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Brooklyn teen arrested for murder in Williamsburg shooting

June 12, 2025

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An 18-year-old Brooklyn man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred in Williamsburg earlier this year, police said Tuesday. Edilve Chavez…

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Elderly man assaulted in Williamsburg

May 7, 2025

The New York City Police Department is investigating an assault that occurred Sunday evening in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, involving a 72-year-old man who was injured after being pushed to the ground. According to…

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NYPD seeks suspect in Williamsburg groping investigation

January 19, 2025

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Police are searching for a man wanted in connection with a forcible touching incident that occurred Wednesday, November 6, 2024, on Metropolitan Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. According to the…

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Teen shot multiple times in Williamsburg; Suspect spotted on security camera

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BROOKLYN, NY — A 14-year-old boy was shot multiple times in Williamsburg on Sunday, December 8, authorities said. The incident occurred at approximately 4:40 p.m. in front of 80 Clymer Street, where…

December 17, 2024

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East New York Man Who Raped Williamsburg Woman Gets Eight Years in Prison

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Brooklyn, NY – An East New York resident has been sentenced to eight years in state prison for attempting to sexually assault a woman in Williamsburg, according to Brooklyn District Attorney Eric…

October 17, 2024

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East Williamsburg Man Receives 25 Years to Life for Deadly Axe Attack

BROOKLYN, NY – An East Williamsburg man, Jerry Brown, 39, has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison following a horrific axe attack that critically injured his girlfriend and killed…

August 7, 2024

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Outdoor Diners Robbed During Meal in Williamsburg

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NEW YORK, NY – An alarming robbery occurred on Friday, May 31, at about 6:47 PM in front of 81 Broadway, where four diners were threatened by an armed individual. The assailant,…

June 29, 2024

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Police Investigate Robbery and Assault in Williamsburg

BROOKLYN, NY — The New York City Police Department is investigating an assault and robbery that occurred early Friday morning, May 17, 2024, at approximately 4:10 AM in Williamsburg. A 48-year-old male…

June 5, 2024

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Homeless Man Sentenced for Stabbing Skateboarder on Williamsburg Bridge

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BROOKLYN, NY – Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced the sentencing of Omar Cartagena, a 46-year-old homeless man, to 14 years to life in prison for the unprovoked stabbing of a skateboarder…

November 18, 2023

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NYPD Seeks Public Help to Identify Suspect in Attempted Robbery in Williamsburg

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BROOKLYN, N.Y. – The New York City Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying an individual involved in an attempted robbery at a Williamsburg bar. The incident occurred on Friday, November 10,…

November 12, 2023

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Scooter Bandits Snatch Necklace from Woman Walking Her Dog in Williamsburg

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NEW YORK, NY – A necklace theft occurred in Williamsburg last Thursday, involving three individuals on mopeds. A 29-year-old woman was targeted while walking her dog at 368 Leonard Street around 10:04…

November 9, 2023

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Williamsburg Restaurant Owner Admits to Tax Fraud

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NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Stephen G. Genakos, a 62-year-old Williamsburg resident, admitted to tax fraud in court. Documents state that between 2016 and 2020, Genakos was the only owner and director of…

October 6, 2023

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Bicycle Bandits Targeting Victims in Williamsburg

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BROOKLYN, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking information on two individuals connected to a series of thefts targeting cyclists in Williamsburg. Three incidents have been reported in September.…

September 23, 2023

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NYPD Seek Suspects in Shooting of 19-Year-Old in Williamsburg

NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying individuals wanted in connection with an assault that occurred on August 30. The incident took…

September 5, 2023

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Two Injured, One Dead in Williamsburg Slashing

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NEW YORK, NY – Police in New York City are searching for a suspect who slashed three people in Williamsburg, killing one. On Tuesday, at around 8:38 PM, police were dispatched in…

July 19, 2023

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Elderly Jewish man attacked, slashed in Williamsburg

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NEW YORK, NY – Police are investigating a bias-motivated attack and slashing in Brooklyn against an elderly Jewish man. The New York City Police Department is seeking the assistance of the public…

June 27, 2023

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Pedestrian struck early Monday morning in Williamsburg

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NEW YORK, NY – Early in the morning, a pedestrian was struck in the area of Bedford Avenue and Flushing Avenue in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. NYPD and FDNY arrived on…

May 15, 2023

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73-year-old m a choked and thrown to the ground in violent Williamsburg robbery

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BROOKLYN, NY – Detectives from the 90th police precinct in Williamsburg are investigating an assault and robbery against a 73-year-old man Sunday afternoon. According to police, at around 2:20 pm, the man…

May 15, 2023

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NYPD seeking suspect in Williamsburg groping incident

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NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying an individual connected to a forcible touching incident that took place within the 94…

May 5, 2023

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Triple stabbing reported, one killed in East Williamsburg early Saturday morning

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NEW YORK, NY – Police in Brooklyn responded to a triple stabbing incident that left one person dead in the East Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. Officers from the 90th Precinct responded to…

March 18, 2023

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Driver who killed grandmother in Williamsburg crosswalk hit-and-run indicted

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NEW YORK, NY – A Queens man who struck and killed a woman crossing the street in Williamsburg last year has been indicted for manslaughter. Daniel Buckley, 67, of Queens, was arraigned…

March 9, 2023

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Subway surfer, 15, killed in Brooklyn

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NEW YORK, NY – A 15-year-old subway surfer was struck and killed early Monday evening while riding the J train over the Williamsburg Bridge into Brooklyn. Around 6:45pm, the incident occurred as…

February 22, 2023

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Firefighters battle four-alarm fire in Brooklyn

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NEW YORK, NY – Police and fire units are on the scene of a four-alarm fire at a building in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. Upon arrival, firefighters noted that the inside…

February 22, 2023

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