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Man Steals Over $1K From Northern Westchester Youth Soccer Center In Check Fraud Case: Police Man Steals Over $1K From Northern Westchester Youth Soccer Center In Check Fraud Case: Police
Man Steals Over $1K From Northern Westchester Youth Soccer Center In Check Fraud Case: Police A 31-year-old man faces charges after allegedly using a forged check to steal more than $1,100 from a former youth soccer center in Northern Westchester, police announced. Yorktown resident David James surrendered himself to Yorktown Police on Tuesday, Feb. 27 in connection with an incident that occurred in October 2021 at the former Footbik youth soccer center in the Jefferson Valley Mall at 650 Lee Blvd., the department announced on Friday, March 1.  According to police, on Oct. 27, 2021, at around 2 p.m., an officer responded to Footbik, which has since closed, for a reported larcen…
Woman Steals Merchandise, Hides It In Baby Stroller At Northern Westchester Store: Police Woman Steals Merchandise, Hides It In Baby Stroller At Northern Westchester Store: Police
Woman Steals Merchandise, Hides It In Baby Stroller At Northern Westchester Store: Police A 24-year-old woman faces criminal charges after stealing merchandise from a Northern Westchester store and hiding it in a baby stroller occupied by a 10-month-old child, police said. The arrest resulted from an incident that began in Yorktown on Tuesday, Jan. 23 around 1 p.m., when a theft happened at the Dick's Sporting Goods store in the Jefferson Valley Mall at 650 Lee Blvd., Yorktown Police announced on Tuesday, Jan. 30.  Responding officers soon conducted an investigation and were able to find the suspect's car. Authorities also determined that the suspect had stolen merchandise …
Update: Funeral Details Released After Sudden Death Of Northern Westchester Town Supervisor Update: Funeral Details Released After Sudden Death Of Northern Westchester Town Supervisor
Update: Funeral Details Released After Sudden Death Of Northern Westchester Town Supervisor Funeral arrangements have been announced for a beloved Northern Westchester town supervisor who died suddenly just days after being sworn in.  A visitation for Yorktown Town Supervisor Thomas Diana, who died on Friday, Jan. 5 at the age of 66, will be held on Monday, Jan. 8 between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. at Yorktown Funeral Home located at 945 East Main St., according to his obituary.  Earlier Report - Yorktown Supervisor Thomas Diana Dies Suddenly: 'Was Incredible Friend To So Many' To help Yorktown residents travel to the visitation service, the town will provide a sh…
Man Steals Nearly $1.6K Of Baseball Gloves From Northern Westchester Store: Police Man Steals Nearly $1.6K Of Baseball Gloves From Northern Westchester Store: Police
Man Steals Nearly $1.6K Of Baseball Gloves From Northern Westchester Store: Police A 39-year-old man has been hit with a grand larceny charge after stealing almost $1,600 worth of baseball gloves from a store in Northern Westchester, police announced. Osmani Then-Mendez of Garfield, New Jersey was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 5 after surrendering himself to Yorktown Police on an outstanding arrest warrant, the department announced.  According to the department, on Sunday, Oct. 15 just before 1 p.m., officers responded to Dick's Sporting Goods in the Jefferson Valley Mall at 650 Lee Blvd. in Yorktown after store staff reported a theft. An investigation determined that fi…
4 Nabbed After Stealing Over $1.7K Of Clothing From Store In Northern Westchester: Police 4 Nabbed After Stealing Over $1.7K Of Clothing From Store In Northern Westchester: Police
4 Nabbed After Stealing Over $1.7K Of Clothing From Store In Northern Westchester: Police Three men and a woman all face grand larceny charges after stealing more than $1,700 worth of merchandise from a Dick's Sporting Goods store in Northern Westchester, police said. The arrests resulted from an incident on Friday, Dec. 1 around 2:30 p.m., when staff at the Dick's Sporting Goods store located in the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown at 650 Lee Blvd. reported a larceny in progress, according to Yorktown Police. Officers responded to the store and found the suspect vehicle in the mall's parking lot. They then pulled it over on Hill Boulevard and found that the four people inside …
