PRESS RELEASE: Yonkers Police Department make arrest in Nodine Hill dumping incident

BUSTED: Dump on Yonkers, get arrested.

YONKERS: For several months now, the City of Yonkers and Yonkers Police Department has been working diligently to stop illegal dumping and apprehend those responsible for tarnishing our City. Recent efforts include increased directed patrols and overt / covert surveillance.

On August 4th, Post 36 (Nodine Hill) working together with Public Safety Dispatchers began investigating the dumping of two mattresses at an empty lot adjacent to 94 Oak Street. Surveillance video captured an image of the perpetrator which was disseminated to 3rd Precinct Officers.

Ten days later, the perpetrator was located by a patrol unit and placed under arrest.

The suspect, identified as 26 year old Michael Davon ROMAN of Yonkers, was also found to be in possession of illegal drugs and was charged with the same.

ROMAN will face potential fines ranging from $7,500 to $15,000 for illegal dumping when due in court, in addition to any jail time.

Additionally, the @YonkersPD will impound any vehicle utilized to facilitate illegal dumping, and the City of Yonkers will move to seize that vehicle.

Don’t dump on Yonkers – it’s just not worth it. Tips can be called in to (914) 377-DUMP (3867) or direct to the Yonkers Police Department at (914) 377-7900.

The City of Yonkers also offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who reports a case of illegal dumping in which a conviction is made.

NOTE: Booking charges are merely accusations and the defendant(s) are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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