They’re back.
More nighttime blazes have been reported at Williamsbridge Oval Park, after a mostly quiet winter.
It was an item of discussion at the latest 52nd Precinct Community Council meeting on March 24, where Lieutenant Kevin Maloney pleaded with the public to help officers identify any suspect or suspects.
Maloney cautioned a tightly packed room inside the stationhouse that “it’s only going to get bigger” if residents don’t report keep their eyes open.
In all, six fires were reported to police. In some instances, arsonists used trash as a fire starter. No one has been injured.
Reports of brush fires at the family friendly park go back to November, with young people randomly lighting clumps of dry leaves and immediately fleeing, according to police. At its peak, two fires were reported nightly, mostly before 10 p.m., sending a cadre of fire crews to the scene.
The first wave of fires saw a teen suspect nabbed and charged with reckless endangerment, though charges were later dropped.
Anyone with information is urged to call the stationhouse at (718) 220-5811.
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