Duo Nabbed With Over $1.5K Worth Of Stolen Clothing From Northern Westchester Store: Police Duo Nabbed With Over $1.5K Worth Of Stolen Clothing From Northern Westchester Store: Police
Duo Nabbed With Over $1.5K Worth Of Stolen Clothing From Northern Westchester Store: Police Two men face grand larceny charges after stealing over $1,500 worth of clothing from a store in a Northern Westchester mall, police said. Yonkers residents Christopher Franklin, age 51, and Rafael Godoy, age 41, were both arrested on Sunday, Nov. 5 on grand larceny charges, Yorktown Police announced on Thursday, Nov. 9.  According to authorities, around 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, officers responded to Dick's Sporting Goods inside the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown at 650 Lee Blvd. for a reported theft. Police soon found the suspects' vehicle on Route 6 near the intersection with Lee Boule…
19-Year-Old Steals Over $10K Worth Of Products From Northern Westchester Store: Police 19-Year-Old Steals Over $10K Worth Of Products From Northern Westchester Store: Police
19-Year-Old Steals Over $10K Worth Of Products From Northern Westchester Store: Police A 19-year-old woman has found herself facing grand larceny charges after stealing over $10,000 worth of merchandise from a Northern Westchester County beauty store, police said. Capital Region resident Desiree Fowler, age 19, of Albany, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 2 on a grand larceny charge after turning herself in to Yorktown Police, the department announced.  According to Yorktown Police, on Monday, May 22 around 2:30 p.m., officers responded to a reported theft at the Ulta Beauty location in the Jefferson Valley Mall at 650 Lee Blvd. Responding officers conducted an investigatio…
Duo Nabbed After Stealing From Mall In Northern Westchester, Fleeing: Police Duo Nabbed After Stealing From Mall In Northern Westchester, Fleeing: Police
Duo Nabbed After Stealing From Mall In Northern Westchester, Fleeing: Police A man and woman both face charges after stealing merchandise from a shopping mall in Northern Westchester and fleeing, police said. The arrests resulted from an incident on Monday, Oct. 23 just after 5:30 p.m., when Yorktown Police responded to Dick's Sporting Goods at the Jefferson Valley Mall at 650 Lee Blvd. for a reported larceny.  According to the department, police soon learned that the suspects drove off in a gray Audi sedan. Officers were able to quickly find this vehicle on the Taconic State Parkway in the area of Route 202 and pulled it over.  Inside the Audi, police al…
Duo Caught With Over $1K Worth Of Stolen Merch From Northern Westchester Store: Police Duo Caught With Over $1K Worth Of Stolen Merch From Northern Westchester Store: Police
Duo Caught With Over $1K Worth Of Stolen Merch From Northern Westchester Store: Police Two homeless men face grand larceny charges after stealing more than $1,300 worth of merchandise from a sporting goods store at a Northern Westchester mall, police said.  The arrests resulted from an incident on Tuesday, Oct. 17 just after 12:30 p.m., when Yorktown Police officers were sent to Dick's Sporting Goods at the Jefferson Valley Mall to investigate a larceny.  According to the department, arriving officers saw two men fitting the caller's description who were walking through the mall's parking lot with large bags. When police got closer to the duo, one of the men began r…
Drunk Driver Injured After Leaving Moving Car In Northern Westchester Mall Parking Lot: Police Drunk Driver Injured After Leaving Moving Car In Northern Westchester Mall Parking Lot: Police
Drunk Driver Injured After Leaving Moving Car In Northern Westchester Mall Parking Lot: Police A 50-year-old man was arrested on drunk driving charges after exiting his moving car in the parking lot of a Northern Westchester mall, injuring himself in the process, police said. The incident happened on Thursday, Oct. 5 just before 3:30 p.m., when Yorktown Police responded to the Jefferson Valley Mall at 650 Lee Blvd. after receiving a report of an injured person in the parking lot.  According to the department, an arriving officer quickly found the injured man and identified him as Peekskill resident Leonidas Lobato, age 50.  The officer then determined that Lobato, who…
Man Nabbed For Stealing From Macy's In Northern Westchester: Police Man Nabbed For Stealing From Macy's In Northern Westchester: Police
