​Yorktown Police report that a 42-year-old Putnam Valley, NY, resident was arrested for Robbery 2nd, a class “C” Felony, criminal impersonation of a police officer 1st, a class “E” felony, reckless endangerment 2nd, a class “A” misdemeanor, Act in a manner injurious to a child, a class “A” misdemeanor, and assault 3rd, a class “A” misdemeanor.
 
On March 5, 2025 at approximately 2:20 PM officers were sent to the Shrub Oak Shopping Center parking lot on reports of a possible assault in progress. Officers arrived on scene and an investigation was commenced. The investigation alleges the following: The defendant pulled his vehicle in front of the victim (16 years old) as she was walking, exited his vehicle wearing a police type badge around his neck and verbally identified himself as law enforcement (later determined to be a false statement). The defendant shoved the victim against the building, pulled the victim’s phone out of her hands as she was recording him, and throws her onto the ground causing injuries to the victim. Two uninvolved persons intervened and separated the defendant from the victim.   The defendant was placed under arrest at the scene and processed at the Yorktown Police Department. The victim was treated and released at a local hospital.
 
The defendant was arraigned by the Honorable Judge Cohen-Pierson who issued a Temporary Order of Protection protecting the victim. Judge Cohen-Pierson set bail at $3500.00 cash-which was later posted by the defendant and he was released. The defendant is due back to The Yorktown Justice Court on 03/20/25 at 6:00 PM.

​     Yorktown Police report the arrest of a 59-year-old Mahopac, NY, resident who is charged with Menacing 2nd Degree as a hate crime, a Class “E” Felony.
 
     On February 11, 2025 at approximately 3:00 PM, Yorktown Police received a report through NYSP of an incident that occurred in Yorktown, however both subjects were located in the area of 302 Somers Commons. PO Odar responded to the scene, and determined that the incident did occur on Route 6 in Yorktown. During the investigation the defendant was allegedly identified as the suspect. The victim reports, the defendant allegedly pointed a firearm at him while in traffic and called him a racial slur. Det Noone, Det Curtis, and Det Sage arrived on scene to assist in the investigation. A firearm matching the description provided by the victim was allegedly found in possession of the defendant.
 
    Following the investigation, PO Odar placed the defendant under arrest, and transported him to YPD headquarters. PO Dinotte processed the arrest, and the defendant was fingerprinted and photographed. He was arraigned in Yorktown Justice Court by the Honorable Judge Raniolo on the above charge, and was issued a temporary order of protection, protecting the victim. He is due back in court on 02/25/2025 at 6 PM.

​    Yorktown Police report the arrest of a 51-year-old, Yorktown, NY resident who is charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree, a Class “C” Felony, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd Degree, defaced firearm, a Class “D” Felony, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree, intent to use, a Class “C” Felony, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd Degree, previous conviction, a Class “D” Felony, Menacing 2nd Degree, a Class “A” Misdemeanor and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class “A” Misdemeanor.
 
On February 12, 2025 at approximately 7:28 PM, the Yorktown Police Department responded to a report of menacing with a firearm.  An investigation was conducted and it was determined that the defendant and the victim got into a physical altercation.  During the altercation, it is alleged that the defendant displayed a loaded firearm and pointed it at the victim.  The firearm was recovered as a result of the investigation.  Upon further investigation, it is alleged that the firearm was unlawfully possessed by the defendant with the intent to use it, the serial number on the firearm was defaced, the defendant was previously convicted of a crime, and the firearm was in a location which endangered the welfare of a child.
     After processing was completed the defendant was arraigned at the Yorktown Justice Court by the Honorable Judge Raniolo, remanded to the Westchester County Department of Corrections, and is due back to answer the above charges on 02/18/25 at 6:00 PM.

​Yorktown Police report the arrest of a 40-year-old resident of Peekskill, NY who is charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 5th Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor; as well as Speed Not Reasonable & Prudent, Unregistered Motor Vehicle, Uninspected Motor Vehicle, Improper Plates, and Operating Without Insurance, all Traffic Infractions.
 
On February 04, 2025, at 10:57 PM, PO Argiro was on routine patrol traveling southbound on the Taconic State Parkway when he observed a vehicle operating at a speed not reasonable and prudent for a safe roadway. PO Argiro conducted a traffic stop of the motor vehicle which was found to be allegedly operated by the defendant. PO Argiro conducted a check of the vehicle’s license plate which was found and confirmed to have been stolen out of the state of Pennsylvania. At 11:18 PM, the defendant was placed under arrest for alleged criminal possessing stolen property and transported for arrest processing in a marked patrol vehicle to the Yorktown Police Department.
 
After processing was complete the defendant was released on her own recognizance after being issued Uniform Traffic Tickets, and a Desk Appearance Ticket for the alleged offenses. The defendant is scheduled to appear for arraignment by the Honorable Judge Raniolo at the Yorktown Justice Court on February 25, 2025, at 6:00 PM.

​Yorktown Police report the arrest of a 51-year-old Yorktown, NY resident for Falsely reporting an incident 3rd degree, a class “A” Misdemeanor.
 
On 1/15/2025, PO Delatorre responded to the report of a stolen motor vehicle. The defendant reported to Yorktown Police that sometime overnight, his 2020 Porsche Panamera was allegedly stolen from his driveway. An investigation was initiated at the scene. PO Delatorre was able to determine that there were no signs of forced entry into the vehicle, despite being told the vehicle was locked. PO Delatorre was also advised that the defendant was in possession of both vehicle keys.
 
Detective Caprio was informed of the incident and continued the investigation. Through his investigation, Detective Caprio found video footage of the vehicle being driven during a time frame that contradicted with what was reported. Detective Caprio was able to determine that the defendant allegedly had knowledge that the vehicle was removed from his driveway, and that the vehicle was not stolen from the residence.
 
On 2/3/2025 the defendant was contacted by Yorktown Police and advised to turn himself in. The defendant turned himself in on the above charge that day. He was fingerprinted and processed, and released on his own recognizance. He is due back in court on 2/18/2025 at 6 PM.