Guilty Verdicts in Attack on a Crown Heights Family

By MICHAEL WILSON
NY Times


Two men accused of breaking into a Crown Heights apartment in 2007 and terrorizing a family during a robbery were convicted of sex abuse, robbery, assault and other charges on Monday [June 27, 2011] after a trial that lasted seven weeks in State Supreme Court in Brooklyn.


Justin Harris, 28, and Glendon Jackson,23, broke into the home on Sterling Place in the early morning hours of Aug. 30, 2007, with a third man, DeShawn Owens, 28, according to testimony from several victims. Mr. Jackson was convicted of rape; he attacked a 43-year-old mother and her 17-year-old daughter in a bathroom while another daughter, 5, looked on.

Full story here.

Murdered on Kosciuszko Street (79th Precinct)

On Monday June 27th, 2011 at approx. 2108 hours, police responded to a 911 call of a male shot at the F/O 62 Kosciuszko Street, in the confines of the 79th precinct.

Upon arrival, police observed the victim (M/B/24) with one (1x) gunshot wound to the head.

EMS responded and pronounced the victim DOA at the scene. There are no arrest(s) at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

DOA:
George Lee Jr, M/B/25
62 Kosciuszko Street

MISSING: Ariel Pitter (71st Precinct)

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating the following missing male who resides within the confines of the 71st Precinct.
 The missing male is identified as:


Ariel Pitter, M/B/15


345 Montgomery St, Apt #A5

Ariel Pitter was last seen at 1671 Flatbush Ave on Sunday, June 26th, 2011 at approximately 1838 hours.

He is described as being 5'2", 120 lbs., with brown eyes and black hair and eye glasses.
 He was last seen wearing a red baseball cap, blue jeans, blue and gray striped shirt, wearing a knapsack style book bag.

Anyone with information in regards to this missing person 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 call are strictly confidential.

WANTED for Murder of Teen on Pacific Street (77th Precinct)

In regards to the murder of Darrell Smith, the New York City Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating the following individual wanted in connection with this incident.

Orpheus Nelson, M/B/18


1783 Pacific Street 2nd Fl.

Teen Stabbed to Death on Pacific Street (77th Precinct)

On Tuesday June 21, 2011 at 2244 hours, police responded to a 911 call of an aided male located at 1785 Pacific Street, within the confines of the 77 Precinct. Upon arrival, responding officers observed the victim (M/B/17) with multiple stab wounds to the torso. EMS responded and transported the male to Kings County hospital where he was pronounced DOA. There are no arrest(s) at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

DOA:Darell Smith, M/B/17
808 Park Avenue

Teenager Beaten by Gang Dies (75th Precinct)

On Monday, June 6, 2011 at approximately 2228 hrs at the corner of Van Siclen Ave and Wortman Ave, within the confines of the 75 Pct, Police responded to a 911 call of a male being assaulted. Upon arrival, responding Officers discovered the victim, a M/B/17, unconscious and unresponsive. EMS also responded to the scene and transported the victim to Brookdale Hospital where on Friday, June 17, 2011 he succumb to his injuries. An ongoing investigation has determined that the victim was chased to the corner then beaten by a group of approximately 10 male blacks. There are no arrests.

Victim:

Johnny Santiago, M/B/17

578 Williams Avenue 2F

Murder on Saint Marks Ave. (73rd Precinct)

On June 12, 2011 at approx 1812 hours police responded to a 911 call of a male shot in front of 1505 St. Mark's Avenue in the confines of the 73 Pct. Upon arrival police discovered an unidentified M/B shot in the head. The victim was pronounced DOA at the scene.

Persuant to an ongoing investigation, the following person has been arrested in regards to this incident:

Ronald McMikle, M/B/57
1886 Bergen St 1st Fl.
Charges: Murder, CPW

Identity of victim is pending proper family notification.

WANTED: Muggers, Winthrop Station (71st Precinct)

The New York City Police Department is asking the public's assistance in identifying the suspects wanted for a robbery, in transit, within the confines of the 71 Pct. Details are as follows:On Tuesday, June 11, 2011 at approximately 1155 hrs the victim, a M/W/21, was in the Winthrop Street station of the #2 line when the suspects approached him, punched him, removed his iPad and telephone and fled the location. The victim refused medical attention at the scene.Both suspects are described as M/B/17-19, 5'10"
Anyone with information in regards to this robbery 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.

Murdered on Adkins Avenue (75th Precinct)

On June 9, 2011 at 1655 hours police responded to a 911 call of a male stabbed inside of 391A Adkins Avenue, within the confines of the 75 Pct. Upon arrival police observed a M/B/23 stabbed (1x) in the abdomen. The victim was transported to Brookdale Hospital where he was pronounced DOA.


