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Clarkstown Police Arrest Stony Point Man with Stolen Firearm After Trespassing Incident at New City Garden Apartments

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On April 2, 2025, at approximately 12:45 PM, officers from the Clarkstown Police Department responded to a report of three males trespassing and smoking marijuana in the laundry room of the New City Garden Apartments, located at 160 N Main St, New City.
Upon arrival, officers observed the three males sitting on top of washing machines while smoking marijuana. After identifying the individuals, officers conducted a warrant check, which revealed that one of the males, identified as Julio Martinez, 24, of Stony Point, had an active warrant out of Dutchess County for possession of a weapon. Officers handcuffed and searched Julio Martinez, discovering a loaded 9mm magazine in the pocket of his vest. A brief search of the area where Martinez had been sitting led to the recovery of a SIG semi-automatic handgun. During the investigation, it was determined that the recovered firearm was the same weapon reported stolen to the Clarkstown Police Department by the registered owner just a week earlier. Detectives interviewed the other two males involved and released them thereafter.
In addition to the warrant out of Dutchess County, Martinez now faces the following additional charges as a result of this arrest:
– Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree (Loaded Firearm Class C Felony
– Criminal Possession of a Firearm—Class E Felony
– Criminal Possession of Stolen Property—Class E Felony
– Unlawful Possession of Certain Ammunition Feeding Devices—Misdemeanor
Julio Martinez was arraigned in Clarkstown Justice Court and where his bail was set at $10,000 cash, $20,000 bond, or $40,000 partially secured bond. He was transferred to the Rockland County Jail at the conclusion of the arraignment.
This arrest reflects the ongoing efforts of the Clarkstown Police Department to ensure the safety and security of our community by addressing illicit criminal behavior.
It should be noted that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation, and a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Tragedy in Spring Valley: Four-Year-Old Killed, Three Others Injured in Suspected DWI Crash on Old Nyack Turnpike

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June 15, 2025

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SPRING VALLEY, NY — A devastating crash in Village of Spring Valley has claimed the life of a four-year-old girl and left three others — including two young children — seriously injured after they were struck by a vehicle while walking on the sidewalk. The incident occurred on the evening of Friday, June 14, around 9:20 PM, near 142 Old Nyack Turnpike, as families were leaving a nearby park.

According to the Spring Valley Police Department, officers responded to a call reporting a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, Ramapo Police and emergency medical personnel were already on the scene providing aid. The investigation determined that multiple pedestrians were struck on the sidewalk by a car that later became disabled nearby, with the driver still wedged inside the vehicle when authorities arrived.

Four victims — a two-year-old boy, a five-year-old boy, a 31-year-old man, and a four-year-old girl — were rushed to Westchester Medical Center with injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening. Tragically, despite emergency medical efforts, the four-year-old girl succumbed to her injuries several hours later. The Monsey Scoop has identified her as the daughter of Spring Valley Trustee Sruly Eisenbach.

The driver, identified as 41-year-old Axel Lopez-Santiago of Spring Valley, was also injured and transported to Good Samaritan Hospital. A preliminary investigation indicated that Lopez-Santiago was allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.

Following the investigation, Lopez-Santiago was arrested and charged with the following:

Aggravated Vehicular Homicide (Penal Law 125.14(3)) — with a prior DWI conviction

Aggravated Vehicular Homicide (Penal Law 125.14(5)) — causing one death and serious injury to at least one other

Vehicular Assault in the First Degree (Penal Law 120.04(3))

Reckless Driving (VTL 1212)

Driving While Intoxicated (VTL 1192(3))

He was arraigned on Sunday, June 15 at 2:00 PM in Spring Valley Justice Court before Judge Mellion and held on $750,000 cash bail.

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Ramapo Police Officer Assaulted, Still Makes Arrest: A Reminder of the Dangers Police Face Daily

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Officer Assaulted During Arrest in Sloatsburg Incident

Ramapo police officers responded to a call regarding a potentially intoxicated individual involved in a dispute on Orange Turnpike in the Village of Sloatsburg. Upon arrival, the individual was found trespassing on private business property.

As the officer attempted to place the individual under arrest, the situation escalated. The suspect broke free and struck the officer in the face with a closed fist. Despite being assaulted and facing continued resistance—including kicking—the officer maintained control and successfully took the individual into custody.

The suspect, a 32-year-old Sloatsburg resident, was arrested and charged with Attempted Assault on a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest, and Trespass. The case will be presented in Sloatsburg Justice Court.

Incidents like these highlight the unpredictable and often dangerous nature of police work. They also underscore the importance of ongoing training and access to modern safety tools—both to protect our officers and ensure the well-being of the community we serve.

We commend our officer for demonstrating professionalism and resilience in a volatile situation. The case is now in the hands of the prosecutors and the court as it moves into the accountability phase of the justice system.

Meanwhile, your Ramapo officers are back out in the community—responding to calls, ensuring public safety, and not looking back.

Thank you to the public for your continued trust and support.

We’ll be there when you need us.

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