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Car Thief Falls to Death While Fleeing at George Washington Bridge

Car Thief Falls to Death While Fleeing at George Washington Bridge

A 19-year-old suspected car thief plunged to his death while attempting to flee from the police on the George Washington Bridge early Wednesday morning. According to authorities, the incident began around 12:45 a.m. when a Port Authority Police Department officer spotted a stolen vehicle driving towards New Jersey on the upper level of the bridge. ...

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Men Rob Same Washington Heights Smoke Shop Twice in a Week

Men Rob Same Washington Heights Smoke Shop Twice in a Week

Two men have been arrested for robbing the same smoke shop twice within just one week. The incidents took place at a store located in Washington Heights, New York City. According to police reports, 28-year-old John Smith and 31-year-old Mark Johnson entered the smoke shop on Monday, September 13th. They threatened the store clerk with ...

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12-Year-Old Cousin Fatally Shoots Teen in Brooklyn

12-Year-Old Cousin Fatally Shoots Teen in Brooklyn

A 14-year-old boy was shot and killed by his 12-year-old cousin in Brooklyn on Sunday afternoon, according to prosecutors. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. at the family’s home in East Flatbush. The victim, identified as Zavier Scott, was with his younger cousin when they found a gun inside the residence. According to authorities, the ...

NYC Housing Authority Employee Arrested in East Harlem

NYC Housing Authority Employee Arrested in East Harlem

A New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) employee was arrested on Monday morning for allegedly possessing a loaded gun in East Harlem, according to the NYPD. The incident occurred at around 9:40 am when officers responded to a call about suspicious activity happening inside one of NYCHA’s buildings. Upon arrival, they found an on-duty NYCHA ...