YONKERS, N.Y. – Two men were arrested late Sunday in Yonkers on felony weapon possession charges, authorities said.

Maurice W. Walker, 23, and Zachary Jerod Bonner, 23, both of Ossining, were taken into custody at 10:44 p.m. on March 17. Officers with the Hawthorne station responded to a report and later apprehended the suspects in Yonkers.

Walker and Bonner were each charged with two felonies under New York state law: second-degree criminal possession of a weapon (PL 265.03-03C) and criminal possession of a firearm (PL 265.01-B-01E). The charges stem from possession of a loaded firearm outside a person’s home or business, officials said.

The case remains active, and further details were not instantly available.

​In Yonkers, New York, state laws govern felony gun possession. They impose strict penalties on individuals found unlawfully possessing firearms.​

Legal Framework:

• Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (NY Penal Law § 265.03): This charge applies when an individual possesses a loaded firearm with the intent to use it unlawfully against another person or possesses five or more firearms. It is classified as a Class C violent felony, carrying a mandatory minimum prison sentence of 3.5 years and up to 15 years for first-time offenders. ​
• Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree (NY Penal Law § 265.02): This statute addresses possession of an unlicensed firearm outside one’s home or place of business, among other provisions. It is designated as a Class D felony, with penalties including imprisonment.

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• Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree (NY Penal Law § 265.01): This misdemeanor charge involves possessing specific weapons, such as firearms, electronic stun guns, and others, without proper authorization.

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Local Regulations in Yonkers:

• The City of Yonkers enforces additional ordinances concerning firearms and weapons. For instance, discharging any firearm within city limits is prohibited. Additionally, carrying or possessing a loaded rifle or shotgun in public is unlawful, with violations constituting a Class I offense. ​

Recent Enforcement :

• On March 3, 2025, Yonkers Police responded to a shooting incident at 1187 Yonkers Avenue, where a male victim sustained a gunshot wound to his arm. The investigation led to the arrest of a Mount Vernon man, who was charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon.

Disclaimer for Arrest Reports-

The information provided in this article is based on public records, law enforcement statements, and official reports at the time of publication. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges and allegations may be subject to change as investigations proceed, and we strive to provide updates when new information becomes available.