Weekly Safety Report: Drug Bust, Pedestrian Injuries, Cold Case Indictment Shake Yonkers

This week in Yonkers, New York, several incidents occurred that impacted the safety of the community. Two pedestrians were injured when they were hit by a moped, resulting in their hospitalization in stable condition. Yonkers police made a significant drug bust, seizing cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl worth $1.6 million. In a surprising turn of events, a former Sing Sing correction officer faced a new indictment in a cold case murder of his estranged wife. A Yonkers man pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in a fatal shooting that occurred in 2020. Additionally, a seven-car collision resulted in minor injuries to three individuals.

Police : 2 pedestrians hit by moped in Yonkers

News 1212-26-2023

Two pedestrians were hit by a moped in Yonkers, resulting in their hospitalization. The incident occurred at Warburton and Ashburton avenues around 1 p.m. Both individuals are currently in stable condition, and a preliminary investigation suggests no criminality.

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Yonkers police bust $ 1.6 million drug ring , seize cocaine , heroin , and fentanyl

News 1212-27-2023

Yonkers police, in collaboration with the DEA, made a $1.6 million drug bust. Following a lengthy investigation, detectives arrested a man during a drop-off along Tuckahoe Road. The seized drugs included cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl, which were being transported from New Jersey to Yonkers.

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New Indictment Surprises Suspect in Cold Case Murder

The Yonkers Ledger12-24-2023

Rafael Ramos, a former Sing Sing correction officer, faced a new indictment in the 1997 murder of his estranged wife, Nusinaida Ramos. Despite surprising DNA results, the case continues with a legal battle. Rafael is accused of strangling and beating Nusinaida in her Yonkers apartment.

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Yonkers man pleads guilty in 2020 fatal shooting

News 1212-26-2023

Jonathan Planas, a Yonkers resident, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in a 2020 fatal shooting. Along with another individual, Planas fatally shot Alvaro Viguera Medina on Lawrence Street. Medina attempted to seek refuge but succumbed to his injuries at a hospital. The motive behind the shooting remains undisclosed.

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7-car collision in Yonkers injures three

News 1212-24-2023

A seven-car collision occurred in Yonkers, resulting in minor injuries to three individuals. The crash took place at Market and Cole Street near the Pandora store. Yonkers police are yet to release the cause of the collision.

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