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New City Man Charged In Death Of Twins Left In Car

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Juan Rodriguez, 39, of New City (Rockland County), has been charged with two counts of manslaughter and two counts of criminally negligent homicide in the tragic death of his twin one-year-olds who were left inside a hot car for over 8-hours on Friday.

He claimed to police that he forgot his children inside his Honda Accord during his eight-hour social worker shift at the James J. Peters VA Hospital in Kingsbridge, where he works as a social worker.

According to ABC7, He drove for two blocks before discovering the children in the back seat “foaming at the mouth” and called 9-1-
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Mariza Rodriguez and her twin brother, Phoenix Rodriguez, were found unconscious and unresponsive in the rear seat of the vehicle shortly after 4 p.m. EMS pronounced them both dead on the scene.

The NY POST is reporting, he was supposed to take the children to daycare, according to a neighbor.

Temple Barros, 41, told The Post the father’s normal morning routine includes dropping off his toddlers, Luna and Phoenix, at a childcare provider.

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Ramapo Police Arrest Two in Violent Robbery, Extortion Investigation

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Ramapo, NY — Following a detailed investigation, Ramapo Police have arrested two 19-year-old males—one from Flushing, NY, and one from Monsey, NY—in connection with multiple violent crimes. The suspects face a wide range of charges, including robbery, extortion, grand larceny, coercion, and multiple hate crimes.

Investigators say the suspects lured victims via a dating app to a children’s park in Wesley Hills, where they brandished weapons, assaulted victims, and stole personal property.

Thanks to coordinated efforts between patrol officers and detectives, the suspects were apprehended and arraigned in Wesley Hills Court. Judge Schnelwar set bail at $50,000 cash, $100,000 secured bond, or $200,000 unsecured bond for each defendant. Both are currently held at the Rockland County Jail.

Ramapo Police remain committed to holding those accountable who commit violent crimes and ensuring the safety of our community. Police believe there may be additional victims. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detectives Murphy or Quinn at (845) 357-2400.

Note: All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Stony Point After Teen Driver Crashes Into School Bus, Drives Through Yards

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Stony Point, NY — A dramatic multi-agency police pursuit involving a juvenile driver came to a close in Stony Point on Tuesday, June 17, after the suspect vehicle struck a school bus and sped through residential yards before becoming disabled on large rocks. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

The incident began around 3:30 PM when the Clarkstown Police Department notified the Stony Point Police Department of a vehicle involved in a road rage incident in Clarkstown. The vehicle, which had ties to an address in Stony Point, was quickly located by local patrol units near the Palisades Interstate Parkway (PIP) Exit 15, close to Route 210 and Willow Grove Road.

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When officers attempted to stop the vehicle using emergency lights, the driver reversed into an occupied school bus on the ramp. The vehicle then fled onto Route 210, back onto the PIP southbound, and then into the northbound lanes, before exiting again at Willow Grove Road. The driver continued to evade multiple marked police vehicles, weaving through town streets and plowing through several residential yards, causing minor property damage along the way.

The chase ended when the suspect vehicle became stuck on large rocks, rendering it immobile. Officers from Stony Point PD, assisted by detectives and multiple outside agencies, quickly apprehended the juvenile driver and passenger without incident.

The juvenile driver was processed at the Stony Point Police Station and later turned over to the Clarkstown Police Department to face more serious charges stemming from the original road rage incident.

The pursuit prompted a significant law enforcement response, including support from the New York State Police, New York State Park Police, Haverstraw Police Department, and the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities expressed relief that no injuries occurred to civilians, officers, or the suspects. The incident remains under investigation by multiple jurisdictions.

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