19-year-old arrested for armed robbery with firearm in DC

BRONX, NY – A New York Police Department officer has been charged in two separate indictments involving an alleged cover-up of a patrol car accident and an assault during an arrest, Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark announced Thursday.

Officer Kenny Victoria, 34, assigned to the 44th Precinct, is charged with falsifying a police report after a patrol car struck a motorcyclist last year and for allegedly attacking a suspect with a police radio during an April arrest . He was arraigned in Bronx Supreme Court before Judge Brenda Rivera and is scheduled to appear again on Dec. 3.

In the first indictment, Victoria was accused of attempting to offer a false instrument, falsifying business records and official misconduct. According to the investigation, on December 16, 2023, Victoria allegedly filed a false collision report after a police car he was in struck a motorcyclist near Monroe Avenue and East 173rd Street. Video surveillance reportedly contradicted Victoria's account and showed the police vehicle plowing into the motorcyclist, who suffered a broken leg.

In a second incident, Victoria was charged with second- and third-degree assault and official misconduct. Prosecutors allege Victoria hit a suspect in the head with his police radio on April 30, 2024, after the man was subdued by another officer. The suspect had to be treated with staples for a head injury.

District Attorney Clark said in a statement, "His alleged actions constitute a breach of public trust and are damaging to the Shield."

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A 19-year-old man was arrested in connection with an armed robbery that occurred June 28 in the 2600 block of Bowen Road in Southeast.

At approximately 7:05 p.m., two suspects approached a victim, demanded property, and one suspect brandished a weapon. The suspects then fled the scene in a vehicle driven by other accomplices.

Following an investigation, Mekhi Mimiko of Northeast DC was arrested Wednesday and charged with armed robbery (with firearm). Authorities continue to investigate the case and encourage anyone with information to contact police at (202) 727-9099 or text tip number 50411.

Queens, NY – Lance White-Hunt has pleaded guilty to identity theft, providing a false filing document and tampering with evidence after unlawfully occupying a home in Jamaica and falsifying rental documents. Under this cause of action, he is obligated to pay compensation to cover the victim's legal fees for a civil lawsuit he brought against the rightful owner and the broker.

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz emphasized that the main goal is to remove intruders from homes. She found that White-Hunt's actions were particularly serious because he falsely claimed to be a legitimate tenant and took the homeowner to court. The order includes liability for White-Hunt and reimbursement of the victim's legal and repair costs.

White-Hunt, 24, of Brooklyn, pleaded guilty to multiple charges Thursday. Superior Court Judge Toni Cimino ordered him to return to court on Nov. 6 for the sentencing, which is expected to include five years probation, 20 days of community service and $3,900 in restitution.

According to the charges, the homeowner listed the Lakewood Avenue property for rent through Top on Feb. 23