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There have been numerous reports floating around the comments here and Facebook about an incident yesterday in Seba Avenue Park. The incident was that either one or multiple kids from out of the beach tried to intimidate a Beach kid out of his cell phone and there may or may not have been a weapon flashed. That’s all the information we have at this time. We welcome you to update us all in the comment below. We will update you as we try and get more information.
This week, next to the brand new Olga’s Garden is a very large area literally destroyed by Quad/ATV tracks. This is a disgrace to the neighborhood and destroys the arguments that local Quad and Dirt Bike riders have brought up on Comments and various meetings. The only way to stop this is if you see a Dirtbike/Mini-Bike/Quad/ATV riding on the Avenue or Parkland call 911 immediately.
The vehicle break-ins involve mostly unlocked vehicles. As reported previously these thefts resulted in cash, iPods, GPS tracking systems and other items being stolen. Please report suspicious vehicles or persons in the neighborhood by calling 911. Please give the operator a physical description, what direction they were headed, as much information as possible if they are driving the vehicle’s license number, if possible. Here is what has been making the rounds:
Cameras! Cameras! Cameras! & Youtube! No matter what the crime you commenters always demand cameras. Well in this case you got one. Vandals were caught on security camera defacing property on Gerritsen Avenue. They were marking up the newish buildings It appears as though they knew a camera was watching them, one looks right into the camera then puts his arms up to try and cover what the other person is doing (30 second mark). The video does cut out a few times but stick with it and you will witness them marking up the building. The building was cleaned the next day.  The Building in Question - October 2009
TWO WEEKS Folks! TWO WEEKS! In a case of truly disgusting behavior – the brand new mural that the Vollies put up has already been defaced within TWO WEEKS of putting it up. Obviously the neighbors and the Vollies are disappointed and are left wondering “why do this?”  Before TWO Weeks ago
Hooray for Parks on this one folks. With the Illegal Dumping story from a week back we have been trying to get any agency to answer a few questions and to get a response and cleanup. After speaking with Mr. Lawrence Majors our “newish” Parks Manager, he is new to our park but came from Sheepshead/Brighton/Coney Parks area. He stated that GerritsenBeach.net’s pictures and coverage made them aware of the situation and they plan to remove the debris. Although as of this time, they have not physically gone back-weeds to look, they are aware of what and how much debris is back there from the pictures. They are planning to “investigate” and remove the debris after the area drys out. They will go back there with a few front end loaders and containers to remove the debris. The investigation goes like this: When they get back there, if they can find a consistent address in the debris, they may be able to issue a summons. However, if they investigate and the person moved they are out of luck. In terms of finding these disgusting people I think our chances are low. As for the keys…There are approximately 5 Gates that lead back weeds(not including Burnett): Channel, Soccer Field, Gotham, Cryus, Seba. Park’s Manager Lawrence Major’s plans on changing the locks and keys ASAP and to change them every so often, they have not been changed in approximately 5 years. When asked about who is in possession of the keys, so this wont happen again, only the FDNY and Park he said are in possession. It must be noted that the Vollies and the members of the GBCares board also have keys to open these gates and they should be included when the locks/keys are changed out. As soon as the Parks Press office returns our phone calls we will be putting up more information.
Look what was found in the debris! A store for rent number. As it stands right now, we should have an answer, possibly with a meeting from at least one of these agency’s: DEC, Parks, Sanitation Enforcement next week.
What’s worse than woodchips and the subsequent woodchip gate?! Blatant dumping in our own backyard. Back weeds, directly behind the 8-track, there are 4 piles/strips of construction debris. It is all construction debris that was dumped out of a dumpster. It looks to be mainly roofing material but it basically looks like an entire house was gutted, put into dumpsters, then dumped back weeds. It’s literally everything you would see in a gutted house including a kitchen sink, awning, and satellite dish.
The area in question, which everyone should see, is behind the 8-track. After a little bit of walking around you can see the vehicle trail through the weeds. It appears that a vehicle entered the 8-track from the main trail from where they could of entered pretty much through any gate. Which begs the question: How did they get through the gates? Who has responsibility for these gates? The city? A local organization? Then, more importantly who committed the act? Seriously! This is truly horrible. Not just because they dumped all of this garbage but because you have this strange feeling that it could be “locals”. What kind of person dumps this stuff? Good luck to them when the investigation starts. We will be updating this story as more updates come out.
We’ve been getting emails and message about numerous car break-ins on Aster court. They have been stealing anything they can see. It’s been every weekend for the last three weekends. The thieves are going into cars via open windows, unlocked doors, etc. Apparently one of the first weekends of this spree, a 12 year old was caught red handed in someones vehicle and was given “a good talking to”.
The criminal animals took advantage of the storm smashing 4 shelters on Gerritsen Avenue. As you can see they used bricks and lawn decorations to smash the shelters. Everyone who took the bus this morning in the rain thanks you for getting wet and cold.
Storm be damned. Thieves last night stole two tires off a black honda accord in front of 82 Aster. Check out the previous Cars on Cinder Blocks
D’Amato’s father, George D’Amato Sr., told the Post his son “had minor scrapes with the law, nothing serious.” He added: “I am retired law-enforcement myself. I know what it’s like. I can’t blame the officer. He did what he had to do.”
There is a Facebook group named “R.I.P. George!” up with friends exchanging kind words of remembrance.
This could be bad news for Gerritsen Beach as the suspect does live in the area. George “Pedro” D’Amato of Ebony Ct. a Gerritsen Beach resident was shot and killed by officers in front of PS 194. NYPD Details:
Apparently, someone who may have been a bit off their rocker went around and kicked in about 6 or so bus shelters, destroying a good amount the glass on all of the shelters. It’s only a matter of time now before someone turns surveillance cameras to look at the shelters. Oh wait…they already have! ::Law and Order Dun-Dun::
Courier Life has posted such a depressing blotter about Gerritsen Beach that I need a Xanax.
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