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Chief James Essig
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Joined March 2021

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Register now for the next test! Don’t miss out on this opportunity.
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Earlier today @NYPDrecruit stopped by and answered some of your most asked questions about the current recruitment campaign. Registration is open from now until January 31st for the next exam. Be sure to register today.
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We need your help finding Oliver Sundance before he can harm another person. He was last seen in lower Manhattan but has ties to Crown Heights. He could be on foot or in a car. Know where he is or could be? Contact now. It’s anonymous.
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🚨WANTED in connection with a HOMICIDE in the @NYPD5Pct and a non-fatal shooting in the @NYPD77Pct that both occurred earlier today: Have you seen Sundance Oliver? He is considered armed and dangerous. Any information? Call 911 & DM @NYPDTips or call at 800-577-TIPS.
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We are sending our thoughts and deepest condolences to the members of the Bristol, Connecticut Police Department as well as the members of the community who are enduring this tragic loss.
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This afternoon I was honored to stand alongside as 22 Detectives were honored by the Federal Drug Enforcement Agents Foundation, in recognition of their dedication to keeping NYC Safe. A job well done by all the honorees and also job that all do well every day!
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We need your help to identify and apprehend these individuals who have no regard for law enforcement or the citizens of #Bronx
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🚨WANTED-ASSAULT: 7/31/22 at approx. 8:05PM, E 168 St & Sheridan @NYPD44PCT Bronx. The suspects threw glass bottles at on-duty Police Officers, & with one Officer injured. Any info call us at 800-577-TIPS or anonymously post to crimestoppers.nypdonline.org Reward up to $3,500 1/3
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Great job by our Fugitive Enforcement Detective who shows yet again that on or off duty, Detectives are willing to act in dangerous situations to help others!
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When an elderly woman was seen driving 10 MPH on the Van Wyck Expy with a shredded tire, Detectives Dobbins & Roufanis from @NYPDDetectives Manhattan Warrants immediately jumped into action by escorting her off the road & even helped change her tire. All in a day's work!
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Great work by our investigators who worked tirelessly for the last 2 days to identify and arrest Andrew Abdullah, 25 for the senseless murder of Daniel Enriquez this past Sunday. He is being charged with Murder 2 and CPW 2.
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Amazing work on a tragic case by our investigators from the 41 Squad, Bronx Homicide, and all the other NYPD units involved, as well as our partners in closing out an intense investigation with the arrests of both a 15 year old male and Boding for Murder.
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Thanks to the tips by the public & the tireless work of our @NYPDDetectives, Omar Bojang was arrested and charged for this incident. twitter.com/NYPDnews/statu…
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We need the public’s help to arrest the person who shot and killed Brooklyn resident Daniel Enriquez on Sunday morning. Daniel was on his way to meet his brother for brunch and sadly didn’t make it. We need YOUR help to find Andrew Abdullah, 25 year old male 1800577TIPS
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Frank Robert James a 62 year old male with ties to NYC, PA, NJ, WI, and OH is WANTED for shooting 10 individuals in a NYC Subway car. There is a reward of up to 50K for info leading to his arrest and indictment. Call 1-800-577-TIPS or DM with ANY info you have.
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Two innocent children gunned down within days of each other. The phrase “bullets have no names” could not be truer. We need your help to get justice for these victims and all victims of violence in NYC. Info on these or any other acts of violence? 1-800-577-TIPS
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Today, and I announced the indictment and arrest of 20 individuals who both reside in and committed over 30 acts of violence in the Bronx since 2020. Chief Savino said, “…bullets have no names”. The residents of the Bronx and NYC are safer because of these arrests
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We need your help to identify and arrest this individual who brutally attacked a woman on Friday night in Harlem.
