Impaired, unregistered driver charged in deadly Queens motorcycle crash

NEW YORK, NY – Police have announced the arrest of 22-year-old Shamur Wiltshire, of Brooklyn, for the September 14th murder of 30-year-old Ronald Ortiz. Wiltshire has been charged with murder. According to police, on Wednesday, September 14, just before noon, police responded to a call of a male shot in front of 765 Stanley Avenue. Upon arriving at the Boulevard Houses, officers found a 30-year-old male unconscious and unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds to the chest. EMS responded to the location and transported the male to Brookdale Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Wiltshire was taken into custody on Sunday. The post Suspect arrested for murder of Ronald Ortiz appeared first on Shore News Network.

NEW YORK, NY – A 32-year-old man shot twice in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn Sunday afternoon has died in the hospital, the NYPD reported today. According to police at around 12:45 pm on Sunday, Lamel Murphy was found in the area of 35 Coverts Street with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in critical condition with gunshot wounds to the chest and leg. Murphy, a Bronx resident, was later pronounced dead at the hospital. At this time, no suspects have been identified. No arrests have been made. The post Bushwick shooting victim died at hospital appeared first on Shore News Network.

NEW YORK, NY – Two suspects wanted for an armed robbery last Sunday at a Staten Island convenience store have been arrested. Police charged 51-year-old James Christian and 36-year-old Jovani Garcia for a holdup that took place at Armstrong Convenience Store at around 7:20 pm on Hylan Boulevard. Police released a video showing the suspects entered the store, and one pulled a gun and demanded CBD vape products. The store clerk, a 48-year-old man, refused to comply with the suspect’s demand. The suspect then fired his gun multiple times at the worker and a customer who had just entered the The post Two suspects charged in Staten Island convenience store armed robbery appeared first on Shore News Network.

NEW YORK, NY – Three teens were arrested in connection with the stabbing death of a 17-year-old in Brooklyn last Friday. On January 20th, police were called to 3001 Mermaid Avenue in Coney Island for a reported stabbing incident. Upon arrival, police located a 17-year-old male with a stab wound to the torso. He was taken to Maimonides Medical Center, where he was listed in critical condition. On Saturday, 17-year-old Nyheem Wright died at the hospital. A week later, on Sunday, detectives with the NYPD’s 60th Precinct arrested three teenagers. A 13-year-old male was charged with murder and gang assault. The post 13-year-old charged with gang-related murder of 17-year-old in Coney Island appeared first on Shore News Network.

NEW YORK, NY – A 17-year-old was shot and killed Sunday evening in East Harlem. According to police, officers heard shots fired in the area of 425 East 105th Street at around 5:15 pm. Upon their arrival on scene, officers from the city’s 23rd Precinct learned the 17-year-old victim had already been transported to the hospital. During their investigation, police found multiple shell casings in the area. At the hospital, Dominick Allen, 17, was treated for a gunshot wound to the chest, but did not survive. He was pronounced dead at Harlem Hospital a short time later. No arrests have The post 17-year-old shot and killed in East Harlem appeared first on Shore News Network.

NEW YORK, NY – Firefighters responded to a structure fire in the Bronx at around 2 pm on Sunday at 1211 Evergreen Avenue. FDNY Deputy Chief Donlevy said three people were injured in the fire he described as “intensive”. One of those victims was listed as being in critical condition. “Units did their searches, and the fire ended up producing three injuries, one serious; they are all being evaluated at this time,” Chief Donlevy said. The two-alarm fire is under investigation by FDNY Fire Marshals. The post Three injured in Sunday afternoon Bronx fire appeared first on Shore News Network.

NEW YORK, NY – A 34-year-old man was shot twice while riding the southbound N train in the area of Broadway and Canal Street early Saturday morning. Police said the train was approaching the Canal Street subway station at around 1:00 pm when a verbal dispute between the victim and an unknown male turned into a shooting. The unknown suspect fired his gun twice, striking the victim in the left arm and the torso. The male and a female accomplice exited the station and fled the scene. EMS took the victim to NYC Health and Hospitals/Bellevue in stable condition. According The post Dispute on NYC subway train leads to shooting appeared first on Shore News Network.

GLEN ROCK, NJ – A pedestrian was struck and killed early Monday morning in Glen Rock. The driver involved in the crash fled the scene, according to police. The incident occurred at around 6:30 am on Lincoln Avenue between Dixie Avenue and Parker Avenue. According to police, the pedestrian involved in this crash has died; the decedent’s name is being withheld pending notification to the next of kin. At this time, the police did not release any further information. The post One killed in early morning fatal hit-and-run in Glen Rock appeared first on Shore News Network.

NEW YORK – Two suspects wanted for a December 2nd drive-by shooting in the Bronx have been identified by police through video surveillance footage. Photos of the two men who shot a 41-year-old man from inside a 2020 gray KIA Soul were released by 47th Precinct detectives on Saturday. According to police, at around 11 pm that day, the suspects fired into a building, striking the man once in his left hand. He was taken to Jacobi Medical Center and treated for his injuries. The individuals are described as male and believed to be in their late teens-to- early 20s. The post Bronx drive-by shooters identified by police appeared first on Shore News Network.

New York – Police in New York City have issued a missing person report for a 22-year-old Bronx woman. Detectives are aksing the public for assistance in locating 22-year-old Cindy Cortez, of Jesup Avenue. “It was reported to police that Cindy Cortez was last seen on Sunday at approximately 1 pm leaving her residence. She is described as 5’6″ tall, 140 pounds, with light complexion, medium build, brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a blue jacket, black jeans and a black scarf. Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s The post 22-year-old woman reported missing in the Bronx appeared first on Shore News Network.

