Safety alerts, helpful links and occasional commentary on crime in Central Brooklyn, with a focus on the following precincts: 71st and 77th (Crown Heights), 79th and 81st (Bedford-Stuyvesant), 73rd (Brownsville) and 88th (Fort Greene/Clinton Hill).
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Stabbed to Death, Halsey & Reid (81st Precinct)
DOA:
Kevin Grandison
600 Halsey St
On Saturday 6-26-2010 at 1630 hrs, the below listed individual was arrested and charged as follows, pursuant to the above investigation.
Arrested:
Glen King, M/B/34
266 Malcolm X Blvd
Charges:
Murder 2
Criminal Possession of a weapon
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Murdered on Father's Day (73rd Precinct)
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Rally & Remembrance for Chanel Petro-Nixon
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Killed on Albany Avenue (71st Precinct)
Thursday, June 10, 2010
WANTED for Rape: Stephon Edwards (67th and 71st Precincts)
Subsequent to an ongoing investigation, the following individual has been arrested:
Rony Delmas,M/B/20
666 East 48 St, Brooklyn
Charges: Rape, Criminal Sex Act, Sexual Abuse
The following individual has been identified as the second suspect wanted for the above rape:
Stephon Edwards, M/B/20
5'6", 120 lbs
Anyone with information in regards to this sexual assault is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS.
The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or texting their tips to 274637(CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
WANTED for Rape (67th and 71st Precincts)
The New York City Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating and identifying the following suspects wanted in connection with a Sexual Assault which occurred within the confines of the 67 Pct and 71 Pct.
Killed Near Brookdale Hospital (73rd Precinct)
Identity of the DOA is pending proper family notification.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
ALERT: Young Girls Attacked on Kingston Ave. (71st Precinct)
The suspect is described as a M/B/20's wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans. He is approximately 5'8" to 6'0" tall.
Anyone with information in regards to either of these incidents is asked to call the New York City Police Department's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS.
Citizens can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers web site at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or texting their tips to 274637 (crimes) then enter TIP577.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Stabbed to Death on Troy Ave. (77th Precinct)
Friday, May 28, 2010
Fatal Shooting at Essex Terrace (75th Precinct)
Family notification is pending for the deceased.
Woman Stabbed to Death at Home (75th Precinct)
DOA: Mary Luz Colon
F/H/39
425 Pine St. Apt.1F
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Shot to Death at Franklin & Lincoln Place (77th Precinct)
The victim has been identified as:
Ronald Glover, M/B/38
472 Marion Street
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
WANTED for Home Invasion at Ebbets Field (71st Precinct)
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying two (2) individuals wanted in connection with a robbery and home invasion that occurred in the confines of the 71 precinct.
The details are as follows:
On Friday, May 14, 2010 at approximately 0830 hours suspect #1 posing as a census worker, rang the door bell of victim, a F/B/31 at 1700 Bedford Avenue. When the victim opened her apartment door, suspect #2 produced a silver handgun and both suspects entered the apartment. Suspect #2 removed victim's jewelry and cellphone. The suspects also removed an undetermined amount of USC from the apartment. The victim suffered minor injuries as a result.
The suspects are described as follows:
SUSPECT #1: M/B/ approximately 40-50 years old, slim build, has bald head. Wearing: Blue suit with a tie.
SUSPECT#2: M/B/approximately 25-35 years old, 210 lbs. Wearing: A gray sweatshirt, long white t-shirt, dark jeans and white sneakers.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Shot to Death on Eastern Parkway (73rd Precinct)
There have been no arrests made in regards to this incident. The investigation is ongoing.
The deceased has been identified as:
Jose Lopez, M/H/27
1828 Eastern Parkway
Friday, May 14, 2010
Shot to Death on Lafayette Ave (79th Precint)
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Shot to Death on Hull Street (73rd Precinct)
Sunday, May 9, 2010
WANTED in Crown Heights Rape (71st Precinct)
Sunday, April 18, 2010
MURDERED on Eastern Parkway (77th Precinct)
On Sunday, April 18, 2010 at approximately 1000 hours in the confines of the 77 Pct. Police responded to a call for an unconscious male I/F/O 1335 Eastern Pkwy. Upon arrival police discovered a M/B/20's with a gunshot wound to the head, inside of a 2007 Ford Explorer. EMS was dispatched to the scene and pronounced the victim DOA at the scene. Investigation is ongoing. No ID on victim yet.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Stabbed to Death on Van Siclen (75th Precinct)
On Saturday April 17,2010 at approximately 1255 hrs., in front of 672 Van Sticken Avenue, within the confines of the 75 Pct location, police responded to a 911 call of a Male stabbed. Upon arrival responding officers discovered M/B/25 unconscious and unresponsive. EMS responded and pronounced the victim DOA at the scene. There have been no arrests made at this time. M.E. to determine cause of death. Investigation is ongoing.
