Throggs Neck News: How’d That Gun Get There?

Throggs Neck News: How’d That Gun Get There?: How’d That Gun Get There? Shot Spotter Nabs Clueless Gunman By Dan Gesslein BRONX, NEW YORK, JUNE 8- Talk about a smo...

How’d That Gun Get There?

How’d That Gun Get There?

Shot Spotter Nabs Clueless Gunman

By Dan Gesslein

BRONX, NEW YORK, JUNE 8- Talk about a smoking gun, a clueless gunman was nabbed by cops thanks to the new ShotSpotter system and he handgun hanging out of his pocket.

At around 4 a.m. on June 7, police responded to a report from ShotSpotter of a single gunshot fired in the Jackson 

Houses. Responding Officers Luke Paulson and John Carbone went to 325 East 156th Street where the ShotSpotter system recorded the gunfire. At the scene the officers observed a couple in their twenties sitting on a bench by themselves. 

The officers who are assigned to the housing patrol PSA 7, approached the couple and asked if they had heard any gunfire. The man and woman both said they heard nothing. Officer Paulson then asked the male to raise his arms and turn around. When he did not respond, the officer physically turned him around and patted the man’s pants and coat pockets. When he did so Officer Harkins noticed a portion of a handgun sticking out of his pocket. As the cops put handcuffs on the suspect the gun fell to the floor. While recovering the firearm cops recovered a spent shell casing under the bench where the couple was sitting.

Police recovered the loaded 22 caliber Walther P22 and arrested 22-year-old Charles Annis. Cops also arrested his companion Mary Tejeda who was wanted on a bench warrant. They recovered a small amount of marijuana from her purse. 

ShotSpotter uses a series of microphones placed on buildings in developments. The microphones pick up the sound of gunfire and its software is able to determine the location of where the shot was fired.

Officer Paulson praised the ShotSpotter technology in helping to locate shooters and get guns off the street. 

“You can canvass and save someone who has been shot. That is probably its greatest benefit,” said Paulson.

#NYPD #ShotSpotter #Walther P22 #Bronxnews

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Throggs Neck News: Congressman Tours Homes Hit by Sandy

Throggs Neck News: Congressman Tours Homes Hit by Sandy: Congressman Tours Homes Hit by Sandy BRONX, NEW YORK, JUNE 5- Rep. Joe Crowley, Vice Chair of the Democratic C...

Congressman Tours Homes Hit by Sandy

Congressman Tours Homes Hit by Sandy

BRONX, NEW YORK, JUNE 5- Rep. Joe Crowley, Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, joined New York City Housing Recovery Office Director Amy Peterson on a tour of several Hurricane Sandy-affected homes in the Bronx to assess their progress in the recovery process. 

“For too many New Yorkers, the road to recovery from Hurricane Sandy’s damaging impact has been long and arduous,” said Rep. Joe Crowley. “Piecing your life back together after a disaster is never easy. While I’m pleased to see rebuilding efforts underway throughout my district and across the city, we need to have the resolve to see through the full recovery for these homeowners. I thank Housing Recovery Office Director Amy Peterson for once again engaging our community, assessing their progress and making sure we’re helping these families across the finish line.” 

In April 2014, Crowley joined Peterson on a tour to survey homes in Edgewater Park still struggling to recover from the hurricane.

#SuperstormSandy #CongressmanCrowley #EdgewaterPark #Bronxnews

Throggs Neck News: Now it's Murder

Throggs Neck News: Now it's Murder: Now it's Murder Fat Albert and Batman Beat Down Victim Dies BRONX, NEW YORK, JUNE 4- Three men wanted for a baseball bat b...

Now it's Murder

Now it's Murder

Fat Albert and Batman Beat Down Victim Dies

BRONX, NEW YORK, JUNE 4- Three men wanted for a baseball bat beat down are now wanted for murder.

Police say 47-year-old Bakari Sissoko died from his injuries when he was bashed in the head with a baseball bat in Mt. Eden. Police released surveillance video of their three suspects. 

At around 3:40 a.m. on May 30, Sissoko was found unconscious inside 1575 Townsend Avenue. The victim suffered such a beat down that he was knocked unconscious from fractures to the skull and face.

The three men wanted for questioning were seen on the building's video. One is heavy set. One was seen as shirtless and the third was seen carrying a baseball bat.

Anyone with information should call CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 577-TIPS.

#CaughtOnTape #NYPD #FatAlbert #Batman #Bronxnews

Throggs Neck News: CAUGHT ON TAPE: Wolfpack Deli Attack

Throggs Neck News: CAUGHT ON TAPE: Wolfpack Deli Attack: CAUGHT ON TAPE: Wolfpack Deli Attack Thugs Beat Disabled Merchant Over Bags of Chips BRONX, NEW YORK, JUNE 2- A group of real t...