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New Rochelle Today
By the People, for the People
65-Year-Old Yonkers Man Arrested After Tactical Police Entry in New Rochelle
Suspect charged with burglary and criminal mischief after breaking into home
Mar. 11, 2026 at 5:50pm
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New Rochelle police arrested a 65-year-old Yonkers man on Tuesday after conducting a tactical entry into a home on Stephenson Boulevard in response to a reported burglary in progress. The suspect, Leonard Wisher, was found hiding in a closet and taken into custody without incident. No residents were home at the time and no injuries were reported.
Why it matters
Burglaries and property crimes remain an ongoing concern for many New York communities, with police often needing to use specialized tactics to apprehend suspects. This incident highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in responding quickly to in-progress crimes while ensuring public safety.
The details
According to police, officers responded around 4:50 pm on March 10, 2026 to a 911 call reporting a burglary in progress. The caller said they heard glass breaking and saw an unknown Black male entering the home through a side window. Police established a perimeter around the property and a tactical entry team searched the home, finding the suspect hiding in a second-floor closet. Wisher was arrested without further incident.
- Police responded to the 911 call around 4:50 pm on March 10, 2026.
- Wisher was arrested on Tuesday, March 11, 2026.
The players
Leonard Wisher
A 65-year-old man from Yonkers who was arrested and charged with burglary and criminal mischief.
New Rochelle Police Department
The law enforcement agency that responded to the reported burglary, established a perimeter, and conducted the tactical entry to apprehend the suspect.
What’s next
Wisher will appear in court for arraignment on the burglary and criminal mischief charges.
The takeaway
This incident underscores the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in responding quickly and safely to in-progress property crimes, while also highlighting the need for continued community vigilance and cooperation with police to help address burglaries and other neighborhood security concerns.
