Crime & Safety

Crimes Nearby: Two Nabbed in Robbery

Check out the crime reports and arrests near you.

Written by Matt Hampton

We've compiled some local arrest reports, all courtesy of the Queens District Attorney and the New York City Police Department.


Forest Hills

On June 29, three women were walking to a residence on Slocum Crescent in Forest Hills Gardens just after noon when two men, one of whom was holding a gun, approached them and took their credit cards, jewelry, a pocket book, two iPhones, an iPad, a camera and cash.

Sharhonda Hart and Robin Hamilton are alleged to have driven the getaway car, the DA said.

Hamilton allegedly admitted to police that she and Hart picked up the two men in Brooklyn, drove them to Queens and pulled over when they saw the three women, Brown said. 

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Bayside

A city firefighter has been accused of calling in several false 911 calls to empty out firehouses, from which he the stole personal belongings, the city Department of Investigation commissioner said.

Joseph Keene allegedly stole money from fellow FDNY employees at firehouses in Bellerose and Staten Island.


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