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October 8, 2025 | ABC7NY

Three charged in alleged fraud scheme of brownstone worth $1 million in Harlem Click For More

Three people, along with three companies they own, are facing charges for allegedly pretending to be the heirs to a Harlem brownstone, then forging the sale of the building, committing fraud to fix up the property and illegally rent out units inside the building.

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October 8, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment For Deed Theft Scheme: Charges Against 3 Individuals & 3 Companies For Stealing Harlem Brownstone From Family Of Deceased Owner Click For More

“As alleged, six defendants worked together to take advantage of a grieving family, posing as heirs, and committing deed theft to steal their property. During a time when housing is scarce, I will not stand for fraudsters coming to Harlem to try and perpetrate these pernicious schemes. This type of alleged conduct preys on longtime New Yorkers, and we will prosecute those who take advantage of homeowners,” said District Attorney Bragg. “If you or someone you know suspects deed fraud, please contact our Housing and Tenant Protection Unit at 212-335-3300 or email Danyhousing@dany.nyc.gov.”

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October 7, 2025 | AMNY

Chlorine gas threat outside Manhattan police precinct leads to cold case murder arrest in Georgia Click For More

A Georgia man who allegedly left an inoperable chemical weapon outside a Manhattan police precinct has been indicted in New York, an incident that helped authorities solve a two-year-old murder in his home state, prosecutors said Tuesday.

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October 7, 2025 | Gothamist

Bottle with note left at NYPD precinct helped solve a Georgia murder, prosecutors say Click For More

An investigation into an “inoperable chemical weapon” placed at the entrance of an NYPD precinct in Manhattan eventually led to a 20-year-old man's indictment for a cold case homicide in Georgia, prosecutors said Tuesday.

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October 7, 2025

D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Placing Inoperable Chemical Weapon At NYPD Precinct Click For More

“We have no tolerance for anyone who threatens or puts members of law enforcement in harm’s way. The defendant’s actions against the NYPD are unacceptable and we will continue to pursue accountability in this matter. I want to thank the NYPD and our law enforcement partners in Georgia for an outstanding and collaborative investigation that has led to significant charges both states,” said District Attorney Bragg. 

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October 6, 2025 | OUR TOWN

Apartment Rental Scammer Indicted Click For More

On Oct. 1, D.A. Alvin Bragg announced the indictment of Juan Valoy, 46, for allegedly stealing approximately $25,000 from three victims through an apartment rental scam. Valoy is charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with one count each of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree and Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree.


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ICYMI: Watch here to learn more about D.A. Bragg’s appointment as co-chair of Prosecutors Against Gun Violence, a national and bipartisan group of prosecutors “committed to strategizing together and leveraging our different experiences to fight gun violence.” – D.A. Bragg.
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D.A. Bragg joined Terri Wisdom on @harlemnetworknews to discuss our efforts to drive down gun violence by collaborating with our law enforcement partners on strategic prosecutions and investing in prevention in our communities. Watch here for more!
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Manhattan District Attorney's Office
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“As alleged, Adam Chatwin posed as a landlord to scam four people who were searching for housing.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this rental scam indictment: