A 63-year-old man was found dead across from Commodore Barry Park early Saturday morning.
This week's crime news and reports from Brooklyn and Queens.
Incident occurred on May 28.
A burglar can impersonated utility companies like Con Ed, delivery companies like UPS or FedEx, and construction companies such as plumbing or electrical contractors.
The call comes after 23-year-old Antonio Wilson was shot and killed last Friday night on Myrtle and Grand avenues.
Both incidents occurred around 10 p.m. on Washington Avenue between Gates and Greene avenues. It is unclear whether they are related.
Kevon Brown, 30, of Lenox Road, was arrested and charged in connection with a shoot-out Sunday afternoon just a few blocks from Prospect Park.
Kane Cooper, 17, was arrested and charged with attempted murder in the 2nd degree, assault, criminal use of a firearm and reckless endangerment.
According to tests performed locally, the letter contained material that "preliminarily indicated the presence of ricin," a highly toxic poison.
Nicole Yates last seen on May 25 at her Bedford Avenue home.
Suggestions from the NYPD to keep your home safe while you're away.
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The woman was jogging when someone grabbed her by the throat, causing her to black out.
"In an abundance of caution," NYPD increases coverage of British consulate, military recruiting stations and other locations in the city.
The incident occurred at Target on May 17.
Honorees include members of NYPD who protect Windsor Terrace, Ditmas Park, Kensington and Prospect Heights.
Judge Shira Scheindlin criticized the effectiveness of the practice as a deterrent of criminal behavior.
Street shelter employee strangled, thieves make off with pants.
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Also: woman stabbed in neck by "friend" after arguing over money.
Woman with child tries to rob deli, many tries to rob cabbie with syringe.
Emmanuel Egbunike, 43, was found with 20 drivers licenses from three different states, all with his photo on them, and 289 Social Security numbers.
With her young child in tow, Yvette Ray, 23, allegedly stole a taser, cake and Sunny Delight from Ten Star Deli on May 2.
Zanora Meeks, 18, was last seen at 9:30 a.m. on Tues., April 30 in a Clinton Avenue home located near Lafayette Avenue.
The report also showed a 43 percent reduction in the number of weapons recovered
Electronics, cars, and credit cards targeted by crooks in the past week.
The NYPD is looking for a man who entered Salva Vida restaurant, showed he had a gun and demanded money.
Binland Lee, 22, was killed Sunday morning when a fire engulfed her Allston home.
Incident occurred at the Joint on Myrtle Avenue.
Incident occurred on April 17 while the student was filming.
Incident occurred on April 19 at Human Resources Administration on Clermont Avenue.
Study will help agencies better understand the risks posed by airborne contaminants if they were to ever be dispersed in the atmosphere and in the City’s subway system.
Incident occured on April 18 at the Lafayette Avenue store.
Video shows suspects entering the Seventh Ave. station.
Tiffany Ortiz, 13, was last seen at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 20.
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