Man Faces Felony Charges After High-Speed Police Chase, Crash Into Westchester Police Cruiser

A man faces multiple charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle and getting involved in a high-speed chase that ended with his car crashing into a police cruiser in Westchester. George Smith of Mount Vernon struck the cruiser after evading officers from Mount Vernon all the way to the Bronx on Sunday, Nov. 18. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced Smith's arraignment on a variety of charges relating to the theft and subsequent police chase.

Mount Vernon Mayor Picks Familiar Defense Team In Corruption Case

Embattled Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas is turning to a familiar defense team as his criminal trial for alleged corruption approaches. Earlier this year, the Mount Vernon mayor was charged following an investigation which exposed that he allegedly stole $12,900 from his campaign committee and diverted more than $45,000 from his inaugural committee for personal use and failed to disclose that information to officials.

Westchester Man Found Guilty Of Imprisonment, Assault, Attempted Rape

A Westchester man was found guilty of allegedly holding a woman against her will, assaulting her and attempting to rape her. Thomas Jessamy, 58, was found guilty by a jury of attempted rape, unlawful imprisonment and two counts of assault for a four-hour incident last year when he terrorized a woman in his Mount Vernon home.

‘Criminally Negligent’ Westchester Driver Charged For Crashing BMW, Killing 23-Year-Old

A Westchester man has been indicted on charges related to the car crash that left a 23-year-old i n a coma for months before he suffered a seizure and died from cardiac arrest. Mount Vernon resident Ramel Douglas was arraigned in Westchester County Court this week in relation to his role in the crash that took the life of New Rochelle native Jyrel Daniel in June 2016.

Driver Charged For Speeding, Crashing BMW, Killing New Rochelle Man

A Westchester man has been indicted on charges related to the car crash that left a 23-year-old i n a coma for months before he suffered a seizure and died from cardiac arrest. Mount Vernon resident Ramel Douglas was arraigned in Westchester County Court this week in relation to his role in the crash that took the life of New Rochelle native Jyrel Daniel in June 2016.

Man Sentenced For Armed Barbershop Robbery In Front Of Children In Westchester

A 31-year-old man is going to spend a decade behind bars after terrorizing a Westchester barbershop during an armed robbery in front of two children. Mount Vernon resident Ronald Jones has been sentenced to prison time after pleading guilty to robbing a city barbershop while armed with a gun in October last year.

Sentencing Adjourned For Man Facing Attempted Murder Charge In Mount Vernon

A 22-year-old man already facing life in prison for his role in a 12-hour crime spree last year in Westchester had his court case adjourned for one month on Tuesday after his guilty plea to attempted murder following shooting incidents in Mount Vernon and Yonkers. Mount Vernon resident Allen Copeland pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon, both violent felonies, in May, for his role into two incidents that took place last year.

Mount Vernon Man To Be Sentenced For Attempted Murder

A 22-year-old man already facing life in prison for his role in a 12-hour crime spree last year in Westchester is scheduled to be sentenced on Tuesday after pleading guilty to attempted murder following shooting incidents in Mount Vernon and Yonkers. Mount Vernon resident Allen Copeland pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon, both violent felonies, in May, for his role into two incidents that took place last year.

Man Pleads Guilty Of Attempted Murder For Violent Yonkers Crime Spree

A 22-year-old man already facing life in prison for his role in a 12-hour crime spree last year in Westchester has pleaded guilty to attempted murder following shooting incidents in Mount Vernon and Yonkers. Mount Vernon resident Allen Copeland has pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon, both violent felonies, for his role into two incidents that took place last year, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced on Wednesday.

City gave $37M in contracts to road-repair business tied to Mafia

Persico Contracting, Richard Persico's former company, and PCI Industries, his current company, set up at the same Mount Vernon, N.Y., address. A contractor whose former company was suspected of mob ties won $37 million in taxpayer-funded city contracts last year - despite his history of blocking investigations into his prior company.

Drug Sweep Leads To Arrests Of 22 In Mount Vernon With Six On The Run

Nearly two dozen arrests were announced on Friday - including an alleged father-daughter criminal team - following a sweep for suspects who allegedly sold cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and other drugs in Mount Vernon. City officials in Mount Vernon announced the arrests of 22 suspects - with six more still wanted - as part of a year-long crackdown on illegal drug sales and distribution that included a series of undercover street buys that began last month.

Drug Sweep Leads To Arrests Of 22 In Westchester With Six On The Run

Nearly two dozen arrests were announced on Friday - including an alleged father-daughter criminal team - following a sweep for suspects who allegedly sold cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and other drugs in Mount Vernon. City officials in Mount Vernon announced the arrests of 22 suspects - with six more still wanted - as part of a year-long crackdown on illegal drug sales and distribution that included a series of undercover street buys that began last month.

Man Sentenced For Fatal Westchester Nightclub Shooting That Injured Five

A 41-year-old "career" criminal will be spending the rest of his life behind bars after being found guilty in the fatal Christmas Day shooting of a Mount Vernon nightclub owner and injuring several others in 2016. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced Monday that Bronx resident Errol Hillary has been sentenced to 125 years in prison.

