NYCHA employee arrested for assault and harassment in Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, N.Y – An off-duty New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) employee was arrested Saturday morning in Brooklyn, police said. Jasper Mixon, 30, was taken into custody around 8:40 a.m. in the 79th Precinct.

Mixon, a NYCHA employee, is charged with third-degree assault and second-degree harassment. The circumstances of the arrest were not disclosed and it is unclear whether the incident was work-related.

Authorities have not released any further details at this time.

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s black bear hunting season begins Monday, October 14, with new regulations and safety measures. The hunt is divided into two sections, with Section A taking place from October 14th to 19th and Section B from December 9th to 14th. The first three days of Section A are archery-only, while muzzleloaders are permitted starting October 17.

Under state regulations, hunters are limited to one bear per segment and cannot harvest bears that weigh less than 75 pounds alive or clothed. The New Jersey Fish and Game Council recently updated the state’s black bear management policy and officially adopted the changes on October 2.

The 2024 season also includes a possible extension for Segment B if the harvest rate does not reach 20% by the end of the regular segment. If the season is extended, the hunt will continue from December 18th to 21st.

Hunters are reminded of restrictions, including a ban on bear hunting near bait areas and a requirement to check harvested bears at designated stations throughout the state. The season could end early if the total harvest reaches 30% of tagged bears.

For more information on regulations and permit details, hunters can visit the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife website.

BROOKLYN, N.Y – A 13-year-old Brooklyn boy has been reported missing after he was last seen Friday evening. Authorities said Bechruzjon Tojiev was last seen leaving his apartment on October 11 around 8 p.m.

Tojiev is described as an Asian man with a light complexion. According to police, he is about 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs 190 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes. He was reportedly wearing a black T-shirt, black pants and black mules at the time of his disappearance.

The NYPD urges anyone with information about Tojiev’s whereabouts to contact authorities immediately.