Suspect charged in cop's death
The robbery suspect targeted in a hail of police gunfire that killed a New York City detective Tuesday night has a long rap sheet and a history of bizarre pranks ready-made for his social media pages. Detective Brian Simonsen died after being struck once in the chest as he and six other officers fired at Ransom, who charged toward the entrance of a T-Mobile store in Queens while simulating pulling the trigger of his fake handgun, police said.
The robbery suspect targeted in a hail of police gunfire that killed a New York City detective Tuesday night has a long rap sheet and a history of bizarre pranks ready-made for his social media pages. Detective Brian Simonsen died after being struck once in the chest as he and six other officers fired at Ransom, who charged toward the entrance of a T-Mobile store in Queens while simulating pulling the trigger of his fake handgun, police said.
Detective killed in Queens
A New York City detective known since childhood as "Smiles" for his bright, welcoming nature died Tuesday night in a hail of police gunfire as officers confronted a robbery suspect who had a fake gun and a long rap sheet that includes an arrest for pretending to be a cop.
A New York City detective known since childhood as "Smiles" for his bright, welcoming nature died Tuesday night in a hail of police gunfire as officers confronted a robbery suspect who had a fake gun and a long rap sheet that includes an arrest for pretending to be a cop.
NYPD warns Google
The NYPD is taking aim at Google and its Wave navigation app for warning motorists about police DWI checkpoints, speed traps, and red-light cameras. Police consider this crowd-sourced feature to be "irresponsible and dangerous" because it could help unsafe or drunken drivers avoid cops, according to a letter the NYPD sent to Google this week.
The NYPD is taking aim at Google and its Wave navigation app for warning motorists about police DWI checkpoints, speed traps, and red-light cameras. Police consider this crowd-sourced feature to be "irresponsible and dangerous" because it could help unsafe or drunken drivers avoid cops, according to a letter the NYPD sent to Google this week.
Anti-Semitic attacks
The NYPD has arrested three men for an attack in Brooklyn. The suspects are 18, 20, and 21 and face assault as a hate crime charges. The incident appears to be part of a larger issue in the Jewish community in Crown Heights.
The NYPD has arrested three men for an attack in Brooklyn. The suspects are 18, 20, and 21 and face assault as a hate crime charges. The incident appears to be part of a larger issue in the Jewish community in Crown Heights.
NYPD Commissioner O'Neill, Part 2
Fox 5 arrived at Police Headquarters at 7:45 a.m. Commissioner James O'Neill had already been at his office for nearly two hours, preparing for a nonstop day that takes him into the night. We were given exclusive access to his private office. O'Neill's leadership has boosted police morale and created many new opportunities for motivated officers. No matter how much society changes, policing is always about the people.
Fox 5 arrived at Police Headquarters at 7:45 a.m. Commissioner James O'Neill had already been at his office for nearly two hours, preparing for a nonstop day that takes him into the night. We were given exclusive access to his private office. O'Neill's leadership has boosted police morale and created many new opportunities for motivated officers. No matter how much society changes, policing is always about the people.
NYPD Commissioner O'Neill, Part 1
Police Commissioner James O'Neill seems like a low-key guy in a high-profile position but from our two days of exclusive access with him, his core passion for policing and the people of New York City comes through loud and clear. And he is succeeding in reducing crime while improving community relations.
Police Commissioner James O'Neill seems like a low-key guy in a high-profile position but from our two days of exclusive access with him, his core passion for policing and the people of New York City comes through loud and clear. And he is succeeding in reducing crime while improving community relations.
Girl assaulted with backpack, punched
An 11-year-old girl was punched in the head numerous times after a backpack was thrown at her and water sprayed in her face, said the NYPD in Brooklyn.
An 11-year-old girl was punched in the head numerous times after a backpack was thrown at her and water sprayed in her face, said the NYPD in Brooklyn.
New Year's Eve security
The NYPD deployed thousands of officers in and around Times Square on New Year's Eve.
The NYPD deployed thousands of officers in and around Times Square on New Year's Eve.
Man Steals Guitars from Church
A man walked into a church in Queens and walked out with two Gibson guitars.
A man walked into a church in Queens and walked out with two Gibson guitars.
Mother arrested
A 23-year-old working mother who came to a city public assistance center for help instead ended up handcuffed and taken to Rikers Island, separated from her baby boy. The mother screamed as her son was taken away from her.
