Yonkers Tribune

Statement by Westchester County D.A. DiFiore Over Grand Jury Investigation Into the Shooting Death of Kenneth Chamberlain, Sr.

The Westchester County grand jury has completed its work in connection with the shooting death of Kenneth Chamberlain, Sr. by a White Plains Police Officer during the early morning hours of November 19, 2011. The shooting occurred inside Mr. Chamberlain's apartment at 135 South Lexington Avenue, White Plains, New York.

After a review of the evidence, the grand jury, which began hearing testimony on Apri1 11, 2012, concluded its work on May 2, 2012.

Yonkers Turkey Drive Ends Culminates with Three Count indictment Against Lorraine Lopez

WHITE PLAINS, NY – April 19, 2012 -- Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore announced that a three count indictment was unsealed today against Lorraine Lopez (DOB 10/19/66) 202 Hayward Street, Yonkers, New York charging her with:

• one count of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class “D” Felony,
• one count of Tampering with Public Records in the First Degree, a class “D” Felony,
• one count of Official Misconduct, a class “A” Misdemeanor,

in connection with the November 22nd 2011 charity Turkey Drive run by the City of Yonkers.

Former Yonkers Public Library Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing Overdue Fines

 

Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore (left) announced that Margo Reed (DOB 01/21/58) of 73-83 Highland Avenue, Yonkers, New York, pled guilty today to:

 

• one count of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class “C” Felony,
• one count of False Returns, a class “E” Felony, under New York State Tax Law.

Yonkers Plumbing Inspector Arrested For Bribe Solicitation

WHITE PLAINS, NY -- January 26, 2012 -- Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore (pictured) announced today that Peter Daliso (DOB 11/26/53) of 71 Lincoln Avenue, Ardsley, New York, was arraigned on a Felony Complaint charging him with:

 

 

• one count of Bribe Receiving in the Third Degree a class “D” Felony.

Statement from Janet DiFiore on Gov. Cuomo’s Proposed Legislation

"With this proposed legislation, Governor Cuomo is further strengthening New York's position as a progressive leader in the nation in all aspects - including public safety and criminal justice. Collecting DNA from all convicted criminal defendants who are found guilty of felonies and Penal Law misdemeanors will go far in helping our state's law enforcement prevent future crimes and resolve pending cases. The District Attorneys Association is proud to support the Governor's legislation, and we applaud him for making our communities safer for all New Yorkers."

Janet DiFiore is Westchester County District Attorney and President of the District Attorneys Association of the State of New York.

 

From the Desk of Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore: Skimming

As Westchester County’s chief law enforcement officer, I want to share with you my concern about an emerging trend here in our county and across the country known as “skimming.” This form of electronic theft involves the planting of illegal card reading devices and hidden cameras in and around ATMs to capture account information and PINs from unsuspecting customers. Bank personnel and members of law enforcement are carefully monitoring this crime trend to identify and arrest offenders and protect individuals’ finances. Particularly in this busy holiday shopping season, it is also important to raise public awareness of this issue.

From the Desk of The DA: Texting While Driving By JANET DiFIORE

The approaching holiday season brings with it the busiest travel time of the year on our roads. As Westchester County’s chief law enforcement officer, I am concerned with all aspects of public safety, including safe driving, and I would like to focus drivers, especially young drivers and their parents, on safety issues and changes in the law with respect to driving while using cell phones and other hand-held portable electronic devices.

Open Letter to Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore

Dear District Attorney DiFiore,

I read on the Yonkers Tribune about your Public Integrity Bureau and I commend you for it.

I am writing to file a complaint about a Yonkers Public Official, Inspector General Dan Schorr. On August 30 he appeared on Fox News discussing Immigration, Facebook, Drug Testing, Polygamists, and Emergency Evacuation. This took place on August 30, 2011, during the day when he should be performing his job as Yonkers Inspector General.

