Eduardo Paulino, 31, was arrested early Monday for allegedly running down a uniformed NYPD officer with his SUV during a chaotic street gathering in the Bronx.
The US Marshals Service and the NYPD took Paulino into custody after a manhunt following the Saturday night incident on Garrison Avenue and Whittier Street in the South Bronx, law enforcement sources said. He now faces attempted murder of a police officer along with a stack of additional charges including assault, vehicular assault, reckless endangerment, reckless driving, and disorderly conduct.
The trouble began when police responded to a 911 call about a large crowd and loud music at the intersection. Paulino, who had a previous arrest for assault just last month according to sources, allegedly jumped into a white Honda Pilot and sped away as officers arrived on the scene. The fleeing SUV struck a uniformed officer who was in its path, cops said.
The injured officer was rushed to Lincoln Medical Center and listed in stable condition, according to police.
“There is nowhere to hide in New York for individuals who choose violence against law enforcement,” said US Marshal Ricky J. Patel.
“If you assault those who wear the shield to protect this city, the full weight of federal and local law enforcement will find you.”
The swift capture came through what Patel described as “combined, relentless efforts” between federal and local agencies. The US Marshals Service had pledged a fast resolution following the attack.
Paulino’s arrest record drew additional scrutiny given the timing. The prior assault case from just weeks earlier marked him as a repeat suspect in violent incidents, sources indicated.
The Saturday night gathering had drawn enough concern to prompt a police response, with reports of rowdy behavior and loud music filling the South Bronx intersection before the situation turned violent.
The attempted murder charge signals prosecutors’ intent to pursue severe penalties in the case, which has highlighted ongoing dangers faced by officers responding to quality-of-life complaints.
Paulino’s alleged decision to use his vehicle as a weapon against a uniformed officer echoed a broader pattern of vehicular attacks on law enforcement that have drawn federal attention in recent years. The involvement of the US Marshals Service in the manhunt underscored the seriousness of the case.
The officer’s stable condition at Lincoln Medical Center offered some relief amid an otherwise grim episode. Details of any ongoing treatment or expected recovery timeline were not immediately available.
Patel emphasized that the arrest demonstrated the reach of coordinated law enforcement. “We promised a swift and decisive capture, and through the combined, relentless efforts of the U.S. Marshals and our partners, we delivered,” he said.
Paulino was in custody pending further court proceedings as of Monday.