Other Potential Child Sex Abuse Victims Of Youth Basketball Coach Sought By Westchester DA

The 63-year-old Mount Vernon man, accused of preying "on a vulnerable population," was indicted today on new felony sex abuse charges.

Feds Charge 2 In String Of Armed Robberies Across Manhattan And Westchester

The duo is accused of robbing a gas station, and the same restaurant twice, according to Mount Vernon police.

16-Year-Old Arrested During Foiled Armed Robbery At Metro PCS

Mount Vernon police said the Pelham teen was taken into custody after detectives saw a gunman, wearing a mask, entering the shop.

After Mount Vernon Fire Left Over 100 People Homeless, Donations Pour Into Temporary Shelter

"Everything was wiped out," resident Dwight Mesquita said. "The whole building collapsed and fell all into the apartment."

Early Morning, 5-Alarm Building Fire Displaces More Than 100 Families

Five firefighters and two residents were treated for minor injuries, according to City of Mount Vernon officials.

Arrest Made In Fatal Stabbing Of 68-Year-Old In His Westchester Home

The victim was rushed to Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx in stable condition, but later died from his injuries.

Rapist Who Fled To Mexico Nearly 2 Decades Ago Will Now Be Staying Put For A Long Time

Between December 2006 and January 2007, the longtime fugitive from justice forcibly raped a young child in Westchester.

'Guilty': Jury Convicts Rai Thomas Of 'Particularly Egregious' Crimes Against Trafficked Teen

The Mount Vernon man took the teen girl from a children's facility in the Bronx to perform sex acts for money.

Westchester Bloods Gang Member Guilty Of Weapons Charges, Including Possession Of An M-11 9MM Machine Pistol

A search warrant was executed at his home, by DA's Office investigators, the FBI Westchester Safe Streets Task Force, and MVPD.

5 Mount Vernon Officers Suspended After Inmate Shot In Back Of Police Van

The prisoner was taken to the hospital with what Chief Olafiers described as a "non-life threatening gunshot wound to his lower leg."

Westchester Man Gets 40 Years In Federal Prison For 'Spree' Of Sex Abuse, Exploitation Of Minors: DA

The 44-year-old Mount Vernon man must register as a sex offender and complete 10 years of supervised release after his sentence is served.

Inmate In MVPD Police Van Wounded By Gunshot On The Way To Westchester County Jail

The Mount Vernon PD officers escorting the inmates reported hearing a single gunshot from the back of the prisoner transport van.

'I Am Not The Same Person I Was Before,' Victim Tells Judge As An Abuser Learns His Fate

The Mount Vernon man will go to prison for the brutal domestic violence assault that took place in an Ardsley motel in 2004.

Thieves Are Targeting This Make Of Car With Tech Exploits, And Cops Are Recommending A Low-Tech Solution

Mount Vernon police say that anti-theft devices like "The Club" could help thwart thieves who are cloning key fobs across the Hudson Valley.

Shooter Who Took Aim At Rivals, But Hit Elderly Man Instead, Is Charged With Attempted Murder: DA

The Mount Vernon victim went to the hospital, where it was found that he had suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

Mount Vernon Auxiliary Police Officer Suspended After Troubling Video Emerges On Social Media

The footage that appears to show the MVPD employee striking a minor is under investigation, according to the police department.

Fugitive Extradited Here From Mexico On Child Rape Charges Admits Guilt: DA

He raped a young girl between Dec. 2006 and Jan. 2007 before fleeing the U.S. He had been a fugitive since his 2008 indictment.

Feds Charge Jamaican National With Armed Robbery, Shooting At NYPD Officer In Westchester

The 28-year-old and another suspect walked from the Bronx to Mount Vernon, before violently robbing a gas station worker of cash and wallet.

Westchester Gas Station Robbery Leads To Shootout With NYPD, Suspects Remain At Large

A worker told reporters that robbers put a gun to his head, and demanded money before fleeing the Mount Vernon business.

