Pipe bombs sent to CNN, Democrats
Packages bombs arrived in familiar manila envelopes affixed with lots of stamps, some bearing the American flag. But what was inside was alarming: crude pipe bombs wrapped in black tape, with wires sprouting from each end. None of the explosives detonated, and no one was hurt. But authorities quickly launched a wide-ranging investigation into the devices that targeted multiple Democrats — including two former presidents, and CNN in New York.
Packages bombs arrived in familiar manila envelopes affixed with lots of stamps, some bearing the American flag. But what was inside was alarming: crude pipe bombs wrapped in black tape, with wires sprouting from each end. None of the explosives detonated, and no one was hurt. But authorities quickly launched a wide-ranging investigation into the devices that targeted multiple Democrats — including two former presidents, and CNN in New York.
Bomb Squad responds to CNN
When a suspicious package was found in the CNN mailroom, the NYPD called in the Bomb Squad, which placed the apparent pipe bomb in a white sphere called a total containment vessel. The squad's goal is always to remove any immediate danger of the explosive device while keeping as much of it intact for forensic evidence.
When a suspicious package was found in the CNN mailroom, the NYPD called in the Bomb Squad, which placed the apparent pipe bomb in a white sphere called a total containment vessel. The squad's goal is always to remove any immediate danger of the explosive device while keeping as much of it intact for forensic evidence.
Diamond District thief
A man is wanted for stealing $97K worth of jewelry from a store in Manhattan's Diamond District.
A man is wanted for stealing $97K worth of jewelry from a store in Manhattan's Diamond District.
NYPD training more women to be K-9 officers
Fox 5 got a look at how NYPD canine teams train at a facility on Staten Island. About a hundred police officers in the NYPD work with police dogs. Just nine of them are women. But Officer Christina Orlando and Detective Kristen Collins are hoping that number grows.
Fox 5 got a look at how NYPD canine teams train at a facility on Staten Island. About a hundred police officers in the NYPD work with police dogs. Just nine of them are women. But Officer Christina Orlando and Detective Kristen Collins are hoping that number grows.
Training NYPD K9 teams
Fox 5 got a look at how NYPD canine teams train at a facility on Staten Island. About a hundred police officers in the NYPD work with police dogs. Just nine of them are women. But Officer Christina Orlando and Detective Kristen Collins are hoping that number grows.
Fox 5 got a look at how NYPD canine teams train at a facility on Staten Island. About a hundred police officers in the NYPD work with police dogs. Just nine of them are women. But Officer Christina Orlando and Detective Kristen Collins are hoping that number grows.
Police body camera explodes
The New York City Police Department has suspended use of a model of body camera after one exploded late Saturday night. The explosion revealed a potential for the battery to ignite, the NYPD said. The department removed the cameras out of an abundance of caution.
The New York City Police Department has suspended use of a model of body camera after one exploded late Saturday night. The explosion revealed a potential for the battery to ignite, the NYPD said. The department removed the cameras out of an abundance of caution.
NYPD body camera explodes
Three-thousand of the body cameras are not in use after one exploded over the weekend.
Three-thousand of the body cameras are not in use after one exploded over the weekend.
Weinstein case developments
A police detective already facing allegations that he coached a witness in Harvey Weinstein's criminal sexual assault case was accused Wednesday of urging one of the movie mogul's accusers to delete material from her cell phones before she handed them over to prosecutors.
A police detective already facing allegations that he coached a witness in Harvey Weinstein's criminal sexual assault case was accused Wednesday of urging one of the movie mogul's accusers to delete material from her cell phones before she handed them over to prosecutors.
Police seek men from violent video
The violent clash Friday night on East 82nd Street was between members of the extreme far-right group the Proud Boys and anti-fascists. Police are now looking for a dozen people who were involved. But the department is facing scrutiny for not acting sooner. The fight happened minutes after the end of an event with Gavin McInnes, the founder of the Proud Boys.
The violent clash Friday night on East 82nd Street was between members of the extreme far-right group the Proud Boys and anti-fascists. Police are now looking for a dozen people who were involved. But the department is facing scrutiny for not acting sooner. The fight happened minutes after the end of an event with Gavin McInnes, the founder of the Proud Boys.
VIDEO: Manhattan violence
The NYPD released security camera video in connection with an apparent fight and beating that took place on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Oct. 12, 2018. Police hope to identify the people seen in the video.
The NYPD released security camera video in connection with an apparent fight and beating that took place on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Oct. 12, 2018. Police hope to identify the people seen in the video.
Man gunned down outside Queens theater
Four masked gunman opened fire on the driver of a vehicle outside a theater in Queens killing him.
Four masked gunman opened fire on the driver of a vehicle outside a theater in Queens killing him.
Stabbing spree at nursery
A woman stabbed five people, including three baby girls, at a neighborhood nursery in Flushing, Queens, early Friday, the NYPD said. The woman then tried to end her life. One of the babies is three days old and suffered a stab wound to the stomach, another is 20 days old and suffered lacerations to the ear, chin, and lip. The third baby is one month old and suffered a stab wound to the stomach. The infants are in critical but stable condition at area hospitals.
A woman stabbed five people, including three baby girls, at a neighborhood nursery in Flushing, Queens, early Friday, the NYPD said. The woman then tried to end her life. One of the babies is three days old and suffered a stab wound to the stomach, another is 20 days old and suffered lacerations to the ear, chin, and lip. The third baby is one month old and suffered a stab wound to the stomach. The infants are in critical but stable condition at area hospitals.
Brothel investigation
A retired NYPD vice cop and seven active-duty police officers are accused of corruption and promoting prostitution. Prosecutors say the cops ran pop-up brothels, including one in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Some people who work on the industrial block told Fox 5 they knew what was going on at building 206 but were afraid to call the cops.
A retired NYPD vice cop and seven active-duty police officers are accused of corruption and promoting prostitution. Prosecutors say the cops ran pop-up brothels, including one in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Some people who work on the industrial block told Fox 5 they knew what was going on at building 206 but were afraid to call the cops.
Cops face a judge
A retired New York Police Department vice detective and his wife have been indicted on charges they ran a prostitution ring and gambling operation with the aid of seven current police officers and dozens of civilians. Prosecutors on Thursday said Ludwig Paz operated brothels in Queens, Brooklyn and Nassau Counties and numerous gambling rooms set up inside beauty parlors and other businesses.
A retired New York Police Department vice detective and his wife have been indicted on charges they ran a prostitution ring and gambling operation with the aid of seven current police officers and dozens of civilians. Prosecutors on Thursday said Ludwig Paz operated brothels in Queens, Brooklyn and Nassau Counties and numerous gambling rooms set up inside beauty parlors and other businesses.
Police officers arrested and charged
A three-year internal NYPD investigation has culminated in the arrests of seven police officers and dozens of civilians in connection with a gambling and prostitution ring, according to law enforcement sources. The department stripped guns and shields from Sgt. Carlos Cruz, 41, Sgt. Louis Failla, 49, Sgt. Cliff Nieves, 37, Police Officer Steven Nieves, 32, Police Officer Giancarlo Raspanti, 43, Detective Giovanny Rojas-Acosta, 40, and Detective Rene Samaniego, 43, officials said.
A three-year internal NYPD investigation has culminated in the arrests of seven police officers and dozens of civilians in connection with a gambling and prostitution ring, according to law enforcement sources. The department stripped guns and shields from Sgt. Carlos Cruz, 41, Sgt. Louis Failla, 49, Sgt. Cliff Nieves, 37, Police Officer Steven Nieves, 32, Police Officer Giancarlo Raspanti, 43, Detective Giovanny Rojas-Acosta, 40, and Detective Rene Samaniego, 43, officials said.
NYPD counterterrorism efforts
Millions of people attend fall and winter special events in New York City?everyone from tourists and New Yorkers to international heads of state. The bulk of the planning for protection falls right on the NYPD. Fox 5 got an exclusive look into the NYPD's Joint Operations Center.
Millions of people attend fall and winter special events in New York City?everyone from tourists and New Yorkers to international heads of state. The bulk of the planning for protection falls right on the NYPD. Fox 5 got an exclusive look into the NYPD's Joint Operations Center.
Bees in Times Square
Hundreds of bees created quite the buzz in Times Square on Tuesday afternoon. An NYPD beekeeper vacuumed the bees into a container.
Hundreds of bees created quite the buzz in Times Square on Tuesday afternoon. An NYPD beekeeper vacuumed the bees into a container.
Reward for helping a cop
The union that represents sergeants in the NYPD wants to give $500 cash rewards to people who help police officers involved in violent confrontations. The SBA said in a statement that in certain circumstances civilians would be rewarded for helping an officer. But the police department does not support the idea.
The union that represents sergeants in the NYPD wants to give $500 cash rewards to people who help police officers involved in violent confrontations. The SBA said in a statement that in certain circumstances civilians would be rewarded for helping an officer. But the police department does not support the idea.
NYPD Cmsr. James O'Neil
Commissioner James O'Neill discussed the importance of community policing.
Commissioner James O'Neill discussed the importance of community policing.
Crawling burglar caught on camera
The NYPD says a woman on home surveillance camera video crawling along the floor and stuffing things into a bag stole jewelry and silverware worth about $2,000 .
The NYPD says a woman on home surveillance camera video crawling along the floor and stuffing things into a bag stole jewelry and silverware worth about $2,000 .