careful and sensible, if you see something make sure to call 911 and Shomrim at (718) 774-3333 24/7.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

Bochur Assaulted on Kingston and President

At 3:20am a Bochur was assaulted by a black male wielding a nightstick as he was walking up Kingston Ave, the assault took place on the corner of President and Kingston, where the black male struck the Bochur with the collapsible nightstick in the back of his head, then fled up Kingston Ave. towards Eastern Parkway.

In a conversation with the victim, he related that he saw the assailant walking towards him on the other side of the street and thought nothing of him, but after passing him he heard running behind him followed by the sudden strike to the back of his head.

He immediately screamed out for help, which prompted one of the Bochurim in 1414 (the Kvutseh Dormitory) to call Shomrim, who responded immediately and determined that the Bochur should receive medical attention. An attempt was then made to ID and apprehend the assailant, which was unsuccessful due in part to the very rainy weather which made it hard to notice any distinguishable characteristics of the attacker, and the victim’s unawareness. Hatzalah responded and took the Bochur to Kings County Hospital where he was treated for the head injury.

I would like to take this opportunity to alert people, when walking to always be aware of your surroundings, take note and be wary, especially when walking at such late hours. Another issue is ignorance, Bochurim were saying that in such an event they simply do not know what to do. Save this number (718) 774-3333 it’s the Shomrim Hotline and is available as a community service 24/7, if an assault or mugging had taken place be you the victim [L”A] or a witness do not hesitate to call, once that call is made everything will be taken care of.

The Action on Empire & Troy just doesn’t stop

Usually its car crashes then just this past Sunday we witnessed around 30 police vehicles respond to an officer assaulted, but tonight has really been the cream of the crop. Nearly 40 police vehicles including ESU trucks and SUV’s various unmarked cars and even an unmarked taxi, and not to forget various FDNY SUV’s as well, were double lined up along the entire Empire Blvd. between Albany & Troy.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

More on the Window Smashing

Later this night CrownHeights.info had learned that 2 Bochurim were assaulted on Eastern Pkwy. one of the Shomrim members that was on scene from the shattering of the window immediately made the connection with this mob, and had the police investigate, and had another few of the mob arrested.

Just to note that a Shomrim member was at the police precinct until 3am assisting the Bochurim with all the paper work up until the prosecution of these lawless individuals.

Thank you Shomrim for all the time and effort. If you have an emergency don’t hesitate to call Shomrim at (718) 774-3333.