Police officers suspended
The NYPD suspended two cops while it investigates how they handled a 911 call to check on a woman in Brooklyn who later ended up dead. The officers supposedly responded to the home of Tonie Wells, 22, in Crown Heights on Wednesday at about 8:40 a.m., reported no signs of distress and then left.
The NYPD suspended two cops while it investigates how they handled a 911 call to check on a woman in Brooklyn who later ended up dead. The officers supposedly responded to the home of Tonie Wells, 22, in Crown Heights on Wednesday at about 8:40 a.m., reported no signs of distress and then left.
Christmas church security
Less than two months ago, a gunman opened fire at a Texas church, stealing the lives of 25 people. In New York, the NYPD is not taking any chances. Police say there is no credible threat to New York City. Still, heavy weapons units will fan out across the five boroughs to provide security for Christmas church services at houses of worship.
Less than two months ago, a gunman opened fire at a Texas church, stealing the lives of 25 people. In New York, the NYPD is not taking any chances. Police say there is no credible threat to New York City. Still, heavy weapons units will fan out across the five boroughs to provide security for Christmas church services at houses of worship.
Cop killer sentenced
A New York judge on Tuesday sentenced a convicted cop killer to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Last month, a jury convicted Demetrius Blackwell, 37, of murder and other charges in the death of Police Officer Brian Moore and the attempted murder of Police Officer Eric Jansen, who was not hurt in the 2015 shooting.
A New York judge on Tuesday sentenced a convicted cop killer to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Last month, a jury convicted Demetrius Blackwell, 37, of murder and other charges in the death of Police Officer Brian Moore and the attempted murder of Police Officer Eric Jansen, who was not hurt in the 2015 shooting.
Thanksgiving Day Parade security
The NYPD is taking security very seriously for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The department will deploy thousands of officers and will implement many security measures that will be visible and not.
The NYPD is taking security very seriously for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The department will deploy thousands of officers and will implement many security measures that will be visible and not.
Community cop gets promotion
Louise Sanfilippo spent the past 16-plus years of her life devoted to the people she protects. Sanfilippo is a community police officer, which means she stays within a specific neighborhood, building relationships to drive down crime.
Louise Sanfilippo spent the past 16-plus years of her life devoted to the people she protects. Sanfilippo is a community police officer, which means she stays within a specific neighborhood, building relationships to drive down crime.
Cop killer convicted
A jury on Thursday convicted a Queens man in the 2015 fatal shooting of an NYPD plainclothes officer. Jurors found Demetrius Blackwell, 37, guilty on all counts in connection with the death of Police Officer Brian Moore and the attempted murder of his partner, Police Officer Eric Jansen, who was not hurt in the shooting.
A jury on Thursday convicted a Queens man in the 2015 fatal shooting of an NYPD plainclothes officer. Jurors found Demetrius Blackwell, 37, guilty on all counts in connection with the death of Police Officer Brian Moore and the attempted murder of his partner, Police Officer Eric Jansen, who was not hurt in the shooting.
Extra security at NYC Marathon
The NYPD, state, and NYRR promised added security at the New York City Marathon in the wake of the terror attack in Lower Manhattan. The marathon's Blue Line painting ceremony that celebrates the painting of the line that traces the 26.2-mile course has been postponed.
The NYPD, state, and NYRR promised added security at the New York City Marathon in the wake of the terror attack in Lower Manhattan. The marathon's Blue Line painting ceremony that celebrates the painting of the line that traces the 26.2-mile course has been postponed.
Chaos outside show at Barclays Center
Video from social media shows chaos as an impatient crowd -- many who didn't have tickets -- rushed Barclays Center in Brooklyn for the sold-out Power 105.1 Powerhouse Show featuring Cardi B and the Weeknd.
Video from social media shows chaos as an impatient crowd -- many who didn't have tickets -- rushed Barclays Center in Brooklyn for the sold-out Power 105.1 Powerhouse Show featuring Cardi B and the Weeknd.
Homeless New Yorkers in transit hubs
People commuting to the city, those who live here, those visiting say you can't avoid seeing the homeless taking shelter in stations and terminals. Fox 5 spotted workers outside the Port Authority Bus Terminal several times a week during the morning rush throwing buckets filled with bleach and water onto the building and sidewalks in spots that routinely reek of urine.
People commuting to the city, those who live here, those visiting say you can't avoid seeing the homeless taking shelter in stations and terminals. Fox 5 spotted workers outside the Port Authority Bus Terminal several times a week during the morning rush throwing buckets filled with bleach and water onto the building and sidewalks in spots that routinely reek of urine.
NYPD: Kids lied about stalker
A man who turned himself into police after the NYPD released security camera footage in an alleged stalker case in Brooklyn has no connection to the incident, police said. In fact, two siblings who claimed a man was stalking them have recanted their stories, the NYPD said.
A man who turned himself into police after the NYPD released security camera footage in an alleged stalker case in Brooklyn has no connection to the incident, police said. In fact, two siblings who claimed a man was stalking them have recanted their stories, the NYPD said.
NYPD crisis intervention training
A year has passed since an NYPD sergeant shot and killed an emotionally disturbed woman inside her apartment in the Bronx. That confrontation led to a lot questions about how the police department deals with the mentally ill.
A year has passed since an NYPD sergeant shot and killed an emotionally disturbed woman inside her apartment in the Bronx. That confrontation led to a lot questions about how the police department deals with the mentally ill.
