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  • Man Allegedly Told Random Women They Had a Spider on Them Before Groping Them, Police Say

    Man Allegedly Told Random Women They Had a Spider on Them Before Groping Them, Police Say

    The NYPD is on the lookout for a man suspected of sexually assaulting two women in Queens. According to police reports cited by the NY Post, the suspect initiated a childish prank by telling the women that they had a spider on them before groping their private parts in public.

    One of the victims, a 25-year-old woman whose identity has not been revealed, was walking home just before 10:50 p.m. on Astoria Boulevard. The creepy suspect approached her, shouting that there was a spider on her. He then allegedly grabbed and slapped her buttocks over her clothing before fleeing on foot.

    Later that night, another woman walking alone near Newtown Road was approached from behind by the alleged perpetrator, according to the NYPD. He shouted that she had a spider on her before grabbing and slapping her buttocks and vagina over her clothes, police reported.

    The NYPD is urging anyone with information about these incidents to come forward.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Duo Accused of Brutally Attacking and Robbing NYPD Rookie, Arraigned on Attempted Murder Charges

    Duo Accused of Brutally Attacking and Robbing NYPD Rookie, Arraigned on Attempted Murder Charges

    The violent pair accused of brutally attacking and robbing an off-duty NYPD rookie in the Bronx has been arraigned on attempted murder charges, as reported by the NY Post. Prosecutors claim they beat him so severely that they left a shoeprint on his face.

    Officer Chowdhury Nafees, 27, laid in a hospital bed with a shoeprint stamped on his face after the violent assault by Wayne Lucas, 23, and Taveon Hargrove, also 23. A Senior Trial District Attorney urged that Lucas be held without bail in connection with the vicious attack that occurred on May 24 in Westchester Square.

    “These two individuals attempted to rob who they thought was a civilian. But upon pushing him to the ground, they found his uniform, learning that this was not just any old person, but this turned out to be an off-duty rookie NYPD police officer on his way to protect and serve,”

    said Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark.

    “Upon learning that he was an officer, they took this as an invitation to turn up the violence,”

    the DA said.

    Irace stated that the duo threw Nafees to the ground, with Lucas then holding a knife to the victim’s neck while his accomplice, Taveon Hargrove, went through his pockets and stole his loaded service weapon. Lucas was apprehended in Virginia last week and later extradited to New York. He pleaded not guilty as Judge George Villegas arraigned him on a 34-count indictment that includes charges of assault, robbery, grand larceny, and criminal possession of stolen property.

    Villegas granted Irace’s request to keep Lucas held without bail. Hargrove, also indicted, was captured in Virginia a day earlier than Lucas but is appealing his extradition. Lucas, who was wearing a wig to hide his identity when arrested, faces the possibility of 15 years to life in prison for the brutal attack. He is scheduled to appear in court again on September 12 and has no previous arrests, according to law enforcement.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • NYPD Seeks Arrest Warrant for Babysitter Caught on Video Hitting NYC Kids with a Belt

    NYPD Seeks Arrest Warrant for Babysitter Caught on Video Hitting NYC Kids with a Belt

    The NYPD is trying to obtain an arrest warrant for a city-funded babysitter who was caught on video beating two boys from the Bronx with a belt, according to the NY Post. The incident, reported by the family nearly a month ago, has been confirmed by law enforcement sources on Tuesday.

    Authorities are actively looking for 24-year-old La’keysha Jackson, who was allegedly caught on video hitting the crying children, aged 4 and 6, nearly 60 times inside their home in Morrisania on May 6, the sources revealed. As of Tuesday, officers had not yet been able to find Jackson for arrest.

    If a grand jury issues an arrest warrant when it meets on Wednesday, police will be able to enter Jackson’s apartment by force to take her into custody, the sources added. The disturbing footage obtained by The Post shows the caregiver violently whipping the children’s backsides while holding their small arms to prevent them from escaping.

    “Guess what’s about to happen?”

    she can be heard saying, apparently upset that the two older kids, aged 4 and 6, did not clean up their room.

    “Belt?”

    one of the young boys answers. Pulling a thick brown belt out of a cross-body bag, Jackson replies

    “You’re right — I warned y’all,” chillingly adding: “Drop ‘em.”

    According to the family, Jackson also

    “Hit the kids with the [clothes] hangers, hitting them with belts, [and] throwing the [2-year-old] baby.”

    Their mother, Geraldine Jaramillo, has also claimed that the babysitter subjected the children to emotional and verbal abuse. Jackson was hired by Selfhelp, a home aid provider contracted by the troubled Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), as part of a homemaking program designed to assist struggling families in the city with babysitting services. An ACS spokesperson stated that Jackson is no longer employed by Selfhelp and that ACS is collaborating with the NYPD in their investigation.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Woman Miraculously Avoided Shooting After Man Shot At Her Head In Broad Daylight But Missed By ‘A Centimeter’

    Woman Miraculously Avoided Shooting After Man Shot At Her Head In Broad Daylight But Missed By ‘A Centimeter’

    A 32-year-old woman from the Bronx narrowly escaped death when a stranger shot at her head in broad daylight, missing by just “a centimeter” as she turned her head. The incident happened around 9 a.m. on Friday when the unnamed gunman approached her silently and fired without warning, according to the New York Post. 

