Woodhaven
Coverage of Woodhaven in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Delete all your messages’: Texts show Detroit-area duo’s panic when caught in alleged $4M fraud scheme
A Detroit-area duo, Shawn Carter and Danielle Thomas, are charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft after allegedly being linked to hundreds of fraudulent unemployment claims across 32 states, totaling over $4 million. The suspects reportedly exploited pandemic-era benefits by filing bulk online UI claims using multiple people's names and withdrawing cash from debit cards mailed to various addresses.
- Man stabbed during heated dispute in Queens: cops
A 25-year-old man was stabbed in the back during a dispute in Queens on July 25, sustaining a laceration. Two suspects fled the scene, and police released a photo of one suspect. The victim was hospitalized but is not in critical condition, with no arrests made as the investigation continues.
- 3 homes destroyed by Queens, families displaced
Three homes in Woodhaven, Queens were destroyed by a fire, displacing several families. The FDNY responded to the blaze, which started around 3:57 p.m. and required a third alarm, according to Deputy Chief Bob Sputh.
- Fire tears through multi-family homes in Woodhaven; firefighters, civilians suffer minor injuries
A fire broke out in multi-family homes in Woodhaven, causing minor injuries to firefighters and civilians. Shannon Sohn reported the incident.
- Fire burning through multi-family homes in Woodhaven, Queens; no injuries reported
A fire is burning through multi-family homes in Woodhaven, Queens. No injuries have been reported.
- Queens man arrested with Molotov cocktails after alleged arson attacks on Ozone Park and Woodhaven churches
Yogesh Sayrange, 36, was arrested in Queens after allegedly throwing Molotov cocktails at two churches and a commercial building in Ozone Park and Woodhaven. Police recovered two additional incendiary devices from his backpack during his arrest at 12:10 a.m. Thursday.
- Suspected vandal in custody for allegedly throwing Molotov cocktails at religious institutions in Ozone Park and Woodhaven: NYPD
A 36-year-old suspect was arrested for allegedly throwing Molotov cocktails at three locations in Ozone Park and Woodhaven, including a Baptist church and a Jehovah's Witnesses hall, with no injuries reported. The Ozone Park Residents Block Association condemned the attacks as hate-filled and linked them to divisive social media rhetoric.
- YouTuber JiDion arrested in Woodhaven while attempting to confront alleged squatter
YouTuber JiDion was arrested in Woodhaven while attempting to confront an alleged squatter. A protest occurred outside the local police station following the arrest.