NYPD cop assassinated in the Bronx
In what the NYPD commissioner called an assassination, a New York City police officer has died after being shot in the head in a police vehicle in the Bronx. Officer Miosotis Familia, 48, died at a hospital early Wednesday. Police say other officers shot and killed the suspect a short time later after he drew a revolver on them.
In what the NYPD commissioner called an assassination, a New York City police officer has died after being shot in the head in a police vehicle in the Bronx. Officer Miosotis Familia, 48, died at a hospital early Wednesday. Police say other officers shot and killed the suspect a short time later after he drew a revolver on them.
Cop killer had long rap sheet
Police sources close to the investigation said that cop killer Alexander Bonds has an extensive criminal history with more than half a dozen arrests, including one for assaulting a police officer with brass knuckles in 2002. Bonds made numerous rants against police officers on what is believed to be his Facebook page. Sources said Bonds was on parole for a robbery in Syracuse, after doing seven years. His past arrests include drug arrests and other offenses.
Police sources close to the investigation said that cop killer Alexander Bonds has an extensive criminal history with more than half a dozen arrests, including one for assaulting a police officer with brass knuckles in 2002. Bonds made numerous rants against police officers on what is believed to be his Facebook page. Sources said Bonds was on parole for a robbery in Syracuse, after doing seven years. His past arrests include drug arrests and other offenses.
James Blake's new book on activism
James Blake is a New York native who went on to become one of the biggest stars in tennis. Blake was born in Yonkers and climbed the ladder to eventually become the fourth-ranked player in the world. Now he is out with a new book called "Waves of Grace: Stories of Activism, Adversity and How Sports Can Bring Us Together."
James Blake is a New York native who went on to become one of the biggest stars in tennis. Blake was born in Yonkers and climbed the ladder to eventually become the fourth-ranked player in the world. Now he is out with a new book called "Waves of Grace: Stories of Activism, Adversity and How Sports Can Bring Us Together."
Partial building collapse
Construction materials crashed through the roof of a building under renovation in Queens Tuesday afternoon. Three workers were hurt. One of them was trapped for almost two hours. The incident happened at 31-25 28th Road in Astoria around 4 p.m. A crane placed the materials on the roof, which then gave way. The materials fell all the way down to the basement level, the FDNY said.
Construction materials crashed through the roof of a building under renovation in Queens Tuesday afternoon. Three workers were hurt. One of them was trapped for almost two hours. The incident happened at 31-25 28th Road in Astoria around 4 p.m. A crane placed the materials on the roof, which then gave way. The materials fell all the way down to the basement level, the FDNY said.
NYPD Mounted Unit
The NYPD has 55 horses. Like their neighbors on Broadway, they come to New York as adults and audition. The NYPD only keeps horses that are calm and friendly, given their level of interaction with the public. The horses end up playing such a crucial role in policing and community relations that their dedicated partners don't mind it when their buddy wants to eat all day.
The NYPD has 55 horses. Like their neighbors on Broadway, they come to New York as adults and audition. The NYPD only keeps horses that are calm and friendly, given their level of interaction with the public. The horses end up playing such a crucial role in policing and community relations that their dedicated partners don't mind it when their buddy wants to eat all day.
Carbon monoxide leak
A carbon monoxide leak inside 60 Murray Street in Lower Manhattan sickened 32 people Tuesday morning. Initial reports of a suspicious package containing an unknown substance were unfounded, according to fire officials. That early concern prompted the NYPD bomb squad and FBI agents to respond to the scene.
A carbon monoxide leak inside 60 Murray Street in Lower Manhattan sickened 32 people Tuesday morning. Initial reports of a suspicious package containing an unknown substance were unfounded, according to fire officials. That early concern prompted the NYPD bomb squad and FBI agents to respond to the scene.
Child shot in the Bronx
The NYPD is investigating the shooting of a boy in the Bronx Monday. The 5-year-old boy had just finished celebrating his birthday with his father. At about 5 p.m., he was being walked to a waiting car at the curb in front of 1138 Washington Avenue in the Morrisania section when a man fired at least four shots at someone on the street, police said.
The NYPD is investigating the shooting of a boy in the Bronx Monday. The 5-year-old boy had just finished celebrating his birthday with his father. At about 5 p.m., he was being walked to a waiting car at the curb in front of 1138 Washington Avenue in the Morrisania section when a man fired at least four shots at someone on the street, police said.
Officer in critical condition
While a decorated NYPD police officer struggles to stay alive at Kings County Hospital Center after being dragged by a car over the weekend, police and prosecutors are building a case against the four teenagers allegedly involved. Police Officer Dalsh Veve, a 10-year NYPD veteran and immigrant from Haiti, was dragged for nearly two and a half blocks in East Flatbush late Saturday night.
While a decorated NYPD police officer struggles to stay alive at Kings County Hospital Center after being dragged by a car over the weekend, police and prosecutors are building a case against the four teenagers allegedly involved. Police Officer Dalsh Veve, a 10-year NYPD veteran and immigrant from Haiti, was dragged for nearly two and a half blocks in East Flatbush late Saturday night.
Music festival security
The NYPD is out in force at the Governors Ball three-day music festival on Randall's Island in light of the recent concert attack in England. The Governors Ball, just like Ariana Grande, attracts a young crowd of music fans. The department has extra security stationed at the festival but said no threat has been made.
The NYPD is out in force at the Governors Ball three-day music festival on Randall's Island in light of the recent concert attack in England. The Governors Ball, just like Ariana Grande, attracts a young crowd of music fans. The department has extra security stationed at the festival but said no threat has been made.
