New Rochelle Man Pleads Guilty In Shooting of Yonkers Police Officer
Frank Valencia, 19, of New Rochelle pleaded guilty to charges related to the shooting of a Yonkers Police Officer in Sept. 2017, and an unrelated case in New Rochelle.
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Teen Faces Life Sentence After Admitting To Shooting Police Officer In Westchester
A Westchester teenager is facing life in prison after pleading guilty to shooting a Yonkers police officer last year and to his involvement in a separate New Rochelle shooting. New Rochelle resident Frank Valencia, 19, has pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted aggravated murder and one count of criminal possession of a weapon for his involvement in a standoff involving Officer Kayla Maher, who was shot in the jaw.
Three arrested and charged in burglary, home invasion
Three men were arrested and charged with a burglary that took place during a home invasion in the Center late Friday night. According to the Shelter Island Police Department, Kevin E. Calderon, 26, of the Bronx, Livo Josue Melo, 27, of the Bronx, and Sivestro Mazzella, 70, of Yonkers, New York were arrested in Yonkers early Saturday by Shelter Island Police Department officers with assistance from the Yonkers Police Department and brought to Shelter Island for arraignment.
Genovese Crime Family Member From Westchester Destroys Evidence, Obstructs Justice, Feds Say
A member of the Genevose Crime Family of La Cosa Nostra already charged with the stabbing death of a Westchester man is now facing new charges for destroying evidence and obstructing justice, prosecutors announced. John Tortora Jr., known as "Johnny T," was arrested in August by FBI agents and Yonkers Police in connection with the 1997 death of 29-year-old Richard Ortiz in Yonkers.
Westchester Heroin Dealer Facing Decades In Prison After Guilty Verdict In White Plains Trial
Leibys "Celly" Mercedes of the Bronx was found guilty of conspiring to distribute more than 100 grams of heroin in Yonkers following a four-day trial. The jury unanimously found him guilty of distributing the heroin to other dealers in the area.
Yonkers Heroin Dealer Found Guilty After Jury Trial In White Plains
Leibys "Celly" Mercedes of the Bronx was found guilty of conspiring to distribute more than 100 grams of heroin in Yonkers following a four-day trial. The jury unanimously found him guilty of distributing the heroin to other dealers in the area.
Westchester Man Faces Felony Charges For Stabbing Victim With Screwdriver, DA Says
A Westchester man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly hospitalizing a man when he stabbed him with a screwdriver. Yonkers resident Raheem Nelson was arrested this week and charged with assault and other charges for a pair of incidents over the summer when he stabbed his victim.
DA: Yonkers Man Faces Felony Charges For Stabbing Victim With Screwdriver
A Westchester man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly hospitalizing a man when he stabbed him with a screwdriver. Yonkers resident Raheem Nelson was arrested this week and charged with assault and other charges for a pair of incidents over the summer when he stabbed his victim.
Wanted Blood Stones Gang Member Known As ‘Flee’ Nabbed By Police Detectives In Westchester
Over the last several weeks, investigators with the Gang Unit developed information on the whereabouts of Rahkim "Flee" Shealy, and on Thursday night, Yonkers Police detectives placed him into custody without incident at a location on Orchard Place. Shealy, of Yonkers, was booked on charges of conspiracy, menacing and criminal possession of a weapon and arraigned today at the Westchester County Court.
Westchester Man Sentenced For Attempted Aggravated Assault On Cop
A 52-year-old man who took police on a wild ride after attempting to run down the officers pursuing him has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison. Earlier this year, Kim Carl of Yonkers was found guilty by a jury at trial of five felonies and a misdemeanor for an incident dating back to Sept.
Burglar Targeting Westchester Food Markets Faces Series Of Charges
A 46-year-old man who allegedly manipulated metal roll-down security gates to break into Westchester food marts and steal thousands of dollars is facing a host of criminal charges. Kareem Johnakin, of Bethlam, Pennsylvania, was arraigned in Westchester County Court following a multi-count indictment for burglarizing at least five businesses in Yonkers and New Rochelle last year.
New Arrest In Westchester Gang Bust Announced
The investigation previously led to the execution of multiple search warrants, during which investigators seized a pair of .45 caliber semi-automatic pistols, a .380 caliber semi automatic pistol, a military style bulletproof vest, dozens of rounds o The eighth and final gang member has been brought into custody as a nearly yearlong investigation into the 150 Clain, which operates in Westchester, is wrapping up. Earlier this month, seven members of the gang were taken off the streets of Yonkers following an eight-month investigation dubbed "Operation: 150 Clan," which was run by the local police department and investigators from the Westchester County District Attorney's Office Gang, Firearms and Narcotics Bureau.
