Authorities are intensifying the search for Jamel McGriff, wanted for a violent double homicide in Queens, where he allegedly tortured and murdered an elderly couple before setting their house on fire.

57 individuals were detained at a New York business with 5 facing charges of illegal reentry; they are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The action emphasizes worksite enforcement and labor law compliance.

Richard LaPage from Potsdam, NY, pleaded guilty to distributing and possessing child pornography; he had a prior conviction for a sexual act involving a minor.

OSI concluded NYPD officers were justified in fatally shooting Christopher Ferguson after he pointed a gun at them during a high-speed pursuit in Brooklyn.

Alexis De La Cruz receives a 1-to-3-year prison sentence for stealing and forging checks from elderly individuals after a guilty plea, as announced by Manhattan D.A. Bragg.

Volodymyr Tymoshchuk is charged with running global ransomware attacks, distributing malware such as "LockerGoga," "Nefilim," and "Megacortex," and causing vast damages. The U.S. offers a reward for information leading to his capture.

Eddie Ruiz was arrested with 15 kilograms of cocaine in a car compartment; the U.S. Attorney and FBI commented on the seriousness of drug trafficking.

Paul Regan has been charged with running a $50+ million Ponzi scheme, facing conspiracy, securities fraud, and other charges after his arrest in Florida.

A box truck driver died in a collision with a tractor-trailer on I-95 in New Rochelle; the truck caught fire. The other driver had non-life-threatening injuries. Traffic was diverted during the accident investigation.

A Bronx teen faces gun charges after his car, hit by a getaway vehicle, was found with a gun and ammo; he claims innocence and awaits forensic results.

A Queens couple in their 70s were found dead in their home after a fire, which is being investigated as a double homicide. A man seen entering the house before the blaze is sought by the NYPD.

Manhunt initiated after a stabbing on a Bronx MTA bus; NYPD seeks information on the assailant who attacked a 23-year-old male, leaving him with multiple wounds.

A Queens woman, Valezka Echeverrias, has been indicted on sex trafficking and grand larceny charges for allegedly forcing women into prostitution in New York City.