Yonkers Arrest Records

Yonkers arrest records are government files created by law enforcement agencies regarding arrest events in Yonkers City, Westchester. Such events typically include the arrestee's personal data, arrest charges, booking information, and bond amount. Yonkers City arresting officers apprehend persons suspected of breaking the law, and when a court issues a valid warrant for their apprehension.

Inmates arrested within Yonkers City are usually held at the Westchester County Jail, which is under the Westchester County Department of Corrections (DOC) jurisdiction. The Yonkers Police Department (YPD) is the primary custodian responsible for generating arrest records. These records may also contribute to broader criminal history files and often support the creation of Westchester County Arrest Records, especially when an arrest leads to formal criminal charges and court proceedings.

Are Arrest Records Public in Yonkers?

Arrest records in Yonkers are generally public information under New York Public Officers Law, Article 6(§87). However, access is subject to certain exceptions put in place to protect privacy, ensure fair legal proceedings, and maintain effective law enforcement operations. The following arrest records are exempt:

• Records related to ongoing investigations
• Sealed or expunged arrest records
• Personal identifiers like Social Security numbers
• Juvenile or minor arrest records.
• Information about crime victims or undercover officers

The contact details of the Yonkers Police Department are:

Yonkers Police Department Headquarters Address:
104 South Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
Phone: (914) 377-7900
Email address: police@ypd.yonkersny.gov

Yonkers Arrest Statistics

According to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), Yonkers City law enforcement agencies recorded 3,312 adult felony arrests and 6,672 adult misdemeanor arrests. Juvenile arrests also contributed to the overall numbers, totaling 367 for the year. This steady rise in arrests points to an ongoing and active response to a broad range of offenses.

The impact of this enforcement is also evident in local detention facilities. As of 2023, the Westchester County Jail housed 446 individuals. The county's maximum-security penitentiary accommodated 221 inmates, while an overflow annex facility held an additional 48 detainees. Together, these figures paint a clear picture of a criminal justice system responding robustly to the region's public safety needs.

Below is the directory for the primary detention facility in Yonkers:

Yonkers Police Department Headquarters
104 South Broadway
Cacace Justice Center
Yonkers, NY 10701
Phone: (914) 377-7250

Find Yonkers Arrest Records

Yonkers Police Department

Since the Yonkers Police Department does not offer an inmate lookup service directly on their website, individuals can contact the department directly for specific arrest information or in-person inquiries:

Yonkers Police Department Headquarters
104 South Broadway
Cacace Justice Center
Yonkers, NY 10701
Phone: (914) 377-7250

New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS)

The NYC DOC Incarcerated Person Lookup provides records of state-level inmates convicted and incarcerated after Yonkers arrests. To access these records, individuals must go to the NYC.gov website and use the lookup service. Individuals will likely need the inmate's first and last name, or New York State Identification Number (NYSID) or Book & Case Number.

Federal Inmate Locator

Researchers can utilize the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator to locate individuals apprehended by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) if the arrest leads to federal charges and custody.

Yonkers Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Arrest records simply document the fact that an individual was taken into custody by law enforcement. These records do not imply guilt, nor do they indicate the outcome of the legal process. In Yonkers, arrest records are usually maintained by the Yonkers City Police Department. These records primarily serve as documentation of law enforcement actions, noting when and why an individual was taken into custody.

Criminal records, on the other hand, provide a broader and more conclusive picture of an individual's interaction with the justice system. They include the outcomes of arrests, such as formal charges, court proceedings, convictions, and sentencing decisions. Criminal records are maintained by the Yonkers Police Department, and at the state level by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) or by the courts.

While arrest records may form part of a criminal record, they do not in themselves confirm that a person has been found guilty of a crime.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record in Yonkers?

New York has no laws to erase or expunge criminal records. Therefore, without expungement or sealing, arrest records will continue to exist in law enforcement and background check databases. To be eligible for record sealing or expungement in Yonkers, individuals must have no new criminal offenses in the past 10 years, no more than two prior convictions (limited to one felony and one misdemeanor, or two misdemeanors), must not be a registered sex offender, and must file the appropriate petitions with the court.

Yonkers Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant in Yonkers is a legal order authorizing law enforcement to detain someone suspected of a crime. It is typically issued when a criminal complaint is filed, probable cause is established, or an individual fails to appear in court or violates parole. A Yonkers arrest warrant usually includes the suspect's name and description, the alleged offense, the date of issuance, a warrant number, and the judge's signature along with the issuing court. These warrants may be carried out by the Yonkers Police Department or the Westchester County Department of Public Safety.

Do Yonkers Arrest Warrants Expire?

Yonkers arrest warrants do not expire and remain active until the individual is arrested, the court formally recalls or quashes the warrant, or the person named in the warrant is confirmed deceased. Importantly, once a valid arrest warrant is issued, it tolls the statute of limitations, meaning the legal time limit is paused, and the warrant remains enforceable regardless of how much time has passed.

Expunge Yonkers Arrest Records

In Yonkers, New York, individuals cannot expunge criminal records. Instead, New York utilizes a process called sealing which restricts public access to certain criminal records. This means the record still exists, but it's hidden from the general public. However, agencies like law enforcement and licensing agencies can still access sealed records. Under New York Criminal Procedure Law (§160.59), certain arrest records may qualify for sealing, especially in cases involving:

• Dismissed charges.
• Non-criminal dispositions.
• Certain low-level marijuana offenses.

To seal arrest records in Yonkers, indictment must follow the steps below:

1. Ensure eligibility before proceeding with the rest of the steps. No more than two prior convictions, clean record for 10 years, etc.
2. Request Certificate of Disposition from the court for each case.
3. Complete a Sealing Application and sign it before a notary public.
4. Serve Copies to the Westchester County District Attorney's Office.
5. File Original Documents with the court and await the Judge's decision. If successful, receive a signed Seal Order.

Lastly, individuals must mail the court's Seal Order with a Request for Seal Verification to the DCJS to update state criminal history records.