Van Cortlandt Park: Man Arrested After Crashing Into Parked Cars and Pedestrians

By Síle Moloney

A 43-year-old male was taken into custody after striking parked cars and pedestrians in Van Cortlandt Park at Mosholu Pkwy and Henry Hudson Pkwy on Jun. 17, 2020 at around 1:53 p.m. Charges are yet to be confirmed. First responders arrived at the scene. Seven people were hurt. None had life-threatening injuries. All southbound lanes of the Henry Hudson Parkway were closed temporarily at the Mosholu Parkway. Anyone with information with regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips

By Síle Moloney

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual shown in the attached video and photograph in connection with a criminal mischief incident that occurred within the confines of the 52nd precinct in Norwood. It was reported to police that on Tuesday May 19, 2020, at approximately 3:45 a.m., at 333 East 206th Street (St. Brendan’s Church), the individual used a rock and then his body to break the front glass door. No property was taken from the interior of the church. The individual fled the scene on foot southbound

By Síle Moloney

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the individual shown in the attached photo who is wanted for questioning in connection to a burglary which took place within the confines of the 52nd precinct. On Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at approximately 9:50 a.m., an unidentified individual entered a residential location in the vicinity of Marion Avenue and East 193 Street through an unlocked front door. Once inside, the individual removed jewelry and $1,800 before fleeing the location in an unknown direction. Anyone with information with regard to the identity of this

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

On Sunday June 7, 2020, police reported that a Mount Vernon man had been arrested for criminal possession of an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle and criminal possession of a loaded firearm on Tuesday, June 2, at 11 p.m. in front of Behan’s Public House at 4299 Katonah Avenue in the Woodlawn Heights section of The Bronx. The location, in the 47th precinct, is a few blocks away from Van Cortlandt Park. The NYPD named the man as Nicholas Marc Bingman, 31, of 218 North High Street, Mount Vernon, NY, and in their statement, they said that Bingman’s motive for possession

By Síle Moloney

On Monday, Jun. 15, 2020 at approximately 10:30 p.m., police responded to a 911 call of a motor vehicle collision in the vicinity of 30 East 208th Street within the confines of the 52nd precinct. Upon arrival at the location, officers observed a 2017 BMW Suburban which had overturned. Further investigation revealed that a 36-year-old male passenger of the vehicle grabbed hold of the steering wheel after a verbal argument took place with the 35-year-old female driver. The female refused medical attention at the scene. Victor Quiros, 36, the male passenger, 1735 Madison Avenue, New York

By Síle Moloney

New York Police Commissioner Dermot Shea released the following statement on Jun. 15, 2020. “Today I have an update on a troubling incident involving a member of the department that occurred during recent demonstration activity. We are sharing an update as part of our efforts at greater transparency. On June 1, 2020 in Manhattan, an officer discharged mace at a group of bystanders. IAB [Internal Affairs Bureau] conducted an investigation and this Probationary Police Officer has been suspended without pay. This case has been referred to the Department Advocate for disciplinary action. There are other matters

By Síle Moloney

An informal discussion on the recent package of policing reforms, including the repeal of Civil Rights Law Section 50-a (which was used to block the disclosure of disciplinary records), as well as the next steps to be taken going forward with regard to this topic will be held on Thursday, Jun. 18, 2020 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and State Sen. Jamaal T. Bailey, Chair of the State Senate Codes Committee, author of the CRL 50-a Repeal Bill, and leading advocate in the legislature on policing and criminal justice reforms will be available to answer questions from

By David Greene

One man is recovering from a vicious knife attack carried out in broad daylight as police release a surveillance photo of the suspect wanted in connection with the crime. According to NYPD detective and spokeswoman, Sophia Mason, the incident was reported at 12:07 p.m. on Saturday, Jun. 6 outside of the E.D. Parking located at 1840 East Tremont Avenue on the Parkchester – Van Nest border. According to one witness, the as-yet-unidentified 29-year-old victim first sought help at the New Hong Kong Restaurant at the corner of East Tremont and Thieriot Avenue. However, staff declined to get

By Síle Moloney

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual in the attached photographs and video surveillance wanted for questioning in regard to a theft that occurred within the confines of the 52nd precinct on May 24, 2020. It was reported to police that on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at approximately 3:45 p.m. outside of 42 West Fordham Road, a 45-year-old male victim left his e-bike unattended when he made a food delivery. When he returned, he saw the unidentified person on the e-bike riding southbound on Grand Avenue. The