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100+ Firearms Seized, 11 Arrests Made In Westchester Ghost Gun Probe 100+ Firearms Seized, 11 Arrests Made In Westchester Ghost Gun Probe
100+ Firearms Seized, 11 Arrests Made In Westchester Ghost Gun Probe More than 100 firearms were seized and 11 people were arrested following a six-month, multi-agency investigation into “ghost guns” and illegal weapons in Westchester and Putnam counties. Search warrants were executed at eight locations by local, county, and federal authorities in Westchester and Putnam this week, which led to the seizure of rifles, handguns, “ghost guns,” and multiple high-capacity drum magazines. Police investigators added that some of the weapons lacked or had defaced serial numbers. Other seized items include silencers, ballistic vests, counterfeit police shields, and q…
Westchester Man Charged With Threatening To Kill County Police Officer Westchester Man Charged With Threatening To Kill County Police Officer
Westchester Man Charged With Threatening To Kill County Police Officer A 20-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly threatening to kill a Westchester County police officer, authorities announced. Yonkers resident Hector Gonzalez was charged with aggravated harassment following his arrest on Thursday, Jan. 20 for making the alleged threat after tracking down an officer's contact information. According to police, Gonzalez is accused of obtaining the officer’s cell phone number and making an anonymous call on Sunday, Jan. 16 to threaten the officer’s life while also referencing his family.  A spokesman for the department noted that Westchester County …
Feds, Police In Westchester, Seize More Than A Ton Of Cocaine In The Area Feds, Police In Westchester, Seize More Than A Ton Of Cocaine In The Area
Feds, Police In Westchester, Seize More Than A Ton Of Cocaine In The Area Three men are facing charges for their roles in a multi-million dollar narcotics conspiracy ring that led to the seizure of more than a ton of cocaine, officials announced. Jorge Aponte-Guzman, age 33, Nelson Agramonte,-Minaya, age 37, and Carlos Maisonet-Lopez, age 32, have been indicted in federal court this week following their arrests in September that led to the seizure of 920 kilograms of cocaine. 
“A seizure of this magnitude underscores the critical importance of working together with our federal and local law enforcement partners in the DEA Westchester Task Force,” Westchester Cou…
119 MPH Driver Indicted On Manslaughter Charges For Westchester Crash That Killed Three 119 MPH Driver Indicted On Manslaughter Charges For Westchester Crash That Killed Three
119 MPH Driver Indicted On Manslaughter Charges For Westchester Crash That Killed Three The driver of a vehicle going 119 miles per hour that crashed and killed three people in the Hudson Valley has been indicted on multiple manslaughter charges, the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office announced. Bronx resident Yordany Bautista-Hernandez, age 20, was traveling 119 mph in a 50 mph zone eastbound on the Cross County Parkway in Mount Vernon shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Sept. 25 when his 2019 Toyota Camry struck a guard rail and rolled over between the Exit 9 ramp for the Hutchinson River Parkway and Exit 10 for New Rochelle Road, police said. Hernandez’s passengers, Ga…
Police Put Brakes On After-Midnight Drag Racing After Residents' Complaints In Westchester Police Put Brakes On After-Midnight Drag Racing After Residents' Complaints In Westchester
Police Put Brakes On After-Midnight Drag Racing After Residents' Complaints In Westchester Police hit the brakes on a drag racing ring that has become a cause of concern for some residents in Westchester. The Westchester County Police Department has received numerous complaints of noisy cars and motorcycles in recent months near the Saw Mill and Bronx River parkways, dating back to the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak. On Friday, Oct. 16, County Police arrested a New York City teen who was involved in a drag race on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Yonkers, and dished out another 17 summonses for other violations that included speeding, inadequate exhaust systems, and other equip…
Working Group Formed To Review Police Procedures, Policies In Westchester Working Group Formed To Review Police Procedures, Policies In Westchester
Working Group Formed To Review Police Procedures, Policies In Westchester In the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, a working group is being formed to review Westchester County Police policies. Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced that a group of prominent county leaders and officials would form the working group to evaluate police processes and procedures as protests continue to erupt around the country. The working group already includes Westchester County Police Commissioner Thomas Gleason, Deputy Police Commissioner Terrance Raynor, some county residents, as well as Mayo Bartlett and Leroy Frazier, prominent African American la…
18 Alleged Westchester Gang Members Indicted As Part Of 'Operation: Crip Keeper' 18 Alleged Westchester Gang Members Indicted As Part Of 'Operation: Crip Keeper'
18 Alleged Westchester Gang Members Indicted As Part Of 'Operation: Crip Keeper' A yearlong investigation led to criminal charges for 18 alleged gang members who allegedly were involved in waves of violence and ran an elaborate cocaine-selling ring in Westchester. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr., announced on Wednesday, June 12, that 18 alleged gang members had been arrested as part of a sweep dubbed “Operation: Crip Keeper” in New Rochelle. It's the third such sweep in Westchester in recent months. Scarpino announced that a Westchester County grand jury handed up a 50-count indictment against 14 members of the “8 Trey Crips” or “E.T.C.” …
Latimer Calls For Review Of Security Measures At County Facilities After Latest Mass Shooting Latimer Calls For Review Of Security Measures At County Facilities After Latest Mass Shooting
Latimer Calls For Review Of Security Measures At County Facilities After Latest Mass Shooting Westchester County Executive George Latimer has called for a review of security measures at county facilities following the latest mass shooting in the United States which occurred at a municipal building in Virginia Beach on Friday, May 31. Latimer is directing Westchester County Department of Public Safety Commissioner Thomas Gleason to conduct a review and evaluation at each of the county’s facilities, focusing on security measures and protocols. “What last week’s shooting shows us is that in these times, we must work to ensure we are doing everything we can to keep those in our faciliti…
Have Coffee With A Cop: Westchester County PD Hosts Event At Cortlandt Town Center Have Coffee With A Cop: Westchester County PD Hosts Event At Cortlandt Town Center
Have Coffee With A Cop: Westchester County PD Hosts Event At Cortlandt Town Center Westchester County Police officials are inviting the community to share a cup of “Coffee with a Cop” at a special event in Cortlandt. In an effort to increase cohesion and cooperation in the community, local and County Police have set aside times to meet with local residents in an effort to “build relationships and trust between the officers and the people they save,” according to police officials. The “Coffee with a Cop” event will be held beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at McDonald's on Route 6 in the Cortlandt Town Center. It is expected to conclude around noon. “Police officer…