A convicted sex offender, Charles Ghose, has been serving on a Midtown Manhattan community board under the false name "Charles Ny," prompting an investigation after his true identity was revealed. His presence on the board, which deals with youth services, has sparked outrage and calls for stricter vetting procedures.
A 4-year-old girl was found dead and her 6-year-old sister rescued in Jackson, Mississippi, in what authorities believe may be a human trafficking case linked to the murder of their mother in Louisiana. The prime suspect, Callie Burnett's boyfriend, was apprehended after a bystander reported his suspicious behavior.
A suspected Queens jihadist, Judd Sanson, was held without bail after police found a cache of weapons in his SUV near LaGuardia Airport. Prosecutors highlighted the potential threat he posed, noting the discovery of nearly a dozen weapons and 179 rounds of ammunition.