Crime

Williamsbridge: Police Search for Three People following Shooting Incident

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the three individuals seen in the attached photo and video who are wanted for questioning in connection with a reckless endangerment incident that occurred in the 47th precinct.   On Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, at around 3.44 a.m., in the vicinity of 801 Bartholdi Street in the Williamsbridge section of the Bronx, three unknown individuals got into a parked vehicle at the location, and as they fled to parts unknown, they discharged several rounds through the sunroof window.   No injuries or property damage was reported


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Update: Chaos Follows Sen. Luis Sepúlveda’s Arrest Following Domestic Dispute

By DAVID GREENE
  State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda has been stripped of his title as Chair of the Senate Committee on Crimes, Crime Victims and Corrections following a domestic dispute during which he is alleged to have attempted to choke his estranged wife.   As reported by the Norwood News, according to NYPD detective and spokeswoman, Sophia Mason, officers from the 48th precinct responded to a 911 call regarding a domestic incident at 5:45 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9, at Sepúlveda’s Daily Avenue home in West Farms. “Police were met by a 40-year-old female and a 56-year-old male who both stated the other party


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Update: Murder Charge for Man Arrested in South Bronx Shooting as Victim Dies

By SÍLE MOLONEY
    Last October, the New York City Police Department asked for the public’s assistance in identifying the man seen in the attached surveillance video and photo in connection with an assault that occurred in the 42nd precinct.   It was reported to police that on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 at approximately 5.30 p.m., in front of 960 Tinton Avenue, located between Forest Houses and William McKinley Houses, a 30-year-old male victim was approached by an unknown individual who displayed a black firearm and shot the victim in the torso before fleeing the scene on foot in an unknown direction.


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CM Cabrera, 52nd Pct Community Affairs & NYPD Explorers Paint Over Graffiti on Kingsbridge Armory

By MIRIAM QUINOÑES & SÍLE MOLONEY
  On Thursday Jan. 7, Councilman Fernando Cabrera, representing District 14, joined the 52nd Precinct Community Affairs Unit and the NYPD Explorers in painting over graffiti that had been sprayed on the walls of the Kingsbridge Armory at the junction of Kingsbridge Road and Jerome Avenue.   Speaking to the Norwood News after the bulk of the work had been completed, Cabrera, who is serving his final term as a council member and is currently running for Bronx borough president, said, “We’re right here at the Kingsbridge Armory. This was full of graffiti. News 12 reached out to us about


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Kingsbridge: Search for Two Men Wanted in Connection with Gas Station Robbery

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the two men seen in the attached surveillance photos in the context of a burglary that occurred in the 50th precinct, in Kingsbridge.   On Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 at around 7.10 p.m., inside a gas station located at 317 West 230th Street, the two men entered the gas attendant’s booth, and removed approximately $1,200 dollars before fleeing northbound on Riverdale Avenue in a black SUV. Surveillance photos of the suspects obtained from the incident location are attached.   Anyone with information with regard to this incident is


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CM Cabrera Calls for Surrender of Illegal Guns, Greater Gun Safety as Child Shot in Head in Fordham Manor

City & State Leaders Look to Reduce Hot Car Deaths Following Kingsbridge Incident
By SÍLE MOLONEY
   New York City Councilman for the 14th City Council District and majority whip, Fernando Cabrera, called for stronger gun safety awareness for registered weapons on Monday, Jan. 18, on the same day that police reported a child in the Bronx suffered a gunshot wound to the head.   NYPD confirmed to Norwood News by phone that on Monday, Jan. 18, at 12.30 in the afternoon, at Fordham Hill Oval in the Fordham Manor section of the Bronx, an 8-year-old boy was shot in the head. He was transported to New York (Columbia) Presbyterian Hospital in critical condition. When asked


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Update: Man Arrested on Murder Charges in Death of 27-Year-Old Man Shot in Neck in Claremont

By SÍLE MOLONEY
On Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 at approximately 1.07 a.m., police responded to a call regarding a person who had been shot in front of 1779 Fulton Avenue in the Claremont section of the Bronx, in the 42nd precinct.   Upon arrival, officers observed a 27-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his neck, unconscious and unresponsive. EMS responded to the scene and transported the man to Saint Barnabas Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The victim has been identified as Jamal W. Hunter, 27, of Faile Street in the Foxhurst section of the Bronx, NY.   No arrests were initially


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CCRB Public Hearing Jan. 13 on Expanding Agency’s Remit to Investigate Alleged NYPD Sexual Misconduct

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) will hold a public comment hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 13, on its new rules which were proposed last year and which if put in place would restart investigations by the agency into allegations of sexual misconduct by NYPD officers. The new rules would also allow the CCRB to investigate allegations of false official statements made by NYPD officers against civilians in official proceedings, or on official police paperwork.   The proposed new rules can be found here. CCRB officials said all New Yorkers are welcome to attend and submit public comment


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