Sources: NYPD investigating threats against officers
Sources tell FOX 5 NY that the NYPD is investigating reports that someone might attempt to shoot a police officer on patrol, specifically another officer with the 41st Precinct in the Bronx.
Sources tell FOX 5 NY that the NYPD is investigating reports that someone might attempt to shoot a police officer on patrol, specifically another officer with the 41st Precinct in the Bronx.
Woman slashed in unprovoked attack on subway
A 19-year-old woman was recovering after being slashed in the face by a suspect in the Bronx who remains on the loose.
A 19-year-old woman was recovering after being slashed in the face by a suspect in the Bronx who remains on the loose.
De Blasio calls police union tweet 'hateful'; proposes precinct security after shootings
In an exclusive interview with FOX 5 NY, de Blasio said he is looking into ways to beef up precinct security without alienating the community.
In an exclusive interview with FOX 5 NY, de Blasio said he is looking into ways to beef up precinct security without alienating the community.
Chief Pichardo: From the Dominican Republic to One Police Plaza | Our American Dream
Fausto Pichardo was born in the Dominican Republic and came to the United States when he was 9. While growing up on the crime-ridden streets of the Lower East Side, he knew he wanted to become a cop.
Fausto Pichardo was born in the Dominican Republic and came to the United States when he was 9. While growing up on the crime-ridden streets of the Lower East Side, he knew he wanted to become a cop.
In 2015 audio, Bloomberg embraces stop-and-frisk policing
An audio recording of comments that Michael Bloomberg made at a 2015 appearance at the Aspen Institute have resurfaced. In the audio, Bloomberg defended the controversial "stop and frisk" policing tactic that has been found to disproportionately affect minorities.
An audio recording of comments that Michael Bloomberg made at a 2015 appearance at the Aspen Institute have resurfaced. In the audio, Bloomberg defended the controversial "stop and frisk" policing tactic that has been found to disproportionately affect minorities.
Man shatters restaurant window with Black History Month tribute
The NYPD's Hate Crime Task Force is searching for the man who threw a paving stone through a restaurant's mural tribute to Black History Month.
The NYPD's Hate Crime Task Force is searching for the man who threw a paving stone through a restaurant's mural tribute to Black History Month.
Suspect in police ambushes arraigned on attempted murder charges
Police officers packed a Bronx courtroom when Robert Williams made his first appearance following his Sunday arrest. Williams was charged with multiple counts of attempted murder and was remanded into custody after his appearance and is due back in court on Feb. 14.
Police officers packed a Bronx courtroom when Robert Williams made his first appearance following his Sunday arrest. Williams was charged with multiple counts of attempted murder and was remanded into custody after his appearance and is due back in court on Feb. 14.
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Chief of Patrol Pichardo [Our American Dream]
Chief of Patrol Fausto Pichardo, 42, is currently one of the highest-ranking uniformed Hispanic officers in the NYPD. He was born in the Dominican Republic and came to the United States when he was 9. He joined the NYPD in 1999 when he was 22. He was named chief of patrol at the end of 2019. He is in charge of 77 police precincts and responsible for more than 17,000 police officers.
Chief of Patrol Fausto Pichardo, 42, is currently one of the highest-ranking uniformed Hispanic officers in the NYPD. He was born in the Dominican Republic and came to the United States when he was 9. He joined the NYPD in 1999 when he was 22. He was named chief of patrol at the end of 2019. He is in charge of 77 police precincts and responsible for more than 17,000 police officers.
Man robs, attacks 11-year-old boy with cane
Police want to find the man who assaulted an 11-year-old boy who was waiting for a bus in Sunset Park.
Police want to find the man who assaulted an 11-year-old boy who was waiting for a bus in Sunset Park.
Injured NYPD lieutenant leaves hospital
An NYPD officer who was shot on Sunday morning in a Bronx police precinct left the hospital Monday afternoon to bagpipes and applause.
An NYPD officer who was shot on Sunday morning in a Bronx police precinct left the hospital Monday afternoon to bagpipes and applause.
Man strikes boy with cane after taking his cell phone, police say
Police want to find the man who assaulted an 11-year-old boy who was waiting for a bus. Cops say he took the boy's cell phone and then struck him in the head with a cane.
Police want to find the man who assaulted an 11-year-old boy who was waiting for a bus. Cops say he took the boy's cell phone and then struck him in the head with a cane.
Man smashes barbershop window with a bat, injuring 2-year-old: NYPD
The NYPD is searching for a man they say smashed the window of a barbershop in the Bronx with a bat, causing glass to cut and injure a 2-year-old boy.
The NYPD is searching for a man they say smashed the window of a barbershop in the Bronx with a bat, causing glass to cut and injure a 2-year-old boy.
Outrage after gunman ambushes NYPD officers twice in 12 hours
A gunman is in custody after he ambushed NYPD officers in the Bronx twice in 12 hours, wounding two in attacks that ignited outrage from officials who blamed the violence on an atmosphere of anti-police rhetoric.
A gunman is in custody after he ambushed NYPD officers in the Bronx twice in 12 hours, wounding two in attacks that ignited outrage from officials who blamed the violence on an atmosphere of anti-police rhetoric.
NYPD sergeants union "declaring war" on Mayor de Blasio following the shootings of two officers
The man, whose name was not immediately released, was captured after he walked into a police station in the Bronx and started shooting shortly before 8 a.m. Sunday. His shots struck a lieutenant in the arm and narrowly missed other police personnel before he ran out of bullets, lay down and tossed his pistol.
The man, whose name was not immediately released, was captured after he walked into a police station in the Bronx and started shooting shortly before 8 a.m. Sunday. His shots struck a lieutenant in the arm and narrowly missed other police personnel before he ran out of bullets, lay down and tossed his pistol.
NYPD officer shot by Bronx gunman released from hospital
The NYPD officer who was shot in the chin and neck by a gunman who ambushed police officers in the Bronx twice in 12 hours was released from the hospital on Sunday.
The NYPD officer who was shot in the chin and neck by a gunman who ambushed police officers in the Bronx twice in 12 hours was released from the hospital on Sunday.
Assassination attempt - NYPD officer shot in Bronx ambush
After a uniformed NYPD officer was shot in the chin and neck, Commissioner Dermot Shea said, "Let me very clear. This was an assassination attempt."
After a uniformed NYPD officer was shot in the chin and neck, Commissioner Dermot Shea said, "Let me very clear. This was an assassination attempt."
Lawmakers demand that undocumented immigrant in ICE custody be turned over to NYC
Immigration activists are accusing the NYPD of assisting ICE agents in placing an undocumented immigrant into ICE custody, going against New York City’s “Sanctuary City” policy.
Immigration activists are accusing the NYPD of assisting ICE agents in placing an undocumented immigrant into ICE custody, going against New York City’s “Sanctuary City” policy.
How NYC’s new top cop is handling his first few months on the job
New York City Police Commissioner Dermot Shea has been on the job for just over two months, but he says it has already changed his life.
New York City Police Commissioner Dermot Shea has been on the job for just over two months, but he says it has already changed his life.
Woman stabbed in stomach in unprovoked attack
A 34-year-old woman was stabbed in the abdomen while walking to her car in Bay Ridge.
A 34-year-old woman was stabbed in the abdomen while walking to her car in Bay Ridge.
Group attacks, robs man of cell phone, AirPods in Queens
A group of thugs approached a man from behind as he walked along a street in Queens and assaulted him before stealing his cell phone and AirPods, according to the NYPD.
A group of thugs approached a man from behind as he walked along a street in Queens and assaulted him before stealing his cell phone and AirPods, according to the NYPD.