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Knife-wielding attacker tries to stab woman in Bronx, flees on foot

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 stabbing near Cromwell Avenue The incident occurred around 8:40 p.m. on Friday, March 28, when the woman was walking near Cromwell Avenue and West 170th Street. An unidentified male approached her and attempted to strike her with a knife, according to the NYPD. The suspect did not make contact, and the woman was not injured in the attempted assault. Suspect fled the scene Following the failed attack, the suspect fled

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Knife-wielding suspect arrested after school threats spark lockdown

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A man who allegedly made threats against area schools was arrested Wednesday after brandishing a knife on a New Jersey Transit bus, prompting a law enforcement response and a partial lockdown in multiple school facilities, police said. Key Points Schools placed on alert during investigation The Township of Hamilton Police Department said the investigation began after receiving a call on April 9 from a subject making threats toward schools in the Mays Landing area. Authorities notified local schools immediately, prompting increased security and a police presence in and around educational facilities. Officers from both the Township

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Knife-wielding suspect arrested after stabbing spree injures six in Northeast DC

WASHINGTON, DC – A chaotic stabbing rampage left six people wounded in the Trinidad neighborhood Thursday afternoon before the suspect was subdued by bystanders and arrested by police, the Metropolitan Police Department announced Friday. The incident unfolded just after 3:21 p.m. on April 3 in the 1200 block of Meigs Place, Northeast, where a man under the influence of an unknown substance suddenly attacked a female acquaintance with a knife. He then turned the weapon on himself and began threatening bystanders before violently stabbing four more victims. The suspect fled north on Montello Avenue, where he assaulted a sixth person.

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Knife-wielding Yonkers man tasered and arrested near busy Getty Square

YONKERS, NY — A Yonkers man was subdued with a Taser and arrested Tuesday afternoon after walking toward a crowded area of Getty Square while brandishing a large kitchen knife, police said. Curtis Greene, 41, was spotted just after 3:30 p.m. on North Broadway with the weapon in hand, prompting a swift response from members of the 4th Precinct Anti-Crime Unit. Officers repeatedly ordered Greene to drop the knife, but he ignored commands and continued walking toward the busy intersection filled with pedestrians. Key Points: Detective Specialist Goldberg joined Officers McGill and Mendelson as they attempted to contain Greene. Officers

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Knife-wielding duo locks store worker in bathroom, steals over $3K in Queens robbery

QUEENS, NY — The NYPD is searching for two individuals wanted in connection with a commercial robbery that took place Wednesday evening in Richmond Hill, within the confines of the 102nd Precinct. According to police, the incident occurred on March 19, 2025, at approximately 7:50 p.m. inside a business located at 112-02 Jamaica Avenue. Two unidentified suspects entered the store, displayed a knife, and demanded property from a 22-year-old male employee. Key Points The victim was then forcibly locked in the store’s bathroom while the suspects removed electronics and cash totaling approximately $3,050. After the robbery, both individuals fled the

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Knife-wielding suspect on the run after violent attack in D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A violent altercation in Northeast D.C. left a man hospitalized after being stabbed during an argument. The attack happened Tuesday evening in the 3900 block of Minnesota Avenue, Northeast. Surveillance footage captured the suspect fleeing the scene. The victim, an adult male, was taken to a local hospital for treatment. His condition has not been released. Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment. Anyone with information is urged to call police at (202) 727-9099 or text

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Police Seek Knife-Wielding Suspect in String of Scooter Robberies Across Brooklyn and Queens

NEW YORK, NY — The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying a suspect linked to a series of violent robberies involving a motorized scooter across Brooklyn and Queens. Between November 7 and December 10, 2024, at least 11 incidents were reported in the 83rd, 75th, and 104th precincts. In each case, a male suspect on a motorized scooter approached victims, brandished a knife or blunt object, and forcibly stole valuables, including cellphones, wallets, cash, and jewelry. In several incidents, the suspect forced victims to unlock their phones under threat of violence. The robberies occurred

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Knife-wielding suspect wanted after assault and burglary in Northeast D.C.

Washington, D.C. — A suspect captured on surveillance video is being sought for an assault and burglary that took place in the 3000 block of Pineview Court, Northeast, earlier this year. The incident occurred on April 6, 2023, at approximately 7:45 p.m., when the victim returned home to find the suspect inside her residence. Police said the suspect brandished a knife and attacked the victim, who managed to yell for help, causing the suspect to flee the scene. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital by DC Fire and EMS for treatment. Authorities have released

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Knife-wielding robber targets Dollar Tree on Sawmill Road

Columbus Officers Seek Aggravated Robbery Suspect

**Columbus, OH** – The Columbus Division of Police is attempting to identify a person involved in an aggravated robbery on Sawmill Road. On Monday, the suspect entered Dollar Tree, threatening two employees and a customer with a knife.

