Two Bronxites Among 14 Charged in Multimillion Dollar Bank Fraud Conspiracy Across the U.S.

Two Bronxites, a man and a woman, are among 14 defendants charged in connection with a multi-million dollar, nationwide conspiracy to use stolen identities to fraudulently obtain money, checks, and credit from banks and credit unions located in the Northern District of New York and all over the country, federal prosecutors said on Wednesday, Oct. 16. U.S. attorney Carla B. Freedman and Craig L. Tremaroli, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Albany field office, made the announcement.

Off Duty Bronx Police Officer Arrested for Assault

The NYPD said a 33-year-old off-duty police officer has been arrested in the 43rd Precinct, which serves the southeast section of the Bronx. There are four primary commercial strips in the precinct: Westchester Avenue, Castle Hill Avenue, White Plains Road, and Parkchester.

Bedford Park: Man Sought for Raping Woman

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the person seen in the attached video and photo who they say is sought in connection with a rape that occurred in Bedford Park.