14-year-old randomly stabbed to death in the Bronx: NYPD

Authorities say 14-year-old Caleb Rijos was found stabbed to death Friday morning at the Mitchell Houses in Mott Haven.

NYC man accused of randomly stabbing 14-year-old has long rap sheet: Who is he?

Waldo Mejia has an extensive criminal record dating back to 2015, having been arrested four times for burglary, arson and possession of a gun. In 2024, he was arrested for stabbing another victim's Ring camera with a kitchen knife.

New Orleans attack: FBI update on Shamsud-Din Jabbar's motive, movements

The FBI is revealing new details in their investigation as they try to determine what motivated a Houston man to drive his car into a crowd in New Orleans, killing 14 people and injuring 57 others on New Year's Day.

Bronx open-air drug market continues to plague residents despite cleanup efforts

An open-air drug market at 149th Street and Melrose Avenue in the Bronx continues to thrive, despite city efforts to address the issue. Now, local lawmakers are renewing their demands for more work to be done to clean up the area.

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.