Just below the Chief is the Deputy Chief of Police, with a salary of up to $138,000 a year (In Salary). Gualdino, 53, was driving an unmarked police car west on Tuckahoe Road at about 3:30 p.m. Dec. 1 when an oncoming, speeding BMW crossed the yellow lines on the Sprain Brook Parkway overpass and smashed into the sergeant's car and a Westchester Bee-Line bus, police have said. You have a 16-year-old with a learner's permit, without a driver's license, driving at an extreme high rate of speed in a very fast car," said Yonkers Police Commissioner Christopher Sapienza. This is a 16-year-old kid driving recklessly and as a result someone has died.. All rights reserved, Yonkers police sergeant killed in a multi-vehicle crash, Tractor Trailer Falls Off Overpass Onto West I-287 Lanes Below in Westchester County; 1 Dead, JetBlue Flight Bumps Plane at JFK, 2nd Unusual Incident in Days, Finally, There's Snow In the Forecast! He leaves behind a wife and two children. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said Sgt. We lost one of our best Frank was a dear friend to us all and everything a father, husband, and cop should be. He was the only person in the car he was driving. [Sgt. Detective Sergeant Gualdino was posthumously promoted. Frank Gualdino, who was killed during an on-duty crash, Yonkers mourns 'a great friend and a great cop;' police say teen driver was unlicensed, Sgt. "He was in a BMW M5, which is an extremely fast sports car that he apparently couldn't handle.". The driver of the BMW was also taken to a local trauma center in critical condition. Gualdino was on duty in an unmarked 2012 Chevy Impala when the driver of a BMW sedan lost control of the car and crossed into the opposite lane. The Yonkers Police Department is in shock and mourning after the death of a 24-year veteran of the force in an on-duty car crash Thursday. Frank Gualdino. Gualdino served 24 years with Yonkers Police and was planning to retire next year. Police were withholding the officers name pending family notifications. Sgt. Detectives said the BMW driver was rushed to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition. The crash occurred on an overpass along Tuckahoe Road above the Sprain Brook. The bus driver and several bus passengers were also injured. There's also a family," Spano said. Frank Gualdino of Yonkers, New York, was laid to rest on Wednesday after being killed in the line of duty in a car crash. Frank Gualdino was driving on Tuckahoe Road near the Sprain Brook Parkway overpass at around 4 p.m. when the driver of a BMW suddenly lost control, crossed into the opposite lanes and slammed into the sergeant's vehicle and a Westchester County Bee-Line bus. YONKERS (WABC) -- A detention officer was just released from the hospital after she suffered a as possible fentanyl exposure on Thursday. Frank Gualdino, a 24-year veteran of the department. So far, police are calling this crash a case of reckless driving, but the investigation is ongoing. The 53-year-old sergeant was killed in the line of duty last week in a head-on crash. He was a credit to this job and he was a credit to the community, and this is a tragic, tragic loss," said Police Commissioner Christopher Sapienza. or redistributed. He leaves behind a wife, a daughter and a son. The operator of the police vehicle is identified as Yonkers Police Traffic Unit Sergeant Frank Gualdino, a 24-year veteran of this Department. Funeral arrangements have not yet been released. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Amy Kielb. Sgt. The driver behind the wheel of the BMW was a 16-year-old male who only had a learners permit, WABC reported. Friday, police said an unlicensed 16-year-old was behind the wheel of the BMW and that he remains hospitalized in critical condition. Frank Gualdino, provided by the Yonkers Police Department, Dec. 2, 2022. Rest easy, hero. Located within its boundaries are in excess of 57,000 residents. A law enforcement source familiar with the incident said the officer, who was from the Putnam County town of Carmel, was a traffic sergeant. CLICK HERE FOR COVID-19 RELATED RESOURCES. "This isn't a routine traffic accident. Cop killed:Yonkers mourns 'a great friend and a great cop;' police say teen driver was unlicensed. A. Sad symbols of grief now punctuate police uniforms and buildings in Yonkers: Flags at half staff, bunting at the first precinct where Gualdino served with distinction. This is a 16-year-old kid driving recklessly and as a result someone has died," said Yonkers Police Commissioner Christopher Sapienza. As CBS2's Jennifer Bisram reports, we're told the sergeant was on-duty at the time and in an unmarked police vehicle. This is a 16-year-old kid driving recklessly and as a result someone has died. We stand with our @YonkersPD brothers & sisters as they mourn the loss of Sergeant Frank Gualdino, who was tragically killed in a vehicle collision yesterday. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and son. The Yonkers Police Department says a sergeant has been pronounced dead after a multi-vehicle crash Thursday. Tuckahoe Road is closed in both directions. According to the preliminary investigation, the person behind the wheel of the BMW M5, a sports car, was a 16-year-old with a learner's permit, Yonkers Police Commissioner Christopher Sapienza said Friday. My name is John Theodore. The driver of the sedan was hospitalized in critical condition. The bus driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries and several bus passengers were treated at the scene for minor injuries. "It looks like, basically reckless driving. