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Clarkstown PD Provide Update on Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident on Route 303 in West Nyack on July 14

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WEST NYACK, NY – On Friday, July 14, 2023 at approximately 3:50 am, the Clarkstown Police Department responded to the area of 166 Rt 303 in West Nyack for reports of a person laying on the roadway.

The first arriving officer observed an adult male laying in the right lane of southbound Rt. 303, in the vicinity of a heavily damaged electric scooter. The victim, Mr. Dariel Rivera, 18 year old male from Central Nyack, had sustained severe trauma and was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene by medical personnel. A witness who stayed at the scene recalled seeing a white SUV in front of his vehicle, traveling southbound on Rt. 303 in the right hand lane. The SUV was described to act in a way that appeared to have hit something in the roadway and continued in a southerly direction. The witness pulled his vehicle over and approached the scene observing the victim in the roadway and called 911. The Clarkstown Police Department Accident Investigation Team responded to the scene and performed their investigation, which caused that portion of Rt 303 to be closed for several hours. As the investigation was still ongoing, an adult male came to Clarkstwon Police Headquarters to report that he had struck someone earlier on Rt. 303.

At approximately 5:45 am on July 14, 2023, the driver of the White Honda Pilot that struck the victim, turned himself in at Clarkstown Police HQ. The suspect is identified as, Mr. Patrick J. Sharkey III, 35 years old, of Garnerville, NY. Mr. Sharkey has been charged with the following offenses, operator leaving the scene of an accident – injury resulting in death (D felony), aggravated unlicensed operation – permanent revocation (E felony) and circumvent interlock device (A misdemeanor). Mr. Sharkey was arraigned this evening at Clarkstown Justice Court where bail was set at $50,000.00. It should be noted that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Haverstraw Man Arrested in Manny Lopez Baseball Field Burglary

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August 27, 2026

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A 39-year-old Haverstraw man has been arrested in connection with a burglary at the Manny Lopez Baseball Field, according to the Haverstraw Police Department.

Police said officers responded to the Village of Haverstraw property on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, following a report of a burglary.

During the investigation, officers determined that an unknown individual had unlawfully entered a building on the property and stolen two pieces of power equipment.

Following the investigation, police identified a suspect in connection with the burglary.

On Wednesday, Aug. 26, police arrested Robert Hernandez, 39, of Haverstraw, and charged him with burglary in the third degree and grand larceny in the fourth degree.

Hernandez was arraigned in Village of Haverstraw Justice Court and remanded to the Rockland County Correctional Facility.

The charges are allegations. A criminal complaint is merely an accusation, and all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Pomona Man Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Alert Leads Police to Narcotics Investigation

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August 13, 2026

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A stolen vehicle alert led Haverstraw police to a 49-year-old Pomona man who authorities say was found with a large quantity of narcotics.

According to the Haverstraw Police Department, officers were alerted Tuesday, Aug. 11, after a license plate reader notification indicated that a stolen vehicle was entering the Village of Haverstraw.

Police later located the vehicle in Pomona and took the occupant into custody without incident.

The suspect was identified as Diamond Dickerson, 49, of Pomona.

During the investigation, police said Dickerson was found in possession of a large quantity of narcotics.

Dickerson was charged with:

  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree — Narcotic Drug with Intent to Sell, a Class B felony
  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree — Narcotic Drug/Stimulant with Intent to Sell, a Class B felony
  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree, a Class C felony
  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree with Intent to Sell, a Class D felony
  • Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree — Motor Vehicle, a Class E felony
  • Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fifth Degree, a Class A misdemeanor

Dickerson was transported to the Haverstraw Police Department for processing before being arraigned in West Haverstraw Village Justice Court.

He was remanded to the Rockland County Correctional Facility.

The Haverstraw Police Department said the investigation was conducted with assistance from the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Rockland County Intelligence Center.

The charges are allegations. A criminal complaint is not proof of guilt, and Dickerson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

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