Blood Stone Gang Members Arrested In Hudson Valley

YONKERS, NY — A series of arrests that took place Tuesday throughout the City of Yonkers and surrounding areas targeted known members of the Blood Stones gang. It was the result of an intensive four-month long investigation. “Operation: Blood Stone” was a collaborative law enforcement effort between the Yonkers Police Department and the Gang, Firearms and Narcotics Bureau of the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office.

Authorities began executing arrests early Tuesday morning, seeking 12 people who have been the subject of the investigation. The majority of the arrests took place on the west side of the city.

As of Wednesday, nine defendants were apprehended, with three still at large.

The investigation is on-going, and additional arrests are anticipated.

During the investigation, Yonkers police detectives, working with the county DA’s office, reviewed numerous incidents that were found to be connected to this group of individuals.

Investigators were able to develop information targeting the Blood Stones gang, which was presented to a grand jury.

The defendants are facing felony charges, including but not limited to attempted murder, conspiracy, criminal possession of a weapon, assault and gang assault.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the outstanding offenders is asked to call the Yonkers Police Detective Division at 914-377-7724. All calls will remain confidential. Anonymous tips can be sent by texting the keyword YPD plus the tip to 847411.

Photo credit: Yonkers Police Department.