Crime Stoppers
Coverage of Crime Stoppers in the Nexus archive.
- Detroit police want help finding missing 75-year-old man
Detroit police are seeking help to locate 75-year-old Larry Malone, who went missing after leaving his residence on Bedford Street on July 8. He has dementia, PTSD, and diabetes, uses a cane, and was last seen wearing a black knit cap, gray shirt, and black pants. Tips can be submitted to the Detroit Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
- Minor in custody after 5-year-old boy shot by stray bullet at Detroit playground
A minor is in custody after a 5-year-old boy was shot by a stray bullet at a Detroit playground. The incident occurred Tuesday night when a teenager allegedly fired shots into the air, striking the child in the arm. The boy received medical treatment and was released, while the investigation continues.
- 5-year-old boy recovering after stray bullet hits him while riding bike in Detroit
A 5-year-old boy was injured by a stray bullet while riding his bike in Detroit, with police identifying a person of interest who may have fired random shots. The boy is recovering physically but is traumatized, and neighbors report ongoing issues with gunfire and teen activity in the area.
- Months-long narcotics investigation sparked by Crime Stoppers tip leads to 3 arrests
A months-long narcotics investigation in Cedar Park, sparked by a Crime Stoppers tip, resulted in three arrests and the seizure of drugs, firearms, and thousands in cash.
- Woman raped at knifepoint in Greenwich Village; suspect remains at large
A 21-year-old woman was raped at knifepoint in Greenwich Village on June 27. The suspect, described as dark-skinned and wearing a white T-shirt and dark sneakers, fled the scene. Surveillance photos from a NYC subway station were released by police, who remain at large. A separate rape case involving a 13-year-old girl in the Bronx's Van Cortlandt Park occurred days earlier.
- Man dead after being shot, found in crashed vehicle on Detroit's west side
A man in his 30s was found dead after being shot in a crashed vehicle on Detroit's west side. Police discovered the incident near Motor Drive and Town Square Apartments around 4:30 a.m. The Detroit Police Department is investigating and has provided contact information for tips.
- 5-year-old boy shot in arm on Detroit’s west side; Chief Todd Bettison says they have a person of interest
A 5-year-old boy was shot in the arm on Detroit’s west side while riding his bicycle outside his home. Police Chief Todd Bettison confirmed a person of interest, described as a 15- to 16-year-old possibly wearing a mask, is under investigation, but no arrests have been made yet.
- Bronx shooting: Cops seek suspect who killed man near liquor store
Bronx detectives are investigating a fatal shooting near a liquor store on July 6, where 46-year-old Shaun Whitchett was killed by a single gunshot wound to the head. The incident occurred at 1503 White Plains Road in Parkchester, and no arrests have been made. The 43rd Precinct reported five homicides year-to-date as of July 5, with shootings slightly down compared to 2025.
- Woman shot, another assaulted after large fight on Detroit’s west side
A 19-year-old woman was shot and is in critical condition, while another woman in her 20s was assaulted and is stable after a large fight on Detroit’s west side. The incident occurred on July 6 at 8:50 p.m. in the 19900 block of Pinehurst Street. Police are investigating and seeking information.
- Metro police release photos of men being sought for questioning in stabbing case at night club
Metro Nashville Police released photos of three men sought for questioning in a June 19 stabbing at Carol Ann’s Home Cooking Café, a nightclub on Murfreesboro Pike. The incident injured three people—a husband, wife, and the wife’s cousin—with non-life-threatening injuries, following an argument that escalated into an attack involving broken glass.
- 5 hospitalized in shooting at Mount Clemens block party
Five people were hospitalized after a shooting at a block party in Mount Clemens, as reported by the Macomb County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. on Independence Day near Court Street and Clemens Street, with three of the victims being juveniles.
- Caught on can? Cops hunt thug who pummeled 74-Year-old woman over bottle machine
A 74-year-old woman was assaulted in the Bronx after a dispute over a bottle recycling machine. The suspect, described as wearing a blue shirt and black pants, pushed her to the ground and punched her before fleeing. The victim was hospitalized in stable condition, and no arrests have been made.
- Police seek suspects in non-fatal double shooting on Detroit’s east side
Detroit police are investigating a non-fatal double shooting that occurred on May 10 in the 500 block of East Larned Street. Two suspects, described as Black men in separate vehicles, fired multiple shots injuring two victims. Authorities are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the suspects.
