Update: Man Arrested in Pelham Parkway Murder Investigation

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A man has been arrested in the context of a recent Pelham Parkway murder investigation. On Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at approximately 9.38 a.m., police responded to a 911 call in the 49th precinct regarding an unconscious man inside 2140 Cruger Avenue in the Pelham Parkway section of the Bronx. Upon arrival, police observed a 23-year-old man inside an apartment with multiple stab wounds to his torso. EMS responded and pronounced the victim deceased. There are no arrests and the investigation is ongoing. The deceased has been identified as Adam Saunders, 23, of East 42nd Street in Brooklyn.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in ascertaining the whereabouts of the unidentified man seen in the attached video and photos who is sought in connection with an attempted rape pattern in the 46th and 44th precincts. In relation to the first incident in the 46th precinct, it was reported to police that on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at approximately 6 p.m., inside a residential building in the vicinity of Morris Avenue and East 177th Street in Mt Hope, the man approached the victim, a 29-year-old female, and forcibly touched her private area.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in ascertaining the whereabouts of an unidentified man who was last seen driving in the vehicle seen in the attached photo, and who is sought in connection with an assault that occurred in the 49th precinct. It was reported to police that on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 at approximately 4.30 p.m., in front of 1243 East Tremont Avenue in the Van Nest section of the Bronx, the victim, a 60-year-old female, was walking along the sidewalk when she was approached from behind by the unidentified man who tapped

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Following an early morning police-involved shooting in the Bronx’s 40th precinct on Sunday, NYPD Chief of Department, Terence Monahan provided a written and video statement on the incident, prefacing his remarks by saying that the information provided was preliminary and subject to change, as the investigation is still ongoing. Monahan said that at approximately 12.35 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 21, a sergeant and two police officers, who were all in uniform were patrolling in the area of East 153rd Street and Third Avenue in the Bronx. The three officers observed two men spray paint graffiti on 677 Elton

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the man seen in the attached photo and video who is wanted for questioning in connection to an incident of sexual abuse that occurred in the 52nd precinct. It was reported to police that on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at approximately 7.30 p.m., inside 2501 Grand Concourse (Marshalls department store) in the Fordham Manor section of the Bronx, a 33-year-old female victim was standing in line to pay for items when she was approached from behind by the unidentified man who ejaculated on the outer garment of

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the individuals and vehicle seen in the attached video and photographs in connection with a robbery that occurred in the 49th Precinct. It was reported to police that on Monday Feb. 15, at approximately 10.10 p.m., at a home in the vicinity of Barnes Avenue and Van Nest Avenue, close to Little Yemen, one of the suspects climbed to the second floor awning and forced open a window to gain entry into the home. The individual then opened the front door for his four accomplices. Once

By SÍLE MOLONEY

On Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 at 5 p.m., an off-duty New York City employee was arrested and charged in the 52nd precinct. Freddy Difo, 29, an NYPD police officer was charged with assault and acting in a manner injurious to a child.

CCRB Approves New Rules to Investigate Alleged NYPD Sexual Misconduct, False Statements

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) chair, Fred Davie, issued the following statement after the Board voted to adopt new rules allowing the agency to investigate sexual misconduct committed by NYPD officers and false official statements made against civilians on official police paperwork or in official proceedings. “Sexual misconduct and false official statements represent some of the worst kinds of abuse of police authority. The Board’s vote today to empower the agency to investigate this misconduct is an important victory for civilian oversight of the NYPD,” he said. “I believe the CCRB is well-equipped to investigate

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) will hold its monthly public Board meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 4 p.m. via Webex, during which the Board will vote on some new rules governing its remit which were proposed last year, as reported by Norwood News. If adopted, the new rules will enable the CCRB to restart investigations of sexual misconduct committed by NYPD officers, and allow the agency to investigate allegations of false official statements made by NYPD officers against civilians in official proceedings or on official police paperwork. The final version of the rules can