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  • Two Teens From The Dominican Republic Discovered Dead In JetBlue Plane’s Wheel Well

    Two Teens From The Dominican Republic Discovered Dead In JetBlue Plane’s Wheel Well

    The two stowaways located dead in the wheel well of a Florida Jet Blue plane have been revealed as teens from the Dominican Republic. Jeik Anilus Lusi and Elvis Borquez Castillo were discovered at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Jan. 7 and died from lack of oxygen, officials reported. According to the New York Post, Castillo was 16, while Lusi’s age hasn’t been revealed. 

    The plane had flown back and forth to New York City in cold weather before the bodies were discovered during a routine inspection. Their mothers identified them using photos and later provided DNA samples to the Broward Sheriff’s Office. 

    Ironelis Castillo said on Jan.4 her son was taken to a nearby airport before leaving the Dominican Republic, which was the last time she spoke  to him. The plane stopped in several cities before the tragic discovery. Officials are still investigating how the teens got onto the plane.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts? 

  • Teen Thieves Armed With Weapons Robbed Commuter On NYC Train Station Before Pushing Him Off Train Car

    Teen Thieves Armed With Weapons Robbed Commuter On NYC Train Station Before Pushing Him Off Train Car

    Five young thieves armed with a baseball bat, a knife, and wooden pieces assaulted a commuter on a Brooklyn subway last week, officials say. The victim, who was aged 44, was on a F train near the 18th Avenue station close to 6 a.m. on Jan. 14 when the teen group confronted him, stole his cellphone, and pushed him onto the platform, per the New York Post. 

    The victim reported no injuries from the incident. The thieves remained on the train and were still at large as of Wednesday, prompting the NYPD to release surveillance footage of them. The video shows the group recklessly walking through an empty train car, with some teens carrying pieces of lumber as they move maneuvered.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts? 

  • 3 Swindlers At Large For Robbing 3 Victims Out Of A Total Of $3.5K After Asking Them To Donate To A Sports Team

    3 Swindlers At Large For Robbing 3 Victims Out Of A Total Of $3.5K After Asking Them To Donate To A Sports Team

    A group of three scammers stole $3,500 in recent robberies near NYU. In one incident, they approached a 14-year-old boy, asking for donations for a sports team before swindling him. The three swindlers asked the teen for the donation around 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve, then threatened him and used an app to transfer $350 from his phone.

    The scammers left the scene and are believed to have targeted another victim on Jan. 8. They approached a 19-year-old man at East 4th Street and Broadway around 12:50 p.m. They requested to exchange cash and accompanied him to an ATM, where he ended up withdrawing $1,400, according to officials. 

    The con artists then took the money and ran away on foot. In a separate robbery around 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 11, the thieves approached a 23-year-old man on Astor Place near Lafayette Street, requesting donations, per reports from officials.

    The suspects threatened the victim and ordered him to withdraw $800 from an ATM. They also used an app on his phone to transfer $1,000 to themselves, according to police. After taking the cash, they fled. Authorities stated that no injuries were reported during any of the three robberies.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts? 

  • Florida Man Brutally Assaulted Girlfriend, Says He Finally Felt ‘In Control’ During Attack

    Florida Man Brutally Assaulted Girlfriend, Says He Finally Felt ‘In Control’ During Attack

    A man in Florida has been apprehended for reportedly assaulting his girlfriend in a motel room. The 25-year-old unidentified woman, sadly, suffered multiple skull fractures during the attack in Kissimmee and was hospitalized, with medical staff suggesting she may not live. 31-year/old Terell Rodgers faces several charges after reportedly telling officials he thought he had murdered her. He said he believed he “just killed [his] son’s mom,” also referring to her as his wife in an affidavit, according to PEOPLE. 

    The alleged assault began when Rodgers and the victim were in a motel room with two witnesses, one of whom was also pounced on. The couple had used meth earlier that day, per reports. Witness John Zolyniak asked the woman if she wanted food, which angered Rodgers since she wasn’t talking to him due to a previous argument. Rodgers then reportedly began whacking things with a baseball bat, breaking a TV and trying to hit the witness, Zolyniak when he attempted to interfere.

