UPDATE Highbridge: Two Missing Teenage Girls Found

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD confirmed on Saturday, April 23, that two teenage girls (step sisters) reported missing in the Highbridge section of the Bronx have been found and are safe. Prior to being located, Scarlett Rivera, 14, of Nelson Avenue in Highbridge, and Mariah Sanchez, 13, also of Nelson Avenue in Highbridge, had last been seen together on Tuesday, April 12, at around 8 p.m., leaving their home. Scarlett was described as female, 5 feet, 3 inches tall, with black/blonde hair, and had last been seen wearing a gray shirt, navy blue pants, and black/white sneakers. Mariah was described as female,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD has confirmed that a 13-year-old boy who had been reported missing in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx, on Sunday, April 17 has been found. Prior to being located, Angel Berroa, 13, of Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY had last been seen on Friday, April 15, at 7.30 p.m. inside his home. Angel was described as male, is around 5 feet, 6 inches tall, Hispanic, weighing 140 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. Prior to being located, he had last been seen wearing a black sweater, black pants and black sneakers. A photo of

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The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the individuals seen in the attached video who are wanted for questioning in connection to an assault that occurred in Fordham Manor, located in the 52nd precinct. Police said on Thursday morning, April 14, at around 1.40 a.m., they received a report concerning two males who had been shot. A 37-year-old man was standing in front of 2654 Valentine Avenue when the two unidentified males traveling in a dark vehicle, shot at the victim multiple times, striking him in the right ankle. A 25-year-old man was also struck

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Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Thursday, April 14, that a Bronx man was sentenced to 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted murder in the second degree for stabbing his fiancé multiple times, leading to the death of their unborn child. According to the investigation, the incident took place on May 21, 2018, at around 11:30 p.m., inside 1027 Walton Avenue, located northeast of Yankee Stadium, an apartment that the defendant, Oscar Alvarez, 34, shared with his fiancé, Livia Abreu. Alvarez stabbed Abreu six times in the torso and chest and she was

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Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Thursday, April 14, that a man has been charged with attempted murder in the second-degree, as well as other charges, for critically injuring a woman in Claremont Park when he allegedly drove a stolen car onto a walkway, striking her as she was out walking her dog. As reported, and according to the investigation, on March 12, at approximately 6:51 p.m. near the corner of Morris Avenue and Teller Avenue inside Claremont Park, the defendant, Becan Floyd, 22, allegedly drove a stolen rental car into Christina Emiliano, the victim, and her dog,

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A 57-year-old male school safety agent (SSA) was brought to Jacobi hospital after being stabbed Thursday morning, April 14, at P.S. 69 in the Soundview section of the Bronx when he intervened to protect his colleague, a 36-year-old female guidance counselor, who was the target of a domestic violence assault on the school premises by her ex-partner. The incident unfolded inside the school, located at 560 Thieriot Avenue around 7.40 a.m. when the man barged into the school seemingly with the purpose of assaulting his ex-partner. Another 40-year-old male colleague, a teacher, also intervened to protect his colleague from

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The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the individuals seen in the attached video and photographs who are sought for questioning in connection to a robbery that occurred in University Heights. It was reported to police that on Sunday, April 3, at approximately 2 p.m., the victim, a 16-year-old male teen was followed into 124 West Fordham Road (Antillana Supermarket) in University Heights by four unidentified male individuals. The group proceeded to steal, at knifepoint, approximately $80 from the teen’s wallet. They then gave the wallet back to the victim and demanded that he leave

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An 11-year-old boy who had been reported missing in the 46th precinct on Wednesday, April 13, has been found safe, police said. At the request of the NYPD’s 46th precinct, a New York State Missing Child Alert had been issued at 2.52 p.m. on Wednesday, relating to the disappearance of Christopher Morgan from The Bronx. Christopher was described as being 11, male, Black, and prior to being located, had last been seen wearing a black jacket, light blue shirt, navy blue pants and black and white sneakers. Police later confirmed that he had been found and was safe.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has tested positive for COVID-19 two days after attending the Yankees season reopening home game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium, and on the mayor’s 100th day in office. The news follows the mayor’s recent, controversial decision to lift a ban to allow “elite” New York State athletes to play home games despite not being vaccinated. According to the CDC, a person with COVID-19 is considered infectious starting two days before they develop symptoms, or two days before the date of their positive test, if they do not have symptoms.