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Beekman-Poughquag, NY
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Westchester Man Sentenced For Car Break-In, Armed Box Cutter Robbery
A 38-year-old man has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison after being found guilty of breaking into a car and attempting to stab the vehicle’s owner with a box cutter when he was confronted. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced that Yonkers resident Jerry Colon has been sentenced to 12 years in state prison stemming to a car break-in on South Broadway in December 2016. Colon was found guilty by a jury on Friday, Feb. 23 of individual counts of first-degree robbery and criminal possession of a weapon. He was also charged with misdemeanor counts of crimin…
Yonkers, NY
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Enjoy A Cup of Joe With A Yonkers Cop
Yonkers Police are inviting residents to stop and enjoy a cup of hot coffee and get to know the men and women protecting the city. The event, part of a national outreach program to bring officers and community members together, will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Malecon Restaurant, at 390 South Broadway. During the event, residents will have a chance to discuss issues important to them and learn more about the department.
Yonkers, NY
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'Sexually Violent' Offender Reports Move To Yonkers From New Rochelle
A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of raping a 5-year-old has reported a move in Westchester County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Westchester residents regarding the residency of 49-year-old Robert Harper, who has moved from New Rochelle to a residence on South Broadway in Yonkers. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Harper as a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety.” He has also been designated as a sexually violent sex offender…
Yonkers, NY
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Yonkers Police Department Warns Of Scam Involving Debit Card, PIN Numbers
The Yonkers Police Department is warning local homeowners to be on alert after a scam involving a Chase Bank advertisement surfaced in the city. The Yonkers Police Department issued an alert on Thursday warning of a scam involving a Chase Bank promotion that includes the advertisement of monetary awards for opening a new checking or savings account. According to police, the scam involves a suspect, apparently dressed in unauthorized Chase Bank employee apparel, approaching susceptible victims outside a Chase Bank and pushing the promotion. Police said that the suspects ask for the victim’s …
Yonkers, NY
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Yonkers Roadway Closed As Crews Investigate Gas Leak
YONKERS, N.Y. - A busy roadway in Yonkers has been temporarily shut down as crews investigate a gas leak. Due to a gas leak, Caryl Avenue has been closed between Elinor Place and South Broadway in Yonkers, according to police in the 3rd Precinct. Crews are currently on scene investigating. No timetable has been released regarding when the roadway would be fully reopened. Police said that motorists and pedestrians should avoid the area if possible until the scene is cleared. Keep following Daily Voice for updates.
