The NYPD stated Vincent Thoms, 51, of 1st Avenue in East Harlem had fallen sick whereas being processed at Central Reserving on the night time of March 22, positioned inside the Manhattan Prison Court docket constructing at 100 Centre St.
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An alleged shoplifter in Manhattan died on Sunday after struggling an obvious medical emergency whereas in custody, police introduced on Monday afternoon.
The NYPD stated Vincent Thoms, 51, of 1st Avenue in East Harlem had fallen sick whereas being processed at Central Reserving on the night time of March 22, positioned inside the Manhattan Prison Court docket constructing at 100 Centre St.
Sources near the investigation informed amNewYork on Monday that Thoms had been picked up by officers from the twenty eighth Precinct for allegedly stealing incense sticks from a CVS retailer at 115 West a hundred and twenty fifth St. in Harlem. He arrived at Central Reserving at about 11:50 a.m. Sunday.
Court docket data indicated he had been charged with petit larceny and felony possession of stolen property.
Whereas present process a medical analysis, one thing which all arrested people at Central Reserving endure, Thoms suffered an unknown medical emergency, the sources stated. Police known as EMS and a group of paramedics responded.
EMS rushed Thoms to NewYork-Presbyterian Decrease Manhattan Hospital, the place hospital employees pronounced him useless.
The precise reason behind his dying is unknown at the moment and underneath investigation. Police stated the NYPD Power Investigation Division, which handles in-custody deaths, is now investigating the matter.
Court docket data famous that Thoms had 4 different felony instances pending towards him for arrests relationship again to July 2025 on a litany of prices together with assault, harassment, felony mischief, and felony possession of a managed substance. He had been launched with out bail after every arrest.
In a press release, the Authorized Help Society famous that no fewer than 9 New Yorkers had died in police custody final 12 months. The group known as on the Mamdani administration, the Metropolis Council, prosecutors and lawmakers to undertake its 10-point plan to cut back in-custody deaths, together with making certain unbiased oversight and fast entry to medical care.
“Nobody ought to lose their life whereas they’re detained in NYPD custody,” the Authorized Help Society wrote.
