Man Shot and has Died following Police Pursuit in Wakefield

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police confirm a 27-year-old man has been shot by police following a pursuit on Thursday, Jan. 20 in Wakefield. EMS transported the victim to hospital where he later died. NYPD Chief Kenneth Corey and other NYPD officials held a press conference at the scene to update the media on the event, advising that the investigation was still in the early stages and the information provided was preliminary. Corey said that at 1.30 p.m., uniformed police officers from the 47th precinct responded to a burglary in progress on the first floor of a building in the vicinity of East

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department confirmed on Jan. 9 that a 15-year-old boy who was reported missing in Williamsbridge, in the 47th precinct, has returned home. Prior to returning home, Elijah Pratt-Johnson, 15, of 3638 Holland Avenue, from the Williamsbridge section of the Bronx, had last been seen on Friday, Jan. 7, at approximately 8 p.m., inside his home. He was described as being approximately 6 feet tall, weighing 115 pounds, is Black, has a thin build, a brown skin complexion, brown eyes and black hair. Elijah had last been seen wearing a black jacket, a blue hoodie,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance locating a 15-year-old girl from Baychester, reported missing in the 47th precinct. It was reported to police that Alanna Fermin, 15, of 2953 Bruner Avenue from the Baychester section of the Bronx, was last seen on Friday Dec. 31, at 1036 Simpson Street in the Foxhurst section of the Bronx, east of William McKinley Houses and south of Charlotte Gardens, at approximately 2 a.m. She is described as female, is 5 feet, 3 inches tall, Hispanic, weighs 124 pounds, has brown eyes and brown hair and was last seen wearing a dark-colored

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the individual seen in the attached photographs and video who is sought in connection with an assault that occurred in Baychester, in the 47th precinct. It was reported to police that on Saturday, Dec. 4, at around noon, a 92-year-old male victim was walking in front of 2708 Gunther Avenue in Baychester, when the unidentified male approached the victim and punched him in the face, knocking him to the ground and causing pain and swelling to his nose. The assailant fled on foot towards 140 Bellamy Loop in the Co-Op City section

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual seen in the attached photograph and video who is sought in connection with a robbery pattern identified in the 47th precinct area. The first incident occurred on Saturday, Nov. 20, at approximately 8.04 p.m., at a commercial establishment located at 3631 Holland Avenue in the Williamsbridge section of the Bronx. The unidentified individual entered the location and displayed a firearm at the cashier and demanded money. He successfully removed approximately $120 in cash and around $13 worth of merchandise. He then fled northbound on

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police have arrested a 14-year-old male youth and have also released additional photos of a girl who is sought in connection to two assaults in Williamsbridge, including one on a 73-year-old man. As previously reported, the NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals seen in the attached video and photos who are sought for questioning in connection to an assault pattern that occurred in the 47 Precinct/Transit District 12. The first incident occurred on Wednesday, Nov. 3, at approximately 10.50 p.m., when the individuals approached the 73-year-old male employee of a fruit stand,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance locating the unidentified man seen in the attached photo, who is sought for questioning in connection with an assault that occurred in Williamsbridge, in the 47th precinct. It was reported to police that on Sunday, December 19, at approximately 11.05 a.m., the victim, a 34-year-old man, was involved in a verbal dispute with the assailant in front of 3550 White Plains Road in Williamsbridge. The dispute escalated and the assailant produced an unidentified sharp object and slashed the victim on the left side of his face. He then fled the location

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police confirmed on Friday, Dec. 17, that a man has been arrested following a murder in at 241st subway station in Wakefield. On Monday, Dec. 13, at approximately 00.41 a.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding a man who had been stabbed at 241st Street and White Plains Road station, located in the 47th precinct / Transit District 12. Upon arrival at the mezzanine to the 2 train, police observed an unidentified man with a stab wound to the torso. EMS also responded and transported the victim to Montefiore Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.