Crime

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

Published

4 years ago

June 4, 2020

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.”

Arrest Press Conference

Crime

HPD Announce Arrest Of A Staten Island Man For Burglary Of Pomona Business

Published

2 weeks ago

November 9, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

The Haverstraw Police Department announces the arrest of Jeffrey Reader (33) of Staten Island, New York in connection with a burglary of a Pomona business that occurred in March 2024.

Reader was located and arrested yesterday in Staten Island by the Haverstraw Police Department and transported back to Rockland County where he is charged with Burglary 3rd degree (Class D Felony), Criminal Mischief 4th degree (Class A Misdemeanor) and Petit Larceny (Class A Misdemeanor). Reader was arraigned last evening and remanded into custody of the Rockland County Correctional Facility.

It should be noted that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Crime

Haverstraw Man Sentenced To State Prison Following Jury Trial Conviction On Felony Sexual Abuse Charge

Published

3 weeks ago

November 1, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced today that Elmer Oviedo Sandoval, 47 of Haverstraw, New York was sentenced to six years in state prison following an August 8, 2024, conviction after a Rockland County jury trial on one count of Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the Second Degree (Class D Felony).

From 2016 to 2019, beginning when the victim was nine years old, the defendant subjected her to sexual contact on multiple occasions while she resided in two separate residences within the Town of Ramapo. In 2023, when the victim 16 years old, disclosed the previous abuse by the defendant to her mother and it was reported to the Ramapo Police Department.

District Attorney Tom Walsh said, “Sexual abuse of a minor is a heinous crime, leaving victims with lasting physical, emotional, and psychological effects. I admire the courage of the victim in this case who bravely came forward to tell her story. I commend the thorough and professional prosecution by the Assistant District Attorneys and investigation by the Ramapo Police Department working with the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Special Victims. My Office will continue to work tirelessly to protect and keep innocent children in our community safe.”

On October 29, 2024, the defendant was sentenced by Judge Anne Bianchi to six years in state prison followed by ten years of post-release supervision. Once the defendant is released from prison, he will be required to register as a Sex Offender.

The investigation was conducted by the Town of Ramapo Police Department with assistance from the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Special Victims Unit. Supervising Assistant District Attorney Gerard M. Damiani III and Senior Assistant District Attorney Kaitlin Deluca prosecuted the case.