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano described Gualdino as a friend, sergeant, decorated officer and a "good family man" who headed a prestigious unit. Gualdino was more than just a fellow officer he was also a personal friend, WNYW reported. "It's a shame when they're unsupervised and they're so young," said Yonkers resident Barbara Clark. #rip #hero #eow #SergeantFrankGualdino #YonkersPoliceDepartment #thinblueline #bluelivesmatter #backtheblue #police #protectingtheblue #becarefuloutthere pic.twitter.com/ZIz8uzlVoe, Protecting the Blue (@protectingblue) December 2, 2022. Gualdino, the supervisor of the traffic unit, joined the Yonkers Police Department in 1998 and was due to retire in August 2023, the commissioner said. Gualdino, 53, was on-duty and in an unmarked car at the time, police said. He was rushed to Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, where police say he took his last breath. Thank you for your service. A Yonkers police officer involved in a multi-vehicle crash in Westchester County is said to be fighting for his life, CBS2's Jennifer Bisram reported Thursday night. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Yonkers Police said an unlicensed 16-year-old speeding in a BMW M5 crashed into a police car, killing a veteran sergeant. The officer was taken to Jacobi Medical Center. "You have a 16-year-old unlicensed driver in a fast sports car. But Don't Get Too Excited Yet. Gualdino's family and to all in the @YonkersPD who are grieving today. This story has been shared 135,010 times. Officers stood at full salute as his body was transported from the hospital overnight. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. @YonkersPD Twitter The bus operator suffered non-life threatening injuries and some of the 30 bus riders were. In recognition of #BlackHistoryMonth, the #YonkersPD is highlighting newly promoted Sergeant John Theodore, pictured above. The Yonkers police sergeant killed in a multi-vehicle crash involving a BMW and Bee-Line bus a day ago was identified Friday as Frank Gualdino, a married father of two who served as the head of . "Our hearts are heavy as the City of Yonkers has experienced an insurmountable loss. Gualdino] was a credit to this job and he was a credit to the community. You are Yonkers Strong," said Mayor Mike Spano. The bus driver was also hurt, but that person's injuries were not considered to be life-threatening. The police sergeant who had served with the department for 24 years, died in a. We miss him dearly, and will do everything in our power to support his family and each other. The Yonkers Police Department is expected to give an update Friday on the tragic crash that claimed the life of a police sergeant. There were about 30 people on the bus at the time of the crash. Mission Statement. First responders administered three doses of Narcan to the officer before she was transported to a trauma center. | Sign up for FOX 5 email newsletters. The Farmington Hills Police Department has earned, and enjoys, a . Parking restrictions and fees are suspended for 24 hours on Wednesday in Yonkers Parking Authority lots on Lake Avenue at Lennon Park; Palisade Avenue at Douglas Avenue and on Nepperhan Avenue between Lake and Ashburton avenues. Updated on: December 3, 2022 / 11:55 PM "Tragic story, and unfortunately it's what teenagers do, and parents have to try to safeguard their keys to their vehicles," said Yonkers resident Marcel Stevenson. Yonkers Police Commissioner Christopher Sapienza identified the officer killed in a crash as Sgt. The department asking you keep the sergeant's family in your thoughts and prayers. The bus driver suffered injuries that were not considered to be life-threatening. Sign up to our daily newsletter so you don't miss out on the latest events surrounding law enforcement! Police said the 24-year department veteran was on-duty driving an. And this is a tragic, tragic loss for us.". The CBS New York team is a group of experienced journalists who bring you the content on CBSNewYork.com. Gualdino was married to Lisa, and a father to Emily and Mark. "Frank was a great guy he was a personal friend, he was an asset to this hob, he was a credit to this job and he was a credit to the community," Sapienza said. Yonkers police have announced preliminary plans for street closures and parking limitations for Tuesday and Wednesday to accommodate the memorial services. Yonkers police say due to the ongoing investigation there are widespread road closures in the area. It happened on Tuckahoe Road at the Sprain Brook Parkway overpass around 3:30 p.m. Police say the sergeant was driving an unmarked police vehicle westbound on Tuckahoe Road when the driver of a BMW sedan traveling eastbound apparently lost control, crossed into westbound lanes and struck the sergeant's vehicle and a Westchester County Bee-Line bus. Yonkers police statement on death of sergeant Yonkers Police Commissioner Christopher Sapienza identified the officer killed in a crash as Sgt. Sgt. