The Bronx Crime Report is a new feature on the Norwood News’ Breaking Bronx blog that will be published Mondays. It will include the latest crime statistics for the 52nd Precinct — Norwood, Bedford Park, Fordham-Bedford, and parts of Fordham, University Heights and Kingsbridge Heights — as well as crime updates, stories and features from this precinct and throughout the Bronx.
52nd Precinct Crime Stats: 1/27/2013 by
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In Morris Heights, police arrested and charged a 17-year-old boy with throwing a 9-year-old boy off the roof of an apartment building, the Daily News reports. Emergency workers originally thought the boy, Freddy Martin, had fallen from his 3rd story window. But police said Freddy, who is in critical condition with multiple broken bones and internal injuries, told them during the ride to the hospital that a neighbor, Casmine Aska, had pushed him off the roof.
Three men were arrested and charged with the murder of Daryl Frontnel, who was shot in the head last Thursday in front of 2132 Mohegan Ave. in West Farms, Metro reports.
Last month, on Jan. 10, Malcolm Williams took a painful .380 caliber bullet to the knee during what police described as a gang-related confrontation inside of 2608 Creston Ave., an apartment building near St. James Park. Later, police would arrest and charge George Caratinni, 19, with 14 separate counts, including attempted murder, in connection with the shooting.
Police are looking for help in identifying a suspect they believe is responsible for four burglaries on the Grand Concourse last November. They described the suspect (pictured, right) as being a Hispanic male, 35-40 years old, 5-feet-6-inches to 5-feet-8-0inches tall, weighing 130-160 pounds. He has a short haircut, wears glasses and carries a dark book bag. Police say the suspect forced his way into apartments through the front door, usually during the day, and stole cash, jewelery and electronics. He hit apartments on Nov. 8, 17, 19 and 28.
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