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Jackson Heights drug dealing operation dismantled with nine individuals indicted: DA

April 15, 2025 By Bill Parry A Queens grand jury has indicted nine individuals in connection with the sale and possession of controlled substances—including fentanyl, cocaine, and crack—following a 17-month investigation into a drug-dealing crew operating on 95th Street in Jackson Heights, District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Tuesday. Undercover officers made 40 purchases during the… Read more »

Two NYPD officers from Jackson Heights precinct indicted for misconduct, burglary and forcible touching at alleged brothel: DA

March 31, 2025 By Bill Parry Two NYPD probationary cops from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights were indicted by a Queens grand jury for forcible touching, burglary, official misconduct, and other related crimes at an alleged brothel in July. Police Officer Justin Colon, 24, of Long Island City, and Police Officer Justin McMillan, 27,… Read more »

Teen charged with murder in Sunnyside stabbing of 14-year-old, held without bail: DA

Mar. 21, 2025 By bparry March 21, 2025 By Bill Parry A teenager is being held without bail after he was arraigned in Queens Supreme Court on Thursday in connection to a fatal stabbing of a youngster outside a Sunnyside McDonald’s last month. The 16-year-old was indicted by a Queens grand jury and charged…

Queens TV actor convicted of 2021 St. Albans murder in real-life crime drama: DA

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Mar. 10, 2025 By Bill Parry A TV actor from Rego Park is facing 25 years to life in prison after he was convicted of murder by a jury following a two-week trial in Queens Supreme Court on Friday. Isaiah Stokes, 45, of 62nd Road, was found guilty of the fatal 2021 ambush shooting…

Kew Gardens Hills tenant charged with murder of her building super in rent dispute: DA

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Jan. 17, 2025 By Bill Parry A Kew Gardens Hills woman is criminally charged with murder for allegedly killing her building superintendent, who was trying to collect tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid rent on behalf of the landlord, inside her apartment Tuesday. She is accused of beating the super to death with…