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Live Updates and Reactions to Monsey Stabbing Attack

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President Donald J. Trump

Video of NYPD Arresting Monsey Stabbing Suspect

Governor Cuomo and Rockland Officials Hold Press Conference


38-year-old Grafton Thomas Post Arraignment

Town of Ramapo Police Department

VIDEO OF THE SUSPECTS VEHICLE BEING APPREHENDED IN THE BRONX, NY.

NYPD OFFICERS DETAIN SUSPECT IN MONSEY STABBING

Rockland County Sheriff Lou Falco Blasts NY’s New Criminal Justice Reforms In Front of Gov. Cuomo

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo

New York Attorney General Tish James

Rockland County Executive Ed Day

“Violence of any kind will not be tolerated here in Rockland. I stand with the people of this County in condemning this attack and ask all to offer their thoughts, hopes and prayers for a speedy recovery for the victims of this heinous crime. As a former Police Commander, people need to know that law enforcement in Rockland will leave no stone un-turned as they bring those guilty of this crime to swift and severe justice.”

Congresswoman Nita Lowey

State Senator David Carlucci

“I was shocked and deeply saddened by a horrific and disturbing act of mass violence at a rabbi’s home in Monsey. We have seen an increase in anti-Semitic attacks and heard troubling rhetoric. We must be extremely forceful in our denouncement of such hate or violence. Everyone should be able to worship safely in this country. I stand with the Jewish community in this time of grief and pray for those injured and their families.”

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec

Town of Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht

State Senator James Skoufis

ADL of NY & NJ

Jewish Federation of Rockland County

Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann

Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski

Suffern Police Chief Clarke Osborn

Clarkstown Councilman Patrick Carroll

Rockland County Legislator Laurie Santulli

Congressional Candidate and Spring Valley Native Mondaire Jones

Clarkstown Police Department

Clarkstown Town Clerk Justin Sweet

Orangetown Police Department

Rockland County Legislature Chairman Toney L. Earl

Assemblyman Colin Schmitt

“I saddened and angered by the horrific anti-Semitic attack that occurred in Rockland County during a Hanukkah Party.

This act of hate and terror that targeted what otherwise should have been a joyous holiday celebration is an attack on our American values and the fabric of our entire community and nation.

Words alone will not repair the damage done by this vile act of hate. We must ensure anti-Semitism is ended and that our Jewish neighbors and all citizens are free to worship without fear or worry. We must use all available resources so that we reach a point where this never happens again, including ensuring that the response to and consequences for these evil acts are swift and substantial.”

Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus

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First Responders Arriving On Scene

Police and Ems Providing Aid

Interviews with Victims and Witnesses

Monsey Stabbing sound from Rockland Video Productions, NY on Vimeo.

Hanukkah Celebrations Continue After Stabbing Attack

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Haverstraw Police Arrest Suspect in Connection with Residential Burglary

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April 1, 2025

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On March 31, 2025, the Haverstraw Police Department located and arrested Carlos Sepulveda, 43, of West Haverstraw, New York, in connection with a residential burglary that recently occurred. Mr. Sepulveda was identified as the suspect depicted in a circulated image related to the incident.
The arrest stemmed from an investigation into a reported incident where a suspect allegedly entered a residence and stole a package.
Mr. Sepulveda has been charged with the following:
Burglary 2nd Degree (Class C Felony)
Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree (Class B Misdemeanor)
Petit Larceny (Class A Misdemeanor)
Following his arrest, Mr. Sepulveda was arraigned in Clarkstown Justice Court. He was subsequently remanded to the Rockland County Correctional Facility.

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Rockland County Court Rejects Convicted Murderer’s Eighth Attempt To Vacate Conviction

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March 27, 2025

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Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh, II, announced today that, in a decision issued on March 25, 2025, Rockland County Court Judge Kevin F. Russo rejected the latest attempt by convicted murderer Amer Zada to have his conviction vacated. The court noted that this motion is the eighth time Zada has sought to reverse or vacate his conviction.
In 1980, Zada was convicted of the murder of seventeen-year-old Shirley Smith in a Village of Nyack parking lot. He was also convicted of Attempted Sodomy in the First Degree and Aggravated Sexual Abuse as a result of his attack on Ms. Smith. At his trial, Zada was represented by William Kunstler, a world-renowned defense attorney who had gained notoriety for successfully defending many high profile and controversial clients.
In its decision, the court described the defendant’s current motion as being largely based on Zada’s claim that certain documents were not turned over to him prior to trial.
“The court found that Zada had failed to adequately establish this speculative claim as he provided no direct evidence that he had never received the documents. I would like to commend Executive Assistant District Attorney James Dolan for his dedication and professionalism representing the Office in this proceeding.” said District Attorney Tom Walsh.
The court also found that, even assuming that the documents had not been turned over, they were of little importance in the case against Zada and none of them were exculpatory within the meaning of the law. In addition, the court found that Zada’s motion to vacate his conviction raised only minor inconsistencies in the case against him, most of which were thoroughly explored by Mr. Kunstler during the trial. In conclusion, the court found that Zada had not offered anything to justify vacating his conviction.

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