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Capt. Filastine Srour, seated in her new office at the 50th Precinct’s station house at 3450 Kingsbridge Ave. She grew in the Bronx, and spent the first 10 years of her policing career in the neighboring 52nd Precinct.

New commanding officer at 5-0 looks for creative crime solutions

Capt. Filastine Srour took command of the 50th Precinct in January — a historic event in northwest Bronx. And for Srour, a homecoming of sorts. more

By Abigail Nehring | 3/17/23

The tow truck driver stands next to his pickup after dropping a car he intended to tow at the Key Food parking lot on Johnson Avenue. The owner said he was charged $75 to ‘drop’ the car.

Tow trucks are back patrolling Johnson Ave Key Food parking lot

The Dunkin’ at West 230th Street and Broadway. The Skyview Shopping Center on Riverdale Avenue. Riverdale Crossing at West 238th Street and Broadway. All places people like to pick up lunch, breakfast, doughnuts or kosher food. more

By Gary Larkin | 3/17/23

Charles Amos grew up in Louisiana and spent 28 years in Louisiana State Penitentiary for second-degree murder. At Manhattan College he spoke about his time in prison and how his life improved. He is now a community outreach coordinator. Behind Amos on the monitor is Sammi Robinson, who was the longest serving prisoner in Louisiana having served at Angola for 66 years until his death in 2019.

At Angola, life sentences don’t always mean that it’s the end

Charles Amos, who served 28 years in Louisiana State Penitentiary for second-degree murder before winning his release six months ago, cried recently at Manhattan College in Kelly Commons while watching a multimedia project of people like him. more

By Stacy Driks | 3/17/23

The T-Mobile on Riverdale Ave that was recently burglarized on Wednesday 8, 2023.

Burglars clear out T-Mobile store on Riverdale Ave

T-Mobile reported a burglary at its 5670 Riverdale Ave. location Saturday, Feb. 25. more

By Abigail Nehring | 3/17/23

Incidents of explosions and fires regarding e-bikes, mopeds and other battery-operated cycles that require lithium-ion batteries have risen in 2022. There have been more than 400 investigations of lithium-ion battery related cases since 2019. A recent fire led to multiple bill proposals and legislations push for safety standards.

Electeds push legislation after battery causes Bronx fire

A roaring, billowing fire on March 5 in Fordham Heights tore through a supermarket and caused significant damage to its neighbors. The cause? A damaged lithium-ion battery that exploded. It stirred lawmakers to propose new safety standards. more

By Stacy Driks | 3/17/23

The exterior of 2718 Morris Ave. after the fire that displaced more than 30 Bronx residents on Wednesday morning, March 1.

Early morning fire leaves 36 homeless

The New York Police Department arrested a Morris Avenue apartment building resident for arson March 1 hours after a fire in the building he lives in injured five people, including two firefighters, and displaced 12 families and 36 people, according to the American Red Cross and Fire Department of New York. more

By Gary Larkin | 3/10/23

Police caught up with a trespasser at 39 Dash Place after surveillance cameras caught someone entering the Timber Equities construction site Feb. 17, the second time burglars targeted the property in recent weeks.

Would-be burglar arrested at Timber Equities work site

Officers from the 50th Precinct thwarted an attempted burglary and arrested the perpetrator Friday, Feb. 17 at 39 Dash Place. more

By Abigail Nehring | 3/10/23

Preventing crime

Crime prevention officer Rasha Jamsheer speaks with residents at the Riverdale Hebrew Home last week during a community outreach outing for the 50th Precinct. She gave advice to the seniors there about how they could avoid being victims of crimes. more

3/3/23

People who continue to write checks for bills and loved ones continue to be victims of ‘check washing’ where perps erase the amount of the check and the payee’s name. They are urged to use gel pens instead of ballpoint ones because their ink is nearly impossible to erase.

A $2 gel pen can thwart would-be ‘washers’

A man recently reported two money orders he sent to his landlord for rent were never received. The perp washed the payee section of the money orders and inserted their name. more

By Gary Larkin | 3/3/23

Dead branches and utility wires cover Fieldston Road on Monday night, Feb. 20, when a tree fell on overhead wires, triggering a fire.

Fallen tree knocks out power, causes wire fire

Three utility poles were damaged and a parked vehicle caught fire last Monday, Feb. 20 after a tree fell on overhead wires just after 10 p.m. in front of 5435 Fieldston Road, a stone’s throw from the gated entrance to the Russian mission compound building. more

By Abigail Nehring | 3/3/23

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