Crime & Safety

Crime News and Police Blotters for June 3 - 7

This week's crime news and reports from Brooklyn and Queens.

A round up of crime news from around Brooklyn and Queens from June 3-7.

BROOKLYN

Ditmas Park

Update: Man Charged in Triple Shooting
Kevon Brown, 30, of Lenox Road, has been charged with five counts of attempted murder.

Windsor Terrace - Kensington

NYPD Crime Prevention Tip: Beware of Deception Burglaries
A burglar can impersonate utility companies, delivery companies, or construction companies.

Fort Greene

MARP Calls for Improved Safety on Myrtle Avenue, Ryerson Street
Tipping point was shooting death of 23-year-old Antonio Wilson last Friday night.

Two Armed Robberies on Washington Avenue
Police unsure if incidents are linked.

Teen Arrested, Charged in Shooting of 11-year-old on Gates Ave
Kane Cooper, 17, was arrested and charged with attempted murder in the 2nd degree, assault, criminal use of a firearm and reckless endangerment.

Park Slope

Park Slope Couple Who Committed Suicide Were Radio Show Hosts
Lynne Rosen and John Littig co-hosted “The Pursuit of Happiness” on WBAI-FM.

Attorney General Summit to Combat iPhone Theft
Apple, Google to come together in NYC to address smartphone theft.

Police Blotter: Luxury Car on Sixth Avenue Left on Blocks
A 2012 Infiniti had its tires and rims stolen while parked on Sixth Avenue Friday, May 31.

Police Blotter: Burglar Steals $30,000 in Electronics, Jewelry and Cash
Crook got into the apartment through back window and made off with a wad of cash, $25,000 in jewelry and three laptops.

Bed-Stuy

A NYC Weekend of Bullets and Bloodshed
25 people shot in 48 hours, including an 11-year-old Bed-Stuy girl.

QUEENS

Bayside

Police Arrest Man Who Threatened to Jump Off Bayside Roof
Long Island man, 43, allegedly broke into home, climbed onto roof and threatened to jump, police say.

Forest Hills

Crime at a Glance: Another Percentage Increase
With mid-year looming, 2013 shaping up as tough year for precinct.


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