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Driver Charged with Felony Weapons Charges in Fatal Queens Shooting Involving NYPD Officer

Far Rockaway, Queens — A tragic incident unfolded on Monday night in Far Rockaway, Queens, when NYPD Officer Jonathan E. Diller, a Long Island native, lost his life in a fatal shooting during a routine traffic stop. Lindy Jones, 31, the driver of the vehicle, was arraigned on Wednesday for felony weapons charges after a search of his car revealed a loaded and defaced 9 mm handgun. Guy Rivera, 34, the alleged shooter, remains hospitalized …

NYPD Officer Fatally Shot During Queens Traffic Stop: First Line of Duty Death in 2 Years

Queens, New York – A tragic incident unfolded on Monday night in Queens, where an NYPD officer hailing from Long Island was fatally shot during a routine traffic stop. The officer, identified as Jonathan Diller, 31, of Massapequa Park, had been a dedicated member of the force for three years. As officers approached a car during the stop, a man inside opened fire, striking Diller below his bulletproof vest. Despite being rushed to Jamaica Hospital …

Subway Passengers Targeted in Violent Attacks at Queens and Manhattan Stations

New York City, NY – In the latest series of violent incidents on New York City subway stations, two riders were assaulted on Tuesday. A 34-year-old man was struck in the head with a metal object in an unprovoked attack at the Grand Avenue-Newtown station in Queens around 12:50 p.m. The victim, who was on the stairs leaving the station, was targeted by a male assailant from behind. He sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported …

Man beaten with metal pipe at Queens Plaza subway station prompts police investigation amid surge in New York City transit crime

NEW YORK CITY, NY – Police in Queens are investigating two violent attacks at the Queens Plaza subway station following a week of high-profile crimes across the New York City transit system. In the first incident, a 31-year-old man was beaten multiple times in the head with a metal pipe, while in the second incident, a 29-year-old man from Brazil was slashed from behind on the left side of his neck. The victim is expected …

Suspect Arrested in Deadly Queens Vehicle Robbery Resulting in Murder of 43-Year-Old Man

QUEENS, NY – Queens detectives made an arrest in connection with a deadly vehicle robbery that resulted in the death of Mauro Chimbay, after he tried to stop the theft of his car. Kenny Panama, 36, was taken into custody on Jan. 12 and now faces murder and other charges related to the incident that occurred at the 2500 block of 85th Street in East Elmhurst, Queens in November 2023. According to law enforcement sources, …

City Police on the Hunt for Man Who Attacked Woman in Queens Alley

NEW YORK, NY – The NYPD is investigating a violent assault in Queens, where a 45-year-old woman was attacked while walking down Northern Boulevard in Elmhurst late Saturday night. According to authorities, a stranger wielding a knife forced the woman into an alley, robbed her, and then sexually assaulted her before fleeing the scene on foot down 109th Street. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, and the police have released a …

Free Donuts and Resilience: The Queens Dirty Dozens Event Draws a Crowd Despite Previous Attacks

Tulsa, Oklahoma – The Donut Hole on Brookside drew a crowd as locals gathered for a free donut event, eagerly reconnecting with familiar faces after a series of troubling events at the shop. Josie Lee Turrelle, from “The Queens Dirty Dozens,” expressed the shop’s commitment to the community, despite facing adversity in the past. The donut shop had previously hosted “The Queens Dirty Dozens” event in October 2022, which was unfortunately followed by two incidents …

“Queens Dirty Dozens” Drag into the Donut Hole – Find Out What Happened After Vandals Struck

Tulsa, Oklahoma – The Donut Hole on Brookside had a line out the door as folks were excited to grab a free donut and see some faces they’d missed for quite some time. The donut shop has hosted “The Queens Dirty Dozens” event before in October of 2022. The event itself was a success, but vandals then struck the store two separate times. In the first incident, someone smashed the windows and stole items from …