Fordham Manor: Search for Man Wanted in Connection with Shooting of Two Victims

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person seen in the attached video and photos who is wanted in connection to an assault that occurred in Fordham Manor, in the 52nd precinct. On June 25, at approximately 11.10 p.m., in front of 2710 Morris Avenue, in Fordham Manor, the suspect fired several rounds from a firearm at a group of people, striking a 26-year-old man in the left thigh and a 20-year-old man in the right ankle, before fleeing the scene in an unknown direction. The 26-year-old victim was transported by EMS to St. Barnabas

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Emergency Management Department (EMS) and the City’s health department advised New Yorkers on Saturday, June 26, to take precautions to beat the heat. High heat and humidity are in the forecast Sunday, June 27, through Wednesday with heat index values in the mid-90s to low 100s. To help New Yorkers beat the heat, New York City will open cooling centers throughout the five boroughs beginning Sunday. Attendees must wear face coverings inside all cooling centers and adhere to social distancing guidelines. Cooling center locations may have changed from last year. To find a cooling center,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Rafael Evangelista, 78, of 2275 Barker Avenue, Apt 7G, in Allerton, located in the 49th precinct. It was reported to the police that Evangelista was last seen Tuesday, June 22, at 10 a.m. inside of his home. He is described as being approximately 5 feet, 10 inches tall, has a medium complexion, weighs 160 pounds, is of a thin build, has brown eyes and is partially bald, with gray hair. He was last seen wearing a black hat, black glasses, a dark blue t-shirt, green

By DAVID GREENE

Police are still looking to identify a male scooter driver, three days after he was struck and killed by an Amazon delivery truck in Van Nest. On Tuesday, June 22, police spokeswoman, Detective Denise Moroney said the collision took place outside 1230 East Tremont Avenue, between Van Nest Avenue and Morris Park Avenue, at 7:18 p.m., on Saturday, June 19. “Police responded to a call of a person struck by a vehicle,” she said. ” Upon arrival, officers observed a male lying unconscious and unresponsive on the street in front of the location with severe trauma.” She continued,

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