The suspect subsequently forced the store manager to open the safe before leaving the premises. The direction in which the suspect fled is not known.

Investigators are appealing to the public to help identify the individual seen on CCTV footage. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact Detective Braskie of the Columbus Police Robbery Unit at 614-645-2601. Anonymous tips can also be offered through Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).

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Knife-wielding Micigan man attacks postal worker for delivering Kamala Harris mailer

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — A Michigan man is facing charges after allegedly attacking a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier with a knife while shouting racist and sexist insults, according to police. The incident occurred on Thursday in Farmington Hills, about 25 miles northwest of Detroit. Police responded to a 911 call around 5 p.m. from the mail carrier, who reported that a man, later identified as 61-year-old Russell Valleau, had approached her delivery vehicle while holding a knife. The postal worker told police the man appeared intoxicated and was angry about receiving political ads in the mail. “The defendant was

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Knife-Wielding Duo Wanted in Southeast D.C. Robbery

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two suspects involved in a robbery in Southeast D.C. on Monday morning are being sought by police. The incident occurred around 11:56 a.m. near the 3500 block of Wheeler Road, Southeast. The victim reported that after exiting a store, two individuals approached him, brandished a knife, and physically assaulted him before stealing his property and fleeing the scene. The suspects were caught on a nearby surveillance camera. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411. A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information leading to their

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Knife-Wielding Suspect Arrested in Northeast D.C. Robbery

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police have apprehended a suspect involved in an armed robbery that took place on Monday afternoon in Northeast Washington. Around 2:10 p.m. on August 19, officers were flagged down in the 1500 block of Benning Road, Northeast, by a victim who reported being robbed by two individuals. One of the suspects brandished a knife during the robbery, according to authorities. Responding officers quickly arrested one of the suspects at the scene. Following an investigation, 45-year-old Antonio McCoy of Northeast, D.C., was charged with armed robbery. The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the incident is

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Knife-Wielding Old Bridge Man Arrested Following Disturbance

Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Thomas J. Montagna of the Old Bridge Police Department announced that Giovanni Chiarappa, 49, of Old Bridge, has been charged in connection with a disturbance that occurred on July 9, 2024. At approximately 6:30 AM, authorities responded to a residence on Pensacola Street in Old Bridge after receiving a report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers found Chiarappa wielding a knife outside the residence. Despite attempts to deescalate the situation, Chiarappa retreated into the home. After several hours of negotiation, the incident concluded peacefully, with Chiarappa surrendering without further incident. He was subsequently

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Knife-Wielding Suspect Arrested in DC Assault Case

Washington, D.C. – A man has been arrested for a First-Degree Sexual Abuse while Armed (Knife) incident that occurred in Southeast on Tuesday. The suspect approached the victim in the 500 block of Lebaum Street, Southeast, armed with a knife, and forced the victim into an unwanted sexual act before fleeing the scene. Detectives later observed the suspect in the 3100 block of Martin Luther King, Jr., Avenue, Southeast, and placed him under arrest. A knife was recovered from the suspect. The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Darnell Peoples of Northeast, has been charged with First Degree Sexual Abuse while Armed

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Knife-Wielding Robber Arrested In Baltimore

Baltimore, MD — A suspect has been arrested in connection with an attempted armed robbery of a business in the Central District. On May 31, around 11 a.m., officers patrolling the unit block of Light Street were informed of an attempted robbery. An unidentified male had entered a business, brandished a knife, and demanded money from an employee. After failing to obtain any money, the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle. Detectives took over the investigation, identifying the suspect and the vehicle used in the escape. On Monday, around 7:15 p.m., Foxtrot members located the vehicle traveling in the

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Ohio Police Fatally Shoot Knife-Wielding Woman to Save Children

TOLEDO, OH — A suspect involved in a violent domestic disturbance in Toledo has died from injuries sustained during a police intervention. The incident occurred on Tuesday in the 1600 block of Vance Street. Toledo Police were called to the scene at approximately 8:15 AM after reports of a disorder. Upon arrival, they found the suspect’s elderly grandmother with a stab wound to her face. She reported that her great-grandchildren, ages 10, 6, and 2, were inside the residence with the suspect, who was described as behaving erratically and discussing “demonic things.” Efforts to communicate with the suspect were met

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Norfolk Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Man

NORFOLK, VA – A confrontation involving a Norfolk Police officer and a security guard led to an officer-involved shooting on Friday on the 100 block of E Little Creek Road. The incident occurred around 1:40 p.m. following a call about a suspicious person. Upon arrival, officers encountered a man wielding a knife. The situation escalated when the man approached the officer, resulting in both the officer and a security guard discharging their weapons. The man was shot and has been transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Virginia State Police are now handling the investigation of this critical incident.

