Crime

Clarkstown Police Department Respond To A Domestic Assault in Nanuet

Published

2 years ago

May 14, 2024

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.

Crime

Victor Romero Indicted on Second-Degree Murder Charge in Koran Irvine Shooting

Published

1 week ago

October 27, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

A grand jury in Lower Manhattan indicted former NYPD detective Victor Romero on a second-degree murder charge Tuesday afternoon, upgrading the charge from manslaughter as the investigation into a fatal shooting continues.

Romero, a Haverstraw resident, was seen publicly for the first time Tuesday as he arrived at a Lower Manhattan courthouse in connection with the fatal shooting of Koran Irvine on the George Washington Bridge. He later left the courthouse following a brief court appearance.

The indictment marks a significant development in the case against Romero, who was initially charged with murder before being arraigned last week on a reduced charge of first-degree manslaughter.

Romero posted $1 million bail and remains free while the case proceeds through the court system.

Source: ABC 7 NY

Crime

Haverstraw Police Officer Run Over During Pursuit; 3 Officers Injured

Published

1 week ago

October 26, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

October 26, 2026 — Three Haverstraw police officers were injured after a suspect allegedly struck and ran over an officer while fleeing police during a response to a reported attempted break-in on October 23, according to the Haverstraw Police Department.

Police said officers responded to a residence in the Village of Haverstraw at approximately 4:41 p.m. for a report of a disorderly male attempting to break into a residence.

Responding officers located a vehicle matching the description provided. As officers gave the driver verbal commands to exit the vehicle, the suspect allegedly accelerated directly toward an officer, striking and running over the officer before fleeing the scene.

The suspect then led officers on a pursuit southbound along Route 9W into Clarkstown before turning northbound toward Haverstraw, police said.

The pursuit ended after the suspect allegedly crashed into a Haverstraw Police Department vehicle occupied by police personnel. The suspect was subsequently taken into custody.

Three Haverstraw police officers were transported to local hospitals for treatment of injuries sustained during the incident. The suspect, identified as Isaac Catedral, 24, of Haverstraw, was also transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation.

Suspect Faces Multiple Charges

According to police, Catedral faces the following charges:

Aggravated Attempted Murder
Assault in the Second Degree
Assault in the Third Degree
Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree
Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree
Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree

Catedral was arraigned on the morning of October 26 in the Village of Haverstraw Justice Court and remanded to the Rockland County Correctional Facility.

Multiple Agencies Assist

The Haverstraw Police Department received assistance from the Stony Point Police Department, Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, Clarkstown Police Department, New York State Police, and Ramapo Police Department.

The incident remains a serious reminder of the dangers police officers face while responding to emergency calls and attempting to apprehend suspects.

Legal Notice: A criminal complaint is an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.