UPDATE ACS Investigating with NYPD Case of Bronx Mom Arrested for Allegedly Fatally Stabbing Two Infants

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

The City’s Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) told Norwood News the agency is investigating with the NYPD the case of 22-year-old Bronx mom, Dimone Fleming, who was arrested in November for allegedly killing her two infant sons at a homeless shelter in the Mt. Hope section of The Bronx. The news comes amid a media report that there was possibly a previous case of alleged abuse involving Fleming and her child, and as the mayor rolled out the City’s latest efforts to address the mental health needs of undomiciled New Yorkers. As reported, the two infants died, having been

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 21-year-old male motorcyclist has died following a motor vehicle collision, police said. On Tuesday, Nov. 29, at around 5.32 p.m., officers from the 50th Precinct responded to a 911 call regarding the vehicle collision at the intersection of Broadway and Caryle Avenue, near the north east corner of Van Cortlandt Park and the North Riverdale / Westchester County border. A preliminary investigation determined that a 47-year-old man was driving a box truck and was making a U-turn at the location. While completing the turn, a 21-year-old man driving a motorcycle in the southbound Broadway lane collided into

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating a 70-year-old man reported missing on Nov. 29, who lives in Morris Heights. It was reported to police that Hector Germosen of 1769 Undercliff Avenue in Morris Heights was last seen on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at approximately 11 a.m., driving a white, 2021 Dodge RAM with a Pennsylvania license plate. The car was double-parked in front of 60 Center Street in Manhattan. Germosen drove away with the vehicle, to move it, but did not return. The vehicle was last observed at approximately 6.34 p.m., traveling eastbound on the Belt

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD confirmed on Wednesday evening, Nov. 30, that a 17-year-old girl who had been reported missing from University Heights has been found and is safe. Prior to being located, it was reported to police that Skylyn Massa of University Avenue in University Heights had last been seen Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 8.40 a.m., leaving her home. She was described as being around 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighing 180 pounds, Hispanic, with a medium build, a light complexion, brown eyes and black hair. She had last been seen wearing a green bubble coat, black sweatpants, and sneakers.

Wakefield: Thief Steals Unattended Car with 2-Year-Old Girl in Back Seat

By SÍLE MOLONEY

THE NYPD IS asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached video and photo who is sought in connection to the theft of an unattended, occupied vehicle, carrying an infant that occurred in the Wakefield section of The Bronx. Video courtesy of the NYPD The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached video and photo who is sought in connection to the theft of an unattended, occupied vehicle, carrying an infant that occurred in the Wakefield section of The Bronx. It was reported to police that

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 12-year-old boy reported missing from University Heights. It was reported to police that Saul Delorbe of 2257 University Avenue was last seen leaving his home on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at around 00.50 a.m. He is around 4 feet, 8 inches tall, weighs around 100 pounds, has a thin build, a light complexion, black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray sweat-suit and black jacket. Anyone with information regarding this missing person is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Congress members, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), have introduced what has been described as critical new legislation to protect housing insecure migrants and individuals. H.R.9210 aims to waive certain requirements for Community Development Block Grant amounts, used for public service activities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to homelessness and emergency rental assistance needs. In the context of the bill’s introduction, the representatives said, “Our bill will eliminate the 15 percent cap on housing public services, as stipulated in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and extend CDBG emergency grant payments from three to

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Officials from the 52nd Precinct are calling on the public to help with an investigation into a non-fatal shooting incident in University Heights. They said the incident occurred on Nov. 26 at around 2:24 a.m. opposite 138 West Fordham Road. Police said a suspect shot and struck a victim in the head area before fleeing in the pictured vehicle. A reward of up to $3,500 is being offered for information in relation to the incident. Residents are asked to call 1-800-577-TIPS with any information they may have. Calls are confidential.

UPDATE Highbridge: Three-Vehicle Fire Reported on Cross Bronx Expressway

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A three-vehicle fire has been reported on the Cross Bronx Expressway at around 12.30 on Nov. 29, 2022. Video courtesy of the Citizens’ App. New York State Alert System reported a vehicle fire on the southbound lane of the Cross Bronx Expressway, just past the Major Deegan Expressway on Tuesday morning, Nov. 29. Police later said the fire broke out at around 00.34 a.m. on Tuesday and that officers responded to a 911 call of a motor vehicle collision on the southbound Cross Bronx Expressway, underneath University Avenue, located in the 46th Precinct. “Upon arrival, officers observed a