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2 days ago

Brooklyn slasher's fiery rampage: Suspect sought for attacking three residents in unprovoked attacks, sources say | amNewYork

According to sources familiar with the investigation, 27-year-old Odyssey Head is wanted by police for running amok through the borough. The first incident occurred when Head allegedly entered a residential building located at 1353 New York Ave. in East Flatbush around 5 a.m. on Oct. 25. Once inside, he allegedly damaged a washer and dryer unit and set fire to clothing. He then fled the building. No injuries were reported.
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fromBrooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago

Shootings, rape rose across Brooklyn in September, stats show, though overall crime dipped * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn reported a slight overall decline in major felonies while rape and gun violence increased, and non-rape sex crimes and some felonies spiked.
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1 month ago

Man dies in Brooklyn after being set on fire and falling from rooftop: sources | amNewYork

Police in Brooklyn are investigating after a man was found dead Tuesday night, possibly after being set on fire and falling from a roof. According to police sources, cops from the 61st Precinct rushed to 1930 East 2nd St. in Gravesend at around 7:45 p.m. on Sept. 23 after they received a report of a man on fire. Arriving on the scene, the officers say they discovered a man unconscious and unresponsive.
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fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago

June saw significant decline in major felonies and shootings in Brooklyn * Brooklyn Paper

Violent crime in Brooklyn decreased by over 7% year-over-year in June, despite some increases in specific crime categories.
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fromNBC New York
4 months ago

Brooklyn rapper CoachDaGhost sentenced to up to life in prison for fatal shooting

Gang members sentenced for ambush shooting that killed a 17-year-old and injured two others.
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fromBKReader
5 months ago

Brooklyn Man Stole Social Security Info to Obtain Fraudulent Loans

Two New Yorkers were indicted for stealing 17 social security numbers to fraudulently obtain and quickly withdraw loans.
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