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

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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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