02Logo WFAN 1010WINS WCBS tiny WLNYLogo

Pepper Spray

A couch burns during 'Delafest' near Rutgers University in New Brunswick (credit: CBS 2)

Police Searching For Rutgers Students Involved In Rowdy Block Party

Police have released pictures hoping to identify more students involved in the party that turned rowdy.

2013/04/18

Scales of Justice (file / credit: clipart.com)

Lawsuit: Cops Pepper-Sprayed Woman, Children In Brooklyn Subway Stop

A Bronx woman alleged in a lawsuit that NYPD officers pepper sprayed her, and injured her three children in doing so, for allegedly entering a subway station without paying.

2013/04/02

Ambulance (file / credit: clipart.com)

Officials: Student Released Pepper Spray In Queens High School Cafeteria

EMS officials on the scene treated 22 patients, including students and adults, who reported either tightness in their chests or burning eyes.

2013/03/05

Craigslist Robber

Search On For Craigslist ‘Seller’ Who Took Money, Pepper-Sprayed Would-Be Buyer

Police Wednesday night were looking for a robber who went on Craigslist telling people he was selling a laptop, but instead just took his would-be buyer’s money and pepper-sprayed him in the face.

2013/01/02

Ambulance (file / credit: clipart.com)

Students Sickened After Pepper Spray Is Released In Queens School

One student was hospitalized, and 10 more had to be sent home, after pepper spray was discharged in a school lunchroom in South Ozone Park, Queens.

CBS New York–2012/10/16

Jalapeno pepper

NYPD: Teen Attacks Another Teen With Homemade Jalapeno Pepper Spray

‘The “Pepper Spray Princess,” as dubbed by the NYPD, allegedly fired her homemade concoction at the bus stop Wednesday morning, a few blocks from New Dorp High School.

2012/10/12

(credit:YouTube)

City Won’t Defend NYPD Officer In ‘Occupy’ Pepper Spray Lawsuit

New York City officials have taken the unusual step of refusing to defend a police inspector. He’s being sued for blasting protesters with pepper spray during last fall’s Occupy Wall Street protests.

2012/08/03

(credit:YouTube)

NYPD Inspector Violated Pepper Spray Guidelines, Review Finds

Officials say Anthony Bologna will lose 10 vacation days for his actions on September 24. He used the spray on Occupy Wall Street protesters who were penned-in by police.

2011/10/19

(credit:YouTube)

‘Occupy Wall Street’ Protesters: Drop The Charges Or We’ll Tie Up The Courts

Protesters’ attorneys with aides to Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance will demand the dismissals, and if the DA balks they’ll occupy the courts by going to trial on each and every case.

2011/10/17

(credit:YouTube)

Lawyer For Woman Pepper Sprayed At Occupy Wall Street March Demands Charges Against NYPD Official

Deputy Inspector Anthony Bologna is said to be the officer who used pepper spray on women who were already cordoned off by a mesh barrier in Union Square.

2011/10/12

(credit:YouTube)

Hacker Group ‘Anonymous’ Releases Officer’s Name In Wall Street Protest Pepper-Spray Incident

A high-ranking police officer allegedly caught on video in a pepper-spray incident during the “Occupy Wall Street” protests has been given 24-hour protection at his home on Staten Island.

2011/09/27

Box Cutter (credit: DCPI)

Police: Man Armed With Box Cutters Shot By Officer In Queens

A domestic dispute ended in gunfire Wednesday morning in Astoria after police said a man refused to drop two box cutters after a woman claimed he assaulted her and two children.

2011/08/10

Listen Live!

Follow CBS New York

Like us on foursquare

New York City Guides

 New York City Guides
Food & Drink
The latest on New York City’s diverse dining scene: Restaurant openings, the best meals, and fun takes on food.
 New York City Guides
Nightlife & Bars
From events to the latest cocktail creations, all you need to navigate the extensive NYC nightlife scene.
 New York City Guides
Family & Pets
Plan a weekend getaway with the kids, share tips with fellow parents or find a groomer that suits your pooch.