Search Yonkers Jail Roster

The Yonkers jail roster tracks people arrested and booked by the Yonkers Police Department in Westchester County, New York. Yonkers is the fourth largest city in the state and sits just north of New York City along the Hudson River. Because Yonkers does not run its own long-term jail, most people arrested here get transferred to the Westchester County Jail in Valhalla after initial processing. Searching for a Yonkers inmate means checking both the Yonkers Police Department records and the Westchester County Department of Correction inmate database. This page explains how to search the jail roster, where inmates are held, and what resources are available for Yonkers arrests.

Yonkers Police Department and Arrest Processing

The Yonkers Police Department is based at 104 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701. You can reach the main line at (914) 377-7900. For records requests, call (914) 377-7380. The department handles all arrests within the city of Yonkers. When someone is taken into custody, they go through booking at the police station first. Officers record personal details, take fingerprints, and document charges. This initial booking creates the first entry on the Yonkers jail roster.

Yonkers does not have a long-term holding facility. After booking and arraignment, most people who are not released on bail or their own recognizance get transferred to the Westchester County Jail. The county jail is run by the Westchester County Department of Correction and is located at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in Valhalla, NY 10595. The phone number for the county jail is (914) 231-1000. This is where you will find most Yonkers arrestees if they remain in custody past the initial processing stage.

Arraignment in Yonkers happens at Yonkers City Court. The court decides bail or release conditions. Under New York's bail reform laws, judges can only set bail for qualifying offenses. Many misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies now require release without bail. For cases where bail is set, you can post it at the jail around the clock. Cash, certified checks, and money orders are accepted.

How to Search the Yonkers Jail Roster

The best way to find a Yonkers inmate is through the Westchester County inmate search tool. The county runs an online lookup at correction.westchestergov.com. This tool lets you search by name to find anyone currently held at the Westchester County Jail. It shows the person's name, booking date, charges, and bail information. The search is free and does not need an account.

If the arrest just happened, there may be a short delay before the person appears in the county database. During the first few hours after an arrest, the person is still at the Yonkers police station being processed. Call the Yonkers Police at (914) 377-7900 if you need to find someone who was just taken into custody. The desk officer can confirm whether someone is still at the station or has been moved to the county facility.

For people who have been sentenced to state prison time, check the DOCCS Inmate Lookup instead. This covers anyone in the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision system. The NY.gov incarcerated individual search offers a similar tool with a slightly different interface. Neither of these tools will show people held at the county level, though.

Westchester County Jail Information

The Westchester County Jail serves all cities and towns in the county, including Yonkers. It holds pretrial detainees and people sentenced to one year or less. The facility is in Valhalla, about 20 minutes north of downtown Yonkers by car. The Department of Correction manages daily operations, inmate programs, and security. Medical and mental health services are available on site.

Visitation at the Westchester County Jail uses the Securus system. You can visit in person or set up a remote video visit. For in-person visits, you must be on the inmate's approved visitor list and bring a valid photo ID. Contact the jail at (914) 231-1000 for the current visiting schedule and rules. Video visits can be done from home using a computer or smartphone through the Securus platform. There may be fees for remote video visits depending on the plan.

Mail goes to the inmate's full legal name at Westchester County Jail, 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Valhalla, NY 10595. All mail is inspected. Do not send cash, stamps, or packages through regular mail. The jail has specific rules about what can be included. Check with the facility for current mail guidelines before sending anything.

Jail Roster Records and Public Access

Jail roster records in New York are public under the state's Freedom of Information Law. Basic booking information such as the inmate's name, charges, and booking date can be accessed by anyone. You do not have to explain why you want the information. The Westchester County inmate search tool provides this data online for people currently in custody.

For older records or more detailed information, you can file a FOIL request with either the Yonkers Police Department or the Westchester County Department of Correction. Send a written request describing the records you need. The agency must acknowledge your request within five business days. Response times vary depending on the complexity of the request and how many records are involved. Some fees may apply for copies.

The VINE notification system is a free tool that lets you track an inmate's custody status. Register with the person's name or booking number, and VINE will send you alerts when their status changes. This includes releases, transfers, and escapes. The VINE phone line is 1-888-846-3469. It works for inmates in both county and state facilities across New York.

Additional Yonkers Search Resources

Several other tools can help with searches related to the Yonkers jail roster. The WebCrims portal lets you look up criminal court cases by defendant name. This is useful for finding case numbers, court dates, and case dispositions for Yonkers arrests that went through Yonkers City Court or Westchester County Court.

The State Commission of Correction keeps a directory of all county jails in New York, along with inspection reports. You can find details about the Westchester County Jail's capacity, conditions, and compliance history. The Sex Offender Registry is a separate database maintained by the state Division of Criminal Justice Services. New York Correction Law covers the legal framework for jail operations, inmate rights, and records access.

Nearby Cities in Westchester County

Yonkers shares Westchester County with several other cities and towns. All arrests across the county are processed through the same Westchester County Jail. If you are not sure which jurisdiction handled an arrest, check the county inmate search tool since it covers all Westchester municipalities. The nearby cities listed below each have their own police departments but use the same county jail.

Westchester County Jail Roster

For full details on the Westchester County jail system, inmate search options, and county-wide records access, visit the Westchester County page. The county page covers everything from the jail's operations to FOIL requests for historical records.