Police, DEA Shut Down NYC ‘Iron Pipeline’ Gun Trafficking Network

YONKERS, NY – Yonkers officials today announced multiple arrests as the culmination of a longterm investigation into the illegal gun trafficking trade in the city. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, Yonkers Police Commissioner…

Queens Triple Homicide Suspect Arrested in Maine

NEW YORK, NY – A 29-year-old man is in custody for the brutal murder of three people in Queens, whose bodies were discovered last Friday. Travis Blake has been arrested after a…

89-Year-Old Woman Beaten, Attacked in Broad Daylight in Manhattan

NEW YORK CITY, NY – An elderly 89-year-old woman was attacked Wednesday afternoon by an unknown assailant. The assault was unprovoked, according to the New York City Police Department and now officers…

Lifelong Medical Volunteer Who Moved to Jackson from NYC Snubbed by Township

David Werner moved to Jackson Township three years ago and is enjoying the change of pace from his native New York City, he told the Jackson Township Council on Tuesday, but confused…

Bronx Gang Member Who Shot 12-Year Old Child In Playground Sentenced To 22 Years In Prison

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that NICHOLAS JOSEPH, a/k/a “Gotti,” a/k/a “Finesse,” was sentenced today to 22 years in prison in connection with…

The Justice Department announced today that it has opened a civil pattern or practice investigation into the Special Victims Division (SVD) of the New York City Police Department (NYPD). The investigation will…

Woman Reported Missing Since Last Weekend in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A woman has been reported missing since last weekend and now the Philadelphia Police needs the public’s assistance in locating her. Police said 29-year-old Bryonna Yates went to New York…

Five Gun Traffickers Arrested for Selling Over 25 Firearms, Including Assault Rifles, Connected to Four Shootings in Brooklyn

Sixth Defendant Arrested for Trafficking Crack Cocaine In Brooklyn And Queens A complaint was unsealed today in federal court in Brooklyn charging Jamel Clarke, Dwayne Harris, Rayon Lovett, Owen Welch and Ronald…

U.S. Attorney Breon Peace’s Remarks on R. Kelly Sentencing

“Moments ago, R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison. This is a momentous outcome for all victims of R. Kelly, and especially for the survivors who so bravely testified about…

“R. Kelly” Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

Earlier today, Robert Sylvester Kelly, the R&B singer also known as “R. Kelly,” was sentenced by United States District Judge Ann M. Donnelly to 30 years in prison. On September 27, 2021,…

12 Members and Associates of the “Route Boys” Charged with Multiple Burglaries, Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

On June 28, 2022, a federal grand jury in Central Islip, New York returned an 18-count superseding indictment charging Carlos Acevedo, Ramon Collado, Naresh Deonarrain, Jason Liriano, Charlie Maisonet, Cavier Nedrick, Eric…

NYC Marshalls Store Robbed at Knifepoint

NEW YORK, NY – A suspect is being sought by the New York City Police Department for an armed robbery at the Marshalls department store located at 610 Exterior Street. Police said…

NYC Man Arrested for Forcing Teens Into Prostitution at Bronx Hotel

NEW YORK, NY – A Bronx man has been indicted for trafficking teens and raping one young girl. Shamel “Shy” Jones, 25 has also been charged with promoting prostitution and kidnapping. Bronx…

Federal Park Police ‘In Crisis’ After Being Understaffed And Underfunded

Federal Park Police ‘In Crisis’ After Being Understaffed And Underfunded Josh Hypes on June 28, 2022 The union representing the U.S. Park Police (USPP) warned the Biden administration that staffing shortages will…

Bronx Man Sentenced for His Role in Large-Scale Fentanyl and Heroin Trafficking Ring in Springfield

BOSTON – A Bronx, N.Y., man has been sentenced in federal court in Springfield for his role in a large-scale drug conspiracy that trafficked dozens of kilos of heroin and fentanyl into…

Two Indian Nationals Admit Receiving over $1.2 Million in Global Robocall Scam That Defrauded Elderly Victims

NEWARK, N.J. – Two Indian nationals admitted to conspiracy to commit wire fraud by accepting illegally obtained $1.2 million in wire transfers from victims across the country, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger…

GoldConnect Launches Strategic Point of Presence at NJFX for its LatamConnect Platform

WESTON Fla., June 28, 2022 — GoldConnect, a leading US based carrier with presence in 17 countries in Latin America and The Caribbean and pioneer of the fully automated end to end…

Henry Repeating Arms Kicks Off Million Dollar Pledge with Donation to Tunnel to Towers Foundation

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation was founded in December 2001 by the surviving siblings of Stephen Siller, a member of the New York City Fire Department whose heroic actions on September 11,…

Manhattan Chase Bank Robbed in Broad Daylight

NEW YORK, NY – A Manhattan branch of Chase Bank on Broadway was robbed in broad daylight on Monday, the New York City Police Department reported. An older male entered the bank…

Court Strikes Down NYC Law Allowing Noncitizens To Vote

Court Strikes Down NYC Law Allowing Noncitizens To Vote Jennie Taer on June 27, 2022 The New York Supreme Court ruled Monday in favor of a lawsuit against giving noncitizens the right…

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