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New York Post
5 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
NY's failed criminal-justice reforms have just claimed two more victims — when will the madness end?
Scotty Enoe, a CVS worker, and Charles Brito, a homeless serial shoplifter, are the latest victims of New York's disastrous criminal-justice reforms. In 2023, Enoe found himself fighting for his life after Brito attacked him. The employee fought back by fatally stabbing his attacker with a pocket knife. Advertisement Now Enoe's on trial for manslaughter, facing up to 25 years in prison. And Brito is dead. It's tragic for both men. And absolutely nuts. Advertisement And it's thanks, mostly, to New York's refusal to slap meaningful consequences on shoplifters like Brito and get them off the streets — and to pro-criminal district attorneys, like Manhattan's Alvin Bragg, who target victims while bending over backward to let perps slide. Brito, after all, had been nabbed more than a dozen times and was a known drugstore thief in the area. He'd had several other run-ins with Enoe. Before the fight, Brito allegedly announced his intention to steal, bragging, 'You can't f–king stop me.' Why should any worker be put in a situation like that? Advertisement But such stories have become commonplace since Albany passed 'reforms' like cashless bail, letting perps go free just minutes after their arrests. Charging Enoe with manslaughter only makes it all the worse. And this is not the first time Bragg has dragged victims and do-gooders into court: Advertisement He went after former Marine Daniel Penny, who accidentally killed Jordan Neely while trying to subdue him after Neely threatened riders on a subway train in 2023. Bragg also charged Manhattan deli clerk Jose Alba with murder for stabbing to death an ex-con who attacked him over a bag of chips. In 2022, Alba's prosecution sparked support for 'Stand Your Ground' legislation, which would amend state law that requires New Yorkers to retreat before resorting to deadly force. At the time, GOP gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin expressed support for the measure, telling The Post, '[If] someone comes in, forces you to defend yourself, the government shouldn't be forcing you to run away.' Amen. Predictably, opposition by progressives lawmakers killed the bill. Now New Yorkers are stuck with serial perps that repeatedly threaten public, and, as Brito taunted, nothing can be done about. When will such madness end?
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Yahoo
‘I had one beer': New York man arrested after fiery boat crash injured 23
(WJW) – A New York man faces charges after a fiery boat crash in the Bronx left nearly two dozen people injured over the weekend. According to the New York City Fire Department, rescuers responded to a boat fire in the Long Island Sound around 8 p.m. Saturday evening after reports that multiple people were in the water. When they arrived, as seen in photos from the scene, firefighters found flames shooting up and black smoke billowing from the vessel. Investigators determining next steps after 2 cars found in Lake Glacier One of the department's marine units pulled a few people out of the water. Fire officials said 19 others swam to Hart Island, where they were picked up by the New York Police Department Coast Guard and fire department boats. The New York City Police Department told FOX 8 News that 23 people were taken to nearby hospitals. One patient suffered serious injuries and 22 others suffered minor injuries. As reported by People, a criminal complaint alleged that the boat captain, identified as 33-year-old Joshua Brito, had 'watery eyes' and 'a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage' coming from his breath. Military memorial vandalized in Ashland: police According to the complaint, Brito admitted to picking up the passengers from World Fair and that he allegedly had problems with the yacht a couple days earlier, People reported. 'I had one beer,' Brito allegedly told New York police. Brito was arrested on several charges, including reckless endangerment and driving while intoxicated, a police spokesperson confirmed. The boat fire remains under investigation by the NYPD and the U.S. Coast Guard. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
He's Charged with DUI After Boat Crashed and Burst into Flames. He Allegedly Said, 'I Had One Beer'
Joshua Brito, 33, was charged with three counts of operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Brito allegedly admitted to driving the Carver 35 yacht and told a police captain that, 'I had one beer,' according to a criminal complaint obtained by PEOPLE He has pleaded not guiltyThe captain of a boat that burst into flames off the coast of Hart Island in the Bronx has been charged with three counts of operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Nearly two dozen people were injured after the vessel caught fire on the evening of Saturday, June 7. Officers observed Joshua Brito, 33, 'to have watery eyes and a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from his breath," according to a criminal complaint obtained by PEOPLE. Brito admitted to driving the Carver 35 yacht and allegedly told a police captain that, 'I had one beer,' per the complaint. He also allegedly told authorities that he 'picked up the group at World Fair.' 'I had an issue with the boat two days ago,' he allegedly said, according to the complaint. 'I disconnected the generator.' Social media footage of the incident showed a large boat with massive pillars of black smoke billowing off of it as it floated in the Long Island Sound. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. The NYPD's Harbor Unit, Aviation and Drone Team rushed to the scene, along with the New York Fire Department (FDNY) and EMS. The yacht caught fire sometime after 8 p.m. local time. Three people were pulled out of the water and nineteen others were able to swim to Hart Island, according to the FDNY, ABC 7 reported. It is not immediately clear what caused the incident. According to police, Brito's blood alcohol content was .05 when a chemical test analysis was administered at Jacobi Hospital around 10 p.m., per the complaint. Brito was arraigned and released Monday, June 9. He entered a not guilty plea. Another court date is scheduled for July 22. His attorney could not be reached for comment. Read the original article on People
