NYC man accused of randomly stabbing 14-year-old has long rap sheet: Who is he?
Waldo Mejia has an extensive criminal record dating back to 2015, having been arrested four times for burglary, arson and possession of a gun. In 2024, he was arrested for stabbing another victim's Ring camera with a kitchen knife.
Waldo Mejia has an extensive criminal record dating back to 2015, having been arrested four times for burglary, arson and possession of a gun. In 2024, he was arrested for stabbing another victim's Ring camera with a kitchen knife.
Bronx open-air drug market continues to plague residents despite cleanup efforts
An open-air drug market at 149th Street and Melrose Avenue in the Bronx continues to thrive, despite city efforts to address the issue. Now, local lawmakers are renewing their demands for more work to be done to clean up the area.
An open-air drug market at 149th Street and Melrose Avenue in the Bronx continues to thrive, despite city efforts to address the issue. Now, local lawmakers are renewing their demands for more work to be done to clean up the area.
Bronx fire displaces hundreds, leaves lingering questions over building conditions
Investigators are continuing to look into the cause of an apartment building fire in the Bronx that left over 250 people homeless, as some residents say desperation due to poor heating conditions in the building may have led to the fire.
Investigators are continuing to look into the cause of an apartment building fire in the Bronx that left over 250 people homeless, as some residents say desperation due to poor heating conditions in the building may have led to the fire.
Bronx apartment fire displaces hundreds; 7 injured
Several people were injured, including multiple firefighters, after an early-morning fire ripped through an apartment building in the Allerton section of the Bronx, the FDNY said.
Several people were injured, including multiple firefighters, after an early-morning fire ripped through an apartment building in the Allerton section of the Bronx, the FDNY said.
Historic Bronx Catholic school in danger of closing after 116 years
A 116-year-old Catholic school in the Bronx is in danger of having to close its doors for good.
A 116-year-old Catholic school in the Bronx is in danger of having to close its doors for good.
15-year-old boy shot in shoulder in the Bronx: NYPD
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the shoulder Monday afternoon in the Bronx, police said.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the shoulder Monday afternoon in the Bronx, police said.
MTA employee stabbed in the armpit at Pelham Parkway subway station
Officials said the worker was stabbed in the armpit inside Pelham Parkway subway station in the Bronx.
Officials said the worker was stabbed in the armpit inside Pelham Parkway subway station in the Bronx.
Mother used as human shield, 12-year-old among 6 injured in Bronx
A mother and her 12-year-old daughter, used as human shields, were among six people shot in a Bronx convenience store on Monday afternoon.
A mother and her 12-year-old daughter, used as human shields, were among six people shot in a Bronx convenience store on Monday afternoon.
Woman charged after infant found abandoned inside bag outside NYC building
A woman was arrested and charged after an infant girl was found wrapped in blankets inside a tote bag and left outside an apartment building in the Bronx, the NYPD said.
A woman was arrested and charged after an infant girl was found wrapped in blankets inside a tote bag and left outside an apartment building in the Bronx, the NYPD said.
Bronx tow company offers free rides to prevent drunk driving on New Year's Eve
5 J's Automotive is offering free towing services throughout the Bronx from 6 p.m. on New Year's Eve until 6 a.m., the following morning to help prevent drunk driving accidents.
5 J's Automotive is offering free towing services throughout the Bronx from 6 p.m. on New Year's Eve until 6 a.m., the following morning to help prevent drunk driving accidents.
Infant wrapped in blankets found inside abandoned tote bag outside NYC building
"Hearing that this is even a thing is very disturbing for this neighborhood," one person told FOX 5 NY.
"Hearing that this is even a thing is very disturbing for this neighborhood," one person told FOX 5 NY.
Large water main break floods streets in the Bronx
A burst water main flooded streets and inundated multiple cars in the Bedford Park section of the Bronx.
A burst water main flooded streets and inundated multiple cars in the Bedford Park section of the Bronx.
Man in critical condition after being shot in shoulder in the Bronx: NYPD
A man is in critical condition after being shot in the shoulder in the Bronx on Monday, police said.
A man is in critical condition after being shot in the shoulder in the Bronx on Monday, police said.
Bronx building collapse: Report claims engineer’s negligence as cause
Nearly a year after the partial building collapse in Morris Heights, Bronx, a new Department of Buildings report reveals alleged negligence by the engineer in charge.
Nearly a year after the partial building collapse in Morris Heights, Bronx, a new Department of Buildings report reveals alleged negligence by the engineer in charge.
Officers shoot suspect who pointed gun at them in the Bronx: NYPD
A suspect was shot twice in the leg by NYPD officers on Friday afternoon after he allegedly pointed a gun at police, authorities say.
A suspect was shot twice in the leg by NYPD officers on Friday afternoon after he allegedly pointed a gun at police, authorities say.
Teenager shot in the Bronx; suspect charged: NYPD
A man was arrested for shooting a teen in the leg in the Bronx Sunday morning, police said.
A man was arrested for shooting a teen in the leg in the Bronx Sunday morning, police said.
FDNY battles rare Bronx brush fire amid NYC drought warning
A rare brush fire in Van Cortlandt Park sent smoke billowing across the Bronx on Monday, as NYC faces increased fire risks due to drought conditions.
A rare brush fire in Van Cortlandt Park sent smoke billowing across the Bronx on Monday, as NYC faces increased fire risks due to drought conditions.
3 shot, killed in the Bronx: NYPD
The NYPD is investigating after three people, a 34-year-old man and a 57-year-old man and woman, were shot and killed in the Bronx on Wednesday evening.
The NYPD is investigating after three people, a 34-year-old man and a 57-year-old man and woman, were shot and killed in the Bronx on Wednesday evening.
Newborn baby found dead outside Bronx building: NYPD
A newborn baby was found dead outside a building in the Bronx on Wednesday, police said.
A newborn baby was found dead outside a building in the Bronx on Wednesday, police said.
11-year-old boy shot in leg in the Bronx: NYPD
An 11-year-old boy was shot in the leg in the Bronx on Saturday, police said.
An 11-year-old boy was shot in the leg in the Bronx on Saturday, police said.