Crime in the City full episode: May 17, 2025
FOX 5 NY’s Dan Bowens takes a look at some of the more notable crimes across the New York City area this week, including a 14-year-old boy arrested after a 16-year-old girl was fatally shot, NYC losing control of Rikers Island, shocking revelations from the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial.
Chris Brown to be held without bail on charge related to nightclub attack
Hip-hop and R&B singer Chris Brown will be held in custody while facing charges that he beat a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.
2-year-old boy survives fall from 15th story of Maryland apartment building
People are calling it a miracle in Montgomery County after a two-year-old survived a fall from the 15th floor of an apartment building.
Human remains found near Taylor Swift's beachside Rhode Island mansion amid serial killer fears
The discovery marks 13th set of remains found across New England since March.
Cassie cross-examined: Court reporter details what she said
Cassie Ventura faced cross-examination in court today, with defense attorneys presenting sexually explicit messages exchanged with Sean "Diddy" Combs to argue her participation in "freak offs" was consensual. Cassie revealed both she and Combs struggled with drug addiction, including a 2012 overdose by Combs. FOX 5 NY’s Lisa Evers, who was inside court, details Cassie’s bombshell testimony to FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas.
Woman 'miraculously' found alive after almost 3 weeks lost in the Sierra Nevada
A camper who had been missing for almost three weeks amid snowy, blizzard conditions in the Sierra Nevada has been located and "miraculously found alive."
Texas mom accused of buying gear, ammo for son who expressed 'fascination with mass shootings': police
A Texas mom has been accused of buying her son tactical gear and live ammunition, despite the teen expressing a fascination with mass shootings.
Mom accused of buying ammo, tactical gear for son who threatened mass violence
A Texas mother is accused of buying ammunition and tactical gear for her son who had repeatedly shown a desire to “commit acts of mass violence” at school.
TikTok influencer Valeria Marquez gunned down during livestream
The 23-year-old was killed while interacting with her followers during a livestream in a beauty salon.
As Florida prepares to execute serial killer, here's everyone on death row
The other states with scheduled executions this year are Alabama, Mississippi, Ohio, and Oklahoma.
Decapitated dolphin found in North Carolina; $20K reward offered
Investigators are trying to find the person or people who decapitated a dolphin on a North Carolina island.
Cruise ship crime reaches 2-year high, casting ‘dark cloud’ for travelers: expert
Department of Transportation data reveals 23 alleged rapes among 48 total crimes reported in early 2025.
Lawyers grill Cassie on 11-year relationship
Cassie returned to the witness stand for a third day in Sean "Diddy" Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial, as cross-examination intensifies. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas has the latest details.
Neighbor recounts teen's escape from NJ captivity: 'They kept her in the dog crate'
Horrific is how a next-door neighbor described what a girl told her after escaping a NJ home where officials say she was confined and abused by a couple in Gloucester Township for seven years.
Neighbor recounts teen's escape from NJ captivity
Horrific is how a next-door neighbor described what a girl told her after escaping a NJ home where officials say she was confined and abused by a couple in Gloucester Township for seven years.
Second day of Diddy testimony
FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers and Michelle Ross discuss Cassie Ventura's testimony and photos of the "freak-offs" shown only to the jury.
Teen escapes after being held captive, abused by South Jersey couple for years: officials
A South Jersey couple is facing a list of charges for a disturbing case of child abuse where officials say a girl was forced to endure deplorable living conditions while being sexually abused, before she was able to escape years later.
16-year-old girl fatally shot in the Bronx, 14-year-old suspect in custody
In a stray gunfire incident, a 16-year-old girl was killed in the Bronx. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt reports.
Cartel family members entered US after deal with Trump administration, Mexico says
The Trump administration has allowed 17 family members of Mexican cartel leaders to enter the United States, according to officials in Mexico.
NYPD seizes cars with massive speakers for being too loud
In Queens, the NYPD impounded several vehicles for having oversized loud speakers. FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green reports.