Suspect Nabbed In Westchester Shooting
A 25-year-old is in police custody after allegedly shooting a man in the chest inside a Westchester residence following a dispute that escalated into violence. Officers from the Yonkers Police Department responded to Ash Street shortly after 2 a.m. on Sunday, Sept.
Central Avenue Gas Station Robbery Suspect Sentenced
The man who terrorized a gas station during several armed robberies over the span of more than four months has been sentenced after found guilty by a jury following a trial in Westchester County Court. On Thursday, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced that that Bronx resident Gregory Harris, 41, has been sentenced to 11 years in state prison after he was found guilty of multiple counts of robbery related to four incidents at the same Central Park Avenue gas station in Yonkers in 2016.
Man Attempted To Use Forged ID At Mount Vernon Bank, DA Says
A man who allegedly attempted to steal another person's identity at multiple Westchester County banks took the mantra "if at first you don't succeed, try, try again" to a new level. Bronx resident Jose Cabrera has been arraigned on a 14-count indictment after he allegedly went to banks in Mount Vernon, Yonkers, Ossining and Thornwood with a forged Connecticut driver's license and attempted to take out cash over the course of a single afternoon.
Westchester Man Nabbed In Cold-Case La Cosa Nostra Mob Hit
A member of the La Cosa Nostra organized crime family is facing murder charges in the cold-case fatal stabbing of a Westchester man, prosecutors announced. John Tortora Jr., known as "Johnny T," a member of the Genovese Crime Family, was arrested by FBI agents and Yonkers Police in connection with the 1997 death of 29-year-old Richard Ortiz in Yonkers.
Video Helps Federal Judge Convict Yonkers Ex-Con Of Stashing Gun In Garbage
A federal judge in Newark convicted a Yonkers ex-con of having a gun in the city of Passaic, thanks to surveillance video that caught him stashing it in a garbage can before police showed up. Francisco Vallejo, 28, had been convicted of three previous felonies and was prohibited from having a firearm, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito noted after U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton issued a guilty verdict on Thursday following a four-day bench trial.
Two Indicted For Stealing More Than $500K Cash, Jewels In Westchester
... to another break-in earlier in the year. On Feb. 21, the two men allegedly broke into a building on Garrett Place in Yonkers but failed to steal property. Santaniello remains in custody based on four prior felony convictions. If convicted of this ...
Yonkers Man Sentenced For Shooting 4-Year-Old Girl In Leg
A Westchester man is going to spend more than a decade behind bars following his sentencing for misfiring his gun, missing his intended target, and striking a 4-year-old girl in the leg while he was a teenager. Yonkers resident Floyd Bruce, now 21, was sentenced in Westchester County Court to 15 years in prison following his guilty plea last year.
Man Charged With Shooting, Killing Worker From Northern Westchester
Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced on Friday that 32-year-old Heriberto Morales of Yonkers has been charged by a grand jury in a seven-count indictment that was released this week. He stands charged of murdering a Northern Westchester man who was working for a private carting company at the time of his death.
Legislator Boykin Discusses Mail Thefta “a Growing Westchester Problem and how to Prevent it
... IT! District Attorney Anthony Scarpino wants to inform Westchester County residents that in recent months, police in Yonkers, Mount Vernon, White Plains, Tarrytown, Harrison, Purchase, Bronxville, New Rochelle, North Castle and other communities ...
Sentencing Adjourned For Man Facing Attempted Murder Charge In Mount Vernon
A 22-year-old man already facing life in prison for his role in a 12-hour crime spree last year in Westchester had his court case adjourned for one month on Tuesday after his guilty plea to attempted murder following shooting incidents in Mount Vernon and Yonkers. Mount Vernon resident Allen Copeland pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon, both violent felonies, in May, for his role into two incidents that took place last year.
Mount Vernon Man To Be Sentenced For Attempted Murder
A 22-year-old man already facing life in prison for his role in a 12-hour crime spree last year in Westchester is scheduled to be sentenced on Tuesday after pleading guilty to attempted murder following shooting incidents in Mount Vernon and Yonkers. Mount Vernon resident Allen Copeland pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon, both violent felonies, in May, for his role into two incidents that took place last year.
Westchester Man Facing Attempted Murder Charge For Daytime Shooting
A man is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly opening fire on a man in broad daylight in Westchester. Yonkers resident Anthony Villa, 24, was arraigned on a five-count indictment on Monday, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr., announced, including attempted murder and weapons charges.
DA: Switchblade Wielding Man Menaced, Injured Police Officer In Westchester
... and menaced police officers responding to a domestic incident in Westchester is facing a series of charges. Yonkers resident Ilir Ugrinaj, 27, has been indicted by a Westchester County grand jury on charges that include menacing a police officer, ...