The identification of the DOA is:
Sharrod Youmans, M/B/23


391A Adkins Ave
Pursuant to an ongoing investigation, a F/B/17 is in custody in regards to the above incident with charges pending.

TONIGHT: Meet to Stop the Violence at 6pm, Park Place & Troy Ave.

Join us June 3rd, 2011 at 6:00 pm on Park Place and Troy Avenue for the S.O.S. (Save Our Streets) 72 Hours Response to the RECENT SHOOTING (HOMICIDE) of a 14 year old teen(male). Killed blocks away from his home.

14-Year-Old Murdered on Park Place (77th Precinct)

On June 1, 2011 at approximately 2035 hours, police responded to a 911 call of a male shot in front of 1250 Park Place within the confines of the 77 Pct. Upon arrival, police discovered a M/B/14 who was shot one time in the head. EMS responded and transported the victim to Kings County Hospital where he was pronounced DOA.


The victim is identified as:

Tyrek O'Hara-Morris,  M/B/14


959 St. Mark's Avenue, Apt. 4B


There are no arrests at this time and the investigation is ongoing.

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Brooklyn teen shot to death just blocks from his home while walking with his friends: cops


By Matthew Nestel

NY DAILY NEWS

A 14-year-old Brooklyn boy was shot to death just blocks from his home, police said Thursday.

Tyrek O'Hara-Morris took a bullet in the head about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday as he walked with pals in Crown Heights, cops said.

"He was just out with friends," his mother Althea O'Hara said. "It was a nice, hot summer day."

Tyrek was taken to Kings County Hospital but could not be saved. No arrests have been made.

Police sources said the youth, who attended Automotive High School in Fort Greene, had been arrested several times in the past for fighting.

One young man said he ran to help after gunshots rang out.

"I heard 'pop-pop' when I was on the corner up the street. I ran over and there was a crowd around him," he said.

Relatives said although Tyrek had gotten into some trouble in the streets, he had good heart and came from a strong, caring family.

"We all tried hard to intervene and let him know to try to be on the right path," said his aunt Constance O'Hara-Budd, a teacher from Valley Stream, L.I.
"Normally when these things happen, you hear people come on the news and they say, 'Oh, my son was good kid,' but he was a good kid."

Tyrek's mother said her son was set to travel to England to spend the summer with his father in Bristol.

"He was looking forward to this summer," she said. "He was finally going to spend the summer with his father. This was going to be a new beginning for him."

Murder at Weeksville Houses (77th Precinct)

On Monday, May 30th, 2011 at 0511 hours, police responded to a call of shots fired in the vicinity of Pacific Street and Schenectdy Avenue. Upon arrival, an unresponsive M/B/37 was discovered in front of 1650 Pacific Street, the victim of two gunshot wounds, one to the left arm region and one to the left side of his head.
EMS responded and removed aided to King County Hospital, where he was pronounced DOA at 0553 hours. There are no arrests at this time and the investigation is ongoing.

The deceased is identified as:


Kareem Russell,  M/B/37


DOB: 11/03/73


1595 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Brooklyn handyman found shot in the head a block from his home

BY Henrick Karoliszyn AND Lukas I. Alpert

NY DAILY NEWS

Originally Published:Monday, May 30th 2011, 10:01 AM

Updated: Tuesday, May 31st 2011, 10:32 AM

A Brooklyn handyman died early Monday after being shot in the head while riding his bike a block from his house, cops said.

Kareem Russell, 37, was found lying in front of a building on Pacific St. near Schenectady Ave. in Crown Heights a little after 5 a.m., police said.

He was shot once in the left arm and once on the left side of his head.

Russell was taken to Kings County Hospital where he died a short time later.

No arrests have been made.

Relatives said Russell was the father of an 8-year-old boy and 5-year-old girl and worked as a handyman, doing plumbing and electrical work for a living.

"He was a family guy," said his 25-year-old sister, who would not give her name. "He was a good person. He was very kind. He had a good sense of humor."

Russell's aunt, who also would not give her name, said she suspected he was just in the wrong place at the the wrong time.

"He was like my son," she said. "He was a good kid. He would do anything for anybody."

"I don't know what happened. I wish it didn't," she said.

lalpert@nydailynews.com

Teen Killed on Halsey Street (83rd Precinct)

On May 28, 2011 at approx 0105 hours police responded to a 911 call of a male shot at Halsey Street and Broadway in the confines of the 83 Pct. Upon arrival police discovered a M/B/19 shot 1x in the head and 1x in the chest. He was transported to Woodhull Hospital where he was pronounced DOA.


