DA BRAGG: Two New Suspects Indicted following Assault of NYPD Cop by Migrants in Times Square

February 8 2024 MANHATTAN, New York – NYC DA Bragg along with Mayor Adams and the NYPD has announced NEW CHARGES in Times Square Assault on a cop.

Two new suspects have been indicted, bringing the number of seven suspects who have now been indicted for the attack seen in viral video.

“America first! America first!” protesters gathered outside of DA Alvin Bragg office in NYC as DA, Mayor Adams and NYPD held a press conference inside regarding migrants assault on the NYPD cop.

Five suspects were arrested last week: DARWIN ANDRES GOMEZ-IZQUIEL, WILSON JUAREZ, KELVIN SERVITA AROCHA, YORMAN REVERON, and YOHENRY BRITO.

Two additional individuals have been indicted, but they have not been apprehended and their names remain under seal until they are arraigned in Supreme Court.

“The assault on our police officers in Times Square outraged and sickened me. We have absolutely no tolerance for this despicable behavior. Our joint investigation with the NYPD helped us determine the alleged roles of new individuals involved, including some who are charged with having committed the most violent conduct and have not yet been apprehended. We ask the public to share any information on these individuals by calling the Office at 212-335-9040,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The thorough nature of our joint investigation reflects the utmost seriousness in which we are treating this incident – accountability, justice and public safety only comes from charging the right people with the right conduct. I am extraordinarily grateful to Commissioner Caban and the entire NYPD for their close partnership on this investigation, along with our team of dedicated prosecutors and analysts who have worked tirelessly to uncover every piece of evidence.”

According to court documents and statements made on the record, at approximately 8:30 p.m. near 220 West 42nd Street, two police officers instructed the defendants to move to West 41st Street. One officer eventually grasped BRITO and pushed him against a building. BRITO then attempted to escape and struggled against the officers while he was held on the ground. BRITO fled the scene and was arrested on January 31st. He has been held on bail since February 1st.

The first four individuals arrested that evening were GOMEZ-IZQUIEL, JUAREZ, AROCHA and REVERON. Of those four, GOMEZ-IZQUIEL is charged with allegedly grabbing one officer and kicking the other once. REVERON is charged with allegedly grabbing, pulling and throwing the two officers to the ground. Neither JUAREZ nor AROCHA ever hit or kick either officer – AROCHA kicked a police radio and JUAREZ watched from a distance, before eventually giving his grey jacket to BRITO.  

Over the last several days, there have been rumors that the four individuals above left the City and were taken into custody by federal authorities. The Manhattan D.A.’s Office was informed by Homeland Security Investigations on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, that the four individuals they took into custody were not affiliated with the New York City investigation. To date, the Office has not received any indication from federal authorities that they have detained any individual related to the Office’s case.

The Office also shared information about additional individuals who have not been identified. Anyone with information about these individuals should call 212-335-9040. The Office’s investigation into the assault in Times Square remains ongoing.