Crime

Spring Valley: Police Announce Multiple Drug Arrests

Published

5 years ago

June 18, 2019

SPRING VALLEY, NY – The Spring Valley Police Department have announced multiple drug arrests in village from June 12 – 16.

June 12

At 10:05 AM an officer initiated a vehicle and traffic stop at 160 Spring Valley Marketplace. As a result of the stop, a 41 year old woman from Spring Valley was found to be in possession of cocaine and marijuana.

She was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled substance 7th degree and Unlawful Possession of marijuana.

Later in the evening at 10:45 PM an officer came into contact with a vehicle at 50 Spring Valley Marketplace. As a result of an investigation, a 18 year old man from New City was found to be illegally in possession of 48 Xanax pills and marijuana.

He was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled substance 7th degree and Unlawful Possession of marijuana.

June 15

– At 2:05 PM an officer initiated a vehicle and traffic stop at 192 E Route 59. As a result of the stop, a 42 year old man from Spring Valley was found to be operating with a suspended license, and had over an ounce of marijuana in his possession.

He was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana a misdemeanor and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

– At 4:05 PM an officer stopped a male near the intersection of E Route 59 and New Clarkstown Rd. As a result of the stop, a 59 year old man from Spring Valley was found to be in possession of over 2 grams of crack cocaine.

He was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 5th, a D Felony.

June 16

At 2:26 AM an officer initiated a vehicle and traffic stop at 154 Spring Valley Marketplace. As a result of the stop, a 47 year old female from Pearl River was found to be operating with a suspended license. The passenger of the vehicle a 42 year old man from Pearl River was found to be in possession of crack cocaine, oxycodone pills, and a hypodermic needle.

The female is charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle. The male is charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, D Felony, Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance, A Misdemeanor, and Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument.

Crime

HPD Announce Arrest Of A Staten Island Man For Burglary Of Pomona Business

Published

2 weeks ago

November 9, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

The Haverstraw Police Department announces the arrest of Jeffrey Reader (33) of Staten Island, New York in connection with a burglary of a Pomona business that occurred in March 2024.

Reader was located and arrested yesterday in Staten Island by the Haverstraw Police Department and transported back to Rockland County where he is charged with Burglary 3rd degree (Class D Felony), Criminal Mischief 4th degree (Class A Misdemeanor) and Petit Larceny (Class A Misdemeanor). Reader was arraigned last evening and remanded into custody of the Rockland County Correctional Facility.

It should be noted that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Crime

Haverstraw Man Sentenced To State Prison Following Jury Trial Conviction On Felony Sexual Abuse Charge

Published

3 weeks ago

November 1, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced today that Elmer Oviedo Sandoval, 47 of Haverstraw, New York was sentenced to six years in state prison following an August 8, 2024, conviction after a Rockland County jury trial on one count of Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the Second Degree (Class D Felony).

From 2016 to 2019, beginning when the victim was nine years old, the defendant subjected her to sexual contact on multiple occasions while she resided in two separate residences within the Town of Ramapo. In 2023, when the victim 16 years old, disclosed the previous abuse by the defendant to her mother and it was reported to the Ramapo Police Department.

District Attorney Tom Walsh said, “Sexual abuse of a minor is a heinous crime, leaving victims with lasting physical, emotional, and psychological effects. I admire the courage of the victim in this case who bravely came forward to tell her story. I commend the thorough and professional prosecution by the Assistant District Attorneys and investigation by the Ramapo Police Department working with the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Special Victims. My Office will continue to work tirelessly to protect and keep innocent children in our community safe.”

On October 29, 2024, the defendant was sentenced by Judge Anne Bianchi to six years in state prison followed by ten years of post-release supervision. Once the defendant is released from prison, he will be required to register as a Sex Offender.

The investigation was conducted by the Town of Ramapo Police Department with assistance from the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Special Victims Unit. Supervising Assistant District Attorney Gerard M. Damiani III and Senior Assistant District Attorney Kaitlin Deluca prosecuted the case.