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Police: Turnstile jumper was wanted for attempted murder

NYPD officers say they arrested a turnstile jumper who turned out to be a fugitive wanted for attempted murder. According to police, 65-year-old Bronx resident Anibal Vargas was arrested yesterday

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May 28, 2016, 9:19 PM

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Updated 2,895 days ago

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Police: Turnstile jumper was wanted for attempted murder
NYPD officers say they arrested a turnstile jumper who turned out to be a fugitive wanted for attempted murder.
According to police, 65-year-old Bronx resident Anibal Vargas was arrested yesterday at the Bleecker Street station.
After the arrest, officers discovered Vargas was wanted in Massachusetts for an attempted murder 26 years ago.
 
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