In New York City, a significant increase in subway crime has been reported with a 39.4% jump in grand larcenies year-to-date, according to NYPD data cited by Fox5NY. In response to the rising crime rates, about 1,000 additional uniformed police officers have been deployed daily, resulting in a 17% decrease in subway system crime in February. Amidst these developments, three suspects, Justin Herde, 24, Alfredo Trinidad, 42, and Betty Cotto, 38, were arrested in connection to a fatal shooting on a D train approaching the 182nd-183rd Streets station in the Bronx, which led to the death of 45-year-old William. The NYPD and US Marshals Fugitive Task Force were involved in the arrests, highlighting the use of subway cameras in apprehending the suspects. The NYPD has also reported a decrease in major crimes by 3.6%, with shootings, homicides, and gun arrests over 4,000 for 2023, showing significant improvements. Over 51,000 mopeds/ghost cars have been removed in the past two years. The Mayor of New York City thanked the NYPD for their swift action in making the arrests, emphasizing the importance of safety and security in the subway system. Donovan, 22, expressed his gratitude for the justice served in his uncle William's case.
A flood of uniformed police officers — about 1,000 additional ones each day — is making a dent in lawlessness on New York City’s subway system, with crime falling 17% in February so far. https://t.co/WstyI8nlDH
Nobody likes a thief! GOOD work by our officers in Queens who apprehended a person stealing. Special thanks to the citizen who stepped in and assisted. New Yorkers have had enough of theft ! @NYPDChiefPatrol @NYPDChiefOfDept https://t.co/D39yfOkvgP
A flood of uniformed police officers — about 1,000 additional ones each day — is making a dent in lawlessness on New York City’s subway system, with crime falling 17% in February so far. https://t.co/ZRiV8Pl9SX via @citylab
UPDATE: Police spent hours on Monday questioning three suspects in last Friday's deadly shooting on a Bronx D train. Detectives said one reason they were able to apprehend them is because of the cameras on that subway train. @TimMcNicholas reports. https://t.co/C0TTvVyYH9
PICTURED: Three subway murder suspects accused of killing man, 45, on NYC train in dawn attack https://t.co/CertahFeSD https://t.co/SgO3Zpnc7C
Family grasps for answers after Bronx subway shooting ends troubled life A dad with a long rap sheet was shot dead on the subway, leaving family to reflect on troubled life “I can’t believe that this happened in New York City transit. It’s not even safe” https://t.co/AFt2E6ZKDg
Three suspects wanted for shooting a Bronx dad [a career criminal] to death on a moving D train were nabbed Monday morning. NYPD officers sporting tactical vests and agents with the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force toting assault weapons rounded up Alfredo Trinidad, 42, Betty… https://t.co/HXNoM9lOlF
PHOTOS released of 3 suspects nabbed for fatal shooting of Bronx dad on subway train “I’m glad justice has been done,” said the victim’s nephew, Donovan, 22, who only wanted to be identified by his first name. https://t.co/7U4RQGw0s2
Thank you to the NYPD and all those involved in the quick arrests of these suspects in this senseless killing. Our subways must be safe and free of violence, and we are working hard every day to make sure New Yorkers are safe AND feel safe. https://t.co/nWBlpazGUm
.@FoxNews What NYC crime wave? Major crime down 3.6% ✅ Shootings/Homicides down✅ 7 major arrests at a 26 year high✅ Gun arrests over 4,000 for 2023 , most since 1996✅ Mopeds/Ghost cars, over 51,000 removed in 2 years✅ Keeping our city safe is a continued priority and… https://t.co/CeHT7TYjZE
@FoxNews What NYC crime wave? Major crime down 3.6% ✅ Shootings/Homicides down✅ 7 major arrests at a 26 year high✅ Gun arrests over 4,000 for 2023 , most since 1996✅ Mopeds/Ghost cars, over 51,000 removed in 2 years✅ Keeping our city safe is a continued priority and… https://t.co/AvFiOWpCey
Justin Herde, 24, Alfredo Trinidad, 42 and Betty Cotto, 38, were arrested this morning, days after being identified as suspects in Friday’s deadly attack onboard a D train approaching the 182nd–183rd Streets station in the Bronx. Around 5 a.m. that morning, 45-year-old William… https://t.co/ABBZUFs5hN
Citing NYPD data as the source, @fox5ny reports a 39.4% jump in grand larcenies in the subway system, year-to-date compared to the same period last year. https://t.co/furbO1NJMl