29-05-2025
MTA bus driver smacked with purse in Brooklyn: NYPD
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – Police are searching for the woman accused of attacking an MTA bus driver in Brooklyn on May 19.
It happened on a B68 bus near Coney Island Avenue around 7:50 p.m., according to authorities. Police said the suspect got into an argument with the bus driver.
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The bus driver was then smacked in the face with a purse multiple times, according to authorities. Police said the suspect then fled the bus.
The bus driver suffered minor injuries and was treated by EMS at the scene, according to authorities.
Police described the suspect as being around 5'3' and 135 pounds with brown eyes and red hair.
Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here.
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