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Someone has to have seen this guy. He is wanted by the Manhattan Special Victims Squad for the attempted murder & sexual assault of a woman on Friday, March 18, 2022, @ 11:38 pm, on West 123 St bet Lenox Ave & Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. Call 212-694-3000 @NYPDTips @NYPD28Pct
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Update as you heard yesterday in the press conference held here at 1 Police Plaza, the individual depicted in these images was apprehended out of state by local and federal authorities.
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Update - the NYPD is now offering a total reward of up to $25000 for his arrest and conviction. We need your help to catch him. twitter.com/NYPDnews/statu…
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Update - the NYPD is now offering a total reward of up to $25000 for his arrest and conviction. We need your help to catch him.
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UPDATE: The below individual is being sought in connection to the fatal shootings of two homeless males in NYC and Washington DC. If you have ANY information on this individual, contact @NYPDTips at 800-577-TIPS. There is a reward of up to $70,000. twitter.com/MayorBowser/st…
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We need your help to identify and locate this violent individual who is responsible for 5 acts of violence between NYC and Washington DC since March 3rd. He is targeting defenseless men who are sleeping on the street. with info
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Thanks to a call from the public in response to images obtained from video of the perpetrator recovered during a broad video canvass that covered over 30 city blocks, HCTF investigators were able to charge this dangerous individual with all 7 crimes. We will not tolerate hate.
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ARRESTED: The individual below has been arrested for the assaults against Asian females on Sunday in Manhattan. twitter.com/NYPDTips/statu…
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Great job connecting the dots across two boros to get justice for the victim of this inexcusable act of hate that occurred last summer in Brooklyn. If you commit a hate crime in NYC our investigators will identify and arrest you!
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UPDATE: This individual has been apprehended for the below incident in Brooklyn, having been already arraigned in the Bronx for forcible touching. twitter.com/NYPDHateCrimes…
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We need your help to solve this violent crime committed in East NY! Message with any information you might have or call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
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On Wednesday,February 9, 2022 @ approximately 12:40 A.M.,front of 200 Forbell Street in the confines of the 75 Pct in Brooklyn,an unknown perpetrator discharged a firearm striking the male victim causing his death.Reward up to $3500.Call 1-800-577-TIPS.All calls are CONFIDENTIAL!
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So far this week, our investigators from the FEU apprehended 21 individuals want in connection with 20 acts of violence (10 murders and 10 non-fatal shootings), also seizing 4 guns in the process. This dangerous work was completed without injury to officer or offender. Great work
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We can’t let the person responsible for harming this innocent child get away with this. We need your help to identify and catch him. Contact of cal 1-800-577-TIPS if you have any info
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This morning, your @NYPDDetectives need your help identifying the perpetrator wanted for shooting and critically wounding an 11-month-old baby last night, Jan 19, at the corner of East 198 St & Valentine Avenue in #theBronx @NYPD52Pct. Have info? Call us at 800-577-TIPS.
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Today, and I thanked the members of Manhattan North Detectives and the Fugitive Enforcement Division for their extraordinary investigate work identifying and arresting the person responsible for the senseless death of Kristal Bayron-Nieves.
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January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. If you think a young person is being trafficked, there is help available. Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888 or the NYPD Special Victims/Human Trafficking Hotline at 646-610-7272.
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After an extensive and exhaustive investigation by members of the 25 Squad and MN Detectives, the perpetrator, Winston Glynn, 30 was arrested for this atrocious and senseless Murder. We will not rest while seeking justice for crime victims!
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Today I approved the Chief of Detectives award of up to $10,000 for the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for this heinous act of violence. Call 1-800-577-TIPS or DM us at
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We need your help to identify and catch the person who in a senseless act of gun violence, took the life of a 19 year old women early Sunday at a Harlem Burger King. Info? Call 1-800-577-TIPS or message @NYPDTips #harlem
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Early this morning an off-duty Police Officer was shot outside the 25 Precinct by someone who chose to fire a gun. Luckily he is going to be ok. That bullet could have struck anyone. Help us find the person who committed this violent act. Call 1-800-COPSHOT if you have info.
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