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September 3, 2024 | Patch

Robber Indicted After Shooting 2 NYPD Sergeants Last Month: DA Click For More

A 22-year-old man has been indicted on charges after he shot two NYPD as they tried to apprehend him in Lower Manhattan last month, police said.

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September 3, 2024 | CBS

Joshua Dorsett, accused of shooting 2 NYPD sergeants in Chinatown, pleads not guilty Click For More

A man accused of shooting two NYPD sergeants in Chinatown last month was arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court on Tuesday.

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September 3, 2024

D.A. Bragg, NYPD Commissioner Caban Announce Indictment Of Man Who Shot Two NYPD Officers After Robbing Group At Gunpoint Click For More

“As alleged, Joshua Dorsett shot two NYPD officers while fleeing from the scene of the armed robbery where he targeted a group of people playing mahjong. Every day, the brave members of the NYPD risk their lives to protect New Yorkers and Joshua Dorsett’s alleged actions could have killed these responding officers,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I thank the NYPD for their constant partnership as we work together to keep Manhattan safe. I hope Sergeants Carl Johnson and Christopher Leap continue to heal from this horrific attack.” 

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September 2, 2024 | New York Daily News

Outreach program funded by Manhattan DA Bragg’s office aids New Yorkers in crisis Click For More

DA Alvin Bragg says he knows the Neighborhood Navigators initiative is unexpected coming from his office, which is chiefly concerned with prosecuting crimes, but he believes he can also use his resources to prevent people whose circumstances often land them on the wrong side of the law from ever making it to court.

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September 1, 2024 | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Man accused of shooting 2 NYPD sergeants on Lower East Side said he ‘blacked out’: prosecutors Click For More

The suspect accused of shooting two NYPD sergeants last month after sticking up a Lower East Side mah-jongg parlor told detectives he had no recollection of what happened — but that his first thought was, “F–k, my life is over,” prosecutors alleged in court filings accompanying his indictment Tuesday.

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August 29, 2024 | Amsterdam News

Neighborhood Navigators pave in-roads in Harlem Click For More

A moral compass guides the Neighborhood Navigators’ expedition across Harlem. Lenny Ortiz and Alex Brass spend the workday between Lenox and Lexington from 116th to 125th Street, building relationships with New Yorkers experiencing homelessness, addiction and mental health disorders with the ultimate goal of connecting them with housing and social services.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 day ago
📢 Are you a community-based organization working to prevent youth gun violence in Manhattan? Join us this Thursday to learn how to apply for the latest round of funding for our summer gun violence prevention initiative: https://buff.ly/FCertDq
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 days ago
“These are real killing machines. We’ll have new tools if this passes, when this passes, to hold people accountable.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more on our efforts to crack down on the proliferation of cheap, easy-to-make 3D-printed firearms:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 days ago
“This ruthless murder is beyond devastating, and my thoughts are with Mr. Vayner’s loved ones as they continue to mourn his painful loss.” – D.A. Bragg. Watch here on @ny1 for more on the indictment of Alon Riabichev for allegedly fatally stabbing his 80-year-old neighbor.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office