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Harlem, wild video shows
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Startling footage showed the moment a repeat offender straddling a Citi Bike dealt a vicious blow to an
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The man — identified by police as 45-year-old Evan Guerrero of Harlem — was apparently complying deals, from Casper to Nectar
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The balaclava-wearing Guerrero can be seen looking over his shoulder before spontaneously delivering a
blow to the male officer’s face and running off down West 147th Street. 38,849

He only made it to the curb, however.

The two cops immediately pounced on Guerrero, dragging him to the ground in front of a corner store, the
video shows.

Guerrero can be seen continuing to escape — even losing a shoe in the process — but was ultimately
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The NYPD said Guerrero has eight prior arrests that include making graffiti, possession of graffiti
instruments, criminal mischief and bail jumping.

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The Crusher
24 minutes ago
He won't have time to get a drink of water before Bragg runs down to the precinct to open his
and scold NYPD for being racist.
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Joe C
23 minutes ago
Only 8 prior arrests. The bar is so low that 8 prior arrests doesn’t even register as a thug loser
in NYC.
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true4USA
17 minutes ago
In this case is example of tough job for Police. Good service. Mask man is not nice and maybe
is Good for Justice for Judge to break his arms. Thank you.

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Jordan Cazzzzz
10 minutes ago
Remember folks NY Post isn’t on the side of conservatives or police . They would’ve thrown the
Officer under the bus if he would’ve fought back .
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Frank painter
17 minutes ago
You get the kind of criminal behavior you vote for NYC.
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Reality Check
10 minutes ago
With the increasing decay of the big apple, one could say that it is Adams' Apple.
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NYER
11 minutes ago
If only the cops didn't have the cameras on them, that would have end differently and that
riminal wouldn't be able to do that again, those days are over so now we have more dangerous
out.
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Mark J
2 minutes ago
No fewer than TEN officers to apprehend one middle aged man. “The finest police force in the
Hardly!
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Gdog
9 minutes ago
15 to life should be a good lesson.
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J1776
12 minutes ago
The savage should have been clubbed, tasered and fists rain in him
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Kookie Monster
3 minutes ago
Props to the one witness for displaying a willingness to assist the police.
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Mike Sweeney
14 minutes ago
Your headline says “wild video shows”. Well where is the video? Duh! If you are going to
it, you might want to put the video in your article.

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Tom Menino
8 minutes ago
Needs two quick taps in the balaclava.
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STAR Gladiator
9 minutes ago
Guzman and Guerrero --- most common name for criminals of Hispanic origin!

Avoid those named Mosher and Schiff . . .

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