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 …
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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 …
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. …
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 …
Yonkers Police Make Arrest in Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident
YONKERS, NY – The Yonkers Police Department has successfully apprehended a man in connection to a deadly hit-and-run accident that unfolded in the early hours …
Watch: Woman Rescued After Jumping from Yonkers Pier
YONKERS, NY – A retired Yonkers Police Department member’s alertness led to the dramatic rescue of a woman from the waters of the downtown waterfront …
Yonkers Police Chase Ends in Crash. Officer Under Investigation
YONKERS, NY – A high-speed police chase through the streets of Yonkers on the evening of March 14 led to a dramatic crash and an …
Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Yonkers, Fleeing Driver Captured in Nearby County
YONKERS, NY – A tragic incident occurred on Monday when a 21-year-old male pedestrian was struck and fatally injured by a vehicle in Yonkers. At …
Yonkers Police and Fire Units Rescue Man from River at Train Station
Yesterday afternoon, at approximately 1:00 PM, Yonkers Police and Yonkers Fire units swiftly responded to a distress call from the Yonkers Train Station, where someone …
Yonkers Man Arrested for Mount Carmel Place Homicide
YONKERS, NY — The Yonkers Police Department has apprehended and charged Ludvin Ramos-Cervantes, an 18-year-old resident of Yonkers, in connection with a homicide that occurred …
Man Found with Severe Trauma in Yonkers Roadway Dead at Hospital
Yonkers, NY – A male victim from the Bronx was pronounced deceased following an incident in Yonkers, sparking a homicide investigation. At just after 6:30 …
Yonkers Police Department Finds Lost Dog, Seeks Owner
Yonkers, NY – The Yonkers Police Department has issued a public notice after finding a lost dog earlier today. The friendly pup, which spent some …
Yonkers Store Sells Winning $29K TAKE 5 Ticket
Yonkers, NY – A lucky lottery player in Yonkers hit the jackpot in the New York Lottery’s TAKE 5 evening drawing on February 11, with …
Driver Loses Control, Strikes Utility Pole in Yonkers
Yonkers, NY – A late-night traffic accident involving a single vehicle led to the damage of utility poles at the intersection of Cook, Mile Square, …
Yonkers Police Caution Against Slippery Roads Amid Wintry Mix
YONKERS, NY – The Yonkers Police Department has issued a warning regarding hazardous road conditions due to the current wintry mix. Despite the lack of …
NY Lottery Confirms Sale of Three $100K Powerplay Tickets in Manhattan, Newburgh, Yonkers
NEW YORK – The New York Lottery has revealed that three third-prize Powerplay tickets, each worth $100,000, were sold in the December 25 Powerball drawing. …
Smiles Everywhere at Yonkers PAL Holiday Party
YONKERS, NY – The Yonkers Police Department celebrated a successful annual Holiday Party yesterday in partnership with the Yonkers Police Athletic League (PAL). This year’s …
Bronx Man Sentenced for 2022 Murder of Former Roommate in Yonkers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced the sentencing of William Pryor, a 23-year-old Bronx man, to 25 years to …
Teen Who Killed Yonkers Cop See Case Transferred to Family Court
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY – On the first anniversary of the death of Yonkers Police Detective Sgt. Frank Gualdino, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah …
Yonkers Police Department Acknowledges Stop & Shop for Toy Donations
YONKERS, NY – The Yonkers Police Department extends heartfelt gratitude to Stop & Shop in the Cross County Shopping Center for their generous donation of …
Teen Who Killed Yonkers Cop to be Tried in New York Family Court
YONKERS, NY – The Westchester County District Attorney’s Office informed the Yonkers Police Department on November 29 about a significant update in the case of …
Stolen French Bulldog Rescued, Yonkers Police Reunite Pet with Owner
YONKERS, NY – In a heartwarming conclusion to a burglary investigation, Yonkers Police Detectives successfully rescued a stolen French Bulldog and reunited the pet with …
Suspect Arrested in Yonkers for Shooting of Off-Duty NYPD Officer
YONKERS, NY – The Yonkers Police Department has arrested a suspect in the shooting of an off-duty New York City Police Department officer. The incident …
Off-Duty NYPD Officer Shot in Yonkers, Suspect in Custody
YONKERS, NY – A 27-year-old Yonkers man, identified as an off-duty NYPD officer, was shot on Tuesday morning while sitting in his SUV on Railroad …
Newark Car Thief Captured in Yonkers Police Sting in Stolen Porsche
YONKERS, NY – A stolen 2021 Porsche Macan, reported missing from Great Meadows, New Jersey, was successfully located and recovered in Yonkers earlier this week. …
Teen Charged for Death of Yonkers Cop
YONKERS, NY – The Yonkers Police Department has officially filed criminal charges against the driver responsible for the December 2022 accident, which resulted in the …
