A group of NYPD officers of Russian and Ukrainian descent has launched a citywide campaign to help Ukrainians after Russia's unprovoked invasion.Looking to help the people of Ukraine?
— NYPD 9th Precinct (@NYPD9Pct) March 2, 2022
Humanitarian aid is now being collected at your local precincts. Please only donate the items listed below before March 11, 2022. pic.twitter.com/TBgAHEYcjX
Saturday, March 5, 2022
9th Precinct collecting medical supplies for Ukraine humanitarian relief
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Cops searching for dapper gun-toting suspect who robbed the Villager Smoke Shop
Police say the suspect first asked about some products before showing the store worker a pistol and threatening to kill him.
The suspect stole the employee's phone and headphones along with about $700 from the register, police said.
The suspect is described as approximately 6-2, with a light complexion, thin build, with black hair. He was last seen wearing a black facemask, a dark dress jacket, a gray dress vest, a white dress shirt, gray pants and black shoes.
WANTED for A Robbery at 445 East 9 Street . #Manhattan @NYPD9pct on 1/1/22 @ 9:15 PM an individual approached employee and displayed a black and silver colored firearm and demanded property and money. Reward up to $3500Seen them? Call 1-800-577-TIPS Calls are CONFIDENTIAL! pic.twitter.com/daxu8HOPOr
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) January 3, 2022
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Driver fleeing police charged in the hit-and-run death of delivery worker on Houston Street
NYPD officers attempted to pull Cowan over for speeding and committing other traffic violations as he drove his Subaru Outback eastbound on East Houston Street ... Cowan led the police officers on a high-speed chase, weaved through traffic, and drove through a red light at the corner of East Houston and Clinton Streets, where he struck Ullah — who was riding his bicycle north on Clinton Street — and then fled the scene.
As Streetsblog previously reported, a police chase preceded the collision, though the NYPD declined to comment on the case.
Ullah is reportedly one of 13 delivery workers who have died this year in NYC — with at least 10 in crashes while on the job.
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr. said this in a statement from this past Thursday:
"Today we remember Borkot Ullah, a young immigrant and workers' rights advocate who worked tirelessly to support his family here in New York City and in Bangladesh. Food delivery workers have one of the most dangerous jobs in the City thanks to reckless drivers who tear through our streets. We are committed to ensuring accountability for drivers that kill or injure cyclists and pedestrians ..."
Friday, October 22, 2021
Report: Police shoot at man threatening people with a knife on Houston and the Bowery
Starting around 8:40 a.m., the unhinged man cut a bizarre path from outside the Butcher's Daughter, a cafe on Kenmare St., to the Bowery and then to the corner of Elizabeth and Grand Sts., cops said. He allegedly threatened to stab people along the way.
Cops found the man at the corner of Houston St. and Bowery. Officers first shot the man with a Taser, but it didn't work, police said. A cop from the 9th Precinct fired off one shot as officers tried to subdue the man, but no one was hit.The suspect was taken into custody without further incident.
Friday, October 1, 2021
Police looking for suspect who assaulted an Uber driver on 14th and 3rd
🚨WANTED for ASSAULT: On 8/28/21 at 3:05 AM, in front of 203 E 14 St in Manhattan, this individual struck a 45-year-old Uber driver in the face with a cellphone causing a seriously physical injury to his left eye. Have any info? DM @NYPDTips or call them at 800-577-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/Wt4RIDqlve
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) September 30, 2021
Monday, September 13, 2021
Reports: Police arrest suspect in string of groping attacks, including 3 in the East Village
Monday, August 16, 2021
The NYPD is collecting donations for earthquake victims in Haiti
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Police seeking possible witness to last week's homicide on 1st Avenue
The 9th Precinct has released the photo of a woman they'd like to question regarding the homicide investigation of Marvin Bellamy last week on First Avenue.Have you see this individual? We would like to speak to her in regards to a homicide that occurred on 07/14/21 in front of 130 1 avenue . pic.twitter.com/sVIltqI8IZ
— NYPD 9th Precinct (@NYPD9Pct) July 22, 2021
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
NYPD IDs person of interest in 1st Avenue homicide
The @NYPDnews account today released these images of a person of interest wanted for questioning in connection to the homicide of a 37-year-old man found on First Avenue early last Wednesday morning... According to published reports, 37-year-old Marvin Bellamy, who lived in the Frederick Douglass Houses on the Upper West Side, was found with a puncture wound to his chest on First Avenue near the McDonald's between Sixth Street and Seventh Street. He reportedly died later at Mount Sinai Beth Israel.🚨WANTED for QUESTIONING in regard to a HOMICIDE: Do you know this guy? On 7/14/21 at approx 6:00 AM, at 1 Ave and East 6 St in Manhattan, a 37-year-old male was found deceased with a puncture wound to his chest. Any info? DM @NYPDTips, or anonymously call them at 800-577-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/JK03h6gAea
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) July 20, 2021
A week into the ongoing investigation, police did not disclose a possible motive for the stabbing, or the circumstances leading up to the deadly attack.
