Crime
Congers Man Arrested for Striking Woman at Shell Gas Station in Stony Point, After Driving Altercation
STONY POINT, NY – On July 1, 2019, Officers from the Stony Point Police Department responded to the Shell Gas Station in Stony Point for a report of a past assault. Officers observed a female in distress with redness and swelling to her face. She stated after a driver cut her off while she was traveling southbound on North Liberty Drive, she observed the same driver pull into the Shell Gas station, so she pulled in to the gas station and exited her vehicle. The Defendant, Benoy Varghese, exited his vehicle, approached her, and then struck her in the side of the head. The Defendant then fled the scene driving south on 9W, but was stopped in Congers by a Rockland Sheriff Patrol officer who heard the suspect vehicle description broadcast by SPPD.
Benoy Varghese; Age 32 of Lamborn Ave., Congers, NY
Charges: Assault 3rd
Criminal Mischief 4th (he broke her eyeglasses when he struck her)
He was arrested for the above listed charges. He was processed and released without bail with an appearance ticket to appear in Stony Point Justice Court on August 1, 2019.
In a coordinated effort, the New York State Police, along with the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office and the Town of Ramapo Police Department, carried out a successful undercover operation aimed at combating online child exploitation. Conducted over the course of several days, the operation led to the identification and arrest of several individuals involved in illegal activities related to child trafficking and exploitation.
Specialized Investigators used advanced cyber tools and techniques to infiltrate online platforms commonly used to facilitate these crimes. Through these efforts, they were able to track down suspects attempting to exploit minors online and lure them into in-person meetings.
As a result of the operation, the following six individuals were arrested and charged with various offenses. A historical investigation will continue into each of these individuals that were exposed during this investigation.
Jose B. Tombriz-Ixquiactap, age 28, of Monticello, NY
- Attempted Rape 1st, a Class C Felony
- Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class B Misdemeanor
Remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash, $100,000 bond, $150,000 partially secured bond and ordered to appear in Montebello Village Court on April 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
Yessachar D. Klahr, age 51, of Monsey, NY
- Attempted Rape 1st, a Class C Felony
- Attempted Patronizing for Prostitution 3rd, a Class A Misdemeanor
- Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class B Misdemeanor
Remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $7,500 cash, $15,000 bond, $30,000 partially secured bond and ordered to appear in Montebello Village Court on April 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
Adrian Rosas, age 33, of Stony Point, NY
- Attempted Rape 1st, a Class C Felony
- Endangering The Welfare of a Child, a Class B Misdemeanor
Remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash, $20,000 bond, $30,000 partially secured bond and ordered to appear in Montebello Village Court on April 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
Diego Patricio D. Pachar Corte, age 38, of Cortlandt Manor, NY
- Attempted Rape 2nd, a Class D Felony
- Attempted Disseminating Indent Material to Minors 1st, a Class E Felony
- Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class B Misdemeanor
Remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash, $100,000 bond, $150,000 partially secured bond and ordered to appear in Montebello Village Court on April 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
Nayib J. Valdivia, age 33, of Ossining, NY
- Attempted Disseminating Indent Material to Minors 1st, a Class E Felony
- Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class B Misdemeanor
Remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash, $100,000 bond, $150,000 partially secured bond and ordered to appear in Montebello Village Court on April 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
Carl W. Ellis, age 55, Maplewood, NJ
- Attempted Rape 2nd, a Class D Felony
- Attempted Disseminating Indecent Material to Minors 1st, a Class E Felony
- Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class B Misdemeanor
- Criminal Possession Controlled Substance 7th, a Class A Misdemeanor
Remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash, $100,000 bond, $150,000 partially secured bond and ordered to appear in Montebello Village Court on April 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
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.
Stony Point Ambulance Corps Joined North Rockland for Their No Empty Chair Campaign
Stony Point Police Department is Participating in The No Empty Chair Campaign April 21 – 25th
Town of Ramapo Police Department is Participating in The No Empty Chair Campaign April 21 – 25th
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