Criminal Justice

Elections 2023: Crime Rate Comparisons with Other Boroughs re the Bronx DA Democratic Primary Election

By SÍLE MOLONEY
One of the points debated in the lead-up to the Democratic primary election for the position of Bronx district attorney, taking place on June 27 between incumbent Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and defense attorney Tess Cohen, was the district attorney’s handling of cases. Cohen alleges Clark could manage her office more efficiently.   Cohen also said the DA gets to set priorities and where resources are spent, saying it isn’t as though every City crime gets prosecuted. She said this was particularly the case with powerful people who “tend to hurt others, like landlords, employers.” She said “no one really pays attention”


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Kingsbridge: Man Sought following Robbery of 14-Year-Old Girl

By SÍLE MOLONEY
THE NYPD IS asking for the public’s help locating the person seen in this video who department officials say is sought in connection to a robbery that occurred in Kingsbridge. Video courtesy of the NYPD The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the individual seen in the attached video and photos who department officials say is sought in connection to a robbery that occurred in Kingsbridge.   Police said that on Sunday, June 25, at around 3.40 p.m., a 14-year-old female victim was approached from behind by a person unknown to her in front of 3900


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Bedford Park: Search for One after Attempted Robbery in Transit

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking the public for help identifying the person seen in the attached photo who department officials say is sought in connection with an attempted robbery that occurred in transit on a northbound 4 train.   Police said that on Thursday, June 22, at around 6.15 a.m., a 27-year-old male victim was on a moving northbound 4 train when he was approached by another passenger who snatched his cellphone. They said that as the train entered the Bedford Park Boulevard – Lehman College subway station, both the victim and the phone snatcher exited the train.   They said


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Former NYC DOC Officer, Inmate & Civilian Charged with Smuggling iPhone into Rikers Island

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and NYC Department of Investigation Commissioner Jocelyn E. Strauber announced on June 22 that a former NYC Department of Correction (DOC) officer, an inmate, and a civilian have been charged with smuggling a cellphone into the inmate at Rikers Island jail.   In the context of the announcement, Clark said, “The defendant, a correction officer at the time, allegedly took a $2,500 bribe for sneaking in an iPhone to an inmate. Contraband can lead to violence, and this officer tarnished his badge and put his fellow officers and inmates in danger. My office will


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Norwood: Man Sought after Slashing Second Man in Face

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  THE NYPD IS asking for the public’s help locating the person seen in this video who police say is sought for questioning in connection with an assault that occurred on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 9 East Mosholu Parkway North in the Norwood section of The Bronx.  Video courtesy of the NYPD The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating the man seen in the attached video and photo who police say is sought in connection with an assault that occurred in Norwood.   Police said that on that on Thursday, June 22, at around 1.35 p.m., a


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Rikers Island Inmates Charged with Assault for Vicious Beating of Fellow Detainee

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on June 22 that four Rikers Island inmates have been charged with gang assault and related offenses for brutally beating a fellow inmate, leaving him hospitalized with serious injuries. In the context of the announcement, Clark said, “The defendants allegedly carried out a brutal, unprovoked attack against a fellow detainee inside a facility on Rikers Island. They allegedly punched and kicked the victim so severely that his spleen had to be removed and his rib was fractured, among other serious injuries.” She added, “We will not tolerate violence on Rikers Island and are


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Soundview Killer sentenced to 83 Years for Two Murders and Wounding of One Victim’s Brother

By DAVID GREENE
A Bronx man from the Unionport section of the borough was sentenced to 83 years to life in prison for a shooting spree that began with the killing of one person in August 2019 and ended with a second killing, as well as the wounding of the brother of one of the victims in November of the same year.   Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark said the defendant, Dane Richardson, 40, of Bruckner Boulevard in Unionport was sentenced by Bronx Supreme Court Justice Margaret Clancy on Thursday, June 22, after a jury had earlier found him guilty of second-degree murder,


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Fordham Heights: Police Arrest Man 49 on Assault Charges following Death of 2nd Man 62

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Police have launched a murder investigation following the killing of a 62-year-old man in Fordham Heights in May. One 49-year-old man has been arrested on assault and other charges in connection with the incident. As reported, and according to the NYPD, on Sunday, May 21, at 8.50 p.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding a man who had been assaulted at 2200 Grand Concourse. “Upon arrival, [an] officer observed [a] 62-year-old male with trauma to the head,” a spokesperson said. “EMS responded to the location and transported the victim to BronxCare Health System, where he was pronounced deceased on


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Norwood: Two Thieves Sought in Bronx Burglary Pattern

By SÍLE MOLONEY
    The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating the people seen in this video who police officials say are sought in connection with a local burglary pattern identified across Norwood in May 2023.   The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating the people seen in the attached video and photos who police officials say are sought in connection with a local burglary pattern identified across Norwood in May.   Police said the first incident took place on Friday, May 26, at around 4 p.m. when a person broke into 3322 Bainbridge Avenue (a doctor’s office),


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