<p>One day in June, 1996, a 911 call leads to a shootout and a hostage situation. Detective Sergeant Joseph Herbert is called to his very first hostage job. And then, the unthinkable happens. True to the precinct motto, “Everything happens in the 75,”<strong> </strong>it all goes down in the 75th Precinct in East New York, Brooklyn.</p>

One day in June, 1996, a 911 call leads to a shootout and a hostage situation. Detective Sergeant Joseph Herbert is called to his very first hostage job. And then, the unthinkable happens. True to the precinct motto, “Everything happens in the 75,” it all goes down in the 75th Precinct in East New York, Brooklyn.

S3 E4: New York Zodiac Copycat: East New York Chaos

Break in the Case is a true crime podcast from the New York City Police Department. Each episode features officers – in their own voices – as they revisit cases to offer invaluable insights and colorful recollections. The unique, long-form stories portray the work of the women and men of the NYPD and their interactions with the people and communities they serve.  

Watch for Season 4: Stories from the Emergency Service Unit, coming soon.

Break in the Case is written and produced by the New York City Police Department and sponsored by the New York City Police Foundation.

True Crime

Break in the Case is a true crime podcast from the New York City Police Department. Each episode features officers – in their own voices – as they revisit cases to offer invaluable insights and colorful recollections. The unique, long-form stories portray the work of the women and men of the NYPD and their interactions with the people and communities they serve. Watch for Season 4: Stories from the Emergency Service Unit, coming soon. Break in the Case is written and produced by the New York City Police Department and sponsored by the New York City Police Foundation.

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