Chapter 6
Major Case Squad
54th Precinct
"Well that turned out to be big old pile of squat." Danny said walking into the squad room with his partner in tow.
"You think these jokers took their cues from the mob." Baez replied walking side by side with Reagan. The stopped by the coffee pot. "I have seen made guys be more cooperative."
"Well that is because you are a woman partner, and in a position of authority." Danny stated as he moved away from the coffee pot with a fresh cup in his hand. "Other than that, they also don't trust cops."
They sat down at their desk and logged onto their desk top. Danny opened up an email from the lab, and skimmed through it. "Lab determined that the gun used was a Smith and Weston 45 caliber revolver."
"Explains why we didn't find a casing at the crimes scene." Baez replied. She looked down at the warrant. "Adara's father permit states a Smith and Wesson 45 revolver on it."
"Nice gun, does a nice little number on someone's skull." Danny replied. He looked over his notes from the meeting with Adara. "Partner, when Adara was married, the husband is the son of a….."
"High ranking official of the Ministry of Trade. I was just thinking about that." Baez said as she flipped over some of the same notes that Reagan had. "Her father needed a way to grease the wheel to get the products of his out of Pakistan and here to the United States."
"Right, so he marries Adara off to get the leverage he needs. But once his products ship from Pakistan, he needs a place to store them or receive them right?" Danny asked getting a nod from Baez. He typed something into his computer which beeped at him. "No buildings owned by Adara's father."
"More than likely that Adara's father rents a building than owning one. Cheaper that way." Baez stated. She looked on through the records they had obtained from the business. "Here it is. He rents a small warehouse with office near the Hudson River."
"I figured it be near LaGurida or Kennedy." Danny said leaning back into his chair and looking at his partner.
"You figure, but maybe it's cheaper sending the goods by ship." Baez answered Danny's statement. She looked at him. "Be a good place to hide out."
"Yep, board a freighter for Pakistan, and non-extradition." Danny replied getting up from his chair and grabbing his gun and the car keys. "Sit tight partner, be back in a little bit."
"Seeing the sister." Baez said with smile as she typed something onto her computer.
"Yep to amend the warrant and talk about Sunday dinner." Danny said with a smile as he left the squad room.
12th Precinct
Manhattan, New York
"Alright folks, last thing before you head on out. The BOLO picked up that crew in the Bronx yesterday. A security guard called it in before being shot." Sgt. Renzulli said to the ensemble platoon. He looked over all their faces. "Security guard was only wounded, but the crew escaped. So heads on swivel out there. Questions?"
"Any word if they are coming to our precinct Sarge?" Jaime asked making notes in his duty book.
"None, but don't take that word lightly alright?" Sgt. Renzulli told his officers in the briefing room. He looked around. "Any more questions?"
There were none. "Dismissed."
The platoon broke up and started making their way towards the exit. Jamie and Eddie made it outside within a minute and climbed into their patrol car.
"Another beautiful evening huh partner?" Jamie said climbing into the driver's seat. He buckled himself in as Eddie turned on the computer and settled herself in. Jamie saw a look on her face. "What's up Janko?"
"You have a feeling about that crew don't you?" Eddie asked as she turned in her seat to look at Jamie.
"No, just trying to get more information." Jamie said looking at his partner as he turn on the cruiser. He saw the look on Janko's face. "I'm fine."
"Okay, but thanks for asking. I'm pretty sure it was on everyone's mind." Eddie said as Jamie pulled their cruiser out into traffic. She looked over at her partner. "By the way, yes."
"Yes what?" Jamie asked as he made the turn to head towards Little Italy.
"Yes, I'll come to Sunday dinner." Eddie answered as Jamie looked over. Eddie smiled at him as Jamie stopped at a light. "I've heard about them, and I want to see them myself."
"Okay partner. I'll tell my grandfather and father you're coming." Jamie answered as the light change and the car moved forward. "What changed your mind?"
"Promise of good food." Eddie said laughing which got Jamie laughing. "No, you are right. We're partners which makes us family and family has dinner together. I look forward to it."
"So do I partner." Jamie replied to the comment made by Eddie. "It will be a good time."
One Police Plaza
Manhattan, New York
"Come on Garrett, you're public relations. You're telling me that public opinion isn't going to back more police officers to help man this ridiculous idea of the city council." Frank said in an exasperated tone.
"Frank nobody wants to pay more taxes to pay for it." Garrett replied to the statement made by Frank. He knew this was coming. "So they would back the call for doing the job with the resources at hand."
"Baker." Frank said on his intercom.
"Sir?" Baker said after coming into the room after a moment. She had her notepad in her hand.
"Please see if the mayor has some free time for me this evening before he heads home." Frank asked his assistant.
"Yes sir." Baker said non-emotionally. She knew what the commissioner would go ask.