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Knife-Wielding Thieves on Mopeds Rampage in NYC

NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is investigating a series of robberies involving a moped. The incidents all took place on Sunday, December 31, 2023. The first incident occurred at approximately 3:30 AM near 150 West 179 Street, where a 54-year-old male was approached by two individuals on a moped. They brandished a knife and forcibly took the victim’s money and eyeglasses. The second incident, involving a 22-year-old female victim, took place around 4:50 AM near 2776 Webb Avenue, with the suspects taking her jewelry and money. The third incident occurred at approximately 5:38 AM

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Knife-Wielding Man Threatens Employee in Chelsea Business Robbery

NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking assistance from the public to identify an individual involved in a robbery at a commercial establishment. On Wednesday, at about 1:35 pm, the suspect entered a store located at 155 8th Avenue in Chelsea. Armed with a knife, the suspect demanded money from a 29-year-old store employee and forcibly removed around $300 from the cash register before fleeing north on 8th Avenue. The employee was unharmed. The NYPD has released media related to this case and encourages anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be submitted

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Knife-Wielding Duo Robs Queens Smoke Shop, Flees on Scooter

QUEENS, NY – Two unidentified males brandished a knife and robbed a smoke shop on 59-11 71 Avenue, making off with cash and products. On Friday, at about 5:25 p.m., the suspects entered the shop and displayed a knife to a 25-year-old male employee. They removed approximately $400 in cash from the register and approximately $600 worth of products before fleeing the scene on a scooter headed southbound on Stephen Street. One of the suspects is described as a male with a light complexion, approximately 25 to 35 years old, and about 5’7” tall. He was last seen wearing a

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Man Slashed by Knife-Wielding Robbery Suspect

NEW YORK CITY, NY – A robbery incident that recently occurred is currently being investigated by the New York City Police Department. On Sunday, July 23rd, around 6:45 am, a 45-year-old male became involved in a disagreement with three unknown males near 35th Avenue and 94th Street. They exhibited a knife, wounded the victim on his left forearm, and took his wallet. The suspects were last spotted fleeing on foot. Descriptions of the individuals have been provided and the injured man was taken to NYC Health and Hospitals/Elmhurst in a stable condition.

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Knife-wielding man shot dead by police on Roosevelt Island

On Friday night, a knife-wielding man was shot dead by police on Roosevelt Island after he attacked police officers inside an apartment building elevator, according to the NYPD. The incident occurred at 540 Main Street, where police responded to multiple 911 calls from the man’s relatives, who reported that he was threatening them with a knife. Upon arrival, four officers approached the scene, three entering one of the building’s elevators while the fourth kept the lobby door open, awaiting additional support. Unexpectedly, the armed suspect emerged from the second elevator and charged at the officer standing in the doorway, brandishing

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Police Officer Shoots Knife-Wielding Suspect in Gaithersburg

GAITHERSBURG, MD – Montgomery County Department of Police responded to a stabbing incident at the Unique Thrift Store on Veirs Mill Road, Saturday around 10:36 am. A suspect, an unidentified male, allegedly stabbed four people. An adult female was found at the scene with apparent stab wounds. Minutes later, two more women and an adult male, all with stab wounds, were found on Colie Drive. Two female victims were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, while the third is in critical condition. The male victim was treated at the scene. The suspect, armed with a butcher’s knife, was located on Havard Street

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Knife-Wielding Robber Targets West 133rd Street Business

NEW YORK CITY, NY – An unknown person is sought by the New York City Police Department following a robbery that occurred on Tuesday, June 27, around 11:30 am. The man entered a commercial establishment located at 201 West 133rd Street, and brandished a knife at a 52-year-old male employee while demanding property. The suspect subsequently reached over the counter, taking about $40 from the cash register, before fleeing the scene on foot, headed south on West 133rd Street. The employee wasn’t harmed during the encounter.

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