Crime

Haverstraw taxi driver charged with Leandra’s Law DWI

Published

6 years ago

May 12, 2019

Rockland Report Editor

“Leandra’s Law” DWI Arrest

Rockland County Sheriff Lou Falco announces the May 10, 2019 arrest of Esteves, Moises G, age 36 of Haverstraw, NY.

While working as a driver for America Latina Taxi of Spring Valley, Mr. Esteves was stopped by a Rockland County Sheriff’s Patrol Officer for having a suspended vehicle registration on Pomona Road in the town of Ramapo at approximately 0912 hrs. Upon interviewing Mr. Esteves, he was deemed to be in an intoxicated state. In his vehicle were two 11 year old children.

Mr. Esteves was placed under arrest and charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, with children in the vehicle (Felony), as well as Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 1st (Felony), Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th (Misdemeanor), Endangering The Welfare Of A Child (Misdemeanor) and Operating A Vehicle With A Suspended Registration.

Moises Esteves was arraigned at Town of Ramapo Justice Court and remanded to the Rockland County Jail on $7,500 bail with a return court date of May 14th at 1:00 PM.

* Leandra’s Law is a New York State law making it an automatic felony on the first offense to drive drunk with a person age 15 or younger inside the vehicle, and setting the blood alcohol content, or BAC, at 0.08.

Crime

Haverstraw Police Department Arrests Pomona Man on Weapon and Drug Charges

Published

9 hours ago

April 26, 2025

Rockland Report Admin

Haverstraw, NY – April 26, 2025– On Friday, April 25, 2025, the Haverstraw Police Department arrested Michael Diaz, 28, of Pomona, NY, following a report of a male in possession of a firearm.

Responding to the call in Pomona, patrol units located Diaz and, upon investigation, discovered he was in possession of a loaded firearm and narcotics.

As a result, Diaz was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree: Loaded Firearm (Class C Felony), Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd Degree (Class D Felony), Criminal Possession of a Firearm (Class E Felony), and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree: Narcotic Drug Intent to Sell (Class B Felony), in addition to other narcotics-related charges.

“The swift and professional actions of our officers prevented what could have been a potentially violent encounter. Thanks to their training, tactics, and unwavering commitment to public safety, a loaded firearm and dangerous narcotics were safely removed from our community. Their vigilance and restraint exemplify the highest standards of the Haverstraw Police Department. We are proud of their courage, preparedness, and dedication to protecting the people of Haverstraw” said Chief John Gould Jr.

Diaz was arraigned in the Town of Haverstraw Justice Court where bail was set in the amount of $40,000 cash, $60,000 bond or $75,000 partially secured bond. Diaz was then transported to the Rockland County Correctional Facility.

It is important to note that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation, and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Crime

Stony Point Police Department Needs Your Help in Identifying This Individual

Published

2 weeks ago

April 11, 2025

Rockland Report Admin

Stony Point Police needs your help – this incident occurred on 4/10/25 in the Town of Stony Point, NY and we are asking for your assistance in identifying this individual in regards to a theft investigation. If you have any information, please contact the Stony Point Police at 845-786-2422. Or- if YOU ARE this person – please stop by the Stony Point Police station so we may try to speak with you. Thank you.