NYPD update on recent crime in Central Park
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The NYPD provided an update Tuesday morning on the recent string of violent robberies reported in Central Park.

NYPD ramps up Central Park patrols after violent robberies

Four separate incidents were reported between Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon in Central Park, causing the NYPD to increase patrols in that NYC area.

Woman punched repeatedly in face on NYC subway train

A 55-year-old woman was punched in the face repeatedly by another woman on a NYC train at the Jackson Avenue and Queens Boulevard subway station in Long Island City, the NYPD said.

Woman punched repeatedly on NYC subway train
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A woman was punched in the face repeatedly on a NYC subway train by another woman in Queens, the NYPD said.

Charlotte shooting: 4 officers killed, 4 hurt while serving warrant

Eight police officers were shot, leaving four dead, during a confrontation with a wanted felon at a suburban Charlotte home, officials said. The suspect was also killed.

Hochul requests investigation into upstate NY DA
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Governor Hochul is requesting a state investigation into an upstate New York district attorney after she was caught on camera berating an officer during a traffic stop. Monroe County DA, Sandra Doorley apologized on Monday for her actions last week. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay has the details.

Central Park muggings
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The NYPD is stepping up patrols in Central Park after people reported a string of robberies and assaults over the last few days. FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis reports.

Man fatally shot in Queens

A man was fatally shot in Queens Monday morning, police said.

Queens fatal shooting
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A shooting Monday morning in Queens has left one man dead, police said.

Upgraded charges in body parts case
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New murder charges are being filed in the case of body parts found scattered across Suffolk County. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg reports.

Central Park robbery spree prompts NYPD to boost patrols

Robberies and assaults in Central Park are causing the NYPD to increase patrols as more people are expected to take advantage of the NYC park during the nice weather.

String of robberies in Central Park
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Robberies and assaults in Central Park are causing the NYPD to increase?patrols. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the details.

Three Louisiana officers shot in standoff; Suspect killed by SWAT team

Three Louisiana police officers were shot during a standoff with a suspect, Matthew Lathers, who was involved in two earlier shootings.

Boston man sentenced for murder-for-hire plot against ex-wife, her boyfriend

Mohammed Chowdhury, a 47-year-old Boston man, offered $8,000 to an undercover federal agent, whom he believed was a hitman, according to prosecutors.

Ivy League ' class clown' killer to be freed after nearly 25 years behind bars

A high school student who murdered two Dartmouth professors in their own home in a bizarre plot to rob them and move to Australia has been granted parole after spending his adult life behind bars

1-month-old found dead in Staten Island apartment
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A one-month-old baby boy was found dead in a Staten Island apartment on Saturday, sources tell FOX 5.

Athletic director allegedly frames principal with AI-generated hate recording

A Maryland high school athletic director was arrested after he allegedly used artificial intelligence (AI) to create racist and antisemitic audio in the voice of his boss, officials said Thursday.

Oregon man accused of deliberately poisoning thousands of young salmon

An Oregon man faces charges after allegedly pouring bleach into a hatchery tank, resulting in the death of thousands of young salmon.

Crime in the City full episode: April 26, 2024
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A look at some of the more notable crimes across the New York City area this week, including a bloody brawl at a Brooklyn boat party, a carjacking spike in the Bronx and arrests in disturbing crimes targeting women.