Head and torso found in Brooklyn garbage bin, sources say
A law enforcement source told FOX 5 NY that the initial 911 call was made after a foul smell was reported. FOX 5 NY's Duarte Geraldino has the story.
Man charged after head, torso reportedly found in Brooklyn garbage bin
A man was arrested and charged after a head and torso were reportedly found last week inside a garbage bin in Brooklyn.
Over 2 dozen hospitalized following Brooklyn apartment fire
A fire at an apartment building in Borough Park, Brooklyn, sent 27 people to the hospital with minor injuries on Sunday morning, according to the FDNY.
Oklahoma State University shooting overnight in dorm
A shooting at an Oklahoma State University residence hall wounded at least 3 people overnight.
Louvre museum robbery: Jewels gone in daring heist
Thieves stole items from the Louvre, one of Paris’ most iconic attractions, Sunday morning as tourists were already inside. Here’s what French officials said happened.
24-year-old man shot, killed inside Brooklyn building: NYPD
A man is dead and a person is in custody after a shooting inside a Brooklyn building early Sunday, according to the NYPD.
21-year-old stabbed, killed inside Queens building
A man in his early 20s was killed early Sunday after being stabbed inside a building in Queens.
Bryan Kohberger took plea deal days after prosecutors listed his sister as potential witness, filings reveal
The filing shows Amanda Kohberger named by both sides just days before Bryan's guilty plea.
TikTok influencer who bragged about stealing from Target arrested again
Cape Coral police said Marlena Velez, 23, was taken into custody Oct. 12 following weeks of evading law enforcement tied to a probation violation and a fleeing charge stemming from a September traffic stop.
'It was just a McMess:' Grady Judd describing angry McDonald's customer shot by employee after dispute
A Davenport McDonald's employee and two customers are facing charges after an argument in the drive-thru line ended with a shooting inside the store early on Sunday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Man's remains found in Brooklyn garbage bin: Police sources
A head and torso were discovered in a garbage bin in Brooklyn this morning, Oct. 17, a law enforcement source told FOX 5 NY.
Wife charged with attempted murder after allegedly lacing husband's drink with poison: police
Cheryl Harris Gates faces attempted murder charges for allegedly spiking her husband's Celsius energy drink with prescription medications in North Carolina.
Man with gun arrested during Wikipedia conference in Union Square
According to the New York Post, an Ohio man went on stage and pointed a gun at his own head before being tackled and disarmed by event staff.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.