    Another Witness Speaks Out

    Another observer, Christopher Suraj Budhai, tried to assist when Rodgers attempted to hit the woman with the bat. Budhai was struck by Rodgers and then went to hide in the bathroom with Zolyniak. While hiding, Budhai heard Rodgers strike the woman multiple times. Rodgers later told officials that he was angry over various issues that day and felt a sense of “control” and “pleasure” while striking the mother of his child. 

    The affidavit states that Rodgers admitted to hitting the woman while she screamed and tried to escape, stopping only when she became still. After he left the room, Zolyniak came out of the bathroom to help Diaz and found a fire on the bed, which he put out. Rodgers faces charges including attempted homicide, arson, and aggravated battery, according to court records.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts? 


  • Mother Outraged About The ‘Time-Out’ Rooms Her Special Needs Son’s School Would Use On Him, Says It Resembles A Jail Cell

    Mother Outraged About The ‘Time-Out’ Rooms Her Special Needs Son’s School Would Use On Him, Says It Resembles A Jail Cell

    A mom in Long Island is distraught and speaking out after discovering that the “time-out room” for her special-needs son looked more like a jail cell. This made her feel “betrayed by the system.” Nicole Miller’s 10-year-old son, Cooper, was often sent to this room at North Ridge Elementary for behavioral problems. His drawings of the room, with bars over the door, confused his mother even more, per the New York Post. 

    The mother told NBC New York, “I was under the impression that they took him to a separate classroom. Maybe there’s a beanbag.” 

    The school informed Miller that her son had significant behavioral issues. They said they would need to use the room to assist him manage his emotions.

    “They told me, you know, he’s very behavioral. Like he will rip up his papers or they were concerned about him being a danger to himself or to other kids… They said he has to stay in the room until he regulates and calms down. I didn’t know any better at the time. I listened to what they said.”

    What The Mother Witnessed

    However, the mother requested to see the time-out room and was stunned by what she saw. 

    “A jail cell. It looked like a jail cell and I felt so betrayed by the system,” said Miller. 

    Yet, State law states that time-out rooms should only be utilized when there is an immediate safety concern. Children must be observed, and the doors should not be locked. Miller has moved Cooper to a different school that doesn’t use time-out rooms, believing that the seclusion worsened his behavioral problems.

    “He would have nightmares that he was in a building and all the windows were boarded and mommy was outside and he couldn’t get to mommy… I don’t think it’s that difficult to translate what that dream meant. And it was reoccurring,” the mother recounted. 

    The Commack School District justified using the rooms. The district said “These interventions are outlined in the behavior improvement plan which is crafted by a team and discussed with a parent.”

    #Clique, what are your thoughts? 

  • 24-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed In Brooklyn By Group Of Men, Reports Say

    24-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed In Brooklyn By Group Of Men, Reports Say

    A 24-year-old man named Shaliek Smith was fatally stabbed in Brooklyn on Thursday afternoon, says the NYPD. He was assaulted by a group of “five to six men” in Bushwick around 3:40 p.m, reports the New York Post. 

    According to the NYPD, Smith was jabbed once in the chest with a sharp object. The group of suspects then ran away on foot.

    Officials say the suspect was swiftly transported to the hospital, where he passed away. No one has been arrested in connection to the crime and the motive is unclear. 

    #Clique, what are your thoughts? 

  • Predator Followed 32-Year-Old Woman Before Striping Her In Queens Alleyway

    Predator Followed 32-Year-Old Woman Before Striping Her In Queens Alleyway

    A man stalked a woman before he striped her in a Queens alley on Friday morning. The 32-year-old victim was walking home when the stranger assaulted her at 31st Avenue and Jackson Mill Road, per the New York Post. 

    The suspect, described only as an unknown man, ran away from the scene on foot, according to officials.

