The Bronx gets its first drug court
Posted: Updated:The state has announced its first so-called drug court in the city, which will order treatment instead of potential jail time.
The Bronx Criminal Court will provide a drug treatment course through the Overdose Avoidance Recovery program, or OAR, as an alternative to time behind bars.
People facing misdemeanor drug possession charges will be eligible to head to drug treatment without posting bail. After satisfactorily completing the treatment, the case against them will be dismissed. People facing violence charges or who have orders of protection against them are not eligible. People who fail the program will proceed in court as normal.
Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark says the move will lower the incarcerated population and save lives.
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Police: 4 men force their way into Castle Hill apartment, shoot man inside
Police: 4 men force their way into Castle Hill apartment, shoot man inside
Police are searching for the men wanted for a home invasion that left one person in the hospital.
Police are searching for the men wanted for a home invasion that left one person in the hospital.
Police seek man who pointed a gun at another man in Pelham Bay
Police seek man who pointed a gun at another man in Pelham Bay
Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man they say pointed a gun at another man in Pelham Bay.
Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man they say pointed a gun at another man in Pelham Bay.
Jury selection begins for man accused of slaying pregnant daughter
Jury selection begins for man accused of slaying pregnant daughter
Jury selection has begun in the case of a man accused of killing his pregnant daughter and hiding her body inside a Bronx basement.
Jury selection has begun in the case of a man accused of killing his pregnant daughter and hiding her body inside a Bronx basement.
3 accused of choking, robbing man in Bronx stairwell
3 accused of choking, robbing man in Bronx stairwell
Three men are accused of chocking and robbing a man inside a Bronx building stairwell, police say.
Three men are accused of chocking and robbing a man inside a Bronx building stairwell, police say.
Man who robbed bank, wounded officers sentenced to prison
Man who robbed bank, wounded officers sentenced to prison
A man who wounded two officers during a bank robbery was sentenced Wednesday to 76 years in prison.
A man who wounded two officers during a bank robbery was sentenced Wednesday to 76 years in prison.
Suspect in DJ Jinx Paul hit-and-run rejects plea deal
Suspect in DJ Jinx Paul hit-and-run rejects plea deal
The man charged in the hit-and-run accident that left DJ Jinx Paul dead in East New York in 2016 appeared in a Downtown Brooklyn courthouse Wednesday to reject a plea deal and for a discovery hearing.
The man charged in the hit-and-run accident that left DJ Jinx Paul dead in East New York in 2016 appeared in a Downtown Brooklyn courthouse Wednesday to reject a plea deal and for a discovery hearing.
The man charged in the hit-and-run accident that left DJ Jinx Paul dead in East New York in 2016 appeared in a Downtown Brooklyn courthouse Wednesday to reject a plea deal and for a discovery hearing.
Police: Man assaulted 14-year-old girl with can of Chef Boyardee
Police: Man assaulted 14-year-old girl with can of Chef Boyardee
A man is accused of throwing a can of pasta at a girl inside a Bronx grocery store, police say.
A man is accused of throwing a can of pasta at a girl inside a Bronx grocery store, police say.
Man accused of fatal shooting in the Bronx
Man accused of fatal shooting in the Bronx
A man was fatally shot and one person is in custody in the Bronx, police say.
A man was fatally shot and one person is in custody in the Bronx, police say.
Police: 2 men shot on White Plains Road
Police: 2 men shot on White Plains Road
Police say a shooting on White Plains Road in Williamsbridge injured two men Tuesday night.
Police say a shooting on White Plains Road in Williamsbridge injured two men Tuesday night.
Man accused of shooting 2 men, 1 fatally in the Bronx
Man accused of shooting 2 men, 1 fatally in the Bronx
Police have released surveillance video of a man they say fatally shot one man and wounded another in the Bronx.
Police have released surveillance video of a man they say fatally shot one man and wounded another in the Bronx.
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Mayor de Blasio: Central Park to become car-free in June
Mayor de Blasio: Central Park to become car-free in June
Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that in just a few months, Central Park will permanently become car-free.
Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that in just a few months, Central Park will permanently become car-free.
Police seek 2 men accused of attempted robbery in Flatbush
Police seek 2 men accused of attempted robbery in Flatbush
Police are on a hunt for two man accused of an attempted robbery in Flatbush.
Police are on a hunt for two man accused of an attempted robbery in Flatbush.
Police release video of suspect accused of stabbing retired MTA bus driver
Police release video of suspect accused of stabbing retired MTA bus driver
Police have released new video in the deadly stabbing of a retired MTA bus driver earlier this week in Bushwick.
Police have released new video in the deadly stabbing of a retired MTA bus driver earlier this week in Bushwick.
Police seek person of interest in park restroom sex assault
Police seek person of interest in park restroom sex assault
Police have released images of a person of interest in the case.
Police are on the hunt for a man who they say sexually assaulted a young woman in a playground restroom.
Police are on the hunt for a man who they say sexually assaulted a young woman in a playground restroom.
Funeral service held for man fatally shot by police
Funeral service held for man fatally shot by police
Mourners gathered Friday to attend a funeral service held for a man killed during a police-involved shooting in Brooklyn.
Mourners gathered Friday to attend a funeral service held for a man killed during a police-involved shooting in Brooklyn.
