Gunman Sought After 23-Year-Old Shot on Pacific Street in Brooklyn, NYPD Says
Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect after a 23-year-old man was shot in the thigh outside a Brooklyn address Monday evening. Brooklyn, NY – The New York City…
Brooklyn jury convicts ex-postal worker of threats to kill government employees
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A federal jury in Brooklyn convicted Quadri Garnes earlier today on charges of transmission of threats to injure after a five-day trial before United States District Judge Nina R.…
Woman robbed at gunpoint during Facebook Marketplace sale in Brooklyn Park
BROOKLYN PARK, Md. — A 20-year-old woman was robbed at gunpoint Tuesday evening while attempting to sell an item through Facebook Marketplace, Anne Arundel County Police reported. Officers responded to the 1000…
Traffic stop in Brooklyn Park leads to weapons and drug arrest
BROOKLYN PARK, Md. — A traffic stop in Brooklyn Park on Monday afternoon led to the arrest of a Baltimore man after police discovered a handgun and suspected narcotics in his vehicle,…
Brooklyn deli becomes lucky spot for $34K Take 5 winner
BROOKLYN, NY – A Take 5 top-prize ticket worth $34,627 was sold in Brooklyn for the evening drawing on Saturday, Dec. 7, the New York Lottery announced. The winning ticket was purchased…
Police search for suspect after elderly man assaulted in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Police are searching for a suspect who assaulted a 73-year-old man during a dispute inside a commercial building in Brownsville late last month. The incident occurred on Monday, November…
NYC cop arrested in Brooklyn on assault charge
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested Saturday evening in Brooklyn and charged with assault, according to police. The officer, identified as 32-year-old Orin Blackman, was taken into custody around…
Brooklyn DA shuts down 40 NFT scam sites after artist loses $135,000
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A cryptocurrency scam targeting artists nationwide has been dismantled by the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office after an 85-year-old painter lost his life savings of $135,000 to a bogus NFT…
Brooklyn and Jamaica stores sell winning Take 5 tickets
NEW YORK, NY — Two lucky Take 5 players won $9,444 each in the December 5 midday drawing, with top-prize-winning tickets sold in Brooklyn and Jamaica, New York Lottery officials announced Thursday.…
Elderly man beaten in Brooklyn store after dispute, suspects flee
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 68-year-old man sustained serious injuries Thursday night after being assaulted by three unidentified individuals during a dispute at a store on Beverly Road, police said. The incident occurred…
Amber Alert: Police search for missing 15-year-old girl from Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, NY — The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing from her residence in Brooklyn’s 88th Precinct. Amy…
Brooklyn gas station brings big win with $17K TAKE 5 prize
BROOKLYN, NY — A lucky TAKE 5 player scored big, winning the top prize of $17,187 in the December 1 TAKE 5 Midday drawing with a ticket purchased in Brooklyn. The New…
Man stabbed during robbery in Brooklyn, suspect at large
BROOKLYN, NY — Police are searching for a suspect who stabbed a man during a robbery in Bushwick earlier this month. The incident occurred on Tuesday, November 5, at approximately 11 a.m.,…
Man stabbed during daytime robbery in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 45-year-old man was stabbed in the torso during a robbery on Jefferson Street in Bushwick late Tuesday morning, according to police. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. while…
Brooklyn woman’s death ruled a homicide; investigation underway
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The death of a 56-year-old woman found unconscious earlier this month in Brownsville has been ruled a homicide, according to police. Idell Holloway, of Belmont Avenue, was discovered on…
NYPD seeks help locating missing Brooklyn sisters last seen Wednesday
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in finding two sisters, ages 17 and 2, who were reported missing from Brooklyn on Wednesday, November…
Off-duty NYCHA employee arrested on multiple charges in Brooklyn
NEW YORK, NY — An off-duty New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) employee was arrested Tuesday evening in Brooklyn and charged with multiple offenses, police said. Tanisha Simpson, 40, was taken into…
Brooklyn Park man wins $40,000 Keno prize with Super Bonus play
BROOKLYN PARK, Md. — Kevin Wilson, a loyal Keno player from Anne Arundel County, is celebrating a $40,000 win after using his strategy of tracking frequently drawn numbers and adding the Super…
Brooklyn convenience store becomes the site of a $19K jackpot in Take 5 lottery drawing
BROOKLYN, NY — A lucky lottery player in Brooklyn struck gold in the Nov. 23 TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing, winning a top prize of $19,039 with a ticket sold at a local…
Brooklyn man arrested in $400,000 gold bar scam targeting Maryland couple
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A 23-year-old Brooklyn man has been charged with orchestrating a scam that defrauded a Montgomery County couple of more than $400,000 through a scheme involving gold bars and false…
Brooklyn store sells two Take 5 winning tickets in same drawing
NEW YORK — Three top-prize-winning tickets worth $11,003.50 each were sold for the November 20 Take 5 Evening drawing, the New York Lottery announced Thursday. Two of the winning tickets were purchased…