Warwick Police notify community of sex offender residence
WARWICK-The Town of Warwik Police Department is notifying the community that a sex offender has given notice to reside in the Town of Warwick. Victor Piazza was convicted on the charge of "Possessing An Obscene Sexual Performance By A Child." Piazza has been classified as a level 2 sex offender and therefore considered a moderate risk to the community. The police department is notifying schools, community programs, pre-schools and any other organizations or areas deemed to be at risk. The Town of Warwick Police Department suggests that parents talk with their children about being careful with strangers. Persons having questions or concerns regarding sex offender information or stranger safety can contact the Town of Warwick Police Department at 986-3423 and ask to speak with a detective. A Town of Warwick Police Department spokesperson said it is making the notification in order to inform the community. "Parents must know that danger exist and they are obligated to inform and remind their children to be careful with strangers. It may be scary but it is a reality." The Warwick Police Department supplied the following safety tips for children called "My Eight Rules for Safety": 1. Before I go anywhere, I always check first with my parents or the person in charge. I tell them where I am going, how I will get there, who will be going with me, and when I'll be back. 2. I check first for permission from my parents before getting into a car or leaving with anyone n even someone I know. I check first before changing plans or accepting money, gifts, or drugs without my parent's knowledge. 3. It is safer for me to be with other people when going places or playing outside. I always use the "buddy system". 4. I say NO if someone tries to touch me in ways that make me feel frightened, uncomfortable or confused. \ Then I go and tell a grown up I trust what happened. 5. I know it is not my fault if someone touches me in a way that is not O.K. I don't have to keep secret about those touches. 6. I trust my feelings and talk to grown ups about problems that are too big for me to handle on my own. A lot of people care about me and will listen and believe me. I am not alone. 7. It is never too late to ask for help. I can keep asking until I get the help I need. 8. I am a special person, and I deserve to feel safe. My rules are: Check first Use the "Buddy System" Say "No," Then Go and Tell Listen to my feelings, and talk with grown ups I trust about my problems and concerns. Warwick Police Aug. 14 Justin Allen 29, of Warwick, NY was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct following an incident on Poplar St. He was released to reappear in Village Court. Aug. 16 A 19 year old male from Pine Island, NY was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on County Hwy 1. He was released on $200 bail to reappear in Town Court. Aug. 17 A 17 year old male from Warwick, NY was arrested and charged with Inadequate Brakes (Misdemeanor) following an incident Grand St. He was released to reappear in Village Court. Aug. 19 Luis N Perez 29, of Warwick, NY was arrested and charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Harassment 2nd following an incident on Mila Rd. He was released on $250 bail to reappear in Town Court. Aug. 20 Christopher Morgan 33, of Sparrowbush, NY was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration following an incident on County Hwy 1. He was released to reappear in Town Court. Aug. 21 Joseph Ryan 33, of Warwick, NY was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 5th following an incident on McEwen St. He was released to reappear in Village Court. Aug. 22 April Griswold 23,of New Haven, Ct was arrested and charged with Issuing Bad Check following an incident on State Hwy 94. She was released to reappear in Town Court. An 18 year old male from Vernon, NJ was arrested and charged with Reckless Driving following an incident on State Hwy 94. He was released to reappear in Town C