Man Nabbed For Stealing From Macy's In Northern Westchester: Police A 48-year-old man faces felony charges after allegedly being part of a group that used physical force to steal from a Macy's department store in Northern Westchester, police said.  The arrest resulted from an incident on Sunday, Aug. 20 just after 2 p.m., when Yorktown Police were sent to the Macy's location at the Jefferson Valley Mall for a reported larceny involving four men who had run from the scene, according to the department. Arriving officers spoke with a witness who told them that the men had allegedly used physical force to keep the stolen merchandise before leaving the stor…
Duo Arrested At Golf Course After Stealing From Macy's In Northern Westchester: Police Duo Arrested At Golf Course After Stealing From Macy's In Northern Westchester: Police
Duo Arrested At Golf Course After Stealing From Macy's In Northern Westchester: Police Two Hudson Valley men were arrested at a golf course bar and grill after stealing from a Macy's department store in Northern Westchester, police said.  The arrests resulted from an incident on Tuesday, Aug. 15 just before 1 p.m., when Yorktown Police responded to a reported larceny at the Macy's store in the Jefferson Valley Mall.  Arriving officers interviewed a witness and learned that two men had knocked them over in an effort to keep their stolen merchandise before running away from the store.  Police then notified other Yorktown officers of the two suspects' physical de…
Mall Assault: Man Breaks Car Window, Attacks Victim In Northern Westchester, Police Say Mall Assault: Man Breaks Car Window, Attacks Victim In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Mall Assault: Man Breaks Car Window, Attacks Victim In Northern Westchester, Police Say A 25-year-old man has been hit with assault charges after attacking a victim in the parking lot of a Northern Westchester mall, police said.  The incident happened on Sunday, July 30 around 1:30 a.m., when police responded to the parking lot of the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown on a report of a domestic disturbance.  According to Yorktown Police, the suspect, identified as 25-year-old Michael Caterino of Yorktown, punched out the window of the victim's car, opened the door, and began hitting the victim's face.  Caterino then ran from the scene before officers arrived, au…
Storm Aftermath: Northern Westchester Town Left Drenched By Heavy Rain Storm Aftermath: Northern Westchester Town Left Drenched By Heavy Rain
Storm Aftermath: Northern Westchester Town Left Drenched By Heavy Rain Much of a Northern Westchester town was left submerged following a powerful storm that dropped over six inches of rain and caused officials to declare a state of emergency.  The storm, which rampaged across the Hudson Valley on Sunday night, July 9 into Monday morning, July 10, brought a deluge of rainfall that left many public areas and roads in Yorktown damaged and under a pool of water.  Earlier report: Hudson Valley Woman Killed During Severe Storm ID'd As 35-Year-Old Trying To Rescue Dog Some of the damage caused by the freak event included a sinkhole behind the town ha…
Man Exposes Himself In Mall Dressing Room In Northern Westchester: Police Man Exposes Himself In Mall Dressing Room In Northern Westchester: Police
Man Exposes Himself In Mall Dressing Room In Northern Westchester: Police A man faces charges after allegedly exposing himself to a victim inside a dressing room at a mall in Northern Westchester, police said.  The incident happened on Thursday, May 11 just before 6:30 p.m., when police responded to the H&M clothing store at the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown Heights, according to Yorktown Police.  Upon arriving, officers met with the victim, who said that a man had been inside one of the store's dressing rooms and had opened his curtain to intentionally expose himself to her while completely naked.  The victim also told officers that the m…
Duo Steals From Store, Then Leads Cops On Chase In Stolen Car In Northern Westchester: Police Duo Steals From Store, Then Leads Cops On Chase In Stolen Car In Northern Westchester: Police
