Category: Law

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.

Westchester Man Indicted In Beating Death Of Roommate

A 53-year-old man from Mount Vernon is facing life in prison after being indicted for his potential involvement in the beating death of his roommate with canes. On Tuesday, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced that Clifford Ali has been arraigned on an indictment that includes a second-degree murder charge and three counts of criminal possession of a weapon, misdemeanors.

Northern Westchester Man Pleads Guilty To Check Forging

An Ossining man pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges following a two-year investigation by the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino said Friday that 24-year-old Devante Rainey has pleaded guilty to individual counts of identity theft and criminal possession of a forgery device for his role in an elaborate scheme.

Westchester Doctor Among Those Charged In $50 Million Healthcare Scheme

A Westchester County neurologist was among six charged in a multi-million dollar health care fraud scheme that spanned more than a decade. On Thursday, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara announced that Emad Soliman, who lives in New Castle and has a practice in Yonkers, was among those charged in a reported 12-year scheme to “defraud Medicaid, Medicare and other private health insurance companies out of more than $50 million.”

Westchester Woman, 30, Charged With Murdering 60-Year-Old Boyfriend

A New Rochelle woman is facing life in prison after being indicted on murder charges alleging she killed her boyfriend. On Tuesday, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced that Jonitha Alston, 30, was arraigned on an indictment charging her with individual counts of second-degree murder, criminal possession of a weapon and endangering the welfare of a child in connection to the death of her 60-year-old boyfriend.

Former WCC Basketball Coach Pleads Guilty To Forging 10 Transcripts

A former Westchester County Community College men’s basketball coach has pleaded guilty to charges that he forged players’ transcripts to facilitate their transfers to four-year universities. On Tuesday, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced that Tyrone Mushatt, 44, has pleaded guilty in court to one felony count of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument and one count of fifth-degree conspiracy, a misdemeanor.

Former WCC Basketball Coach Pleads Guilty To Forging Ten Transcripts

A former Westchester County Community College men’s basketball coach has pleaded guilty to charges that he forged players’ transcripts to facilitate their transfers to four-year universities. On Tuesday, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced that Tyrone Mushatt, 44, has pleaded guilty in court to one felony count of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument and one count of fifth-degree conspiracy, a misdemeanor.

New Rochelle Woman, 30, Charged With Murdering 60-Year-Old Boyfriend

A New Rochelle woman is facing life in prison after being indicted on murder charges alleging she killed her boyfriend. On Tuesday, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced that Jonitha Alston, 30, was arraigned on an indictment charging her with individual counts of second-degree murder, criminal possession of a weapon and endangering the welfare of a child in connection to the death of her 60-year-old boyfriend.

Mount Vernon Man Arraigned On Manslaughter Charges For Fatal Stabbing

The Mount Vernon man accused of the fatal stabbing a 24-year-old Yonkers resident last year has been arraigned on manslaughter and weapons charges. According to Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Donte Pace, 22, has been arraigned in Westchester County Court on Wednesday, where he was formally charged with manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon following the assault of his victim last October.

Westchester Man Arraigned On Manslaughter Charges For Fatal Stabbing

The Mount Vernon man accused of the fatal stabbing a 24-year-old Yonkers resident last year has been arraigned on manslaughter and weapons charges. According to Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Donte Pace, 22, has been arraigned in Westchester County Court on Wednesday, where he was formally charged with manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon following the assault of his victim last October.

Crime 25 mins ago 10:29 p.m.Woman admits $1M stolen from employer paid for luxury lifestyle

Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced Tuesday that Joann Perrino, a 60-year-old Yonkers resident, pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $1 million from her employer. The district attorney’s office said Perrino initiated transfers and wrote checks from her employer’s account to pay for personal expenses, including car and mortgage payments, travel expenses, spa treatments and, on one occasion, a $4,366 shopping spree on clothes.

Man Indicted For Murder In Mount Vernon Nightclub

Errol Hillary, the man accused of gunning down a popular Mount Vernon nightclub owner on Christmas Day and wounding five other men, pleaded not guilty Thursday, according to Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. The Bronx resident, 41, who did not speak during the arraignment before Judge Barry Warhit in Westchester County Court, is accused of killing O’Neil Bandoo and injuring five others following an argument around 4:30 a.m., Dec. 25, 2016, inside the Mansion at 4 N. Third Ave. He is charged with second-degree murder, criminal possession of a weapon, five counts of second-degree attempted murder, four counts of assault and one count of second-degree assault, all felonies, Scarpino said.

Ex-Monticello mayor wants conviction tossed

… that decision. Jenkins could not be reached for comment Tuesday. His lawyer, William Martin of Somers in Westchester County, said the indictments against Jenkins were flawed. In one grand jury proceeding, he said the forewoman was Judith Kunis, a …

New Rochelle Teenager Found Guilty Of Murdering Iona College Student

A New Rochelle teenager is facing life in prison after being found guilty by a jury of murdering an Iona College student last year. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino said on Tuesday that Stivenson Desir, 19, was found guilty of one count of murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon after he shot and killed Iona student Brandon Lawrence in Lincoln Park last spring.

