Two Carmel Residents Charged with Midnight Burglary

Yorktown Police report the arrest of a 45 year old Carmel woman, who is charged with Burglary in the 2nd Degree, a Class "C" Felony, and the arrest of a 42 year old Carmel man, who is charged with Burglary in the 2nd Degree, a Class "C" Felony, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree, a Class "A" Misdemeanor. 

On April 21, 2022 at approximately 12:26 am, Yorktown Police responded to a 911 call about a male and female attempting to enter a garage attached to an occupied residence.  Sgt. Sansone, P.O. Gregorio, P.O. Rana and P.O. Murphy responded to investigate.  Upon arrival, they observed a male and female standing by the front door of the residence while the garage door was completely open.  The male and female were identified as the defendants.  After an investigation at the scene, it is alleged that the defendants unlawfully entered the residence in an attempt to remove items from inside.  Following further investigation, it is alleged that the male defendant was unlawfully in possession of a quantity of Clonazepam pills.  The defendants were placed under arrest and transported to Yorktown Police Headquarters for processing. 

Once at Headquarters, the defendants were processed on the above charges and were later arraigned by Judge Cohen-Pierson who set bail at $5,500 each.  The defendants were unable to post bail and were remanded to the Westchester County Jail.  They are both due back in Yorktown Justice Court on April 27, 2022.