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. In its initial release, Yonkers police said its administration was conducting an internal inquiry into the initial police response, but did not divulge further details. The bus driver also suffered non-life threatening injuries in the crash. Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. The Farmington Hills Police Department recently announced four staff promotions and the hiring of five additional officers. After the crash, Gualdino was pronounced dead at the hospital. The Yonkers Police Department says a sergeant has been pronounced dead after a multi-vehicle crash Thursday. Heres what we know. We're expecting to learn more at around 11 a.m., CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reported. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Farmington Hills Police Department is committed to maintaining the safety and quality of life of this community, through the delivery of superior police services without prejudice or partiality. "Yesterday we lost someone who was a friend, a sergeant, a decorated officer, good family man," Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said. The bus driver is expected to recover from some injuries, police said. This isnt a routine traffic accident. Gualdino was taken to Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, where he died a short time later. YONKERS, N.Y. (PIX11) The mayor and the police commissioner in Yonkers have identified the sergeant who lost his life on Thursday when a driver rammed into the police veteran's vehicle at a . A Yonkers police sergeant who did little to stop two men from pummeling a victim as he slumped to the ground has been placed on modified duty, the citys police force revealed Sunday. He had been set to retire next year. Police officials said Friday an unlicensed 16-year-old driver caused the crash that killed Sgt. Klicken Sie auf Einstellungen verwalten um weitere Informationen zu erhalten und Ihre Einstellungen zu verwalten. YONKERS, N.Y. - An unlicensed 16-year-old driving a BMW M5 at a "high rate of speed" lost control, crossed into oncoming traffic, and crashed into a bus and a police car, killing a veteran police sergeant in Westchester County on Thursday afternoon, a police official said. He was rushed to the hospital and pronounced dead. Some say she did not do. Yonkers is a close tight-knit community and when we lose one member of our law enforcement community, we all feel a sense of grief. Yonkers, NY Yonkers Police Department (YPD) Sergeant Frank Gualdino died in the line of duty on Thursday evening after an unlicensed teenage driver crashed into his patrol vehicle. Market data provided by Factset. Holly is a former probation and parole officer who is married to a sheriffs deputy. Sgt. He leaves behind a wife & two children. You can follow him on Twitter @timothynerozzi and can email him at timothy.nerozzi@fox.com, Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Gualdino was transported to Jacobi Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries, WABC reported. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. The police sergeant who had served with the department for 24 years, died in a multi-vehicle crash on Tuckahoe Road on Thursday afternoon. Frank Gualdino: Funeral, visitation for Yonkers sergeant, Jonathan Bandler, Rockland/Westchester Journal News, Yonkers police Sgt. A man linked by DNA to a pair of sex assault killings in Westchester and the Bronx in the early 2000s has now pleaded guilty in both cases after admitting Wednesday that he killed a Yonkers woman in 2005. Police said the sergeant was on-duty and in an unmarked car at the time. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Timothy Nerozzi is a writer for Fox News Digital. YONKERS, NY Funeral arrangements have been announced for Sergeant Frank Gualdino, the 24-year veteran of the Yonkers Police Department who was killed in a multi-vehicle accident on. Police say the cause of the accident remains under investigation. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, We know when you're 16, you kind of like teetering at edge, you know, always telling your kids over and over again to watch it, to slow it down, drive slow -- and sometimes they continue to do what was just going on out there.". There were about 30 people on board the bus at the time of the crash, several of whom were treated for minor injuries. ABC7 New York 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream, Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. The teen remains hospitalized in critical condition. December 1, 2022. Gualdino joined the Yonkers Police Department in 1998 after four years as a New York City transit cop. He also said the teenage driver, who had gotten his learner's permit just three weeks ago, appeared to have been speeding. The investigation into the fatal crash remains ongoing, according to police. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. He said he was well-respected by colleagues and his Westchester community and offered condolences to his wife, Lisa, and children, Emily and Mark. Dashcam video released at Friday's briefing shows the BMW driver lose control, cross over the line and slam into Gualdino's late model Impala and the Westchester County Bee-Line bus. You can watch the news conference live on CBS News New York. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said he was troubled by the footage and welcomed an inquiry into the matter.