Teenager Found Guilty Of Murdering Westchester College Student

A New Rochelle teenager is facing life in prison after being found guilty by a jury of murdering an Iona College student last year. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino said on Tuesday that Stivenson Desir, 19, was found guilty of one count of murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon after he shot and killed Iona student Brian Lawrence in Lincoln Park last spring.

County Legislature Democrats Introduce Immigrant Protection Act

Members of the Westchester County Board of Legislators Democratic Caucus introduced an Act Wednesday, aimed to alleviate many of the concerns surrounding inhumane treatment of their immigrant brothers and sisters and the fear working with local law enforcement often instills in them. The bill, titled the “Immigrant Protection Act”, codifies existing County policy while also drawing from model ordinances put forth by the New York Attorney General’s office with the intent to ensure all Westchester County residents are protected.

New Rochelle Banker Gets Prison Time For Stealing $122K From Elderly Client

A personal banker from Westchester County is heading to prison after he was found guilty of stealing more than $100,000 from an elderly client. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced that New Rochelle resident Matthew Gunther, 34, has been sentenced to between one and a half and four and a half years in state prison after being found guilty by a jury of multiple felony charges on Wednesday.

Westchester Man Found Guilty Of Attempted Murder Following Shooting

A Yonkers man has been found guilty of attempted murder for his role in a shooting that left a woman without complete function of her left hand after more than six months. On Tuesday, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced that Yonkers resident Frank Kwaw, 25, was found guilty of multiple violent felonies following last year’s shooting of Jessica Scott.

Man Pleads Guilty To Rape, Robbery In Westchester Incidents

A homeless man from Valhalla is facing life in prison after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges that include rape and robbery, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino said Tuesday. Scarpino said that Akhim Blount, 37, has pleaded guilty to a 13-count indictment stemming back to several incidents in 2015.

Scarsdale Man Charged In Disrobing Incident At Maria Regina Due In Court

Edward Foley, 27, of Scarsdale was arrested by Greenburgh police in connection with a February 2016 incident at Maria Regina High School. Foley is due to return to Town of Greenburgh Court on Thursday, Feb. 2, according to the Westchester County D.A. Last February, Greenburgh police were seeking information on a male who disrobed about 5 p.m. on Feb. 25, 2016, at Maria Regina High School after breaking in.

‘Flasher’ Charged With Break-In At Westchester Private School Due In Court

Edward Foley, 27, of Scarsdale was arrested by Greenburgh police in connection with a February 2016 break-in at Maria Regina High School. Foley is due to return to Town of Greenburgh Court on Thursday, Feb. 2, according to the Westchester County D.A. Last February, Greenburgh police were seeking information on a male who disrobed about 5 p.m. on Feb. 25, 2016, at Maria Regina High School after breaking in.

Republican Legislators Offer Compromise to Save Gun Show at the…

Friday, the Board of Legislators’ Republicans submitted Legislation that would require all gun show operators who stage a gun show at any location in Westchester County to adopt the operational guidelines recommended by New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. 1) All guns brought into the gun show by private sellers are tagged so that, upon exiting, the operator can determine if guns were sold and that a proper background check was performed.

New York’s New Minimum Wage Goes Into Effect

… wage up for some workers and down for others. For upstate New York — everything north and west of Westchester County — these are some of the exceptions: — Fast food workers now get a minimum wage of $10.75 per hour — but only if their employer …

NY estimates $3.7B loss from Obamacare repeal

… the percentage of uninsured New Yorkers in half, from 10 percent to 5 percent. Cuomo’s office estimated Westchester County has 91,844 enrolles who could lose insurance if the repeal is adopted, as well as 38,526 in Rockland and 7,000 in Putnam …

New Rochelle Police Investigating Homicide

… the New Rochelle Police Department Detective Division, the New York City Medical Examiners Office and the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office. Good morning. Here is today’s Talk of the Sound Weather Report. Rain/Wind today! With a high of …

Retired cop allegedly killed four men in coke deal gone bad :0

Victims Hector Gutierrez , Martin Santos-Luna , Urbano Morales-Santiago , and Miguel Sosa-Luna A retired Westchester County police officer murdered four men – including two who were just in the wrong place at the wrong time – in a “gangland-style” crime during a drug deal gone bad, prosecutors said Tuesday. Nicholas Tartaglione, who worked as a cop in Briarcliff Manor and Mount Vernon, as well as upstate Pawling, was arrested Monday for killing Martin Luna, Urbano Santiago, Miguel Luna, and Hector Gutierrez in April at a bar called Likquid Lounge in Chester, Orange County, authorities said.

Retired cop allegedly killed four men in coke deal gone bad :0

Victims Hector Gutierrez , Martin Santos-Luna , Urbano Morales-Santiago , and Miguel Sosa-Luna A retired Westchester County police officer murdered four men – including two who were just in the wrong place at the wrong time – in a “gangland-style” crime during a drug deal gone bad, prosecutors said Tuesday. Nicholas Tartaglione, who worked as a cop in Briarcliff Manor and Mount Vernon, as well as upstate Pawling, was arrested Monday for killing Martin Luna, Urbano Santiago, Miguel Luna, and Hector Gutierrez in April at a bar called Likquid Lounge in Chester, Orange County, authorities said.

Senior Housing

… under 18), sexual orientation, or military status. These categories are known as “protected classes.” In Westchester County, it is also unlawful to discriminate based on alienage or citizenship; status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual abuse, …