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October 19, 2022
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Statement from MTA Chief, External Relations John J. McCarthy on Oct. 18 NYPD Transit Arrests: |
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“The NYPD stopped and arrested a fare evader who was bringing a loaded gun into the subway system, and across three boroughs made four other arrests. Two of the arrests were of perpetrators that had been targeting riders and were caught by NYPD Detectives after being identified on MTA cameras days before. Tuesday's arrests demonstrate the value of police officers being deployed in large numbers on trains, in stations and at subway entrances.” Background:
NYC Transit subway conductors are now making announcements on board trains to alert riders when and where police officers are located within trains and on platforms. Now, even if officers are not within eyesight, riders will know where to seek help if concerned about their and their fellow riders’ safety. |
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line. Plain-clothed officers patrolling the mezzanine observed Volitan evade the fare. Further investigation led officers to recover a loaded .22 caliber firearm.
train, plain-clothed officers witnessed Carroll put his right hand inside victim’s purse in an attempt to remove her property. Officers placed Carroll under arrest without further incident.
line. Williams elbowed victim in the throat and stole victim’s Airpod. Victim alerted nearby uniformed officers who then took Williams into custody following a physical struggle. During struggle, Williams bit an officer on his head causing a laceration.