Crime

Garnerville Man Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping in Haverstraw Attack

Published

3 months ago

March 5, 2026

HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. — A Garnerville man has pleaded guilty to kidnapping in connection with a violent attack on a woman last year in the Village of Haverstraw, authorities announced.

The Haverstraw Police Department said Eduardo Hernandez, 49, of Garnerville, pleaded guilty to Kidnapping in the Second Degree on March 4, 2026, in Rockland County Court before Judge Kevin F. Russo.

Prosecutors said Hernandez is expected to be sentenced to 14 years in New York State prison. Sentencing is scheduled for June 3, 2026.

Attack Outside Haverstraw Home

Authorities said the charges stem from an incident that occurred on September 14, 2025, at approximately 5:25 p.m. outside a residence in the Haverstraw.

According to investigators, Hernandez allegedly attacked a woman, grabbing her by the neck and holding a screwdriver to her throat while threatening to use deadly force as he attempted to abduct her.

Police said the victim fought back and was able to escape the attacker before calling for help.

Witnesses at the scene saw the suspect flee in a vehicle and were able to provide police with the license plate number, which helped investigators quickly identify the suspect.

Arrest in Stony Point

During the investigation, officers located the suspect vehicle the following morning.

Police conducted a traffic stop at approximately 9:15 a.m. on September 15 in Stony Point.

Hernandez fled on foot but was quickly apprehended by officers and transported to the Haverstraw Police Department for processing.

The investigation was conducted by the Haverstraw Police Department with assistance from the Stony Point Police Department and the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office.

Prior Violent Convictions

Authorities said Hernandez has a significant criminal history involving violent offenses against women.

He was released from New York State prison on March 15, 2022, after serving 19 years for multiple felony convictions, including Rape in the First Degree and Kidnapping in the Second Degree, stemming from incidents that occurred in Haverstraw in 2002 and 2004.

Police Praise Victim and Witnesses

The Haverstraw Police Department commended the victim for her bravery during the attack and credited witnesses who provided critical information that led to Hernandez’s quick identification and arrest.

Crime

Two Arrested in Orangetown Package Scam Involving $43K in Fraud Losses

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3 weeks ago

May 1, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

ORANGETOWN, N.Y. — Detectives with the Orangetown Police Department arrested two men after intercepting a suspected fraud scheme that funneled tens of thousands of dollars in cash to a vacant residence in Tappan, authorities said.

Police said the investigation began on April 28, 2026, when a man from Utah reported that his wife had been scammed out of $6,700 through a bank account scheme. Authorities determined the money had been sent via a package delivery service to an unoccupied home in the Tappan section of Town of Orangetown.

Detectives conducting surveillance observed two individuals retrieve three packages from the residence before attempting to leave the area. Officers stopped the pair and recovered the parcels, which investigators say were tied to three separate fraud cases across the country.

According to police:

One package contained $6,700 linked to a bank scam involving a victim in Utah
A second package contained $12,500 connected to a computer virus scam targeting a victim in Illinois
A third package contained $24,500 associated with an FBI impersonation and identity theft scam involving a victim in Colorado

Authorities identified the suspects as Tian Quan Xie, 20, of Brooklyn, and Wei Ping Sun, 39, of Queens. Both were charged with third-degree grand larceny and fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, each classified as felonies under New York law.

The suspects were arraigned in Orangetown Justice Court and released pending a return court date of May 18, 2026.

The Orangetown Police Department’s Detective Bureau credited the Rockland County Intelligence Unit for its assistance in the investigation.

Crime

Article Update : Spring Valley Man Charged After Haverstraw Officer Struck by Vehicle

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3 weeks ago

April 29, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Authorities have identified and charged a suspect in connection with an incident in which a police officer was struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop in the Village of Haverstraw.

According to the Town of Haverstraw Police Department, Peter Theus, 34, of Spring Valley, has been charged with second-degree assault, third-degree unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, and second-degree obstructing governmental administration.

Police said Theus was arraigned in the Village of Haverstraw Justice Court and remanded to the Rockland County Correctional Facility in lieu of bail set at $100,000 cash, $200,000 bond, or $300,000 partially secured bond.

The charges stem from a traffic stop incident in which an officer was struck by a fleeing vehicle. The injured officer was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Officials emphasized that the charges are accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.