Yonkers (Mt Vernon) Foot Pursuit / Perp Search - 09/22/09

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Date: 09/22/09

Time: 1145 hrs

Location: Warburton Avenue, Yonkers

Frequency: multiple

Units Operating: Mount Vernon PD, Yonkers PD with ESU, K-9, Housing, Anti-Crime, 3rd/4th Precincts, WCPD with K-9 Bloodhound, Aviation, MTA PD, New Rochelle PD K-9 (?)

Weather Conditions: Cloudy

Description Of Incident: MVPD detectives in Yonkers got into a foot pursuit of a homicide suspect. Hotline transmitted and numerous units responding (patrol, ESU, K-9, Aviation, etc.). Suspect lost in wooded area between Warburton Avenue and Old Croton Aqueduct. Perimeter established, ESU and WCPD K-9 (Seneca) conducting track from point last seen. Bloodhound led police directly to where suspect was hiding in a garage within the containment area. Suspect apprehended by ESU without incident. Total elapsed time less than one hour.

This was a great example of how well things can work when the proper resources are requested early and used efficiently. Kudos to all involved for their perseverance. This is especially interesting when you consider the other thread on the subject of foot pursuits. http://www.emtbravo.net/index.php?showtopic=33669

Talk about the opposite end of the spectrum.