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NYPD in high-level shakeup amid sexual misconduct claims, Adams probe

The highest-ranking uniformed officer of the NYPD abruptly resigned overnight amid accusations of sexual misconduct.
11 minutes ago
In this Nov. 27, 2024, file photo, NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey speaks at a press conference with Mayor Eric Adams and newly appointed NYPD commissioner, Jessica Tisch, in New York.
December 12, 2024 at 7:41 AM

NYPD has forensic evidence linking suspect Luigi Mangione to CEO shooting

Luigi Mangione was found in possession of a ghost gun that matches three shell casings recovered at the site of Brian Thompson’s fatal shooting in Midtown Manhattan, according to the NYPD.
December 12, 2024 at 7:41 AM
VIDEO: NYPD has forensic evidence linking suspect Luigi Mangione to CEO shooting
December 9, 2024 at 1:12 AM

NYPD releases new images of suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting

ABC News' Reena Roy discusses the latest evidence in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
December 9, 2024 at 1:12 AM
VIDEO: NYPD releases new images of suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting
December 5, 2024 at 6:08 AM

Former NYPD chief of detectives on clues left behind in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with retired NYPD Chief of Detectives Bob Boyce about the potential clues left at the scene of the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan.
December 5, 2024 at 6:08 AM
Former NYPD chief of detectives on clues left behind in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
November 28, 2024 at 11:58 AM

NYPD on alert in preparation for Thanksgiving traffic, parade

Police are screening huge crowds coming to see the balloons on Manhattan's Upper West Side. More than 3 million people are expected to line the streets.  
November 28, 2024 at 11:58 AM
NYPD on alert in preparation for Thanksgiving traffic, parade
1 month ago

NYPD hunts gunman accused of shooting his former boss

The suspect fired at least six shots and fled into an Upper West Side subway station on Thursday, according to police. Passengers were evacuated and trains were delayed as officers searched.
1 month ago
NYPD hunts gunman accused of shooting his former boss
3 months ago

ABC legal contributor on resignation of NYPD’s commissioner

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien speaks with contributor Brian Buckmire on why federal investigators could be talking to NYC’s now-former police commissioner, two deputy mayors, and the mayor himself.
3 months ago
VIDEO: ABC legal contributor on resignation of NYPD’s commissioner
3 months ago

NYPD commissioner resigns days after investigators seized his cellphone

Edward Caban's resignation comes amid a federal investigation into possible corruption in the New York City government that sources claim swept through Mayor Eric Adams' inner circle.
3 months ago
VIDEO: NYPD commissioner resigns days after investigators seized his cellphone
6 months ago

NYPD officer arrested for allegedly shooting man in apparent road rage incident

A New York City police officer has been arrested for allegedly shooting another driver in an apparent road rage incident, prosecutors said.
6 months ago
NYPD officer Hieu Tran appears in court. He is accused of shooting another driver in an apparent road rage incident.
7 months ago

Law enforcement on alert for upcoming Cricket World Cup in New York

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup takes place next month.
7 months ago
Progress on the new Cricket World Cup Stadium in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, New York on May 7, 2024.
9 months ago

Mourners pay final respects to fallen NYPD Officer

NYPD officer Jonathan Diller was gunned down earlier this week during a routine traffic stop in Queens. The three-year NYPD veteran leaves behind a wife and 1-year-old son.
9 months ago
VIDEO: Mourners pay final respects to fallen NYPD Officer
10 months ago

NYPD arrests teen suspect accused of shooting tourist

A teen who was allegedly shoplifting at a Times Square store allegedly struck a tourist when he opened fire at a security guard, police said.
10 months ago
VIDEO: NYPD arrests teen suspect accused of shooting tourist
10 months ago

Manhattan DA announces charges over attack on two NYPD officers

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky has the details after seven people have been indicted in assault on police officers in Times Square.
10 months ago
VIDEO: Manhattan DA announces charges over attack on two NYPD officers
1 year ago

NYPD officers attacked in Times Square

At least five people were arrested for the alleged melee. The officers were treated for cuts and bruises.
1 year ago
VIDEO: NYPD officers attacked in Times Square
1 year ago

NYPD tightens security ahead of New Year's celebrations

With hours to go until more than one million people pour into Times Square, the NYPD said security is tight.
1 year ago
VIDEO: NYPD tightens security ahead of New Year's celebrations
1 year ago

NYPD says protesters will not interfere with annual tree lighting

After pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupted the Thanksgiving Day Parade, police are out in force to stop any demonstrations that might occur during the ceremony.
1 year ago
VIDEO: NYPD says protesters will not interfere with annual tree lighting
1 year ago

