Fordham Manor: Search for Missing 16-Year-Old Mother & Three-Month-Old Son

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating two people in reported missing on Tuesday, June 22, in Fordham Manor. Katerin Thomas, 16, of 2710 Bainbridge Avenue and her son, Joshua Castillo, 3 months, also of 2710 Bainbridge Avenue in Fordham Manor were both last seen by their uncle on Sunday, June 13, at approximately 6 p.m. inside their home. Photos of both missing persons are attached. Anyone with information in regard to these missing persons is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Norwood News received reports that a fire broke out in University Heights on Saturday, June 19, and that the cause of the fire is possibly being treated as suspicious. Bronx All Hands Box 3186, 130 W 183 ST, Multiple Dwelling 'A' Fire, 2F — FDNYalerts (@FDNYAlerts) June 19, 2021 Citizen’s App users posted that a fire was reported shortly after midday on Saturday on the second floor of a building located at 130 West 183rd Street in University Heights. An unverified video posted to the app showed several fire trucks at the scene with a ladder deployed.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

An off-duty New York City employee was arrested on rape and other charges on Friday, June 18, at 10.30 p.m. in the 46th precinct, which covers Fordham, University Heights, Morris Heights and Mount Hope. José Lozano, 50, an NYC Department of Transportation bricklayer was arrested and charged with rape, two counts of a criminal sex act involving a victim less than 13 years old, two counts of sex abuse involving a victim under 13 years old, and two counts of acting in a manner injurious to a child less than 17 years of age. A person arrested is

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

A man is dead following a hit and run incident in the vicinity of the Bronx River Parkway underpass and Southern Boulevard. On Friday, June 18, 2021, at around 11.22 p.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding a motor vehicle collision involving an e-bike and a 2019 Mercedes Benz sedan, in which a cyclist had been struck in the vicinity of the Bronx River Parkway underpass and Southern Boulevard, located in the 52nd precinct. Upon arrival, responding officers observed an as yet unidentified man on the roadway with severe trauma to his head and body. EMS also

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 16-year-old girl who was reported missing in Fordham Manor in the 52nd precinct. Cheyenne Jones, 16, of 2500 University Avenue was last seen on June 7, at around 7 a.m. at her home. She is described as female, about 5 feet, 1 inch tall, Black, and weighs about 110 pounds. Anyone with information in regard to this missing person 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 logging onto the CrimeStoppers website

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD confirmed in the early hours of Wednesday, June 16, that Christophe Lopez, 36, of 2437 Bouck Avenue in Pelham Gardens, has been found in good health and condition. He had been reported missing late on Tuesday night. Prior to being found, Lopez had last been seen on Tuesday, June 15, at around 11.30 a.m. at his home. He is described as male, approximately 5 feet tall, Hispanic, weighing around 240 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair, and had last been seen wearing a black shirt, black shorts, and white sneakers. Anyone with information with regard to

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The COVID-19 pandemic hit the Bronx harder than any other borough by several measures, according to an economic analysis released on June 8 by the New York State comptroller, Thomas P. DiNapoli, with one finding showing that only 61.3 percent of households had reliable internet, compared to a range of 69.5 to 78 percent across the city, as previously reported by Norwood News. To address this, the comptroller’s office reported that as part of a recent deal, the City expects fiber-optic infrastructure to reach 500,000 new households citywide (no deadline was specified), including households in Norwood, Fordham, University Heights, Bedford

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A landmark bill (A2375B) which creates new standards for those working in a profession that often holds significant influence in the outcomes of custody and visitation hearings has been passed in New York State Assembly, as confirmed by Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81) on Friday, June 11. The legislation adds new requirements for child custody forensic evaluators. Under the bill, such evaluators must be New York State-licensed psychologists, social workers, or psychiatrists who have undergone biennial domestic violence-related training. The legislation also tasks the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence to work with the New York State Coalition

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old from Olinville. Mariyah Roman of 3764 Bronx Boulevard was reported missing on Sunday, June 6, in the 47th precinct. Mariyah was last seen by her mother on Sunday, June 6, at around 5 a.m., inside her home. It was further reported that she was later observed by a third party on Monday, June 7, at approximately 5 a.m. at the corner of White Plains Road and Burke Avenue, located in the area between the Parkside Housing Project and Gun Hill Houses. She