1. Police said returning to her Fort Independence apartment from a grocery run at 8:40 a.m. on March 25, a 61-year-old woman noticed she was being followed.
The woman picked up her pace, passed …
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By Nic Cavell
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4/1/15
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Police Beat - December 11, 2014
A. Starbucks thief
A 16-year-old female ordered a cup of coffee on Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. at a Starbucks at 3503 Johnson Ave.
Police said that she left her bag at a …
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By Tanisia Morris
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12/11/14
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1. Woman found dead on Jerome
A 49-year-old woman was found dead at 3:22 a.m. Sunday, police said.
The woman, whose identity was not released pending notification of her family, …
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By Anthony Capote
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3/23/17
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A scorching sun did not stop hundreds from participating in ADL’s Walk Against Hate, including Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres, and Mayor Eric Adams. The event took place on the parade ground of Van Cortlandt Park, where people in white T-shirts reading “Walk Against Hate” marched against antisemitism, racism, and all forms of bigotry.
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By ERIC HARVEY
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8/27/23
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In a tragic chain of events early on Aug. 13, a 22-year-old man was thrown into oncoming traffic while checking damage to his car on the Major Deegan Expressway, ultimately resulting in him losing his life, police said.
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By ERIC HARVEY
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8/27/23
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1. Sunday burglary
Police said an unknown number of suspects robbed a 53-year-old woman at 1 Adrian Ave. on Sunday between 2 and 9:30 p.m.
The victim told police she was visiting her sister …
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By Anthony Capote
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12/17/15
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Apparently, the robbery of Jasper’s Deli at 434 W. 238th St. near Manhattan College on Aug. 14 was one of two that occurred not too far apart, according to police.
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By GARY LARKIN
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8/27/23
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The 41-year-old man who was hit by a moped last month while crossing the street at West 259th Street and Riverdale Avenue is still recovering, but wants local electeds to take steps in preventing something similar from happening again.
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By Eric Harvey
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7/9/23
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A homeless man was killed, and another is in custody after a street brawl turned deadly in Kingsbridge last week.
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By Eric Harvey and Michael Hinman
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7/9/23
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Items in Police Beat are based on reports of crimes and arrests. Those arrested are not guilty unless they are convicted by a court.
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By Sarina Trangle
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11/7/12
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