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Lakewood Shomrim Responds to 500+ Calls Over Pesach

April 25, 2022 6:00 pm No Comments

Over the course of Pesach 2022, Lakewood Shomrim’s 24-hour patrols were flagged down more than 500 times by individuals and families requiring assistance, and engaged in numerous calls for various resident needs, many of them urgent, including: • Obtaining urgently needed narcotic medications; • Providing non-emergency medical transports; • Assisting in home lockouts; • Assisting at a house fire on Friday night (first days); and • Conducting searches for three missing individuals; among • Numerous other calls, both emergency and non-emergency Lakewood Shomrim thanked its partners at the Lakewood Police Department and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office for their constant patrols across Lakewood and assistance in responding to and rectifying the numerous situations that arose over the course of Pesach.

PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN: Lakewood Shomrim Makes Free ID Tags Available for Children

April 18, 2022 11:00 am No Comments

With hundreds of families mingling at various venues over the course of chol hamoed, the inevitability of some children becoming separated from their families becomes a reality. In such times, children carrying on them a small ID tag with contact numbers to reach a family member is crucial towards expediting the safe return of the child to their loved ones. Lakewood Shomrim has made free ID tags downloadable for parents to use. They can be downloaded by clicking here.

SEE THE VIDEOS: Williamsburg Shomrim Apprehends Serial Apartment Burglar

April 6, 2022 5:29 pm 14 Comments

Williamsburg Shomrim members were deployed on Wednesday afternoon for reports of a male jumping fire escapes and presumably burglarizing apartments. Upon arrival, Shomrim members were unable to located the man and a search of nearby apartments resulted in no evidence of a burglary having been carried out. Several minutes later, Shomrim received another call, this time from an individual reporting that a male suspect was running through backyards after robbing an apartment. Shomrim members quickly responded to Hewes Street between Lee and Marcy, where the call had come in, and maintained visual contact on the suspect as he dashed from yard to yard in an attempt to make his getaway. Eventually the suspect reached the Sambertheli shul, where Shomrim members were waiting for him. The NYPD had arrived at that time, and the suspect was taken into custody. It was subsequently determined that the thief had broken into several apartments. It wasn’t immediately clear what, if anything, he had stolen. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Lakewood: DUI Driver Arrested after Spotted by Shomrim Night Patrol

April 3, 2022 10:30 pm No Comments

In the wee hours of Sunday morning, sharp-eyed Shomrim members observed a vehicle swerving across Lakewood roads and exhibiting other DUI behavior. Shomrim called the Lakewood Police Department who swiftly arrived at the scene, placing the offending driver under arrest. “Lakewood Shomrim would like to thank its members for their work to remove this menace from the streets, as well as Lakewood Police for their quick response,” the group said in a statement.

INSANE FOOTAGE: Shomrim Member Thwarts Attempted Robbery In Boro Park

February 7, 2022 4:39 pm 23 Comments

A quick-thinking Boro Park Shomrim member foiled a robbery this afternoon at a cellphone store. A black male had entered the store on 13th Avenue and 46th Street and told the owner, a chasidish yid, that he wanted to buy AirPods. The man asked to see the AirPods before finalizing his purchase, and owner agreed, handing the expensive earbuds to the man. However, instead of buying them, the suspect took off, running towards the door as the store owner gave chase. As he reached the door, a Shomrim member who happened to be in the area saw the chase unfolding, quickly grabbed the suspect, and pinned him against the wall. Police arrested the suspect at the scene and charged him over the incident. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Flatbush Shomrim Volunteers Find Stolen Tefillin Stuffed Into Garbage Pail

January 21, 2022 1:14 pm 6 Comments

The freezing cold weather didn’t stop Flatbush Shomrim volunteers from helping a victim of a crime, Friday morning. A local Flatbush resident had called Shomrim saying that his car was broken into overnight (Thursday to Friday) in the vicinity of Ave L and East 28th Street. Among the valuables that were stolen (credit cards, cash and other items), was his Tallis and Tefillin. Shomrim dispatched a unit to assist in locating some security camera footage, while other volunteers began walking the streets in the frigid weather in search of the Tefillin. Thankfully, the Tallis and Tefillin were located inside a garbage pail a few blocks away, and were returned to a grateful resident. Flatbush Shomrim reminds residents to never leave valuables inside your vehicles and to make sure your cars are locked. Due to the uptick in crimes, Flatbush Shomrim has recently increased their membership, and now has nearly 100 members patrolling the streets 24 hours a day, along with a fleet of marked vehicles. In the month of December, Shomrim answered a whopping 750 phone calls on their hotline reporting crimes that plague the neighborhood. Thanks to their dedication and response, there have been countless criminals arrested. If you see anything suspicious, always call 911 and then the Flatbush Shomrim 24 Hour Emergency Hotline at 718-338-9797. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Flatbush Shomrim Locate Stolen “Bobcat” Worth Nearly $50,000

January 18, 2022 4:36 pm 1 Comment

Thanks to a Flatbush Shomrim volunteer, a stolen Bobcat will be shortly returned to its rightful owner. Sources tell YWN that the specialized vehicle, worth nearly $50,000, was stolen overnight from Diamond Auto Leasing on Ryder and Kings Highway. Flatbush Shomrim volunteers were on alert and began canvassing many areas of Brooklyn for the vehicle. Shomrim utilized social media as well, to notify the community to call if the vehicle was spotted. Thanks to an alert Shomrim volunteer, the vehicle was found a few miles away – in the Brownsville / East New York section of Brooklyn. The NYPD’s 75 Precinct was contacted by Shomrim, and immediately responded to the scene. The vehicle is expected to be returned to Diamond Auto Leasing this evening. Due to the uptick in crimes, Flatbush Shomrim has recently increased their membership, and now has nearly 100 members patrolling the streets 24 hours a day. In the month of December, Shomrim answered a whopping 750 phone calls on their hotline reporting crimes that plague the neighborhood. Thanks to their dedication and response, there have been countless criminals arrested. If you see anything suspicious, always call 911 and then the Flatbush Shomrim 24 Hour Emergency Hotline at 718-338-9797. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

