Full Notification

The Yorktown Police Department responded to Downing Park earlier today on the report of young children being physically attacked by an unknown male subject.  Patrols responded quickly and based on eyewitness observations, a physical description of the alleged attacker was obtained.  Out of an abundance of caution, The Yorktown Central School District was advised of this incident.  The alleged attacker was quickly captured while fleeing into a wooded area of FDR Park by members of the Yorktown Police Department.  He was handcuffed and placed under arrest.  It was learned that the arrestee is an eighteen (18) year old student at the BOCES Fox Meadow School.  We thank the administration of BOCES Fox Meadow School for their cooperation on scene.  The physical injuries suffered by the children are not life threatening.  We thank the members of the Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Empress Paramedics for helping us, help the family.  There is no threat to the community.  All responding members of YPD performed their duties in an exemplary manner.  Our investigation into this incident is ongoing.
Chief Noble