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Published

6 years ago

November 6, 2019

Rockland Report Editor

Yesterday, Ramapo Police Department and the Village of Spring Valley Police Departments effected a search warrant on Twin Avenue in the Village of Spring Valley.

The search warrant was obtained as a result of a joint investigation between the two Police Departments into commercial burglaries in the area.

During the search warrant evidence from previous burglaries was recovered, as well as approximately a pound of Marijuana and 6.5 grams of cocaine.

The Spring Valley-Ramapo investigation was furthered by the assistance of the Rockland County Intel Unit, Chaverim of Rockland County and the Rockland County Drug Task Force. The investigation culminated yesterday with the following arrests.

Defendant 1 was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 4th degree.

Defendant 2 was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana 4th degree.

Defendant 3 was arrested and charged with Burglary 3rd degree and Possession of Burglar’s Tools by the Town of Ramapo Police Department.

He was arraigned last night and was remanded to the County Jail. He is still facing multiple imminent Spring Valley Police Department charges for Burglaries, Larcenies and Criminal Mischief in relation to at least 6 commercial burglaries in the Village.

Crime

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

Published

3 days 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

3 days 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.