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Bronx Local News: Man Beaten, Slashed Across Face in Random Attack

Fordham Man Attacked, Slashed Across Face By Dan Gesslein  Bronx Voice  November 13, 2025  BRONX LOCAL NEWS - The NYPD is investigating a disturbing attack in Fordham in which a resident was randomly attacked on the street and slashed across the face.  At around 2:30 am on October 28, a 44-year-old man was walking in front of 2705 Marion Avenue when he was attacked from behind. Investigators said a man dressed all in black ran up behind and punched the man in the back of the head.  The two struggled and the victim fell to the ground. Cops said the attacker jumped atop the victim, pulled out a sharp object and repeatedly slashed him across the face and the victim’s hand as the man tried to protect himself.  The slasher then ran off in an unknown direction. EMS rushed the victim to nearby Saint Barnabas Hospital where he was treated for multiple lacerations. He was listed in stable condition.  The NYPD released surveillance video t...

Cops Arrest Man for Sexually Assaulting 73 Year Old Bronx Woman

Elderly Woman Sexually Assaulted, Robbed in Her Own Apartment

Police arrested a suspect in the sexual assault and robbery of a 73-year-old woman in the Bronx. -Photo by NYPD



By Dan Gesslein

Bronx Voice

March 28, 2023


BRONX - Police arrested a suspect in the horrifying sexual assault of a 73-year-old woman inside her Bronx apartment. The woman woke up to find the robber on top of her. 




Cops arrested 45-year-old David Salas. He was charged with sexual abuse, sexual misconduct, forcible touching, menacing, burglary, grand larceny, criminal trespass and trespass. 




Salas lives on Narraganset Avenue a short distance from the attack scene in an apartment building in the vicinity of Williamsbridge Road and Lydig Avenue. 


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At around 9:30 pm on March 23, the 73-year-old victim woke up in bed to find a man on top of her demanding money. The robber touched the victim’s breasts and proceeded to sexually assault her. The attacker then fled the apartment with the victim’s bank card and PIN number. 




Officers arrested Salas on March 27 in the confines of the 41st Precinct in the Longwood section of the Bronx.




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