Police sources also did not known of any possible connection between Bellamy and the person of interest, whose image was captured by a nearby security camera on the day of the incident.
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Hate crime arrest made in assault of Asian woman on Astor Place
The NYPD said they arrested 27-year-old Erick Deoliveira last evening. He has been charged with a hate crime assault and criminal mischief as a hate crime, per ABC 7.APPREHENDED and charged with a HATE CRIME. @NYPDDetectives @NYPD109Pct @NYPD9Pct https://t.co/dRBgyhxQNw
— NYPD Hate Crimes (@NYPDHateCrimes) March 22, 2021
Monday, March 22, 2021
Hate crime assault of Asian woman reported on Astor Place
WANTED for HATE CRIME ASSAULT : On Sunday March 21, 2021 @ 11:37 A.M. in the vicinity of 51 Astor Pl. @nypd9pct during an Anti-Asian Violence Protest , a protester carrying anti violence sign was approached by a male suspect and assaulted . Any info call us @ 800-577-TIPS pic.twitter.com/FBMxOdvqgd
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) March 22, 2021
The latest incident in a surge of attacks on Asian New Yorkers occurred at Astor Place, after an unidentified man approached the woman, asked for her protest sign, then stomped on it, according to police. When she asked why he did that, the man allegedly punched her in the face twice, then fled into a nearby subway station.
The 37-year-old victim suffered a cuts and bruising to her lip, and a sprained ankle while trying to chase the assailant.
Rita Chan, an East Village resident who saw the aftermath of the confrontation, said the attack happened in full view of the woman's young daughter. "You could see she was just numb. At one point, a woman approached her and gave her a cookie," Chan told Gothamist. "As soon she saw her mom being put on the gurney, that’s when she started crying. It was heartbreaking."
Sunday, March 21, 2021
Report: Hate crime investigation on Allen Street as 66-year-old Asian man assaulted
According to the Post:Since this morning, Detectives @NYPDHateCrimes have been investigating the following: On March 20, 2021 at 8:55 AM, at 196 Allen St, a 66-year-old Asian male was approached by a male who yelled at him and then struck him in the face. See pics. Call or DM @NYPDTips with any info. pic.twitter.com/3dXYni2BEq
— NYPD Hate Crimes (@NYPDHateCrimes) March 21, 2021
The unsuspecting victim parked his car in front of 196 Allen St., near Houston Street, around 9 a.m. and was checking to make sure he was in a legal spot when the attack occurred, an NYPD spokesman said.The police and witnesses described the suspect as homeless. Witness Kat Lam told the paper:
"The homeless man started charging after the elderly gentleman, saying things like, 'If I ever see you around here again, I'm gonna beat your ass.' And, 'I'm just going to beat your ass right now,'" Lam recalled. "He just socked him right in the face, right above the eye. You could tell that this older man was in complete shock. He was just frozen."The Post reports that the NYPD has recorded a 1,300 percent increase in anti-Asian hate crimes during the pandemic.
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
NYPD reps to brief Community Board 3 on the activity around 3rd Street and Avenue C
Friday, February 19, 2021
Mid-morning snow photo break
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Report: Man shot and killed last night on Avenue C and 3rd Street
Thursday, January 14, 2021
NYPD looking for suspects in brutal daytime mugging on 3rd Street at 1st Avenue
Anyone with information that could help in the investigation is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). You may also submit tips online. All calls are strictly confidential.🚨WANTED for a ROBBERY: On 01/13/21 at approx. 12:42 PM, in the vicinity of 1st Ave and East 3 Street. The suspects punched the 29 year old male victim multiple times about the body. Any info call or DM NYPDTips at 800-577-TIPS. Reward up to $2,500. @NYPDShea @NYPDDetectives pic.twitter.com/ivLOQB4UUo
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) January 14, 2021
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Report: Officer in violent arrest on Avenue D resigns ahead of departmental trial
[Screengrab from video taken by Daquan Owens]
Garcia and his partners originally approached a man and a woman outside the corner deli on Ninth Street and Avenue D over a lack of social distancing, police officials previously said. This encounter reportedly led to an arrest on marijuana and weapons charges.
