Crime

Garnerville Man Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping in Haverstraw Attack

Published

2 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

Spring Valley Man Arrested After Body Found in Parking Lot, Ramapo Police Say

Published

3 days ago

April 21, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. — The Town of Ramapo Police Department has arrested a man following the discovery of a body in a parking lot Saturday morning.

Officers responded around 7:15 a.m. on April 18 to 18 Park Avenue in the South Spring Valley section of Ramapo. They found a 30-year-old man’s body beneath a parked pickup truck.

Police said the parked vehicle was not involved.

Investigators from the department’s Investigations Unit and Crash Investigation Unit launched a joint investigation. They reviewed surveillance footage, conducted interviews, and collected evidence.

Later that day, officers identified and located a suspect vehicle in Chestnut Ridge.

Police arrested Manuel Milton Yantalema Parco, 36, of Spring Valley.

He is charged with:

Leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death (D felony)
Concealment of a human corpse (E felony)
Tampering with physical evidence (E felony)

Police say the incident happened during the early morning hours. Investigators believe the victim was struck by a vehicle and dragged.

According to authorities, the suspect then drove into the parking lot. The victim was removed from the vehicle and placed beneath a parked pickup truck.

The defendant was arraigned in Ramapo Justice Court. Bail was set at $500,000 cash, $1,000,000 bond, or $2,500,000 partially secured bond.

He was remanded to the Rockland County Jail and is awaiting a future court appearance.

Police said the incident appears to be isolated. There is no ongoing threat to the public.

Crime

Attempted Murder Arrest After Barbershop Shooting in Ramapo; Suspect in Custody

Published

5 days ago

April 18, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Police in Ramapo have arrested a suspect in connection with a late-night shooting that left a man seriously injured.

According to the Ramapo Police Department, officers responded around 10:30 p.m. on April 17, 2026, to reports of gunfire at Veloz Barbershop. When officers arrived, they found a 59-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

Emergency responders from Rockland Paramedics and Spring Hill Ambulance treated the victim at the scene before transporting him to Westchester Medical Center. Officials said he is currently listed in stable condition.

Authorities said the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle but was later located by a patrol unit from the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office near 150 West Eckerson Road. Responding Ramapo officers took the 50-year-old man into custody without incident.

The Spring Valley Police Department and New York State Police assisted at the scene. Investigators later recovered both the vehicle believed to have been used in the incident and the firearm at a separate location, with help from the Rockland County Sheriff’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

The suspect has been charged with attempted murder in the second degree, assault in the first degree, reckless endangerment in the first degree, and criminal use of a firearm. He was arraigned before Judge Silva, who set bail at $750,000 cash, $900,000 bond, or $1,000,000 partially secured bond. The defendant was remanded to the Rockland County Jail pending a future court appearance.

Police said the shooting appears to be an isolated incident and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.