Bedford Park: Police Appeal to Identify Robbery Suspect

By Síle Moloney

The New York City Police Department is asking the public’s assistance identifying the individual shown in the attached surveillance video who is wanted for questioning in connection to a robbery that occurred within the confines of the 52nd precinct. On Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 7:40 a.m., in front of 246 East 199th Street, an 80-year-old male victim was walking when an unidentified individual approached him from behind and attempted to forcibly remove his backpack. The victim resisted and fell to the ground. The male dragged the victim until he released the backpack and fled eastbound on 199th Street

By Síle Moloney

Bronx Community Board 8 will be holding its virtual Traffic and Transportation Committee meeting tonight, Thursday, Jun. 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom, during which a request for a permit for a new farmer’s market will be presented and discussed. The sponsor of the proposed JBOLC Garden Community Farmer’s Market is James Baldwin Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, and the entity plans to apply to the Street Activity Permit Office for a permit to operate a farmer’s market each Saturday from Aug. 8, 2020 through Oct. 31, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The applicant is requesting

By Síle Moloney

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals depicted in the attached video and photographs in connection to a burglary which took place within the confines of the 52nd Precinct. It was reported to police that on Tuesday Jun. 2, 2020, at approximately 1:30 a.m., at 3137 Grand Concourse (Friendly Pharmacy), individuals gained entry to the location by forcing open a rear window. Once inside, the individuals removed approximately $5,000 worth of prescription medication. They later fled the scene in an unknown direction. The individuals are described as males with

By Síle Moloney

On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at approximately 10:41 p.m., police responded to a 911 call of a male stabbed inside of 20 Richman Plaza in apartment #22F within the confines of the 46th precinct. Upon arrival, officers observed a 38-year-old male with multiple stab wounds about the body. EMS responded to the location and transported the victim to BronxCare Health System, where he was pronounced deceased. A 28-year-old male was taken into custody from the scene and the investigation remains ongoing. Pursuant to the ongoing investigation, the deceased, whose family has been notified, has been identified as Shadeed

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 Síle Moloney

Police said that an 18-year-old male was accidentally struck in the chest by a lit firework on Wednesday, Jun. 17, 2020 at 00:56 a.m. in front of 2410 University Avenue, within the confines of the 52nd precinct. EMS responded and the person was transported to NY Presbyterian Hospital. At this time is it unclear if the man was targeted by someone with the fireworks or not. The man’s injuries are not considered life-threatening. Anyone with information in 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

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