Teen Who Killed Yonkers Cop Charged with Homicide
YONKERS, NY — After a nearly 11-month investigation, a 16-year-old Yonkers resident faces criminal charges in connection with a crash that resulted in the death …
Yonkers Police Reinitiate “Half the Wheels, All the Laws” Roadway Safety Program
YONKERS, NY — The Yonkers Police Department has revived its roadway safety initiative known as “Half the Wheels, All the Laws” in response to ongoing …
Yonkers Police Officers Intervene to Save Suicidal Man
YONKERS, NY – On Thursday, Yonkers Police Department officers responded to an emergency call at approximately 3:30 a.m. The call was made in regard to …
Yonkers Burglar Was Career Criminal with 28 Arrests, 13 Convictions
YONKERS, NY – Ian Windley, 30, with a history of 28 arrests and 13 convictions over the past 12 years, was arrested by the Yonkers …
Yonkers Police Department Celebrates Success of ASAP Summer Program
YONKERS, NY – The Yonkers Police Department celebrated the achievements of its ASAP (Arrest & Suspension | Alternatives & Prevention) Summer Program at a luncheon …
Yonkers Police Department Emphasizes Back-to-School Driving Safety
YONKERS, NY – The Yonkers Police Department urges drivers to be especially cautious as the new school year begins. Children will be walking to bus …
Yonkers Police Issue Found Dog Alert, Seek Owners
YONKERS, NY – A dog was found in the Yonkers area and authorities are seeking to reunite it with its owners. The dog was found …
Suspect In Murder of 76-Year-Old Yonkers Man Arrested
YONKERS, NY – On Tuesday, Yonkers Police Department responded to a report of an unconscious male at 347 Scarsdale Road at around 4:30 PM. Upon …
Yonkers Police Department Arrests Suspect in Triple Slashing Incident
A violent assault unfolded just after 4:00 PM on August 24 when the Yonkers Police Department received a report of multiple people slashed near 1 …
Multiple Shootings Reported in Yonkers Within 24 Hours
YONKERS, NY – A person was shot in both legs on the South Side of Yonkers on Tuesday afternoon. The incident took place outside Palisade …
Two Juveniles Charged for Deadly Shooting in Yonkers
YONKERS, NY – The Yonkers Police Department has arrested two male suspects in relation to a July shooting at 73-83 Highland Avenue, which led to …
Delaware Man Sentenced for 2021 Execution-Style Murder in Yonkers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – On Friday, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced that a New Castle, Delaware man received a sentence of 25 …
Sewer Repairs Force Road Closures in Yonkers
YONKERS, NY – Emergency sewer repairs at Park Hill Avenue and School Street have led to temporary road closures in Yonkers. Park Hill Avenue between …
Police Investigating Deadly Shooting Inside Yonkers Parking Garage
YONKERS, NY – A male was found unconscious with a gunshot wound in a parking garage on 73 Highland Avenue in Yonkers on Friday evening …
Escaped Prisoner Geraldo Rojas Captured by Yonkers Police Department
YONKERS, NY – After a 29-hour intensive search, the Yonkers Police Department has recently apprehended escaped prisoner Geraldo Rojas. Rojas was located in the Bronx, …
Prisoner Escapes Custody from St. Joseph’s Hospital in Yonkers
YONKERS, NY – Early Sunday morning, Geraldo Rojas, a man in custody for Robbery in the first, second, and third degree, managed to escape from …
One Shot, One Stabbed Overnight in Yonkers
YONKERS, NY – Yonkers police are investigating an incident that left one man shot and another stabbed Thursday night. Just before 9:30 PM on Thursday, …
15-year-old reported missing in Yonkers
YONKERS, NY – The Yonkers Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Edwin Valerio, who went missing from his home early Sunday …
Arrest Made in Fatal Yonkers Hit-and-Run Case
YONKERS, NY – The Yonkers Police Department reported an arrest in connection with a fatal hit-and-run case on Friday. The incident occurred at approximately 9:37 …
Yonkers Man Injured in Shooting Near Medical Center
YONKERS, NY – A shooting incident near St. John’s Medical Center left a man hospitalized this Thursday. The victim was found with a non-life-threatening gunshot …
70-year-old woman killed after Vehicle Veers Off Roadway in Yonkers
YONKERS, NY – The Yonkers Police Department is currently conducting an investigation into a tragic motor vehicle accident that occurred in the vicinity of 693 …
Double Shooting in Yonkers, One Fatality Confirmed
YONKERS, NY – The Yonkers Police Department is currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Wednesday evening around 8:20 PM near 55 Morris Street. …
Yonkers Man Sentenced to 10 Years for 2022 Shooting that Injured Three
YONKERS, NY – Jaquan Henderson, 23, was sentenced to 10 years in state prison, with three years of post-release supervision, for a July 2022 shooting …
Yonkers Public School Teacher Arrested and Charged Over Knife Incident
YONKERS, NY – A Yonkers Public School teacher, William Archacki, 50, has been arrested and charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child after a …