A disturbing trend is emerging in New York City's Times Square, as the NYPD has reported that armed migrant children, some as young as 11, are wreaking havoc in the area. Many of these youths are allegedly staying at the government-funded Roosevelt Hotel, which has been turned into a shelter for migrants. Authorities claim these kids are part of violent gangs, including the notorious Venezuelan group "Tren de Aragua."
The Roosevelt Hotel, funded by federal programs as part of the Biden administration's initiative to house migrants, has become a hub for criminal activity in the city. Reports indicate that these armed young migrants are involved in thefts, attacks on both locals and tourists, and violent encounters with law enforcement.
NYPD Admits Armed Migrant Kids From Gov't-Funded Roosevelt Hotel Terrorizing Times Square!
NV: Anybody Surprised? https://t.co/xQxOjopPuV pic.twitter.com/FFeg0nOcfO— NAKED VERITAS – The Truth You Can Believe! (@NakedVeritas) October 16, 2024
Just last month, an altercation escalated when a group of migrants residing at the Roosevelt attacked two NYPD officers who were attempting to control the disorderly group in Times Square.
According to law enforcement, several suspects have been arrested, and viral videos of these attacks have sparked a nationwide outrage. In one instance, a brawl resulted in injuries to NYPD officers, with migrants pushing and kicking them to the ground. Multiple suspects have been arraigned in court, including members of the violent gang "Tren de Aragua," which has infiltrated the migrant population in New York City. Some suspects, like Kelvin Servita-Arocha and Darwin Andres Gomez-Izquiel, face hefty bail charges due to their gang affiliations and repeated offenses.
Out of Englewood Colorado From august. 2 Migrant youths fire and AK 47 at a police cruiser trying to pull them over for a traffic citation. pic.twitter.com/ZRMdTAWyPL
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Mayor Eric Adams has voiced his concern over the escalating violence and pledged to hold these individuals accountable. However, critics argue that the city’s sanctuary policies, coupled with the federal government's handling of the migrant crisis, have exacerbated the situation. Conservatives have been quick to point out that these incidents highlight the dangers of unchecked immigration and the growing risks to public safety in cities like New York.
While federal funding for housing migrants was initially seen as a humanitarian effort, critics now see it as a catalyst for increasing crime in one of the nation’s busiest and most iconic areas. As the NYPD continues to deal with violent incidents, many are calling for stronger border policies and a more robust response to the migrant surge.
The Roosevelt Hotel, once a symbol of New York's grandeur, has now become synonymous with chaos, with law enforcement frequently called to the scene to deal with violent altercations. Many of the migrants housed at the hotel have been linked to street crimes in Times Square and other parts of Manhattan, creating tension between residents, tourists, and the newly arrived populations.
The ongoing crisis has drawn national attention, especially as violent incidents continue to rise. Conservative leaders are using this as a rallying cry for stricter immigration policies and greater accountability for federal programs that house migrants. With some migrant children now armed and involved in gang activities, the situation in New York’s Times Square has become a flashpoint in the broader debate over immigration and public safety.
