Peoplemag6 days agoNew York City2 Men Sentenced in Connection with N.Y. Shooting Death of 22-Month-Old BabyTwo men charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 22-month-old Davell Gardner Jr. in Brooklyn, New York, in July 2020. [ more ]
BKReader4 days agoBrooklynBrooklyn Man to Spend Decade Behind Bars For Possessing Ghost GunsThe sentence of a Brooklyn man for assembling ghost guns highlights the dangers and prevalence of illegal firearms in the community. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper1 month agoBrooklynBrooklyn DA's office busts million-dollar 'pig butchering' crypto scam operation * Brooklyn PaperVirtual Currency Unit dismantles pig butchering operation that defrauded millions. Pig butchering scams lure victims with promises of financial returns, block withdrawals, causing complete loss. [ more ]
BKReader1 month agoBrooklynDA Announces Charges Against Five Suspects in Fatal Shooting of East Flatbush Laundromat OwnerFive Queens residents indicted in connection with the murder of a laundromat owner. The murder was allegedly orchestrated by the victim's cousin due to an ongoing dispute. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper2 months agoBrooklynPark Slope man sentenced to 20 years for sexually assaulting two teen girls at his apartment * Brooklyn PaperChristopher Chabrier sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting teenage girls after giving them drugs. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez emphasizes seeking justice for victims of sexual violence. [ more ]
BKReader2 months agoBrooklynRed Hook Man Sentenced For 2020 MurderDavid Gorham sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for murder of Elvin Fernandez. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez expressed hope for Fernandez's family finding solace. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle2 months agoBrooklynLong Island Man indicted for $305,000 plumbing fraud in BrooklynAmedeo Ali charged with grand larceny for fraudulent plumbing renovations totaling $305,000. Ali, allegedly posing as a licensed plumber, left a homeowner with incomplete work and financial loss. [ more ]
BKReader2 months agoBrooklynBrooklyn Woman Charged For Running Over, Killing 24-Year-OldWoman indicted for running over and killing another woman in East New York incident. Charges include second-degree murder, leaving the scene, and possession of a weapon. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper2 months agoBrooklynEast New York woman charged for intentionally running over, killing 24-year-old victim * Brooklyn PaperNaomi Broomes was indicted for allegedly intentionally running over and killing Shakira Serrano after an argument. Broomes faces charges of second-degree murder, leaving the scene of the incident, and criminal possession of a weapon. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper3 months agoBrooklyn'I lost 14 years of my life': Brooklyn DA moves to vacate 1996 manslaughter conviction based on mistaken identity * Brooklyn PaperBrooklyn District Attorney's office is moving to vacate a wrongful manslaughter conviction from 1996. A comprehensive investigation revealed that crucial evidence was not presented during the trial. [ more ]