Five immigrants who police say were part of the mob that violently attacked two NYPD officers in Times Square two weeks ago are currently in custody, as well as another immigrant who was detained. was released on bail.
A spokesperson for the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office told Fox News that three suspects were taken into custody in the Bronx on Tuesday. The three men were arrested inside the apartment, including Wilson Juarez, 21, and Kelvin Servita Arroca, 19, both of whom had previously been arrested in the case. .
Juarez and Arocha are currently in ICE custody and are scheduled to appear in court on Friday, prosecutors said.
Five immigrants who police say were part of the mob that attacked two NYPD officers in Times Square are currently in custody, and another has been released on bail. (Fox News and NYPD)
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Prosecutors said the two did not flee the state by bus, contrary to reports. The name of the third suspect in yesterday’s arrest has not been released.
Darwin Gomez Izquiel, 19, who was wanted in connection with the incident, was arrested by police on Wednesday morning on suspicion of robbery and petty theft, and is now back in custody. Gomez-Izquiel and three other suspects, who remain at large, are accused of making off with about $600 worth of clothing stolen from the Macy’s department store in Queens Center Mall, New York City police said. There is.
The Manhattan DA’s office announced that a fifth suspect is also in custody, but his name has not been released.
A spokesperson for the Manhattan Attorney’s Office said, “Five of the individuals charged in this case are currently in law enforcement custody and the investigation with the NYPD is ongoing.”
On February 1, an immigrant charged with assaulting two New York City police officers in Times Square ignored reporters. (Stephen Hirsch/New York Post)
Illegal immigrant gives middle finger after allegedly attacking NYPD in Times Square
Mr Juarez is now believed to have watched from a distance rather than taking part in the brawl. He was charged with tampering with physical evidence after he allegedly exchanged jackets with a man who fled from police after the crash, prosecutors said.
Manhattan Prosecutor Alvin Bragg said Arouca did not physically touch either officer, but he allegedly kicked a police radio and was an “assistant” in the assault.
Meanwhile, Yohenry Brito, 19, the only immigrant held without bail in connection with the attack, was released after posting $15,000 bail, sources told Fox News. Ta.
The attack on a police lieutenant and a police officer on January 27th was caught on camera, sparking widespread condemnation, and one of the suspects, João Boada, 22, was released on February 1st. held up two middle fingers to the reporter’s camera. from police custody.
Kelvin Arocha, 19, Wilson Juarez, 21, Yeoman Rebellon, 24, and Darwin Gomez-Izquiel, 19, were all arrested by two New York City police officers. He has been charged with assaulting the. (New York City Police Department)
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Mr Bragg faced massive backlash for releasing five initial suspects, including Boada, without bail.
Police plan to interview three more suspects based on investigation and review of body camera footage.
“We need to make sure that the people who actually committed the criminal activity in this matter are identified and prosecuted,” Bragg said last week. “The only thing worse than not bringing perpetrators to justice is keeping innocent people trapped in the criminal justice system.”
Fox News’ Danielle Wallace and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
