Crime

David Gilbert, Brink’s Getaway Driver Granted Parole

Published

5 years ago

October 26, 2021

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.

REACTIONS

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

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.