NYC rape suspect charged after disturbing belt choke video goes viral: police
A person of interest connected to the brutal choking and raping of a woman in NYC is now in custody, police told FOX 5 NY.
15 million bees contained after bee-laden truck crashes in Maine
A tractor-trailer carrying 15 million honey bees to pollinate blueberry fields overturned on a Maine highway, leading to emergency responses focused on bee containment and safety, with several responders, including the Fire Chief, getting stung multiple times.
FOX 5 News Update: Rape suspect ID’ed, 11-year-old slashed
In this FOX 5 NY Weekend News Update, we cover a brutal rape in the Bronx, an 11-year-old girl slashed in East Harlem, plus an Eastchester educator in the running to become America's Favorite Teacher.
Suspect identified after woman choked with belt, raped on NYC street: police
The NYPD says it is searching for Kashaan Parks, 39, the suspect allegedly behind the disturbing sexual assault that took place in the Bronx earlier this month.
11-year-old girl slashed near Harlem subway station: NYPD
An 11-year-old girl has been hospitalized after she was slashed near her ear close to a subway station in Harlem.
The most stolen cars in the US are made by these two brands
The top 10 most stolen cars of 2023 have been released by the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
Man sentenced in New Year's Eve machete attack near Times Square
Trevor Bickford, the man who admitted trying to kill three NYPD officers with a machete in a terrorist attack near Times Square on New Year’s Eve in 2022, was sentenced Thursday in NYC.
Times Square attacker sentenced
A man who admitted trying to kill three NYPD officers with a machete in a terrorist attack near Times Square on New Year’s Eve in 2022 was sentenced Thursday.
Brooklyn hit-and-run: Driver strikes, kills 71-year-old crossing street
Two women were struck in NYC, one fatally, while trying to cross the street along Eldert Street and Knickerbocker Avenue by a hit-and-run driver in Bushwick, Brooklyn, the NYPD said.
16-year-old arrested for vandalizing Central Park WWI memorial during pro-Palestine march: police
Police say they have arrested a 16-year-old for vandalizing a World War I memorial in Central Park during a pro-Palestine march on Monday.
1 dead, 1 injured after hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn: NYPD
The NYPD is on the hunt for the driver of a car that killed one woman and injured another in a hit-and-run crash in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
Firearm thefts from vehicles triple over the past decade, data shows
Firearm thefts from vehicles in the U.S. have tripled over the past decade, becoming the primary source of stolen guns, with many ending up at crime scenes or used in violent crimes.
City officials question NYPD over social media posts at hearing
The City Council held a hearing on Thursday questioning the NYPD over their social media posts.
Deadliest highways in America are located in these 3 states, report finds
A recent report found that there were 63 driving deaths in the “safest" state in 2023 and nearly 4,500 in the “least safe" state.
Counterfeit NFL, NBA, MLB championship rings snagged in border bust
Counterfeit Super Bowl, World Series and NBC Championship rings were discovered by border patrol officers during a shipment inspection.
Is violence targeting teens on the rise in New York City?
In the last month, there have been multiple incidents of violence, some fatal, involving teen victims across NYC.
15-year-old girl charged with murder after fatal stabbing of 17-year-old near Queens subway station: NYPD
Police say they have arrested and charged a 15-year-old girl with murder after a 17-year-old girl was stabbed to death on Wednesday night outside a Queens subway station.
City officials question NYPD over social media posts
The city council held a hearing Thursday looking into NYPD spending, but much of the questioning was focused on some controversial social media posts from members of the department's top brass. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the details.
Adam Montgomery sentenced for murder of daughter, Harmony
Adam Montgomery was found guilty for the 2019 murder of his 5-year-old daughter, Harmony.
Mother shot during high school graduation ceremony in New Mexico
During the ceremony, 21-year-old Cristian Bencomo shot his stepmother, who was attending the high school graduation for her son.