Hooligans wreaked havoc in Queens early Sunday morning, vandalizing three police cars during a chaotic car meet-up in Ozone Park. The incident, which occurred along Rockaway Boulevard, saw a group of unruly individuals surrounding the police vehicles and causing extensive damage.
Video footage captured the disturbing scene, showing individuals leaning against and slapping an unmarked police car. One perpetrator even climbed onto the hood of the vehicle and smashed a traffic cone against the front windshield, shattering it. Other troublemakers joined in, jumping on top of the car and hurling more traffic cones at it before the vehicle sped away with its sirens blaring.
The mayhem continued as the group targeted a marked NYPD cruiser, throwing traffic cones at the vehicle in an act of defiance. As a result of the rampage, three police cars sustained dents and broken windows, with no reported injuries.
Commissioner Jessica Tisch condemned the lawlessness and vandalism directed at the police, stating that several individuals had been arrested for endangering law enforcement officers and the community. She assured the public that additional arrests would follow, emphasizing the NYPD’s commitment to maintaining order and safety on the streets.
Among those arrested were Jordi Montesquieu, Tyler Newman, and Tristian Nandram. Montesquieu, 23, faced charges of criminal mischief, reckless endangerment, unlawful fleeing a police car, and obstructing governmental administration. Newman, 18, was charged with obstructing governmental administration, while Nandram, 18, faced multiple charges including criminal mischief, obstructing governmental administration, possession of stolen property, and petty larceny.
Authorities are actively pursuing other individuals involved in the vandalism and reckless driving incidents that occurred that night. The NYPD released images of additional suspects, many of whom were seen wearing masks and neon-colored vests.
GOP mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa attributed the brazen law-breaking to progressive policies, calling for a restoration of law and order in New York City. He emphasized the importance of allowing law enforcement officers to carry out their duties without fear or political interference, pledging to bring back the city’s traditional values under a Sliwa Administration.
