HAVERSTRAW, NY – The Town of Haverstraw Police Department announced the passing of the departments first K-9, Chase.
Chase was partnered with Detective Greg Gaynor from 2011 until his final shift on October 24, 2019. Chase passed away peacefully on October 27, 2019.
Chase was an exceptional partner to Detective Gaynor and as asset to the Town of Haverstraw and Rockland County community during his years of service. On numerous occasions K-9 Chase worked to track and locate wanted or fleeing suspects as well as being instrumental in locating illegal narcotics alongside Detective Gaynor.
Although large and fierce, Chase was loyal and obedient and was a staple at community policing events where his skills and obedience would amaze the community.
“K-9 Officer Chase will be sorely missed by not only Detective Gaynor, but by the the Town of Haverstraw Police Department and the entire law enforcement community, Haverstraw Town Board and the residents of the Town of Haverstraw. Rest in Peace.” via Haverstraw PD facebook post.
Today at approximately 11:10am, Haverstraw Police responded to the Minisceongo Creek in the area of Bridge Street in Garnerville for a report of an alligator in the creek.
Haverstraw Police Department personnel assisted in successfully removing the alligator from the water. The Hudson Valley Humane Society of Pomona responded to the scene to take possession and care of the alligator.
Rockland County fire departments deployed units to Greenwood Lake in Orange County last night to help protect structures threatened by the brush fire. Hillcrest, Blauvelt, Pearl River, New City, West Haverstraw, Central Nyack, Nanuet, Piermont, and Suffern responded.
Please keep all the first responders, home owners and residents in your thoughts and prayers.