Eastchester Police Department

In 2019, the United States Senate passed a resolution designating October 28th as National First Responders Day to honor the men and women who put their lives on the line. Today on behalf of the Eastchester Police Department, we want to say THANK YOU to all the first responders around the nation for everything they do, day in and day out to keep their communities safe! #nationalfirstrespondersday

On December 5th, 2019 at 10:08 PM our desk received a call of a burglary alarm from J & G Deli located on New Rochelle Road. Officers Robert Krause (left) and John Castellano (right) were dispatched to the scene. Upon the arrival of Officer Krause he observed a broken front window and a suspicious vehicle parked in the parking lot. While containing a perimeter and awaiting for back up, he observed a male inside the store near the broken window. Officer Krause commanded the ...suspect to exit the building and drop to the ground. The suspect ignored Officer Krause’s commands and began walking towards him. Officer Krause immediately brought the subject to the ground and detained him. Officer Castellano arrived on scene and assisted Krause with detaining and ultimately arresting the subject. Investigation revealed that the subject had multiple previously felony arrest and was in the middle of burglarizing the J&G Deli. The vehicle that the subject had driven to commit the burglary was also found to be stolen. For his quick and decisive actions stopping a burglary in progress and his apprehension of a felony subject, Officer Krause was awarded a Class D Citation. For his assistance in arresting the felony subject Officer Castellano was awarded a Class E Citation. Well Done and Congratulations!

On October 13th, 2019 at 2:18 am our desk received a 911 call from a resident of 231 Main St. stating that the fire alarm in the building was sounding and there was smoke in the hallway. Officer Michael Louros was dispatched and upon arriving on scene, he found that the smoke was emanating from the building. Upon entering the common hallway Officer Louros met several residents who were fleeing from the building due to the fire. They advised him that there were other occupied... apartments in the building on the upper floors. Officer Louros proceeded to the second and third floor of the building alerting residence that there was a fire and assisted several residents in evacuating the building. For his bravery and quick actions in a dangerous situation Officer Michael Louros was awarded a Class D citation. Congratulations! : @adg_photographer

On May 4th, 2020 at 0630hrs our desk received a call of a Man Down in front of a residence on Dorchester Road. The caller states that the victim was unconscious and not breathing. Police Officers Castellano (left) and Persico (right)were dispatched to the scene. Upon their arrival they found the patient had a slight pulse and aspirated, restricting his airway. The Officers immediately began CPR on the victim while setting up an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The p...atient was defibrillated and CPR was continued until the arrival of @eastchesterems and @eastchesterfirefighters . The patient was subsequently transported to a local hospital where he was treated and ultimately released. For their professional and quick actions that resulted in the saving of a human life, Officers Castellano and Persico were awarded Class C Life Saving Awards. Congratulations!

#tbt: to January 1974 when Lt. George Barletta was promoted to Captain, Sgt. George Mead to Lieutenant and Police Officer Edward Chomicki to Sergeant.

Congratulations also goes out to Police Officers Christopher Dura (left) and Robert Krause (right) with Lt. Bernstein (center) who were promoted to the rank of Sergeant last night as well at the Town Board Meeting. Sgt. Dura is a 9 year veteran of the department and was promoted from our Traffic Division. He’s a Field Training Officer and a member of our Task Force. Sgt. Krause is a 7 year veteran of the department and was promoted from the Patrol Division. He’s also a Field... Training Officer, and a member of our Emergency Response Unit, as well as the team sniper. Both are currently attending Supervisor School and will be assigned to the Patrol Division once completed. Congratulations again to all!

Congratulations to Sgt. Justin Bernstein who was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant at last nights Town Board Meeting. Lt. Bernstein has 13 years of service and is a member of our Emergency Response Unit. He is a general topics instructor, firearms instructor, and department armorer. He has a BBA from Iona College. Congratulations Again! Stay tune for future post for additional promotions & awards.

Community Reminder Over the past several days, our area has seen an increase in Auto Crime Incidents. These larcenies include: the entering of vehicles to take property, and the larceny of vehicles. All of the target vehicles have been left unlocked with valuables inside, and the stolen vehicles have all been taken because the owners left the key fob inside the vehicle. So as you settle back in after the holiday weekend, we once again remind all our residents to: ... LOCK YOUR VEHICLES REMOVE ALL VALUABLES DO NOT LEAVE THE KEY FOB INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE. If you see any suspicious vehicles or persons in your neighborhood, please contact our department immediately at 961-3464.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Breast Cancer Awareness month is a yearly campaign that’s intended to educate people about the importance of early screening, tests and more. Once again, members of the Eastchester Police Department will be wearing a thin pink line mourning band across our badges in honor and support of those who have been affected by breast cancer.

Great Job yesterday by YPD !

CANCELLED/CHILD LOCATED The Cheltenham Township Police Department has activated the New York State AMBER Alert and is investigating a child abduction that occurred near Montgomery Ave., in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania at about 2:18 PM on 9/25/2020. The CHILD, Giselle Torres is a Hispanic female, approximately 7 years old with brown hair and brown eyes. She is approximately 4 feet. Giselle was last seen wearing White Tank Top, and Purple Tights.... The SUSPECT, Juan Pablo Torres is a Hispanic male, approximately 41 years old with brown hair and brown eyes. He is approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs about 160 pounds. The suspect was last seen wearing body armor, a facemask, and glasses. The SUSPECT was last seen traveling on Mongomery Avenue possibly heading for New York City Area. The child was taken under circumstances that lead police to believe that they are in imminent danger of serious harm and/or death. See more

Today we say Thank You to all the men and women in law enforcement across the nation, especially our own, who come to work each and every day to put on the uniform and rise to answer the call and keep their communities safe. @eastchesterpba #nationalthankapoliceofficerday

Last night at the Eastchester Town Board meeting, Supervisor Anthony Colavita presented Chief Timothy Bonci and the Eastchester Police Department with a plaque from the New York State Law Enforcement Accreditation Council awarding the Eastchester Police Department re-accreditation status. Also congratulations to Sergeant Andrew Wade on receiving the John Kimball O’Neil Certificate of Achievement Award by the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services for his exemplary efforts in maintaining the accreditation program.