NYCHA employee arrested for assault and harassment in Brooklyn

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

Mixon, a NYCHA employee, faces charges of third-degree assault and second-degree harassment. The circumstances surrounding the arrest have not been disclosed and it is unclear whether the incident was work-related.

Authorities have not provided additional details at this time.

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey’s black bear hunting season opens Monday, October 14 with new regulations and safety measures in place. The hunt is divided into two segments, with Segment A taking place October 14-19 and Segment B scheduled for December 9-14. The first three days of Segment A are reserved for archery, while muzzle-loading weapons are permitted from October 17.

Under state rules, hunters are limited to one bear per segment and cannot take bears weighing less than 75 pounds live or 50 pounds dressed. The New Jersey Fish and Game Council recently updated the state’s black bear management policy, with the amendments officially adopted on October 2.

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

Hunters are reminded of restrictions, including a ban on bear hunting near baited areas and a requirement to check for bears harvested at designated stations across the state. The season could close early if the cumulative 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, NY — A 13-year-old boy from Brooklyn was reported missing after being last seen Friday evening. Authorities said Bekhruzjon Tojiev was last seen leaving his residence around 8 p.m. on October 11.

Tojiev is described as a light-skinned Asian man. He is approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighs 190 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes, according to police. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a black T-shirt, black pants and black flip-flops.

The NYPD is urging anyone with information on Tojiev’s whereabouts to contact authorities immediately.