"Going to the mountain?" Garrett asked with a smile.
"Before it runs me over." Frank replied.
State Attorney's Office.
Manhattan, New York
"How did the search go of the business?" Erin asked Danny who was waiting for her outside her office.
"Got the business records, but no guns or husband." Danny replied to the question. He sat down in a chair across from his sister. "Can you call in and amend the warrant or issue a brand new one?"
"Why?" Erin asked leaning forward in her chair. "Did you check at their home?"
"Yes and struck out." Danny replied. He handed over what he and Baez found in the business records. "Adara's father rents a small warehouse near the Hudson. It's the last place we can think of."
"Why would Muhammad go there?" Erin asked looking over the paper.
"He hops aboard a freighter and heads back home. No extradition." Danny answered his sister's question.
"Which means he gets away with it. Give me a minute." Erin told her brother. She picked up the phone and dialed a number. "Judge Newman please, Erin Reagan calling."
"Love you sis. You have to pick up the roast for Sunday." Danny said getting to his feet and heading towards the door.
"You're supposed to pick that up. The warrant will be with the clerk." Erin shouted after her brother.
West 50th and 11th Avenue
Manhattan, New York
Within minutes of having the warrant, Danny called Baez to get the process rolling of getting units to the location of the warehouse. Baez placed a call to have other detective units, patrol, and ESU to have them meet them at the address. 30 minutes later, the assembled units parked in the parking lot across the street.
"Alright folks, listen up. This is who we are looking for." Danny told the group that was gathered around him. He passed out copies of the passport picture for Muhammad Hassan. "Muhammad Hassan, resident alien and Pakistani National. Believed to be in possession of a 45 caliber revolver. He is wanted in suspicion of the death of Trevor Williams."
"Don't take any chances, but we would like him alive." Baez continued the briefing. She threw on her NYPD raid jacket over her vest.
"Alright goes hit it." Danny told the group. They all nodded and moved out from the parking lot and started across the street. The ESU entry team took sides on other side of the door. Danny nodded to the lead man. "Muhammad Hassan NYPD."
The lead man hit the door with a room entry device and the team charged into the warehouse. One team peeled off to the left, while another went up the center, while another peeled off to the right. Baez peeled off with the left hand team, while Danny peeled off with the right hand team. As the team began clearing sectors of their corner of the warehouse, Danny noticed something off to his right.
"NYPD hold it!" Danny yelled out. He took off after the person. The person had a good 20 yard head start and Danny had to run around pallets and containers within the warehouse. As the suspect ran up the stairs, he noticed it was Muhammad Hassan. "Muhammad Hassan, NYPD stop."
Muhammad continue running up the stairs as Danny started to catch up. Muhammad looked back to see where Danny was, and tripped on a stair. This allowed Danny to gain some valuable ground on Muhammad. He slammed through the door that led to the roof and started to run towards the edge, when he heard the door open behind him and Danny come on through.
"Muhammad Hassan, NYPD hold it right there." Danny said taking the stance with the weapon pointed at Muhammad. "It is over. Put your hands on top of your head."
"That infidel homosexual was corrupting my wife." Muhammad said as he kept his hands by his sides. "Turning her against me."
Danny heard other members of the team come onto the roof and take up positions. "Everyone keep their cool."
"Muhammad put your hands on your head and turn around slowly." Baez ordered taking up the same positon as Danny.
"I don't have to listen you." Muhammad spat at Baez.
"Muhammad, you abused your wife, and all her friend was trying to do was protect her." Danny said lowering his weapon a little bit, trying to diffuse the situation. "That is all he was trying to do. Be a friend to his childhood friend."
"It is an embarrassment to her family and to me to visit with that man." Muhammad said with his hands still at his side. He took one step back. "I took steps to protect her families and mine names."
"Muhammad, stop right there and put your hands up." Baez ordered again as the group took one step forward towards him.
"Listen Muhammad, do what we are telling you to do and you'll have a chance to tell your side of events." Danny said keeping his weapon lowered a little bit as he continued to try to the diffuse the story.
"I know of American laws and American courts, I will not answer to them." Muhammad said taking a couple more steps back. He was now backed up against the edge of the building. His hands went towards his waist band. "I shall await my answer within paradise."
"Muhammad don't do that, don't do that." Danny warned him, but it went unheeded as Muhammad pulled a gun from his waistband and started to raise it. Everyone including Danny fired and hitting Muhammad at least a couple times. Danny walked over and kicked the gun away. "Damn it."
"Reagan, you did everything you could to stop him." Baez remarked as she walked on over by Danny.
"Yeah not enough partner, not enough." Danny replied walking away from the body as paramedics came up to confirm what Danny already knew.
=======This ends the big case but there is a little more coming for this story and some shockers. Please keep the reviews coming. I appreciate everyone's comments." =====================================