NYPD cop indicted
Authorities arrested a police sergeant on a murder charge in the on-duty shooting of a 66-year-old mentally ill woman in New York City. A Bronx grand jury indicted Sgt. Hugh Barry in Deborah Danner's October death. He appeared in court Wednesday to plead not guilty to murder, manslaughter, and criminally negligent homicide charges. A judge released him on bail.
Authorities arrested a police sergeant on a murder charge in the on-duty shooting of a 66-year-old mentally ill woman in New York City. A Bronx grand jury indicted Sgt. Hugh Barry in Deborah Danner's October death. He appeared in court Wednesday to plead not guilty to murder, manslaughter, and criminally negligent homicide charges. A judge released him on bail.
Subway slashing
A woman is under arrest for slashing another woman on a subway train.
A woman is under arrest for slashing another woman on a subway train.
Drop in subway dancer arrests
There were about 100 fewer arrests by the NYPD for dancing on the subways in 2016 compared to a year earlier.
There were about 100 fewer arrests by the NYPD for dancing on the subways in 2016 compared to a year earlier.
NYPD counter-sniper
You know what they say: sometimes the best man for the job is a woman. Det. Tina Guerrero is a mother, wife, and counter-sniper dedicating her life to keeping the city safe. Fox 5 got an exclusive interview with this 5-foot, 1-inch married mother of three in the break room of the NYPD's ESU Truck 10 base in Queens. Guerrero is the department's only female counter-sniper. She insisted her highly dangerous job in the Emergency Service Unit is fulfilling and even fun.
You know what they say: sometimes the best man for the job is a woman. Det. Tina Guerrero is a mother, wife, and counter-sniper dedicating her life to keeping the city safe. Fox 5 got an exclusive interview with this 5-foot, 1-inch married mother of three in the break room of the NYPD's ESU Truck 10 base in Queens. Guerrero is the department's only female counter-sniper. She insisted her highly dangerous job in the Emergency Service Unit is fulfilling and even fun.
Cops in the community
The NYPD wants to make it easier for the public to get to know the officers who protect them, so the department is stepping up its community outreach.
The NYPD wants to make it easier for the public to get to know the officers who protect them, so the department is stepping up its community outreach.
Bodies in Central Park
For the second day in a row, a body was pulled from the waters in Central Park. Police said a park worker found the body of a man in his 30s floating in The Pond near East 59th Street and 5th Avenue at about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. On Tuesday, the NYPD found a decomposed body 30 blocks away in the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir near Central Park West and 90th Street. That body was under water for at least a month. The NYPD does not believe either man was a victim of a crime, Boyce said.
For the second day in a row, a body was pulled from the waters in Central Park. Police said a park worker found the body of a man in his 30s floating in The Pond near East 59th Street and 5th Avenue at about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. On Tuesday, the NYPD found a decomposed body 30 blocks away in the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir near Central Park West and 90th Street. That body was under water for at least a month. The NYPD does not believe either man was a victim of a crime, Boyce said.
Ex-con wanted in Harlem attack
The NYPD released the name and a photo of the suspect wanted for allegedly viciously beating and sexually assaulting a German tourist in Harlem. The NYPD identified the suspect as Keon Robinson, 28, an ex-con. He is a Level 3 sex offender who was arrested for a similar crime in 2007, Chief of Detectives Robert Boyce said. He served seven years in prison for that attack.
The NYPD released the name and a photo of the suspect wanted for allegedly viciously beating and sexually assaulting a German tourist in Harlem. The NYPD identified the suspect as Keon Robinson, 28, an ex-con. He is a Level 3 sex offender who was arrested for a similar crime in 2007, Chief of Detectives Robert Boyce said. He served seven years in prison for that attack.
Trump security
The NYPD has stepped up security in the city for President Trump's visit.
The NYPD has stepped up security in the city for President Trump's visit.
Murder of MTA conductor
The NYPD is searching for the boyfriend of slain MTA conductor Jacqueline Dicks in connection with her murder. The mother of six was on her way home from work when she was found dead with a gunshot wound to her head in East New York, Brooklyn, late Monday night. Emergency crews arrived at about 11:40 p.m. and pronounced her dead at the scene, said police.
The NYPD is searching for the boyfriend of slain MTA conductor Jacqueline Dicks in connection with her murder. The mother of six was on her way home from work when she was found dead with a gunshot wound to her head in East New York, Brooklyn, late Monday night. Emergency crews arrived at about 11:40 p.m. and pronounced her dead at the scene, said police.
MTA conductor killed on way home
The NYPD says officers found Jacqueline Dicks, 41, unresponsive with a gunshot wound to her head after responding to a 911 call around 11:40 p.m. Monday.
The NYPD says officers found Jacqueline Dicks, 41, unresponsive with a gunshot wound to her head after responding to a 911 call around 11:40 p.m. Monday.
NYPD gun bribery probe
A former New York Police Department lieutenant, two former police officers and a lawyer who once worked as a prosecutor were arrested in a federal gun licensing probe Tuesday as authorities said police employees traded speedy handling of gun permits for paid vacations, jewelry, catered parties, cash and visits to strip clubs.
A former New York Police Department lieutenant, two former police officers and a lawyer who once worked as a prosecutor were arrested in a federal gun licensing probe Tuesday as authorities said police employees traded speedy handling of gun permits for paid vacations, jewelry, catered parties, cash and visits to strip clubs.