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Haverstraw Police Announce Arrest Following Undercover Investigation at Local Spa

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Haverstraw, NY — Following community complaints regarding alleged prostitution, the Haverstraw Police Department, in collaboration with the New York State Police, conducted an undercover investigation at Solace Springs Spa, located at 242 N. Route 9W, Unit F, Haverstraw, New York.

This operation marks the second arrest this year resulting from an investigation at the same location.

As a result of the most recent operation, Xiaona Wang, 49, of Haverstraw, NY, was arrested and charged with the following offenses:

  • Unauthorized Practice of a Profession (Class E Felony)

  • Prostitution (Class B Misdemeanor)

It is alleged that the defendant solicited an undercover investigator for sexual acts in exchange for payment and performed a massage without a valid New York State massage therapy license.

Personnel from the Haverstraw Police Department assigned to the Rockland County Intelligence Center and the FBI–Westchester Safe Streets Task Force assisted in the operation, providing additional resources and support to collaborating law enforcement agencies.

Due to repeated violations, the Village of Haverstraw Building Department has once again revoked the Certificate of Occupancy for Solace Springs Spa, effectively closing the business.

This follows a similar investigation conducted on March 21, 2025, when a 45-year-old female from Queens, NY, was arrested at the same location and charged with Prostitution and Unauthorized Practice of a Profession after allegedly offering sexual acts for payment and performing unlicensed massage services.

The Haverstraw Police Department remains committed to addressing community complaints and working in partnership with law enforcement agencies to uphold public safety and professional standards within the community.

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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Haverstraw Man Arrested in Manny Lopez Baseball Field Burglary

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August 27, 2026

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A 39-year-old Haverstraw man has been arrested in connection with a burglary at the Manny Lopez Baseball Field, according to the Haverstraw Police Department.

Police said officers responded to the Village of Haverstraw property on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, following a report of a burglary.

During the investigation, officers determined that an unknown individual had unlawfully entered a building on the property and stolen two pieces of power equipment.

Following the investigation, police identified a suspect in connection with the burglary.

On Wednesday, Aug. 26, police arrested Robert Hernandez, 39, of Haverstraw, and charged him with burglary in the third degree and grand larceny in the fourth degree.

Hernandez was arraigned in Village of Haverstraw Justice Court and remanded to the Rockland County Correctional Facility.

The charges are allegations. A criminal complaint is merely an accusation, and all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Pomona Man Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Alert Leads Police to Narcotics Investigation

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August 13, 2026

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A stolen vehicle alert led Haverstraw police to a 49-year-old Pomona man who authorities say was found with a large quantity of narcotics.

According to the Haverstraw Police Department, officers were alerted Tuesday, Aug. 11, after a license plate reader notification indicated that a stolen vehicle was entering the Village of Haverstraw.

Police later located the vehicle in Pomona and took the occupant into custody without incident.

The suspect was identified as Diamond Dickerson, 49, of Pomona.

During the investigation, police said Dickerson was found in possession of a large quantity of narcotics.

Dickerson was charged with:

  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree — Narcotic Drug with Intent to Sell, a Class B felony
  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree — Narcotic Drug/Stimulant with Intent to Sell, a Class B felony
  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree, a Class C felony
  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree with Intent to Sell, a Class D felony
  • Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree — Motor Vehicle, a Class E felony
  • Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fifth Degree, a Class A misdemeanor

Dickerson was transported to the Haverstraw Police Department for processing before being arraigned in West Haverstraw Village Justice Court.

He was remanded to the Rockland County Correctional Facility.

The Haverstraw Police Department said the investigation was conducted with assistance from the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Rockland County Intelligence Center.

The charges are allegations. A criminal complaint is not proof of guilt, and Dickerson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

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