The DOA is identified as


Derrick Bethea M/B/19 of 367 Marion Street Brooklyn NY

WANTED for Shooting on a Bus in Bushwick (83rd Precinct)

The New York City Police Department is asking the public's assistance in identifying the suspect wanted for a shooting within the confines of the 83 Pct. Details are as follows:

On Wednesday May 18, 2011 at approximately 1640 hours police responded to a 911 call of a male shot on a NYC MTA Bus (B60) at Stanhope St and Central Ave. Upon arrival, responding officers discovered the victim, a M/B/18 shot 1x in the torso. EMS responded to the location and transported the victim to Elmhurst Hospital where he is listed in stable condition.

The suspect is described as M/B/18 wearing a light blue Holister sweatshirt

Anyone with information in regards to this shooting 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.

Killed on Gates Ave. (79th Precinct)

On Thursday, May 19, 2011 at approximately 2333 hours in front of 425 Gates Avenue, within the confines of the 79 Precinct, police responded to a 911 call of a male shot. Upon arrival, responding Officers discovered the victim, a M/B/24, shot in the torso. EMS also responded to the location and transported the victim to Woodhull Hospital where he was pronounced DOA. There are no arrests and the investigation is ongoing.

The deceased is identified as:
Kwasiada Crevelle,  M/B/24

 

The arrested is identified as: Marell Walker, M/B/24

 

Charges:
Murder 2nd degree
Criminal Possession Weapon 2nd degree

88th Pct Community Council Meeting May 17

You are cordially invited to attend the

88th Precinct Community and Youth Council Meeting on

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

LOCATION: French Speaking Baptist Church

209 Clermont Avenue

Enter on the corner of

Vanderbilt and Willoughby Avenues

TIME:  7:00 PM

Light refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, concerns or need assistance please

feel free to contact Community Affairs Police Officers at

(718) 636-6526.

BRING A NEIGHBOR

Shot to Death on Ralph Ave. (81st Precinct)

On Wednesday May 11, 2011 at approximately 0033 hours police responded to a 911 call of a male shot at 234 Ralph Avenue in the confines of the 81st Precinct. Upon arrival, responding officers observed a M/B/23 with gunshot wounds to the head and lower back. EMS responded and pronounced the male DOA at the scene. There are no arrest(s) at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

The deceased has been identified as: Rashad Baucom, M/B/23

175 Ardslery Loop

WANTED for March Murder on Sterling Place (77th Precinct)

On Sunday, March 13, 2011 at approximately 1949 hours, police responded to a report of shots fired inside 709 Sterling Place, in the confines of the 77 Precinct.  Upon arrival officers found a M/B/30 shot twice in the chest, unconscious and unresponsive.  Two unknown suspects fled on foot in an unknown direction.  EMS also responded and transported the victim to Kings County Hospital, where he was pronounced DOA. 

*****Update Friday, May 6, 2011 ****************

The Victim has been identified:

Joseph Battle

625 Sterling Ave 1R

The New York City Police Department is asking the public's assistance in identifying two individuals wanted for questioning in regards to the above homicide.

Person #1: M/B/20's, 5'9", thin build wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt.

Person #2: F/H wearing a blue shirt, blue pants.

Anyone with information in regards to this homicide 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.

Murder in the Sumner Houses (79th Precinct)

On Thursday May 5, 2011 at approximately 1833 hours police responded to a 911 call reporting a male shot at the front of 896 Park Avenue (Sumner Houses) within the confines of the 79 precinct. Upon arrival of police they discovered the victim (M/B/35) shot in the torso, EMS responded to the location and transported the victim to Woodhull Hospital where he was pronounced DOA. There are no arrests at this time and the investigation is ongoing.

The victim has been identified as;

Otis Scott, M/B/35

100-22 Avenue L

WANTED for the Murder of Willie Kirkland on Fulton Street (75th Precinct)

The New York City Police Department is asking the public's assistance in identifying three individuals in regard to the homicide of Willie Kirkland on April 24, 2011. (Details are here).

In the following surveillance photo, the three individuals are labeled as follows:

Person #1 is listed as a suspect and is wanted for the shooting death of Willie Kirkland.

Person #2 was with the suspect and is wanted for questioning in regards to the homicide.

Person #3 was also with the suspect and was involved in a verbal altercation with the victim prior to the homicide and is wanted for questioning.

Anyone with information in regards to this homicide 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.