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Double Homicide Investigation Underway After Two Women Found with Fatal Injuries in Spring Valley Apartment

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On Saturday, February 15th at about 8:30 PM the Spring Valley Police Department received a call for service to check on the welfare of a subject at 4 Gesner Dr. When officers arrived, they discovered two female victims inside the apartment, both with significant head injuries. One was pronounced deceased at the scene and the other was transported to Westchester Medical Center where she succumbed to her injuries. Sunday evening, less than 24 hours later, nineteen-year-old, Alan Aba (also known as Alena Aba) of Westwood, New Jersey, was arrested, charged and arraigned on one count of Murder in the first degree (Penal Law 125.27) before the Honorable Judge Sweet and remanded to RCJ. The investigation revealed that this was an isolated incident with the parties known to each other and there is no continuing threat to the public. There were no firearms involved, despite earlier posts and reports. The Spring Valley Police Department would like to thank the Rockland County Sheriff’s Department, Rockland County Computer Crimes, Rockland County B.C.I., the Suffern Police Department, the Haverstraw Police Department, the New York State Police, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department, the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office, Spring Hill Ambulance Corp., and the Rockland Paramedics. Even though an arrest has been made the Spring Valley Police Department is still asking anyone with information to call us at 845-356-7400 or email us at Tips@VillageSpringValley.org

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Haverstraw Man Arrested in Manny Lopez Baseball Field Burglary

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August 27, 2026

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A 39-year-old Haverstraw man has been arrested in connection with a burglary at the Manny Lopez Baseball Field, according to the Haverstraw Police Department.

Police said officers responded to the Village of Haverstraw property on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, following a report of a burglary.

During the investigation, officers determined that an unknown individual had unlawfully entered a building on the property and stolen two pieces of power equipment.

Following the investigation, police identified a suspect in connection with the burglary.

On Wednesday, Aug. 26, police arrested Robert Hernandez, 39, of Haverstraw, and charged him with burglary in the third degree and grand larceny in the fourth degree.

Hernandez was arraigned in Village of Haverstraw Justice Court and remanded to the Rockland County Correctional Facility.

The charges are allegations. A criminal complaint is merely an accusation, and all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Pomona Man Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Alert Leads Police to Narcotics Investigation

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August 13, 2026

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A stolen vehicle alert led Haverstraw police to a 49-year-old Pomona man who authorities say was found with a large quantity of narcotics.

According to the Haverstraw Police Department, officers were alerted Tuesday, Aug. 11, after a license plate reader notification indicated that a stolen vehicle was entering the Village of Haverstraw.

Police later located the vehicle in Pomona and took the occupant into custody without incident.

The suspect was identified as Diamond Dickerson, 49, of Pomona.

During the investigation, police said Dickerson was found in possession of a large quantity of narcotics.

Dickerson was charged with:

  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree — Narcotic Drug with Intent to Sell, a Class B felony
  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree — Narcotic Drug/Stimulant with Intent to Sell, a Class B felony
  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree, a Class C felony
  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree with Intent to Sell, a Class D felony
  • Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree — Motor Vehicle, a Class E felony
  • Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fifth Degree, a Class A misdemeanor

Dickerson was transported to the Haverstraw Police Department for processing before being arraigned in West Haverstraw Village Justice Court.

He was remanded to the Rockland County Correctional Facility.

The Haverstraw Police Department said the investigation was conducted with assistance from the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Rockland County Intelligence Center.

The charges are allegations. A criminal complaint is not proof of guilt, and Dickerson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

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