Sexual Attack on St. Felix Prompts Press Conference
Yesterday morning shortly before 6 a.m a woman on her way to work at Brooklyn Hospital was sexually attacked on St. Felix Street between Fulton and Dekalb Avenues. Here’s what was posted on the Fort Greene Kids list by someone who spoke to police on the scene: A young female doctor was assaulted, raped and…
Yesterday morning shortly before 6 a.m a woman on her way to work at Brooklyn Hospital was sexually attacked on St. Felix Street between Fulton and Dekalb Avenues. Here’s what was posted on the Fort Greene Kids list by someone who spoke to police on the scene:
A young female doctor was assaulted, raped and robbed at around 5:45am on her way to work at Brooklyn Hospital. The attack occurred on St Felix Street between Fulton & Dekalb. Supposedly, the attacker dragged her down a stoop and hid behind some garbage cans. As far as I know, he got away. This was a very bold sexual assault – outdoors in freezing weather in the middle of a residential block on a garbage pick up morning and around the time the NY Times delivery guy comes by.
We were able to confirm that as of last night the police had no one in custody. City Councilmember Letitia James will be holding a press conference today at 3 p.m. at the corner of Fulton and St. Felix to call for more police presence in the area and to raise awareness about safety measures.
“Actually, What, we were able to directly contact the Council Member, the Captain of the 88th Precinct and the person who lives on that block and posted to the FG Kids list. We think this is the kind of thing most readers would want to be aware of.”
Hey Brownstoner I noticed one thing lately: You are getting “Real Chatty” with me! Is there something going on I should know about or maybe some of my predictions are coming true?
Or maybe I have connected with the Baseball bat and you little Blog on Cover Race/Class warfare is taking a hit? What up homeboy you can tell me me.
BTW there was more crimes last night why this one? I think you are trying to spread fear now because no one cares about Real Estate anymore..
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Someday this war is gonna ned…
why is all the crime reported on this site in fort greene? is it up that much more over other bk neighborhoods?
They should burn down the PJs on the other side of the park & build the Nets arena in the charred landscape.
I agree Biff, I think its a community role that blogs like Brownstoner has that adds a layer to community communication that already exists.
Now if only he’d delete idiot comments by propjoe.
I happen to appreciate Mr. B posting stories like this because I feel it’s very important for everybody to always keep in mind that these attacks are happening and, as has happened here in the past, these threads often end up resulting in people posting reminders about how to protect oneself in the face of attacks, which, unfortunately will likely be on the rise in light of police budget cuts.
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she should have screamed her head off when he was dragging her. Im sure someone would have reacted.
im sure she did. i mean hells she SHOULD just have harnessed her super hero strength while it was happening so this wouldnt have happened :-/
*rob*
So MM, you think its not ok for Brownstoner to report local violent assault, but local sexual assault should be reported? Please clarify, please don’t obfuscate.
I was one of the people who don’t think Brownstoner should be the police blotter, and I still don’t. However, as a woman, I feel rape is a crime that cannot be tolerated, and people should be aware, and warned. This is not some ipod stealing teenager. My thoughts and prayers go out to the victim, and I hope the perp is caught quickly, and put away for good, under the jail.
I think flood lights and neighborhood awareness are necessary, and we all need to be extra vigilent about watching where we are, and what is going on around us. No one deserves to be attacked in any way, form, or fashion.
That said, this does not make Ft Greene “dangerous”, it makes it part of the larger urban landscape that always has a chance of having violent crime occur. That landscape is called New York City. Nowhere is immune. Let’s keep a level head, keep our eyes open, and be careful, and watch out for ourselves and others.
Someone who works at Brooklyn Hospital posted to FGKids this morning that she heard the police arrested a suspect.