NYPD: Shootings are down, but bail law changes needed to stop repeat offenders
"We do see a number of people that we are re-arresting for the same offenses over and over again," NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell said.
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"We do see a number of people that we are re-arresting for the same offenses over and over again," NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell said.
The 28-year-old was found guilty of murder last month for his role in the February 2019 incident in Queens.
The 28-year-old was found guilty of murder last month for his role in the February 2019 incident in Queens, CBS2's Andrea Grymes reports.
NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell said a problem is that judges are not keeping criminals locked up. She wants state lawmakers to change the bail laws, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
Jagger Freeman was sentenced to 30 years to life Thursday in the friendly fire death of NYPD Det. Brian Simonsen.
The 26-year-old disappeared on Nov. 3, 2020, after celebrating her birthday with friends and her boyfriend, Kareem Flake.
Dramatic video shows the raids mounted by a joint fugitive task force made up of U.S. Marshals and NYPD officers.
U.S. Marshals launched a major operation in 10 cities to take some of the country's most violent criminals off the streets, and New York led the crime list. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has the details.
Hizzoner says the drivers with paper license plates are often up to no good, using the cars to commit violent acts.
Familia was killed in the line of duty in 2017 when she was ambushed while sitting in a mobile command unit.
A detective and single mother who made the ultimate sacrifice for the safety of New York City was remembered Tuesday with a memorial mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral. As CBS2's Dave Carlin reports, it was five years ago when Det. Miosotis Familia was ambushed and assassinated simply because of the badge she wore.
Tuesday's mass will mark five years since the detective and mother was killed in the line of duty.
From the sky, to the water, streets and even rooftops, the NYPD is watching over those marveling over the July 4th fireworks spectacular, CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Millions are expected to watch the annual Macy's Fourth of July fireworks along the East River, CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
An off-duty New York City Department of Correction officer is being credited with saving lives after police say he spotted a man aiming a gun at a crowd during a Fourth of July celebration and took fast action. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports from Queens Village.
CBS2's Dana Tyler has more on the officer's condition.
Investigators say a white Jeep Grand Cherokee hit a cyclist in the intersection of Metcalf Avenue and East 172nd Street.
Police say the driver of a Jeep Grand Cherokee hit a cyclist in the intersection of Metcalf Avenue and East 172nd Street on Sunday afternoon. CBS2's Dana Tyler reports.
Investigators hope the video helps them find the suspects who killed 19-year-old Melvin Urena.
According to police, a male suspect started talking to the boy then shot him five times.
They took the oath to serve the city during the graduation ceremony Friday.
The NYPD added 561 new police officers to the force Friday.
Allegedly, one suspect placed a gun against the man's stomach before others punched him.
Three people were found dead inside a home in South Jamaica, Queens last week.
Police are looking to speak with the child's father, a 22-year-old man with a criminal record.