As seen in a widely circulated video shot by a witness, Garcia, who was not in uniform, then walked toward several bystanders, including Donni Wright, a nearby resident who works for the NYCHA. Police officials originally defended Wright, who they said took a "fighting stance," which led Garcia to shout the n-word and brandish a taser before wrestling him to the ground and kneeling on his head. (See top image.)
Social justice activists and local elected officials have pointed out the similar tactics in this arrest with that of now-former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who knelt on the neck of George Floyd for more than eight minutes before he died on May 25.
Wright was arrested and was initially charged with assaulting an officer, menacing, resisting arrest, obstructing governmental administration and disorderly conduct. The charges were later deferred by the DA's office. Wright has filed a $50 million lawsuit against the city.
In late May, The New York Times reported that the officers involved would face disciplinary charges.
While Garcia had been investigated by Internal Affairs, with a recommendation that departmental charges be filed, police officials never provided any updates or offered clarity on why further actions were taking so long.
Local community leaders and elected officials gathered in late August to demand action against Garcia.
"The fact that this police officer resigned is important, but what's really important here is that he be criminally prosecuted, convicted and sent to jail for what he did," attorney Sanford Rubenstein, who's representing Wright in a civil lawsuit, told Gothamist.
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office has opened an investigation and interviewed Wright about the incident, but has not filed charges, nearly six months later. A spokesperson for the office declined to comment on the investigation.
In a statement, PBA President Pat Lynch said that Garcia was left "holding the bag" for the failures of City Hall and NYPD leadership.
Previously on EV Grieve:
• In aftermath of Avenue D arrests, pols want answers from city on how social distancing is being enforced
• Investigation for excessive force demanded after social-distancing arrests on Avenue D
• Caravan protest on Avenue C addresses racial bias and police violence in social-distancing arrests
Saturday, August 29, 2020
NYPD searching for suspects in 2 elevator muggings along 1st Avenue
The NYPD has released information about a suspect wanted in connection to a robbery on an elevator last Saturday afternoon.
According to the NYPD, the man followed a 44-year-old woman into an elevator on First Avenue and Third Street (presumably Village View). As the doors closed, the man pulled out what looks like a screwdriver and demanded her wallet.
He reportedly took $100 from the wallet and handed it back to the woman.
🚨WANTED🚨for a ROBBERY @ 1st Avenue and East 3rd Street #EastVillage #Manhattan @NYPD9pct on 8/22/20 @ 4:14PM 💰Reward up to $2500🕶Seen him? Know who he is?☎️Call 1-800-577-TIPS or DM us!📞Calls are CONFIDENTIAL! #YourCityYourCall @NYPDShea @NYPDDetectives @NYPDChiefofDept pic.twitter.com/TOe8yeortL
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) August 27, 2020
In separate incident on Wednesday, a man tore off a gold necklace — valued at $2,000 — from the neck off an 86-year-old woman while she waited for an elevator at Peter Cooper Village on First Avenue. The Daily News has more details here.
🚨WANTED🚨for Robbery August 26, 2020 at 1:46PM, 1st Ave/Cooper Rd, Manhattan @NYPD13PCT.💰💰 up to $2500👀Seen him?Know who he is?📞Call 1-800-577-TIPS or📲DM us!☎️Calls are CONFIDENTIAL! #YourCityYourCall #NYPDDetectives #nypdshea #nypdchiefofpatrol #nypdcab #manhattanda pic.twitter.com/P2GzmS7HNW
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) August 27, 2020
Monday, August 24, 2020
Local elected officials wants answers on the status of officer accused of police brutality on Avenue D
[Screengrab from video taken by Daquan Owens]
Local community leaders and elected officials gathered on Thursday afternoon to demand action against Officer Francisco Garcia for the violent arrest of an East Village resident on May 2.
During the press conference at Ninth Street and Avenue D, the group called on NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea and Mayor de Blasio to stop delaying their investigation and fire Garcia ... and for Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance to file criminal charges.
Garcia, who's stationed at PS4 on Avenue C, was put on a desk assignment following the ugly confrontation when an attempt to enforce social distancing rules escalated on a spring Saturday afternoon.