Desk of the D.A.: Public Integrity Bureau By Janet DiFiore

As District Attorney and chief law enforcement officer in Westchester County, I believe that public servants must be held to the highest level of accountability, acting honestly and ethically when carrying out their duties, and should not use their position for personal financial gain. Corruption at any level erodes the confidence and trust that the public is entitled to have in its government. A dishonest public official or employee undermines our government’s ability to protect its citizens and one individual can taint an entire group or department of hard-working, honest public servants. That is why the investigations and prosecutions being carried out by the Public Integrity Bureau of my office are so vitally important.

Westchester County Joins “We Don’t Serve Teens” Federal Trade Commission Initiative

Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore attended a news conference this morning in White Plains, in support of Westchester County's participation in the Federal Trade Commission's "We Don't Serve Teens" Initiative locally sponsored by White Plains-based Heineken

National Effort to Prevent the Sale of Alcohol to Those Under 21 Years of Age

WHITE PLAINS, NY—The County of Westchester, the City of White Plains, and Heineken USA today announced details for “We Don’t Serve Teens,” a new, joint initiative to prevent the sale of alcohol to those under 21 years of age. This local program, supporting a national effort initiated by the Federal Trade Commission, calls on county alcohol licensees, parents and local businesses to join in the effort promoting responsible alcohol sales to the community.  

Yonkers School Teacher Charged with Tampering of Students' Transcripts

Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore announced that Dean Martin (DOB 04/27/68) of 23 Water Grant Street, Yonkers, New York, was arraigned today on a 36 count Indictment charging him with:

Mount Vernon DPW Supervisor Charged with Perjury

Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore announced today that Ganga “Rudy” Persaud (DOB 03/20/52) of 312 Lincoln Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York, has been charged by Felony Complaint with:

• one count of Perjury in the First Degree, a class “D” Felony.

On November 9, 2010 the defendant, who is employed by the City of Mount Vernon as a Supervisor in the Department of Public Works, gave false statements and testimony during an “Examination Before Trial” in a civil matter against the City of Mount Vernon.  

Former Treasurer of The Yonkers Fire Officers Union Charged With Grand Larceny

White Plains, NY -- February 18, 2011 -- Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore today announced  that Kai Irwin (DOB 06/08/65) of 30 Candlewood Drive, Yonkers, New York, has been charged by Felony Complaint with:

• one count of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class “C” Felony.

Between August 1, 2007, and September 30, 2008, the defendant, who was the Secretary-Treasurer of the Uniformed Fire Officers Association of the Yonkers Fire Department, stole approximately $97,000 from the Union’s General Fund. 

Statement By Westchester County District Attorney Janet Difiore Regarding an Officer Involved Shooting in the Town of Mount Pleasant on October 17th, 2010

A Westchester County grand jury has completed its investigation into the tragic shooting death of Danroy Henry, Jr., during the early morning hours of October 17, 2010 at the Thornwood Shopping Center in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.

Immediately after the shooting an investigation began into the circumstances surrounding Mr. Henry’s death.  As part of the investigation, more than 400 people were interviewed by Investigators in New York and elsewhere, including as far away as Florida.  Numerous items of physical evidence were collected from the scene and forensically analyzed by experts in ballistics, toxicology, accident reconstruction, DNA and trace evidence.   

Yonkers Police Officer Indicted for Assault and Filing False Statements

White Plains, NY and Yonkers, NY -- Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore (left) and Yonkers Police Commissioner Edmund Hartnett (right) announced Tuesday, February 1, 2011, that Raul Rameriz (DOB 10/30/79) of 435 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers, New York, was arraigned today after the unsealing of a six count indictment charging him with:

• two counts of Assault in the Second Degree, class “D” Felonies,

• one count of Offering a False Instrument for Filing, a class “E” Felony,

• one count of Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree, a class “E” Felony,• one count of Official Misconduct, a class “A” Misdemeanor,

• one count of Making Punishable a False Written Statement, a class “A” Misdemeanor,
relating to an on duty incident which took place on April 12, 2010.