49th Precinct Sector A Build A Block Meeting

  Wednesday night 49th Precinct Sector A NCO officers Stephen Brancatelli and Patrick Nicewitz held a meeting with less than the limit of people allowed by COVID-19 rules. The two Neighborhood Coordination Officers went over the new position of Youth Coordination Officers (YCO) and their role in the community working with various ages of children. They also went over the two areas of increased crime that being commercial and residential burglaries and car theft better known as Grand Theft Auto.

Crime Prevention Officer Mederos was introduced, and went over the two most stolen vehicles any Honda vehicle or parts of a Honda, and Ford Econoline vans used by various businesses that are used by service people and have tools in them. He mentioned the robbery of two teens that seem to have been done by the same person(s), but said it does not represent a pattern of crimes. He and the NCO officers took questions that ranged from noise complaints in Sector A to the murder of an individual in a different sector of the precinct. 

The Youth Coordination Officers were then introduced, Officers Fernandez and Worten. They briefly described their duties of working to keep the youth of the precinct in sector A out of trouble by various ways of activities. 

The 49th Precinct is broken into four sectors A, B, C, and Housing. The next sector meeting will be the Housing sector on Wednesday August 12th, 6:30 PM at 3016 Yates Avenue.

Above - Crime Prevention Officer Medero with NCO officers Brancatelli (L) and Nicewitz (R). 

Below - Youth NCO Officers Fernandez (L) and Worten (R) with the Sector A NCO Officers.

5 Defendants Indicted In Connection With Kidnapping, Narcotics, And Firearm Offenses

Broker of Failed Drug Deal Tied to Chair and Assaulted

  Audrey Strauss, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Peter C. Fitzhugh, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI”) in New York, and Dermot Shea, the Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”), announced today the unsealing of an Indictment charging MARIO REYNOSO-HICIANO, JOEL CABRERA, a/k/a “Gordo,” a/k/a “Oso,” VLADIMIR REYES, YUDITH REYNOSO-HICIANO, a/k/a “La Classica,” and PEDRO REYNOSO with kidnapping, narcotics, and firearm offenses.  Three defendants were taken into custody earlier today and will be presented before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kevin Nathaniel Fox.  A fourth defendant remains at large, and a fifth defendant is already in federal custody in connection with another matter and will be presented and arraigned at a later date.  The case is assigned to U.S. District Judge Denise L. Cote.

Acting U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said:  “As alleged, the defendants were involved in conspiracies to traffic in cocaine and/or to kidnap someone they believed had shortchanged them in a drug transaction.  This case illustrates once again how drug trafficking and gun violence so often go hand-in-hand.  Thanks to the efforts of HSI and the NYPD, people charged with violent crimes are in custody and facing federal charges.”

HSI Special Agent-in-Charge Peter C. Fitzhugh said:  “The safety and well-being of New York City residents remains the primary focus of HSI and our partners.  Today’s indictment alleging narcotics trafficking and kidnapping by the defendants, and use of a firearm by one of them, marks yet another positive step in ridding alleged criminals from our community.  HSI’s continued collaboration with the NYPD to investigate violent crimes and dismantle criminal organizations will ensure the safe removal of guns, drugs and bad actors from our neighborhoods.”

NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea said:  “The illegal narcotics trade and associated violence alleged in this federal indictment are crimes that erode the fabric of city life. I commend our NYPD investigators, and federal partners, for their work in this successful case.”

According to the allegations in the Indictment[1]:

In or about May 2019, MARIO REYNOSO-HICIANO, JOEL CABRERA, and VLADIMIR REYES engaged in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine.  A dispute arose between MARIO REYNOSO-HICIANO and another individual who had brokered the sale of cocaine (“Victim-1”) because MARIO REYNOSO-HICIANO believed that he had been paid less than the full negotiated purchase price for the cocaine. 

As part of that dispute, MARIO REYNOSO-HICIANO, YUDITH REYNOSO-HICIANO, PEDRO REYNOSO, and others kidnapped Victim-1, tied him to a chair inside an apartment in the Bronx (“Apartment-1”), threatened to and did physically assault Victim-1, and demanded that Victim-1 provide information relating to the aforementioned cocaine transaction.  Portions of the kidnapping were recorded with a cellphone by YUDITH REYNOSO-HICIANO.

