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Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested in Garnerville After Multi-Agency Investigation

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Haverstraw, NY – On the evening of June 25, 2025, at approximately 9:15 PM, officers from the Haverstraw Police Department responded to an armed robbery at a business located in Garnerville, NY. Upon arrival, officers secured the scene and initiated a comprehensive investigation.

“Haverstraw is a community of good, hardworking people,” said Chief of Police John Gould. “Anyone who thinks they can come into our town and commit a crime should think again. We will not rest until those responsible are identified, located, and brought to justice.”

As a result of the investigation and in collaboration with multiple law enforcement partners, authorities arrested Nelson Morales, 45, of Cliffside Park, New Jersey, at approximately 7:00 AM on July 3, 2025, in Orangetown, NY.

Morales has been charged with the following offenses:

  • Robbery in the First Degree (Class B Felony)

  • Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree (Class D Felony)

  • Criminal Possession of a Firearm (Class E Felony)

He was arraigned in the Town of Haverstraw Justice Court, where bail was set at $25,000 cash, $50,000 secured bond, or $75,000 partially secured bond. Morales has been remanded to the Rockland County Correctional Facility pending further court proceedings.

The Haverstraw Police Department expressed gratitude to the New York State Police, Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, Rockland County Intelligence Center, and the FBI–Westchester Safe Streets Task Force for their vital assistance in resolving the case swiftly and safely.

Please note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Bronx Man Arrested on Felony Drug Charges Following New York State Police Traffic Stop in Sullivan County

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January 19, 2026

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MAMAKATING, NY — Members of the New York State Police Troop F Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) arrested a Bronx man on multiple felony drug charges following a traffic stop on State Route 17 on January 9, 2026.

According to police, Curtron L. Moore, 38, of the Bronx, was taken into custody after troopers observed him committing several New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law violations while driving westbound on State Route 17 in the Town of Mamakating.

The stop occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. near Exit 112. Moore, the sole occupant of a 2017 Jeep, was interviewed by members of the New York State Police Troop F CSU. During the investigation, a K-9 exterior sniff was conducted, and K-9 Moran alerted positively for the presence of narcotics.

A subsequent search of Moore’s person resulted in the seizure of approximately 31.3 grams of crack cocaine and 6.4 grams of fentanyl, police said. A search of the vehicle did not uncover any additional contraband.

Charges Filed

Moore was charged with the following offenses:

Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree (Narcotic), Class B felony

Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree (Intent to Sell), Class B felony

Criminal Possession of a Narcotic Drug in the 4th Degree, Class C felony

Multiple Uniform Traffic Tickets

Following his arrest, Moore was transported to New York State Police Wurtsboro for processing without incident. He was arraigned in Town of Mamakating Court and remanded to the Sullivan County Jail.

Moore is scheduled to return to the Town of Mamakating Court on January 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

This investigation remains ongoing. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Spring Valley Police Arrest 13-Year-Old in Taxi Robbery and Stabbing; Two Suspects Sought

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January 5, 2026

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Spring Valley, NY — The Spring Valley Police Department is investigating a robbery and stabbing that occurred on the evening of January 4, 2026, at Spring Valley Memorial Park.

At approximately 7:00 p.m., officers responded to reports of a stabbing and learned that the victim, a taxi driver, had picked up three male passengers. Police say the individuals attacked the driver, during which one suspect displayed a knife. The suspects allegedly stole the driver’s cellphone and a large sum of U.S. currency.

During the incident, a third party who attempted to intervene was injured after being cut with the knife.

Following an immediate investigation, Spring Valley Police identified and arrested one suspect, a 13-year-old Spring Valley resident, who has been charged with Robbery in the First Degree, a Class B felony. Two additional suspects remain at large and are actively being sought.

Police emphasize that a criminal complaint is an accusation and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Spring Valley Police Department at 845-356-7400 or submit tips via email at tips@villagespringvalley.org.

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