Identification pending family notification.
News 12 Report here.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Shot to Death on Fulton (81st Precinct)
On Wednesday 4/15/10 at 1259 hrs within the confines of the 81 Pct. Police responded to F/O 1959 Fulton St to investigate shots fired. Upon arrival police found a M/B/30 with a GSW to the arm. he was removed to Brookdale hospital where he was pronounced DOA. Police discovered a 2nd M/B/40's with a GSW to the thigh, he is in stable condition at Brookdale hospital. A 3rd M/B/30 was observed running from the scene but was subsequently apprehended. he was removed to Brookdale hospital in stable condition with a GSW to the body. A weapon has been recovered. Investigation continuing.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
2 Shot, 1 Dead on Chauncey Street (81st Precinct)
Friday, April 9, 2010
WANTED in Stabbing at Franklin Ave. Station (77th Precinct)
Saturday, April 3, 2010
UPDATE: Arrest in Recent Rape Cases (79th & 88th Precinct)
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From the Office of Council Member Letitia James, 4/3/10:
NYPD Makes Arrest In Relation To Recent Sexual Assaults
(Brooklyn, NY)- Council Member Letitia James commends the 79th and 88th Police Precincts on their swift arrest of the man who is believed to be responsible for two recent sexual assaults in Bedford-Stuyvesant and Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. The suspect was taken into police custody on Friday, April 1st.
The assaults, which took place on March 16th and March 23rd, were committed in the 'border area' between the 79th and 88th Police Precincts. Council Member James previously called for further undercover detail and general police presence in this area.
"I applaud both the 79th and 88th precincts for their joint efforts in bringing about a speedy arrest, though I remain concerned that this individual seemed to be conscious of the gap that exists in these few blocks between Bedford-Stuyvesant and Clinton Hill," said Council Member James. "It is clear that we must do what we can to prevent any similar occurrences, and I continue to call for more police presence throughout the district."
Burglary Suspect Caught (71st Precinct)
On Friday 4/2/10 at 2300 hours, police arrested a M/B/44 in connection with a series of burglaries that occurred within the confines of the 71st Precinct.
The details are as follows:
1) On Friday 3/19/10 at 0710 hours, the suspect entered 600 New York Avenue and removed property.
2) On Wednesday 3/24/10 at 2230 hours, the suspect entered 588 Brooklyn Avenue and removed property.
3) On Sunday 3/28/10 at 1730 hours, the suspect entered 1084 Nostrand Avenue and removed property.
4) On Tuesday 3/30/10 at 1600 hours, the suspect entered 527 Rogers Avenue and removed property.
5) On Wednesday 3/31/10 at 0330 hours, the suspect entered 580 Rogers Avenue and removed property.
6) On Wednesday 3/31/10 at 2000 hours, the suspect entered 618 Rogers Avenue and removed property.
7) On Thursday 4/1/10 at 2000 hours, the suspect entered 588 Midwood Street and removed property.
ARRESTED:
Michael Burnett M/B/44
91 Boerum Street
CHARGE: Burglary
Detectives developed information while investigating one of the burglaries which led them to a identify a possible suspect. Through their investigation they determined that the individual was wanted on an active warrant. On Friday 4/2/10 detectives located the suspect in front of 1137 Nostrand Avenue and arrested him on the outstanding warrant. At the time he was found to be in possession of burglars tools. After further investigation, the suspect was charged as listed above.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
WANTED: Rapist, Fulton & Franklin (88th & 79th Precincts)
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying an individual wanted in connection with 2 Sexual Assaults that took place in the confines of the 79 precinct.
The details are as follows:
On Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at approximately 0100 hours, in the vicinity of Fulton Street and Franklin Avenue, a F/B/56 was approached by the suspect who was armed with a firearm. The suspect took the victim to John Hancock Park where he sexually assaulted her and struck her on the head with the firearm causing a laceration. The suspect then fled the location on foot.
The suspect is described as follows:
M/B/unknown age, approximately 5'6", approximately 160 lbs. Black short hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a green baseball hat, a green military jacket, black boots and brown jeans.
***UPDATE 03-24-10***
A new case has been added to the incident that occurred on 03-16-10.
Incident #2 - On Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at approx. 1640 hrs in the vicinity of Franklin Ave. and Fulton St. in the confines of the 88 Pct. a F/B/42 was approached by the suspect who took the victim to an alley where he produced a firearm, struck her in the head, and then sexually assaulted the victim.
The suspect is a M/B/25-35, 5'8"-5'11", 160-180 lbs, and was wearing a green jacket, dark pants, and white sneakers.
See sketch and video.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers' website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.
