Rex Heuermann in court for DNA evidence hearing
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Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was back in court for a DNA evidence hearing. FOX 5 NY?s Jodi Goldberg has the story.

Driver in Brooklyn crash that killed mom, 2 kids set to be arraigned

Miriam Yarimi, the woman accused of causing a two-car crash on Ocean Parkway that killed a mother and her two children as they crossed a street in Brooklyn, is expected to be arraigned this week.

Photos of home in Connecticut captivity case released by police

Police in Waterbury, Connecticut have released over 100 disturbing photos from inside the home where Kimberly Sullivan allegedly held her stepson captive for nearly two decades.

Police release photos of home in CT captivity case
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Police in Waterbury, Connecticut have released over 100 disturbing photos from inside the home where Kimberly Sullivan allegedly held her stepson captive for nearly two decades. The shocking case came to light after the 32-year-old man reportedly set fire to the home in a desperate attempt to be rescued. Sullivan has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges. Her attorney is criticizing law enforcement for releasing the images, calling it reckless and accusing authorities of trying to sway public opinion.

Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for back-to-back shootings in Tompkins Square Park

Waldemar Alverio, 38, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to two shootings in Tompkins Square Park that occurred just five days apart in March 2024.

DOJ to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione
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U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday she has directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a NYC hotel back on Dec. 4. FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross has the latest.

Does Luigi Mangione face the death penalty?

Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, is set to stand trial in New York, facing both state and federal charges.

Death penalty sought in Luigi Mangione federal case: AG Pam Bondi

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday she has directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione.

Sauce Walka shooting suspect found dead in Houston: Memphis PD

One of the men suspected of shooting Houston rapper Sauce Walka and killing 27-year-old Letorian Hunt in Downtown Memphis was found dead in Houston.

Crash on Ocean Parkway: Driver arrested after mom, 2 kids killed while crossing Brooklyn street

The NYPD arrested Miriam Yarimi, the woman accused of causing a Saturday two-car crash on Ocean Parkway that killed a mother and her two children as they crossed a street in Brooklyn.

Outrage after deadly Brooklyn car crash
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Two NYPD officers indicted for burglary, groping woman while on duty

Two NYPD officers have been charged with burglary, forcible touching and misconduct after they allegedly groped a woman and stole money from her purse in Jackson Heights.

Men distract NYC 80-year-old with lottery ticket scam, steal $17K worth of jewelry

The NYPD is searching for the group of men who used a lottery ticket scam to steal tens of thousands of dollars' worth of jewelry from an 80-year-old woman.

NYC crime: Police shoot man; 80-year-old woman robbed
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An NYPD officer shot a man in Brooklyn after an apparent slashing, and police are looking for the group of men who stole $17,000 worth of jewelry from an 80-year-old woman.

Police shoot knife-wielding man with four prior arrests
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The 29-year-old attempted to flee the scene, running toward East 21st Street, only to stop, turn, and charge directly at the officers.

Driver strikes rideshare with mother, 3 children, then hits mom, 3 kids at crosswalk

Police say a driver with a suspended license crashed into a rideshare carrying a mother and three children before striking another mother and her three children crossing the street.