UPDATE Charges Dropped against Bronx Cop Arrested in Alleged Groping Incident

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A Bronx NYPD officer who was arrested following groping allegations has had the related charges dropped due to lack of evidence, according to a media report. An NYPD spokesperson said that on Sunday, Sept.11, at 11 p.m., the off-duty NYPD officer was arrested and charged in the 44th Precinct, which covers the Grand Concourse, Bronx Terminal Market, and Yankee Stadium. Police said Julio Alcantara-Santiago, 38, assigned to Transit District 11, which covers 161st Street and Yankee Stadium subway station, and who is a police officer since 2013, was arrested on charges of forcible touching and sex abuse.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance to identify the person seen in the attached photos and video who is sought in connection to a multiple, daylight shooting that took place in Allerton. It was reported to police that on Friday, Sept. 9, at approximately. 4.40 p.m., at the Pelham Parkway NYCHA Development, located at 2250 Wallace Avenue in Allerton, four men were sitting on a bench in front of the location when the unidentified shooter approached them, displayed a gun, and fired at them multiple times. Police said a 26-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The powerful healthcare workers’ union, 1199SEIU, has endorsed George Alvarez in his candidacy for the 78th Assembly District in the upcoming general election. The union represents some 450,000 members across the east coast, including 300,000 members in New York. “George is the real deal,” said Dell Smitherman, 1199SEIU downstate political director. “We can say, unequivocally, that he brings the leadership we need right now in The Bronx.” Smitherman added, “George has been a fighter for Bronx families, advocating for public safety, better education, affordable housing, and for good pay jobs. We, today, face uncertain times in New York, and we

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A man and a woman have been shot amid a dispute in Norwood. The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance locating the individual seen in the attached video and photo who is sought in connection to the shooting. It was reported to police that on Saturday, Sept. 10, at around 3.25 a.m., a group of individuals, which included a 27-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman, were in front of 3059 Webster Avenue. Police said the man got into an verbal dispute with an unknown assailant, and the assailant subsequently took out a gun and fired it

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 41-year-old man has died following a stabbing incident in Morris Heights. An NYPD spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, at approximately 19.20 hours, police responded to a 911 call of a male stabbed in front of 20 Richmond Plaza, within the confines of the 46 Precinct.” The man was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital with a stab wound to the left side of the neck, and was pronounced deceased, according to police. “There are no arrests and the investigation remains ongoing,” the NYPD spokesperson said. The deceased has been identified as Perlon Felder, 41, of Morris

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 13-year-old boy reported missing in the Laconia section of the East Bronx, located in the 47th Precinct. Dante Holmes, 13, of 3178 Fenton Avenue, Bronx, NY, was last seen on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at approximately 1.30 p.m. at his home. He is described as male, around 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighing 190 pounds, Black, has a medium build, a dark skin complexion, black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a yellow t-shirt, grey sweatpants, and blue and white sneakers. Anyone with information regarding this

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES

Music, games, sunshine and fun was the order of the day on Friday, Aug. 26, as Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, State Sen. Jamaal Bailey (S.D. 36), Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81), Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez (A.D. 80) and District 11 City Council Member Eric Dinowitz hosted a Back-to-School Family Day at the Williamsbridge Oval, in conjunction with NYC Department of Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks). The event consisted of various games, activities and music, along with a giveaway of schools bags and supplies. The assemblyman told Norwood News he was happy with the outcome of the event.

By DAVID GREENE

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help identifying several young men who are sought in connection with a shootout that left a civilian employee of the NYPD wounded. Police officials say that officers from the 52nd Precinct were called to 2226 Andrews Avenue North in University Heights at 8:20 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2, when gunfire was reported. One police source told Norwood News, “Two unknown male individuals that were part of a large group engaged in a verbal dispute with an unknown individual.” The source added, “As the dispute turned physical, the two unknown males displayed

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 21-year-old man has died following a fatal shooting which took place on the border of Fordham Heights and Mt. Hope. On Thursday, Sept. 1, at around 4.05 p.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding a person who had been shot inside an apartment at 2000 Valentine Avenue, located in the 46th Precinct. “Upon arrival, officers observed a 21-year-old male unconscious and unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the body,” police said. “EMS transported the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.” There were no initial arrests and the investigation remained ongoing. Pursuant to