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Westchester Teen Sentenced For Shooting Police Officer In Jaw Westchester Teen Sentenced For Shooting Police Officer In Jaw
Westchester Teen Sentenced For Shooting Police Officer In Jaw A Westchester County teenager may spend the rest of his life behind bars for shooting a police officer in 2017 and his involvement in a separate shooting. New Rochelle resident Frank Valencia has been sentenced to a term of 24 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of attempted aggravated murder of a Yonkers police officer and criminal possession of a weapon for the shooting. He was also sentenced for criminal possession of a weapon for a second shooting in New Rochelle. Valencia pleaded guilty on Dec. 18 last year to his involvement in a standoff involving Yonkers Poli…

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Teen Faces Life Sentence After Admitting To Shooting Police Officer In Westchester Teen Faces Life Sentence After Admitting To Shooting Police Officer In Westchester
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. Shortly after 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, two officers, including Maher were dispatched to the area of Marshall Road, near Ridge Drive, following reports of a suspicious…

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Hero Cop From Westchester Named Senate's 'Woman Of Distinction' Hero Cop From Westchester Named Senate's 'Woman Of Distinction'
Hero Cop From Westchester Named Senate's 'Woman Of Distinction' A hero cop from Westchester who has already been lauded for taking a bullet in the jaw in the line of duty has been named the 2018 Woman of Distinction by the 35th Senate District in New York. Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins recently announced the distinction for Yonkers Police Officer Kayla Maher, who was shot in the jaw as she approached two suspected criminals in a car last year. This distinction is given to “exceptional women who have demonstrated excellence and improved the lives of residents in their communities and throughout the state.” The New York State Senate ackn…

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Real Life Hero Cop Meets TV Hero Cop In Yonkers Real Life Hero Cop Meets TV Hero Cop In Yonkers
Real Life Hero Cop Meets TV Hero Cop In Yonkers Fantasy met reality in Westchester last week as a real-life hero cop met a prominent actress who stars as one on television. Yonkers Police Officer Kayla Maher, who was shot in the jaw as she approached two suspected criminal in a car last year, met Mariska Hargitay this week, who is filming scenes for the TV show "Law & Order SVU" in the city. Hargitay is best known for her starring role as Olivia Benson on "Law & Order." She has also become an outspoken advocate against gun violence, equality and women’s rights. Shortly after 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 25, office…

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Shooters Of Police Officer In Westchester To Be Arraigned Shooters Of Police Officer In Westchester To Be Arraigned
Shooters Of Police Officer In Westchester To Be Arraigned Two men from New Rochelle have been indicted on attempted murder charges for their roles in the shooting of a Yonkers police officer last September. Jerry Reyes, 22, and Frank Valencia, 18, have been indicted on charges that include criminal possession of a weapon, attempted aggravated murder and assault for their roles in the shooting of Police Officer Kayla Maher last year. The pair is due to be arraigned in Westchester County Court on Tuesday. Shortly after 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 25 last year, officers, including Maher was dispatched to the area of Marshall Road, near Ridge Drive, follo…

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