Police Blotter
By David Greene
MAN SHOT IN BELMONT...
Responding to a call of gunfire, police discovered a man shot at E. 184 Street and Hoffman Street, at 9 p.m., on February 28.
The unidentified victim was reportedly shot as he walked with his pregnant wife when he was shot in his leg an abdomen. He was rushed to nearby St. Barnabas Hospital and was expected to recover. No arrests have been made in the case.
PELHAM BAY HOMICIDE...
Officers from the 45th Precinct, responding to a call of shots fired, discovered the body of a man in his 40s. He had been shot to death at 2825 Wellman Avenue.
The incident was reported at just after 8:30 a.m., on February 27. The victim was reportedly found inside the doorway of a two-family home. One unconfirmed report stated that the victim's hands and feet were bound.
Police have not yet released the name of the deceased.
TAXI HITS HOUSE IN PARKCHESTER...
Rescue crews were called to 1403 Taylor Avenue after a car struck a home.
The incident was reported at 8:25 a.m., on Monday, February 27. Members of the FDNY removed the driver who had been pinned in the auto. According to a surveillance video of the crash, the livery taxi driver appears to have gone through a red light, when he swerved to avoid an approaching vehicle.
The driver was transported to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Police say no charges would be filed.
DOUBLE STABBING IN WAKEFIELD...
Police and EMS were called to the scene of a double stabbing in Wakefield.
The incident was reported at 8:20 a.m., on February 26. Two victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment and were expected to recover. No other details were available at this time.
BEDFORD PARK FIRE INJURES FOUR...
Members of Battalion 27 were called to a house fire at 2746 Decatur Avenue at E. 197 Street, at 11:45 p.m., on February 25. The blaze was reported on the first-floor of the five-story building. EMS reported four victims, one reported in serious condition, the other three were said to have only minor injuries. The fire was declared under control after about 30 minutes.
POLICE OFFICER INJURED...
Rescue crews responded to a police car crash in Soundview.
The incident was reported at the intersection of Westchester Avenue and Olmstead Avenue. One officer was briefly pinned in the crash, which took place at just after 4 a.m., on Saturday, February 25. The officer was removed to a local hospital with neck and back injuries and expected to recover.
ARMED ROBBERY IN FORDHAM...
Officers from the 52nd Precinct were called to Jerome Avenue and W. Fordham Road for a call of an armed robbery at the location. The incident was reported at 4:10 a.m., on Friday, February 24. Police were reportedly looking for three male Hispanics who fled in a mini van taxi that traveled eastbound on
Fordham Road. Officers at the scene requested the services of the Emergency Service Unit, at 5:25 a.m., to search the rooftop of 49 W. Fordham Road. No arrests have been made and police continue to investigate.
WESTCHESTER SQUARE ROBBERY...
Police were called to the Westchester Square subway station, where a victim stated they had been robbed in the subway.
The incident took place at 10:30 p.m., on February 23. Police were reported to be looking for three male Blacks and one male Hispanic, all said to be in their late teens.
BURGLAR NABBED IN NORWOOD....
Police arrested on suspect after a reported break in.
Officers from the 52nd Precinct were called to 3536 Hull Avenue, on February 22. A search conducted by members of the Emergency Services Unit netted the alleged suspect, who
was quickly taken into police custody shortly after the 4 p.m.
incident.
MECHANIC INJURED IN MT. HOPE...
Police and rescue personnel were called to a garage after a mechanic was injured by a vehicle.
The accident took place at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, February 21. The victim was conscious when removed by EMS, but the victim's condition was listed as serious. No other details were available at this time.
LADDER 51 CRASHES IN BRONXWOOD...
Responding to a two-alarm fire at 957 E. 217 Street, Ladder 51 collided with a mini van at the intersection of Bronxwood Avenue and E. 217 Street. The crash was reported at 1:25 p.m., on Monday, February 20, nearly an hour after the fire had broken out. EMS reported several injuries but could not say if those injuries included any firefighters.
If you have witnessed or have information on a violent crime, you may give your information anonymously by calling 1 (800) 577-TIPS or TEXT: Crimes. ENTER: TIPS577.
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