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David Gilbert, Brink’s Getaway Driver Granted Parole

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Breaking News: David Gilbert, one of the last of the Brinks defendants in state prison, has been granted parole, according to the state Board of Parole.

Gilbert, who was the getaway driver was serving 75 years to life for taking part in the robbery and shootout at the Nanuet Mall in 1981, which killed Nyack Sgt. Edward O’Grady, Nyack Police Officer Waverly Brown and Brinks Guard Peter Paige.

The Parole Board’s decision means Gilbert will be released from an upstate prison no later than Nov. 30.

The Brink’s Robbery, 40 years ago forever changed Rockland County. We quote Diane O’Grady, the widow of Nyack Sgt. Edward O’Grady, “San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin says he can’t wait to hug his father, my son too would like his father, but he will never have that opportunity.”

A truly tragic day for the county of Rockland. We will never forget Nyack Sgt. Edward O’Grady, Nyack Police Officer Waverly Brown and Brinks Guard Peter Paige.

 

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Ed Day

Today’s ruling by the New York State Parole Board is a cruel and unjust slap in the face to the families of Sergeant Edward O’Grady, Officer Waverly “Chipper” Brown and Brinks guard Peter Paige as well as the people of Rockland County. Especially given the fact that only days ago Rockland held our annual ceremony commemorating the lives of those that David Gilbert was convicted of killing 40 years ago.

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo and the Parole Board should be ashamed for allowing this domestic terrorist to walk free on our streets. There’s no reason that David Gilbert should not have to face the full consequences of his heinous crimes, no matter how much time has passed.

Assemblyman Mike Lawler

“Not even one week after the 40th Anniversary of the Brink’s Robbery, the New York State Parole Board decided to grant parole to Domestic Terrorist and cop-killer David Gilbert. It’s an absolute abomination and an unforgivable slap in the face to law enforcement and the families of Edward O’Grady, Waverly Brown, and Peter Paige.
“Tina Stanford and the entire Parole Board should resign immediately in disgrace. It’s emphatically clear that they no longer care about the families of crime victims, and are more concerned about being ‘woke’ and doing the bidding of the progressive Democrats destroying our state. Shame on them, shame on disgraced former Governor Cuomo for commuting Gilbert’s sentence, and shame on the unabashed San Francisco District Attorney whose ‘advocacy’ has led to this.
“David Gilbert was part of a terrorist group that assassinated 2 police officers and a Brink’s security guard in one of the most heinous domestic terror attacks in New York State. He belongs in jail for the rest of his life.
“My heart breaks for the families and our community.
“In the coming weeks, I will be introducing legislation to change the makeup of the Parole Board, limit the powers of the Governor, and ensure that cop-killers remain in prison, where they belong, for the rest of their lives. It is my hope that New Yorkers react accordingly and vote these ‘woke’ politicians out of office next November — it is the only way to stop this insanity.”
Photo credit Chesa Boudin/Times Union

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Three Arrested After Loaded Gun Recovered During West Haverstraw Traffic Stop

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Three Rockland County men were arrested early Sunday after Haverstraw police allegedly recovered a loaded firearm during a traffic stop in the Village of West Haverstraw.

According to the Haverstraw Police Department, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 9W at approximately 12:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 26, after observing a traffic violation.

During the investigation, officers allegedly discovered that the vehicle’s three occupants were in illegal possession of a loaded firearm. The occupants were taken into custody without incident and transported to the Haverstraw Police Department for further investigation.

Police identified the suspects as Tyler Riddle, 22, of Garnerville; Jaydan Lagredelle, 24, of Nanuet; and Daniel Lans, 23, of Spring Valley.

Each was charged with:

  • Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a Class C felony;
  • Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree (Ammunition Feeding Device), a Class D felony; and
  • Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree, a Class A misdemeanor.

The three defendants were arraigned in the Village of West Haverstraw Justice Court and released on their own recognizance pending future court proceedings.

The Haverstraw Police Department said the investigation was assisted by the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

As with all criminal cases, the charges are allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Five Arrested in Rockland County ICAC Online Child Exploitation Investigation

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Five people have been arrested following a multiagency Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) operation targeting individuals accused of attempting to sexually exploit minors online, the New York State Police announced.

The investigation, conducted over several days in June, used undercover investigators and cyber investigative techniques to identify suspects who allegedly communicated online with individuals they believed were children and attempted to arrange in-person meetings for illegal sexual activity.

The operation involved the New York State Police, Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, Town of Ramapo Police Department, Rockland County Intelligence Center, FBI Rye Safe Streets Task Force, and New York State Intelligence Center.

Authorities said the suspects face felony and misdemeanor charges, and investigators are continuing to review digital evidence for possible additional victims or offenses.

Officials credited the coordinated effort among law enforcement agencies for helping identify and arrest individuals before they could harm children, emphasizing that protecting children remains a top priority.

Arrested Individuals:

Oleksandr Vershok, 36, Brooklyn, New York

Charged with:

  • Attempted Rape in the Second Degree (Class E Felony)
  • Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class B Misdemeanor)

On June 12, 2026, Vershok was arraigned in the Town of Ramapo Court before the Honorable Alejandra Silva and remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash bail, $100,000 bond, or a $150,000 partially secured bond.

Anthony J. Kamycki, 36, Ronkonkoma, New York

Charged with:

  • Attempted Rape in the Second Degree (Class E Felony)
  • Attempted Disseminating Indecent Materials to a Minor in the First Degree (Class E Felony)
  • Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class B Misdemeanor)

On June 12, 2026, Kamycki was arraigned in the Town of Ramapo Court before the Honorable Alejandra Silva and remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash bail, $100,000 bond, or a $150,000 partially secured bond.

Ritchy D. Mercure, 24, Spring Valley, New York

Charged with:

  • Attempted Rape in the Second Degree (Class E Felony)
  • Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class B Misdemeanor)

On June 13, 2026, Mercure was arraigned in the Town of Ramapo Court before the Honorable Alejandra Silva and remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash bail, $100,000 bond, or a $150,000 partially secured bond.

Alex Garrett, 26, Secaucus, New Jersey

Charged with:

  • Two Counts of Attempted Rape in the Second Degree (Class E Felony)
  • Attempted Unlawful Dealing with a Child in the First Degree (Class B Misdemeanor)
  • Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class B Misdemeanor)

On June 13, 2026, Garrett was arraigned in the Town of Ramapo Court before the Honorable Alejandra Silva and remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash bail, $100,000 bond, or a $150,000 partially secured bond.

Bryan J. Wylong, 24, Poughkeepsie, New York

Charged with:

  • Three Counts of Attempted Rape in the Second Degree (Class E Felony)
  • Attempted Disseminating Indecent Materials to a Minor in the First Degree (Class E Felony)
  • Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class B Misdemeanor)

On June 23, 2026, Wylong was arraigned at the Orange County Centralized Arraignment before the Honorable Karen A. Amundson and remanded to the Orange County Jail in lieu of $7,500 cash bail, $15,000 bond, or a $30,000 partially secured bond.

The New York State Police emphasize that these arrests are merely accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Anyone who may have information related to these individuals or who believes they may have been a victim is encouraged to contact the New York State Police Troop F Headquarters at (845) 344-5300.

The New York State Police remain committed, alongside our local, county, state, and federal law enforcement partners, to identifying individuals who exploit children online, protecting vulnerable victims, and holding offenders accountable.

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