Crime

Bronx Man Gets 16 Years for Stabbing Six Men in Unprovoked Attacks

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Wednesday, July 27, that a Bronx man was sentenced to 16 years in prison and five years of post-release supervision for slashing and assaulting six men over two days in August 2020.   In the context of the announcement, Clark said, “The defendant brutally attacked six men within two days in unprovoked, senseless acts.  Two of the victims were 65 and 75 years old. Bronx residents have the right to walk freely in their communities without fearing for their safety. This sentencing brings justice for the victims.”   According to the investigation,


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Bronx Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life in State Prison for Murdering Ex-Girlfriend in Yonkers

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced that 47-year-old Bronx resident, Luis Alturet-Rivera, was sentenced on July 22, to 25 years to life in State prison following his June conviction for the 2017 murder of his ex-girlfriend, Diana Casado. “We hope the family of Diana Casado has some sense of closure today,” DA Rocah said. “This sentence reflects the years of extraordinary investigative work by those dedicated to seeking justice for the tragic and violent end to Diana’s life.”   In a statement made to the court, the victim’s mother said: “A person like Luis should not be allowed


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Norwood: 18-Year-Old Assaulted & Robbed at Knifepoint

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  It was reported to police that on Monday, July 18, 2022 at 9.50 p.m. in front of 3200 Perry Avenue in Norwood, six unidentified individuals assaulted and robbed an 18-year-old male victim. Video courtesy of the NYPD.   The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the people seen in the attached surveillance photos and video who are sought for questioning in connection to a robbery at knifepoint that occurred in Norwood.   It was reported to police that on Monday, July 18, at 9.50 p.m. in front of 3200 Perry Avenue, six individuals, unknown to the victim,


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Mental Health Professionals Receive Boost with $1M Donation towards Student Loan Forgiveness

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Health + Hospitals announced the launch on Sunday, July 24, of a new student loan forgiveness program for behavioral health providers, funded by a $1 million contribution from an anonymous donor. The new program is designed to help attract and retain doctors, nurse practitioners, and other clinicians who care for New Yorkers with mental health or substance use needs as the U.S. faces a national mental health professional shortage.   “The behavioral health professionals in our public health system work tirelessly to support the most vulnerable New Yorkers living with mental illness


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Wakefield: Search for Couple following Strongarm Robbery

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the two people seen in the attached surveillance video and photo who are sought for questioning regarding a strongarm robbery that occurred in Wakefield.   It was reported to police that on Tuesday, July 12, at around 6 p.m., in front of a residential building located at 3908 Bronx Boulevard, a 42-year-old male victim was walking in front of the location when two individuals, a male and a female, unknown to him approached from behind.   They pushed the victim against the building, and stole his wallet which contained $1,000


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Search for Group following Bronx Robbery Pattern in North Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating four men who are sought for questioning in connection to a series of Bronx robberies that occurred in the confines of the 47th Precinct, which covers Woodlawn, Wakefield, Williamsbridge, Baychester, Edenwald, Olinville, Fishbay, and Woodlawn Cemetery. Regarding Incident 1, it was reported to police that on Monday, June 27, at approximately 6.30 p.m., a 40-year-old male victim was unlocking his moped in front of 711 Magenta Street in Williamsbridge when a group of four men, unknown to the victim, approached him and punched him in the mouth and head.   The


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Bronx DA: NYS Court of Appeals Upholds Conviction in Murder of Toddler on Easter Sunday 2006

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Thursday, July 21, that the New York State Court of Appeals affirmed on Thursday the conviction of Darrell Hemphill for the fatal shooting of 2-year-old David Pacheco on Easter Sunday, 2006.   Clark said, “We are pleased to see this conviction upheld. The horrific tragedy of David’s death endures for his family, and they need a measure of comfort that justice has prevailed, and the person responsible stands convicted and remains in prison.”   According to the Office of the Bronx District Attorney, Hemphill’s conviction was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court


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Allerton: 18-Year-Old from Webster Avenue Arrested following April Fatal Shooting of 21-Year-Year Old

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD said an 18-year-old male youth has been arrested on murder charges for allegedly fatally shooting a 21-year-old in the head during a multiple shooting in the Allerton section of The Bronx in April, in which three other people were also shot.   An NYPD spokesperson said that on Tuesday, April 12, at around 10.08 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call regarding shots fired at 2825 Olinville Avenue in the Allerton section of The Bronx, located in the 49th Precinct.   “Upon arrival, officers observed four individuals with gunshot wounds,” the spokesperson said. “All of the individuals were


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Mt Hope: Off-Duty Corrections Officer Arrested following Fatal Shooting of 18-Year-Old

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  An off-duty NYC Corrections Officer has been arrested and charged with murder for the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old male in the Mount Hope section of The Bronx. Video courtesy of the Citizens’ App.   An off-duty NYC Corrections Officer has been arrested and charged with murder for allegedly fatally shooting an 18-year-old male in the Mount Hope section of The Bronx.   An NYPD spokesperson said, “On Thursday, July 21, 2022, at approximately 01.35 hours, police responded to a pick-up 911 call of [a] male shot at the northwest corner of the Grand Concourse and East Tremont, within


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