New York Post
09-06-2025
- New York Post
Skipper of NYC boat that burst into flames charged with drunken driving, released: ‘I had one beer'
This booze cruise didn't end well. The captain of a 35-foot boat that burst into flames off the Bronx shoreline over the weekend was charged with drunk driving and released — after giving cops a lame excuse for the boozy blaze that injured nearly two dozen passengers, prosecutors said. 'I had one beer,' Joshua Brito, 33, allegedly told cops before being hit with drunken driving charges after the fiery Saturday night mishap, according to a complaint filed in Bronx Criminal Court. Advertisement 3 Joshua Brito was charged with operating a vessel while under the influence after a Saturday night Bronx boat fire. Peter Gerber 3 The Saturday night boat blaze near Hart Island left nearly two dozen passengers injured and the captain in cuffs. FDNY Cops arriving at the scene shortly before 8 p.m. on Saturday found Brito 'to have watery eyes and a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from his breath,' according to the criminal complaint. Advertisement He allegedly admitted to cops that he had an issue with the boat just days earlier. 'I picked up the group at World Fair,' he told police, the complaint said. 'I had an issue with the boat two days ago. I disconnected the generator.' Brito pleaded not guilty to three counts of operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs following his arrest after the Carver 35 yacht exploded in Bronx waters near Hart Island. 3 The 35-foot Carver 35 yacht was torched by the Saturday night fire off the Bronx shoreline that injured 23 people. TOMAS E. GASTON Advertisement Several boats were tied up near the doomed yacht when it burst into flames, leaving 23 people injured — including a 46-year-old man who was in the ICU on Sunday, a relative told The Post. Police said Monday his condition remains unchanged. The passengers swam to Hart Island and were later transported to City Island by the US Coast Guard. Advertisement The blaze is under investigation. It is unclear if disconnecting the generator could have caused the fire. Police said Brito's blood alcohol level measured .05 when a test was administered at Jacobi Hospital Medical Center following the incident — above the .04 threshold for operating the boat under the influence.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Former Phillies pitcher Eude Brito's young son dies in heartbreaking parking lot accident during family trip
Former Phillies pitcher Eude Brito's young son dies in heartbreaking parking lot accident during family trip (Image via Getty) A peaceful family vacation turned into a heartbreaking tragedy for former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Eude Brito. While visiting the Dominican Republic, Brito's young son died in a terrible parking lot accident outside a shopping mall. The family had been enjoying time together, but the sudden loss has left them in deep grief. The shocking event took place in early June 2025. Former Phillies pitcher Eude Brito loses son in tragic Dominican Republic accident On Monday, Eude Brito, a former left-handed pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Phillies in the mid-2000s, lost his son in a tragic accident. The incident happened outside a shopping center in the Dominican Republic, where the family had gone for a vacation. — hgomez27 (@hgomez27) According to reports shared by MLB insider Héctor Gómez on X (formerly Twitter), Brito's son was walking with his grandmother in the parking lot when a car hit them. The child died immediately at the scene. His grandmother was also injured but survived and was taken to a local hospital for care. The car was reportedly driven by a woman. As of Friday, June 6, 2025, her identity has not been shared by officials. The police in the Dominican Republic have opened an investigation to look into how this accident happened. No further details have been released yet. Also Read: Will Bryce Harper Play Tonight Against Toronto Blue Jays? Latest Update On Philadelphia Phillies Star's Injury Report (June 3, 2025) Eude Brito's baseball career and personal pain beyond game Eude Brito, now 45 years old, played in Major League Baseball for the Phillies in 2005 and 2006. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pare a neuropatia: descubra como NeuroFit Undo Though his career was short, he worked hard for years in the minor leagues before finally getting his shot in the majors. He had a 2–4 win-loss record with a 5.36 ERA across two seasons. He also spent time with the Washington Nationals and New York Mets organizations before retiring. After his career, Brito kept a quiet life, focused on family. This accident has now brought him back into the public eye in the saddest way. The baseball community is deeply affected. Fans, former teammates, and teams have shown support on social media. Many have sent messages of comfort to Brito and his family.
