Unknown Arsonists Attempt to Burn Minivan
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Unknown perpetrators attempted to set alight a minivan belonging to a Hatzalah volunteer. Although unsuccessful, the family was left thoroughly shaken and scared.
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Wild Chase Ends with Car Burglar’s Arrest
At around noon today, a Jewish Crown Heights resident discovered that his newly purchased car had been stolen. He contacted the NYPD, but they were unable to file a report or begin an investigation because the car’s registration and other paperwork had not yet been prepared.
A Jewish owned car parked on Crown St. between Kingston and Albany Ave. had its wheels stolen last night. A source told Crownheights.info that thieves tend to commit burglaries of this nature while it's raining, because there are hardly any people on the street.
Thieves Steal Tires Off Parked Car
A Jewish owned car parked on Crown St. between Kingston and Albany Ave. had its wheels stolen last night. A source told Crownheights.info that thieves tend to commit burglaries of this nature while it’s raining, because there are hardly any people on the street.
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Facebook Posts Lead to Bust of Crown Heights Gang
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Alleged gang members hang out in Crown Heights’ Brower Park.
City law enforcement officials announced today the take down of a violent street gang they say is responsible for a year-long crime spree in Crown Heights, after gang member began arguing over robbery proceeds on Facebook.
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This Man Wanted for Shooting of 12-Year-Old
The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance with the whereabouts of Gerald Spears, who is wanted in connection with the shooting of a man and a 12-year-old boy in crown Heights.
Calls of ‘Chaptzem!’ Lead to Apprehension of Mugger
A Jewish woman was walking on Kingston Ave. and Union St. at around noon today, when an African-American teenager – who was probably skipping school – grabbed her phone and ran away.
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A 16-year-old boy was charged with murdering a man in Crown Heights after a spat over money, police sources said Tuesday.
Man Allegedly Shot by 16-Year-Old in Crown Heights
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A 16-year-old boy was charged with murdering a man in Crown Heights after a spat over money, police sources said Tuesday.
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — A car traveling up Kingston Avenue suddenly swerved and smashed into a parked car. The driver then calmly collected all his paperwork, got out of the car and fled. A quick call to the Shomrim hotline resulted in his arrest.
Shomrim Apprehend Fleeing Hit-and-Run Driver
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — A car traveling up Kingston Avenue suddenly swerved and smashed into a parked car. The driver then calmly collected all his paperwork, got out of the car and fled. A quick call to the Shomrim hotline resulted in his arrest.
Recognizing the negative effect it has on the crime rate, police have been actively cracking down of the practice of 'Playing hooky,' by local teens who belong in High School. One such delinquent, who was loitering around 770 during the children's parade this morning, was picked up and taken back to school by the police.
Police Cracking Down on Teens Skipping School
Recognizing the negative effect it has on the crime rate, police have been actively cracking down of the practice of ‘Playing hooky,’ by local teens who belong in High School. One such delinquent, who was loitering around 770 during the children’s parade this morning, was picked up and taken back to school by the police.
Crown Heights’ New Police Captain Means Business
The new commanding officer of the 71st Precinct Cap. John Lewis (L) with Community Affairs Officer Vinny Martinos at the Lag Baomer Rally.
This morning at around 9:00, Sholom Meir Hecht was walking near his home on Union St. between Kingston and Albany Ave., when he was accosted by three African-American teenagers who demanded – and received – his cell phone.
USELESS PROTECTION: Bochur Mugged at Gunpoint
An Israeli Bochur reported to the police that he was mugged at gunpoint by three assailants early this morning on President Street. The attackers were described as three Black males who allegedly shouted racial slurs while attacking him.
Crown Heights [CHI] — Late on Friday afternoon just before Shabbos began, a 41-year-old Jewish man was the victim of a hate crime in front of Bnos Menacheam on East New York and Troy Ave., according to a source in the 71st Precinct.
Jewish Man Victim of Hate Crime on Erev Shabbos
Crown Heights [CHI] — Late on Friday afternoon just before Shabbos began, a 41-year-old Jewish man was the victim of a hate crime in front of Bnos Menacheam on East New York and Troy Ave., according to a source in the 71st Precinct.
Crown Heights [CHI] — On Motzei Shabbos, a 15-year-old bochur was on his way home from Shul, when he was accosted on the corner of Albany Ave. and Carroll St. by two African-American males who demanded his cell phone.
Young Bochur Assaulted for Not Having What to Steal
Crown Heights [CHI] — On Motzei Shabbos, a 15-year-old bochur was on his way home from Shul, when he was accosted on the corner of Albany Ave. and Carroll St. by two African-American males who demanded his cell phone.
Vandals Smash Windows of Beis Rivka School Bus
Some time last night, the windows to this Beis Rivka School bus were smashed. The bus is kept in the Crown St. parking lot which is protected by razor tipped fence and and locked gates. The only way to get into the parking lot is through the school itself, so it’s likely that the vandals were some rowdy children from the community who were attending an event in the school hall.
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A Jewish man walking down Albany Avenue today witnesses the attempted mugging of a Hispanic woman by an African-American man near the corner of Crown Street. While the woman held steadfastly to her possessions, he ran over to help, causing the perpetrator to flee.
Jewish Man Rescues Latino Woman from Mugging
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A Jewish man walking down Albany Avenue today witnesses the attempted mugging of a Hispanic woman by an African-American man near the corner of Crown Street. While the woman held steadfastly to her possessions, he ran over to help, causing the perpetrator to flee.
An African-American man in his late 40s was shot point blank in the head in the lobby of an apartment building on the corner of Empire Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. He died on the spot.
Man Shot Dead in Lobby of Apartment Building
An African-American man in his late 40s was shot point blank in the head in the lobby of an apartment building on the corner of Empire Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. He died on the spot.
Young Black Boy Beaten in Park, Jews Come to Aid
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — In Lefferts Park today, a 12-year-old black boy was the victim of a vicious assault. A group of Jewish men who witnesses the beating came to his aid.
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