Crime

Williamsbridge: Man Sought for Attempted Murder

By SÍLE MOLONEY
THE NYPD IS asking for the public’s help locating the person seen in the attached photo who they say is sought in connection with an attempted murder that occurred in Williamsbridge. 

Mayor Adams Appoints Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch as the Next NYPD Commissioner

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20, the appointment of the current commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY), Jessica Tisch, as the next commissioner of the New York City Police Department (NYPD), effective Monday, Nov. 25, replacing interim Police Commissioner Tom Donlon in the role.

Bronx Man Gets 13 Years for Romance Scam & Trump Replaces Prosecutor Overseeing Mayor’s Campaign Finance Probe

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A Bronx man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for his role in a criminal enterprise that defrauded individuals and businesses across the U.S. out of millions of dollars, federal prosecutors announced on Tuesday, Nov. 19. They said Bashiru Ganiyu was convicted of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, conspiracy to receive stolen money, and receipt of stolen money in April following a jury trial.

UPDATE ATF Raids Decatur Avenue Home after Years of Complaints

By By DAVID GREENE
After years of complaints about a Norwood home allegedly taken over by a local gang, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) was joined by members of the NYPD in executing a search warrant and raid of the dilapidated building located at 3267 Decatur Avenue at 6 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 4.

Bronx Man & Teen Charged in Murder of Man during Robbery

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Friday, Nov. 15, that a Bronx man and a 15-year-old boy have been indicted for second-degree murder and additional charges in a robbery that took a man’s life.