NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 10, 2023) — On May 9th, 2023, a stolen vehicle entered New Rochelle and headed into the Home Depot parking lot on Weyman Avenue. The Westchester County Real Time Crime Center alerted the New Rochelle Police who responded to the scene. The vehicle was occupied by three juveniles and when the detectives attempted to stop it, the suspects initially tried to evade but then fled on foot. The vehicle was left in reverse and collided with an unmarked police car causing minor injuries to the detective driving that vehicle.
Two male juveniles were caught after a brief foot pursuit into the Home Depot, while a third suspect, a female, did not flee and was caught with the vehicle. All suspects, who are from New York City, were 15 years of age and were not injured during the incident. The injured detective sought medical treatment for minor injuries to his shoulder and back and returned to work.
The names of the suspects have been withheld due to their juvenile status. The driver of the stolen vehicle has been charged with assault, criminal possession of stolen property, criminal mischief, and resisting arrest. The male passenger has been charged with criminal possession of stolen property and resisting arrest, while the female passenger has been charged with criminal possession of stolen property. All suspects have a return date for Family Court on May 11th, 2023.
This incident highlights the importance of the Westchester County Real Time Crime Center in alerting the police to potential criminal activity, as well as the bravery of the New Rochelle detectives in pursuing the suspects. The incident also serves as a reminder of the consequences of criminal behavior and the importance of respecting the law.
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was generated by ChatGPT based on an NRPD press release.
