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NYPD: Police Arrest Man Who Punched Traffic Agent in Head on Roosevelt Avenue

Jhon Correa-Quintero

June 25, 2018 By Christian Murray

The police have arrested a man who allegedly threw a NYPD traffic cop to the ground and punched him in the head on Roosevelt Avenue last month.

Jhon Correa-Quintero, 27, allegedly grabbed the traffic agent by the neck in front of 84-18 Roosevelt Ave. at around 3:30 p.m. on May 29 before pushing him to the ground. He then punched and kicked the traffic cop in the head, police said.

The victim sustained pain and swelling to the head and was transported to Queens General Hospital before being treated and released.

Correa-Quintero, of 110-34 55th Ave. in Corona, was arrested on June 24 and faces assault, menacing and harassment charges.

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Rep Queens

Changed? This neighborhood has never been safer. I’ve lived and worked in the area for years and if you think this is bad you have no idea.

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Fat man Lou.

Jackson Heights is the best , 20+ years never had a problem walking the streets at any hour . Roosevelt Ave to N.blvd.
112st to 74st

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Phil MaKrackin

You mean traffic agent. They are not cops, they can not arrest anyone nor do they have any arrest authority.

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