BRONX, NY—The New York Police Department has apprehended and charged 32-year-old Jalessa Richardson in connection with a homicide that occurred early last month. Richardson was arrested early Wednesday in the Bronx and faces charges of second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter, and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
The incident took place on Saturday, June 1, at 1418 Oakley Street, where officers were dispatched following a 911 call about a female victim assaulted. The victim, identified as 37-year-old Ashley Smith of Mt Vernon, NY, was found with a severe neck wound. She was transported by emergency services to NYC Health and Hospitals/Jacobi, where she was pronounced dead.
Richardson, a resident of 1544 Walton Avenue in the Bronx, was taken into custody without incident. The arrest was made at 1:10 AM by officers of the 47th Precinct, who have been investigating the case since the incident was reported.