See Footage: Rookie Officer's Very First Field Shift Had Some Unexpected Excitement In Yonkers

YONKERS, NY — There's a reason officers have hundreds of hours of training before they hit the streets — there are no "do-overs" when on patrol.

A Yonkers woman was charged with felony weapon possession after police reported recovering a loaded revolver during a street disturbance response involving a new officer on his first field training tour.

Police Officer Morton had graduated from the academy just weeks earlier and was working his first tour of duty in field training with his Field Training Officer Lara and Police Officer Lippman when they responded to reports of a woman causing repeated disturbances in the area.

Police reported the officers had dealt with the woman earlier in their tour. This time, witnesses reported that Tiana Reid was taunting and chasing people on the street while pointing a gun at them before placing it inside her bag, according to YPD.

Police said the officers located Reid within moments of arriving, and the officers observed the firearm inside her bag, took her into custody without incident, and recovered a loaded revolver.

The 35-year-old Yonkers resident was charged with felony second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

Yonkers police said the weapon seizure was no small matter.

"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," the department said. "Here in Yonkers, shooting incidents in which someone was struck are down 17 percent this year, while confirmed shots-fired incidents are down 80 percent 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."

The department said the actions on a rookie officer's first day were a perfect example.

"Excellent work by PO Morton, PO Lara, and PO Lippman, whose professionalism, teamwork, and vigilance helped bring a dangerous situation to a safe conclusion," the department said. "Whether it's a veteran with decades of experience or a rookie on day one, every member plays a role in keeping Yonkers safe."