VIDEO: Cow on the loose in Brooklyn
A cow got loose in Brooklyn late Tuesday morning. This video from SkyFoxHD shows police officers working to corral the bovine at the Prospect Park Parade Ground. Authorities used tranquilizer darts to subdue the animal and it was safely corralled, loaded into a police horse trailer and whisked away to the relief of those watching it unfold.The NYPD said the steer possibly escaped from a nearby slaughterhouse.
A cow got loose in Brooklyn late Tuesday morning. This video from SkyFoxHD shows police officers working to corral the bovine at the Prospect Park Parade Ground. Authorities used tranquilizer darts to subdue the animal and it was safely corralled, loaded into a police horse trailer and whisked away to the relief of those watching it unfold.The NYPD said the steer possibly escaped from a nearby slaughterhouse.
Inside the NYPD Counterterrorism Bureau
The threat around the world is real and growing and increasingly unpredictable. With New York holding the top spot on the terrorists' most wanted list, the NYPD has to make sure the city's preparedness and response stay one step ahead of disaster. Fox 5 got an exclusive look at how the department is trying to do just that.
The threat around the world is real and growing and increasingly unpredictable. With New York holding the top spot on the terrorists' most wanted list, the NYPD has to make sure the city's preparedness and response stay one step ahead of disaster. Fox 5 got an exclusive look at how the department is trying to do just that.
Bus crash probe
The NTSB is investigating the collision of two buses in Queens. Police said a Dahlia tour bus was speeding when it slammed into the back of an MTA bus. The force of the collision spun the MTA bus into the opposite direction of traffic. Three people died in the crash.
The NTSB is investigating the collision of two buses in Queens. Police said a Dahlia tour bus was speeding when it slammed into the back of an MTA bus. The force of the collision spun the MTA bus into the opposite direction of traffic. Three people died in the crash.
Cop on administrative trial
An administrative hearing is underway to determine the fate of Police Officer James Frascatore of the NYPD. He is accused of using excessive force against tennis star James Blake in an incident two years ago that was captured on video. Blake is asking for Officer Frascatore to be fired.
An administrative hearing is underway to determine the fate of Police Officer James Frascatore of the NYPD. He is accused of using excessive force against tennis star James Blake in an incident two years ago that was captured on video. Blake is asking for Officer Frascatore to be fired.
NYPD releases bodycam videos
Bodycam footage released by police on Thursday shows what happened inside the bedroom of 31-year-old Miguel Richards on September 6. The video shows the four officers pleading with Richards for several minutes to drop his weapons before he was shot.
Bodycam footage released by police on Thursday shows what happened inside the bedroom of 31-year-old Miguel Richards on September 6. The video shows the four officers pleading with Richards for several minutes to drop his weapons before he was shot.
Fatal NYPD shooting
The NYPD has released the first video footage from body cameras of a deadly encounter involving cops since they first started wearing cameras earlier this year. The videos, from four officers, add an important perspective but also leave a lot of questions unanswered. This 16-minute video compilation shows Miguel Richards standing motionless in the corner of his bedroom for several minutes for all but the final seconds.
The NYPD has released the first video footage from body cameras of a deadly encounter involving cops since they first started wearing cameras earlier this year. The videos, from four officers, add an important perspective but also leave a lot of questions unanswered. This 16-minute video compilation shows Miguel Richards standing motionless in the corner of his bedroom for several minutes for all but the final seconds.
NYC violent crime tumbles
The NYPD said that violent crime in the city has dropped to a historic low. But some critics are wondering if police should be doing more to stop the so-called quality-of-life crimes. The phrase "long hot summer" refers to the traditionally high-crime months of July and August. But Mayor Bill de Blasio said this summer's declining crime rate is turning that phrase on its head.
The NYPD said that violent crime in the city has dropped to a historic low. But some critics are wondering if police should be doing more to stop the so-called quality-of-life crimes. The phrase "long hot summer" refers to the traditionally high-crime months of July and August. But Mayor Bill de Blasio said this summer's declining crime rate is turning that phrase on its head.
Tight security at Brooklyn festivities
A celebration of Caribbean cultures stepped off Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn under very tight security on Monday. The annual J'ouvert festival and West Indian Day Parade draw huge crowds. But the events had issues with violence in the past. Immediately after two murders last year, event organizers and community leaders met with police and city officials to come up with a new security plan. Their goal was to create a safe environment while celebrating Caribbean culture.
A celebration of Caribbean cultures stepped off Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn under very tight security on Monday. The annual J'ouvert festival and West Indian Day Parade draw huge crowds. But the events had issues with violence in the past. Immediately after two murders last year, event organizers and community leaders met with police and city officials to come up with a new security plan. Their goal was to create a safe environment while celebrating Caribbean culture.
NYPD cops sickened in Queens
Several NYPD officers were taken to a hospital after being sickened inside a Queens apartment building Friday morning. Police received a noise complaint call around 2 a.m. After entering a fifth-floor apartment on Saunders Street and 63rd Drive in Rego Park, the officers were exposed to an unknown substance, according to Assistant Chief Juanita Holmes, the commander of Patrol Borough Queens North. The cops found a 39-year-old man under the influence of drugs. Holmes said the man was "irrational" and officers took him into custody.
Several NYPD officers were taken to a hospital after being sickened inside a Queens apartment building Friday morning. Police received a noise complaint call around 2 a.m. After entering a fifth-floor apartment on Saunders Street and 63rd Drive in Rego Park, the officers were exposed to an unknown substance, according to Assistant Chief Juanita Holmes, the commander of Patrol Borough Queens North. The cops found a 39-year-old man under the influence of drugs. Holmes said the man was "irrational" and officers took him into custody.