MAJOR KIDDUSH HASHEM: Masbia, Shomrim Team Up to Aid Victims of Deadly Bronx Blaze [VIDEOS & PHOTOS]

January 9, 2022 9:12 pm 17 Comments

After a tragic blaze claimed 19 lives in the Bronx on Sunday, Masbia and Shomrim Volunteers from around NYC teamed up to assist the victims and their families, providing food, toiletries, and other needs to those affected. The group made a tremendous Kiddush Hashem as they were one of the first and largest presences of organizations, where they helped ease the plight of the families afflicted by the horrific tragedy. Dozens of boxes of supplies were picked up by Sendy Rappaport of Masbia from Bingo Supermarket in Boro Park, with the massive shipments transported up to the Bronx by a convoy of marked Shomrim vehicles. Hundreds of now homeless people lined up to receive items that they need for the night such as fresh towels, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo and other toiletries. A short while later, hot food was served out by the team of Shomrim volunteers, including soup, chicken, rice, and other freshly cooked food to help ease the pain that their fellow New Yorkers are going through. Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams were personally at the scene to ensure all was being done for those effected. NYPD Community Affairs Commanding Officer Inspector Richie Taylor was on the scene and helped coordinate the food distribution and placements. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Two Suspects Arrested For Assault Thanks To Boro Park Shomrim [PHOTOS]

December 12, 2021 1:31 am 4 Comments

Thanks to fast-responding Shomrim volunteers, two suspects were arrested for assault in Boro Park late Motzei Shabbos. Sources tell YWN that the incident unfolded on 46th Street between New Utrecht Avenue and 12th Avenue at around 11:30PM, when a vehicle driven by a Jewish man tried passing another vehicle which was double-parked. The man accidentally nipped the mirror while slowly passing by. The Jewish man and his his son exited their vehicle to apologize when they were suddenly assaulted by two occupants of the double-parked vehicle. The two suspects then fled on foot where along with the NYPD, Boro Park Shomrim were able to have the two suspects apprehended and taken into custody for assault. Boro Park Hatzolah responded and treated both victims for minor injuries. RECEIVE YWN BREAKING UPDATES IN LIVE TIME: YWN WHATSAPP STATUS UPDATES: CLICK HERE to join the YWN WhatsApp Status. YWN WHATSAPP GROUPS: CLICK HERE to be added to an official YWN WhatsApp Group. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Flatbush Shomrim Busts 4 Thieves With DOZENS Of Stolen Packages, Van; Urges Community to Be Vigilant [VIDEOS & PHOTOS]

November 30, 2021 1:32 pm 5 Comments

Flatbush Shomrim is warning NYC residents to be vigilant of packages arriving to their homes, as the organization has been inundated with calls relating to stolen boxes and packages in recent weeks. In one instance, Flatbush Shomrim received multiple calls on Monday afternoon of packages being stolen in the area of Ave. W and East 3rd St. An eyewitness to the thefts managed to snap a photo of the van being used by at least some of the suspects who were stealing packages, and Shomrim distributed the photo to its patrol members. At approximately 1:30 am Tuesday morning, Shomrim members on night patrol spotted the vehicle in question parked in the area of Ave. P and Ocean Parkway. A cursory look inside the vehicle confirmed to the members that it was indeed the one they were looking for, as it contained multiple packages and Amazon boxes which were presumably stolen. Shomrim volunteers staked out the area for over an hour before observing two individuals holding additional packages entering the van and driving off. Shomrim immediately activated the NYPD, who performed a traffic stop on the vehicle on Quentin Road and East 2nd Street, during which time police searched the van and found it laden with dozens of stolen boxes and packages. Additionally, the NYPD found that the van itself was a stolen vehicle. The two individuals were arrested and are facing charges. In a second incident just a few hours later, Flatbush Shomrim received a hotline call reporting a package being stolen on Ave. Y and East 3rd Street on Tuesday morning. Responding members observed two individuals carrying stolen packages in the area and the members immediately activated the police who responded to the scene, stopped the suspects, and took them into custody. Shomrim reminds everyone to keep their eyes out for arriving packages and to take them indoors as soon as possible. It is also crucial that the police be notified if a package is stolen, because if Shomrim spots the suspects, the perps cannot be arrested unless there is an open police report on them. If you see a package being stolen, call 911 and Flatbush Shomrim’s 24/7 Emergency Hotline 718-338-9797 (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Urgent Message From BP Shomrim after National Grid Employee Robs Home

November 24, 2021 8:00 am 5 Comments

Shomrim of Boro Park is urging residents to be vigilant of their valuables following a disturbing incident on Tuesday that was thankfully resolved with their assistance. According to Shomrim sources who spoke with YWN, a frum home in Boro Park was visited on Tuesday by a legitimate National Grid employee who was conducting routine and required inspections. After the female inspector left the home, the homeowner made a startling discovery – her pocketbook was missing. She immediately phoned Shomrim and apprised them of the situation, who sent units to respond to the scene. After initial fact-gathering, Shomrim members determined that the pocketbook was most likely stolen by the inspector. Shomrim phoned a high-ranking supervisor within National Grid and sent additional units to canvass the area in search of the inspector. Following a short search, the inspector was located several blocks away and, as presumed, was in possession of the stolen pocketbook. Shomrim notified the NYPD, who responded to the location and arrested the thief/inspector, and returned the pocketbook to its rightful owner. In the wake of this incident, Shomrim is urging everyone to be careful when allowing National Grid or other companies’ employees into your home. Keep valuables hidden and keep a watchful of the inspector’s actions. While the employees may be in your home legitimately, they may not always be the most upstanding citizens, and being cognizant of that could save you a lot of money and heartache. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

