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…
Eastchester Teacher, Husband Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide in Yonkers
Yonkers, NY – On Wednesday at approximately 7:00 AM, the Yonkers Police Department responded to a call about an unconscious individual at a residence on 142 Chittenden Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found…
Yonkers Police Surprise WWII Veteran for 100th Birthday
YONKERS, N.Y. — The Yonkers Police Department helped one of their community’s heroes mark a century of life this week. Mr. James DeLucie, a World War II veteran who fought in the…
Yonkers Man Indicted for Attempted Murder as Hate Crime in Attack on Jewish Barber
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A Yonkers man has been indicted on multiple charges, including attempted murder as a hate crime, following an attack on a Jewish barber in his Yonkers Avenue barbershop,…
Yonkers man shot dead in Bronx’s Norwood neighborhood
BRONX, N.Y. — A 40-year-old man from Yonkers was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon in the Norwood neighborhood of the Bronx, police said. The victim, identified as Kavon Reid, was found with gunshot…
Two indicted for murder, dismemberment, and burning of man’s body in Yonkers
BRONX, N.Y. — Two individuals have been indicted on murder and related charges for the killing and dismemberment of a man, whose torso was transported on a Metro North train to Yonkers…
Muhammad Aadil Dismembered NYC Man Before Taking Body in Shopping Cart to Yonkers to Burn
BRONX, N.Y. — Two people have been indicted on murder and related charges after allegedly killing and dismembering a man, then transporting his remains on a Metro-North train to Yonkers, where they…
Yonkers Man Charged with Murder in South Broadway Shooting
YONKERS, N.Y. — The Yonkers Police Department has arrested and charged Carlos Villanueva, 31, in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in the early hours of September 8, 2024, on South…
Top-prize TAKE 5 tickets sold in New Rochelle and Yonkers
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — The New York Lottery announced today that two top-prize winning tickets were sold for the Sept. 4 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing, with each ticket valued at $17,052.50. One…
Yonkers shoppers hit jackpot in TAKE 5 lottery
YONKERS, N.Y. — The New York Lottery announced today that two top-prize winning tickets were sold in Yonkers for the Sept. 3 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing. Each ticket is worth $18,004.50. One…
Two Men Shot at Doyle Park in Yonkers, One Dead
YONKERS, N.Y. — A shooting at Doyle Park on Ashburton Avenue in Yonkers left one man dead and another injured on Sunday evening, according to the Yonkers Police Department. Officers responded to…
Yonkers Police Investigate Gruesome Discovery Near Mount Vernon Bridge
YONKERS, NY — Early on August 5, the Yonkers Police Department was called to the vicinity of the Oak Street bridge, near the jurisdictional boundary with Mount Vernon, following reports of a…
Yonkers Police Arrest Oil Thief on Central Park Avenue
YONKERS, NY – Yonkers Police arrested a 36-year-old New York City resident after he was caught stealing oil from businesses along Central Park Avenue, a busy commercial area. The incident, which occurred…
Yonkers Police Officer and K9 Partner Retire After Years of Service
Yonkers, NY – The Yonkers Police Department is celebrating the retirement of Police Officer Brian Bracken and his K9 partner, Socko. Officer Bracken, a Yonkers native, retires after 17 years of dedicated…
Continued Road Closure in Yonkers As Collapsed Building Cleanup Continues
YONKERS, NY – The Yonkers Police Department has issued a traffic update regarding the ongoing situation at 9 North Broadway following a partial building collapse last Friday. As demolition crews continue their…
Yonkers Official Condemn Building After Collapse, Order Demolition
YONKERS, NY – Following a partial collapse on Friday at 9 North Broadway, officials have deemed the entire building structurally unsound and slated it for demolition. Crews have already begun the demolition…
Yonkers Building Collapse: Here’s What We Know So Far
Building Collapse in Yonkers Prompts Emergency Response YONKERS, NY—A building collapse at 9 North Broadway led to a significant emergency response this morning just before 11:00 AM. The incident involved the collapse…
Partial Building Collapse in Yonkers; Emergency Operations Underway
YONKERS, NY – The Yonkers Police Department and Yonkers Fire Department are currently responding to a partial building collapse at 9 North Broadway. Emergency teams are actively working to evacuate occupants and…
Yonkers Police Connect with Community Over Coffee at Local Starbucks
YONKERS, NY – The Yonkers Police Department expressed their gratitude to the Starbucks located in the Cross County Shopping Center for hosting an impromptu session of Coffee with a Cop last week.…
Yonkers Police Sergeant Charged with Assault During Arrest
WHITE PLAINS, NY – Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced that Yonkers Police Department Sergeant Hector Cartagena, 55, has been indicted on multiple assault charges. The indictment comes after an…
Yonkers Fire Bug Caught by Police, Released Under Criminal Justice Reform Protocols
YONKERS, NY — In the early hours of yesterday morning, at around 1:00 AM, Edwin Polanco, a 34-year-old resident of Yonkers, has been named for in several arson incidents in southwest Yonkers.…
Yonkers Police Target Illegal Mopeds After Multiple Complaints
YONKERS, NY – The Yonkers Police Department has reported a successful crackdown on illegal mopeds and other two-wheeled vehicles in an effort to address community safety concerns. Last week, a special task…
Yonkers Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Arson, Endangering Residents
WHITE PLAINS, NY – A Yonkers man has been sentenced to 12 years in state prison for his involvement in a 2021 arson case that endangered the lives of local residents. Westchester…
Yonkers Men Sentenced for Violent Assault and Attempted Murder
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced the sentencing of two Yonkers men, Daquann Johnson and Dieandre Phillips, following their conviction in a violent attack on a…
World War II Explosive Found in Yonkers Home
Yonkers, NY – The bomb squad was called after a public works employee discovered a World War II-era mortar in his relative’s belongings in Westchester. The incident began on Monday at around…
Yonkers Police Department Honors its 25-Year Club Members
Yesterday, the Yonkers Police Department honored a unique cohort: the members of the “25-Year Club,” recognizing those with a quarter-century or more of service. This group’s extensive knowledge and law enforcement experience…
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