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3 Arrested in Violent Knifepoint Robbery in Spring Valley

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The Spring Valley Police Department has announced the arrests of three individuals in connection with a violent robbery that occurred earlier this year in Spring Valley, New York.

Police say the incident took place on January 31, 2026, at approximately 1:45 a.m. near 50 South Main Street. The victim reported being assaulted at knifepoint by three unidentified men, who forcibly stole two gold chains. The victim sustained injuries to the face and neck during the attack.

Following what authorities described as an extensive investigation by the department’s Detective Bureau, three suspects were identified and taken into custody:

  • Dario Hernandez-Vasquez, 32, of Spring Valley, arrested February 10, 2026

  • Santiago T. Tzalam, 46, of Spring Valley, arrested March 24, 2026

  • Martin D. Campos-Veliz, 37, of the Bronx, arrested March 24, 2026

All three defendants have been charged with multiple counts of first-degree robbery, a Class B felony, and second-degree robbery, Class C felonies. Campos-Veliz faces an additional charge of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a Class A misdemeanor.

Each of the accused was arraigned in the Village of Spring Valley Justice Court and remanded to the Rockland County Jail. Bail was set at $10,000 cash, $50,000 bond, or $100,000 partially secured bond.

Authorities remind the public that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Spring Valley Police Department at 845-356-7400 or email tips@villagespringvalley.org

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Three Arrested After Loaded Gun Recovered During West Haverstraw Traffic Stop

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Three Rockland County men were arrested early Sunday after Haverstraw police allegedly recovered a loaded firearm during a traffic stop in the Village of West Haverstraw.

According to the Haverstraw Police Department, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 9W at approximately 12:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 26, after observing a traffic violation.

During the investigation, officers allegedly discovered that the vehicle’s three occupants were in illegal possession of a loaded firearm. The occupants were taken into custody without incident and transported to the Haverstraw Police Department for further investigation.

Police identified the suspects as Tyler Riddle, 22, of Garnerville; Jaydan Lagredelle, 24, of Nanuet; and Daniel Lans, 23, of Spring Valley.

Each was charged with:

  • Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a Class C felony;
  • Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree (Ammunition Feeding Device), a Class D felony; and
  • Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree, a Class A misdemeanor.

The three defendants were arraigned in the Village of West Haverstraw Justice Court and released on their own recognizance pending future court proceedings.

The Haverstraw Police Department said the investigation was assisted by the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

As with all criminal cases, the charges are allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Five Arrested in Rockland County ICAC Online Child Exploitation Investigation

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Five people have been arrested following a multiagency Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) operation targeting individuals accused of attempting to sexually exploit minors online, the New York State Police announced.

The investigation, conducted over several days in June, used undercover investigators and cyber investigative techniques to identify suspects who allegedly communicated online with individuals they believed were children and attempted to arrange in-person meetings for illegal sexual activity.

The operation involved the New York State Police, Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, Town of Ramapo Police Department, Rockland County Intelligence Center, FBI Rye Safe Streets Task Force, and New York State Intelligence Center.

Authorities said the suspects face felony and misdemeanor charges, and investigators are continuing to review digital evidence for possible additional victims or offenses.

Officials credited the coordinated effort among law enforcement agencies for helping identify and arrest individuals before they could harm children, emphasizing that protecting children remains a top priority.

Arrested Individuals:

Oleksandr Vershok, 36, Brooklyn, New York

Charged with:

  • Attempted Rape in the Second Degree (Class E Felony)
  • Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class B Misdemeanor)

On June 12, 2026, Vershok was arraigned in the Town of Ramapo Court before the Honorable Alejandra Silva and remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash bail, $100,000 bond, or a $150,000 partially secured bond.

Anthony J. Kamycki, 36, Ronkonkoma, New York

Charged with:

  • Attempted Rape in the Second Degree (Class E Felony)
  • Attempted Disseminating Indecent Materials to a Minor in the First Degree (Class E Felony)
  • Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class B Misdemeanor)

On June 12, 2026, Kamycki was arraigned in the Town of Ramapo Court before the Honorable Alejandra Silva and remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash bail, $100,000 bond, or a $150,000 partially secured bond.

Ritchy D. Mercure, 24, Spring Valley, New York

Charged with:

  • Attempted Rape in the Second Degree (Class E Felony)
  • Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class B Misdemeanor)

On June 13, 2026, Mercure was arraigned in the Town of Ramapo Court before the Honorable Alejandra Silva and remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash bail, $100,000 bond, or a $150,000 partially secured bond.

Alex Garrett, 26, Secaucus, New Jersey

Charged with:

  • Two Counts of Attempted Rape in the Second Degree (Class E Felony)
  • Attempted Unlawful Dealing with a Child in the First Degree (Class B Misdemeanor)
  • Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class B Misdemeanor)

On June 13, 2026, Garrett was arraigned in the Town of Ramapo Court before the Honorable Alejandra Silva and remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash bail, $100,000 bond, or a $150,000 partially secured bond.

Bryan J. Wylong, 24, Poughkeepsie, New York

Charged with:

  • Three Counts of Attempted Rape in the Second Degree (Class E Felony)
  • Attempted Disseminating Indecent Materials to a Minor in the First Degree (Class E Felony)
  • Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class B Misdemeanor)

On June 23, 2026, Wylong was arraigned at the Orange County Centralized Arraignment before the Honorable Karen A. Amundson and remanded to the Orange County Jail in lieu of $7,500 cash bail, $15,000 bond, or a $30,000 partially secured bond.

The New York State Police emphasize that these arrests are merely accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Anyone who may have information related to these individuals or who believes they may have been a victim is encouraged to contact the New York State Police Troop F Headquarters at (845) 344-5300.

The New York State Police remain committed, alongside our local, county, state, and federal law enforcement partners, to identifying individuals who exploit children online, protecting vulnerable victims, and holding offenders accountable.

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