Crime & Safety

Man Arrested After Slashing Cop Car Tires In Forest Hills: NYPD

Jose Patino, from Brooklyn, was arrested two days after he punctured the tires of seven NYPD vehicles parked at the 112 precinct station.

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A 74-year-old man was arrested after he slashed the tires of seven police cars on Friday, the NYPD said.
A 74-year-old man was arrested after he slashed the tires of seven police cars on Friday, the NYPD said. (Courtesy of NYPD)

FOREST HILLS, QUEENS — A 74-year-old man was arrested after he slashed the tires of seven police cars on Friday, the NYPD said.

Jose Patino, from Brooklyn, was arrested two days after he punctured the tires of seven NYPD vehicles parked at the 112 precinct station at 68-40 Austin Street on Feb. 24 about 7 a.m., authorities said.

Patino then fled on a beige SUV westbound on Yellowstone Boulevard, police said.

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He faces charges of criminal mischief.

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