Tag: Violent Crime

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Assaulting A 77-Year-Old Woman And Two Police Officers

“As alleged, Marvin White assaulted a 77-year-old woman who was walking to Urgent Care in an unprovoked attack, before assaulting the two police officers who responded to her cries for help,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Members of the NYPD risk their safety every day to protect New Yorkers, and I thank them for their partnership in keeping Manhattan safe. I hope the three victims continue to heal from their injuries.” 

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Home Health Aide For Assaulting A 95-Year-Old Woman

“As alleged, Oluwanifemi Aborisade assaulted a vulnerable, 95-year-old woman who depended on her for care,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I hope the victim continues to heal from this horrific assault. If you are above the age of 60 and have been the victim of a crime, or you know an older adult who has been abused or exploited, please call our Elder Abuse Unit at 212-335-9007 or email EAU@dany.nyc.gov.”

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Stabbing At Dominican Day Parade

“As alleged, Joshua Cantero slashed a 65-year-old man multiple times while he was waiting to pick up his wife from work,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Assaults on older adults are reprehensible, and those who commit these acts of violence in Manhattan will be held accountable. I hope the victim continues to heal from this assault.” 

D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Threatening Cousin With Operable Pipe-Bomb, Attacking With Machete

“As alleged, Chontrell Wrenick committed an alarming and dangerous attack that jeopardized the safety of his own cousin,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The explosive device posed a significant threat to the lives of innocent Manhattanites, and I am grateful law enforcement was able to intervene and safely recover the device. I wish the victim a speedy recovery.”  

D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Alex Ray Scott For Brutal 2020 Murder On The Upper East Side

“Alex Ray Scott will serve a significant prison term for the brutal and senseless murder of Kenneth Savinski – a beloved, friendly person and respected churchgoer,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Mr. Savinski’s loss not only devastated his friends and family but shocked his tightknit community. Although we cannot bring Mr. Savinski back, I hope the resolution of this case offers his loved ones a sense of justice in their ongoing grief.”