A Surge of Migrant Offenses in the Big Apple
A group of Venezuelan migrants have been apprehended in New York City following an audacious raid on a Target store and a subsequent assault on police officers, escalating concerns over the rising tide of migrant crimes in the city.
Target Raid and Assault
On April 2nd, around 6:50 p.m., six migrants allegedly stole various items from a Target store on the Upper East Side. As police responded, two of the suspects, Brayan Freites (21) and Yusneiby Machado (23), allegedly attacked the officers during their arrest.
According to a criminal complaint, Machado struck an officer in the head with her hand, while Freites shoved an officer and resisted handcuffing. The altercation spilled out onto the sidewalk, with a third suspect throwing rocks at responding officers.
Arrests and Released Suspects
Machado and Freites were taken into custody and charged with robbery, assault, resisting arrest, and other offenses. Despite prosecutors’ request for ,000 bail, Machado was released under supervised release without bail. Freites was held on a ,000 bail or a ,000 bond.
One officer was hospitalized for substantial pain and a sprained wrist.
Suspects with Troubled Pasts
Machado and Freites have a history of previous arrests, according to the report. Machado was charged with trespassing and assault in January and last month, respectively. Freites was arrested for trespassing, shoplifting, and other offenses.
Three other migrants – Sebastian Jaramillo, 22, Michael Sanchez, 31, and Henry Zambrano, 19 – were also arrested and charged with robbery and disorderly conduct. They later appeared in court on petit larceny and possession of stolen property charges, and all three were released without bail.
Wave of Migrant Crimes
The Target raid and assault are part of a growing wave of migrant crimes reported in New York City. According to the LA News Center, many migrants arrested for offenses are back on the streets after being released without bail.
The influx of migrants in New York has raised questions about the ability of the city’s justice system to handle the surge in arrests, with concerns over the safety of both the public and law enforcement officers.
Data sourced from: foxnews.com