NYC students protesting gun violence walk out of class
NYC students protesting gun violence walk out of class
Hundreds of students advocating gun reform walked out of class across New York City Friday.
Hundreds of students advocating gun reform walked out of class across New York City Friday.
Forever Family: Miracle and Dillon
Forever Family: Miracle and Dillon
There are thousands of kids in New York City looking for permanent homes.Search continues for suspect in stabbing death of retired bus driver
Search continues for suspect in stabbing death of retired bus driver
Investigators are continuing their search for the man accused of stabbing a retired MTA bus driver to death in Bushwick earlier this week.
Investigators are continuing their search for the man accused of stabbing a retired MTA bus driver to death in Bushwick earlier this week.
Furry Friends for 4/20 - Animals for Adoption
Furry Friends for 4/20 - Animals for Adoption
Furry Friends for 4/20 - Animals for Adoption
Furry Friends for 4/20 - Animals for Adoption
Fuhgeddaboudit Food: LaVellutata
Fuhgeddaboudit Food: LaVellutata
An Italian restaurant replaces the meat and cheese normally found in Italian food with vegan and vegetarian alternatives.
An Italian restaurant replaces the meat and cheese normally found in Italian food with vegan and vegetarian alternatives.
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Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Statue of Liberty
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Brooklyn Birthday Smiles
Brooklyn Birthday Smiles
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Florida Georgia Line is set to rock Atlantic City on July 13.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
Guide: Amusement Parks
Guide: Amusement Parks
Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Great Adventure
The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
2018 Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
2018 Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 27: Musicians and husband and wife Tim McGraw and Faith Hill perform during their Soul2Soul Tour at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on October 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
The Barclays Center in Brooklyn is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2018.
The Barclays Center in Brooklyn is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2018.
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
2018 Foxwoods Resort Casino performer lineup
2018 Foxwoods Resort Casino performer lineup
A look at the performers and acts coming in 2018 to Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
A look at the performers and acts coming in 2018 to Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
Lorde will perform on Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Lorde will perform on Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
The 2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
The 2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
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Police: 4 men force their way into Castle Hill apartment, shoot man inside
Police: 4 men force their way into Castle Hill apartment, shoot man inside
Police are searching for the men wanted for a home invasion that left one person in the hospital.
Police are searching for the men wanted for a home invasion that left one person in the hospital.
Police seek man who pointed a gun at another man in Pelham Bay
Police seek man who pointed a gun at another man in Pelham Bay
Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man they say pointed a gun at another man in Pelham Bay.
Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man they say pointed a gun at another man in Pelham Bay.
Bronx Opioid Community Summit aims to make change in opioid crisis
Bronx Opioid Community Summit aims to make change in opioid crisis
Bronx residents came together Saturday for a passionate discussion on how they can help put a stop to the opioid crisis.
Bronx residents came together Saturday for a passionate discussion on how they can help put a stop to the opioid crisis.
'Boogie Down at the Bronx Zoo' event kicks off to celebrate wildlife
'Boogie Down at the Bronx Zoo' event kicks off to celebrate wildlife
The Bronx Zoo celebrated wildlife and diverse culture Saturday.
The Bronx Zoo celebrated wildlife and diverse culture Saturday.
The Bronx Zoo celebrated wildlife and diverse culture Saturday.
The Bronx Zoo celebrated wildlife and diverse culture Saturday.
Mayor de Blasio: Central Park to become car-free in June
Mayor de Blasio: Central Park to become car-free in June
Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that in just a few months, Central Park will permanently become car-free.
Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that in just a few months, Central Park will permanently become car-free.
Ground broken on $300M development in the Hub
Ground broken on $300M development in the Hub
A new $300 million development will soon offer affordable housing and recreational space in the borough.
A new $300 million development will soon offer affordable housing and recreational space in the borough.
A new $300 million development will soon offer affordable housing and recreational space in the borough.
Parkchester residents protest lack of MTA service
Parkchester residents protest lack of MTA service
Parkchester residents gathered Friday evening to protest what they say is a lack of MTA service in their neighborhood.
Parkchester residents gathered Friday evening to protest what they say is a lack of MTA service in their neighborhood.
41st Precinct hosts 3rd annual walk for Autism Speaks
41st Precinct hosts 3rd annual walk for Autism Speaks
Police officers at the 41st Precinct invited their community to walk for autism awareness.
Police officers at the 41st Precinct invited their community to walk for autism awareness.
State Senate special election approaches in 32nd District
State Senate special election approaches in 32nd District
Less than a week remains before the special election to fill the state Senate's 32nd District seat, which Ruben Diaz Sr. vacated to become a city councilman.
Less than a week remains before the special election to fill the state Senate's 32nd District seat, which Ruben Diaz Sr. vacated to become a city councilman.
Less than a week remains before the special election to fill the state Senate's 32nd District seat, which Ruben Diaz Sr. vacated to become a city councilman.
#N12BX: Series finale of ''Scandal''
#N12BX: Series finale of ''Scandal''
The hit TV show "Scandal" on ABC aired its final episode last night bringing an end to the show's six-year, seven-season run.
The hit TV show "Scandal" on ABC aired its final episode last night bringing an end to the show's six-year, seven-season run.