CROWN HEIGHTS: Jewish Man Fights Off Attempted Gun-Point Mugging; Shomrim And NYPD Respond

November 16, 2021 10:25 am 14 Comments

A young Jewish man was the victim of an apparent attempted robbery Tuesday morning on Montgomery between Kingston and Albany in Crown Heights, when three black males approached the victim and brandished a gun. According to YWN sources, no words were exchanged between the aggressors and their victim, likely because the victim began fighting back before they could make their demands. Surveillance footage provided to YWN of the incident shows the Jewish boy wearing a hoodie and backpack as the three black males exit a Honda vehicle and approach him. The victim walked past the perps and, after running up to the victim, one of the males tapped him and displayed a firearm. The boy instinctively began fighting back, scaring off the trio, who went back to the vehicle and drove off. Crown Heights Shomrim and the NYPD arrived at the scene shortly thereafter and are now searching for the suspects. As per the NYPD, the license plate does not match the car that was used in the incident, thus complicating search efforts. The victim was thankfully not injured in the incident. Shomrim are currently searching the streets for additional security-camera footage to be able to assist the NYPD with their investigation. If you have any information which can assist the investigation, please call 911 and the Crown Heights Shomirm 24 hour emergency hotline at 718-774-3333. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Do You Live In Flatbush? Flatbush Shomrim Looking For Volunteers

November 8, 2021 12:23 pm 2 Comments

Those living in NYC know of the out-of-control crime plaguing the streets around the city. The Flatbush community is no different. But thankfully, Flatbush Shomrim are out 24 hours a day, responding to reports of crimes, and catching criminals every day. Shomrim is responsible for hundreds of arrests each year, and responds to a large number of emergencies each day. Due to the uptick in crime, Flatbush Shomrim is looking for additional volunteers to join their incredible organization. To learn more, simply click here and fill out an application. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

High Level Israeli Officials Meet with Flatbush Shomrim, Hoping to Score Practical Advice [PHOTOS]

October 18, 2021 8:45 am No Comments

(By Sandy Eller) A group of more than 40 senior Israeli officials met with members of Flatbush Shomrim in Brooklyn on Sunday afternoon, hoping to gain insights that will benefit them on their home turf. The meeting was arranged by Moshe Samuels, creator of The New Jew, an Israeli documentary that cast the media spotlight on American Judaism. Having filmed a segment of the series in Brooklyn in conjunction with Flatbush Shomrim in the pre-COVID days, Samuels reached out to Shomrim executive coordinator Bob Moskovitz to arrange a fall visit with the Israeli Local Authorities group, which was comprised of mayors, city council members and directors of regional and local councils. The delegates were an extremely diverse group, representing Israel’s Jewish, Muslim and Druze observant and secular communities, their visit to New York providing them with an opportunity to learn more about Jewish life in the United States. “When I received the email, I was actually very flattered that they were reaching out to us and at the same time curious what wisdom we could impart,” Moskovitz told Yeshiva World News. “They wanted to see what it is we do, what our relationship with the police department is like, to know how we face with anti-Semitism today and to hear about hate crimes against Jews so that they could go back to their municipalities and see if there was anything they could build on.” The meeting was held at Congregation Shaare Shalom on Avenue S, with approximately a dozen Flatbush Shomrim members also in attendance. Moskovitz, his fellow coordinators Steve Weill and Naftali Rosenberg all addressed the group, explaining how Shomrim works and the scope of its operations. Expounding on that theme, Moskovitz discussed some of the differences between Israel’s Civil Guard and Shomrim – while both are focused on security, Shomrim’s broad array of services also includes dealing with missing persons and domestic issues, gathering video footage to help fight crime, delivering oxygen concentrators during COVID and helping with storm relief after Hurricane Sandy. “We explained how callers are happy to work with us because we have a warm Jewish heart,” said Moskovitz. “These people are our brethren and we care and they know that.” The meeting also included a visit to Shomrim’s mobile command center, which in addition to being called into service to locate missing persons, is also deployed to act as a deterrent in high crime areas, sometimes by NYPD request. One question raised by the Israeli delegates was how Flatbush Shomrim makes arrests. “We told them that in Israel, the Civil Guard can do that, but we don’t do that here,” said Moskovitz. “We wanted to impart to them that we are not vigilantes – we follow the letter of the law, which is why the NYPD and local precincts work with us.” The meeting ended on a positive note, with both sides feeling that it had been a successful afternoon. “When they left, we got a lot of ‘kol hakavods’ and pats on the back,” said Moskovitz. “They were very impressed and considering that there a lot of patrols and a lot of organizations here in Flatbush we were honored that they asked to meet with us.” Photo Credits: Lensky Photo (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Boro Park: Jewish Teen Punched In The Face; Shomrim And NYPD Looking For Suspect [SEE THE VIDEO]

October 11, 2021 2:29 pm 11 Comments

A Jewish teen was punched in the face on Sunday, and Boro Park Shomrim and the NYPD are looking for the suspect. Sources tell YWN that the group of teens approached the victim at around 4:20PM on Ditmas Avenue and East 3rd Street. One of the teens began asking him questions and then a suspect in a white shirt punched the victim in the face. The group immediately fled the scene. Boro Park Shomrim and the NYPD responded, and canvassed the area, but unfortunately, the suspects were no where to be found. Hatzolah responded to the scene and treated the victim for facial trauma. NYPD Detectives are investigating the incident, which does not appear to be a hate crime at this time. If you have any information, please call 911 and the Boro Park Shomrim 24 hour emergency hotline at 718-871-6666. The suspect in the white T-shirt is #Wanted for assaulting a 14 year old on East 3rd Street in the #Kensington area. If seen or you can ID him, call @NYPD66Pct Detective Squad 718-851-5603 and the #Shomrim hotline 718-871-6666. #YourCityYourCall #LetsCatchHim pic.twitter.com/TYx6uWO3fr — 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐫𝐢𝐦 (@BPShomrim) October 11, 2021 (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Following Recent Incidents – Important Alert From Flatbush Shomrim About Baby Sitters, Nanny’s And Home Help

