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.

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.

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.

2 Shot, 1 Dead on Chauncey Street (81st Precinct)

On Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at approximately 0001 hours, in front of 120 Chauncey Street, in the confines of the 081 Precinct, police responded to a radio run of shots fired at location. Upon arrival police found two (2) males shot. Victim #1 a M/H/24, was shot 1X to the head and was pronounced D.O.A. at the scene by E.M.S. Victim #2 a M/B/36 was shot 1X to his right arm and was transported by E.M.S. to Kings County Hospital in stable condition. No arrests at this time. Investigation ongoing.

WANTED in Stabbing at Franklin Ave. Station (77th Precinct)

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the following individual wanted for questioning in regards to the following incident:

On 04/03/10 at 0522 hrs, inside of the Franklin Ave Subway Station, in the confines of the 77 Pct, a M/B/28 was waiting on the South Bound platform when he was stabbed several (during an argument) times by a M/B with a knife. The suspect fled the scene. No weapon has been recovered. The victim was removed to Kings County Hospital in stable condition with stab wounds to the torso and upper body.

M/B/20-25 approx 6'0 185 lbs with braids. He was wearing a white tank top, black jeans, black sneakers a black hooded sweatshirt and a black doo-rag

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.

UPDATE: Arrest in Recent Rape Cases (79th & 88th Precinct)

******Update 04/03/2010 0315 hours******

The following suspect was arrested and charged in regards to the above investigation:

Dupree Nicholson, M/B/26

75 Hanson Place

Charges: Rape, Criminal Sex Act, Assault, Robbery

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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.