Bronx man indicted in fatal Queens hit-and-run that killed pedestrian
Prosecutors allege driver fled after striking woman crossing Jamaica Avenue before later calling 911 QUEENS, NY — A Bronx man has been indicted on manslaughter and other charges after prosecutors allege he…
Guatemalan stabbed two strangers in unprovoked attack in Riverhead
RIVERHEAD, NY — A Guatemalan national has been indicted on multiple felony charges following two separate and unprovoked stabbing incidents that occurred within an hour in Riverhead, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond…
Lottery jackpot lands in hands of four New Yorkers
ALBANY, N.Y. — Four top-prize winning TAKE 5 tickets were sold for the May 14 evening drawing, with winners from Albertson, Brooklyn, Rochester, and West Seneca each claiming $7,779.50, according to the…
Man shot in car during violent mugging incident in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A man was shot and two others were threatened during a robbery spree in Flatbush early Tuesday morning, according to police. At approximately 4:10 a.m., a 44-year-old man was…
Female Cop Busted for DWI, Drugs in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A New York City police officer was arrested early Thursday morning and charged with multiple driving while intoxicated offenses in Brooklyn, authorities said. Shareca Allen, a 37-year-old NYPD officer,…
Stolen skid steer sold online leads cops to Utica thief
UTICA, N.Y. — A 33-year-old Utica man has been charged in connection with the theft of a skid steer from a storage facility last month, after investigators traced the stolen equipment through…
NYCHA employee arrested in Harlem on attempted burglary charges
HARLEM, N.Y. — A New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) employee was arrested by officers from the 26th Precinct on multiple charges related to attempted burglary and possession of stolen property, police…
Man slashed with box cutter during dispute at Queens subway station
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. — A 24-year-old man was slashed and robbed during a violent altercation at a Queens subway station Saturday night, according to police. Authorities said the incident happened around…
New York child abuser bit cop’s finger off as he intervened in attack
QUEENS, N.Y. — A Ridgewood man was arraigned Sunday on multiple assault charges after allegedly attacking a 9-year-old girl and severely injuring an off-duty police sergeant during his apprehension in Glendale, Queens.…
Hempstead Turnpike turns golden for lucky lotto player
LEVITTOWN, NY — A lucky Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Levittown for the May 12 drawing, the New York Lottery announced Tuesday. The third-prize-winning ticket was purchased at Bolla 3285…
Lucky ticket sold in Brooklyn cashes in for over $31K
BROOKLYN, NY — A lucky lottery player is celebrating a $31,570 windfall after purchasing a winning TAKE 5 top-prize ticket in Brooklyn. The ticket was sold for the May 12 TAKE 5…
Man punched and robbed of scooter during late-night dispute in the Bronx
BRONX, N.Y. – Police are searching for a suspect who assaulted a 22-year-old man and stole his scooter during a confrontation late Friday night in the Fordham Heights section of the Bronx.…
Rockland County reels in big win with top-prize lottery ticket
NANUET, NY — A lucky lottery player has scored a $28,688.50 top prize in the May 11 evening drawing of the New York Lottery’s TAKE 5 game, officials announced Monday. The winning…
Grocery grab nets Brooklyn player $50K Powerball prize
BROOKLYN, NY — A Powerball player is $50,000 richer after purchasing a third-prize-winning ticket in Brooklyn for the May 10 drawing, according to the New York Lottery. The winning ticket was sold…
Police seeking help to identify burglary suspect
NYPD seeks suspect in full burka in Queens burglary investigation QUEENS, N.Y. — The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying a person wanted in connection with a residential burglary on…
Lucky numbers land $34K prize at Linden Convenience
SAINT ALBANS, NY — A TAKE 5 player is celebrating a big win after purchasing a top-prize ticket worth $34,362 for the May 10 evening drawing, according to the New York Lottery.…
Drunk driving NYC police detective arrested in Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — An off-duty NYPD detective was arrested early Sunday morning in Staten Island and charged with multiple driving offenses, including driving while intoxicated, according to police. Leonid Shatkin, a…
NYC probation officer lands herself in cuffs facing multiple charges
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City probation officer was arrested Saturday evening in Bedford-Stuyvesant and charged with multiple vehicle-related crimes, according to police. Jessica McGriff, 34, was taken into custody…
Catholic Church working with NYPD in Brooklyn rectory child sexual assault case
QUEENS, 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…
New York City cop charged with harssment and grand larceny
NEW 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…
Man killed, woman injured bloody double shooting in New York City
BRONX, 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…
