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March 31st, 2026 4:25 pm
A Bronx woman was charged with multiple felonies today following a lengthy investigation by the WCPD Narcotics Unit into cocaine sales in Westchester County.
Heidi Rodriguez, 48, is charged with making numerous sales to undercover officers totalin...
February 28th, 2026 12:57 pm
(Hawthorne, NY) – The Westchester County Department of Public Safety is monitoring the events occurring in Iran and working in collaboration with federal law enforcement partners to receive and share any intelligence information associated with...
February 25th, 2026 4:41 pm
(Hawthorne, NY) – Westchester County Police and its law enforcement partners will be conducting increased patrols around houses of worship and religious gatherings over the next two months as members of the community observe holy days during Ra...
February 24th, 2026 3:07 pm
YOUTH CHARGED IN STABBING INCIDENT ON A BEE-LINE BUS
Victim taken to Westchester Medical Center With Serious Injuries
(Hawthorne, NY) – A 15-year-old boy was arrested today and charged with stabbing another person during a dispute on a Be...
February 23rd, 2026 1:13 pm
The Feb. 23 travel ban is now extended until 6 p.m. Our patrol officers report that driving conditions remain treacherous.
Stay home, stay safe.
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February 23rd, 2026 8:49 am
Due to ongoing hazardous road conditions caused by the winter storm, Westchester County is extending the current travel ban until noon today, February 23.
The road ban is being implemented due to hazardous winter weather conditions, including heav...
February 22nd, 2026 2:31 pm
Westchester County will institute a complete road ban beginning at 9 p.m. tonight, Sunday, Feb. 22, through 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23.
Travel is permitted only for essential services such as police, fire , EMS, utility/public works and hospital/medi...
February 17th, 2026 4:35 pm
The Department of Public Safety and its Real Time Crime intelligence center are monitoring social media activity and working with municipal law enforcement partners to discourage so-called called teen-ager “takeovers” of retail venues and...
February 9th, 2026 4:46 pm
Here’s a reminder for any procrastinators out there: the deadline to apply for Seasonal Park Ranger positions is less than two weeks away.
The WCPD is accepting applications for seasonal park rangers to patrol County parks this summer. Appl...
February 3rd, 2026 2:53 pm
Despite temperatures plunging to –8°, the law enforcement community turned up the heat on the bad guys last Friday night.
On January 30, more than 250 sworn personnel from police departments across Westchester County, Putnam C...
January 5th, 2026 4:08 pm
Nine WCPD recruits began their Police Academy training today as members of the 161st Session of Basic Recruit School.
Welcome aboard to: Sean Trenholm, Shane Repp, Justin Gonzalez, Anthony Riccobono, Hugo Ortiz, Javier De La Cruz, Julia Tucciarone...
December 17th, 2025 2:18 pm
The Westchester County Department of Public Safety is accepting applications for seasonal park rangers to patrol County parks next summer. Applications are due by February 22 and are available online at the Department of Public Safety’s web pag...
December 7th, 2025 10:07 am
Westchester County Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a wrong-way driver that occurred early this morning on the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway in New Rochelle.
At 4:12 a.m., a Patrol officer traveling southbound observed tw...
November 7th, 2025 3:12 pm
A 19-year-old New Jersey man was charged this week in connection to a burglary and vandalism spree that occurred in September at the Playland amusement park in Rye.
Two other suspects – a 19-year-old and a 20-year-old, also from New J...
October 16th, 2025 10:51 am
Westchester County Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying three people who entered the Playland amusement park in the overnight hours of Sept. 23-24 and committed acts of theft and vandalism.
The trio arrived on the Playland bea...
October 8th, 2025 5:38 pm
Westchester County Executive Jenkins signed into law today legislation that will ensure uniformed Patrol officers are trained and equipped to administer epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens) - providing a critical, life-saving tool for allergy emergen...
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August 18th, 2025 4:32 pm
The woman found deceased in her car on the Cross County Parkway on Sunday died as a result of gunshot wounds, the Westchester County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed today.
Ariela Mejia-Polanco, 33, who has addresses in Westchester and R...
July 29th, 2025 1:41 pm
The WCPD sends its deepest condolences to the NYPD and the family of slain Police Officer Didarul Islam who was shot and killed in the line of duty yesterday. We stand in sorrow and solidarity with the Islam family and with this fallen hero's NYP...
June 2nd, 2025 5:19 pm
Westchester County Police are investigating an arson fire and vandalism spree that caused significant damage over the weekend to the historic Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow.
The damage to the Hudson River lighthouse was discovered about 9:4...
