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Garnerville Man Arrested On Drugs And Weapons Charges

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The Haverstraw Police Department announces the arrest of Kevin Reyes (24) of Garnerville, NY.
Haverstraw Police Department personnel observed the defendant in the Village of Haverstraw. The defendant was known to have an active bench warrant for his arrest. The defendant was taken into custody and found to be in possession of a loaded firearm and a controlled substance.
The defendant was charged with criminal possession of a weapon 2nd degree : loaded firearm (Class C Felony), criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th degree (Class A Misdemeanor) in addition to the bench warrant for criminal contempt 2nd degree (Class A Misdemeanor).
The defendant was arraigned in the Village of Haverstraw Justice Court where he was remanded to the Rockland County Correctional Facility in lieu of bail in the amount of $80,000 cash / $150,000 bond / $150,000 partially secure bond.
It should be noted that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Ramapo Police Participate in Countywide Gun Buyback Initiative

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The Rockland County Sheriff’s Office hosted a successful Gun Buyback Event, and the Ramapo Police Department was proud to participate in this collaborative community safety initiative alongside the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, the Spring Valley Police Department, and the New York State Police.

Together, agencies collected a total of 19 firearms, including 11 handguns, 3 assault rifles, and 5 long guns.

Every firearm voluntarily surrendered represents one less opportunity for a weapon to be lost, stolen, misused, or involved in a tragedy. Gun buyback programs play an important role in reducing the number of unwanted firearms in our communities and promoting public safety.

The Ramapo Police Department is proud to support these efforts and remains committed to working with our law enforcement partners to help build a safer community for all.

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Clarkstown Police Department Promotes Kevin McCahey to Sergeant

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The Clarkstown Police Department has announced the promotion of Kevin McCahey to the rank of Sergeant.

McCahey began his law enforcement career with the New York City Police Department in January 2015 before joining the Clarkstown Police Department in 2018.

During his tenure in Clarkstown, McCahey has served as a member of the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT), a field training officer, and a drill instructor at the police academy. His experience and leadership have played an important role in training and mentoring fellow officers.

As Sergeant, McCahey will be assigned to the Patrol Division, where he will continue serving and protecting the Clarkstown community.

Department officials congratulated Sgt. McCahey on his well-deserved promotion and wished him continued success in his new role.

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