Elderly woman punched in face during dispute on Brooklyn bus, suspect sought
Brooklyn, NY – A 78-year-old woman was attacked aboard an MTA bus in Gravesend Friday afternoon, leaving her hospitalized with facial injuries, police said. The assault happened around 2:40 p.m. on a…
Elderly Woman Robbed at Brooklyn CVS
BROOKLYN, NY — A theft occurred at the CVS drug store located at 1402 Sheepshead Bay Road on Monday. An 80-year-old woman’s wallet, containing credit cards and personal items, was stolen from…
Elderly Man Killed in Silver Spring Crash
SILVER SPRING, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Sunday. The incident happened at 8:14 p.m. at…
Arsonist Arrested in Brooklyn Fire That Killed Elderly Man
BROOKLYN, NY – A 65-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with murder and arson in connection to the death of a 70-year-old man in Brooklyn. The incident took place at 371…
Elderly Woman Injured in Harlem Necklace Snatching
HARLEM, NY—A 96-year-old woman fell victim to a robbery on Friday, May 24, in Harlem, resulting in minor injuries. The incident occurred at approximately 5:25 PM near the intersection of West 127…
Elderly Brooklyn Man Killed in Apartment Fire, Police Suspect Arson
BROOKLYN, NY – A tragic fire erupted late Friday night in a Brooklyn apartment, leading to one fatality and another person hospitalized. Police and FDNY units responded to a 911 call reporting…
Elderly New York City Woman Robbed Through Deception in Queens
NEW YORK, NY—A disturbing robbery targeting a 73-year-old woman occurred on Friday, May 17, at approximately 1:17 PM, at the intersection of Kneeland Avenue and Gorsline Street. The New York City Police…
Purse Stolen from Elderly Woman at House of Worship in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, NY—A theft occurred at a house of worship located at 2992 Avenue S on Tuesday morning. An unidentified male entered the building around 11:05 AM and stole a purse that was…
In-Home Care Worker Sentenced for Fraud Against Elderly Couple
LOCK HAVEN, PA – Clinton County District Attorney Dave Strouse reported that Britney Hostrander, a 28-year-old from Williamsport, was sentenced on Tuesday to an 84-month term of supervision. The sentencing included nine…
Elderly Woman Attacked in Broad Daylight in Manhattan
NEW YORK, NY—The New York City Police Department is requesting public assistance to identify a suspect involved in an assault. The incident occurred on Tuesday, May 7, at approximately 12:50 PM in…
Elderly Man Suffers Skull Fracture in Times Square Subway Station Attack
NEW YORK, NY – An assault on a 70-year-old man occurred last Saturday morning at the Times Square subway station, prompting a police search for the assailant. At about 9:50 AM, while…
Elderly Abuse Protection Bill Advances in New Jersey Senate
Trenton, NJ – Legislation sponsored by Senator Angela V. McKnight to safeguard elderly and disabled individuals receiving at-home care from abuse has been moved forward by the Senate Commerce Committee. The bill…
Cops Gave Drunken Elderly Woman a Second Chance But She Blew It
CUMBERLAND, MD – A Cumberland resident was arrested early Wednesday morning following multiple disturbances. Corinne Devyak, 68, is facing charges after police were called to her home twice within hours for complaints…
Three More Accused of Role in Scamming Elderly Nationwide
On May 8, Bowen Chen, 21, of Monterey Park, Jiacheng Chen, 19, of East San Gabriel, and Vianne Chen, a.k.a. Tingting T. Chen, 41, were added to an indictment in U.S. District…
Elderly Man Assaulted Inside Brooklyn Subway Station
BROOKLYN, NY — A 79-year-old man was assaulted following a verbal dispute with two unidentified women inside a building at 198 East 98 Street. The incident escalated into a physical altercation on…
Elderly Man Stabbed in Rockville
Rockville, MD – The Rockville City Police Department responded to a report of a stabbing on N. Washington Street. An adult male, 78, was found with a single stab wound to his…
Search Under Way for Missing Elderly Woman in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA—The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 76-year-old Phyllis R. Garnant, who has been classified as an endangered missing person. Ms. Garnant was last seen this morning…
Elderly Man Assaulted on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan
NEW YORK, NY — An assault on a 66-year-old man prompted a police response in Manhattan’s 13th Precinct on Wednesday. The incident occurred in front of 369 3rd Avenue around 11:48 AM…
Elderly Man Attacked and Robbed Inside Brooklyn Subway Station
BROOKLYN, NY — A 67-year-old man was assaulted and robbed by three unknown assailants at the Ditmas Avenue subway station on the “F” line early Friday. The incident, which occurred around 1:34…
Elderly Driver Assaulted with Pepper Spray in Manhattan
NEW YORK, NY — A distressing assault occurred in Manhattan when a 72-year-old man was attacked with pepper spray while driving his car. The incident took place on Wednesday at approximately 5:30…
Elderly Woman Defrauded in Driveway Sealing Scam in Camp Hill
CAMP HILL, PA — The Lower Allen Township Police Department responded to a fraud report from a 74-year-old resident of Sussex Road, Camp Hill, which occurred around 4:00 PM on October 24,…
Chicago Businessman Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Charge in Connection With Reverse Mortgage Scheme Targeting Elderly Homeowners
MARK STEVEN DIAMOND schemed with others to induce homeowners to unwittingly obtain reverse mortgage loans to pay for purported home repairs that Diamond offered to perform. Diamond and the co-schemers targeted elderly…
Elderly NYC Woman Who Left Home Without Her Shoes Missing in Queens
QUEENS, NY—The New York City Police Department is seeking help from the public to locate 83-year-old Rosa Simo, who has been reported missing since early Tuesday morning, May 7, 2024. Rosa was…
Elderly New York Woman Rushed to Hospital After Stabbing Herself Multiple Times
MOUNT VERNON, NY—A 75-year-old woman was taken to Jacobi Medical Center after stabbing herself in the chest early Tuesday morning. The incident, which occurred just before 1 a.m. on Beechwood Avenue, is…
Elderly Pennsylvania Man Dies from Burns Sustained in Brush Fire
SLATINGTON, PA — An 89-year-old man from Slatington, Pennsylvania, succumbed to severe burns he sustained while burning brush at his home last month. Leo C. Pavelco’s clothing caught fire during the incident,…
Elderly Man Robbed of Cellphone in Bronx
BRONX, NY — A 66-year-old man was robbed while sitting on a bench at the corner of Concourse Village West and East 158 Street on Thursday, April 18, at approximately 10:45 PM.…
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