Influencer And Model Found Shot To Death On Cross County Parkway Had Global Fame: Reports

The 33-year-old Instagram influencer killed on Sunday was close friends with rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, according to media reports.

Woman Found Shot To Death In Car On Cross County Is ID'd By Authorities

Investigators said they believe that the 33-year-old victim was likely targeted, and her death was not a random act.​

Woman Found Dead In Car On Cross County Parkway Under Suspicious Circumstances

Investigators said they believe the victim "may have been targeted for violence," adding there is no danger to the public.

Mount Vernon Police Sergeant Gets Prison For Using Excessive Force: DOJ

The DOJ said the police officer used a taser seven times in a span of minutes on a person who was both shackled and handcuffed.

Accident 'Seriously Injures' City Worker Trimming Trees

Mount Vernon officials say that an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.

Westchester Youth Basketball Coach Arrested For Child Sexual Abuse: DA

The 62-year-old Mount Vernon man allegedly engaged in acts of sexual conduct against a child less than 13, including oral sexual conduct.

Rikers Guard From Westchester Gets Prison For Smuggling Drugs To Jail

She brought contraband including cocaine, smokeable synthetic cannabinoids (K2) and food into the jail, according to the feds.

'Catfishing' Man Posed As Nurse, Kidnapped, Abused Westchester Woman

Feds say he kidnapped a Westchester woman and her two-year-old child at knifepoint and took them to his home in NJ.

Fugitive Long Sought In Deadly Heist Returns From Dominican Republic

"Marcos" has been found. Feds say he was part of a shoot-out at a Mount Vernon unlicensed THC warehouse that left 2 dead last year.

Westchester Toddler Missing Since Early Feb. Found Safe In Queens: DA

Investigators with the DA's Office conducted a "round-the-clock search effort that spanned four counties and two states."

Futile Flight Through Back Window Fails To Foil Waiting Police

Once police arrive with a search warrant, it's generally time to "tell it to the judge," but a Mount Vernon man made a run for it instead.

Westchester Native Gets Federal Time In $7.6M COVID Fraud Scheme

After collecting kickback payments, he and his co-defendants took photos of their stacks of ill-gotten cash, feds said.

Mexican National Extradited To Westchester To Face Child Rape Charges

He is accused of raping a young girl between Dec. 2006 & Jan. 2007 before fleeing the U.S. He had been a fugitive since his 2008 indictment.

2 Loaded Guns, 5 Large Capacity Magazines Taken Off The Streets: DA

Officials said a Westchester man was caught with a Smith & Wesson 9mm gun, a Cobray 9mm gun, and five large-capacity magazines.

Early Morning Shooting Leaves 1 Wounded In Westchester

The first Mount Vernon police officers to arrive at the scene found a gunshot victim with a wound to the right forearm.

'Do What You Gotta Do,' Shooter's Stepdad Sentenced In Teen's Death

Phillip Ferrell gave a gun to his stepson that was then used to shoot and kill 14-year-old Zyaire Fernandez in March of 2023.

3 Arrested With 125 Pounds Marijuana, $43K Cash In Car: Westchester PD

They were stopped on the Cross County Parkway because an officer caught the driver speaking on his cellphone while driving, police say.

Mount Vernon Police Sergeant Guilty Of Using Excessive Force: DOJ

The DOJ said the police officer used a Taser seven times in a span of minutes on a person who was both shackled and handcuffed.

Rikers Guard From Westchester Bribed To Smuggle Drugs Into Jail

The Mount Vernon woman faces up to five years in federal prison on bribery charges after being caught with drugs and cash at work.

Dad Of NFL Star Has 1983 Robbery Conviction Tossed With DA's Support

Westchester District Attorney Miriam Rocah's Conviction Review Unit found a number of troubling aspects to the case against him.

DOJ Finds 'Pattern' Of Civil Rights Violations By Mount Vernon Police

"I'm sad for the Mount Vernon community that they've had to experience the conduct detailed in this report," DA Mimi Rocah said.