Armed Home Invasion Suspect Apprehended

Butler is facing multiple charges including 5 counts of Attempted Robbery, 2 counts of Assault, 6 counts of Burglary and Criminal Possession of a Weapon, per the NYPD press release.

According to an update from the NYPD, a 23-year-old man named Eric Butler from Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was apprehended on February 18th in connection to the armed home invasion.

Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X @NYPDTips. All tips are kept strictly confidential.

The suspect is described as a male, last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and white sneakers.

Police say the suspect displayed a firearm and struck the 29-year-old male victim in the face. The suspect was unable to take any property and fled the location on foot in an unknown direction. The male victim suffered a minor laceration and bruising but declined medical treatment at the scene.

According to police, the incident occurred on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at approximately 8:25 a.m., near East 92 Street and Avenue J. An unidentified male, posing as a delivery driver, knocked on the door of a residence occupied by a 36-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man. Once the door was opened, the suspect forced his way inside and demanded money.

The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying an individual shown in the attached media in connection with a home invasion within the confines of the 69 Precinct.

Incident reported at E 92nd St & Avenue J.

Butler is facing multiple charges including 5 counts of Attempted Robbery, 2 counts of Assault, 6 counts of Burglary and Criminal Possession of a Weapon, per the NYPD press release.

According to an update from the NYPD, a 23-year-old man named Eric Butler from Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was apprehended on February 18th in connection to the armed home invasion.

Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X @NYPDTips. All tips are kept strictly confidential.

The suspect is described as a male, last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and white sneakers.

Police say the suspect displayed a firearm and struck the 29-year-old male victim in the face. The suspect was unable to take any property and fled the location on foot in an unknown direction. The male victim suffered a minor laceration and bruising but declined medical treatment at the scene.

According to police, the incident occurred on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at approximately 8:25 a.m., near East 92 Street and Avenue J. An unidentified male, posing as a delivery driver, knocked on the door of a residence occupied by a 36-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man. Once the door was opened, the suspect forced his way inside and demanded money.

The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying an individual shown in the attached media in connection with a home invasion within the confines of the 69 Precinct.

Incident reported at E 92nd St & Avenue J.

Butler is facing multiple charges including 5 counts of Attempted Robbery, 2 counts of Assault, 6 counts of Burglary and Criminal Possession of a Weapon, per the NYPD press release.

According to an update from the NYPD, a 23-year-old man named Eric Butler from Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was apprehended on February 18th in connection to the armed home invasion.

Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X @NYPDTips. All tips are kept strictly confidential.

The suspect is described as a male, last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and white sneakers.

Police say the suspect displayed a firearm and struck the 29-year-old male victim in the face. The suspect was unable to take any property and fled the location on foot in an unknown direction. The male victim suffered a minor laceration and bruising but declined medical treatment at the scene.

According to police, the incident occurred on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at approximately 8:25 a.m., near East 92 Street and Avenue J. An unidentified male, posing as a delivery driver, knocked on the door of a residence occupied by a 36-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man. Once the door was opened, the suspect forced his way inside and demanded money.

The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying an individual shown in the attached media in connection with a home invasion within the confines of the 69 Precinct.

Incident reported at E 92nd St & Avenue J.

Butler is facing multiple charges including 5 counts of Attempted Robbery, 2 counts of Assault, 6 counts of Burglary and Criminal Possession of a Weapon, per the NYPD press release.

According to an update from the NYPD, a 23-year-old man named Eric Butler from Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was apprehended on February 18th in connection to the armed home invasion.

Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X @NYPDTips. All tips are kept strictly confidential.

The suspect is described as a male, last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and white sneakers.

Police say the suspect displayed a firearm and struck the 29-year-old male victim in the face. The suspect was unable to take any property and fled the location on foot in an unknown direction. The male victim suffered a minor laceration and bruising but declined medical treatment at the scene.

According to police, the incident occurred on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at approximately 8:25 a.m., near East 92 Street and Avenue J. An unidentified male, posing as a delivery driver, knocked on the door of a residence occupied by a 36-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man. Once the door was opened, the suspect forced his way inside and demanded money.

The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying an individual shown in the attached media in connection with a home invasion within the confines of the 69 Precinct.

Incident reported at E 92nd St & Avenue J.

Butler is facing multiple charges including 5 counts of Attempted Robbery, 2 counts of Assault, 6 counts of Burglary and Criminal Possession of a Weapon, per the NYPD press release.

According to an update from the NYPD, a 23-year-old man named Eric Butler from Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was apprehended on February 18th in connection to the armed home invasion.

Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X @NYPDTips. All tips are kept strictly confidential.

The suspect is described as a male, last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and white sneakers.

Police say the suspect displayed a firearm and struck the 29-year-old male victim in the face. The suspect was unable to take any property and fled the location on foot in an unknown direction. The male victim suffered a minor laceration and bruising but declined medical treatment at the scene.

According to police, the incident occurred on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at approximately 8:25 a.m., near East 92 Street and Avenue J. An unidentified male, posing as a delivery driver, knocked on the door of a residence occupied by a 36-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man. Once the door was opened, the suspect forced his way inside and demanded money.

The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying an individual shown in the attached media in connection with a home invasion within the confines of the 69 Precinct.

Incident reported at E 92nd St & Avenue J.