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Vandal breaks mirrors, smashes windshields on 11 NYPD cruisers outside precinct

Both marked and unmarked NYPD vehicles were damaged during the incident, which occurred outside the recently opened 116th precinct in Queens

NEW YORK — At least 11 police vehicles were vandalized outside the NYPD’s 116th Precinct in Laurelton, WABC reported.

The Nov. 10 incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. near North Conduit Avenue and 244th Street, according to the report. Both marked and unmarked vehicles sustained damage, including shattered windshields, broken mirrors and smashed windows. Investigators believe rocks or similar objects were used.

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The attack happened in front of the recently opened precinct building, which includes a community center. Multiple surveillance cameras are positioned around the property.

“Hopefully they figure out who did it so it doesn’t happen again, because if they feel comfortable enough to vandalize the cars, who is to say they won’t vandalize the precinct next,” community member Carlyns Regis told WABC.

No arrests have been made. The investigation remains ongoing.

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Joanna Putman is an Associate Editor and newswriter at Police1, where she has been covering law enforcement topics since August 2023. Based in Orlando, Florida, she holds a journalism degree from the University of Florida and spent two years working in nonprofit local newsrooms, gaining experience in community-focused reporting. Married to a law enforcement officer, she works hard to highlight the challenges and triumphs of those who serve and protect. Have a news tip? Email her at news@lexipol.com