Crime & Safety

Crime News and Police Blotters for March 25 - 29

Escaped prisoner recaptured, bra bandits hit Victoria's Secret, woman assaults cop during arrest, and several burglaries.

 

A roundup of significant crime stories in and around Carroll Gardens from March 25 - 29.

BROOKLYN

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Carroll Gardens

Escaped Prisoner From 84th Precinct Apprehended at Mother's House

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The suspect had been in custody on drug charges, according to police.

While the Carroll Gardens resident was away from home, her ex entered through the fire escape.

Ditmas Park

Senior Citizen Struck With Padlock Chain During Argument

What began as an argument escalated to a physical attack after a man struck a 69-year-old man in the head with a padlock chain.

Fort Greene - Clinton Hill

Woman Assaults Officer During Arrest

Cops say woman's kicks and scratches cut and bruised officer.

What do three kegs and nearly 50 bras have in common? They were all nabbed by perps in this week's police blotter.

Man Goes to the Mat Over Beer

Cops say suspect started fight when store employee caught him pocketing a Budweiser.

Crooks Nab Purses at Atlantic Terminal Mall

Quick-handed thief stole a woman’s purse while she was shopping at a department store in the Atlantic Terminal Mall.

Prospect Heights

Gunman Ambushes Deliveryman in Eastern Parkway Lobby

Restaurant worker held-up inside apartment building after being sent on a false delivery.

Park Slope

Quick-Handed Crook Steals iPhone and iPod from Purse at Union Hall

Thief makes off with over $800 in electronics and other belongings.

Crook Steals Gold Chain with Diamond Medallion from Third Ave Hotel

Police say a crook stole gold jewelry from a woman's room at the La Quinta Inn.

Burglar Steals Two Laptops from Eighth Ave Apartment

The victime told police there was a footprint on the desk next to her back window, which was unlocked.

Bed-Stuy

Man Killed on Pulaski Street

Jonathan Emanus, 29, was shot inside his home early Sunday morning.

 

QUEENS

Bayside - Douglaston

DA: International Counterfeiting Scheme Squashed

Four Little Neck residents among those arrested last week in international racketeering sting.


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