Residents of a Williamsbridge apartment building say they are living in fear as a tenant accused of repeated violent and disturbing behavior continues returning to the property following multiple arrests.
According to News 12, authorities identified the tenant as 28-year-old Anthony Orozco, who lives inside a residential building located on East 214th Street in the Bronx.
Police confirmed to News 12 that Orozco was arrested twice during the month of April in connection with separate incidents inside the building.
The first arrest reportedly occurred on April 13, when Orozco was charged with criminal mischief after allegedly damaging a security camera attached to an apartment door using a stick.
The second incident took place on April 29, when authorities say Orozco was arrested and charged with menacing after allegedly swinging a metal rail at a 44-year-old woman inside the building.
Despite the arrests, neighbors told News 12 that Orozco was later released both times, leaving many residents concerned about their safety and frustrated over what they describe as continuing threats within the building.
The Midtown Times was present at the scene Friday during another police response involving Orozco after a resident accused him of harassing her teenage son.
One resident, identified only as Leonia, expressed fear for her family’s safety and criticized what she believes is a lack of protection for tenants.
“My kids have to come in and out of this building every day,” she said. “No one is protecting us, and it makes us feel vulnerable.”
During an attempt by reporters to speak with Orozco outside his apartment, he reportedly refused to answer questions regarding allegations that he had been seen holding a hatchet near a neighbor’s door and engaging in inappropriate behavior in the building’s hallways.
According to News 12, Orozco responded in Spanish by asking for money in exchange for an interview and later shouted for reporters to leave his door.
Residents claim the troubling incidents have continued despite earlier media coverage and repeated complaints to management and law enforcement.
Building management reportedly told News 12 they are currently waiting for a housing court warrant to proceed with an eviction process.
Meanwhile, neighbors say they remain anxious and are calling for stronger intervention before the situation escalates further.
By the Midtown Times Staff