Garcia and his partners originally approached a man and a woman outside the corner deli on Ninth and D over a lack of social distancing, police officials previously said. This encounter reportedly led to an arrest on marijuana and weapons charges.
As seen in a widely circulated video shot by a witness, Garcia, who was not in uniform, then walked toward several bystanders, including Donni Wright, a nearby resident who works for the NYCHA. Police officials originally said that Wright took a "fighting stance," which led Garcia to shout the n-word and brandish a taser before wrestling Wright to the ground and kneeling on his head. (See top image.)
Social justice activists and local elected officials have pointed out the similar tactics in this arrest with that of now-former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who knelt on the neck of George Floyd for more than eight minutes before he died on May 25.
Wright was arrested and was initially charged with assaulting an officer, menacing, resisting arrest, obstructing governmental administration and disorderly conduct. The charges were later deferred by the DA's office. Wright has filed a $50 million lawsuit against the city.
In late May, The New York Times reported that the officers involved would face disciplinary charges.
Per the Times on May 29:
Investigators with the New York Police Department have recommended misconduct charges against three police officers, including one who sat and knelt on the neck and upper torso of a man he was arresting, a maneuver similar to the one used in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, two people familiar with the matter said.
It is unclear what charges the officers, including Francisco X. Garcia, will face in connection with the investigation of the May 2 incident ... one of several police encounters that led to accusations of racial bias in the enforcement of social distancing, according to the two people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss an internal police investigation.
While Garcia has been investigated by Internal Affairs, with a recommendation that departmental charges be filed, police officials haven't provided any updates or offered clarity on why further actions are taking so long. (A police spokesperson told amNew York Metro that "the disciplinary process is ongoing.")
"We shouldn't have to stand here almost four months later demanding justice from a system that's supposed to protect our community," said local City Councilwoman Carlina Rivera on Thursday. "When we ask for the firing and criminal charges for Officer Garcia, we're asking them to make it clear that police abuse is unacceptable in any form. It’s a disgrace that six years after the death of Eric Garner and his denied justice, the de Blasio administration continues to deny justice for Black and brown communities. This must end."
It’s been nearly 4 months since Donni Wright was brutally assaulted by NYPD Officer Francisco Garcia. Yet Garcia remains on the force w/ no explanation.
— NYC Council Member Carlina Rivera (@CMCarlinaRivera) August 20, 2020
Today our LES community is gathering to demand justice - Tune In! https://t.co/w4VbtRzbhf
And from Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer: "Policing only works when police have the public's trust. Officer Garcia violated that trust when he knelt on Donni Wright's neck while attempting to arrest him for social distancing violations. The NYPD also violated that trust when they continued to have Garcia on the force even after multiple instances of prior misconduct. Officer Garcia must be held accountable: He must be fired from the police department and should face charges."
The city has paid out nearly $200,000 to settle lawsuits involving Garcia, an eight-year veteran, Gothamist reported.
Previously on EV Grieve:
• In aftermath of Avenue D arrests, pols want answers from city on how social distancing is being enforced
• Investigation for excessive force demanded after social-distancing arrests on Avenue D
• Caravan protest on Avenue C addresses racial bias and police violence in social-distancing arrests
Saturday, June 6, 2020
2 break-in attempts in 1 night at East Village Finest Deli
Text and photos by Stacie Joy
Two attempted break-ins occurred this past Tuesday night at East Village Finest Deli on the southwest corner of Avenue B and Fourth Street.
The first attempt occurred when a man took a hammer to the door at 12:23 a.m. Several hours later, a man with a skateboard, possibly seeing that there was already a smashed door, tried to finish the job and get in at 4:38 a.m.
Manager Anwar Shahbain told me that Mohammad, a neighbor in the building across the street, screamed through the window at the perpetrators, potentially scaring them off while another neighbor called the police. (The store also has an alarm.)
Anwar expressed gratitude to his neighbors as well as to Sgt. Omar Elsayed at the 9th Precinct, who responded to the burglary attempts and called the family multiple times to alert them to the attempted break-ins.
Anwar arrived at 5:09 a.m. and spotted Mohammad, who was still standing in the window across the street, arms crossed, keeping an eye on the business.
East Village Finest Deli will keep their COVID-19-adjusted hours of 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., but have boarded up the store with plywood for now.
And in the photo below (from the left) Ahmed Almulaiki, Mohammed Alaskari, Anwar Shahbain and Yusif Zindari ...