Crime

Carlos Osvaldo Garcia-Gonzalez Indicted on Hit and Run Charges from 2017

Published

7 years ago

March 16, 2019

Rockland Report Editor

PRESS RELEASE (via Clarkstown Police Department)

Office of Public Information
Arrest of Suspect in Child Struck By Car

** The Clarkstown Detective Bureau confirmed that Carlos Osvaldo Garcia-Gonzalez has been taken into custody in Indiana by the U.S. Marshals Service in regards to an indictment that had been issued for the charges stemming from the hit and run accident that occurred in Congers, NY on November 21, 2017.
The culmination of an intensive investigation into the hit and run of a 7 year old girl on her way to school has led to the identification and arrest Carlos Osvaldo Garcia-Gonzalez, 27, of Brazil, Indiana. He is currently being detained in the Clay County Justice Center awaiting extradition. Based on information developed by the Clarkstown Detective Bureau, the possible location of the suspect was developed and that information was passed to the Marshals for their assistance in his apprehension.

“The Clarkstown Police Department applauds the outstanding work of the U.S. Marshals Service for their never ending pursuit of this suspect. You can’t come into this community, hit a seven year old girl on her way to school, drive away and think we will not do everything in our power to apprehend you. Today’s arrest shows the commitment of the law enforcement community throughout the Nation” said Clarkstown Police Chief Raymond McCullagh.

—— Original Release —–

At approximately 8:05 AM on November 21, 2017 the Clarkstown Police Department responded to the intersection of Lakewood Dr and Lakeland Ave in Congers for a report of a child struck by a vehicle. Responding officers arrived on scene and began to administer first aid to a 7 year old female who appeared to have a broken leg. Rockland Paramedics and the Congers Volunteer Ambulance Corps responded and transported the child to Westchester Medical for non-life threatening injuries. The vehicle that struck the child fled the scene without stopping, last seen travelling eastbound on Lakewood Dr. The Clarkstown Police Department is asking for anyone who may have been in the area and has additional information to contact the police department at 845-639-5800.

Crime

Spring Valley Double Murder Arrest: Two Charged in 2025 Dutch Lane Shooting

Published

11 hours ago

April 18, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

On September 20, 2025, around 5:12 PM, officers from the Spring Valley Police Department responded to reports of gunfire near 2 Dutch Lane. They found a 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound and began CPR until EMS arrived. The victim was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

After several months of investigation, on April 16, 2026, police arrested two suspects:

Doodly Metellus, 21, of Ramapo
Smay Dornaison, 20, of Spring Valley

Metellus was found with a loaded firearm at the time of his arrest. He faces charges of second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon. Dornaison is also charged with second-degree murder.

Both were arraigned in Spring Valley Justice Court and are being held at the Rockland County Jail.

Authorities emphasize that the charges are accusations, and both defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police at 845-356-7400.

Crime

Haverstraw Police Recover Stolen Packages in Ongoing Theft Investigation

Published

6 days ago

April 12, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

The Haverstraw Police Department is actively investigating a series of package thefts reported across multiple buildings within a residential complex in the Village of Haverstraw.

Through the course of the investigation, officers identified a suspect and a residence believed to be connected to the thefts. On April 10, 2026, Haverstraw Police executed a search warrant at the location, where they recovered multiple stolen packages belonging to residents of the complex.

The suspect has been identified as a 35-year-old male from Haverstraw, New York. His name is being withheld at this time, as charges are pending and the investigation remains ongoing.

The Haverstraw Police Department was assisted by the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office in the execution of the warrant.

This remains an active investigation. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Haverstraw Police Department.