Criminal Justice Advocate Arrested, Charged with Murdering NYC Man, Chopping Up His Body

Published on March 11, 2024

A criminal justice activist has been arrested and charged with murder after police found a dismembered body in his Bronx apartment. According to a New York Police Department press release, 48-year-old Sheldon Johnson was arrested on the night of March 7 in the Bronx’s 44th Precinct. He was charged with murder, manslaughter, and criminal possession of a weapon. The deceased has been identified as 44-year-old Bronx resident Collin Small. “Police responded to a wellness check at 979 Summit Avenue, within the confines of the 44 Precinct,” at approximately 8:25 p.m. on March 5. “Upon arrival, officers found an unidentified human torso at the location,” the release added. “EMS responded and pronounced the aided deceased on scene.”...