Firebug Sets 13 Mezuzos on Fire in Williamsburg
On a day when the world remembered the millions who died in the Holocaust, a dozen Jewish residents of a Brooklyn apartment building had religious objects torched by a hate-filled vandal.
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Brazen Midday Shooting Captured on Tape
A wild shooting was caught on camera in Crown Heights on Tuesday afternoon. Police apprehended and arrested the 20-year-old shooter.
ABC7
Police Arrest 61-Year-Old in Stabbing Death of 21-Year-Old
Police say they’ve arrested a 61-year-old woman in connection with the brutal stabbing death of a 21-year-old man in Crown Heights.
News12
Thieves Target Florida Jews on Pesach
As Jews across South Florida observe the Passover holiday, some of the faithful have been left on edge after a fellow congregant in a North Miami Beach neighborhood was targeted by thieves.
Teenage Mugger Arrested by Police for Stealing Girl’s iPhone
Two black teenagers mugged a Jewish girl and made off with her iPhone, and thanks to police ‘beat’ cops one of the suspects was apprehended a block away.
Shoplifters Caught Stealing Soap in Kol Tuv
Two shoplifters were apprehended and arrested after an eagle-eyed grocery manager spotted the pair filling a knapsack full of soap bars.
SHOCKING: Judge’s DWI Ruling Kept Hit-n-Run Driver Behind the Wheel
When Julio Acevedo was arraigned last month on a drunken driving bust, Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Michael Gary refused to set bail and declined to suspend the ex-con’s license, even though he told it was mandatory. ‘I don’t believe that I must do it,’ he said, saying a judge presiding Accevedo’s next court date on April 10 could ‘correct’ him if he was wrong. He should have never been behind the wheel.
NY Daily News
Cops Hurt While Chasing Car Burglar
A routine call alerting Shomrim to a suspicions person turned into a full blown chase with a police lieutenant and sergeant getting injured. The suspect, who had broken into a car and stole a radio, managed to get away by hopping over fences and garages.
Police Warn: ATM Skimming and ID Theft on the Rise
Crime prevention officers from the 71st Precinct are warning about an increase in fraud and identity related crimes. The precinct prepared an informative page on ATM ‘skimming’ and how to avoid becoming a victim.
Police ID Driver of Speeding BMW
Police identified Julio Acevedo, 44, as the suspected driver of the BMW that plowed into the two expectant Brooklyn parents, Nachman and Raizel Glauber, killing them both early Sunday. The couple, both 21, were in the back of a cab on their way to a hospital after 7-months-pregnant Raizel experienced pains.
NY Daily News
A man was arrested for trying to lure a 10-year-old girl into his car in Brooklyn, cops said today.
Jewish Man Arrested in Attempt to Lure Young Girl
A man was arrested for trying to lure a 10-year-old girl into his car in Brooklyn, cops said today.
NY Post
Shomrim and Police Apprehend pre-Teen Vandals
Earlier this week a group of 8 or 9 thugs vandalized two of Beis Rivkas school buses, and were captured on surveillance video celebrating. Yesterday an alert Shomrim volunteer spotted them vandalizing cars and with the help of the police they were apprehended. Turns out they are all around 13 years old.
An Even More Brazen Tire Theft
A motorist woke up this morning and discovered that all four of his vehicles tires and rims have been stolen. This theft is even more brazen then others since it occurred within sight of the 71st Precinct.
Video: Bus Vandals ‘Victory’ Dance
Surveillance video from Beis Rivka captured a group of around 8 teenagers leaving the scene, some of whom were still rocks in their hands. The footage shows the group disturbingly ‘celebrating’ after causing thousands of dollars in damage to one of the school buses.
Check and ATM Fraud Driving Up Crime in Crown Heights
Crafty criminals are giving Crown Heights residents a run for their money. A growing number of Central Brooklyn identity thieves are using homemade checks to cash in at local banks and ATMs, police said.
by Sonja Sharp - DNAInfo
Beis Rivka Buses Vandalized
Two of Beis Rivkas school buses were vandalized sometime late last night or today. The vandals smashed the windows on one of the buses as well as sprayed fire extinguishers, leaving the buses covered with a fire retardant powder.
Routine Car Stop Turns into Chaos, Ends with Arrest
What should have been a routine car stop quickly turned into chaos. Police officers attempted to pull over a car they suspected was stolen. The driver fled, making a turn against traffic and crashed. One police officer was injured.
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