A New York man jumped to his death from atop a 17-story hotel on Saturday after his young daughter was found dead at the home of his estranged wife. According to the New York Post, Mohammad Torabi was found dead at about 1:20 p.m. on the ground near the Renaissance New York Hotel 57 in …
The Chinese immigrant accused of stabbing very young babies along with adults at an unauthorized daycare is offering an unusual defense from behind bars. As CrimeOnline previously reported, 52-year-old Yu Fen Wang was allegedly armed with a knife and meat cleaver when she began slashing individuals inside the illegal facility being operated out of a …
Authorities in New York City say a 35-year-old assistant coach for the Wake Forest University basketball team was arrested on suspicion of assault after he allegedly punched a man who later died of his injuries. According to The New York Times, police say Jamill Jones was engaged in a physical altercation with the victim, 35-year-old …
A stand-up comedian in town from Florida is facing charges in connection with an alleged rape attempt in New York City last week. As CrimeOnline previously reported, video of the Queens, New York, attack was released in an attempt to identify the suspect. The incident occurred early Friday morning, ending after the alleged victim was …
Authorities in New York City say a local police sergeant was arrested on suspicion of shooting a romantic rival in the face on a sidewalk in Brooklyn earlier this week. According to the New York Post, a man identified as 40-year-old off-duty New York Police Sgt. Ritchard Blake is seen apparently shooting another individual, who …
Two brothers in Queens, New York, reportedly killed a burglar who broke into their home early Monday by beating him with a baseball bat and stabbing him to death. According to the New York Post, the 26-year-old suspect initially attempted to break into the Williamson Avenue home by knocking on the door and pushing past …
A New York woman faces criminal charges including attempted murder, burglary and assault in connection to a poisoning more than a year ago. According to reports, 42-year-old Viktoria Nasyrova, a Russian living in Brooklyn, is accused of poisoning a woman with a tampered cheesecake with the intention of assuming her identity as well as numerous …
Friends and family of an aspiring model found dead on the island of Jamaica last week are facing roadblocks in their pursuit of answers. According to WCBS, 26-year-old Desiree Gibbon’s mother, Andrea, revealed that the family’s planned flight to retrieve the victim’s body was cancelled, marking the latest setback in their search for answers. “My …
A teacher in New York is facing allegations that he used his position and educational funds to pay for gifts and expenses in exchange for sex from a teenage girl. According to the New York Post, 56-year-old Martin Howfield taught Spanish at North Queens Community High School, where he allegedly offered an internship to the …
Just hours after a suspected terrorist killed eight people and injured many more after driving into a crowd in Manhattan, witnesses of an incident in the neighboring New York City borough of Queens thought they were watching a similar attack play out Tuesday night. According to the New York Daily News, at around 8:20 p.m., …
A Queens, New York, man accused of stealing more than 100 cellphones from attendees at Coachella was reportedly caught after festivalgoers located their phones using their “Find My iPhone” application. The New York Post reported that Reinaldo De Jesus Henao, 36, is believed to have done most of his dirty work Friday night at the Sahara Tent. Indio …
