A career criminal with over twenty arrests walks free again and again—until a Bronx grandmother is killed, exposing the dangerous failures of New York’s justice system that frustrated families and patriots nationwide have warned about for years.

Repeat Offender’s Violent History Ignored by Courts

New York City’s criminal justice system faces fierce scrutiny after Timothy Bohler, 31, was charged in a deadly hit-and-run that claimed the life of Lelawattie Narine, a 52-year-old cancer survivor and beloved grandmother. Bohler’s record reveals more than twenty prior arrests, including violent assaults, robbery, rape, and weapons charges. Despite this, he repeatedly walked free, cycling in and out of custody due to weak bail policies and judicial leniency that prioritized the rights of offenders over public safety and victims.

#news: Timothy Bohler, a career criminal with at least 45 prior arrests has now been charged with the hit and run death of a cancer survivor.
Bohler has a long pattern of violence dating back to at least 2016
Police say that in March 2024, 52-year-old Lelawattie Narine was hit… pic.twitter.com/UnaUKCp1BP

— Donnie Cope (@dcopechatter) October 13, 2025

Bohler’s violent spree escalated in January 2024, when he allegedly attacked a dog owner with a machete, severing four of the man’s fingers. Just two months later, while already on the streets, Bohler struck Narine with his motorcycle in the Bronx and fled the scene. Narine was left in critical condition and died from her injuries two weeks later. Only after being arrested for the machete assault was Bohler formally charged in the fatal hit-and-run. This sequence highlights the tragic consequences of a system that fails to contain dangerous repeat offenders, leaving ordinary citizens vulnerable while criminal predators roam free.

Victims and Families Demand Accountability

The families affected by Bohler’s crimes are devastated and outraged. Narine’s son, Darshan, has become a vocal critic of the system, emphasizing how his mother survived cancer only to be killed by someone who should never have been out on the streets. The mother of the machete victim, Kimtreese Young, has similarly demanded that Bohler remain behind bars, citing the trauma and lifelong injuries inflicted on her family. For these families, justice delayed has become justice denied. They have called attention to the repeated release of violent offenders, arguing that such failures are not isolated incidents but symptoms of a broken approach to law and order in America’s largest cities.

Bohler’s upcoming court date in October 2025 for the machete attack underscores the ongoing threat posed by career criminals who exploit a revolving-door system. The Bronx, where the fatal crash occurred, has long struggled with violent crime, made worse by policies that prioritize bail reform and reduced pretrial detention over the safety of law-abiding citizens. For many, including the families of victims, these tragedies are the predictable result of years of progressive experiments that have weakened accountability and emboldened criminals.

Systemic Failures and Calls for Reform

Conservative leaders and public safety advocates argue that Bohler’s case epitomizes the dangers of leftist criminal justice policies. The fact that a man with more than twenty arrests—including charges for rape, assault, and robbery—could remain free to commit new violent acts is a direct result of reforms that value the rights of repeat offenders over the rights of victims and communities. The erosion of public trust in law enforcement and the courts has led to heightened political pressure to restore common-sense policies: keeping violent offenders off the streets, ending reckless bail reform, and putting victims and their families first.

NEW: NYC career criminal with 45 prior arrests, who was charged with chopping off a man’s fingers with a machete, is now charged in a fatal hit-and-run that k*lled a cancer survivor

Timothy Bohler, 31, was charged in the hit-and-run death of 52-year-old Lelawattie Narine

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— Unlimited L's (@unlimited_ls) October 12, 2025

Experts note the broader impacts on communities: rising healthcare costs for victims, increased fear among residents, and demands from families for real accountability. These cases are not isolated—they reflect a pattern seen in other cities where similar policies have failed. Calls for reform now echo from all corners: Americans want their leaders to prioritize the Constitution, family values, and the basic right to feel safe in their communities. The tragic consequences of ignoring these priorities are now impossible to dismiss.

Ongoing Legal Battle and Future Implications

Bohler remains incarcerated at Rikers Island, facing charges related to both the fatal hit-and-run and the brutal machete attack. He has pleaded not guilty, and his next court appearance is scheduled for October 21, 2025. While the legal process unfolds, the families of his victims and concerned citizens across New York and the nation continue to press for meaningful change. The case has become a rallying point for those demanding that elected officials and the criminal justice system finally put public safety, the rule of law, and the rights of victims at the forefront of policy. As this case continues, it serves as a sobering warning: when the justice system fails to act, innocent Americans pay the price.

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