Public Safety & Crime — Howard Beach News

Howard Beach community shocked by discovery of 14 deceased cats across Queens, prompting a major animal cruelty investigation by NYPD and ASPCA.

NYPD deploys tactical patrols to Howard Beach after ten residential burglaries. Homeowners are taking extra security precautions along waterfront blocks.

NYPD Harbor units recover human remains near Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach. A forensic investigation is underway to identify the individual.

Queens Supreme Court orders a forensic review of DNA evidence in the Chanel Lewis case. The decision marks a new phase in the Vetrano homicide appeal.

NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell announced a targeted redeployment of tactical units to South Queens after ten residential burglaries put neighbors on edge.

Cold case detectives from the NYPD's Queens North Homicide Squad are utilizing advanced genetic genealogy to re-examine evidence from unsolved homicides.

NYPD Harbor units recover human remains near Cross Bay Boulevard. A major investigation is underway as detectives search the marshland.

NYPD shifts tactical patrols to Howard Beach after 10 home burglaries. Neighbors are taking extra precautions as police flood the low-lying blocks.

Queens Supreme Court Justice Gregory Lasak orders a full review of genetic evidence in the Chanel Lewis homicide case. Read the latest court updates.