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Haverstraw Police Arrest Spring Valley Man with Loaded Gun During Traffic Stop

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WEST HAVERSTRAW, NY — A Spring Valley man was arrested on multiple weapon charges following a traffic stop Friday night in West Haverstraw, according to police.

The incident occurred on March 27, 2026, at approximately 9:37 p.m., when officers from the Haverstraw Police Department conducted a traffic stop along Route 9W. During the stop, an investigation revealed that one of the vehicle’s occupants was in possession of a loaded firearm.

The individual was identified as Kamani A. Atterbury, 20, of Spring Valley. He was taken into custody at the scene and transported to Haverstraw Police Headquarters for processing.

Police said Atterbury has been charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a felony involving a loaded firearm; Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, related to a large-capacity ammunition feeding device; and Criminal Possession of a Firearm.

Atterbury was later arraigned in the Village of West Haverstraw Justice Court and released on his own recognizance.

The Haverstraw Police Department was assisted at the scene by the New York State Police and the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities emphasized that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation, and the defendant is 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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