NYPD challenge to chokehold ban rejected by state appeals court

The New York Court of Appeals has upheld a New York City law banning police use of chokeholds.
1 year ago
A New York Police Department officer.
1 year ago

NYPD police commissioner celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

NYPD police commissioner Edward Caban discusses the state of crime and safety in New York City, and shares how his Latino culture has influenced his work.
1 year ago
VIDEO: NYPD police commissioner celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
1 year ago

NYPD police commissioner talks about honor of being 1st Latino leader of force

Edward Caban made history in July when he was named the first Latino police commissioner for the NYPD and spoke with "GMA 3" about the honor and his agenda.
1 year ago
New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Edward Caban makes public safety-related announcement at Police Headquarters, Sept. 27, 2023 in New York City.
2 years ago

3 injured in New York subway slashings, suspect is sought, NYPD says

Three women were injured late Sunday afternoon in a series of subway slashing incidents, New York Police Department officials said.
2 years ago
Three women were injured late Sunday afternoon in a series of subway slashing incidents, New York Police Department officials said.
2 years ago

NYPD safety team making high number of unlawful stops, mostly people of color: Report

A decade after the NYPD's stop-and-frisk tactic was deemed unconstitutional, the police are still making unlawful stops and searches, according to a new report.
2 years ago
NYPD officers arrests an individual as people participate in the Care Not Criminalization march on May 24, 2023 in New York City.
2 years ago

Growing calls for NYPD to make arrest in subway chokehold death

Attorneys for the family of Jordan Neely called for "consequences" for a passenger seen on video putting Neely into a chokehold a week ago on a New York City subway.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Growing calls for NYPD to make arrest in subway chokehold death
2 years ago

New York Police Department launches new flexible schedules

The new schedule comes amid a mass exodus of veteran officers.
2 years ago
The new schedule comes amid a mass exodus of veteran officers.
2 years ago

Off-duty NYPD officer shot during robbery has died, officials say

A 38-year-old man suspected of shooting an off-duty NYPD officer was arrested on Monday.
2 years ago
Police Officer Adeed Fayaz.
2 years ago

Feds to drop charges against NYPD officer accused of being spy for China

Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have asked a judge to dismiss criminal charges against an NYPD officer charged with being a Chinese agent.
2 years ago
NYPD logo on the sleeve of a New York City policeman during the semifinals of the Big East Basketball Tournament between the ""n"" and the Connecticut Huskies at Madison Square Garden, March 11, 2022 in New York City.
2 years ago

NYPD attack suspect targeted law enforcement: DA

The Maine teen accused of attacking New York City police officers with a knife was arraigned at a hospital.
2 years ago
VIDEO: NYPD attack suspect targeted law enforcement: DA
2 years ago

Massive blaze erupts in Brooklyn warehouse

New York City firefighters spend hours battling a fire that broke out at an NYPD storage warehouse in Red Hook.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Massive blaze erupts in Brooklyn warehouse
2 years ago

Massive fire breaks out at NYPD storage facility

Three firefighters, three EMT workers and two civilians were injured in the blaze, according to the FDNY.
2 years ago
Three firefighters, three EMT workers and two civilians were injured in the blaze, according to the FDNY.
2 years ago

NYPD accused of illegally obtaining DNA samples from thousands of people

A federal lawsuit claims the genetic material is stored in a “suspect index."
2 years ago
In this undated file photo, a New York Police Department car is shown.
2 years ago

NYC police search for suspected package thief dressed as Amazon employee

New York City police are searching for a suspected package thief they say is dressed as an Amazon employee and driving an Amazon truck.
2 years ago
VIDEO: NYC police search for suspected package thief dressed as Amazon employee
2 years ago

Poll workers, more could be targets of violence, NYPD warns while urging 'vigilance'

Ahead of Election Day, the New York City Police Department is warning of a "complex" threat environment and racially motivated and anti-government extremists
2 years ago
NYPD police officers watch demonstrators in Times Square in New York, June 1, 2020.
2 years ago

NY police investigate death of Bed Bath & Beyond CFO

Bed Bath & Beyond CFO Gustavo Arnal has died, the company confirmed. He died of injuries consistent with a fall from an elevated position, police said.
2 years ago
VIDEO: NY police investigate death of Bed Bath & Beyond CFO
2 years ago

NYPD says murders and shootings are down, despite recent incidents

The NYPD said that murders and shootings in New York City are down despite three people being killed the night before.
2 years ago
A woman pauses on a sidewalk, where according to police reports a shooting killed one man and injured another on Wednesday night outside an apartment building in the South Jamaica section of Queens, New York, July 7, 2022.
2 years ago