In the early morning of May 31, 2019, CABRERA brandished and discharged a firearm in connection with the cocaine transaction that occurred the day before.

A chart containing the names, charges, and maximum penalties for the defendants is set forth below.  The maximum potential sentences in this case are prescribed by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendants will be determined by the judge.

Ms. Strauss praised the outstanding investigative work of HSI and the NYPD.

The charges contained in the Indictment are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

COUNT	CHARGE	DEFENDANTS	MAX. PENALTIES
1	Narcotics distribution conspiracy     21 U.S.C. §§ 846,  841(b)(1)(B)	MARIO REYNOSO-HICIANO (age 35)     JOEL CABRERA (age 25)     VLADIMIR REYES (age 37)	40 years     Mandatory minimum of five years in prison
2	Kidnapping conspiracy     18 U.S.C. § 1201(c)	MARIO REYNOSO-HICIANO     YUDITH REYNOSO-HICIANO (age 41)     PEDRO REYNOSO (age 21)	Life
3	Kidnapping     18 U.S.C. §§ 1201(a)(1), 1201(d) and 2	MARIO REYNOSO-HICIANO     YUDITH REYNOSO-HICIANO     PEDRO REYNOSO	Life
4	Firearms offense     18 U.S.C. §§ 924(c)(1)(A)(i), 924(c)(1)(A)(ii), 924(c)(1)(A)(iiii),  and 2	JOEL CABRERA	Life     Mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison

 

[1] As the introductory phrase signifies, the entirety of the text of the Indictment, and the description of the Indictment set forth herein, constitute only allegations, and every fact described should be treated as an allegation

No. 206: Declaring a Disaster in The Counties of Bronx, Dutchess, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Westchester and Contiguous Counties

No. 206               E X E C U T I V E  O R D E R

 DECLARING A DISASTER IN THE COUNTIES OF BRONX, DUTCHESS, KINGS, NASSAU, NEW YORK, ORANGE, PUTNAM, QUEENS, RICHMOND, ROCKLAND, SUFFOLK, WESTCHESTER AND CONTIGUOUS COUNTIES

 WHEREAS, on August 4, 2020 and continuing thereafter, Tropical Storm Isaias created hazardous conditions in New York State, which has posed an imminent danger to public transportation, utility service, public health, and public safety systems within the counties of Bronx, Dutchess, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Westchester, and contiguous counties.

WHEREAS, Tropical Storm Isaias produced damaging winds, with gusts in excess of 70 miles per hour, heavy rainfall, and flooding.  These conditions caused over 1,276,500 power outages, downed trees, localized flash flooding, road closures, travel disruptions, and damage to public and private property throughout the impacted areas, which continue to pose a threat to public health and safety.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, ANDREW M. CUOMO, Governor of the State of New York, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution of the State of New York and Section 28 of Article 2-B of the Executive Law, do hereby find that an imminent disaster exists, particularly where affected local governments are unable to respond adequately.  Therefore, I hereby declare a State Disaster Emergency, effective August 5, 2020, within the territorial boundaries of the counties of Bronx, Dutchess, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Westchester, and contiguous counties.  This Executive Order shall be in effect until September 4, 2020; and

FURTHER, pursuant to Section 29 of Article 2-B of the Executive Law, I direct the implementation of the State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and authorize the State Office of Emergency Management, the Department of Transportation, the Division of State Police, the Division of Military and Naval Affairs, the Department of Environmental Conservation, the Public Service Commission, the Office of Fire Prevention and Control, the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Office of General Services, the Thruway Authority, the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, and any other State agencies and State authorities,  as necessary to take appropriate action to assist local governments and individuals in containing, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from this public health emergency, to protect state and local property, and to provide such other assistance as is necessary to protect public health, welfare, and safety.

G I V E N   under my hand and the Privy Seal of the State in the City of Albany this fifth day of August in the year two thousand twenty.

BY THE GOVERNOR

Secretary to the Governor