April 30th, 2025 12:40 pm
The pedestrian who was struck by a car on the Cross County Parkway died of his injuries last evening at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx. He is identified as Samuel Wallace, 74, of North Fulton Avenue in Mount Vernon.
Wallace was struck by a car...
March 5th, 2025 9:00 pm
Westchester County Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred this evening aboard a Bee-Line bus in Yonkers.
At 5:10 p.m., Westchester County and Yonkers Police Department officers responded to a report that a male had been stabbed on the b...
February 28th, 2025 4:18 pm
(Hawthorne, NY) – On two occasions in the past week, Westchester County Police Warrant-Fugitive Unit detectives were waiting at JFK Airport to take custody of international fugitives who were brought back to the USA. Both suspects are acc...
February 16th, 2025 11:47 am
Westchester County Police arrested two men on robbery charges in Mount Kisco this past week in connection with two separate incidents.
Feb. 12
A 37-year-old man was arrested on multiple charges after he pushed another man to the gro...
January 28th, 2025 5:22 pm
This May, Westchester County will be holding police officer civil service examinations for the first time in four years. Tests for Police Officer and Police Officer (Spanish Speaking) will be given on May 3 or May 4. The deadline to file to take the ...
January 3rd, 2025 2:37 pm
Six new members of the WCPD were sworn in by Commissioner Raynor today at a ceremony at the Police Academy.
PO Jason Munoz and PO Dillon Frawley (pictured here) have prior police experience and transferred from other departments. They were assigne...
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December 16th, 2024 5:49 am
Westchester County Police are investigating a two-car collision involving a wrong-way driver that occurred about 12:10 a.m. on the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway in Rye Brook.
The driver of the wrong-way vehicle suffered life-threatening inju...
December 10th, 2024 4:47 pm
The Westchester County Department of Public Safety is accepting applications for seasonal park rangers to patrol County parks next summer. Applications are due by February 23 and are available online at the Department of Public Safety’s web p...
December 6th, 2024 5:44 pm
Congratulations to our six newest officers and the other 43 other members of Basic Recruit Class 158 who graduated today from the Westchester County Police Academy.
Our six graduates are pictured here with Commissioner Raynor. WCPD welcomes Police...
November 3rd, 2024 1:19 pm
The WCPD is investigating the cause of a one-car fatal accident that occurred this morning on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Chappaqua.
The incident occurred about 8:45 a.m. when a car traveling southbound south of Route 120 left the roadway and st...
September 30th, 2024 11:14 am
The following press release is from Vested Interest for K9s.
Westchester County Police Department’s K9 Warren Receives Donation of Body Armor
Westchester County Police Department, NY, K9 Warren has received a bullet and stab protective ve...
September 26th, 2024 1:35 pm
WCPD is investigating a pedestrian fatality that occurred at 1:05 a.m. on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Mount Vernon. The woman was hit by a car in the S/B lanes near E. Lincoln Ave. The driver remained at the scene. It remains unclear why the woma...
September 10th, 2024 1:55 pm
Another successful multi-agency DOVE detail (Drivers of Violence Enforcement) was held on a recent evening. By the end of the night, 19 arrests were made and 10 stolen vehicles were recovered. In addition, three DWI arrests also were made.
Officer...
September 9th, 2024 2:16 pm
(Hawthorne, NY) -- The wrong-way driver in Sunday’s fatal collision on the Hutchinson River Parkway has been charged by Westchester County Police with Vehicular Manslaughter 2nd Degree and Driving While Intoxicated.
Jose Espinal, 48, of Brid...
September 8th, 2024 10:32 am
Westchester County Police are investigating a fatal collision caused by a wrong-way driver this morning on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Rye Brook.
At 5:08 a.m., County Police received several 911 calls reporting that a vehicle traveling southbo...
August 26th, 2024 6:22 pm
Two Cortlandt residents pled guilty in federal court today to charges stemming from a significant investigation by the FBI, the WCPD and the U.S. Attorney’s Office into illegal dumping in the town. An excerpt from the Southern District of New Y...
August 16th, 2024 11:21 am
WCPD officers impounded 16 mopeds/scooters and wrote 54 summonses earlier this week to address the illegal operation of motorized or battery-powered vehicles, including on County bike paths and trail ways.
Motorized and battery-powered vehicles ar...
July 25th, 2024 1:17 pm
A man accused in 2019 of scamming members of the Hispanic community through an immigration fraud scheme was returned to Westchester from Washington State last night by detectives from the Westchester County Police Warrant-Fugitive Unit.
Juan...