‘Career Criminal’ Found Guilty Of Murdering Club Owner In Mount Vernon

A "career" criminal if facing life in prison after being found guilty of the fatal Christmas Day shooting of a Mount Vernon nightclub owner and injuring several others in 2016. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced on Tuesday that Bronx resident Errol Hillary, 41, has been found guilty of murder, criminal possession of a weapon, and five counts of attempted murder - all felonies - for his Christmas Day shooting that left club owner O'Neal Bandoo dead and five others injured.

Mount Vernon Mayor Denies Criminal Campaign Corruption Allegations

During a brief press conference outside Mount Vernon City Hall on Monday, Thomas denied any allegations after being accused of misappropriating thousands of dollars in funds from his campaign committee. "The allegations are not true, and I want to reassure the people of Mount Vernon that this has nothing to do with my service in office, as it relates to the campaign," he said.

Mount Vernon Man Sentenced For Two-Year Crime Spree

A Westchester man was sentenced to two to six years in state prison on Tuesday for a crime spree that lasted almost two years, according to the Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. Devon Sherman, 21, of Mount Vernon, was sentenced to two to six years in state prison by Judge Barbara Zambelli after pleading guilty on Sept. 27, to burglary, grand larceny, unauthorized use of a vehicle and two counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument.

Mount Vernon Man Sentenced For Two-Year Crime Spree

A Westchester man was sentenced to two to six years in state prison on Tuesday for a crime spree that lasted almost two years, according to the Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. Devon Sherman, 21, of Mount Vernon, was sentenced to two to six years in state prison by Judge Barbara Zambelli after pleading guilty on Sept. 27, to burglary, grand larceny, unauthorized use of a vehicle and two counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument.

Following Gang Arrests, Mount Vernon Mayor Calls For Added Police Funding

Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas is calling for an investment in public safety in the city following the indictment of eight members of a local street gang. Last week , Joon Kim, the acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced the unsealing of an indictment charging eight members of the "Goonies" street gang with charges ranging from racketeering to drug and firearm offenses.

Eight Mount Vernon Gang Members Faces Racketeering, Drug, Firearms Charges

Joon Kim, the acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced the unsealing of an indictment charging eight members of the "Goonies," whose base of operation is in Mount Vernon. According to the indictment, Markel "Kellz" Overton, Thomas "LT" Blanton, Marques "Keise" Collier, Kadeem "Polo" Dinham, "Donnie "Scooter" Dixon, "Raheem "Rah Trigger" Jones, Rah "Trigga" Trigger, "Jamaal "Diggz" Sinclair and Noel "Georgie" Smith were members and associates of a racketeering enterprise in Mount Vernon.

Investigation Leads To Prison Time For Mount Vernon Financial Schemer

A Westchester County con man is heading to prison after perpetrating multiple schemes in an attempt to steal more than $75,000. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced on Thursday that 21-year-old Mount Vernon resident Nygel Joseph has been sentenced to a term between two and six years in state prison after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges in August.

Investigation Leads To Prison Time For Mount Vernon Financial Schemer

A Westchester County con man is heading to prison after perpetrating multiple schemes in an attempt to steal more than $75,000. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced on Thursday that 21-year-old Mount Vernon resident Nygel Joseph has been sentenced to a term between two and six years in state prison after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges in August.

Man Charged In String Of Cab Robberies In Yonkers, Mount Vernon, Bronx

A Westchester man who committed a string of knife-point robberies and a car jacking of cab drivers was charged in Manhattan Federal court on Monday, according to Joon H. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Mount Vernon resident Allanmon Mavumkal, 30, conducted a spree of robberies involving at least 10 livery cabs in the Bronx, Mount Vernon and Yonkers, during which he robbed the cab drivers of cash, personal items, and their cabs at knife-point, according to Kim.

Suspect Sentenced Following Murder Of Cyclist In Mount Vernon

A 35-year-old man has been sentenced to nearly two decades in state prison after pleading guilty to his role in a fatal Mount Vernon shooting last year. Bobby Jackson has been sentenced to 19 years in prison after pleading guilty in March to felony counts of second-degree murder, criminal possession of a weapon and reckless endangerment, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced on Tuesday.

Suspect Sentenced Following Murder Of Cyclist In Westchester

A 35-year-old man has been sentenced to nearly two decades in state prison after pleading guilty to his role in a fatal Mount Vernon shooting last year. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced on Tuesday that Bobby Jackson has been sentenced to 19 years in prison after pleading guilty in March to felony counts of second-degree murder, criminal possession of a weapon and reckless endangerment.

Suspect Man Pleads Guilty To Murdering Cyclist In Westchester

A 35-year-old man is facing an indeterminate sentence in prison after pleading guilty to murdering a cyclist in Mount Vernon last year. On Monday, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced that Bobby Jackson of Manhattan pleaded guilty to charges of second-degree murder, criminal possession of a weapon and reckless endangerment for his role in a shooting near the intersection of Third Street and Second Avenue that took the life of a 42-year-old man last April.

FBI Offers Reward In String Of Westchester Homicides

The FBI announced Tuesday that it's adding its muscle and up to $5,000 rewards to help Mount Vernon officials solve five open homicide cases. To do so, the FBI Westchester County Safe Streets Gang Task Force is asking for the public's help in solving the homicides that run from 2011 to 2016, FBI officials said.