Yonkers, NY -- On 10-08-09 at approximately 12:21 a.m., Police Officers Ryan Tomanio and Dennis Robertson were flagged down on South Broadway by 35 year old male city resident who is a livery cab driver. The victim related that he had just observed two males who were responsible for robbing him at gunpoint on 10-07-09. The officers immediately placed the victim into the back of their radio car and they began to canvass the area for the suspects. The suspects were located in front of 15 Highland Place and the officers placed the two suspects into custody. A search of suspect Kevin Belton revealed that he was in possession of a loaded 9mm handgun. The handgun had been reported stolen on 10-06-09 out of an apartment located at 33 Valdale Avenue. A search of suspect Vidal Ast revealed that he was in possession of a dagger knife. Both suspects will be arraigned at Yonkers Criminal Court on 10-08-09.
NO PHOTOS WILL BE RELEASED AT THIS TIME.
Kevin A. Belton, a 33 year old male who resides at 33 Valdale Avenue, was charged with Robbery 1st, Burglary 2nd, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd, and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4th.
Vidal Ast, a 24 year old male who resides at 157 Hawthorne Avenue, was charged with Robbery 1st and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th.
