Four members of a gun trafficking ring that has smuggled at least 86 firearms into New York City from Virginia were indicted Monday, according to the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: James O’Neill
Crack Bust Nets 17 Arrests At East Harlem’s AK Houses
Seventeen members of a gang responsible for selling crack at an East Harlem affordable housing development have been arrested following a 10-month investigation dubbed “Operation Insomnia.” Continue Reading →
What We Know About Ahmad Khan Rahami, The Chelsea Explosion Suspect
Ahmad Khan Rahami, 28, the lead suspect in last weekend’s series of nonfatal bombings in New Jersey and New York City, was a native of Afghanistan who grew up in the U.S. but made a couple recent trips back to the Middle East, where investigators now believe he may have been radicalized, various law enforcement sources told source. Continue Reading →
HW Pick: The Chelsea Explosion, A Homemade Device Explodes (Update)
A street-corner Chelsea explosion that law enforcement sources said was caused by an intentionally detonated improvised device in the busy Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan sent shrapnel flying into pedestrians Saturday night, injuring at least 29 people, including one person believed to be in serious condition. Continue Reading →
HW Pick: Chelsea Explosion Rocks New York City (Video)
A “deafening’’ Chelsea Explosion rocked Saturday night, injuring 29 people, blowing out scores of windows and forcing the evacuation of at least two buildings. Continue Reading →
NYPD Police Commissioner Bill Bratton To Resign
In a stunning move, Police Commissioner Bill Bratton will reportedly resign Tuesday, and be replaced by Chief of Department James O’Neill. Continue Reading →
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