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Former Haverstraw Resident Arraigned on Murder Charges in Connection with Nyack Homicide

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NYACK, NY – Jason Jabouin, formerly of West Haverstaw has been arraigned on murder (2nd) charges in connection with the May 22nd shooting death of Ryan Franklin in the Village of Nyack, NY. He is also charged with Robbery 1st and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd.

Jason Jabouin was transported back to Orangetown last night from Hartford County, Maryland, after waiving extradition, to face a Judge in the homicide of Ryan Franklin in the Village of Nyack on May 22,2020. The defendant was arraigned virtually in the Orangetown Justice Court by the Honorable Richard Finning last night at approximately 7:30 pm and remanded to the Rockland County Jail without bail.

The defendant was charged with Murder in the Second Degree, Robbery in the First Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree. He has a Preliminary Hearing scheduled on Tuesday June 9th at 11:00 am in Rockland County Court.

District Attorney Tom Walsh said, “I commend the hard work and dedication of the men and women of the Orangetown Police Department in apprehending Jason Jabouin for the killing of Ryan Franklin. We remember the victim and our sympathies go out to his family and friends. Rest assured, justice will be served, and we will ensure that the safety and security of Rockland County remains my office’s top priority. Our community can’t allow the senseless killing of a young man to become commonplace. We should not, and will not, stand for that.”

Chief Assistant District Attorney Patrick Frawley and First Assistant District Attorney Dominic Crispino represented the people at arraignment and will prosecute the case against Jason Jabouin.

“The determination and skill of Orangetown Police Department detectives, officers and our law enforcement partners in seeking justice for Mr. Franklin and his family was shown throughout this investigation,” said Orangetown Police Chief Donald Butterworth. “We will continue to work closely with the Rockland County District Attorney in the prosecution of the perpetrator of this violent criminal act. The Orangetown Police Department remains committed to serving all people who live, work or visit our community.”

Video from the Scene of the Crime

“On behalf of the Town Board, I want to thank the Orangetown Police Department and our officers for their hard work and dedication in bringing swift justice for Mr. Franklin and his family, and ensuring the safety of our residents,” said Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny.

Nyack Mayor Don Hammond said, ” We want to thank Chief Butterworth and the Orangetown Police Department for their efforts to keep our village safe. The excellent police work and investigation with other law enforcement entities is a demonstration of their commitment to serving our community.”

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Haverstraw Police Arrest Suspect in Connection with Residential Burglary

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April 1, 2025

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On March 31, 2025, the Haverstraw Police Department located and arrested Carlos Sepulveda, 43, of West Haverstraw, New York, in connection with a residential burglary that recently occurred. Mr. Sepulveda was identified as the suspect depicted in a circulated image related to the incident.
The arrest stemmed from an investigation into a reported incident where a suspect allegedly entered a residence and stole a package.
Mr. Sepulveda has been charged with the following:
Burglary 2nd Degree (Class C Felony)
Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree (Class B Misdemeanor)
Petit Larceny (Class A Misdemeanor)
Following his arrest, Mr. Sepulveda was arraigned in Clarkstown Justice Court. He was subsequently remanded to the Rockland County Correctional Facility.

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Rockland County Court Rejects Convicted Murderer’s Eighth Attempt To Vacate Conviction

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March 27, 2025

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Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh, II, announced today that, in a decision issued on March 25, 2025, Rockland County Court Judge Kevin F. Russo rejected the latest attempt by convicted murderer Amer Zada to have his conviction vacated. The court noted that this motion is the eighth time Zada has sought to reverse or vacate his conviction.
In 1980, Zada was convicted of the murder of seventeen-year-old Shirley Smith in a Village of Nyack parking lot. He was also convicted of Attempted Sodomy in the First Degree and Aggravated Sexual Abuse as a result of his attack on Ms. Smith. At his trial, Zada was represented by William Kunstler, a world-renowned defense attorney who had gained notoriety for successfully defending many high profile and controversial clients.
In its decision, the court described the defendant’s current motion as being largely based on Zada’s claim that certain documents were not turned over to him prior to trial.
“The court found that Zada had failed to adequately establish this speculative claim as he provided no direct evidence that he had never received the documents. I would like to commend Executive Assistant District Attorney James Dolan for his dedication and professionalism representing the Office in this proceeding.” said District Attorney Tom Walsh.
The court also found that, even assuming that the documents had not been turned over, they were of little importance in the case against Zada and none of them were exculpatory within the meaning of the law. In addition, the court found that Zada’s motion to vacate his conviction raised only minor inconsistencies in the case against him, most of which were thoroughly explored by Mr. Kunstler during the trial. In conclusion, the court found that Zada had not offered anything to justify vacating his conviction.

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