Woman Survives 4-Story Fall

A woman miraculously survived a four-story plunge from the rear of a six-story building near the Woodlawn #4 train station. Police were called to the courtyard of 25 E. 213th Street, at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8. The unidentified woman, who either fell or jumped, from the window was said to be conscious and alert. She was rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital with multiple injuries, but was expected to survive.

Fordham Bank Heist

Police were called to the Washington Mutual Bank at 257 E. Fordham Rd. after bank officials reported a holdup. The incident was reported at 10 a.m. on Oct. 8.

 

Woman Falls Into Sidewalk Hole

Rescue officials were called to 3335 Decatur Ave. after a woman fell into a two-foot hole on the sidewalk. The incident was reported at 7:15 p.m. on Oct. 8. The unidentified victim was reported to have been walking across some planks said to have been left from a Con Edison excavation of the street. The woman was rushed to a nearby hospital. The extent of her injuries is unknown.

Cop’s Car Catches Fire

A car belonging to an off-duty police officer caught fire and burned on the northbound Bronx River Parkway at East Gun Hill Road at 6:45 a.m. on Oct. 12. The unidentified officer made it out of the vehicle in time and was not injured.