A 24-year-old Yonkers man has pleaded guilty to murdering a 68-year-old woman in a brutal knife attack inside her apartment, Westchester County prosecutors announced Thursday. Deshawn Nunez admitted to stabbing…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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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 to second-degree burglary in Orange County Court last year. After pleading guilty in February 2023, Castillo did not return for sentencing, leading to a warrant for his arrest.
In court documents, it was revealed that Castillo was involved in a burglary on November 18, 2017, at a house on Cardinal Drive in Washingtonville. Two men broke into the house, confronted by the homeowner, who reported that they were masked, armed with a shotgun, and impersonated FBI agents. A physical altercation ensued, resulting in the homeowner’s injury.
Washingtonville Police, with the New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center, conducted a crime scene analysis where DNA evidence matched Castillo. Castillo was apprehended on July 2, 2021, in Westchester County, with the help of New York State Parole.
District Attorney David M. Hoovler expressed gratitude to the Washingtonville Police and other involved agencies for their collaborative efforts. The case against Castillo is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Peter Fernandez and
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**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 was allegedly involved in using his cell phone to capture footage under a young female’s skirt.
This event occurred just before 1:30 p.m. on November 6, when the victim noticed Patterson’s actions and attempted to confront him, leading to his escape. Bystanders supported the victim and promptly alerted the authorities about the incident.
On Thursday, the police’s Intelligence Unit successfully identified and apprehended Patterson. He was charged with Unlawful Surveillance in the 2nd Degree, classified as a felony in New York State, and is currently detained on bail, awaiting his court appearance.
The police department urges anyone who may have been victimized by Patterson or in similar circumstances to contact the Yonkers Police Intelligence Unit at 914-377-7341.
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…