New Jersey Police Warn Of Statewide Phony Panhandler SchemeOne woman allegedly claimed to be from Romania, and had a sign that asked for money to help her baby. Police say in reality, she was carrying a $500 purse, wearing costly jewelry, and using an iPhone 10.
Aggressive Panhandlers On Roadways Raising Safety ConcernsPanhandlers in the middle of the Cross Bronx Expressway, walking between lanes and putting drivers in danger. So who's keeping the highways safe?
California Panhandlers Caught Driving Rental Car, Traveling Around Town To Solicit CashSome were holding kids small enough to even be breastfeeding, and all were holding signs claiming to be down and out.
NYC Police Union Urges Officers To Take Pictures Of Quality-Of-Life OffendersThe Sergeants Benevolent Association is launching a new initiative to combat quality-of-life issues.
Arrests Of Subway Panhandlers, Peddlers Triple Under New Police CommissionerAccording to police transit statistics, there were 274 arrests between Jan. and March 2. During the same period last year, 90 panhandlers and peddlers were arrested.
Reports: Bitterness Persists Between Times Square Buskers After StabbingThe bad blood apparently has not dissipated between two well-known panhandlers in Times Square, who got into a fight that ended with one of them being stabbed, according to published reports.
Complaints: Penn Station Overrun By PanhandlersOwners of businesses near New York City transit hub Pennsylvania Station are complaining to authorities about panhandlers.