Two people were arrested for allegedly ripping off the masks of three men in Williamsburg.
Category: Crime
Officer fired, under investigation after attempting to force way inside house while off duty: Cops
The teen repeatedly identified himself as not the suspect in the case, according to investigators.
Cops arrest armed men, Texas bar owner who violated order to close
The sheriff said the owner and armed men went too far.
NYPD officer put on modified duty after violent social distancing violation arrest filmed
The mayor and police commissioner said they are disturbed by the video.
Murder suspect caught on Florida beach after COVID restrictions lifted
A fugitive wanted for murder tried to get some sun on one of Florida’s recently reopened beaches this weekend. But he ended up behind bars instead.
Maine sheriff investigating claim that armed men cut down tree to force neighbor’s quarantine
Investigators are looking into a case where a group of armed men allegedly tried to quarantine a town visitor.
Georgia legislation would give non-violent former felons a chance to expunge records
A piece of legislation in Georgia would give hundreds of thousands of former felons a chance for a second life.
Opening arguments begin for MSU gymnastics coach accused of covering for Larry Nassar’s sex abuse
Kathie Klages is accused of forcing victims to keep quiet about their abuse.
Cop shooting suspect charged with attempted murder
The suspect who allegedly opened fire on Bronx officers made his first day in court.
NYPD cops shot in the Bronx in 2 separate ‘assassination’ incidents
A gunman took aim at Bronx officers in two incidents within 12-hours.
Rape kit backlog initiative in Missouri sends 1st batch to labs
Missouri is working to clear more than 6,000 rape kits that have gone untested.
Terror stabbing suspect stole knife prior to random attack, was being trailed by police
London police say a suspect they had under surveillance stole a knife and attacked two people before they opened fire.
GA lawmaker intros ‘anti red-flag’ bill
A legal battle could be brewing after a state leader introduced a bill that would fine officers for obeying future gun control laws.
Borough jails clear hurdle
The public review process over the four jail sites commences.
Advocates rally against Bx jail site
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. says the Mott Haven location doesn’t help the community or the mayor’s vision.
Bills push for min wage raise for prison workers
State lawmakers say the current pay standard for detainees is unacceptable.
City changes plans for new Manhattan jail
After a huge community outcry, the mayor’s office announced it will not build a detention center on Centre Street.
Over 3K marijuana warrents dismissed by Manhattan DA
Thousands of low level cases were removed from the docket by the DA’s office.
Cuomo pushes ‘red flag’ bill to prevent shootings
Under the proposal, a school official could petition a judge to remove a troubled student’s access to weapons.
Bronx groups criticize mayor’s jail plan
Community leaders, residents, and elected officials are not happy that the mayor kept his proposal for a new detention facility in Mott Haven.