Man charged in fatal Yonkers sidewalk shooting
YONKERS, NY – Just after midnight on Monday, a sidewalk argument in Yonkers turned deadly when a 41-year-old man was shot in the chest. Police were called to the area of 30…
Police Charge Yonkers Man for Killing Acquaintance
YONKERS, N.Y. — A Yonkers man has been arrested and charged with murder following the fatal shooting of Francisco Vallejo early Friday morning, according to police. Officers responded around 2:30 a.m. to…
Yonkers Powerball ticket hits $50K prize at Stop & Shop
YONKERS, N.Y. — A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a Stop & Shop supermarket in Yonkers for the July 12 drawing, the New York Lottery announced Monday. The winning ticket…
Teen facing life in prison for murder in multiple Yonkers shootings
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A 17-year-old Yonkers resident has been indicted for murder, attempted murder, and multiple weapons charges in connection with two separate shootings, Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced…
Yonkers man dubbed ‘printer bandit’ arrested for bakery theft
YONKERS, N.Y. — A man with a lengthy criminal history has been arrested for allegedly stealing a printer from La Piñata Bakery on New Main Street earlier this week, Yonkers police announced…
Deli run turns golden for Powerball player in Yonkers
YONKERS, NY — A lucky Powerball player in Yonkers is $50,000 richer after purchasing a third-prize-winning ticket for Saturday night’s drawing, according to the New York Lottery. The ticket was sold at…
Cops slam-dunk community spirit at Doyle Park in Yonkers
YONKERS, N.Y. — Two Yonkers police officers were seen taking time out of patrol duties to play basketball with kids at Doyle Park, the department shared Thursday. Officers Robinson and Bosque of…
Yonkers police crack down on illegal smoke shops, seize $500K in illicit goods
YONKERS, N.Y. — Authorities in Yonkers have ramped up enforcement against unlicensed smoke shops, issuing over 100 summonses and seizing more than $500,000 in illegal marijuana and related products, the Yonkers Police…
Knife-wielding Yonkers man tasered and arrested near busy Getty Square
YONKERS, NY — A Yonkers man was subdued with a Taser and arrested Tuesday afternoon after walking toward a crowded area of Getty Square while brandishing a large kitchen knife, police said.…
Yonkers retailer sells $32K winning lottery ticket
YONKERS, NY — A lucky New York Lottery player has won a $32,639.50 top prize after purchasing a winning TAKE 5 ticket in Yonkers. The ticket for the March 18 TAKE 5…
Yonkers man surrenders after shooting two men in broad daylight
YONKERS, N.Y. — A 23-year-old man surrendered to police Monday after allegedly shooting two men in broad daylight last week, leaving one with serious facial injuries and the other with significant internal…
Yonkers police seek person of interest in March 4th shooting
YONKERS, N.Y. — Yonkers police are searching for a person of interest in connection with a shooting that occurred Tuesday. Authorities are looking to speak with 23-year-old Yonkers resident Keymel Washington. Investigators…
Bus ride in Yonkers turned violent after man fired a gun, injuring another passenger
YONKERS, N.Y. — A Mount Vernon man has been charged with assault and weapon possession after allegedly shooting another man following an argument on a bus, Yonkers police said. At approximately 11:30…
Heavy traffic prompts intermittent closures on Stew Leonard Drive in Yonkers
YONKERS, N.Y. — Authorities have implemented a traffic diversion on Stew Leonard Drive due to an unusually high volume of vehicles ahead of an incoming snowstorm and Super Bowl weekend shopping, the…
Yonkers teen charged with murder in double fatal stabbing
YONKERS, N.Y. – A 17-year-old has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of two 16-year-olds outside a Lake Avenue residence, police said. Officers responded to 136 Lake Avenue…
14-Year-Old Boy Identifed as Suspect in Deadly Yonkers Shooting Murder, Double Shooting
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A 14-year-old boy from Stratford, Conn., has been indicted on murder and weapons charges in connection with a fatal shooting at Doyle Park in Yonkers, Westchester County District…
Justice Department ends oversight of Yonkers Police Department after eight years of reforms
YONKERS, N.Y. — The Justice Department announced on Wednesday the successful conclusion of an eight-year oversight agreement with the Yonkers Police Department (YPD), marking significant improvements in the department’s policies, practices, and…
Yonkers man indicted for arson and $1.3 million insurance fraud scheme
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A Yonkers man has been indicted on multiple charges, including arson and insurance fraud, for allegedly orchestrating a plot to burn down his own home in a scheme…
Lockdown lifted at Yonkers school amid ongoing police investigation
YONKERS, N.Y. — The lockdown at the Robert C. Dodson School was lifted Monday afternoon following an active police investigation near the school, according to the Yonkers Police Department. The precautionary lockdown,…
Yonkers shop sells lucky $32K Take 5 ticket
Yonkers, N.Y. — A top-prize-winning Take 5 ticket worth $32,528 was sold in Yonkers, the New York Lottery announced Sunday. The ticket, sold at Palmer Road Lizzie’s located at 468 Palmer Road,…
Yonkers Burglar Sentenced to Nine Years for Failing to Appear in Court
Burglar Sentenced to Nine Years for Failing to Appear in Court **Goshen, NY** - Oscar Castillo, a Yonkers resident, was sentenced to nine years in prison on Monday following his guilty plea…
Yonkers man charged with murder in brother-in-law’s fatal stabbing
YONKERS, NY — A 53-year-old Yonkers man has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing that claimed the life of his brother-in-law on Saturday. Officers responded to an apartment at 760…
Yonkers Police Apprehend Man for Invasive Act
**Yonkers Police Apprehend Man for Invasive Act** **Yonkers, NY -** The Yonkers Police Department reported on the arrest of Gueovanni Patterson, 22, in connection to an invasive incident involving unlawful surveillance. Patterson…
Caught on Camera: Yonkers man charged with felony after alleged upskirting incident
YONKERS, N.Y. — A 22-year-old man was arrested and charged with felony unlawful surveillance after allegedly using his phone to film up a woman’s skirt in downtown Yonkers earlier this month, according…
Teen Charged for Stabbing at Yonkers High School
YONKERS, N.Y. — A 14-year-old student at Gorton High School was arrested on Tuesday morning after allegedly stabbing a fellow student in a classroom altercation, according to the Yonkers Police Department. The…
Yonkers high school on lockdown after student injured in knife incident
YONKERS, NY — Gorton High School was placed on lockdown Thursday morning after a student brought a knife into the building, leading to a confrontation that left one person injured, according to…
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