NYPD Helicopter Circles Ridgewood in Early Morning Search

A low-flying NYPD helicopter circled Ridgewood in the wee hours, prompting questions and frustration from residents.

NYPD Helicopter Circles Ridgewood in Early Morning Search
Helicopter Flight Path Tracked on flightradar24.com

A low flying police helicopter disrupted Ridgewood residents’ rest in the wee hours of the morning today when a NYPD helicopter could be heard circling the neighborhood between approximately 1:00 a.m. and 1:30 a.m.. Per Citizen, NYPD was reportedly searching for a blue Infiniti Q60 with Mississippi plates that was involved in an undisclosed incident and last seen near Palmetto Street and Onderdonk Avenue. The vehicle also reportedly incurred front-end damage from crashing into a police vehicle during the pursuit.

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