September 17, 2021 2:40 pm 10 Comments

Flatbush Shomrim is alerting the community to be aware of those you are trusting with your children. There have recently been a number of troubling incidents with hired help involving the children they were watching. One shocking incident in the past 24 hours involved a woman allegedly hitting a 1-year-old child in a public park. Thankfully, the parents were able to take appropriate action thanks to the fast work of Flatbush Shomrim volunteers. Another incident in the past few days involved a cleaning lady stealing thousands of dollars in cash and jewelry. Flatbush Shomrim implores people to properly vet your help at home, and make sure you have working cameras both inside and outside your homes. YWN has learned that the attached photo is a woman who was fired by a local family after an allegedly disturbing incident with a young child. Please be aware before hiring help in your homes, and make sure they provide good references. These people are being trusted with your children. If you see anything suspicious, please call 911 and the Flatbush Shomrim 24 hour emergency hotline at 718-338-9797. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Flatbush Shomrim Has Retired NYPD Officers Patrol Community Over Yom Kippur And Sukkos

September 15, 2021 8:20 am 1 Comment

As Flatbush Shomrim continues working to keep the community safe, the organization tells YWN that their marked official vehicles will be patrolling the neighborhood throughout Yom Kippur and Sukkos to ensure the safety and peace of mind of all in the community. Their marked patrol cars will be manned by retired NYPD officers. Shomrim thanks their close partners in the NYPD for their assistance in this arrangement. Those who are able to to help Shomrim with the cost of these patrols, can click here to donate.

Shomrim London In Past 24 Hours Say Multiple Victims Have Phones Stolen By Suspects On Bikes

September 12, 2021 8:30 pm 1 Comment

In the last 24 hours Shomrim NW London have received multiple reports of criminals who have used bikes and mopeds to snatch mobile phones from people across Golders Green NW11 and Hendon NW4. Shomrim NW London are working closely with local Police to gather CCTV footage to ascertain the identity of the suspects. Often victims are approached from behind while talking or texting on phones. Criminals on mopeds or bicycles may mount the pavement to grab the phone or snatch it from the road. Sometimes when it’s a moped, a pillion passenger will snatch it. Criminals are known to operate during the day. Follow these simple steps to help protect your phone. – Be aware of your surroundings. – If you need to call or use your phone on the street, look out for anyone on a bike or a moped near you. – Look up, look out – Make it quick so you don’t become distracted. – Don’t text while you’re walking – you won’t notice what’s going on around you. – If that’s not possible, stand away from the roadside, close to a building or wall, so no one can come up behind you. – Going hands-free can prevent a thief from snatching your phone out of your hand. – Use the keypad lock / finger print or facial recognition so that thieves cannot immediately access your phone. – Your phone may have other security features you can use – these could allow you to wipe data, lock your handset, or prevent a thief from restoring a phone to its factory settings from another internet device. – Consider installing an anti-theft app. These can be an effective way of helping police trace your phone and identify the thief. – Every phone has a unique IMEI number which helps police and insurance companies to identify it if it’s stolen and stop a stolen phone from working. – Find your IMEI number by dialing *#06# from your phone and keep a written note of it. If you have been a victim please report to the Police on 999 and Shomrim NW London on 03009991234. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Flatbush Shomrim And NYPD Apprehend Multiple Suspects In Past Few Days: Armed Robbery, Burglary, Theft And More

September 12, 2021 2:55 pm 3 Comments

Thanks to a swift response by Flatbush Shomrim, numerous suspects were arrested in the Flatbush community over the past few days. The most recent incident was a burglar arrested on Sunday afternoon. It happened on East 29th Street near Avenue S, when a local resident witnessed a suspicious man enter his neighbors home. He watched him exit a moment later with a new pair of sneakers, and the homeowners cell phone. The witnesses quickly called the NYPD and Flatbush Shomrim. Fast responding Shomrim volunteers kept an eye on the suspect as he ran through multiple backyards. He was eventually apprehended by Police on East 22nd Street between Avenue R and Avenue S. The homeowner was grateful to Shomrim and the NYPD for making the arrest, and was happy to have her property returned. Meanwhile, just before Shabbos began, Shomrim apprehended a male suspect stealing packages on East 34th Street and Avenue K. Since Shabbos was over, Flatbush Shomrim responded to at least three additional incidents involving package thefts, a DWI driver who smashed into numerous vehicles and fled the scene, as well as hit and run driver on Sunday morning. On Thursday night, Flatbush Shomrim responded to a call for a victim who was robbed at knifepoint on Kings Highway and East 17th Street. Shomrim followed the two suspects from a safe distance until Police made the arrests. The knife was recovered, as well as the victims cell-phone and wallet. As YWN published earlier, Flatbush Shomrim has arranged to have retired NYPD officers patrolling the community throughout Yom Kippur and Sukkos in the marked Shomrim vehicles. If you would like to assist Shomrim in covering the costs of these patrols, please click here to donate. If you see anything suspicious, please call the NYPD and then the Flatbush Shomrim 24 hour emergency hotline at 718-338-9797. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

MI K’AMCHA YISROEL: Hatzolah, Shomrim, Chaverim Answer Staggering 5,000 Calls In Under 5 Hours [SEE THE NUMBERS]

