Crime

Clarkstown Police Department Arrest 2 During Trafficking Operation in Nanuet and Rescue Multiple Children

Published

10 months ago

June 11, 2025

NANUET, NY – The Clarkstown Police Department’s Street Crime Unit successfully conducted an undercover operation at a residence located at 16 Smith Road in Nanuet, targeting individuals involved in prostitution and sex trafficking.
The operation stemmed from community concerns and reports of suspected illicit activity at the location. Officers from the Street Crime Unit initiated an investigation by infiltrating online platforms commonly used to facilitate such crimes. Through surveillance and undercover work, officers identified individuals actively participating in and promoting illegal prostitution and trafficking activities.
As a result of the operation, two adult suspects were apprehended and charged with multiple felony and misdemeanor offenses related to sex trafficking and child endangerment. Additionally, several children were found inside the residence. They were immediately transported to a local hospital for observation and care. Child Protective Services were notified and are now involved in the ongoing investigation.

The following individuals were arrested:

Negri Sanz Del Orbe, 42, Female, of Nanuet, NY

Charges: Sex Trafficking, Promoting Prostitution in the 3rd Degree, Unlawful Imprisonment in the 2nd, Criminal Contempt 2nd Degree Unlawfully Dealing with a Child in the 1st, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Permitting Prostitution, Criminal Nuisance in the 2nd

Remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $100,000 cash, $200,000 bond, $300,000 partially secured bond and ordered to appear in Clarkstown Justice Court on June 11, 2025, at 1:30p.m.

Luis Mendez-Valdez, 31, Male, of Nanuet, NY

Remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $100,000 cash, $200,000 bond, $300,000 partially secured bond and ordered to appear in Clarkstown Justice Court on June 11, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.

This investigation underscores the Clarkstown Police Department’s unwavering commitment to protecting vulnerable individuals and pursuing those who engage in exploitation and trafficking. The department also acknowledges the vital role played by concerned community members in bringing this situation to the attention of law enforcement. Their cooperation was instrumental to the success of this operation.

It should be noted that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation, and a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court.

Crime

Attempted Murder Arrest After Barbershop Shooting in Ramapo; Suspect in Custody

Published

3 days ago

April 18, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Police in Ramapo have arrested a suspect in connection with a late-night shooting that left a man seriously injured.

According to the Ramapo Police Department, officers responded around 10:30 p.m. on April 17, 2026, to reports of gunfire at Veloz Barbershop. When officers arrived, they found a 59-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

Emergency responders from Rockland Paramedics and Spring Hill Ambulance treated the victim at the scene before transporting him to Westchester Medical Center. Officials said he is currently listed in stable condition.

Authorities said the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle but was later located by a patrol unit from the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office near 150 West Eckerson Road. Responding Ramapo officers took the 50-year-old man into custody without incident.

The Spring Valley Police Department and New York State Police assisted at the scene. Investigators later recovered both the vehicle believed to have been used in the incident and the firearm at a separate location, with help from the Rockland County Sheriff’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

The suspect has been charged with attempted murder in the second degree, assault in the first degree, reckless endangerment in the first degree, and criminal use of a firearm. He was arraigned before Judge Silva, who set bail at $750,000 cash, $900,000 bond, or $1,000,000 partially secured bond. The defendant was remanded to the Rockland County Jail pending a future court appearance.

Police said the shooting appears to be an isolated incident and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Crime

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

Published

3 days 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.