Montclair Schools staffer arrested for alleged threatening to kill principal

Amir Doctry, a Northeast Elementary School staff member, was charged with making terroristic threats, prompting Montclair School District to cancel classes on Monday.

Rally held for teen fatally stabbed in the Bronx
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A rally was held in the Bronx on Monday night to remember a 14-year-old who was fatally stabbed while walking to school last week. FOX 5 NY?s Duarte Geraldino has the latest from Williamsbridge where classmates of the victim are demanding justice for their fallen friend.

9 charged with looting in LA fires, 1 with arson, DA Hochman says

Nine suspects have been charged with looting and one suspect charged with arson not linked to either the Palisades or Eaton fires, according to LA County DA Nathan Hochman.

NJ teacher arrested for threatening principal's life
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A New Jersey elementary school teacher is under arrest after police say he threatened to kill the principal he worked for. Out of an abundance of caution, the entire school district was closed on Monday. FOX 5 NY?s Lisa Evers has the details.

Feds issue warning about threat of "copycat attacks" after New Orleans

The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security are warning that “violent extremists" may be inspired to commit attacks similar to the deadly New Year’s Day rampage in New Orleans.

Body found floating in water at NJ park: officials

A death investigation is underway in Ocean County after officials say the body of a man was discovered this weekend.

Montclair Schools staffer arrested for alleged threats
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A staff member at Montclair School District in New Jersey was arrested for alleged threats, prompting the district to close on Monday. Interim superintendent Damen Cooper said the threat has been neutralized. FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers has the latest.

Memorial for woman burned to death on subway train
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A memorial service was held on Sunday evening in Brooklyn for Debrina Kawam, the woman who was set on fire inside a New York City subway back in December. FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green has the details.

Memorial honors woman burned to death on NYC subway train

A memorial service will be held Sunday evening in Brooklyn for Debrina Kawam, who was set on fire inside a New York City subway in December.

Suspect charged in stabbing death of 14-year-old
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Police say they have charged 29-year-old Waldo Mejia for the apparently random fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old boy in the Bronx on Friday.

Feds take lead in determining cause of California fires

The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will take the lead in investigating the exact cause of multiple fires that have swept through the Los Angeles area.

NYPD cops shoot man who pointed gun at them in Brooklyn

A 50-year-old man was shot by NYPD officers and taken into custody after pointing a gun at them in Brooklyn on Friday night.

Kyren Lacy, LSU WR and NFL Draft prospect, wanted for negligent homicide

Kyren Lacy, LSU wide receiver and NFL Draft prospect, is wanted by the Louisiana State Police for negligent homicide after his alleged involvement in a deadly crash.

Brooklyn real estate mogul pleads guilty in campaign finance scheme linked to Mayor Eric Adams

Erden Arkan pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge Friday alleging that he worked with a Turkish government official to funnel illegal campaign contributions to Mayor Eric Adams.

New Orleans attack: Bodycam video shows shooting between police, attacker

The Islamic State group-inspired attacker who killed 14 people in a truck rampage on New Year’s Day in New Orleans shot at police from inside his truck before officers fatally shot him, police bodycam footage released Friday shows.

Crime in the City full episode: January 10, 2025
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Just days into 2025, and New York City has already seen horrific crimes. FOX 5 NY's Dan Bowens breaks down some of the biggest crime headlines, including a mass shooting in Queens, a postal worker stabbed to death in Harlem and a surge in subway violence.