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Live Updates: Suspect Escapes Rockland County Courthouse in New City

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** THIS ARTICLE WILL BE UPDATED WITH INFORMATION FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS AND REPORTING FROM VARIOUS NEWS ORGANIZATIONS **

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Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann

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What we know about Christopher Palumbo:

– Palumbo formerly served in the United States Marine Corps.

– In 2014, he was charged for allegedly possessing several military-issued guns and ammunition in Brooklyn.

A witness on a Brooklyn bus called police to report a man with a gun. When police arrived 27-year-old Christopher Palumbo had gotten off the bus and allegedly gone down in to the R train station a 86th Street and Fourth Avenue.

Police said Palumbo, who lives in Chelsea, was arrested on the platform allegedly holding a duffle bag with the butt of a large gun sticking out.

Palumbo was charged with grand larceny and criminal possession of stolen property, police said. Palumbo had several weapons and other items that were military issued and he did not have permission for, police said.

His loot allegedly included a silver, unloaded 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun, 44 12-gauge shells, 22 empty machine-gun magazines, a machete, two military radios, a military-issued laser, and a U.S. Marine Corp uniform.

Police said Palumbo had been honorably discharged from the military, but the exact details surrounding his service were unclear. He was awaiting arraignment yesterday in Brooklyn Criminal Court and could not be reached for comment.

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– At the time of his escape, he was under the custody of the Rockland Psychiatric Center.

– At this time, it is unknown why he was in court.


UPDATE (5:50pm) –

Updated photo of the suspect (via Clarkstown PD) from earlier this afternoon, that escaped custody at the Rockland County Courthouse. If you see him please call 911.

NEW CITY, NY – A suspect escaped from the Rockland County Courthouse in New City around 4pm on Tuesday. He was on foot heading in an unknown direction. He is described as:

Christopher Palumbo 33 years old

Male White 5’06”
Tattoo’s on his neck
Ponytail
Gray colored hoodie
Red or orange hat
Black pants
Gray shoes

If you see this individual please call 911 immediately. There is no reason to believe the man is armed.

** THIS ARTICLE WILL BE UPDATED WITH INFORMATION FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS AND VARIOUS NEWS ORGANIZATIONS REPORTING **

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Pomona Man Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Alert Leads Police to Narcotics Investigation

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A stolen vehicle alert led Haverstraw police to a 49-year-old Pomona man who authorities say was found with a large quantity of narcotics.

According to the Haverstraw Police Department, officers were alerted Tuesday, Aug. 11, after a license plate reader notification indicated that a stolen vehicle was entering the Village of Haverstraw.

Police later located the vehicle in Pomona and took the occupant into custody without incident.

The suspect was identified as Diamond Dickerson, 49, of Pomona.

During the investigation, police said Dickerson was found in possession of a large quantity of narcotics.

Dickerson was charged with:

  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree — Narcotic Drug with Intent to Sell, a Class B felony
  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree — Narcotic Drug/Stimulant with Intent to Sell, a Class B felony
  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree, a Class C felony
  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree with Intent to Sell, a Class D felony
  • Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree — Motor Vehicle, a Class E felony
  • Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fifth Degree, a Class A misdemeanor

Dickerson was transported to the Haverstraw Police Department for processing before being arraigned in West Haverstraw Village Justice Court.

He was remanded to the Rockland County Correctional Facility.

The Haverstraw Police Department said the investigation was conducted with assistance from the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Rockland County Intelligence Center.

The charges are allegations. A criminal complaint is not proof of guilt, and Dickerson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

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Pearl River’s Paula Bohovesky Killer Headed Back to Prison

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More than four decades after the murder of 16-year-old Paula Bohovesky, one of the men convicted in her death is headed back to state prison after repeatedly violating parole.

Robert McCain, who was convicted along with Richard LaBarbera in Bohovesky’s 1980 murder, was granted parole in 2021 after spending roughly 40 years behind bars.

Since his release, McCain has returned to custody multiple times. His parole has now been revoked following three violations, according to recent reports.

Murder of Paula Bohovesky

Bohovesky was 16 when she was killed on Oct. 28, 1980, while walking home after working at the Pearl River Public Library.

The Pearl River High School student was attacked and killed in a case that shocked the community and remained in the public spotlight for decades.

McCain and LaBarbera were later convicted of the murder and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.

The two men eventually became eligible for parole after serving decades behind bars.

LaBarbera was released on parole in 2019. McCain was granted parole in 2021, despite opposition from Bohovesky’s family and members of the Pearl River community.

McCain’s Return to Custody

McCain’s release did not mark the end of his involvement with the criminal justice system.

In July 2025, he was arrested following an incident at a park in Cortlandt. He later pleaded guilty to forcible touching and served four months in jail.

He was subsequently involved in another case in Peekskill.

According to authorities, the November 2025 incident involved an attempt to remove a license plate and registration from a parked vehicle. McCain later pleaded guilty to aggravated harassment and petit larceny.

In March 2026, he was sentenced to six months in jail. The state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision also imposed a six-month sentence for a parole violation.

His latest parole revocation means McCain will return to state prison. News 12 reported that he is expected to serve approximately 10 additional months, with a projected release date of May 1.

Continued Opposition to His Release

McCain’s parole has been controversial since the beginning.

Bohovesky’s family, community members and local officials had opposed his release and urged the state to keep him incarcerated.

Rockland County Executive Ed Day has also been a vocal critic of the parole decision. Following McCain’s 2025 arrest, Day renewed his criticism of the decision to release him.

The case has also become part of the broader political debate over New York’s parole policies, with critics arguing that the state has been too lenient toward people convicted of serious crimes.

However, parole decisions are made by the New York State Board of Parole, rather than by a political party or Albany lawmakers as a group.

For Pearl River residents who have remembered Bohovesky’s death for more than 45 years, McCain’s return to prison represents another chapter in one of the community’s most painful and enduring cases.

Bohovesky was 16 when her life was cut short. The latest developments surrounding her killer have once again brought her name and the 1980 murder back into public attention.

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