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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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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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Seven Arrested After Haverstraw Police Execute Search Warrants in Narcotics Investigation

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February 12, 2026

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HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. — The Haverstraw Police Department executed two search warrants at residences within the Village of Haverstraw during the early morning hours of February 11, 2026, resulting in seven arrests.

Police said all individuals located at the residences were taken into custody without incident.

Authorities reported recovering a significant quantity of narcotics along with packaging materials consistent with the sale and distribution of controlled substances.

The following individuals were charged:

  • Henry Villegas, 40, of Haverstraw: Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia (2nd Degree); Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance (7th Degree)

  • Claudio Santana, 42, of Haverstraw: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance (7th Degree); Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia (2nd Degree)

  • Richard O. Estrella, 35, of Garnerville: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance (1st Degree, 2 counts); Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance (1st Degree, 2 counts)

  • Vanessa Quezada, 33, of Garnerville: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance (1st Degree, 2 counts); Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance (1st Degree, 2 counts)

  • Monica E. Avila, 35, of Nanuet: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance (1st Degree, 2 counts); Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance (1st Degree, 2 counts)

  • Dahon D. Alston, 26, of Haverstraw: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance (1st Degree, 2 counts); Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance (1st Degree, 2 counts)

  • Christian E. Minaya, 31, of Garnerville: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance (1st Degree, 2 counts); Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance (1st Degree, 2 counts)

The investigation was led by the Haverstraw Police Department Special Operations Unit, with assistance from the department’s Detective Bureau and Patrol Division.

“These arrests are the result of a coordinated, focused investigation targeting the distribution of dangerous narcotics within our community,” said Chief John Gould Jr. “We will continue to take proactive measures to identify and dismantle drug trafficking operations that threaten the safety and quality of life of our residents.”

Assisting agencies included the New York State Police, the FBI Safe Streets Task Force–Westchester, the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation, the Rockland County REACT Team, and the Rockland County Intelligence Center.

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

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Spring Valley Police, FBI Recover Missing Juveniles After Ransom Threat

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February 8, 2026

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SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. — Spring Valley Police, with assistance from federal authorities including the FBI NY–Westchester Safe Streets Task Force, successfully recovered multiple missing juveniles following an investigation prompted by an alleged ransom threat.

According to police, officers located a missing 12-year-old girl on Sunday, February 8, 2026, after her parents reported she had been missing since the early morning hours. The family also reported receiving a phone call from a foreign phone number in which the caller claimed to have their child and demanded $1,000, threatening the family would never see her again if the demand was not met.

Spring Valley Police officers and detectives immediately launched an investigation. Due to the seriousness of the report and the potential risk to the child, federal partners were brought in to assist.

Through coordinated efforts between local and federal law enforcement, the missing juvenile was located at a residence in Spring Valley. During the course of the investigation, three additional missing juveniles from other Rockland County jurisdictions were also found at the same location.

Authorities said that, at this time, none of the juveniles appeared to have been harmed or held against their will. The investigation remains ongoing, particularly regarding the alleged ransom demand and the circumstances surrounding the juveniles’ presence at the residence.

The Spring Valley Police Department emphasized that the response was based on a report of a potentially kidnapped juvenile and credited the swift cooperation between local and federal agencies for the safe recovery of all involved.

Information and photo courtesy of Monsey Scoop.

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