All calls are strictly confidential.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Murdered on Madison Street (79th Precinct)
On Saturday, March 20, 2010, at approximately 0038 hours, in the vicinity of 354 Madison Street, confines of the 079 Precinct, police responded to a report of a male shot at location. Upon arrival, responding Officers found the victim, a M/B/27, shot in the chest. E.M.S. transported the victim to Woodhull Hospital where he was pronounced DOA. There are no arrests and the investigation is ongoing.
The D.O.A. has been identified as:
Randell Tyler, M/B/27
701 Gates Ave.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Mysterious Corpse Found at Schenck and Pitkin Aves. (75th Precinct)
The Medical Examiner has deemed this incident a homicide. The victim had sustained a gunshot wound to the head.
The New York City Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the victim in this homicide.
The victim is described as a male black, approximately 20 - 30 years of age, 5'7" tall, 120 lbs, with short dread locks and a capped front tooth. The victim was wearing blue jeans and white socks. He also had a black ink tattoo of a CROSS on his right shoulder.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident or the identity of the victim is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577 TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.CRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Shot to Death at Ingersoll Houses (88th Precinct)
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Teen Murdered in Walt Whitman Houses, Fort Greene (88th Precinct)
Saturday, February 27, 2010
MISSING from Midwood Street: Makeisha Allen, 13 (71st Precinct)
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating the following female reported MISSING from within the confines of the 71 Pct. Missing: Makeisha Allen,F/B/13
388 Midwood Street
The missing was last seen at her residence on 02/24/10 at approximately 0800 Hrs when she left for school. She is described as 5'7" and 120 lbs, with brown eyes and black medium length hair and was wearing black pants, black jacket and black boots.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577
All calls are strictly confidential.
WANTED for Home Invasion, East New York Ave (71st Precinct)
The New York City Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating the person seen in the attached photo in regards to a home invasion robbery that occurred on February 19, 2010 at approximately 1900 hrs at 728 East New York Avenue within the confines of the 71 Pct. The perpetrator approached the victim from behind, pushed her into her apartment, knocking her to the ground and struck her several times. The perpetrator then removed property from the victim's apartment.Perpetrator:
Tiasha Bannister, F/B/32
Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of the person in this photo is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1 800 577 TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
All calls are strictly confidential.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Killed on Macdonough Street (79th Precinct)
On 12-23-2010 at approx 0045 hours police responded to a 911 call of a male shot in front of 86 Macdonough Street in the confines of the 79 Pct. Upon arrival police discovered an unidentified M/B shot 2x in the torso. The victim was taken to Woodhull Hospital where he was pronounced DOA.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Killed on Troy Avenue (77th Precinct)
The victim is identified as
Ahmed Hoyt M/B/31 of 196-18 112th Ave Queens NY
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Killed on Lott Avenue (73rd Precinct)
On Thursday February 18, 2010 at approximately 0151 hours, inside of 250 Lott Avenue, apartment 2A, in the confines of the 73 Precinct, police responded to a call of an unconscious female. Upon arrival a F/B/25 was found with trauma to her head. EMS responded and pronounced DOA on the scene. There are no arrests at this time, the investigation is ongoing.
Deceased:
Michelle Fernandez, F/B/25
250 Lott Avenue, Apt. 2A
Arrested:
Stacey Strickland M/B/39
250 Lott Avenue, Apt. 2A
Charge: Murder2
Stabbed to Death on Saint Marks Ave (77th Precinct)
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Stabbed to Death Near Getty Station on Atlantic Ave. (81st Precinct)
Monday, February 15, 2010
WANTED for Rape: Shayquan Davis (71st Precinct)
***UPDATE*** 2/16/09 12:00 PM
Saturday, January 23, 2010
WANTED: Jalanea Smallwood (73rd Precinct)
Details are as follows:
On Sunday, December 13, 2009 at approximately 1435 hours in front of 215 Legion Street, a M/B/24 was STABBED in his stomach during a dispute with a F/B/22, known to him. The victim was transported to Kings County Hospital where he was treated and listed in stable condition. The suspect fled the location.
The suspect is identified as Jalanea Smallwood, a F/B/22 she is approximately 5'2" tall, 125 lbs.
Anyone with information in regards to this assault is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS. The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Website WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
Shot to Death on Montauk Ave. (75th Precinct)
DOA: Phillip Ayodele, 1723 Union street
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
WANTED: Mugger, Clark Street Station (84th Precinct)
The suspect approached the F/B/13 victim and asked for her personal property. The victim and the suspect had a physical altercation resulting in the suspect ripping the victim's clothes and attempting to sexually assault her. The suspect fled at the Clark St. Station with the victim's personal property.
The suspect is a M/B/20-30, 5'10", and is of meduim built.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers' website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.
