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Yonkers Battles Vandals

The second precinct, at Yonkers Raceway and across from the Empire City Casino has seen several acts of vandalism over the past several years. The targets of these unknown vandals? Officers’ private vehicles. And although the officers aren’t happy about the situation, they have yet to catch those responsible. [Read More...]

This entry was posted on Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 11:21 am and is filed under criminal law. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

NYC Embracing Big Brother

Here is a report from NBC news on Operation Sentinel, the program to scan and track all cars coming in and out of Manhattan in the name of homeland security. [Read More...]

This entry was posted on Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 2:34 pm and is filed under license plate scanners. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

2009: A Big Year for New York Unemployment Fraud

The Tonawanda News reports that in 2009 76 people from Western New York were arrested for fraudulently collecting unemployment benefits. These suspects were largely collecting unemployment while also steadily collecting paychecks, taking advantage of the State’s unemployment insurance trust fund. [Read More...]

This entry was posted on Monday, January 18th, 2010 at 9:47 am and is filed under fraud. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

NYC Marijuana Arrests Show Racial Disparity

In a story that may not be surprising to many, the New York Times revealed this week that blacks in NYC are far more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than other racial groups despite the fact that white New Yorkers are more likely to be marijuana smokers. In addition, overall arrests for possession of pot are up under Mayor Bloomburg. [Read More...]

This entry was posted on Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 at 3:40 pm and is filed under drug possession. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

New York State Crime Lab Operations Questioned

In a report from the New York State Police we find that one major crime lab in the state had employed an undertrained and unqualified analyst for 15 years before being found out. The investigation into the lab began in 2008 when problems in the analyst’s work were first suspected. [Read More...]

This entry was posted on Monday, December 21st, 2009 at 6:55 pm and is filed under criminal law. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Manhattan Arrests for Drugs, Guns

An undercover officer with the NYPD went on a shopping spree of sorts over the past several months, according to the Daily News, buying drugs and guns in an effort to take down a ring operating in very close proximity to a school. [Read More...]

This entry was posted on Thursday, December 10th, 2009 at 5:59 pm and is filed under drug possession, weapons. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Heroin Trade Up in Albany

A national trend is being noticed in Albany. Heroin usage is up as evident from numbers out of hospitals, treatment facilities, and District Attorneys offices. This cheap but potent drug is on the rise once again and police are taking note. [Read More...]

This entry was posted on Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 at 6:34 pm and is filed under drug possession. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

New NY DWI Laws Among Toughest in the Nation

New stricter penalties for NY DWI convictions unanimously passed the New York Assembly and the Senate, and the new law was signed by Governor Patterson. “Leandra’s Law” includes a number of DWI penalty enhancements, including felony charges for drunk driving with a child under 16 in the car, and mandatory ignition interlock device installation for all DWI convictions. [Read More...]

This entry was posted on Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 at 12:21 pm and is filed under DWI. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Bronx Drug Bust Nets 53 Arrests

In two Bronx housing projects this week, local and federal law enforcement swept down to sweep up a major drug problem. Fifty three people have been indicted for various drug and weapons charges following the bust, and at least several gang members. [Read More...]

This entry was posted on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 at 3:51 pm and is filed under drug possession. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Queens State Senator Monserrate Convicted of Assault

A New York State Senator was convicted of domestic assault related misdemeanor offenses, but was found not guilty of the more serious felony assault charges. [Read More...]

This entry was posted on Monday, October 19th, 2009 at 2:41 pm and is filed under criminal law. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.