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Driver in Thiells Mt Ivy Road Hit & Run ID’d, Facing Multiple Charges

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HAVERSTRAW, NY – The Town of Haverstraw Detective Bureau concluded its investigation into the fatal hit and run motor vehicle accident that occurred on Thiells Mt Ivy Road during the early morning hours of January 26, 2024. It was concluded that the victim was struck by 2 vehicles. One vehicle stopped at the scene and called 911 reporting the incident and requested medical personnel to the scene. The other vehicle fled that scene southbound on Thiells Mt Ivy Road. The investigation was able to identify the second vehicle by specific vehicle parts recovered at the scene and the driver was identified as Rosana PelaezDipaolo 25 years old of Pomona, NY.

PelaezDipaolo was arraigned on the below listed charges in the Town of Haverstraw Justice Court and Released on her own Recognizance.

VTL 600 (2(a)) Leaving the scene of an accident – Involving a Death D-Felony
VTL 511 (3(a)(3)) Aggravated Unlicensed Operator 1st – Permanent Revocation E-Felony VTL 1198 Circumvent an interlock device – U-Misdemeanor
VTL 511 (2(a)(4)) Aggravated Unlicensed Operator 2nd – Suspensions A-Misdemeanor

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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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