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Troy, N.Y. — On Monday, July 8, 2024, Troy Police Officers were in the area of 2nd Avenue and 116th Street after receiving community complaints of illegal drug sales and prostitution over the past few months. Officers were observing the area for approximately 15 minutes. During this time the officers observed 33-year-old Melquan Simpson, wearing a balaclava ski mask and carrying a cross-body pouch, repeatedly circling the block on his bicycle on each sidewalk.
Based on the neighborhood-provided complaints, recent similar arrests for drug sales/use in the area, observed violations of the Troy Code Ordinance and the officers’ training & experience they decided to stop Simpson to further interview about his actions. When officers attempted to stop Simpson he fled on his bicycle, ultimately riding over an embankment into the Hudson River. One officer used a water rescue apparatus to help Simpson while a second officer entered the water. Rescue efforts continued with the help of the Troy Fire Department and the New York State Police Underwater Recovery Team. Simpson was later found dead under the water.
Not known to the officers at the time of their attempted interview of Simpson, but through the follow-up investigation, Troy Police have learned Simpson was under the supervision of NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) as a parolee and was actively wanted by that organization as a Parole Absconder. Additionally, at the time of the incident Simpson possessed a quantity of cocaine carried inside the cross-body pouch he was carrying.
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Troy, N.Y. — On Monday, July 8, 2024, Troy Police Officers were in the area of 2nd Avenue and 116th Street after receiving community complaints of illegal drug sales and prostitution over the past few months. Officers were observing the area for approximately 15 minutes. During this time the officers observed 33-year-old Melquan Simpson, wearing a balaclava ski mask and carrying a cross-body pouch, repeatedly circling the block on his bicycle on each sidewalk.
Based on the neighborhood-provided complaints, recent similar arrests for drug sales/use in the area, observed violations of the Troy Code Ordinance and the officers’ training & experience they decided to stop Simpson to further interview about his actions. When officers attempted to stop Simpson he fled on his bicycle, ultimately riding over an embankment into the Hudson River. One officer used a water rescue apparatus to help Simpson while a second officer entered the water. Rescue efforts continued with the help of the Troy Fire Department and the New York State Police Underwater Recovery Team. Simpson was later found dead under the water.
Not known to the officers at the time of their attempted interview of Simpson, but through the follow-up investigation, Troy Police have learned Simpson was under the supervision of NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) as a parolee and was actively wanted by that organization as a Parole Absconder. Additionally, at the time of the incident Simpson possessed a quantity of cocaine carried inside the cross-body pouch he was carrying.
Cops shouldn't have to put their life in danger trying to save someone who flees from them…
How can you ~35 years old and not know how to swim?
Jerome can’t swim
He Darwined himself.
Wakanda called another one home!
What an absolute dipshit. (The perp that is)
😂😂😂😂swimming like a stone.
He says he's underwater now but he goes ahead and throws a disc out there anyways that was hilarious
At least, we know he wasn't a witch.
This is death from the effects of illegal drugs. These drugs are coming across our border like tsunami wave. How many of our brothers, sisters, neighbors must die before they shut this shit down. Cops did their jobs, no fault on their part. May that young man RIP.
Troys finest.
Plot twist. There was a huge catfish that ate him
Oh no! Anyway…
Imagine not being able to swim like what the fuck your parents teach you nothing in life?
Ill be the one to say it… poor guy. 😕
White man can’t jump
Black man can’t swim 🤷🏼♂️
NEVER BACK THE BLUE THEY ARE COWARDS WITH BADGES AND LIARS
What's with the no swimming lessons in this community?
I keep hearing of examples of this situation.
Wonder how deep it was rt there
Fleeing from the cos on easy gear is crazy 😂 then head towards water when you can’t swim. Cop watching someone drown is crazier.
Can’t make this stuff up! The “community” is outraged as usual!
I am 2:36 most bothered by the fact that he didn’t utilize his higher gears. The drowning wasn’t surprising at all after watching that.
was the bike ok?
Coo should face charges for not going and getting him
Cmon he should have gone in! Black folks can’t swim!
Works for me
Will his relatives sue the NY prison system for not offering swimming lessons to inmates?
F'ing censoring. Dumb.
Like Sully – I'm going into The Hudson!
Hahahahha
This actually had me LAUGHING 🤣😅😂. Where TF did Homie think he was doing .🤣🤣😂. Stupid is. Stupid does ..😅😂🤣
Uh…that close to the riverbank…couldn't he have just stood up? Maybe his legs are tangled in the bike? When the cop gets down there, that dude is really close to the bank.
Don't get wet
What human with any dignity wouldn’t have jumped in the water to save him? Fuck all of the electronics, that can be replaced. I wouldn’t have even thought twice. Maybe “officer safety” kicked in, since that’s paramount
Bro, get out of your granny gear!
Is this guy made of lead? Couldn't keep his head above water for 30 seconds?
Darwin at work.
Rest in peace.