Yonkers Police Detective Division

It’s a pleasure to work alongside the FBI in keeping the residents of Yonkers safe!

Today, we honor the memory of Detective William J. Sullivan Jr., #693. "Sully" was a family man, a mentor, a standout investigator in our Major Case and Intelligence Units, and was loved by all. We lost Sully six years ago today to a line-of-duty illness at age 54. His legacy lives on through his son, Officer William J. Sullivan III, of the YPD K9 Unit. We miss you, Sully. Watch over your brothers and sisters in the YPD as we serve the city you loved.

We are now ticketing and towing cars that are still parked on Snow Emergency Routes. If your vehicle is on one, move it as soon as possible. If you already have a ticket on your car, that does NOT mean you won’t get another or be towed. Enforcement is ongoing until routes are cleared. Routes and alternate parking options here: yonkersny.gov/snow

Think Twice. We have long-established, well-practiced procedures in place for situations like this. These protocols have been developed, refined, and exercised over time, and we are fully prepared to respond to any level of unrest. Our department has significant personnel, specialized units, and regional partnerships ready to deploy at a moment’s notice. We have a responsibility to protect our residents, our business owners, and their property - and we approach that responsibility with seriousness, resolve, and zero hesitation. #yonkerspd #yonkerspolice #yonkers #takeover

Scams are on the rise, and we’re fighting back. After seeing an increase in scams targeting the elderly in our community in 2025, we developed a revamped scam education presentation and we’ve been taking it directly to our senior residents to help them recognize and report fraudulent activity and protect them from falling victim to these crooks. Over the past few weeks, our Detectives delivered scam-prevention presentations to approximately 100 seniors at the Bernice Spreckman Center, 60 seniors at the Chema Center, as well as a presentation at Mayor Spano’s Senior Advisory Board meeting. During these sessions, we reviewed the most common scams targeting older adults and shared practical tips on how to avoid becoming a victim. The presentations cover a wide range of topics, including types of identity theft, common phone and online scams, gift card scams, and steps individuals can take to protect their personal and financial information. We emphasize warning signs to watch for, such as urgent demands for payment, requests for personal information, and pressure to pay with gift cards or wire transfers. We’ve been successful in arresting suspects in several of these scam cases, but giving our community the knowledge to avoid falling victim in the first place is a great way to continue to protect our residents. Have elderly family members? Get the info you need to educate them and protect them. Interested in scheduling a presentation for your community group? Co-op Board? E-mail us at police@ypd.yonkersny.gov to request more info! #yonkerspd #yonkerspolice #yonkers #scam

❗SCAM ALERT❗ We're reminding everyone about a new scam in which scammers are impersonating the City of Yonkers Planning & Development Department and sending fraudulent invoices. The Planning & Development Department DOES NOT send invoices to anyone, and any correspondence (e-mail or letter) that includes the Planning Department logo or information in the header is a scam! When in doubt, please refer to the contact information below for the Planning & Development Department. New office location: 20 South Broadway, 9th Floor Suite 907, Community Development (914) 377-6650 Suite 923, Economic Development (914) 377-6797 Suite 900, Planning Bureau (914) 377-6555 Suite 923, Zoning Board of Appeals (914) 377-6136 #yonkerspd #yonkerspolice #yonkers #scamalert

❗MISSING PERSON ALERT❗ The Yonkers Police Department is attempting to locate 16-year-old Melayzia Wade. Melayzia is 5’9" and was last seen in the area of Shonnard Place wearing a black jacket and black "Deadpool" pajama pants. The Yonkers Police Department's Missing Persons Unit is actively investigating this incident. If you see Melayzia, please contact us immediately at 914-377-7900. #yonkerspd #yonkerspolice #yonkers #yonkersny #missing #missingperson @YonkersPD1 @YonkersPD3 @YonkersPD2 @YonkersPD4 @YonkersESU @YPDDetectives