    The unidentified woman was not struck by the bullet but was wounded when she fell and hit her head on the ground. Officials are treating the incident, which occurred on West 183rd Street near Davidson Avenue, as an attempted murder and are currently investigating the shooting.

    Officials stated that the victim did not recognize the shooter. On Wednesday, police released a photo of the suspect, who was dressed in all black with the hood of his jacket over his head while walking on the sidewalk.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts? 

  • Man Taken Into Custody for Alleged Bomb Threat Against Saturday Night Live Venue in NYC, Police Say

    Man Taken Into Custody for Alleged Bomb Threat Against Saturday Night Live Venue in NYC, Police Say

    A man has been taken into custody after a bomb threat was made in New York City, with reports indicating that the target was the Saturday Night Live studios, per PEOPLE.

    The New York Police Department (NYPD) confirmed to PEOPLE that they received a report of a bomb threat around 7 a.m. local time on Tuesday, April 1. They also stated that Michael Branham, a resident of Glen Head, N.Y., has been arrested in connection with the investigation. 

    Public court records reveal that Branham, 48, was arrested on Wednesday, April 2, facing charges of making a threat of mass harm and filing a false report. He has pleaded not guilty to both charges, with bail set at $100,000.

    As reported by NBC News, Branham is accused of communicating a threat to the SNL studios located at 30 Rockefeller Center to a college in Connecticut, which then informed law enforcement. The report also stated that authorities determined the threat was not credible.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • NYPD Searching for Suspect Who Set Man on Fire in Times Square

    NYPD Searching for Suspect Who Set Man on Fire in Times Square

    A manhunt is underway following a horrific incident in Times Square, New York, where a man was set on fire early this morning. The New York Police Department (NYPD) is urgently searching for a suspect, per ABC 7 News. 

    Officers responded to a 911 call at 3:55 a.m. after reports of a person on fire at the intersection of 41st Street and 7th Avenue. When police arrived at the scene, a 49-year-old man told them that a male suspect approached him. The suspect threw a liquid on him and then set him on fire. The victim suffered burns to his face and arms. He was quickly taken to a nearby hospital and is currently in stable condition. 

    Authorities have reported that the suspect was wearing blue clothing. However, no other details about the suspect are available at this time. The NYPD is continuing its investigation and are working to identify the perpetrator. 

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Commuter Slashed NYPD Officer With Broken Wine Bottle and Bit Another Cop Who Tried To Arrest Him

    Commuter Slashed NYPD Officer With Broken Wine Bottle and Bit Another Cop Who Tried To Arrest Him

    A disturbed commuter assaulted an NYPD officer with a broken wine bottle, leading to chaos as he bit another officer trying to restrain him in a Manhattan subway station. The incident occurred during a transit inspection at the West 4th Street station. The 36-year-old man was drinking on the platform when he was approached by officials, according to the New York Post. 

    While officers attempted to speak with the man, he broke a glass wine bottle and slashed one officer’s left hand with it, per officials. 

    When officers attempted to apprehend the drunk man, a struggle broke out, with the unnamed suspect biting one officer’s leg. He was later transported to a local hospital and is in custody facing charges. Both officers had minor injuries and are stable.

    #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? 

  • Sex Offender With 30 Prior Arrests and Banned From NYC Subway, Arrested Again Underground For Sexually Assaulting Two Women

    Sex Offender With 30 Prior Arrests and Banned From NYC Subway, Arrested Again Underground For Sexually Assaulting Two Women

    A convicted sex offender with 30 prior arrests, who is prohibited from using the NYC subway, was arrested again underground after allegedly sexually assaulting two women on Friday, according to police reports per the NY Post.

    Cecil McKenzie, 53, from Harlem, reportedly pressed his groin against a 22-year-old woman and touched another woman’s buttocks while on a train heading to the 14th Street-Union Square subway station in Manhattan around 9:30 a.m. Officers who observed the incident stepped in. McKenzie tried resisting arrest, but he was ultimately taken into custody, as noted by the NYPD in a post on X.

    “Your @NYPDTransit officers were on the same subway car and saw the incident unfold,”

    the post reads.

    “They knew the man very well as he had been arrested over a dozen times previously including for persistent sexual abuse, forcible touching, robbery, and criminal possession of a weapon. He was also on parole and was a transit offender who’s not allowed to be in the subway.”

    McKenzie, who is registered on the state’s Sex Offender Registry, faces multiple charges including persistent sexual abuse, forcible touching, resisting arrest, obstruction of government administration, sexual abuse, disorderly conduct, and harassment for the Friday incident. Standing at 5 feet 8 inches and weighing 170 pounds, he is currently held at Rikers Island on a $100,000 bail or a $300,000 bond, according to official records.

    He previously served time at Fishkill Correctional Facility for persistent sexual abuse in 2017 and was released on parole on June 3. According to a police source, approximately half of his arrests are sealed.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?