FDNY Paramedics in Fort Greene Catch Thief; Receive Honors Tuesday Evening

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS, WHO CHASED AND CAUGHT THIEF ON FLATBUSH AVENUE SET TO RECEIVE HONORS AT 88TH POLICE PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING ON 11/16
FDNY paramedics Rheinhold Danglade and Delano Williams, located in Fort Greene, helped a young woman involved in a robbery attack last month.

The incident began around 8:40 am, on Oct. 18 when a thief snatched 26-year-old Evelina Losik’s cell phone near the entrance of the DeKalb Avenue subway station. Ms. Losik took off running after the suspect. Concerned for Losik’s safety, paramedics Delano Williams and Rheinhold Danglade turned on their siren and began pursuit of the thief. The EMTs then jumped out of their ambulance, and began to chase the suspect, who quickly threw the phone on the ground and surrendered. The heroes restrained the thief until arrival of the NYPD, as well as looked after the health of Ms. Losik.

“Hooray for these paramedics! I'm just so happy this incident ended up without anyone getting hurt. FDNY paramedics Rheinhold Danglade and Delano Williams responded with their gut instincts and came to the rescue of a defenseless young woman in my district,” said Council Member James. Their bravery deserves to be commended, as they have honored and given back to the community with their outstanding service and courage for many years. Thank you for caring.”

Who: FDNY Paramedics Rheinhold Danglade and Delano Williams, 88th Police Precinct Community Council President Delia Hunley-Adossa, Council Member Letitia James, Community Members

What: Honors for Outstanding Service

When: Tuesday, November 16 at 7pm

Where: Ingersoll Community Center, 177 Myrtle Avenue (Corner of Prince Street)

 Photo by Bess Adler