September 2, 2021 5:30 pm 4 Comments

As Ida struck the Tri-State area last night, thousands of people instinctively reached out to major Chesed organizations Hatzolah, Shomrim and Chaverim for assistance in various types of emergencies. These organization have proven themselves once again to be the backbone of the Tri-State area Orthodox Jewish communities. Dozens upon dozens of elderly victims were rescued by volunteers from the above three organizations from flooded basements and taken to safety. Chaverim and Shomrim helped hundreds of residents pump water out of their basements. They responded to hundreds of calls for standard motorists, who were frightened and crying as they abandoned their vehicles in strange areas with no one to help them. Our communities owe a debt of Hakoras Hatov not only to the hundreds of volunteers who responded to these emergencies in the deadly weather – risking their own lives at many times to save others, but the dispatchers who fielded these thousands of phone calls. Working under intense pressure and trying to keep people calm, these dispatchers triaged and dispatched the high-priority calls first. The following numbers were put together by YWN after speaking to many organizations: Central Hatzolah (covering the entire NYC) received over 350 emergency medical calls in just a few hours. Shomrim in NYC (separate hotlines for Williamsburg, Boro Park, Flatbush, Crown Heights, Far Rockaway) had around 2,000 calls. Chaverim of NYC (and Catskills) had 1,300 calls. Rockland Chaverim answered nearly 1,100 calls for help. In Kiryas Joel, Chaverim responded to around 350 calls. Lakewood had around 150 calls. That is a whopping 5,200 calls in just a few hours! In Williamsburg, the sheer number of call volume was so overwhelming, that Chaveirim of Lakewood dispatched a crew of ten volunteers to travel to Williamsburg with heavy equipment to assist local residents. The Lakewood volunteers were in Williamsburg until 5:00AM. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

WATCH: New NYPD Chief In Brooklyn South Praises Shomrim

September 1, 2021 4:33 pm No Comments

NYPD Brooklyn South Assistant Chief Michael Kemper at a “High Holy Days” meeting in Flatbush praising the work of Shomrim. The meeting was arranged by the FJCC. Chief Kemper was recently assigned to Brooklyn South, which covers Flatbush, Boro Park, Crown Heights and other areas. Kemper is no stranger to the Jewish community, as he has previously served (for four years) as the Commanding Officer of the NYPD’s 90th Precinct in Williamsburg. An in-depth article about today’s meeting will appear later.

HAKORAS HATOV: Shomrim, Hatzolah, Misaskim, Achiezer And Family of Yosef Shapiro Thank NYPD For Help In Massive Search [VIDEOS & PHOTOS]

August 17, 2021 5:54 pm 2 Comments

It’s been nearly one week since Yosef Shapiro was found after a massive search in a Canarsie Park, but a debt of gratitude was given to the members of the NYPD. In a private ceremony arranged by the Achiezer Organization, the parents of Yosef Shapiro, presented the NYPD with a plaque which was signed by Achiezer, Hatzolah, Misaskim, and Shomrim. The group of Hatzolah volunteers who were the fortunate ones to actually find Yosef were present at the event, as well as leaders of all the major Jewish community organizations. Many Jewish organizations and community Askonim worked together in last weeks search, most notable, Flatbush Shomrim, who was first to responded with a group of volunteers, and who immediately notified the NYPD. Shomrim responded in force from Boro Park, Williamsburg, Crown Heights, Far Rockaway, and Staten Island. Dozens of volunteers from Flatbush, Canarsie and Boro Park Hatzolah responded as well as many volunteers from Chaveirim, Misaskim and Achiezer. The plaque was presented to NYPD Chief Michael M. Kemper CO, PBBS, and NYPD Chief Ruel Stephenson XO, PBBS. Brief remarks were delivered on behalf of the community by Hatzolah CEO Rabbi Yehiel Kalish, Rabbi Jack Meyer of Misaskim, Bob Moskovitz Coordinator Flatbush Shomrim and Achiezer President Boruch Ber Bender. Among the many people who were instrumental in the massive search were: NYPD Deputy Inspector Richie Taylor, CO, Community Affairs. Deputy Inspector Kevin Harrington. Capt. Elissa Carlies, XO, 69 Pct. Lt. Ira Jablonsky PBBS Community Affairs. Sergeant Kevin Royall, PBBS Community Affairs; Pinny Ringel of the NYC Mayors Office, Jack Meyer of Misaskim, Tzvi Weil and Yehuda Eckstein of Flatbush Shomrim, Moshe Wulliger of Flatbush Hatzolah, Boruch Ber Bender of Achiezer, Shalom Jaroslawicz-Achiezer Crisis Response Coordinator, Nachi Rosenberg of Boro Park Shomrim, Yanky Itzkowitz of Williamsburg Shomrim, Micha Lader of Far Rockaway Shomrim and the more than 500 volunteers from the above organizations as well as community members who responded and assisted in finding Yosef.

WILLIAMSBURG: Jewish Man Robbed At Gunpoint; NYPD And Shomrim Investigating [VIDEO & PHOTOS]

August 12, 2021 5:18 pm 5 Comments

A Jewish man was the victim of a gunpoint robbery in the heart of Williamsburg’s Hasidic Community, early Thursday morning. Sources tell YWN that the victim was in front of his home on Rodney Street near Lee Avenue at around 2:00AM, when a vehicle stopped, and a man exited. The mans face was covered with a sweater, approached the victim, displayed a handgun and demanded his cellphone and wallet. The victim complied, and the suspect walked back to his vehicle and fled the area. The victim immediately called 911 and Willimsburg Shomrim, and dozens of units canvassed the area. Unfortunately, Police and Shomrim were unable to locate the suspect or the vehicle used. The vehicle used was a black Honda Pilot, and Shomrim have provided NYPD Detectives with security camera footage from the area. If you have any information that can assist in this investigation, please call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) and Williamsburg Shomrim’s 24 hour emergency hotline at 718-237-0202. All calls are strictly confidential. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

BROOKLYN: Massive Search Underway For Missing Child; Hundreds Of Volunteers From Shomrim, Hatzolah, Chaveirim Searching