A 23-year-old working mother who came to a city public assistance center for help instead ended up handcuffed and taken to Rikers Island, separated from her baby boy. The mother screamed as her son was taken away from her.
New book presents the NYPD in photos
This newly published coffee table book "NYPD: Behind the Scenes with the Men and Women of the New York City Police Department" presents glossy photographs of New York's Finest in varying aspects of a day at work.
This newly published coffee table book "NYPD: Behind the Scenes with the Men and Women of the New York City Police Department" presents glossy photographs of New York's Finest in varying aspects of a day at work.
Cop will face departmental trial in 2019
An NYPD cop accused in the chokehold death of an unarmed black man will face an NYPD disciplinary trial in May 2019. The judge rejected demands from Daniel Pantaleo's lawyer to delay the officer's department trial in the death of Eric Garner until July when time runs out for federal prosecutors to file civil rights charges against him.
An NYPD cop accused in the chokehold death of an unarmed black man will face an NYPD disciplinary trial in May 2019. The judge rejected demands from Daniel Pantaleo's lawyer to delay the officer's department trial in the death of Eric Garner until July when time runs out for federal prosecutors to file civil rights charges against him.
NYPD now flies drones
The skies above New York City will be covered by a fleet of drones piloted by police officers. The NYPD announced its Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program on Tuesday. Licensed NYPD officers of the Technical Assistance Response Unit will operate them.
The skies above New York City will be covered by a fleet of drones piloted by police officers. The NYPD announced its Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program on Tuesday. Licensed NYPD officers of the Technical Assistance Response Unit will operate them.
Armed suspect in string of robberies wanted
The NYPD is looking for a man wanted in a string of robberies in Queens. In the first incident, the suspect shot the store manager.
The NYPD is looking for a man wanted in a string of robberies in Queens. In the first incident, the suspect shot the store manager.
Special Victims Division shakeup
The police commander who led the effort to arrest Harvey Weinstein has been removed as the chief of New York City's special victims division. Deputy Chief Judith Harrison is replacing Deputy Chief Michael Osgood as the head of the unit as part of a shake-up that was months in the making.
The police commander who led the effort to arrest Harvey Weinstein has been removed as the chief of New York City's special victims division. Deputy Chief Judith Harrison is replacing Deputy Chief Michael Osgood as the head of the unit as part of a shake-up that was months in the making.
Robber put store worker in chokehold
The NYPD is on the hunt for the man who has robbed at least three people including viciously assaulting one victim in Manhattan.
The NYPD is on the hunt for the man who has robbed at least three people including viciously assaulting one victim in Manhattan.
Purse ripped from woman walking with cane
A 68-year-old woman who was crossing the street with the help of her cane was violently robbed of her purse. The robber had an accomplice who served as a lookout, said the NYPD.
A 68-year-old woman who was crossing the street with the help of her cane was violently robbed of her purse. The robber had an accomplice who served as a lookout, said the NYPD.
Wig Salon Assault
A worker at a beauty supply store was assaulted by three women who were attempting to steal $87 worth of wigs from the store in Queens, according to the NYPD.
A worker at a beauty supply store was assaulted by three women who were attempting to steal $87 worth of wigs from the store in Queens, according to the NYPD.
'Haunted' NYPD precinct
Cops wearing wolf masks, cops dressed as clowns, cops in cages and chained to walls crouched in the darkness of the basement of the 78th Precinct in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, Monday evening waiting to scare children. The 78th Precinct haunted house runs through Tuesday.
Cops wearing wolf masks, cops dressed as clowns, cops in cages and chained to walls crouched in the darkness of the basement of the 78th Precinct in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, Monday evening waiting to scare children. The 78th Precinct haunted house runs through Tuesday.
Bodies found along Hudson River
Police pulled the bodies of two women from the shore of the Hudson River Wednesday afternoon. Responding to a 911 call, officers found the women lying on the rocks near West 68th Street on Manhattan's West Side just after 2:30 p.m., the NYPD said. The bodies were fully clothed and bound together with duct tape, a police source said.
Police pulled the bodies of two women from the shore of the Hudson River Wednesday afternoon. Responding to a 911 call, officers found the women lying on the rocks near West 68th Street on Manhattan's West Side just after 2:30 p.m., the NYPD said. The bodies were fully clothed and bound together with duct tape, a police source said.