Bronx Crime Report: Suspect Dies in Police Custody, Teacher Charged with Rape of 10-year-old, Stats & More

The Norwood News takes a look at the latest Bronx crime stories and statistics.

Breaking News: Police Investigating Murder of 64-Year-Old Bronx Woman

Police say they have identified a “person of interest” connected to the murder of a 64-year-old woman on Perry Avenue in Norwood.

Bronx Crime Report: Child Wounded, Teen Held in KIngsbridge Shooting

Last Friday, a lovely spring evening in Kingsbridge turned into a scene of chaotic violence, when, according to police, a young man riding a bike rolled down Bailey Avenue, pulled out a gun and fired off a half dozen shots into a crowd of people, mostly children, hanging out in an apartment building parking lot.

South Bronx Rally Honors The Many Fallen to Gun Violence

Dozens of family members of victims of gun violence were joined by local elected officials in a march through the streets of Mott Haven trecently, once again calling for an end to gun violence.

A Dead Man with a Distinctive Tattoo Found in Harlem River

On Sunday, May 5, at around 3 p.m., a dead man was discovered floating in the Harlem River right behind River Plaza on West 225th Street, which is in the 52nd Precinct.

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Thanks to Bronx Councilman and Norwood News, Crime Mapping Bill Looks Like It Will Become Law

New legislation, born out of reporting by the Norwood News and introduced by Bronx Councilman Fernando Cabrera, that will bring more transparency and accountability to the police department and provide invaluable public information is on the verge of being voted into law by the New York City Council.

The Bronx Crime Report: String of Violence in Norwood, Fordham-Bedford

The Bronx Crime Report is a regular feature on the Norwood News’ Breaking Bronx blog that is published weekly (usually on Mondays). It includes the latest crime updates, stories and features from throughout the Bronx, plus crime statistics for the 52nd Precinct — Norwood, Bedford Park, Fordham-Bedford, and parts of Fordham, University Heights and Kingsbridge Heights — as well as links to stats for other Bronx precincts.

Video: ‘One Bronx’ Reaches Out Against Gun Violence

Hundreds of anti-violence demonstrators made a strong statement against gun violence as they held hands along the Grand Concourse, from Kingsbridge Road to Mosholu Parkway on Sunday, April 14.