July 8th, 2024 10:57 am
Westchester County Police Department’s K9 Warren to get donation of body armor
Westchester County Police Department’s K9 Warren will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization...
April 15th, 2024 4:52 pm
Congratulations to the WCPD’s two newest lieutenants and three newest sergeants who were promoted today at a ceremony at the Police Academy!
Lieutenants Michael Hagan and Andrew McNulty were promoted from the rank of sergeant, and Sergeants Ni...
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April 5th, 2024 11:22 am
It's New Jersey's fault.
Early reports are that a 4.7 to 4.8 magnitude earthquake occurred with the epicenter in New Jersey. Please do not call 911 unless you have an actual emergency to report.
The WCPD and the County's Office of Emerg...
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April 3rd, 2024 6:11 pm
The Westchester County Department of Emergency Services is monitoring heavy rains and strong wind gusts predicted to persist in our area. Already saturated grounds combined with forceful wind gusts could cause downed trees, power lines and power outa...
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March 29th, 2024 4:09 pm
Members of the WCPD and 50 other law enforcement agencies in the Hudson Valley traveled to Queens this morning to stand in sorrow and solidarity with the NYPD and to honor the service and sacrifice of their fallen hero, PO Jonathan Diller.
The convo...
March 18th, 2024 4:10 pm
A White Plains man was arrested on multiple felony charges on Friday and several “ghost guns” were seized following an investigation by Westchester County Police with assistance from multiple law enforcement partners.
On March 15, follow...
March 8th, 2024 9:40 am
A man was struck and killed by a car on the Bronx River Parkway in White Plains last night as he walked in one of the southbound lanes of travel.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of family. He is in his 50s.
The i...
February 16th, 2024 3:34 pm
Three suspects traveling in two stolen cars were arrested yesterday despite their efforts to flee from the long arm of the law and the great nose of tracking canine Wren.
On the down side in this incident, an officer was injured after one of the sus...
February 5th, 2024 12:21 pm
A reminder: the deadline to apply for Seasonal Park Ranger positions is less than two weeks away.
Here is the announcement we posted back in December:
The Westchester County Department of Public Safety is accepting applications for seasonal ...
January 25th, 2024 5:40 pm
State Sen. Harckham obtained a grant for the Hazardous Devices Unit last year that enabled it to proceed with plans replace an aging response vehicle. The new vehicle has since been built and put into service. The senator stopped by the Special Opera...
January 19th, 2024 4:28 pm
A Westchester County police officer revived a baby who had stopped breathing yesterday when he performed CPR and provided other lifesaving care until the infant began breathing on her own again.
The incident unfolded about 1:50 a.m. Thursday when Co...
December 5th, 2023 4:47 pm
Westchester County Police have concluded the investigation into the March 9, 2023, crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway that killed five Connecticut residents. The crash has been ruled an accident and there are no criminal charges resulting from thi...
November 17th, 2023 3:46 pm
(Mount Kisco, NY) – Westchester County Police responded to a burglary-in-progress at a Mount Kisco home overnight and arrested three men after they fled into the woods in an effort to elude capture.
At 1:41 a.m., officers from the Moun...
September 22nd, 2023 5:03 pm
WCPD detectives are investigating a scam in which a caller is pretending to be a representative of the “Westchester County Sheriff’s Office.” The police impersonator claims there is a warrant for the arrest of the person being conta...
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September 14th, 2023 9:56 am
Marine Unit officers and other first responders will be participating in a training exercise this morning on the Hudson River off Ossining. Recreational boaters and others may observe multiple police boats operating alongside a New York Waterways fer...
August 15th, 2023 5:25 pm
(Cortlandt, NY) --- Westchester County Police arrested a Cortlandt man today and charged him with manufacturing and possessing untraceable “ghost guns” in his home.
The arrest was the result of a multi-agency investigation that a...
July 10th, 2023 1:48 pm
WCPD promoted four members to new ranks and responsibilities today at a promotion ceremony held at the Westchester County Police Academy. Fellow officers and family members packed the room to congratulate our newest lieutenant and three newest sergea...
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June 30th, 2023 5:40 pm
The Westchester County Police Marine Unit will have an increased presence on the Hudson River and Long Island Sound through the July 4 holiday to ensure boater safety and to participate in a nationwide Boating While Intoxicated enforcement campaign.
...
June 23rd, 2023 3:06 pm
Awards for bravery, exceptional police work and lifesaving were presented to 30 Westchester County police officers this week at the Department of Public Safety’s annual award ceremony.
The awards for incidents that occurred in 2022 were presen...
