Crime in the City full episode: October 18, 2025
FOX 5 NY’s Dan Bowens takes a look at some of the more notable crimes across the New York City area this week including a robbery suspect shot by police, an 11-year-old boy struck in a hit-and-run, and an alleged multi-billion dollar crypto scheme broken up by federal prosecutors.
FOX 5 NY’s Dan Bowens takes a look at some of the more notable crimes across the New York City area this week including a robbery suspect shot by police, an 11-year-old boy struck in a hit-and-run, and an alleged multi-billion dollar crypto scheme broken up by federal prosecutors.
Suspects break into Playland amusement park
Police in Westchester County are asking for the public's help in finding the three people accused of breaking into Playland amusement park in Rye. According to police, the group arrived by boat at Playland beach, then climbed a fence to enter the park. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas has the story.
Police in Westchester County are asking for the public's help in finding the three people accused of breaking into Playland amusement park in Rye. According to police, the group arrived by boat at Playland beach, then climbed a fence to enter the park. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas has the story.
Criminal charges against man accused of abandoning Trooper the dog during Hurricane Milton dropped
Criminal charges against the suspect who was accused of abandoning Troopers the dog along I-75 during Hurricane Milton evacuations were dropped by the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office.
Criminal charges against the suspect who was accused of abandoning Troopers the dog along I-75 during Hurricane Milton evacuations were dropped by the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office.
Nation’s first high-tech autonomous police vehicle on patrol in pilot program
Deputies in south Florida have a new high-tech partner on patrol.
Deputies in south Florida have a new high-tech partner on patrol.
Long Island cold case: Man charged with teen's murder 40 years later
Richard Bilodeau has been charged with murdering Theresa Fusco in Lynbrook in 1984, after new DNA evidence allegedly tied him to the crime.
Richard Bilodeau has been charged with murdering Theresa Fusco in Lynbrook in 1984, after new DNA evidence allegedly tied him to the crime.
Swastika found on American flag in congressman's office
An American flag changed to feature an image of a swastika was found in Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.
An American flag changed to feature an image of a swastika was found in Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.
Kada Scott: Timeline of search for missing 23-year-old Philadelphia woman
Authorities are continuing to search for missing Philadelphia 23-year-old Kada Scott, who vanished shortly after arriving at her job on Oct. 4.
Authorities are continuing to search for missing Philadelphia 23-year-old Kada Scott, who vanished shortly after arriving at her job on Oct. 4.
89-year-old reverses SUV into 3 pedestrians on sidewalk in Brooklyn, killing 1
The driver was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition and no arrests have been made.
The driver was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition and no arrests have been made.
Trump, FBI Director Patel tout efforts to crackdown on violent crime
FBI Director Kash Patel joined President Trump to tout federal law enforcement’s efforts to combat crime in major cities across the U.S. in "Operation Summer Heat."
FBI Director Kash Patel joined President Trump to tout federal law enforcement’s efforts to combat crime in major cities across the U.S. in "Operation Summer Heat."
89-year-old reverses SUV, strikes 3 people in Brooklyn, killing 1
An 89-year-old man reversed his SUV into a group of pedestrians in Brooklyn on Tuesday afternoon, killing one woman and injuring two others, according to police.
An 89-year-old man reversed his SUV into a group of pedestrians in Brooklyn on Tuesday afternoon, killing one woman and injuring two others, according to police.
USC grad student accused of drugging, raping victims over 4-year period
Sizhe Weng, a Chinese national, is being held without bail and faces eight felony counts, including rape and sexual penetration.
Sizhe Weng, a Chinese national, is being held without bail and faces eight felony counts, including rape and sexual penetration.
2-year-old found dead in NJ home, police investigating
Police found the 2-year-old unresponsive. Officials are investigating how he died.
Police found the 2-year-old unresponsive. Officials are investigating how he died.
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Feds break up alleged $15 billion crypto fraud scheme [GRAPHIC]
WARNING, GRAPHIC: FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt takes a closer look at an alleged $15 billion crypto fraud scheme that federal prosecutors uncovered.
WARNING, GRAPHIC: FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt takes a closer look at an alleged $15 billion crypto fraud scheme that federal prosecutors uncovered.
Arrests made after Mississippi homecoming shooting left 6 dead
The shooting and mass killing happened last weekend as people celebrated homecoming in a small Mississippi town. Six died and more than a dozen others were hurt.
The shooting and mass killing happened last weekend as people celebrated homecoming in a small Mississippi town. Six died and more than a dozen others were hurt.
Police release major update after viral video shows screaming woman being pulled from doorway
A woman seen in a surveillance video that appeared to show her being forcibly pulled away by a man outside a Wichita home on Sunday has contacted police, they said Tuesday afternoon.
A woman seen in a surveillance video that appeared to show her being forcibly pulled away by a man outside a Wichita home on Sunday has contacted police, they said Tuesday afternoon.
America has already seen more than 300 mass shootings in 2025, data shows
The U.S. has recorded 340 mass shootings so far in 2025, according to the Gun Violence Archive
The U.S. has recorded 340 mass shootings so far in 2025, according to the Gun Violence Archive
Brooklyn hit-and-run leaves 11-year-old boy in critical condition
A 25-year-old man was also hit by debris from the collision and taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.
A 25-year-old man was also hit by debris from the collision and taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.
Brooklyn hit-and-run leaves 11-year-old in critical condition
Police say the crash happened around 5:50 p.m. at Avenue V and Ocean Parkway. No arrests have been made.
Police say the crash happened around 5:50 p.m. at Avenue V and Ocean Parkway. No arrests have been made.
30+ children rescued in US trafficking raid amid growing crisis warning
Federal and local authorities rescued more than 30 missing children and uncovered multiple trafficking operations targeting vulnerable youth during a coordinated crackdown across Texas
Federal and local authorities rescued more than 30 missing children and uncovered multiple trafficking operations targeting vulnerable youth during a coordinated crackdown across Texas
NYC subway attack: 1 man slashed, another pushed onto tracks, police say
Police are searching for two suspects after one man was slashed and another was pushed onto tracks at the 57th Street subway station in Midtown Manhattan.
Police are searching for two suspects after one man was slashed and another was pushed onto tracks at the 57th Street subway station in Midtown Manhattan.