Crime

Police Chase in Airmont Results in Multiples Charges for Driver

Published

4 years ago

May 25, 2021

AIRMONT, NY – On Sunday (05/23/2021) a Ramapo PD Officer on patrol in the area of S. Airmont Rd and Church Rd, in the Village of Airmont, observed a traffic infraction committed by another vehicle. The officer made a U-Turn to pull behind the vehicle and the vehicle took off at a high rate of speed passing multiple vehicles in a reckless manner.

The operator of the vehicle lost control and crashed onto the front lawn of a residence on S. Airmont Rd. The operator and passenger fled on foot through the backyards of the nearby homes. The RPD Officer gave chase on foot, was able to catch up to both parties, and ultimately detain them. The passenger was treated at a local hospital for complaints of injuries from the motor vehicle crash.

The operator of the vehicle, a 20 year old male from Airmont, was arrested for Reckless Driving, Leaving the Scene of an Automobile Accident involving Injury, Reckless Endangerment 2nd, Assault 3rd, Sale/Purchase of a Stolen Certificate of Registration or Number Plate, Obstructing Governmental Administration and issued a number of traffic tickets.

The defendant was processed at RPD and released with no bail. He was issued an appearance ticket and advised to appear in court on a future date.

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.