April 25th, 2023 4:08 pm
TWO ARRESTED ON WEAPONS CHARGES AFTER FLEEING IN STOLEN CAR
Submachine gun and semi-automatic handgun seized
(Hawthorne, NY) - Two Connecticut men were arrested on weapons charges, and a submachine gun and a semiautomatic handgun were recovered, af...
April 16th, 2023 12:43 pm
General Investigations Unit detectives have arrested a Bronx man in connection with a hit-and-run accident that critically injured two people on Friday morning on the Bronx River Parkway.
Tyshawn Bishoppe-Harris, 21, of Olinville Avenue was charged ...
April 7th, 2023 6:11 pm
WCPD is investigating motorcycle fatality that occurred about 4:30 p.m. on the Hutchinson River Parkway in New Rochelle. The motorcycle was traveling north when it left the roadway and struck a guiderail. The male operator was pronounced deceased at ...
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August 29th, 2022 9:46 am
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists to expect State Route 6/202 (Bear Mountain Bridge Road) to close in both directions between State Route 9D and U.S. Route 9 in the Town of Cortlandt, Westchester County, begin...
May 20th, 2022 9:09 am
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising Westchester County motorists that the southbound Hutchinson River Parkway will be closed between Exit 8 (Cross County Parkway) in the City of New Rochelle and Exit 6 (East Lincoln Ave) in th...
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May 1st, 2022 7:13 am
TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Bicycle Sundays are back – and that means a stretch of the Bronx River Parkway will be closed today between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The closure will be in effect between Scarsdale Road in Yonkers (Exit 4) and the Westchester County...
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March 22nd, 2022 3:14 pm
Great work in recent days by WCPD and partners to take two illegal handguns off our streets.
In the first instance, Detective Fox, who is assigned to the Real Time Crime Center, teamed up with the Mount Vernon PD Violent Crime Task Force to make thr...
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March 21st, 2022 3:10 pm
Hail to the chief! And congrats to our two newest sergeants!
At a Police Academy ceremony this morning, James Luciano was promoted from captain to chief inspector – the top uniformed rank in the WCPD. Chief Luciano is a 33-year veteran of our ...
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February 23rd, 2022 9:14 am
All crime is down double digits in Westchester County. County Executive George Latimer said it all comes down to good police work and community connections.
Watch the full News Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQdY7_u6ZwM
Lati...
February 22nd, 2022 9:09 am
– The Westchester County Department of Public Safety is launching a new mobile app to enable residents and visitors to receive emergency notifications and traffic alerts, learn more about County Police programs and services, and connect with ou...
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February 2nd, 2022 5:14 pm
WCPD officers gave a final salute to now Detective Wilbert Mora as his funeral procession departed along Fifth Avenue.
We were proud to stand with the Westchester and Hudson Valley law enforcement community in honor of this fallen hero as we did fiv...
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February 1st, 2022 6:51 pm
WCPD officers stood with their NYPD and law enforcement brothers and sisters on Jan. 28 in Manhattan to honor the service and sacrifice of Detective Jason Rivera. Our officers attended his funeral at St. Patrick’s Cathedral and partic...
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January 27th, 2022 5:10 pm
More than 100 weapons were seized and 11 persons were arrested Jan. 25 following a six-month multi-agency investigation into “ghost guns” and other illegal firearms in Westchester and Putnam Counties.
Search warrants were executed Tuesda...
November 30th, -0001 12:00 am
TRAFFIC ALERT 3:45 a.m. Sept. 8
The Saw Mill River Parkway is closed s/b at Farragut Parkway in Hastings due to a sinkhole. All s/b traffic is being detoured at Lawrence St. in Dobbs Ferry. N/B traffic in this area is restricted to one lane of tra...
November 30th, -0001 12:00 am
WCPD detectives are investigating a scam in which a caller is pretending to be a representative of the “Westchester County Sheriff’s Office.” The police impersonator claims there is a warrant for the arrest of the person being conta...
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November 30th, -0001 12:00 am
(Mount Kisco, NY) – Westchester County Police responded to a burglary-in-progress at a Mount Kisco home overnight and arrested three men after they fled into the woods in an effort to elude capture.
At 1:41 a.m., officers from the Moun...
November 30th, -0001 12:00 am
Heads up, Westchester. There will be some high winds and colder temperatures blowing in to our area starting later today. Windy weather always brings the potential for fallen trees or branches landing on our local roads and parkways.
There is a Wind...
November 30th, -0001 12:00 am
Westchester County Police Department’s K9 Warren to get donation of body armor
Westchester County Police Department’s K9 Warren will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization...