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  • 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.

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  • Couple Was Robbed and Pepper-Sprayed by At Least 10 Suspects on Train in Chicago, Police Say

    Couple Was Robbed and Pepper-Sprayed by At Least 10 Suspects on Train in Chicago, Police Say

    Authorities are searching for at least 10 individuals believed to be involved in a robbery of a couple on a CTA Red Line train, as reported by Fox 32 Chicago. The group allegedly used pepper spray to carry out the robbery earlier this month.

    The robbery and battery occurred on the Red Line near 608 South State Street on May 7, around 11:23 p.m. in Printer’s Row, as per the Chicago Police Department.

    Police described the suspects as African American males and females, between the ages of 15 and 25 years old. Police released 14 photos of the alleged suspects however, they did not provide detailed descriptions or specify the actions each individual is accused of in connection to the robbery.

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  • Tennessee Man Charged for Deadly Home Invasion After College Student Refused to Give Passcode to Electronic Device

    Tennessee Man Charged for Deadly Home Invasion After College Student Refused to Give Passcode to Electronic Device

    According to People, A Tennessee man, Rainess Holmes, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a deadly 2021 home invasion.

    Andrew “Drew” Rainer, a 22-year-old Rhodes College student, was killed after refusing to give the passcode to his iPad.

    Around 5:40 a.m. on Oct. 3, four men broke into Rainer’s off-campus home in Memphis. According to police, the intruders demanded electronics, told the students not to make eye contact, and ordered Rainer to unlock his iPad.

    When he refused, one of the armed men shot him. Rainer died at the bottom of the staircase inside his home.

    40-year-old Holmes pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 20 years behind bars. Holmes also has a criminal record with charges going back to 2005.

    Additionally, he pleaded guilty to three separate aggravated burglary cases and received an additional three-year sentence, which he’ll serve at the same time.

    The suspects stole a variety of electronic devices. 

    Investigators later tracked one of the stolen iPads to a nearby hotel. Holmes initially got away from officers but was arrested two days later.

    The other three suspects are still at large. Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to their arrest.

    Rainer’s death greatly impacted the Rhodes College community. He had a passion for music, was a member of the Rhodes Jazz Ensemble, and was active in his church.

    A memorial fund called Live Like Drew was created to honor his bravery and selflessness.

    #Clique, how are you feeling after hearing this?

  • Parolee With 20 Prior Arrests Apprehended For Attempted Rape Of Woman In NYC Building While Impersonating ICE Agent

    Parolee With 20 Prior Arrests Apprehended For Attempted Rape Of Woman In NYC Building While Impersonating ICE Agent

    A parolee with almost twenty prior arrests was apprehended Thursday for allegedly attempting to rape and rob a woman in Downtown Brooklyn while impersonating an ICE agent, according to law enforcement and sources cited by the NY Post. 

    Leon Howell, 43, reportedly snatched the iPhone of a 51-year-old woman. The violent incident occurred on Tuesday in the basement of a building located at the intersection of Montague and Henry Streets. The police were able to locate him using the victim’s Find My iPhone app, as noted by the sources.

    Around 10:50 a.m., the woman was waiting for a taxi in the lobby of a building at Montague and Henry Streets. Howell allegedly approached her claiming to be an immigration officer, according to authorities. He then forced her into an elevator and took her down to the basement, police sources reported.

    He reportedly struck her in the face, causing her to fall to the ground. Howell then allegedly removed her pants and underwear until she begged him to stop. The brutal assailant proceeded to take her necklace, cell phone, and purse before fleeing down Montague Street towards Henry Street, according to police. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of her injuries and is said to be in stable condition. 

    Investigators suspect that the woman may have been targeted due to her ethnicity or race, sources added. Howell was charged with first-degree rape, first-degree robbery, second-degree assault, third-degree burglary, and fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, police said. With a criminal history that includes 20 previous arrests, Howell was recently paroled just last month after serving time for the 2017 strangulation of a stranger in Brooklyn, sources revealed.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Florida Man, Who Has a Long Rap Sheet, Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Woman’s Purse That Had 1-Month-Old Kitten Inside

    Florida Man, Who Has a Long Rap Sheet, Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Woman’s Purse That Had 1-Month-Old Kitten Inside

    A Florida man has been taken into custody after reportedly stealing a woman’s purse, which contained a one-month-old kitten, per Too Fab. 

    As stated in a press release from the Fort Myers Police Department on Friday, the suspect is identified as 34-year-old Benjamin Cummings. 

    He is accused of robbing a woman and taking her bag, which included various personal items along with a kitten that was

    “approximately”

    one month old. Cummings was charged with one count of robbery without the use of a firearm or any other weapon, according to jail records from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. He is identified as a

    “transient,”

    according to jail records. 

    Police reported that the robbery took place on Thursday morning, and detectives were ultimately able to track down Cummings by reviewing surveillance footage that revealed his last known location, as mentioned in the press release.

    “[Detectives] were able to respond to the location where the suspect was last seen, discovering the victims’ belongings inside an abandoned vehicle,”

    police said, before confirming that the kitten was found.

    “While investigating the items, the stolen kitten emerged from underneath the vehicle and approached Officers,”

    the press release stated. In addition to the statement shared on Facebook, the Fort Myers Police Department posted a mugshot of Cummings alongside a photo of the black-and-white kitten. 

    Lee County Sheriff’s Office jail records indicate that Cummings has a criminal history dating back to 2005, with more than a dozen mugshots on file. He is currently in custody, and his bail has been set at $10,000.

