NYPD
NYPD Catches Flack For Traffic Stop of Yusef Salaam
The NYPD's stop of City Councilman Yusef Salaam has come under scrutiny as Salaam cites it as a need for further police transparency. The stop happened last Friday in Harlem, and Salaam said he was given no reason for it.
NYPD Hunting For Moped Duo Behind Manhattan Robberies
The New York Police Department is on the lookout for a pair of robbers riding a moped who have targeted women in the midtown area of Manhattan. The incidents are the latest in a wave of similar robberies throughout the city this year.
Diddy Is Not Under Criminal Investigation, Says NYPD
Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, is not under a criminal investigation by the NYPD despite earlier reports, read a statement.
A Bronx Judge Dismisses 67 Convictions
Franco himself stood trial for perjury and misconduct earlier this year as prosecutors accused him of lying about about drug sales he claimed to have witnessed on both police paperwork and in court.
NYPD To Use Drones To Police Labor Day Weekend Parties
The NYPD has announced that beginning on Thursday, they will be using surveillance drones to monitor outdoor gatherings and backyard parties during Labor Day weekend. The move has sparked an outrage from privacy advocates.
Report: NYPD Civilian Stops Racially Worse Under Mayor Adams
A report by the New York Civil Liberties Union has found that pedestrian stops by the NYPD have gone up under Mayor Eric Adams' time in office, with a wider racial disparity among those stopped in comparison to the height of the "stop and frisk" era.
Brooklyn Teen Charged In O’Shae Sibley’s Death
On Saturday, the NYPD announced that they had arrested and charged a Brooklyn teenager for the death of O'Shae Sibley. The teen was charged as an adult.
#BruhNews: NYC Professor Fired After Threatening Reporter With Machete
Art professor Shellyne Rodriguez has been fired by Hunter College after an altercation with a reporter from the New York Post was captured by its photographer on Tuesday. The reporter had gone to her Bronx apartment to ask her about a previous viral video where she confronted a pro-life student group on campus earlier in the month. The post #BruhNews: NYC Professor Fired After Threatening Reporter With Machete appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
3 NYPD Cops Charged For Stealing Bottles Of Jay-Z’s Ace Of Spades Champagne
A security guard who peeped the entire incident confronted the police officers who tried to convince him they belonged in the area. After returning the bottles to their rightful ballers, the security guard called the police and had the three party crashers busted. The post 3 NYPD Cops Charged For Stealing Bottles Of Jay-Z’s Ace Of Spades Champagne appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Dealer Involved In Death Of Michael K. Williams Pleads Guilty
A dealer who was involved in selling the narcotics that led to the death of 'The Wire' actor Michael K. Williams, pleaded guilty in a Manhattan courtroom on Wednesday. Irvin Cartagena, also known as "Green Eyes," apologized for his actions after entering the plea. The post Dealer Involved In Death Of Michael K. Williams Pleads Guilty appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
NYC To Settle Lawsuit Over 2020 NYPD Kettling Of George Floyd Protesters
The city of New York is on the verge of settling a class action lawsuit brought on by protesters who were detained by "kettling" from officers of the New York Police Department at a George Floyd protest in the Bronx in 2020. The post NYC To Settle Lawsuit Over 2020 NYPD Kettling Of George Floyd Protesters appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
90% Of Drivers Stopped By NYPD In 2022 Black & Latino: Report
A new report gathering data from compiled from all of the traffic stops conducted by the New York Police Department last year showed that over 90% of those drivers detained were Black and Latino. The news has caused alarm to observers and researchers, who noted that it matched the same amount estimated during the department's "stop-and-frisk" era in 2011. The post 90% Of Drivers Stopped By NYPD In 2022 Black & Latino: Report appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