Duo Steals From Store, Then Leads Cops On Chase In Stolen Car In Northern Westchester: Police Two women face numerous charges after stealing from a mall in New York and then leading authorities on a lengthy chase in a stolen vehicle from Massachusetts, police said.  The incident started in Northern Westchester on Tuesday, March 7 around 2:45 p.m., when police responded to the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown Heights to investigate a theft at the Ulta Beauty store, according to Yorktown Police.  When arriving at the mall, officers saw the suspect and a passenger driving through the parking lot and tried to pull the vehicle over. However, the car did not stop and drive away…
Woman Charged With Stealing Over $3K Of Property From Northern Westchester Mall: Police Woman Charged With Stealing Over $3K Of Property From Northern Westchester Mall: Police
Woman Charged With Stealing Over $3K Of Property From Northern Westchester Mall: Police A 32-year-old woman has been charged with both stealing over $3,000 worth of property from a mall in Northern Westchester and possessing counterfeit money, police said.  On Friday, Dec. 9, around 4:20 p.m., police responded to a reported larceny in Yorktown Heights at the Jefferson Valley Mall. While at the mall, authorities were then notified that the suspect's vehicle was driving south on Gomer Street, and found the vehicle stopped on the shoulder of the road with the suspect standing outside holding the stolen merchandise, according to Yorktown Police.  After a short investigat…
Woman Accused Of Stealing Nearly $500 From Macy's In Northern Westchester Woman Accused Of Stealing Nearly $500 From Macy's In Northern Westchester
Woman Accused Of Stealing Nearly $500 From Macy's In Northern Westchester A Northern Westchester woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing nearly $500 in goods from Macy's.  Maria Heras, 54, of Yorktown Heights, was arrested on Monday, Nov. 23, after Yorktown Police were called to the Macy's at the Jefferson Valley Mall for a report of shoplifting. When officers arrived on the scene they located Heras and an investigation into the incident found that she allegedly stole $484 worth of clothing from the store.  Heras was charged with petit larceny and released on an appearance ticket. 
Teens Accused Of Stealing Nearly $300 Worth Of Items From Store In Northern Westchester Mall Teens Accused Of Stealing Nearly $300 Worth Of Items From Store In Northern Westchester Mall
Teens Accused Of Stealing Nearly $300 Worth Of Items From Store In Northern Westchester Mall Two Northern Westchester teens were arrested for allegedly stealing nearly $300 worth of merchandise from the Macy's at Jefferson Valley Mall. The duo from Croton-on-Hudson, both 17 years old, were arrested on Monday, Nov. 16, by the Yorktown Police after officers responded to the store for a report of shoplifting, said the Yorktown Police. According to police, police responded to the store around 3:24 p.m., but the teens had fled the area before officers arrived. An investigation, which found the teens allegedly took merchandise valued at $283.98, led to the teens who voluntarily turned t…
Police: Trio From Westchester, Fairfield Counties Stole $2,768 Worth Of Items From Macy's Police: Trio From Westchester, Fairfield Counties Stole $2,768 Worth Of Items From Macy's
Police: Trio From Westchester, Fairfield Counties Stole $2,768 Worth Of Items From Macy's A trio from Westchester and Fairfield County were nabbed allegedly stealing more than $2K in goods from Macy's at the Jefferson Valley Mall. Tonya Hanner, 54, of Mount Vernon, Damon Jones, 47, of Mount Vernon, and Cleon Clark, of Stamford, were arrested around 6:40 p.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 21, after officers stopped to investigate a vehicle parked in the fire lane of the mall, said the Yorktown Police. A check of the vehicle found it was stolen from the City of Yonkers and as officers began investigating they noticed the three suspects working together allegedly stealing items worth $2,768 …
Woman Accused Of Shoplifting At Jefferson Valley Mall Macy's Woman Accused Of Shoplifting At Jefferson Valley Mall Macy's
Woman Accused Of Shoplifting At Jefferson Valley Mall Macy's A 53-year-old woman was busted after attempting to shoplift from Macy’s at the Jefferson Valley Mall in Northern Westchester, police said. Members of the Yorktown Police Department responded to the mall on Lee Boulevard shortly before 5:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, where there was a reported shoplifter in custody. Officers were dispatched to Macy’s, and the investigation determined that Mahopac resident Tetyana Solovyova allegedly entered the store, attempted to steal multiple items and never made an attempt to pay before being stopped by the store’s loss prevention officers. Solovyova was a…