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  • Man Arrested For Allegedly Assaulting Elderly Woman and Stealing Her Lottery Winnings

    Man Arrested For Allegedly Assaulting Elderly Woman and Stealing Her Lottery Winnings

    Authorities have apprehended a man who was reportedly caught on camera violently robbing an 83-year-old woman, per ABC News. The incident took place not long after she picked up lottery winnings from a convenience store, according to police.

    The robbery took place on Wednesday morning after 8 a.m..

    It was outside a store on Curry Ford Road, near the junction of S. Goldenrod Road in Orlando, Florida, as stated by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

    Authorities released surveillance footage of the brutal robbery on social media. The video shows an unnamed 83-year-old woman exiting the store with what appeared to be her recently collected lottery winnings. The suspect, identified as #DiegoStalinTavarezFleury, approaches the woman and tries to forcibly grab the winnings from her hand as she struggles to defend herself. 

    Another man who had been inside the convenience store is seen coming outside to intervene, positioning himself between the victim and Fleury. However, this causes Fleury to escalate his attack on the woman. Fleury stole her money while the good Samaritan attempts to pull him away. Ultimately, Fleury is seen dragging the woman from her car deeper into the parking lot before making off with her winnings.

    The Orange County Sheriff’s Office provided an update on Facebook Thursday, announcing that Fleury had been arrested and booked into jail. The specifics of his charges were not immediately available.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts? 

  • Fake Amazon Delivery Drivers Break Into Man’s Home and Nearly Kill Him Using Sledgehammer

    Fake Amazon Delivery Drivers Break Into Man’s Home and Nearly Kill Him Using Sledgehammer

    Authorities are on the lookout for two men who posed as Amazon delivery drivers and brutally attacked a Savannah resident, nearly resulting in his death, as reported by WSBTV. The police report indicates that the pair, dressed as Amazon employees, approached a house on Saturday morning carrying a package. 

    When they knocked on the door, 66-year-old #GeorgeDickHardison answered. That is when the men forcibly entered the home. The report states they demanded cash before assaulting Hardison with a sledgehammer. The attackers fled with only $80. Surveillance footage captured them leaving the residence with the same package they had brought. In the video, Hardison can be heard calling for help.

    Hardison was hospitalized and needed 14 stitches in his head due to the attack. Law enforcement officials stated that once the suspects are identified and apprehended, they will face charges of aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and home invasion. While he recovers, Hardison’s colleagues at O’Connell’s Pub in Savannah have initiated a GoFundMe campaign that has already raised almost $8,500. In a statement to WTOC, Amazon confirmed that the men were not on a scheduled delivery.

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  • Sleeping Man On Queens Subway Stabs Two Would-Be Robbers, Resulting In One Death

    Sleeping Man On Queens Subway Stabs Two Would-Be Robbers, Resulting In One Death

    A man who was napping in a subway car in Queens early Sunday morning ended up stabbing two thieves who attempted to steal his bags, resulting in one of them being killed, according to ABC 7 News.

    The violent altercation took place around 12:30 a.m. on a Manhattan-bound No. 7 train. The 69-year-old man was sleeping with his bags nearby when a group of five men approached him, according to sources. As the train neared the 61st St. and Woodside Ave. station in Woodside, the group attempted to steal his bags. It was at this moment that the man woke up and fought to reclaim his belongings.

    This led to a struggle in which the man pulled out a knife and stabbed two members of the group, according to sources. A 32-year-old was stabbed in the chest, and another was slashed in the face. The entire incident was captured on subway surveillance cameras, sources revealed. Medics transported both victims to Elmhurst Hospital, but the man with the chest wound did not survive, police reported.

    The man who did the stabbing was taken into custody, where prosecutors will have to determine what charges he may face or if he acted in self-defense. The other three thieves fled the scene but were later apprehended about two blocks away, sources said. The police have not yet released the identity of the deceased.

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  • Looters Apprehended For Allegedly Stealing From Business Damaged By Hurricane Milton In Daytona Beach Shores, Police Say

    Looters Apprehended For Allegedly Stealing From Business Damaged By Hurricane Milton In Daytona Beach Shores, Police Say

    Police in Daytona Beach Shores said they arrested two men for allegedly stealing from a business affected by Hurricane Milton, per WFTV9.

    Austin Ryan, 36, was taken into custody on Thursday afternoon for stealing from Cyber Fuels on South Atlantic Avenue. The storm had broken the front window of the store, and Ryan used this as an opportunity to commit the theft.

    Officers reported that Ryan was found on a different property with a bag filled with stolen items. The report stated that he had taken snacks, alcohol, and tobacco products.

    Police also mentioned that Ryan was carrying a knife and had methamphetamine and drug-related items with him. 

    Earlier in the day, they arrested Timothy Work for stealing from the same place. These crimes occurred during a State of Emergency declared by Governor Ron DeSantis, which means the charges could be more serious.

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  • Armed Robbers Storm NYC Restaurant Stealing Money and Items From Customers

    Armed Robbers Storm NYC Restaurant Stealing Money and Items From Customers

    Two armed robbers targeted three diners at a crowded restaurant in Brooklyn, as terrified bystanders looked on. According to authorities, the incident occurred at the popular Chinese restaurant Birds of a Feather in Williamsburg, per the NY Post. 

    The criminals stormed into the establishment holding a gun and proceeded to rob three individuals at gunpoint. The criminals demanded a $200 Seiko watch and mobile phones from the victims. 

    The thieves managed to escape on a moped, heading westbound on Grand Street. The police were able to track and retrieve three iPhones, which led them to an address. The victims, all young men in their 20s, were left shaken by the ordeal.

    “It was very brazen,”

    Owner Xian Zhang told Eater.

    “Fortunately, nobody got hurt.”

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