August 11, 2021 8:55 pm 6 Comments

A massive search is underway in Canarsiel, Brooklyn, Wednesday evening, after a 6 year old child went missing. Hundreds of volunteers from Hatzolah, Shomrim and Chaveirim are searching for 6 year old Yosef Shapiro. Yosef was on a day camp trip at a park in Canarsie at Seaview Ave and East 80 Street. The boys left the park on buses at around 3:00PM back to their camp, but Yosef somehow went missing – and may have never gotten on the bus. A massive NYPD response is combing the area by air, land, and sea. Sources tell YWN that Mayor DeBlasio is aware of the situation, and has requested as many resources as possible. Yosef was wearing a blue and striped shirt and dark pants. Please say Tehillim for Yosef ben Basya. Shomrim has volunteers from Flatbush, Boro Park, Williamsburg, Crown Heights, Staten Island, Far Rockaway. Hatzolah has volunteers from Canarsie, Flatbush and Boro Park. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

SHOCK VIDEO: Jewish Man Assaulted By Violent Thug In Boro Park; NYPD And Shomrim Investigating

August 11, 2021 2:53 pm 6 Comments

An elderly Jewish man was viciously assaulted in broad daylight by a violent thug complaining over parking spot. It happened just before 12:00PM, when the NYPD and Boro Park Shomrim were both called to reports of a Jewish man assaulted on 12th Avenue and 39th Street. A law-enforcement source tells YWN that the victim, who is a plumber, was doing some work in a local home, and his van was accidently sticking into someone’s driveway. The suspect approached the victim and began screaming about him blocking the driveway. Without warning, the suspect suddenly slapped the elderly man in the face sending him flying to the floor. The suspect got into a vehicle and drove away toward Fort Hamilton parkway. NYPD and Shomrim responded immediately, and it appears investigators know where the suspect resides and may have his identity at this point. The victim was treated by FDNY EMS for a bruised eye and bloody lips. The shocking video below had the audio removed, as it was filled with foul language. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Man With Gun Arrested Thanks To Williamsburg Shomrim [VIDEO]

July 28, 2021 5:26 pm 2 Comments

Thanks to volunteers from Williamsburg Shomrim, a man with a gun was arrested and the gun taken off the street. Sources tell YWN that Williamsburg Shomrim witnessed a male and female stealing packages from homes on Wednesday afternoon. Shomrim immediately contacted the NYPD, and when police attempted to stop the suspects, they threw a gun they had in their pants into the street and fled on foot. Police apprehended both suspects and took them both into custody. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Flatbush Assault Victim Speaks To Media; Hate Crimes Continues Investigation; Flatbush Shomrim Offers Reward [VIDEOS]

July 19, 2021 1:00 pm 3 Comments

As the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force continues their investigation into Fridays sickening assault on a Jewish Flatbush man walking to Shul, NY Governor Cuomo says that the New York State Hate Crimes Task Force is joining the investigation. Video footage tweeted by Flatbush Shomrim shows the 41-year-old Orthodox Jewish man walking to Shul when two men approached him from behind and repeatedly punched him in the face with a closed fist, shortly after 5:45 a.m. Friday. The man was not taken to a hospital and refused medical attention at the scene. Police said the suspects took the man’s Tefillin bag and ran. Thankfully, Shomrim recovered the mans Tefillin a few blocks away. The victim, Levi Zupnik, says that he never saw his attackers, and no words were exchanged before the assault took place. He quickly ran to a nearby home and rang the bell while simultaneously calling Flatbush Shromim, who in turn called 911. Both Shomrim and the NYPD arrived on the scene in minutes, but both attackers had fled the area. The NYPD and Flatbush Shomrim have both increased their patrols in the neighborhood, and Shomrim offered $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. This pair viciously assaulted and robbed a local resident on his way to Shul this morning. His Tefillin were ultimately recovered by our volunteers.#Shomrim is offering a $1k reward for info leading to arrests – call @NYPD63Pct 911 and our hotline 718-338-9797 with any info. pic.twitter.com/i800Fvyjts — Flatbush Shomrim Safety Patrol (@FlatbushShomrim) July 16, 2021 “To the Jewish Community of New York, I know this is exhausting,” Cuomo said in the tweet. “No one should have to worry about being attacked for their religious beliefs, ever. We stand with you and we will not stop fighting until the plague that is hate has been eradicated. Love will win here.” Yet another sickening anti-Semitic attack, this time in Flatbush. It's outrageous. To our Jewish community—I know this is exhausting. No one should have to worry about being attacked for their religious beliefs, ever. We will continue to fight against hate in all its forms. pic.twitter.com/TdnYhMzPAT — Archive: Governor Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) July 17, 2021 FACE OF EVIL: After hours of following their steps via camera footage, our volunteers obtained video of the faces of the pair – wanted for this morning’s vicious assault/robbery on New York Ave. If you recognize them, contact @NYPD63Pct & #Shomrim 718-338-9797. @NYPDHateCrimes https://t.co/iSh5oegt1P pic.twitter.com/5HSuZgUrq4 — Flatbush Shomrim Safety Patrol (@FlatbushShomrim) July 16, 2021 The HCTF is investigating a Robbery, that occurred at approx. 5:45 AM this morning, of a male walking to Synagogue, in the vicinity of 1910 New York Ave in Brooklyn @NYPD63Pct. Anyone with information is asked to DM @NYPDTips or☎️1-800-577-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/eDcz6BkRsE — NYPD Hate Crimes (@NYPDHateCrimes) July 16, 2021 (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Residents of Modi’in Illit Launch “Shomrim” In Order To Combat Break-Ins By Palestinian Thieves

