Crime

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

Published

2 weeks ago

March 29, 2026

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.

Crime

Haverstraw Police Recover Stolen Packages in Ongoing Theft Investigation

Published

3 days ago

April 12, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

The Haverstraw Police Department is actively investigating a series of package thefts reported across multiple buildings within a residential complex in the Village of Haverstraw.

Through the course of the investigation, officers identified a suspect and a residence believed to be connected to the thefts. On April 10, 2026, Haverstraw Police executed a search warrant at the location, where they recovered multiple stolen packages belonging to residents of the complex.

The suspect has been identified as a 35-year-old male from Haverstraw, New York. His name is being withheld at this time, as charges are pending and the investigation remains ongoing.

The Haverstraw Police Department was assisted by the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office in the execution of the warrant.

This remains an active investigation. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Haverstraw Police Department.

Crime

UPDATE: Ramapo DWI Arrest – Driver Charged Under Leandra’s Law After Attempted Escape

Published

2 weeks ago

April 4, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Incident Update:

The defendant was arraigned before the Village of Airmont Justice at 11:30 a.m. and released on his own recognizance. He is scheduled to appear in the Village of Airmont Court on April 16, 2026.

Updated Charges:

The driver, a 24-year-old resident of Montebello, has been charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). It was determined that the passenger in the vehicle was only 15 years old, resulting in an additional charge under Leandra’s Law.

The defendant also faces the following charges:
• Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle (license suspended six times on two separate dates)
• Obstructing Governmental Administration
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child

Original Incident:

A proactive Ramapo police officer observed two individuals passed out inside a taxi at a shopping center on Route 59 and Brookside Avenue.

Upon approaching the vehicle, the driver suddenly put the taxi in drive and attempted to flee, driving over a curb toward the state highway. The officer quickly intervened and brought the situation under control despite resistance. Additional units responded to assist.

This incident highlights the vigilance and swift response of Ramapo officers in protecting the community.

It should be noted that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.