- Brooklyn murder: Woman shot dead in apartment, boyfriend sought as prime suspect
A 24-year-old woman was found shot dead in her Brooklyn apartment on June 30, with her boyfriend identified as the prime suspect and still at large. The 911 call was made by the suspect's mother, and no arrests have been made as the investigation continues.
- Queens deli worker stabbed by thieves over several cases of beer: cops
Three men stabbed a 42-year-old Queens deli worker multiple times in the back during a robbery at a store in Corona on June 21, stealing several cases of beer. The victim was hospitalized in stable condition, and police are seeking suspects described in specific clothing.
- Subway sicko sought for sex assault of woman during R train ride: cops
Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred on an R train in Manhattan on June 28. A 30-year-old woman was allegedly fondled by a suspect wearing a black t-shirt before exiting at 28th Street station. The suspect remains at large, and authorities are seeking public assistance.
- Teen injured after suspected drive by shooting in Detroit
A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized after being injured in a suspected drive-by shooting in Detroit on Monday night. The incident occurred near 16th and Magnolia streets around 10:15 p.m., and he is expected to survive.
- 16-year-old boy hospitalized in suspected drive-by shooting on Detroit’s east side
A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized after being injured in a suspected drive-by shooting on Detroit’s east side on June 29. Police responded to the 3700 block of 16th Street around 10:15 p.m., where the teen was found with a gunshot wound. He is expected to survive, but no suspects or vehicles have been identified.
- Two killed after driver strikes friends outside Detroit bar; suspect in custody
Two pedestrians, Erica Smith (43) and Dawad Helton (51), were struck and killed by a driver outside a Detroit bar early Sunday morning. The suspect, a Detroit man in his 20s, was restrained by bystanders and is in custody; police are investigating whether alcohol played a role in the crash.
- Inwood shootings: Two men left fighting for their lives in separate incidents blocks apart
Two men were critically wounded in separate Inwood shootings on Sunday, occurring hours apart on 207th Street. Both victims were rushed to Harlem Hospital in critical condition, and police are investigating potential connections between the incidents. The 34th Precinct reported a 25% drop in shootings compared to 2025 prior to June 21, but no arrests have been made.
- Unidentified man found shot in the head in Queens: cops
An unidentified man was found shot in the head in Queens around 1 a.m. near 104th Street and the Van Wyck Expressway service road. He was unconscious without identification and remains in critical condition at Jamaica Hospital. Witnesses reported two men fleeing on a scooter, and the 103rd Precinct is investigating the third shooting in their jurisdiction this year.
- Search underway for 90-year-old reported missing out of Miami
Authorities in Miami are searching for 90-year-old Yverne Jean, who was last seen in a vehicle near Northwest Seventh Avenue on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. He is described as 5'5", 150 pounds, with brown eyes, wearing a blue shirt and pants. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating him.
- Family of Kissena Park murder victim searching for answers a month after fatal shooting
The family of Albert 'Avrumie' Itzkowitz, an Orthodox Jewish man fatally shot in Kissena Park, has joined the NYPD in offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to his killer. A month after the May 18, 2026, shooting, no arrests or motives have been identified, with the family suspecting antisemitism as a possible motive and urging investigators to consider a hate crime.
- 74-year-old man stabbed on Upper West Side bus for defending mother from loudmouthed brutes
A 74-year-old man was stabbed on an Upper West Side bus after intervening to protect a mother with a baby from harassment by two men. The attackers fled the scene, and the victim was hospitalized with stable injuries as police continue their investigation.
- One killed in overnight shooting in Denver's Montbello neighborhood
A man was killed in an overnight shooting in Denver's Montbello neighborhood on Wednesday. He was taken to the hospital but later died, and police are investigating the incident as a homicide. Authorities are seeking information about the suspect.
- Suspects identified in Myers Park jewelry theft, police issue arrest warrants
Police have identified two suspects, David Niculescu and Fernando Rostas, in a Myers Park jewelry theft and issued arrest warrants. A community tip submitted to Crime Stoppers led to their identification, highlighting the program's effectiveness. Authorities are now seeking public assistance to locate the suspects.
- Investigation underway after 12-year-old shot in the head in downtown Nashville
A 12-year-old was shot in the head during a fight between a group of teens in downtown Nashville on Sunday night. The incident occurred on Union Street, and the child is in 'extremely critical condition' at Vanderbilt. Metro Nashville Police are investigating and have interviewed two individuals not believed to be the shooters.
