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Clarkstown Police Department Respond To A Domestic Assault in Nanuet

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On Sunday, May 12, 2024, at approximately 4:37 am, the Clarkstown Police Department responded to a distress call reporting a domestic assault on Spring Brook Rd. in Nanuet. Upon arrival, officers encountered a chaotic scene involving two victims with stab wounds.
The male victim, aged 33, reported that he had been stabbed by his ex-girlfriend, who had fled the area. He further informed officers that a 29-year-old female had also sustained stab wounds during the altercation, which took place in the vestibule of the address.
The male victim exhibited visible injuries to his upper torso and right leg, while the female victim had sustained stab wounds to both arms, resulting in substantial bleeding. Officers swiftly initiated medical aid, applying a tourniquet to the male victim’s leg to mitigate blood loss. Additional life saving aid was provided by officers to the female victim. Both victims were promptly transported by Nanuet Community Ambulance Corp. and Spring Hill Community Ambulance, to nearby hospitals for treatment.
The suspect, identified as Blanca Rincon-Hoyos, a 29-year-old female from Spring Valley, was placed under arrest by the Clarkstown Police Department Detective Bureau at 3:00 pm on the same day of the attack. Ms. Rincon-Hoyos faces multiple charges, including two counts of Attempted Murder 2nd (felony), two counts of Assault with a Weapon (felony), Burglary 1st (felony), and Criminal Possession of a Weapon (misdemeanor). Ms. Rincon-Hoyos was arraigned in the Town of Clarkstown Justice Court, where bail was set at $50,000.00. She is currently in custody at the Rockland County jail, awaiting her future court appearance.
The Clarkstown Police Department emphasizes its commitment to swiftly and decisively address incidents of domestic violence within the community. We urge anyone experiencing domestic violence or witnessing such incidents to seek help immediately. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or Text “START” to 88788.
* 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 Police Arrest Suspect in Connection with Residential Burglary

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On March 31, 2025, the Haverstraw Police Department located and arrested Carlos Sepulveda, 43, of West Haverstraw, New York, in connection with a residential burglary that recently occurred. Mr. Sepulveda was identified as the suspect depicted in a circulated image related to the incident.
The arrest stemmed from an investigation into a reported incident where a suspect allegedly entered a residence and stole a package.
Mr. Sepulveda has been charged with the following:
Burglary 2nd Degree (Class C Felony)
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Following his arrest, Mr. Sepulveda was arraigned in Clarkstown Justice Court. He was subsequently remanded to the Rockland County Correctional Facility.

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Rockland County Court Rejects Convicted Murderer’s Eighth Attempt To Vacate Conviction

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March 27, 2025

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Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh, II, announced today that, in a decision issued on March 25, 2025, Rockland County Court Judge Kevin F. Russo rejected the latest attempt by convicted murderer Amer Zada to have his conviction vacated. The court noted that this motion is the eighth time Zada has sought to reverse or vacate his conviction.
In 1980, Zada was convicted of the murder of seventeen-year-old Shirley Smith in a Village of Nyack parking lot. He was also convicted of Attempted Sodomy in the First Degree and Aggravated Sexual Abuse as a result of his attack on Ms. Smith. At his trial, Zada was represented by William Kunstler, a world-renowned defense attorney who had gained notoriety for successfully defending many high profile and controversial clients.
In its decision, the court described the defendant’s current motion as being largely based on Zada’s claim that certain documents were not turned over to him prior to trial.
“The court found that Zada had failed to adequately establish this speculative claim as he provided no direct evidence that he had never received the documents. I would like to commend Executive Assistant District Attorney James Dolan for his dedication and professionalism representing the Office in this proceeding.” said District Attorney Tom Walsh.
The court also found that, even assuming that the documents had not been turned over, they were of little importance in the case against Zada and none of them were exculpatory within the meaning of the law. In addition, the court found that Zada’s motion to vacate his conviction raised only minor inconsistencies in the case against him, most of which were thoroughly explored by Mr. Kunstler during the trial. In conclusion, the court found that Zada had not offered anything to justify vacating his conviction.

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