NYPD: Man Pretending To Be Police Officer Robs Women At Gunpoint Inside Queens Spa
Police said the suspect claimed to be an officer and carried a gun and shield.
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Police said the suspect claimed to be an officer and carried a gun and shield.
One woman told police he brushed up against her and grabbed her buttocks. When she turned around, she allegedly saw him to it to another woman.
One man can be seen hitting the officer in the head with a wooden stick, while the others punch him in the face and body.
Hardie was arrested Monday on charges of attempted murder, second-degree assault and vehicular assault.
Friends say the 29-year-old was shot, along with her 31-year-old brother, after going to get lighter fluid.
Now, she's wanted for damaging food and drink packages, worth approximately $165, police say.
Police said the suspect approached the 56-year-old victim and started rifling through his pockets.
Police said the suspect punched the 44-year-old man in the face and then walked away.
The stabbing happened Sunday in the Mott Haven section, while the volunteer was handing out campaign literature.
Police say Anthony Gonzalez posed as a detective to coerce one victim into paying nearly $4,000 for phony law enforcement services.
According to police, it started when a Chick-Fil-A employee left their keys on a table in the dining area.
Surveillance video shows the suspect raise his fist before striking 82-year-old Bernard Serlen and running off with his cane.
When the worker turns his back, the suspect suddenly knocks him to the ground and punches him in the head.
The violent night added to the growing list of shootings this year. As of June 13, there have been 634 shootings -- a 64% increase compared to 2020.
Police said the suspects told the woman they need help feeding their children, who were also with them.
Police said the girl awoke to the man rubbing himself against her feet.
Surveillance video shows the suspect bash the 28-year-old victim in the back of the head with a rock, then stomp on him multiple times.
Surveillance video shows it land on the sidewalk below, as people rush over to collect the contents.
She was caught on video shortly before 5:30 p.m. last Friday at Not Ray's Pizza on Fulton Street.
Weekend after weekend, the cycle continues.
Police say the pair stole a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse shortly before 7 p.m. on May 28.
The 9-year-old toy poodle was taken last week during a carjacking near Mill Avenue and Mayfair Drive in Mill Basin.
Police said a man punched the 57-year-old victim, then stabbed him in the chest with a sharp object and stole his wallet.
Police said a group of men got into a dispute outside the club. A 25-year-old was shot in the right arm, and a 32-year-old was shot in the leg.
One suspect can be seen pointing a gun at the man as they remove several pieces of jewelry, including rings, a watch and necklace.
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The driver of a Jeep was killed when their vehicle struck a tanker truck on I-287, causing both vehicles to go up in flames, New Jersey State Police said.
With the LIRR strike about to enter its third day, the National Mediation Board said it summoned the MTA and union leaders to a meeting to resume talks.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A summertime weather pattern has moved into the New York Area, bringing potentially record-high temperatures.
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While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
The driver of a Jeep was killed when their vehicle struck a tanker truck on I-287, causing both vehicles to go up in flames, New Jersey State Police said.
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The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
With the LIRR strike about to enter its third day, the National Mediation Board said it summoned the MTA and union leaders to a meeting to resume talks.
A summertime weather pattern has moved into the New York Area, bringing potentially record-high temperatures.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
On Day 1 of the LIRR strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City turned into marathons.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
Alex Bores has a master's degree in computer science, but for some reason tech titans are trying to stop his campaign in New York's 12th Congressional District.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
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The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
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