Video: Thief Mugs Woman Pushing Stroller
A Jewish woman pushing a stroller was targeted by a mugger, who snatched her wallet and fled into an alleyway. The shocking incident was captured on surveillance video.
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12-Year-Olds Arrested for Yarmulka Snatching
Two 12-year-old boys were arrested earlier this morning after they accosted an 8-year-old Jewish boy and snatched his Yarmulka off his head and fled while laughing at the boy.
5-year-old Lured in Crown Heights, Suspect Arrested
Police have arrested Abraham Samotin, a 26 year old Jewish man from Crown Heights, for luring and committing a heinous assault against a 5-year-old girl – the very same day he was released from jail after an arrest for felony burglary.
Man Indicted on Hate Crimes and Strangulation Charges
James Vincent, the man who was arrested in connection with the brutal and hate-fueled attack on Menachem Moskowitz nearly a month ago, was indicted today on a litany of charges including strangulation and assault as a hate crime. He faces up to 25 years in prison.
Man Arrested for Throwing Rocks Amid Anti-Semitic Tirade
A man was arrested after going on an anti-Semitic tirade, threatening to “kill all the Jews”, spitting and throwing rocks at Jewish women and children on Carroll Street in Crown Heights.
NYPD Investigating Swastikas Drawn on Jewish Residents Doors
On Friday afternoon a number of residents in a Crown Heights apartment building discovered that swastikas have been drawn on the doors to their apartments. The police have opened a hate crimes investigation.
Three People Shot on Eastern Parkway
Three people were shot Tuesday evening on Eastern Parkway, none of whom suffered life threatening injuries, following what police believe was an argument.
2 Arrested After Violent Attack on Jewish Student
A Jewish man was violently assaulted and robbed by two black men as he walked on President Street in the heart of Crown Heights. Vigilant police officers together with Shomrim volunteers managed to apprehend both suspects.
Police Identify Suspect in Jewish Man’s Beating, has Over 40 Priors
Police have identified 40-year-old James Vincent, who reportedly has over 40 prior arrests, as the suspect in the anti-Semitic attack on Rabbi Menachem Moskowitz, on Saturday afternoon. Vincent was charged Friday afternoon with a slew of hate crimes and drug possession.
Mother and Son Foil $3k Robbery
A Lubavitcher Bochur and his mother foiled an alleged robbery and helped recover $3,000 in cash.
Man Shot in the Leg on Crown Street
Police are searching for two vehicles that fled the scene of a shooting on Crown Street which left one man with a gunshot wound to his leg.
Community Turns Out for Press Conference Condemning Attack
Hundreds of Jewish residents of Crown Heights turned out for a press conference condemning a vicious and vile assault – which was motivated by anti-Semitism – of a Jewish man on Shabbos afternoon.
Beating Victim Gives Interviews, Surveillance Footage Released
Hitting the Sunday evening news cycle was the shocking story of the vicious assault of a 50-year-old Jewish man, in a hate and anti-Semitic fueled attack on Shabbos afternoon. Surveillance video showed the moment he was attacked, and the victim described the incident in his own words.
Jewish Man Severely Beaten and Strangled on Shabbos Afternoon
A 50-year-old Jewish man was severely beaten and nearly choked to death on Saturday afternoon after saying “hello” to a black man, who retorted “I don’t like you fake Jews, you stole my money.”
Jewish Man Brutally Assaulted Friday Night
A Jewish man was brutally assaulted by a group of five black men and women while walking on Eastern Parkway on Friday night. Police are investigating the attack as possibly being motivated by bias.
NYPD Releases Additional Footage of Fatal Shooting
The NYPD has released additional footage of the shooting which claimed the life of Saheed Vassell on Utica Avenue in Crown Heights. The video, which was released following calls for transparency, shows officers rushing to the scene, but shed little light on the incident.
Video: “Porch Pirate” Steals Large Package
A thief was captures on surveillance video making off with a large package, valued at over $200, from a home on President Street in Crown Heights.
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