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From The New York Shitty Inbox: A Drunk Driving Incident On Franklin Street?
Filed under: 11222, Criminal Activity, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
A person we’ll call “H” writes:
Attached is a pic of a major car accident on Freeman and Franklin. Around 3 or 4 in the morning Saturday night I couldn’t sleep and was watching TV….suddenly an enormous, frightening screech and crash went off…just from the sound of it I thought this was going to be really bad. I looked out my window and saw a car facing south in the northbound lane of Franklin.
Went down there to help with any possible casualties….by the time I got there (5 minutes) there were 4 or 5 other guys and the two guys who were in the car were amazingly OK but I am pretty sure very drunk. They kept demanding they help us move the car which was laughable…the front right tire was completely blown out and the front of the car was basically resting on cement. After a few minutes the driver finally figured out it wasn’t moving and they took off (I’m no genius, but I think to avoid a DUI). Looks like they were headed north on Franklin, somehow veered into the south lane and nailed the back of a parked truck which nailed the cars parked in front of it. A Mercedes in front of the parked van got its front pretty crumpled.Cops came, looked for the guys, couldn’t find them (no surprise) and called a tow truck. These guys were both really dumb and really lucky…..
UPDATE, 3:31 p.m.: Another person we’ll call “B” has stepped forward with more information!
Heather,
I was walking home from Shayz Lounge when this happened, I was at the intersection of Greenpoint & Franklin when I heard the collision. By the time I reached the scene, the drivers were gone, but those who had arrived out of concern were standing around waiting for the cops. When the squad car did show up, the officers took all the details form those who saw the driver & passengers leave (no one saw the actual accident). Just as I was about to walk away, I saw someone who fit the driver’s description standing half a block away, speaking on his cell phone. I asked one of the guys who had seen him if that was him . . . it was. He had walked back to turn himself in. He gave himself up and was arrested at the scene.
His friends did not return; at least not while I was there.
Anyway, I thought you might want to know.
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Photos du Jour: Nelson & His Ride
When I saw this great bicycle yesterday on Franklin Street I simply had to capture it and its owner, Nelson, for posterity.
After noting the two rather jaunty skulls, Nelson showed me a few other points of interest on his ride— and person!
This little fellow is his “son”. He glows in the dark.
Nelson hails from Isabela, Puerto Rico. You can learn more about Isabel by clicking here.
These are Nelson’s children: Nelson (Junior) and Isabel. I’ll give you three guesses after what the latter is named!
These are Nelson’s parents. he noted that his mother had died fairly recently but that his father is still alive. He is 74 years old!
Lest I have not written this before I will do so now: one of the joys of operating this site is the people I meet while knocking around the neighborhood. By posting their faces and sharing a little bit about these people I am endeavoring to put a “face” on my community: north Brooklyn. There are a number of fascinating people to be found here— and Nelson is certainly one of them. It was a pleasure meeting you!
Miss Heather
Boobifcation Photos du Jour: Revival?
Filed under: 11222, Boobification, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
Yes folks, yours truly recently had a fit of artistic inspiration and has decided to resume her long-dormant Boobification Project! I would like to take a moment to thank the person who helped me to secure the additional cleavage required to make this happen. You know who you are.
To be continued…
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Ender: Sartorial
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy
When I saw this dapper chap at the intersection of Franklin Calyer Street this afternoon I had to capture his amazing sense of style for posterity. Note the Jack Daniel’s belt bucket and headgear. Magnificent!
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Photo du Jour: Bushwick Inlet
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Taken July 10, 2011.
Miss Heather
Stolen From Silk Road Cycles: Bicycle
Filed under: 11222, Criminal Activity, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
When I see things such as this I cannot help but think of what a very famous bank robber (and Greenpointer) Slick Willie Sutton once told a reporter when queried about his avocation:
…because that’s where the money is*
In any case, you know what to do readers: if you see this bicycle please contact the folks at Silk Road Cycles— and the 94th Precinct: (718) 349 8234.
Miss Heather
P.S.: On a (somewhat) related note here is an item which was forwarded to me via a tipster regarding a rather prolific pair of bank robbers. Note item #5, as it came to pass in Greenpoint.
Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a M/B or M/H wanted in connection with 15 bank robberies that occurred in the confines of the Brooklyn North, Brooklyn South, and Queens South Boroughs.
The suspect is a M/B or M/H, 5’9″-6’01”, 20-30’s, and wears a hat or baseball cap, a scarf or bandanna, sunglasses, various types of gloves, a hooded outer garment, various pants or jeans, and work boots.
See attached pictures (#1 from Incident #3, #2 from Incident #12).
Incident #1 – On December 22, 2010, at approximately 1557 hours, at Chase Bank located at 506 Kings Highway, in the confines of the 061 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank on foot.
Incident #2 – On December 30, 2010, at approximately 1540 hours, at Chase Bank located at 1521 Kings Highway, in the confines of the 061 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank on foot.
Incident #3 – On January 7, 2011, at approximately 1643 hours, at Chase Bank located at 1240 Liberty Avenue, in the confines of the 075 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank on foot.
Incident #4 – On January 11, 2011, at approximately 1444 hours, at Chase Bank located at 2100 Linden Boulevard, in the confines of the 075 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank on foot.
Incident #5 – On January 20, 2011, at approximately 1625 hours, at Apple Bank located at 776 Manhattan Avenue, in the confines of the 094 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank on foot.
Incident #6 – On January 22, 2011, at approximately 1326 hours, at Chase Bank located at 2401 Ralph Avenue, in the confines of 063 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank on foot.
Incident #7 – On January 25, 2011, at approximately 1500 hrs, at Chase Bank located at 533 5th Avenue, in the confines of the 078 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank without receiving any U.S. currency.
Incident #8 – On January 29, 2011, at approximately 1450 hours, at Chase Bank located at 127 7th Avenue, in the confines of the 078 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank on foot.
Incident #9 – On February 7, 2011, at approximately 1045 hours, at Chase Bank located at 6501 18th Avenue, in the confines of the 062 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank without receiving any U.S. currency.
Incident #10 – On February 7, 2011, at approximately 1215 hours, at Citibank located at 133-07 Rockaway Boulevard, in the confines of the 106 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank without receiving any U.S. currency.
Incident #11 – On June 14, 2011, at approximately 1500 hours, at Chase Bank located at 1640 86th Street, in the confines of the 062 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank on foot.
Incident #12 – On June 17, 2011, at approximately 1625 hours, at Capital One Bank located at 2102 Ralph Avenue, in the confines of the 063 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank on foot.
Incident #13 – On June 22, 2011, at approximately 1725 hours, at Capital One Bank located at 2123 Avenue U, in the confines of the 061 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank on foot.
Incident #14 – On June 23, 2011, at approximately 1610 hours, at Chase Bank located at 159 5th Avenue, in the confines of the 078 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank on foot.
Incident #15 – On July 1, 2011, at approximately 1445 hours, at Chase Bank located at 210 Flushing Avenue, in the confines of the 088 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank on foot.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers’ website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.
All calls are strictly confidential.
*This is disputed. However, Mr. Sutton did say this about banks:
Go where the money is…and go there often.
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