Crime Watch: Cop Hit in Face During LIRR Platform Fight

The following information was supplied by the RVC Police Department. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions.

Arrests:

On June 10 at 2:30 a.m., Brian C. Winterfeldt, 20, of Merrick, and Christine M. Maher, 20, of Merrick, were both arrested during a large disturbance on the LIRR platform near Front Street in RVC. During the incident, Winterfeldt struck a police officer in the face (no injury). Winterfeldt was charged with second-degree attempted assault, second-degree obstructing governmental administration (interfered with MTA police officers), resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. Christine M. Maher was charged with second-degree obstructing governmental administration for interfering with officers who were arresting Winterfeldt.

On June 11 at 3:26 a.m., Emery M. Frias, 19, of Baldwin, was arrested and charged with third-degree criminal trespass after he was observed by an MTA police officer on private property owned by the Diocese of RVC. An 18-year-old Rockville Centre resident, 18-year-old Oceanside resident and 18-year-old Freeport resident were also arrested and charged with third-degree criminal trespass during the incident. The 18-year-old Freeport resident was also charged with third-degree criminal mischief for damaging a school bus.

On June 12 at 3 a.m., Anthony R. David, 29, of Malverne, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest during a disturbance in front of the Vibe Lounge at 60 N. Park Ave.

On June 13 at about 11:51 p.m., Joselin E. Taveras, 22, of Rockville Centre, was arrested and charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and operating with unapproved head lights after he was observed driving a 1999 Honda on Morris Avenue in Rockville Centre. The defendant was also charged with an additional count of third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation after he was found to have an open warrant from Lynbrook.