COVID-19: Here's How 'Retail To Go,' Offered By Mall In Northern Westchester, Works COVID-19: Here's How 'Retail To Go,' Offered By Mall In Northern Westchester, Works
Covid-19: Here's How 'Retail To Go,' Offered By Mall In Northern Westchester, Works A Northern Westchester mall is introducing a new “Retail-To-Go” option for shoppers as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. With shoppers starved for retail options, several stores at the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown Heights are providing a new curbside pickup program as they begin welcoming patrons back to the mall. The mall has been closed since Thursday, March 19 to comply with New York’s “On Pause” order that shut down non-essential businesses due to the spread of the pandemic. Beginning this week, between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Monday through Saturday…
COVID-19: Three Northern Westchester High Schools To Hold Graduation Ceremonies At JV Mall COVID-19: Three Northern Westchester High Schools To Hold Graduation Ceremonies At JV Mall
Covid-19: Three Northern Westchester High Schools To Hold Graduation Ceremonies At JV Mall Three Northern Westchester high schools will be hosting “drive-in” commencement ceremonies for their seniors at the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown. The Bedford, Katonah-Lewisboro and Somers school districts all announced that they will be hosting commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2020 in the mall’s spacious parking lot on Tuesday, June 23. The ceremony will include live speeches from students and staff, which will be broadcast on a state-of-the-art LED screen similar to that of a drive-in movie, while audio is piped into car radios. There will also be pre-recorded messages and vid…
Man Used Fake ID To Try To Cash $8.8K Check At Northern Westchester Bank, Police Say Man Used Fake ID To Try To Cash $8.8K Check At Northern Westchester Bank, Police Say
Man Used Fake ID To Try To Cash $8.8K Check At Northern Westchester Bank, Police Say A 42-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to use another person's identity to cash a check for more than $8,000 at a Northern Westchester bank. Christian Maldonado, of Yonkers, was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 4, by Yorktown Police for identity theft, two counts of using a forged instrument, and attempted grand larceny, said the Yorktown Police. According to police, Maldonado allegedly stole the identity of a man by obtaining his personal information and then had a fake driver's license and credit card made and attempted to withdraw $8,8000 from the victim's checking account…
Man Accused Of Stealing $198 Worth Of Clothes From Macy's At Jefferson Valley Mall Man Accused Of Stealing $198 Worth Of Clothes From Macy's At Jefferson Valley Mall
Man Accused Of Stealing $198 Worth Of Clothes From Macy's At Jefferson Valley Mall A man has been charged after police say he stole nearly $200 of clothing from Macy’s at Jefferson Valley Mall. Yorktown Police say they responded to Macy’s to investigate a previous larceny on Tuesday, Oct. 8 around 3:30 p.m. While at Macy’s, police say they were informed by the store’s Asset Protection Unit that another shoplifting incident was in progress. Further investigation revealed that Ernest Hepburn, 34, of the Bronx entered the store and stole children’s clothing valued at $198, police say. Hepburn was located outside the store and placed under arrest. He was charged with petit …
Nancy Elliott, Yorktown's First Female Supervisor, Dies Nancy Elliott, Yorktown's First Female Supervisor, Dies
Nancy Elliott, Yorktown's First Female Supervisor, Dies Nancy Elliott, Yorktown's first female supervisor, died Thursday, July 11 in Hillsborough, North Carolina. She was 89. "We are saddened to learn of the passing of Nancy Elliott, a former chair of the Yorktown Republican Town Committee and political legend who served 12 years as Yorktown supervisor from 1980 to 1992," Yorktown Republican Town Committee chair Christopher Arnold said in a statement. "She was our first female supervisor and having been fortunate enough to grow up here to watch her in action, I witnessed her numerous achievements first hand and her tremendous loss grieves us all…
