Statement of U.S. Attorney Breon Peace on United States v. Frank James
“Yesterday was a dark day for all of us. But the bright spots of the incredible heroism of our fellow New Yorkers helping each other in a time of crisis, the quick…
One Person injured in Bronx Gun Battle
NEW YORK, NY – The New York Police Department reported one man was shot after a gun battle between four people broke out in the Bronx in March. Now, police have released…
Nine Members and Associates of Nationwide Sex Trafficking and Prostitution Enterprise Indicted on Racketeering and Related Charges
Defendant Instructed Enforcer: “If She Dares Fight Back, Beat Her More Viciously. Get Some Results from the Beating.” A 20-count indictment was unsealed today in federal court in Brooklyn variously charging Siyang…
U.S. Marshals MCU Operation ‘Fresh Start’ Recovers Sixteen Missing Endangered Children and Makes Five Arrests
New Orleans, LA – U.S. Marshals Service Eastern District of Louisiana New Orleans Task Force (USMS)-led, Missing Child Unit (MCU) Operation “Fresh Start” was conducted in the New Orleans, Louisiana metro area…
Senior Leader Of Massive No Fault Automobile Insurance Bribery Scheme Sentenced To 7 Years In Prison
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that JELANI WRAY, a senior leader of a conspiracy in which he and his co-conspirators bribed 911…
Former Village of Brewster Police Department Officer Pleads Guilty to Bribery Scheme
Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Wayne Peiffer, a former police officer in Brewster, New York, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act extortion and conspiracy to commit bribery in…
16-Year Old Beaten, Stabbed by Group of Attackers in NYC after Refusing to Give Up Scooter
NEW YORK, NY – A 16-year-old boy was beaten and stabbed by a large group of attackers in the Jackson Heights section of Queens on March 29th. Today, the New York City…
U.S. Citizen Sentenced to 20 Years’ Imprisonment for Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS
Earlier today in federal court in Brooklyn, Bernard Raymond Augustine was sentenced by United States District Judge Sterling Johnson, Jr. to 20 years’ imprisonment for attempting to provide material support to a…
Man Slashed With Box Cutter Inside Wall Street Station
NEW YORK, NY – Another slashing incident has taken place inside a New York City subway station. On Tuesday, a black male wearing a red hoodie and black hat approached a 43-year-old…
Two New York City Correction Officers Among Six Defendants Charged with Conspiring to Accept Bribes and Smuggle Contraband into Rikers Island Facilities for Gang Members
Two criminal complaints were unsealed today in federal court in the Eastern District of New York charging six defendants with conspiring to bribe correction officers employed by the New York City Department…
As Crime Rises in NYC, Eric Adams Struggles To Defend His Agenda
As Crime Rises in NYC, Eric Adams Struggles To Defend His Agenda Sebastian Hughes on April 4, 2022 New York City Mayor Eric Adams attempted to defend his handling of rising crime…
Brooklyn Teen Arrested for Orchestrated Gang Attack against Orthodox Jewish Victim
BROOKLYN, NY – The New York City Police have arrested a 16-year-old and said the attack on an Orthodox Jewish man Friday night during the sabbath was gang-related. A group of young…
Suspect Who Killed Queens Woman After Date Arrested in Los Angeles
NEW YORK, NY – A 31-year-old man wanted for the strangulation death of a woman he had just taken out on a date in 2018 has been arrested in Los Angeles. According…
Bronx Gang Member Charged With Double Murder And Shooting Of 16-Year-Old
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Ricky J. Patel, the Acting Special Agent-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Department of Homeland Security…
“Shooting Boys” Gang Members Charged With Racketeering, Murder, Firearms, And Narcotics Offenses
Damian Williams, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Keechant L. Sewell, the Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”), and Ricky J. Patel, Acting Special Agent-in-Charge…
NYC Subway Attacker Pulled Out Man’s Hair While Screaming Homophobic Slurs
NEW YORK, NY – A passenger on the NYC A train in northern Manhattan near West 190th street was brutally assaulted and thrown around the subway car by an unknown black male…
Man Wanted For Assault Of Woman On A Coney Island Bound Bus
BROOKLYN, NY – The New York City Police Department is searching for a suspect who was accused of assaulting a young woman on a bus headed toward Coney Island. Police are now…
3 Year Old Girl Shot In Brooklyn, Police Searching For Suspects
BROOKLYN, NY – A 3 year old girl was shot outside of 127 Riverdale Avenue in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn. She was hit by a stray bullet when leaving a day…
Bronx Purse Snatcher Wanted – Reward Offered
BRONX, NY – Do you know this man? Have you seen this car? The suspect is wanted in connection with 5 incidents in March where he forcibly stole female victims purses/bags. He…
REWARD: Bowling Green Subway Assault And Robbery
MANHATTAN, NY – A 26 year old woman was slapped and her phone stolen inside the Bowling Green Subway Station on March 21 around 4:30am. REWARD up to $3,500. Any info call…