Man accused of killing woman in New York subway fire pleads not guilty
The man accused of killing a woman sleeping on a New York City subway car by setting her on fire pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and arson at a court hearing on Tuesday.
New York police identify the woman a man set on fire on the subway
The New York City Police Department identified the sleeping woman a man set on fire while aboard the subway last week. Debrina Kawam, 57, had recently moved to New York City from Toms River, a township on the Jersey Shore. She had a “brief stint” in the city’s homeless shelter system, according to New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Suspect due in court after woman set on fire on NYC subway
Sebastian Zapeta, the man accused of setting a woman on fire on the NYC subway, is due in court in the death of Debrina Kawam.
Man pleads not guilty to burning woman to death on a New York City subway train
A man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to burning a sleeping woman to death inside a New York City subway train. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was arraigned on murder and arson charges in Brooklyn court in connection with the killing of Debrina Kawam,
Man accused of burning woman to death on a New York City subway train is set to be arraigned
The man accused of burning a sleeping woman to death inside a New York City subway train is set to be arraigned Tuesday on murder and arson charges. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, will appear in Brooklyn court in connection with the killing of Debrina Kawam,
Man accused of setting woman on fire on Brooklyn subway train back in court
The man accused of setting a woman on fire on a subway train in Brooklyn is expected back in court on Tuesday. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, is scheduled to be arraigned after he waived the right to his first court appearance last month.
NYC increasing police presence in transit system: 'People don't feel safe in our subways'
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said she has ordered more officers to patrol the subway trains and platforms following the ...
Suspect wanted in 2 separate subway stabbings in New York City
Police are searching for one man wanted in connection to two separate stabbings in the New York City subway system.
U.S. Postal Service worker fatally stabbed inside New York City deli, reportedly over food dispute
Jaia Cruz is charged with second-degree murder linked to the slaying of Ray Hodges, according to the New York City Police ...
Mother used as human shield in New York City shooting that injured 6 people: Police
A 40-year-old mother was one of six people shot in a New York City convenience store when she was used as a shield by a ...
Five sworn in as new York City Police officers; for one, it's a family tradition
Five York City Police Department officers were sworn in Dec 30, 2024, beginning their journey in York. Some have prior law ...
Looking Back: NYC detective takes over Schenectady police department
One hundred years ago, a New York City detective was preparing to take the reins of the city of Schenectady's police ...
10 people shot outside New York City nightclub on New Year’s Day: NYPD
At least 10 people were shot outside a Queens nightclub on New Year’s Day, according to the New York City Police Department.
10 people are wounded in a shooting outside a New York City nightclub
About 30 shots were fired before the gunmen fled on foot and were then seen getting into a sedan with out-of-state plates.
Was New York City crime up or down in 2024?
On the subway, felony assaults were up 65% from 2019 to 2024, according to the MTA. In 2019, 374 felony assaults were ...