Earlier this month, Stacey Schultz stopped by to donate her great-grandfather's service revolver, baton, and patrol whistle to the YPD Museum! Her great-grandfather was YPD Police Officer Arthur Doty #39, who served the City of Yonkers from 1903 to 1933. When PO Doty joined the force, he was assigned to mounted patrol at the main station on Wells Ave. After the 2nd precinct was opened in 1908, he patrolled the east side of the city on horseback. Once the use of horses was discontinued, PO Doty was assigned to traffic duty, where he worked out of the 3rd precinct at 36 Radford Street until his retirement. Ms. Schultz said that these items remained in the family long after his retirement, and she's very happy to see them find a new home with the museum, where they will be displayed for all to see! Special thanks to Retired Chief Rutledge, Sgt. Angela Vignogna, D/Sgt Javier Lugo, and Sgt. Doug Brady for their work with the museum and for setting up this special visit! Interested in seeing the YPD Museum? It's located inside YPD Headquarters 📍104 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY Visits are by appointment only- email us at police@ypd.yonkersny.gov to set it up! #yonkerspd #yonkerspolice #yonkers

❗SCAM ALERT❗ We've been made aware of a new scam where thieves are pretending to be from the City of Yonkers Planning & Development Department and sending fake invoices to people! The Planning & Development Department DOES NOT send invoices to anyone, and any kind of correspondence (e-mail, letter) that includes the Planning Department logo or information as a header is a scam! When in doubt, please see the contact information below for the Planning & Development Department! New office location: 20 South Broadway, 9th Floor Suite 907, Community Development (914) 377-6650 Suite 923, Economic Development (914) 377-6797 Suite 900, Planning Bureau (914) 377-6555 Suite 923, Zoning Board of Appeals (914) 377-6136 #yonkerspd #yonkerspolice #yonkers #scamalert

A big thank you to everyone who came out to the Yonkers Police Department Old Timers Picnic! Great food, great company, and even greater memories. We appreciate our YPD family—past and present—for keeping the tradition alive. 💙👮‍♂️ #YPD #Community @YonkersESU @YonkersPD1 @YonkersPD2 @YonkersPD3 @YonkersPD4 @YPDDetectives

Wingstop is now open at 132 Tuckahoe Road in Yonkers! 🍗 Stop by for wings, flavor, and a new spot to call your own. They’re also giving back by donating wings to this weekend’s Superintendent’s Cup featuring the Yonkers Braves vs. Yonkers Force. 🏈

Happy Mother’s Day from your Yonkers Detectives

Yonkers Detectives assigned to the YPD Hostage Negotiation Team conducted training with our Emergency Service Unit. These members are dedicated to saving lives and finding peaceful resolutions for those in crisis. YPD HNT Persuade…Change…Influence

Mayor Spano’s 2025 State of the City is March 26 at 7 PM! Hear the latest on Yonkers’ growth, achievements & what’s ahead. 🎥 Watch live on @MayorMikeSpano (YouTube, Facebook, X) or tune in on Ch. 78 (Optimum) / Ch. 39 (FiOS). #DestinationYonkers

Today we recognized the promotions and appointments of 5 of our members! Yonkers, NY- On Wednesday, Mayor Mike Spano and Police Commissioner Christopher Sapienza presided over a ceremony that recognized five members of the department who have been elevated to positions of higher ranks and responsibilities. The event took place in the Ceremonial Courtroom inside Yonkers City Hall with dignitaries, family, and friends in attendance. Promoted to Lieutenant: Lieutenant Amy Kielb Promoted to Sergeant: Sergeant John Golebiowski Appointed Detective: Detective Darcy Drummond Detective Connor McMullen Appointed Detective Specialist: Detective Specialist Alejandro Vieira The City of Yonkers is strengthening its commitment to public safety with these promotions and appointments.

Thanks to everyone who joined us for Coffee with a Cop! It was a great opportunity to chat and get to know our community better. #YonkersPolice #yonkerspd #yonkers #yonkersny #coffeewithacop

Happy National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 💙

Welcome to the 17 new officers joining YPD! Congrats to the 3 members honored for their promotions. Proud day for Yonkers! 💙

Your Yonkers Police Detectives would like to wish everyone a safe and healthy New Year.

Congratulations to the most recent graduates of the Westchester County Police Academy! After 21 weeks in the academy, these recruits are ready to join the ranks of the Yonkers Police Department. Join us in wishing them good luck on a long, safe career in law enforcement.