February 13, 2025

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. –Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced that Malachi Beccan, 27, of Mount Vernon, was indicted on multiple weapons offenses and arraigned today in Westchester County Court.

The indictment charges Beccan with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a class C violent felony, and five counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, a class D violent felony.

Beccan pleaded not guilty to the charges. Westchester County Court Judge George Fufidio continued the bail conditions that had been set by the Mount Vernon City Court during a prior hearing.

DA Cacace said: “Without the swift work of our law enforcement officers, these loaded weapons might have been used to commit far graver crimes than the ones charged here today. I am grateful for the quick action of the police officers and investigators who took these guns off our streets. This case exemplifies my commitment to addressing gun violence in all Westchester communities.”

Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard said: “We are deeply grateful to the dedicated officers of the Mount Vernon Police Department for their continued efforts in removing illegal firearms from our streets. We look forward to strengthening our partnership with the District Attorney’s Office, the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, and other law enforcement agencies as we enhance our efforts to improve public safety and uphold law and order in the city of Mount Vernon”

On Jan. 23, 2025, Beccan was in unlawful possession of two loaded firearms—a Smith & Wesson 9mm pistol and a Cobray 9mm pistol, according to a felony complaint filed in the case. The indictment further charges that Beccan unlawfully possessed five large-capacity magazines on the same date.

The charge of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree carries a maximum potential penalty of 15 years in state prison.

The case was investigated by the Westchester DA’s Criminal Investigators Squad, the Mount Vernon Police Department, and the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force. DA Cacace extends her thanks to MVPD and the FBI for their partnership on this case.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney John Waszak of the Investigations Division.