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Haverstraw Man Arrested In Connection With West Haverstraw Business Burglary

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The Haverstraw Police Department announces the arrest of Brawian Olivero Duran (22) of Haverstraw, New York in connection with a burglary of a West Haverstraw business that occurred in August 2024.
The defendant was charged with burglary 3rd degree (Class D Felony), grand larceny 3rd degree (Class D Felony), and criminal mischief 3rd degree (Class E Felony).
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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NYS Police Traffic Stop on NYS Thruway in Rockland County Leads to Drug Seizure

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ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – On February 28, 2025, New York State Troopers from Troop T, SP Tarrytown, participating in the Rockland County Violent Crime Suppression Detail, arrested a Rensselaer and Bronx man for possession of a large quantity of narcotics with intent to sell on Interstate 87 in the Town of Ramapo.

At approximately 8:26 p.m., the Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a 2019 Honda Pilot for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law on the New York State Thruway. The Troopers identified the driver as Robert Morales, age 57, of Rensselaer, and his passenger as Irving Prado, age 51, of the Bronx.

A subsequent investigation ensued. K-9 Odin was deployed and alerted on the vehicle. A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted, which resulted in approximately 48.5 grams of Fentanyl and approximately 56 grams of Crack Cocaine being seized as evidence.

Both were arrested and charged with two counts of violating sections 220.16 subsection 12 (Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd, Possession Narcotic Drug Weight ½ Oz or More) and 220.16 subsection 1 (Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd , Intent to Sell) both class B felonies of the penal law.

The suspects were arraigned before the Honorable Judge Michael Bongiorno in Clarkstown town court and ordered held at the Rockland County Jail. They are scheduled to reappear in Ramapo town court on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

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Haverstraw Police Department Makes Additional Arrests In Garnerville Larceny Investigation

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February 28, 2025

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The Haverstraw Police Department continues to make significant progress in its ongoing investigation into a series of larcenies from vehicles in the Garnerville area. Last evening, officers apprehended two more individuals in connection with these crimes. Miciah Cozart, 19, and Rinoe Mitchell, 19, were taken into custody and face multiple counts of grand larceny and petit larceny.
In addition to the larceny charges, Miciah Cozart was found to have two outstanding warrants for criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree and grand larceny in the fourth degree. Cozart also faces new charges, including attempted burglary in the second degree, resisting arrest, and obstructing governmental administration.
Cozart was arraigned in the Village of Haverstraw Justice Court, with bail set at $25,000 cash, $50,000 bond, or $75,000 partially secured bond. Mitchell was released on an appearance ticket.
“Our department is doing great work every day making sure that individuals committing crimes in our area are brought to justice,” said Chief John J. Gould Jr. “We will not rest until the job is done.”
The Haverstraw Police Department’s investigation remains active, and further information will be released as it becomes available.
It should be noted that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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