- Chess player slashed in daytime Union Square attack
A 62-year-old man playing chess in Union Square Park was slashed in the back during a broad daylight attack on June 21. The suspect, described as wearing a blue shirt and baseball cap, fled westbound on 14th Street. The victim was hospitalized with a laceration but is expected to survive.
- Harlem shooting: Four injured outside basketball court in early morning gunfire
Four people, including several teens, were injured in a shooting outside a Harlem basketball court at 1:18 a.m. on 143 Street and Lenox Avenue. All victims were hospitalized in stable condition, and police are investigating the incident without any arrests made.
- Police hunt for sicko who attempted to kidnap, sexually assault teen in Staten Island
A 14-year-old girl was targeted by a suspect who attempted to kidnap and sexually assault her in Staten Island on June 20. The suspect approached her outside a jewelry store, took her to a deli and a taxi, and tried to assault her before fleeing the scene. The girl escaped unharmed.
- ‘We will never give up’: Detroit dad honors son 10 years after unsolved murder during Father’s Day weekend
Terrance Graham, a Detroit father, honors his son Martinus Wilson 10 years after his unsolved murder during Father’s Day weekend. Martinus, 20, was killed in a 2016 shooting on Detroit’s east side; the case remains open. Graham emphasizes spreading his son’s legacy of kindness and continues advocating for justice.
- Man arrested days after person stabbed to death in Uptown Charlotte
A man was arrested in Charlotte, N.C., days after a stabbing that killed 27-year-old Said Ali Altabtabae at Uptown Charlotte apartments. David Layevette Lawrence, 51, was charged with murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon, allegedly stealing the victim's phone during the June 10 incident. Police continue to investigate and urge anyone with information to contact authorities.
- Two men shot dead in the Bronx, detectives search for killers: cops
Two men were shot and killed in an ambush in the Bronx near the Morrison Avenue 6 train station on June 18. The victims, a 53-year-old and a 43-year-old, were pronounced dead at Jacobi Hospital after being shot multiple times. Police are investigating the motive and searching for suspects, with no arrests made as of Friday.
- Southfield police want help finding an endangered missing 60-year-old woman
Southfield police are seeking help to locate 60-year-old Tammy Smith, who has a brain aneurysm and schizophrenia and went missing on June 18. She was last seen wearing specific clothing, and authorities urge the public to contact them with information.
- Family pleads for help finding missing Charlotte mother of 3
Brandi Merrick, a 37-year-old mother of three from Charlotte, has been missing since June 8 after leaving her sister's home in Harrisburg, N.C. Family members report she has not responded to calls or texts, prompting a search and appeals for public assistance. Described as 5 feet tall with brown hair and a chest tattoo, she was last seen in the Houldsworth Drive area.
- Police asking public for help identifying man in suspected arson case on Detroit’s west side
Detroit police are seeking public help to identify a man linked to an arson case on the city’s west side. A house on Eason Street was set on fire on May 12, but no injuries occurred; investigators have video footage of the suspect, described as a man aged 40–50 with specific physical traits and clothing.
- ‘Longest 30 seconds of my life’: Romulus pastor recounts 20 shots fired into home with family inside
Flem Peacher VI, a Romulus pastor and dog trainer, survived a shooting where 20 bullets were fired into his home on May 6, with his wife and five children inside. Surveillance footage showed a young man in a white hoodie firing the shots, which Peacher believes were part of a coordinated attack, though he has no known enemies. The incident left his family traumatized, and he urges the perpetrator to surrender.
- Man arrested in connection with Toledo festival shooting that injured 12
A man was arrested in connection with a Toledo festival shooting that injured 12 people. Police identified two suspects and recovered two firearms, but a second suspect remains at large with a $10,000 reward offered for information.
- Man violently stabbed in Washington Heights clinging to life, suspect on the run: cops
A 38-year-old man was critically stabbed in the neck in Washington Heights on June 17, with the suspect fleeing the scene. The suspect is described as a heavyset man wearing a pink hoodie, blue jeans, and durag. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage from local businesses near the pet grooming store where the attack occurred.
- Man dead, another arrested after fatal shooting following altercation on Detroit’s west side
A man was arrested after shooting and killing another man following an altercation on Detroit’s west side. The incident occurred on June 16 at 7 p.m. in the 12000 block of Vaughan Street, with police confirming the victim died from injuries at a hospital and the shooter was taken into custody.