Woman Accused Of Stealing $1.3K Worth Of Clothing, Jewelry At JV Mall Macy's, Police Say Woman Accused Of Stealing $1.3K Worth Of Clothing, Jewelry At JV Mall Macy's, Police Say
Woman Accused Of Stealing $1.3K Worth Of Clothing, Jewelry At JV Mall Macy's, Police Say A woman has been charged with grand larceny after police say she stole more than $1,300 worth of clothing and jewelry from Macy’s at Jefferson Valley Mall. Yorktown Police say they responded to Macy’s (700 Lee Boulevard) on the report of a female shoplifter in custody on Wednesday, June 26 around 7:10 p.m. Further investigation revealed that the suspect, identified as Ledung Ho, 52, of Yorktown stole assorted clothing and jewelry items with a value totaling $1,363.30, according to police. Ho was arrested and transported to Yorktown Police Department for processing, where she was charged wi…
Northern Westchester Teens Charged With Spending Thousands On Stolen Credit Card At JV Mall Northern Westchester Teens Charged With Spending Thousands On Stolen Credit Card At JV Mall
Northern Westchester Teens Charged With Spending Thousands On Stolen Credit Card At JV Mall Four Westchester teens were arrested after allegedly charging thousands on a stolen credit card at the Jefferson Valley Mall. The four, including Jarron Williams, 19, of Mogehan Lake; Anton Birnel, 19, of Peekskill, and two underage juveniles, were arrested around 8 p.m., Saturday, June 15, after Yorktown Police received a call from a resident saying his credit card company had notified him his card was being used for numerous purchases at the mall, said the Yorktown Police. The other two arrested were juveniles whose names were not released. Officers responded to the mall and then visited …
Duo From White Plains, Ossining Charged With Stealing $381 Worth Of Merchandise From Macy's Duo From White Plains, Ossining Charged With Stealing $381 Worth Of Merchandise From Macy's
Duo From White Plains, Ossining Charged With Stealing $381 Worth Of Merchandise From Macy's A man from White Plains and a woman from Ossining have been charged after police say they stole nearly $400 of merchandise from Macy’s at the Jefferson Valley Mall. Yorktown Police say they received a report that two people had shoplifted items from Macy’s and fled the scene in a vehicle on Wednesday, May 29 around 4 p.m. Officers subsequently located the vehicle on the Taconic State Parkway and initiated a traffic stop. Further investigation revealed that the suspects, identified as Tavar Young, 32, of White Plains and Cheyene Carrington, 23, of Ossining left Macy’s without paying for mer…
Two Women Charged With Stealing $696 Worth Of Merchandise From Macy's Two Women Charged With Stealing $696 Worth Of Merchandise From Macy's
Two Women Charged With Stealing $696 Worth Of Merchandise From Macy's Two women have been charged after police say they stole nearly $700 in merchandise from a Macy’s store. Yorktown Police say they responded to Macy’s in the Jefferson Valley Mall on a report of a larceny on Saturday, May 18 around 7:45 p.m. Police say they were provided with a description of the suspects and their vehicle and subsequently located the vehicle on Route 6. Further investigation revealed that the two suspects, identified as Barbara Pettiford, 54, of Mount Vernon and Kwasheena Stinson, 31, of Valhalla entered the Macy’s department store and stole property with a total value of $…
Dobbs Ferry Teen Charged After Trio Punches, Kicks Victim At Jefferson Valley Mall, Police Say Dobbs Ferry Teen Charged After Trio Punches, Kicks Victim At Jefferson Valley Mall, Police Say
Dobbs Ferry Teen Charged After Trio Punches, Kicks Victim At Jefferson Valley Mall, Police Say A teen has been charged after police say he was part of a trio that allegedly punched and kicked a victim at Jefferson Valley Mall. Yorktown Police responded to the mall on the report of a physical altercation on Sunday, March 31 around 1:30 p.m. Further investigation revealed that a male victim had allegedly been punched and kicked by a group of three suspects, one of whom was determined to be a 13-year-old male from Dobbs Ferry, police say. The teen, whose name is being withheld due to eligibility for youthful offender status, voluntarily surrendered at Yorktown Police Headquarters with …