Westchester law enforcement is preparing for any “Takeover” like the one that happened in the Bronx on Feb. 16 at the Bay Plaza Shopping Center, where a few hundreds teens caused chaos and property damage, resulting in 18 arrests and several injuries.
The Yonkers Police Department posted, “We have long-established, well-practiced procedures in place for situations like this. These protocols have been developed, refined, and exercised over time, and we are fully prepared to respond to any level of unrest. Our department has significant personnel, specialized units, and regional partnerships ready to deploy at a moment’s notice. We have a responsibility to protect our residents, our business owners, and their property – and we approach that responsibility with seriousness, resolve, and zero hesitation.”
The City of Mt. Vernon posted, “Let us be clear: this is not being treated as youthful fun and games. Any effort that disrupts public safety, damage property, or negatively impacts the economic stability of our city will be addressed accordingly. We view any organized unlawful activity as a serious threat to both public safety and the economic well-being of Mount Vernon.”…