Getting an illegal gun off the street on your first day in the field is one heck of a way to start a career in policing…
Just weeks after graduating from the academy, PO Morton was on his first tour of duty in field training alongside his Field Training Officer, PO Lara, and her partner, PO Lippman, when they responded to reports of a woman causing repeated disturbances in the area.
The Officers had dealt with her earlier in their tour, but this time witnesses had just reported that Tiana Reid was taunting and chasing people on the street while pointing a gun at them before placing it inside her bag.
Within moments of arriving, the officers located Reid, observed the firearm inside her bag, safely took her into custody, and recovered a loaded revolver without incident. Reid (35, of Yonkers) was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree, a Felony.
Whether it’s a modern pistol or an old-school revolver, an illegal firearm is still an illegal firearm, and every one that is recovered is one less that can be used to victimize our community. Here in Yonkers, shooting incidents in which someone was struck are down 17% this year, while confirmed shots-fired incidents are down 80% compared to the same time last year, continuing the historic crime reductions we achieved in 2025.
Those numbers are earned. They are the result of proactive police work, rapid response, and officers who put their lives at risk every day and refuse to let illegal firearms remain on our streets.
Excellent work by PO Morton, PO Lara, and PO Lippman, whose professionalism, teamwork, and vigilance helped bring a dangerous situation to a safe conclusion. Whether it’s a veteran with decades of experience or a rookie on day one, every member plays a role in keeping Yonkers safe.
