Victim fights off attacker in DC home invasion
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a violent break-in and attempted sexual assault at a Northwest Washington home earlier this week, D.C. police…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a violent break-in and attempted sexual assault at a Northwest Washington home earlier this week, D.C. police…
MANASSAS, VA. — Police are searching for a 33-year-old man accused of stabbing another man during an argument Thursday afternoon in Manassas, according to the Prince William County Police Department.…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 43-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly attacking a woman at a bus stop in the Shaw neighborhood early Tuesday morning in an attempt to rob…
BRONX, NY — A 24-year-old woman escaped unharmed after a man attempted to stab her in the Bronx on Friday night before fleeing the scene, police said. Key Points Attempted…
Queens Plaza Subway Attacker Convicted of Robbery and Assault
**Queens, NY** – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the conviction of William Blount for robbery in the first degree, assault in the first degree, and other charges. Blount attacked a woman with a hammer as she entered the Queens Plaza subway station in Long Island City in 2022, stealing her tote bag.
Blount, 60, whose last known address was in Manhattan, was convicted of assault, robbery, and weapon possession. He was acquitted of attempted murder charges following a six-week trial that began on February 24, presided over by Supreme Court Justice John Zoll. Sentencing is set for May 7, with a possible sentence of up to 25 years to life in prison.
During the February 2022 incident, Blount attacked a 58-year-old woman, causing her multiple skull fractures. The victim received medical attention, including a bilateral craniectomy, and suffered a broken finger among other injuries.
Investigation led to Blount’s arrest and the recovery of a hammer and the victim’s belongings at a residence in Long Island City. Video surveillance tracked Blount’s movements, and DNA evidence linked him to the crime. The case
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WASHINGTON, DC — A manhunt is underway following a broad daylight shooting in Southwest Washington, leaving one person injured, police reported Friday afternoon. The incident unfolded around 2:37 p.m., with…
NEW YORK — A transgender woman is facing murder charges after allegedly stabbing a postal worker to death during a dispute at a Harlem deli, authorities confirmed. Jaia Cruz, 24,…
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 25-year-old woman was brutally attacked Saturday evening during a ride on a southbound L train near the Livonia Avenue subway station, police said. The incident occurred…
Washington, DC – A distressing incident of sexual abuse has led the Metropolitan Police Department to seek the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect involved. On Sunday, October 13, 2024,…
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is seeking assistance from the public to identify individuals connected to an assault in Central Park on Tuesday, Aug. 20.…
NEW YORK — The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in an assault at the Flatbush Avenue and Fulton Street subway…
PHILADELPHIA — A 36-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a series of unprovoked assaults on multiple individuals in Center City Philadelphia on Monday morning. The incident occurred on…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Authorities are seeking assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an aggravated assault in Northwest D.C. On July 13, at approximately 3:00 a.m., officers responded to an…
NEW YORK, NY—A verbal altercation turned violent on Thursday when a 24-year-old woman was slashed on her left forearm. The incident occurred in front of 337 East 17th Street at…
QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz has announced that Waheed Foster, aged 43, was sentenced to 22 years in prison today for the attempted murder of Elizabeth Gomes,…
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is appealing to the public for help in identifying a suspect involved in an attempted rape that occurred in…
QUEENS, NY — Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Waheed Foster has been sentenced to 22 years in prison following a violent attack at the Howard Beach-JFK Airport subway…
Kingston, NY – Gunercindo Diaz-Diaz, 41, of Kingston, allegedly slashed a barber multiple times with a knife and then harmed himself on a city street. The incident occurred on Thursday…
By Scott Murdoch and Jill Gralow SYDNEY (Reuters) -The Sydney police officer who shot dead the man behind the deadly stabbing attack at one of the city’s busiest shopping malls…
Manhattan Man May Escape Jail for Assault Blaming Diabetes MANHATTAN, NY — In a controversial case, a Manhattan man accused of assaulting a disabled individual may avoid jail time by…
FREEPORT, NY — A 2-year-old terrier mix named Cornell, found with at least 17 stab wounds, has sparked a search for the perpetrator responsible for this brutal act. The injured…
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is requesting public assistance in locating a suspect involved in a robbery. The incident occurred on Friday, December 8,…
BUFFALO, NY – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced that Abouycea D. Thornton, 31, of Niagara Falls, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on Monday. The plea is in…
MANHATTAN, NY – Willie Gomez, 49, was sentenced to 14 years in state prison for a random knife attack on the M100 bus in West Harlem. Gomez had previously pleaded…