Crime

Haverstraw Man Arrested for Arson and Attempted Murder in Early Morning Incident

Published

9 months ago

August 2, 2025

HAVERSTRAW, NY — A West Haverstraw man is facing multiple felony charges, including 11 counts of attempted murder and arson, following a disturbing early morning incident that endangered multiple lives and led to a swift police response.

At approximately 5:19 AM, the Haverstraw Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting a disturbance involving possible shots fired in a residential neighborhood. Upon arrival, officers discovered a mattress engulfed in flames near the front entrance of the home, with civilians actively trying to put out the fire.

While securing the scene, officers joined in the firefighting effort until the West Haverstraw Fire Department arrived. Witnesses informed authorities that a resident of the home had intentionally set fire to the mattress inside the residence before fleeing the scene on foot—reportedly armed with a large machete.

Another quick-thinking resident managed to drag the burning mattress outside, likely preventing further injuries or property damage. A coordinated search of the area led to the arrest of the suspect within a short time.

The suspect has been identified as German Santiago, 72, of West Haverstraw, NY. He has been formally charged with 11 counts of Attempted Murder in the 2nd Degree and Arson in the 2nd Degree. Santiago was arraigned in the Village of West Haverstraw Justice Court and has been remanded to the Rockland County Correctional Facility pending further legal proceedings.

The incident remains under active investigation and the Haverstraw Police Department was assisted by the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Arson Investigation Unit and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

Crime

Attempted Murder Arrest After Barbershop Shooting in Ramapo; Suspect in Custody

Published

2 hours ago

April 18, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Police in Ramapo have arrested a suspect in connection with a late-night shooting that left a man seriously injured.

According to the Ramapo Police Department, officers responded around 10:30 p.m. on April 17, 2026, to reports of gunfire at Veloz Barbershop. When officers arrived, they found a 59-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

Emergency responders from Rockland Paramedics and Spring Hill Ambulance treated the victim at the scene before transporting him to Westchester Medical Center. Officials said he is currently listed in stable condition.

Authorities said the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle but was later located by a patrol unit from the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office near 150 West Eckerson Road. Responding Ramapo officers took the 50-year-old man into custody without incident.

The Spring Valley Police Department and New York State Police assisted at the scene. Investigators later recovered both the vehicle believed to have been used in the incident and the firearm at a separate location, with help from the Rockland County Sheriff’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

The suspect has been charged with attempted murder in the second degree, assault in the first degree, reckless endangerment in the first degree, and criminal use of a firearm. He was arraigned before Judge Silva, who set bail at $750,000 cash, $900,000 bond, or $1,000,000 partially secured bond. The defendant was remanded to the Rockland County Jail pending a future court appearance.

Police said the shooting appears to be an isolated incident and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Crime

Spring Valley Double Murder Arrest: Two Charged in 2025 Dutch Lane Shooting

Published

18 hours ago

April 18, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

On September 20, 2025, around 5:12 PM, officers from the Spring Valley Police Department responded to reports of gunfire near 2 Dutch Lane. They found a 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound and began CPR until EMS arrived. The victim was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

After several months of investigation, on April 16, 2026, police arrested two suspects:

Doodly Metellus, 21, of Ramapo
Smay Dornaison, 20, of Spring Valley

Metellus was found with a loaded firearm at the time of his arrest. He faces charges of second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon. Dornaison is also charged with second-degree murder.

Both were arraigned in Spring Valley Justice Court and are being held at the Rockland County Jail.

Authorities emphasize that the charges are accusations, and both defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police at 845-356-7400.