Weekly Safety Report: Attempted Murder, Hit-and-Run, Bridge Jump, Murder-Suicide, DWI, and Illegal Possession in Westchester County, NY

This week in Westchester County, New York, several incidents occurred, including an attempted murder of an off-duty NYPD officer, a fatal hit-and-run crash, the discovery of a victim who jumped from a bridge, a murder-suicide involving a police sergeant and his family, a DWI arrest, and a guilty plea for illegal possession of ammunition.

Port Chester Man Indicted for Attempted Murder of NYPD Officer

The Yonkers Ledger01-04-2024

Bryan Martinez has been indicted for the attempted murder of an off-duty NYPD officer. The shooting took place in Yonkers in November 2023. Martinez allegedly fired 13 rounds at the victim, striking him once in the arm.

Related reports:

• Port Chester Man Indicted for Attempted Murder of NYPD Officer

N.J. man charged in fatal hit-and-run New Year 's Eve crash in N.Y.

NJ.com01-03-2024

A 20-year-old New Jersey driver, Edisson Quichimbo-Guayara, has been charged with a fatal hit-and-run crash in Westchester County on New Year's Eve. The pedestrian, a 24-year-old man from Peekskill, was struck and killed before the driver fled the scene.

Related reports:

• N.J. man charged in fatal hit-and-run New Year 's Eve crash in N.Y.

Bear Mountain Bridge Victim Found

theharlemvalleynews.net01-03-2024

The deceased victim who jumped from the Bear Mountain Bridge in November 2023 was located near Steam Boat Dock in Cortlandt. The victim was identified as Donald W. Baker, age 49, of Scarsdale. No signs of foul play were detected.

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• Bear Mountain Bridge Victim Found

New York police sergeant found dead with his wife and two children in apparent murder-suicide

The Independent01-01-2024

A New York police sergeant, Watson Morgan, killed his wife, Ornela Morgan, and their two children before taking his own life. The murder-suicide occurred in New City, and all four victims had gunshot wounds.

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• New York police sergeant found dead with his wife and two children in apparent murder-suicide
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• Neighbor of NY cop who allegedly shot wife , sons in murder-suicide describes victims as ` perfect American family '
• Family of 4 found dead in apparent murder-suicide by New York police sergeant

28 Year Old Man Arrested on DWI by Rye PD

myrye.com01-01-2024

A 28-year-old man, Henry Naula-Vizhco, was arrested for DWI by the Rye PD. He was reported as an erratic driver and was found to be intoxicated while driving a Honda CRV on Midland Avenue.

Related reports:

• 28 Year Old Man Arrested on DWI by Rye PD

US Attorney : New Rochelle man pleads guilty to illegal possession of ammunition

News 1201-04-2024

Tyriek Skyfield, a New Rochelle man with a prior felony conviction, pleaded guilty to illegal possession of ammunition. He fired two shots at a victim in July 2023 and will be sentenced in May.

Related reports:

• US Attorney : New Rochelle man pleads guilty to illegal possession of ammunition
• New Rochelle Man Admits Role In Close-Range Shooting That Left Victim Injured : Feds

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