    Police received a 911 call about the attack and arrived at the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where she was luckily, reported to be in stable condition. No arrests were made by Friday afternoon.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts? 

  • Two NY School Officials Charged After Blowing $50K In Funds Meant For At-Risk Students On Luxury Handbags, Jewelry, and Private School Bills

    Two NY School Officials Charged After Blowing $50K In Funds Meant For At-Risk Students On Luxury Handbags, Jewelry, and Private School Bills

    Two high-ranking school officials in Westchester County are accused of stealing $50,000 intended for at-risk students and using it for private school fees, luxury handbags, and other expensive items, per the New York Post. 

    Former superintendent Oliver Levy and ex-security specialist Surendra Kumar reportedly collaborated to misuse school funds for their lavish lifestyles, according to the Westchester District Attorney’s Office. They bought 168 gift cards from 2018 to 2022, using only some for school-related purchases.

    They reportedly diverted around $50,000 of the funds for personal expenses like jewelry, veterinary bills, luxury handbags, and private school fees. 55-year-old from Stony Point, and 48-year-old Kumar of Yonkers, were initially apprehended and charged with the crimes back in May 2024. This week, their charges were upgraded to more serious offenses. 

    Susan Cacace, the District Attorney said, “Any theft of public funds represents a fundamental breach of public trust. That breach is amplified when the allegations concern an institution serving our most vulnerable.” 

    “The funds in this case that were allegedly diverted to the defendants could have been used for student achievement,” she added. 

    The two individuals entered a not guilty plea in court on Wednesday to six charges. These included “grand larceny as part of public corruption, regular grand larceny, and corrupting the government,” reports said. 

    #Clique, what are your thoughts? 


  • 18-Year-Old Arrested After Slashing Teen Girl In The Face Who Had Social Media Drama With Her Brother

    18-Year-Old Arrested After Slashing Teen Girl In The Face Who Had Social Media Drama With Her Brother

    An 18-year-old named Antonio Romero was apprehended on Tuesday for slashing a 17-year-old girl in the face at a Bronx train station last month. The assault transpired after she had issues with his brother on social media. Romero admitted to officials that he targeted her due to this conflict that occurred on social media, according to the New York Post. 

    Per a complain, he said, “I approached her, she had her hand in her pocket so I got nervous and took out my knife from my pocket I keep for protection and sliced her in the face.” 

    Medics transported the injured teen to Harlem Hospital, where she received several stitches on her left cheekbone and mouth. Officials released surveillance footage showing the suspect using a subway emergency exit. When officers showed Romero the image, he admitted that it was him in the picture. He currently face charges including assault and weapon possession.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Georgia Fire Chief Fatally Shot After Stopping To Help Driver Who Hit A Deer

    Georgia Fire Chief Fatally Shot After Stopping To Help Driver Who Hit A Deer

    A fire chief from Georgia, 54-year-old James Bartholomew Cauthen, was shot and killed in Alabama while attempting to assist two people who had hit a deer on the road. Cauthen served as a battalion chief with Coweta County Fire. When officials arrived at the scene in Lafayette, they discovered him and the two other people with gunshot wounds, per USA TODAY. 

    Mike Parrish, the Chambers County Chief Deputy informed WTVM,

    “A deer wreck…you pull up and three people are shot – it just don’t make sense any way you look at it… We just really didn’t know what happened. It was just bizarre.”

    The fire chief succumbed to his injuries while the other two people were transported to

    “LaGrange and Columbus trauma centers.” 

    Officials have issued arrest warrants for murder for William Randall Franklin, an Alabama man who lived near the scene of the shooting and traffic incident.

    The sheriff’s office stated that Franklin, who was also hurt in the shootout, would be apprehended after leaving the hospital. Reports say he was discharged on Monday and later apprehended by the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office. Franklin is waiting to be taken to Chambers County. Investigators say he fired at Cauthen and the two people who hit the deer.

    Additional details regarding the incident has yet to be released.