All calls are strictly confidential.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Teen Murdered on Flushing Ave. (79th Precinct)
On Monday January 18, 2010 at approximately 1426 hrs. police responded to the F/O 546 Flushing Avenue within the confines of the 79th Pct. in regards to a report of a person shot. Upon arrival of police it was determined that a M/B/18 was shot 2X in the chest by a unknown male. The victim was transported to Woodhull Hospital by EMS where he was pronounced DOA at 1501 hrs. The investigation is ongoing at this time. The identification of the victim is pending proper family notification.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Crown Heights Robberies May be Bias Crime (71st & 77th Precinct)
The incidents are as follows:
1) On Saturday January 2, 2010 at approximately 1820 hours in front of 1500 President Street, in the confines of the 71 Precinct, a M/W/15 was approached by two male blacks who demanded his money. The victim ran from the location with no property removed, no injuries were reported.
2) On Saturday January 2, 2010 at approximately 1821 hours in front of 1507 President Street, in the confines of the 71 Precinct, a M/W/27 was approached by two male blacks, one armed with a firearm, who demanded his property. The suspects fled before any property was removed, no injuries were reported.
3) On Saturday January 2, 2010 at approximately 1835 hours, in the vicinity of Montgomery Street and Albany Avenue, in the confines of the 71 Precinct, a M/W/25 was followed into his building by two male blacks. As the victim was entering his apartment, one of the suspects pulled out a firearm and the suspects forced their way into his apartment. The suspects removed an undetermined amount of cash and fled the location, no injuries were reported.
4) On Saturday January 2, 2010 at approximately 2025 hours, at the corner of St. John's Place and Utica Avenue, in the confines of the 77 Precinct, a M/W/35 was approached by two male blacks who demanded his property. The victim pushed one of the suspects and was then struck on the side face. The suspects then left the scene. No firearm was displayed and no property was removed. The victim refused medical attention.
5) On Saturday January 2, 2010 at approximately 2035 hours, in front of 1441 St. John's Place, in the confines of the 77 Precinct, a M/W/35 was approached by two male blacks who grabbed his waistband and started searching his pockets. A cell phone and cash were removed from the victim. No firearm was displayed. The victim sustained no injury.
6) On Wednesday January 6, 2010 at approx 1130 hours in the V/O of Montgomery Street and Kingston Ave in the confines of the 71 Pct two M/B's armed with a handgun attempted to gain entry into the victim's (F/42) apartment. The perps fled the location without gaining entry.
Perp #1 is described as M/B 18-20 approx 6'0 tall
Perp#2 is described as M/B 18-20 approx 5'8 tall
See Sketch of perp # 2 and Video
Anyone with information regarding any of these incidents is asked to call the New York City Police Department's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS.
Citizens can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers web site at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or texting their tips to 274637 (crimes) then enter TIP577.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
HANGED inside a Station House (73rd Precinct)
On 12-19-09 at approx 1847 hours inside of 1470 East New York Ave(73 Pct SH) a F/B/32 was found hanging in a holding cell. She was taken to Brookdale Hospital where she was pronounced DhOA.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Teen Murdered on Hampton Place (77th Precinct)
Deceased:
Darrell Gresham, M/B/18
44 Hampton Place
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Murdered on DeKalb Avenue (81st Precinct)
On Sunday 12/13/2009 at approx 0330 hours police responded to a 911 call of a male shot inside of 1089 Dekalb Avenue in the confines of the 81 Precinct. Upon arrival police discovered a M/B/22 who was shot multiple times. The victim was transported to Kings County Hospital and pronounced DOA at approx 0730 hours at KCH.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Shot Dead on Belmont Ave. (73rd Precinct)
On Saturday, 12/12/2009, at approximately 0102 hours at 113 Belmont Avenue, within the confines of the 073 Precinct, police responded to a call of a MALE SHOT at the location. Upon arrival, police discovered an unconscious and unresponsive M/B/24 lying i/f/o the location with a gunshot wound to the back. EMS responded to the scene and removed the aided to Brookdale Hospital where he was pronounced DOA at 0140. No arrests have been made at this time. The investigation is ongoing. The identity of the DOA is pending proper family notification.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Shot to Death, Belmont & Fountain Aves. (75th Precinct)
On Friday, 10-30-09 at approximately 2300 hours at the c/o Belmont and Fountain Avenues, within the confines of the 75 Precinct, Police responded to a call of a MALE SHOT. Upon arrival, Police observed a M/H/35 with a gunshot wound to the upper leg. EMS responded and transported the victim to Brookdale Hospital where at approximately 2320 hours he was PRONOUNCED DOA. There are no arrest(s) at this time. The identity of the DOA is pending proper family notification. The Investigation is ongoing.




