Defendant: Johnathan Jeanty (DOB 11/20/98) WHITE PLAINS, NY — October 14, 2020 — Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced that Johnathan Jeanty of Mount Vernon, NY, was indicted by a Westchester County Grand Jury for the murder of Tremell Robinson in Mount Vernon in April. Jeanty appeared in court Tuesday (10/13) via video conference before Judge Anne Minihan …
Auto Thefts in Westchester Spike 60% Informs Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr.
AUTO THEFTS IN WESTCHESTER SPIKE 60% WHITE PLAINS, NY — September 4, 2020 — Every police jurisdiction has seen car thefts this summer. Unlocked cars are the targets. Sept. 1, 2020 –Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced auto crimes continue to rise in the County at extremely high rates. Recent reports show widespread car thefts in residential …
BLUE TRUTH: Yonkers Police Department Have Yet to Issue Notice of Yesterday’s Afternoon Shooting of Chazz Mitchell on Oak Street and Elm Street
By HEZI ARIS
The Elm Street Homicide Hezitorial 10:08AM Update on Thursday, August 27th: Yonkers Police Department issue a press release this morning about this homicide 2 days after it took place. The Press Release is posted in entirety at the bottom of this write-up. 5:30pm UPDATE on Wednesday, August 26th: Reliable and informed sources inform the Yonkers Tribune that Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano …
By HEZI ARIS
Long Island Motorist Jesse Cohen Pleads Guilty Over Crash That Severely Injured a State Trooper
Defendant: Jesse Cohen (24 years of age) RIVERHEAD, NY — JULY 22, 2019 — Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced that motorist Jesse Cohen of West Islip, NY, pleaded guilty in the traffic crash which seriously injured NYS Trooper Joseph Gallagher in Suffolk County in December 2017. Trooper Gallagher remains in a facility for traumatic brain injury and is …
BREAKING NEWS: Westchester District Attorney Anthony Scarpino Jr. Concedes to Challenger Mimi Rocah
By BRIAN HARROD
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — July 16, 2020 — Incumbent Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino Jr. has conceded to Mimi Rocah in her Democratic Party Primary. In a news release issued in the name of Westchester County DA Scarpino, Jr., it was noted that he had called Ms. Rocah to congratulate her on her victory. She advised that she was …
By BRIAN HARROD
Mount Vernon Police Officer Ryan Hughes Arraigned for Using Excessive Force With Woman Under Arrest
Defendant: Ryan Hughes (DOB 09/05/89) WHITE PLAINS, NY — July 6, 2020 — Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced on July 1, 2020 that Mount Vernon Police Officer Ryan Hughes was charged at arraignment for using excessive force with a woman under arrest. Hughes appeared in Mount Vernon City Court before Judge William Edwards and charged with Reckless Endangerment …
Statement from Scarpino Campaign Spokesman
WHITE PLAINS, NY — June 24, 2020 — “There are still tens of thousands of absentees ballots outstanding and more coming in. That process needs to run its course. The results of this election are still pending, and we look forward to seeing all the votes counted.” # # # SOURCE: John Tomlin | Communications Director | Friends of Anthony …
Assemblyman Nader Sayegh Endorses DA Tony Scarpino for Reelection
YONKERS, NY — June 11, 2020 — Democratic New York State Assemblyman Nader Sayegh today announced his endorsement of Westchester District Attorney Tony Scarpino for reelection. Assemblyman Sayegh’s district is wholly contained within the City of Yonkers. “I’m proud to endorse my friend Tony Scarpino for re-election as Westchester District Attorney. He has been a reliable partner to the City …
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano Endorses DA Tony Scarpino for Reelection
YONKERS, NY — June 11, 2020 – Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano announced his endorsement of Westchester District Attorney Tony Scarpino for reelection today. “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Tony Scarpino for many years. He’s been a committed public servant in Westchester for his entire career, and as District Attorney has proven himself to be a fair, innovative and …
Mount Vernon Police Officer Ryan Hughes Arrested for Use of Excessive Force
Defendant: Ryan Hughes (31 years of age.) WHITE PLAINS, NY — June 11, 2020 — Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced Mount Vernon Police Officer Ryan Hughes was arrested for using excessive force with a woman under arrest. With his lawyer present, Hughes surrendered today to the District Attorney’s Office in White Plains and was charged with …