June 16, 2021 11:00 pm No Comments

Over the past few weeks, there has been a wave of crime in the Chareidi city of Modi’in Illit and it is suspected of being perpetrated by Arab thieves coming from nearby Palestinian villages. The suspects have been tearing holes in the town’s security fence and entering the city in order to steal from private homes. Thus far, there has been no real response from the IDF or the police. On Tuesday morning, local residents gathered together in order to protect their homes and succeeded in apprehending a number of infiltrators. The first infiltrator was spotted at around 3:00AM, having entered via a hole in the security fence. A second Arab was located several hours later. They were both handed over to the police, who placed them under arrest. As a result of the break-ins, many residents instituted a local patrol which they are calling Ha’Shomrim, a volunteer patrol force comprised of young men who are all residents of the city itself. One of the new group’s volunteers told reporters: “We’re happy that Ha’Shomrim now exists, and we’re determined to do our job properly.” However, he stressed that “although up until now, those Arabs who have broken into the city undoubtedly came to steal from the residents, they could equally have been terrorists planning attacks. In fact, several have been armed with tear gas canisters, and there have also been reports of infiltrators armed with knives, though that hasn’t been confirmed. The response of residents here has been incredibly supportive. After several months of break-ins, about eight or nine such incidents, we realized that we would have to take matters into our own hands, as there had been no IDF or police response to people entering the city via holes in the security fence.” He added, “The municipality wasn’t entirely on-board but after a few weeks we straightened things out with them and now they’re doing all they can to support us.” A police statement noted that: “Police forces operating at enhanced strength against attempts to break into the city of Modi’in Illit heard cries from a private yard. A police unit sent to the scene located a Palestinian suspect in the yard and arrested him. “A short while later, another report was received regarding a Palestinian suspect who had been apprehended by a number of local residents. Police forces who arrived at the scene identified the suspect who was wounded and he was arrested and taken to hospital for treatment.” (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)

TODAY: Boro Park Shomrim Bike Registration

June 6, 2021 11:30 am No Comments

Boro Park Shomrim (BSSP) is having their annual bike etching registrations today, Sunday. If a stolen bike is recovered by Shomrim, they will be able to locate its proper owner through the numbers etched in your bike. Last year, many bicycles which had been previously registered were stolen, and police later recovered many of them – and the owners got them back. In contrast, bike owners who don’t register bikes that later get stolen almost never recover their cycles; even if the police later find a bunch of stolen bikes, it’s almost impossible to match a particular bike back up with its owner if there is no registration number, and such recovered bikes are usually auctioned off by the Police Department, along with other unclaimed recovered merchandise. The event will be held from 2:00PM – 6:00PM at 18th Avenue and 56th Street (18th Avenue Park). PLEASE PRE-REGISTER FOR THE EVENT BY VISITING BPSHOMRIM.BIKE

NYPD And Flatbush Shomrim Arrest Hate Crime Suspect Who Was Writing “Free Palestine” All Over Jewish Community

May 24, 2021 11:23 am 16 Comments

Thanks to a fast response by Flatbush Shomrim, a hate crime suspect was taken into custody moments ago. Sources tell YWN that the NYPD and Flatbush Shomrim were on alert looking for a woman who was caught on security cameras writing “Free Palestine” on numerous construction sites in Flatbush. A large contingency of Police and Shomrim were canvassing the area of East 24th Street and Avenue L looking for the suspect, after multiple eye-witnesses called Shomrim on Monday reporting they had seen the women. Shomrim eventually found her on Bedford Avenue between K and L, and thanks to a 30 second response by dozens of NYPD officers who have been flooding the area, she was taken into custody without incident. She was wearing the same exact clothing she was wearing when she allegedly carried out the multiple incidents. The woman appears to be of Hispanic descent. Shomrim thanks the community for being vigilant and reporting the incidents. If you see anything suspicious, please call 911 and the Flatbush Shomrim 24 hour emergency hotline at 718-338-9797. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

NYPD Chief Of Dept Walks Streets of Flatbush; Talks To Concerned Jewish Community Members; Is Joined By Shomrim & Community Leaders

May 23, 2021 7:25 pm 7 Comments

After recent security incidents in NYC in the aftermath of the Gaza war, the Flatbush Shomrim & the FJCC coordinated with the NYPD to deploy officers at strategic locations in the Flatbush community, including at Yeshiva dismissals. Police were visible all over the community, as resources were brought in from other parts of the city. YWN was inundated with reports of police cars at Yeshivas around the area during dismissal, as officers stood by to ensure the safety of the tens of thousands of Yeshiva children. On Sunday afternoon, NYPD Chief of Department Rodney Harrison joined a press conference in Boro Park led by NYC Mayor DeBlasio to denounce the string of hate crimes, which came on the heels of a high-level meeting on Friday with the Mayor and Agudath Israel of America at City Hall. Following that press conference, Chief Harrison personally visited the Jewish communities of Flatbush and Boro Park to hear first-hand concerns of local store owners and residents. The Chief was joined by Deputy Inspector Richie Taylor of Community Affairs, and Pinny Ringel of the Mayor’s Office. The Chief first went to Pizza Time on Avenue J and East 14th Street, where he was greeted by a group of Flatbush Shomrim volunteers who have been patrolling 24 hours a day to assist the NYPD in keeping the community safe. Josh Mehlman Chairman of the FJCC relayed the deep concerns and fears of the Flatbush community to the Chief. After a few slices of kosher pizza, the Chief walked up Avenue J to Coney Island Avenue, where he stopped into the “Table And Tennis” game room to play some ping-pong and shoot some hoops with local Yeshiva boys. He also visited Essen Deli, as well as Eichlers Judaica on Coney Island Avenue, stopping to talk with local residents – some for 15 minutes each. The Chief showed genuine concern about the issues presented to him, and pledged to work harder to bridge gaps between other nationalities and religious groups in the area and to increase the police presence. Additionally, the Chief met with Jack Rothenberg, a Flatbush Hatzolah Coordinator, and flagged down a passing Flatbush Hatzolah Ambulance to thank them for their dedication to saving lives. “Walking the streets of Flatbush and Boro Park today, hearing directly from concerned community members, I understand their fears and I will do everything in my power to help ease the anxiety and bring calmness to the communities, the Chief told YWN. “I have ordered a full deployment of police officers because our responsibility is not only to keep people safe but also to make people feel safe.” The FJCC’s Chairman expressed the community’s deep thanks to NYPD Brooklyn South Borough commanders, Deputy Inspector Richie Taylor, Commanding Officer Community Affairs, Lt. Yitzy Jablon Commander of PBBS Community affairs, the 61, 63, 66 and 70 Police Precinct commanders; Flatbush Shomrim; and in particular NYPD liaison Yehuda Eckstein for spearheading todays effort. Chaskel Bennett FJCC Co- founder added, “all of our community partner organizations have been working together to secure our neighborhoods. We cannot let up. There are very serious security issues we are grappling with and we need our partners at the NYPD to do what they do best in order to keep us safe.” Flatbush Shomrim Executive Coordinator Bob Moskovitz spoke

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Flatbush Shomrim To Patrol Community Over Shavuos Due To Security Situation

May 16, 2021 11:43 am No Comments

As Flatbush Shomrim continues working to keep our community safe, we are proud to announce that our marked official vehicles will be patrolling the neighborhood throughout Yom Tov to ensure the safety and peace of mind of all in the community. Our patrol car will be manned by retired NYPD officers, and working closely with the NYPD. Those who are able to to help Shomrim with the cost of these patrols, can click here to donate, The Flatbush Shomrim 24 hour emergency hotline number is 718-338-9797. The FJCC has recently received many inquiries from concerned Flatbush residents about reports of activity last week on Coney Island Ave., including drag racing, as well as supposed violence with a video circulating WhatsApp about danger in our midst. After reaching out to our NYPD partners, they have reported that after investigating the issue, last night’s activity posed no threat to the community. Police officials monitoring the event assure us that it was the annual celebration of the end of the Ramadan festival and nothing more. Additionally, Mosque leadership has stated they do not condone any disturbances in the neighborhood and will work together with the NYPD to keep the calm and the peaceful co-existence they have always maintained. In light of the situation in Israel and the recent shooting on East 21 St., FJCC and Flatbush Shomrim leaders recently met with the Commander of NYPD Patrol Boro Brooklyn South, Chief Brian Conroy, Chief Ruel Stephenson and Lt. Yitzy Jablonsky. Additionally, this group held a meeting with the commander of the 70 Pct. Inspector David Wall and Deputy Inspector Richard Taylor, Commanding Officer of Community Affairs Outreach, Office of the Chief of Community Affairs. The commanding officers committed to increasing security for the Flatbush community and have assured us of increased police patrols and enhanced police presence going into Shavuos.

Important Notice From Flatbush Shomrim Ahead of Pesach

March 26, 2021 10:52 am 1 Comment

As Flatbush Shomrim continues working to keep our community safe, we are proud to announce that our marked official vehicles will be patrolling the neighborhood on all nights of Yom Tov to ensure the safety and peace of mind of all in the community. Our patrol car will be manned by retired NYPD officers, who will be out most of the night, making sure that everyone gets home safely after the Sedarim. We encourage residence who are away for Pesach to keep an eye on their security cameras from wherever you may be. For those who do not have cameras, we suggest getting the Ring or Blink cameras. They are cheap and work efficiently, and can be accessed from anywhere. We would be remiss if we failed to mention that it’s exactly one year since we were suddenly thrown into the COVID crisis, utilizing our volunteers along with a team of doctors and nurses to deliver hundreds upon hundreds of oxygen concentrators to many sick people in Flatbush. We thank our devoted and dedicated Shomrim volunteers who worked 24 hours a day, straight through the Pesach Sedarim, as they assisted hundreds of sick people with oxygen. The community also stepped up to the plate, as they graciously donated the money to purchase the equipment needed to save lives. Shomrim also thanks our partners in Flatbush Hatzolah, most notably Coordinators Moshe Wulliger and Alan Esses, with whom our COVID Coordinators worked hand in hand, day in and day out, as well as with the highly successful plasma blood drives. The Flatbush Shomrim 24 hour emergency hotline number is 718-338-9797. Our wishes to the community for a safe and relaxing Yom Tov. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

WATCH IT: Boro Park Shomrim Apprehend Suspect Who Steals Car With Young Teen Inside

March 13, 2021 11:09 pm 14 Comments

A terrifying situation was quickly brought to an end thanks to fast-acting Boro Park Shomrim volunteers. The dramatic incident unfolded just minutes to Shabbos, when a known-car thief jumped into a parked vehicle on 45th Street near 15th Avenue that had its motor running, and sped off. In the backseat, was a 14-year-old boy. The owner of the vehicle called Police and the Shomrim hotline in a panic, reporting what had just taken place, and gave a description of the vehicle and the direction it was heading. Meanwhile, the maniac driver pulled a knife out and threatened the young teen, who managed to jump out of the vehicle a few blocks later. Around 10 minutes later, a Shomrim member noticed the vehicle on 18th Avenue and Dahill Road, and called Police to give them the vehicle location. The vehicle kept driving to Cortelyou Road and East 3rd Street, where he was apprehended. He was taken into custody by Police and charged with at least 7 charges. Thankfully, the terrified passenger was not injured. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

ALERT: Shomrim Searching For Missing Person In Brooklyn

February 28, 2021 2:00 pm 2 Comments

Shomrim volunteers in Boro Park spent the night searching for a missing person in Brooklyn, and are asking the community to keep an eye out of they see him. They are looking for Levi Goldstein, aged 33 from Boro Park. He was last seen on Shabbos afternoon at 6:00PM, in front of NYU Hospital Brooklyn (aka Lutheran Hospital), located at 150 55th St. He is 5 foot 6 inches, approximately 180 pounds, has green eyes and black hair. Boro Park Shomrim were joined by volunteers from Flatbush Shomrim, Williamsburg, Crown Heights, Staten Island and Far Rockway. If you have any information that can assist in locating him, please call 911 and the Boro Park Shomrim hotline at 718-871-6666. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

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