Brooklyn subway and street assaults
Curtis Signal, 25, was arrested on February 22, 2026, in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, in connection with assaults on Valentine's Day morning, February 14, 2026, where he allegedly pushed a 51-year-old woman onto subway tracks and severely beat 43-year-old Benita Frias. As of February 22, 2026, Signal faces charges including attempted second-degree murder, first-degree attempted assault, assault, harassment, and reckless endangerment, and is being held without bail due to a violent criminal past and probation status until June 2027. Frias remains hospitalized with serious injuries, including a broken knee requiring surgery, while the 51-year-old woman suffered broken ribs. These incidents occurred amidst a reported 17% year-to-date increase in subway crime in New York City.
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6 updatesInvestigators arrested 25-year-old Curtis Signal in connection with assaults that occurred on Valentine's Day morning, February 14, 2026, in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Signal allegedly pushed a 51-year-old woman onto subway tracks and brutally beat 43-year-old Benita Frias, who remains hospitalized with serious injuries including a broken knee requiring surgery. Signal faces charges including assault, harassment, and reckless endangerment, and investigators revealed he has a violent criminal past.
Curtis Signal, arrested for a series of assaults in Brooklyn, now faces charges including attempted second-degree murder and first-degree attempted assault. He is being held without bail due to his criminal history and probation status. Signal was arraigned on Sunday night following the attacks that occurred on Saturday morning.
The incident occurred amidst a reported 17% year-to-date increase in subway crime in New York City, with a 10% rise in transit crime in January compared to the previous year. The NYPD noted that colder weather can lead to more people using the transit system, and increased police presence has been deployed.
Curtis Signal was arrested and charged with assault, harassment, and reckless endangerment. He has a history of offenses, including alleged assaults in 2023 and prior incidents. Signal is reportedly on probation until June 2027.
The victims of the attacks were taken to a local hospital for treatment. The 51-year-old woman suffered broken ribs, and the 43-year-old woman sustained a busted lip and reported pain in her knee and back. All victims were expected to recover.
Curtis Signal allegedly pushed a 51-year-old woman onto the subway tracks and punched a 43-year-old woman in the face at the 53rd Street R train station in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. He also allegedly punched a 17-year-old girl later at 52nd Street and Fourth Avenue. Signal was apprehended by police a few blocks away and taken into custody.
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