Crime

Jerome Park: Two Sought in Connection with Assault of 35-Year-Old Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals seen in the attached video who are wanted in connection to an assault that occurred in Jerome Park.   It was reported to police that on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at around 5 p.m., in front of 3051 Valentine Avenue, located in the 52nd precinct, the two individuals assaulted a 35-year-old man, following a dispute.   During the altercation, one of the men stabbed the victim in the back twice with an unknown sharp object. Both suspects fled the scene southbound on Valentine Avenue.


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Motorcyclist Dies in Two-Vehicle Collision Close to Kingsbridge Heights, 2nd Driver in Custody

By DAVID GREENE
A 29-year-old male motorcyclist has died following a two-vehicle motor collision in the vicinity of Kingsbridge Heights.   On Thursday, Aug. 5, at around 11.13 p.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding a crash near the corner of West 229th Street and Bailey Avenue (in the vicinity of 2860 Bailey Avenue), in the 50th precinct. Upon arrival, officers observed the 29-year-old motorcyclist lying on the roadway with head and body trauma.   EMS responded to the location and transported the victim to Saint Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Further investigation by the NYPD highway district’s collision investigation


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Dog Rescued from Window Ledge Believed to be Back with Owner

By DAVID GREENE
According to a pair of witnesses, a dog slipped through a partially opened window in a Norwood building and was stuck on a second-floor window ledge for at least 20 minutes. Several passersby called 911 but said no emergency personnel ever made it to the scene. The dog was eventually rescued and is now believed to be back with its owner.   As reported by Norwood News, and according to Citizen App user, “paoladlc,” who posted a brief video clip of the scene on the app, on Thursday, July 22, at 7.26 p.m., residents and visitors passing by 3202 Kossuth Avenue,


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FBI Warns of Financial Fraudsters Swindling Investors

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The FBI warned Americans, on July 27, of fraudsters who are swindling investors while pretending to be registered financial brokers or investment advisers. They said fraudsters may falsely claim to be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) or a state securities regulator in efforts to lure investors into scams. They may also impersonate real investment professionals who are actually registered with these organizations.   Red flags include promises of guaranteed high investment returns, unsolicited offers, and suspicious or unusual requests relating to payment methods for investments. Report possible securities fraud to the SEC


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Mosholu Parkway Subway: Search for Suspect in Connection with Sexual Abuse Incident

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the male individual depicted in the attached sketch who is sought regarding a sexual abuse incident that occurred in the 52nd precinct / Transit District 11.   It was reported to police that on Monday, July 19, at approximately 6.15 p.m., on the northbound number 4 train, as it was approaching Mosholu Parkway subway station, the unidentified suspect approached a 16-year-old female victim and proceeded to sexually abuse her before fleeing the station. The approximate age of the suspect is unknown.   Anyone with information regarding the identity


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UPDATE: More Details Emerge of Bee-line Bus Crash in Norwood Which Injured 14, One Critically

By DAVID GREENE
  Police and other investigators have provided further details of the circumstances which gave rise to a horrific road accident in Norwood  on Thursday, July 29, as reported. Fire department officials reported that 14 people were injured, one critically, after two SUVs collided in Norwood, in the vicinity of Woodlawn station, sending one vehicle crashing into an oncoming passenger bus, which plowed into a steel pillar that supports the elevated number 4 train line.   FDNY officials reported that the crash, which took place outside the community office of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection at 3660 Jerome


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UPDATE Pelham Gardens: Reward of Up to $10,000 Offered for Help Solving Homicide Investigation

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A reward of up to $10,000 is been offered to the public for their help with a murder investigation, following an incident in Pelham Gardens which left a 91-year-old man dead.   Police responded to a 911 call regarding a robbery at 2400 Wicham Avenue in Pelham Gardens, in the 49th precinct, on Tuesday Aug. 3, at approximately 12.34 in the afternoon. Upon arrival, police discovered a 91-year-old male victim in the garage, unconscious and responsive with injuries to the head.   EMS also responded and pronounced the victim deceased.   The deceased has been identified as Nicholas Rappa of


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Kingsbridge Heights: Search for 60-Year-Old Missing Woman

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Dawn Brown, 60, of 162 West Kingsbridge Road, in Kingsbridge Heights in the Bronx, who was reported missing on Wednesday, Aug. 4, in the 52nd precinct.   Brown was last seen on Sunday, Aug. 1, at approximately 9.30 p.m. leaving her home. She is described as being approximately 5 feet, 2 inches tall, weighs 130 pounds, has a thin build, a dark complexion, brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing black clothing.   A photo of the missing person is attached.   Anyone with


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Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on U.S. House Select Committee Investigation into Jan. 6 Riots

By DAVID GREENE
  This week, we asked readers their thoughts on the U.S. House Select Committee that is investigating the January 6th riots and the storming of the U.S. Capitol.   “I’ve been following it, and I notice the great partisanship that there is in both chambers, and it’s something that obviously needs the eyes of both parties because the interest of democracy is at stake. We notice the lack of interest that the GOP has demonstrated in these instances and it’s regrettable. It’s regrettable for our democracy, it is regrettable for the generation to come. It is regrettable for the country that our children will inherit.”


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