NEW YORK, NY – Police say Richard Dixon was trying to gun down one of his rivals, but instead killed his own accomplice in a shooting that took place in Queens last June. Dixon was indicted by a grand jury and arraigned for murder and other crimes for fatally shooting his accomplice in a botched attempt to gun down a rival. The charges against him allege that Dixon and  Raymon Francis, his associate approached Kenardo Kelly and Dwayne Whyte as they sat in their vehicles on Cross Bay Boulevard near Pitkin Avenue in Ozone Park at approximately 5:00 a.m. on The post Queens man charged after accidentally killing own guy during hit on rivals appeared first on Shore News Network.

NEW YORK, NY – A 68-year-old woman was the victim of an attack involving an unknown chemical that was thrown at her while walking in Lower Manhattan last Thursday. Detectives from the NYPD’s 1st Precinct reported that a 60-year-old woman was walking west on Canal Street near Mercer Street when she was attacked. At around 2:00 p.m., an unknown suspect approached the woman and threw an unidentified liquid into her face. Police reported that the victim suffered irritation to her face and eyes. The elderly woman was treated by FDNY EMS at the scene, the suspect flooded an unknown direction. The post 68-year-old woman victim of unknown chemical attack on Canal Street appeared first on Shore News Network.

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – A Bloomfield synagogue was attacked by a suspect with a Molotov cocktail on Sunday. The FBI and local authorities are now investigating the incident as a biased attack. At around 9:30 am on Sunday, a suspect, caught on surveillance video, lit and threw a Molotov cocktail at Temple Ner Tarnid. Surveillance video released by the Bloomfield Police Department shows a suspect wearing a ski mask lighting a Molotov cocktail near the entrance of the synagogue at around 3:19 am. It was then thrown at the front door of the building. The bottle broke, but did not cause The post New Jersey synagogue attacked with Molotov cocktail, FBI investigating appeared first on Shore News Network.

NEW YORK, NY – A Queens man who was found guilty of mowing down his wife with his SUV then stabbing her has been indicted according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. Stephen Giraldo was indicted by a Queens grand jury on attempted murder, assault and other charges for allegedly hitting his wife with his SUV and then stabbing her with a knife. The couple’s three children were in the vehicle at the time of the incident, which occurred in front of the victim’s Flushing residence. “This is a heart-breaking crime. This savage attack, committed in full view of the The post Queens man mowed down wife with SUV, stabbed her in front of their children, DA says appeared first on Shore News Network.

NEW YORK – Firefighters in New York City responded to a residential fire in the area of 843 Freeman Street Monday morning. At this time, there are no reports of injuries. The three-alarm fire was reported by FDNY shortly before noon. The area around Freeman Street and Prospect Avenue has been shut down by police. The fire has since been contained. Firefighters responded to the home, which was fully engulfed. This is a breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they are received. The post Firefighters at three-alarm fire in the Bronx appeared first on Shore News Network.

NEW YORK, NY – Early Saturday morning, firefighters from FDNY responded to a car fire at the intersection of Mott Avenue and Bay 25th Street in Queens. At around 2:30 am, police officers with the 101st Precinct arrived on scene. After firefighters extinguished the fire, a body was located in the driver’s seat of the vehicle. “An unidentified individual was discovered in the driver’s seat of the vehicle, unresponsive with severe burns about the body,” the NYPD said. “EMS pronounced the individual deceased on scene.” The NYC Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of the The post Body found in burning vehicle in Queens appeared first on Shore News Network.

NEW YORK – Detectives with the New York City Police Department’s 43rd Precinct have issued a missing person alert for a 17-year-old Bronx mother and her two infant twin children. Rihanna Joyner, 17, was last seen on Thursday after leaving her Howe Avenue residence in the Bronx at around 11:45 pm. She left with her twins, Anais and Versaille Swinson, both two-months old. Joyner is described as a female Black that is approximately 5’6″ in height and approximately 120 lbs in weight. At this time, police are asking the public to call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) if anyone has any information regarding The post 17-year-old Bronx mom, infant twins reported missing appeared first on Shore News Network.

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River police officers and the Berkeley Township HAZMAT team responded to a home in Toms River where an alleged abuse and neglect case involving rabbits was reported. According to Toms River Police, officer James Colline responded to Harrison Road on a referral from Toms River Animal Control regarding rabbits in the backyard of the home. Officer Colline checked the property and found approximately 22 rabbits in the backyard and a shed on the property. “Due to the condition of the shed, Berkeley Hazmat was called to assist in removing the rabbits. The investigation is ongoing The post Hazmat team called to deal with rabbit neglect case in Toms River appeared first on Shore News Network.

NEW YORK, NY – Police in Staten Island are searching for 51-year-old Peter Clark, wanted for the stabbing assault of a woman outside her home near Broad Street and Warren Street in St. George. On Wednesday, at around 12:30 am, Clark approached the home of the 33-year-old woman. When she opened the door, Clark stabbed her once in the abdomen with a knife. He fled the scene and has not yet been apprehended. Police did not say whether or not Clark and the woman were known to each other or not. The victim was treated at a nearby hospital and The post Woman stabbed outside her Staten Island home, suspect identified appeared first on Shore News Network.

NEW YORK, NY – Burglars targeting a home in Queens might have known what they were looking for after taking $37,000 in cash and jewelry Saturday night. Police said two individuals broke into a home near Coolidge Avenue and 139th Street through an unlocked rear door by climbing up a second-floor balcony. The incident happened at around 8 pm. “Once inside, the individuals removed approximately $9,000 in cash and approximately $28,000 in jewelry,” the NYPD’s 107th Precinct announced tonight. “The individuals used burglar tools to exit the home through a locked basement door. The individuals fled the location northbound on The post Burglars target Queens home make off with $37,000 in cash and jewelry appeared first on Shore News Network.