3 Mount Vernon Men Arrested for Armed Robbery of Food Delivery Driver in New Rochelle

Written By: Robert Cox

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (September 14, 2022) — The men drove to White Plains after taking $50 and some jewelry, were tracked by their license plate, and were taken into custody soon thereafter. Two guns, including a ghost gun with an extended magazine, were found in the vehicle.

Arrested:

  • Andrew Matthews, 27, of Mt. Vernon, NY
  • Kassem K. Harris, 27, of Mt. Vernon, NY
  • Herman I. Turner, 29, of Mt. Vernon, NY

Charges:

  • Robbery – 1st Degree, a B Felony
  • Criminal Possession of a Weapon – 2nd Degree, a C Felony
  • Criminal Possession of Weapon – 3rd (extended mag), a D Felony

Police narrative:

On September 13th, 2022 at about 3:14pm, New Rochelle Police responded to 16 Cliff Street on a report of an armed robbery. The victim, a food delivery driver, told police he was accosted by two male blacks both armed with handguns, who took approximately $50 and jewelry from him. New Rochelle Detectives were able to quickly develop leads as well as the vehicle involved. The Westchester County Police Real Time Crime Center was notified and was able to assist in identifying the vehicle and inform other police agencies in the County. The vehicle was then found parked and unoccupied in the City of White Plains.

Shortly after finding the vehicle, 3 suspects were located nearby. The suspects attempted to flee on foot, but were apprehended without injury after a brief foot pursuit. Two semi-automatic handguns were located in the vehicle, one of which was a ‘ghost gun’ with an extended magazine.

Shortly after finding the vehicle, 3 suspects were located nearby. The suspects attempted to flee on foot, but were apprehended without injury after a brief foot pursuit. Two semi-automatic handguns were located in the vehicle, one of which was a ‘ghost gun’ with an extended magazine.

Police agencies involved:

  • White Plains
  • Greenburgh
  • Westchester County
  • FBI Safe Streets Task Force

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