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UPDATE Pelham Gardens: Arrest Made in Fatal Shooting of Dillon St. Clair

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The NYPD said the department has made an arrest in the homicide investigation following the fatal shooting of a man in the Pelham Gardens section of The Bronx.   Pursuant to an ongoing investigation, police said on Dec. 29 that Matthew Rushie, 46, of Morgan Avenue, The Bronx was arrested on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 at 1 p.m. in the 49th Precinct. He was charged with murder, manslaughter and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon (a loaded firearm).   Police had previously said that on Saturday, Dec. 17, at around 7.29 p.m., officers responded to a 911


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Belmont: Two Girls, 11, Hospitalized after Hit & Run Collision by Driver of Black SUV

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Two 11-year-old girls are recovering from their injuries at Jacobi hospital following a hit & run incident in the Belmont section of The Bronx, police said.   A police spokesperson said that on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at around 5.40 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call regarding a motor vehicle collision involving two pedestrians who had been struck in the vicinity of Arthur Avenue and East 180th Street, located in the 48th Precinct.   “Upon arrival, officers observed two 11-year-old, female pedestrians with minor injuries,” the spokesperson said. “EMS responded to the location and transported the victims to Jacobi Hospital,


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Norwood: Car Crashes into Williamsbridge Oval Wall at Reservoir Oval West and Wayne Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A car driver crashed into the wall surrounding the Williamsbridge Oval park at the corner of Wayne Avenue and Reservoir Oval West in Norwood on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 10.   The FDNY told Norwood News that a motor vehicle accident occurred at 2:07 p.m. at 3400 Wayne Avenue, and that one person at the scene refused medical attention.   An ambulance was seen at the corner of Wayne Avenue and Reservoir Oval West shortly after the accident occurred. A CAR IS seen crashed into the wall/fence surrounding the Williamsbridge Oval Park at the junction of Wayne Avenue and Reservoir Oval


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UPDATE Edenwald: 41-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot at Baychester Houses NYCHA Development

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A murder investigation is underway by the NYPD after a 41-year-old man died following a fatal shooting in Edenwald, police said. On Thursday, Dec. 8, at around 8.09 p.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding an aided, unconscious man inside 1851 Schieffelin Place, Baychester Houses NYCHA complex. The residence falls under Police Service Area 8’s Edenwald satellite base, located at 1165 East 229th Street, which serves New York City Housing Authority developments.   “Upon arrival, officers observed a 41-year-old male, unconscious and unresponsive with a sustained gunshot wound to the chest, within the 3rd floor hallway,” a police spokesperson


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Mt. Hope: Man Sought following Car Theft & Hit & Run Incident

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photos who is sought for questioning in connection to a robbery and hit & run incident that occurred in the Mt. Hope section of The Bronx.   It was reported to police that on Saturday, Oct. 15, at around 11 a.m. in front of 1776 Clay Avenue, a 25-year-old male delivery driver was making a delivery when an unidentified man got into the deliveryman’s running, unoccupied vehicle.   The victim attempted to stop the thief from driving away but was struck by the vehicle


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UPDATE University Heights: Non-Fatal Fire at 2316 Loring Place, One Transported to Jacobi Medical Center

By SÍLE MOLONEY
FDNY officials said a fire broke out at 2316 Loring Place in the University Heights section of The Bronx on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, with one person being transported to a local area hospital following the incident. Video courtesy of the Citizens’ App. FDNY officials said a fire broke out in the University Heights section of the Bronx at the weekend, with one person being transported to hospital as a result of the incident.   An FDNY spokesperson said they received a call at 4.37 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, regarding a fire on the 3rd floor of a building


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Bedford Park: Man, 29, Stable in Hospital after Stabbing

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A 29-year-old was stabbed in Bedford Park over the weekend, police said. He remains in stable condition.   On Saturday, Dec. 3, at around 2.25 a.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding an assault in the vicinity of Valentine Avenue and East 198th Street.   Upon arrival officers were informed an unidentified person entered a home and stabbed a 29-year-old man after a physical altercation. “The subject fled the location to parts unknown,” police said. “EMS transported the victim St. Barnabas Medical Center in stable condition. There are no arrests and the investigation remains ongoing,” police added.   As


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UPDATE Wakefield: Police Release Photos of Vehicle Sought in Thanksgiving Day Fatal Shooting of 23-Year-Old

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD released photos on Nov. 28 of a vehicle which they are attempting to identify and locate in the context of a murder investigation following the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old man in Wakefield on Thanksgiving Day.   Police officials from the 47th Precinct said that on Thursday, Nov. 24, at around 8.41 p.m., police responded to a 911 call of shots fired in the vicinity of Bronxwood Avenue and East 233rd Street.   “Upon arrival, officers observed a 23-year-old male, unconscious, with a gunshot wound to the neck,” a police spokesperson said. “EMS responded and transported the aided


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Bedford Park: 77-Year-Old Woman Robbed on Street

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The NYPD is asking for the public’s help, identifying the person seen in the attached photo and video who is sought in connection to the robbery of a 77-year-old woman in Bedford Park.   Police said that on Tuesday, Nov, 8, at around 8.20 hours, a 77-year-old woman was walking in the vicinity of Decatur Avenue and East 201st Street when a person unknown to her approached her. They said the person snatched her purse before fleeing northbound on East Mosholu Parkway South on foot.   “The victim’s purse contained a cellphone, wallet, keys and identification documents,” a police


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