Illegal dirt bikes destroyed by NYPD bulldozer

About 2,000 illegal vehicles have already been impounded by New York City Police this year, an 88% increase from last year.
2 years ago
About 2,000 illegal vehicles have already been impounded by New York City Police this year, an 88% increase from last year.
3 years ago

NYPD searches for hate crime suspect

The suspect is accused of attacking seven Asian women, ranging in age between 19 to 57, in two hours. Two of the women were hospitalized.
3 years ago
VIDEO: NYPD searches for hate crime suspect
3 years ago

A former NYPD officer’s take on Biden’s gun violence plan

Former NYPD Chief of Detectives Robert Boyce gives his take on the summit between President Joe Biden and New York City Mayor Eric Adams aimed at curbing gun violence.
3 years ago
VIDEO: A former NYPD officer’s take on Biden’s gun violence plan
3 years ago

Funeral held for NYPD officer Jason Rivera

Officer Rivera’s partner, Officer Wilbert Mora, also died of his gunshot wounds days after the shooting.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Funeral held for NYPD officer Jason Rivera
3 years ago

1 officer killed, another in injured in deadly police shooting in Harlem

A 22-year-old officer died and the other is still fighting for his life.
3 years ago
VIDEO: 1 officer killed, another in injured in deadly police shooting in Harlem
3 years ago

NYPD appoints 1st female commissioner

Keechant Sewell is also the first woman -- and first Black woman -- to be NYPD police commissioner.
3 years ago
Keechant Sewell, the first black female NYPD commissioner, listens to Mayor-elect Eric Adams speak at the Queensbridge houses, Dec. 15, 2021, in New York.
3 years ago

Keechant Sewell becomes 1st female commissioner of NYPD

The New York native shared what she hopes to change with her milestone appointment.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Keechant Sewell becomes 1st female commissioner of NYPD
3 years ago

NYC mayor-elect names 1st Black female NYPD commissioner

Keechant Sewell was selected by Mayor-elect Eric Adams to become the first female police commissioner for New York City, starting in the new year.
3 years ago
VIDEO: NYC mayor-elect names 1st Black female NYPD commissioner
3 years ago

Eric Garner's mother speaks out on first days of NYPD judicial inquiry

Petitioners in the judicial inquiry concerning Eric Garner's death are calling for the firing of NYPD officials involved in the incident who are testifying.
3 years ago
Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner attends the daily media briefing at the Office of the Governor of the State of New York, June 12, 2020, in New York.
3 years ago

Judicial inquiry begins looking into Eric Garner's death at hands of NYPD

A judge has ordered witnesses from the NYPD and police union to testify on Eric Garner's arrest and death to get more insight into the fatal 2014 incident.
3 years ago
Eric Garner poses with his children in an undated family photo provided by the National Action Network, July 19, 2014.
3 years ago

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio 'misused' NYPD resources for family, DOI report alleges

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio accused of misusing NYPD resources, DOI reports.
3 years ago
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, second from left, is surrounded security and followed by reporters as he leaves an event, April 28, 2016, in New York.
4 years ago

NYPD continues search for suspect in broad-daylight shooting

The gunman narrowly missed hitting two children while firing shots on a busy Bronx street before escaping on a scooter driven by an alleged accomplice.
4 years ago
VIDEO: NYPD continues search for suspect in broad-daylight shooting
4 years ago

How one New York city plans to replace its entire police department

Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick is pushing for changes in the police department that include a proposed department of community solutions and public safety.
4 years ago
VIDEO: How one New York city plans to replace its entire police department
4 years ago

New York City's highest-ranking uniformed police officer is retiring

Terence Monahan, New York City's highest-ranking uniformed police officer, is retiring as NYPD chief of department.
4 years ago
Chief of Department Terence Monahan speaks to the media at the scene of a mass arrest of protesters in Manhattan  on June 3, 2020 in New York City.
4 years ago

'Unprecedented' NYC police discipline guidelines could serve as model throughout US

"Ultimately, everything has to drive, in my view, toward building trust."
4 years ago
Dermot Shea attends a press conference announcing that will be the new NYPD Commissioner on Nov. 4, 2019, in New York City.
4 years ago

'Excessive, brutal, and unlawful force against peaceful protesters': NY AG sues NYPD

New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing the NYPD over its handling of the Black Lives Matter protests.
4 years ago
New York Police Department officers detain a protester during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Manhattan, New York, Nov. 5. 2020.
4 years ago

NYPD arrests 15-year-old for violent attacks on vehicles

A driver and his elderly mother were inside when cyclists attacked a car Tuesday. Several other arrests are expected after at least two violent attacks on motorists in New York City.
4 years ago
VIDEO: NYPD arrests 15-year-old for violent attacks on vehicles