BRONX, NY—An MTA bus driver was the victim of an assault while on duty on Friday, May 3, 2024. The incident occurred at approximately 4:20 PM on the BX28 bus route near Valentine Avenue and East 192 Street. An unidentified assailant approached the 51-year-old male driver and discharged pepper spray into his face before fleeing the scene on foot in an unknown direction.
The bus driver experienced pain and swelling to his face and was subsequently transported by EMS to NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, where he is reported to be in stable condition. Authorities are currently investigating the assault and are seeking any information that could lead to the identification and arrest of the suspect involved in this unprovoked attack.
- Catholic Church working with NYPD in Brooklyn rectory child sexual assault caseQUEENS, NY — A part-time church employee who coordinated altar servers at a Queens parish was arrested earlier this month after an abuse allegation was reported to the Diocese of Brooklyn, officials confirmed. Angel Ramos, who had worked part-time for nearly two years in the rectory and with the altar server ministry, was arrested on
- New York City cop charged with harssment and grand larcenyNEW YORK, NY — A 24-year-old NYPD officer has been arrested and faces multiple charges, including grand larceny, following an internal investigation, police confirmed. James Lawes, an active-duty police officer, was taken into custody and charged with grand larceny in the fourth degree, criminal mischief in the fourth degree, and harassment in the second degree,
- Man killed, woman injured bloody double shooting in New York CityBRONX, NY — A man is dead and a woman injured following a double shooting in the Bronx on Saturday evening, according to the NYPD. Police responded to a 911 call for a crime in progress at approximately 8:33 p.m. near 224 Willis Avenue in the 40th Precinct. Upon arrival, officers found a 30-year-old man
- A Staten Island Girl has gone missing, police asking for help in searchSTATEN ISLAND, NY — The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing after leaving her Staten Island home Saturday morning. Aiyanna Bennett was last seen around 11:30 a.m. on May 10 departing her residence near Arlington Avenue, police said. She has not been seen or heard from
- 14-year-old girl reported missing from Bronx residence, police sayBRONX, N.Y. — A 14-year-old girl was reported missing Wednesday night after she was last seen at her home in the Bronx, according to the NYPD. Faith Henson was last seen at approximately 9:00 p.m. at her residence, though police did not release the specific address. Her disappearance was reported shortly afterward by family members.