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Inmate At Rockland County Jail Pleads Guilty To Assaulting Corrections Officer

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Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced today that Shaquille Gage, 21, of Spring Valley, New York has pleaded guilty to one count of Assault in the Second Degree for injuring a Rockland County Corrections Officer while the defendant was confined in the Rockland County Jail before the Honorable Kevin Russo on May 9, 2024.
On April 7, 2024, the defendant refused to comply with multiple verbal instructions given to him by Rockland County Corrections Officers. He became aggressive towards the corrections officers and punched one in the face. There were two separate struggles during which the defendant continued to resist corrections officers. As a result of these struggles, a Rockland County Corrections Officer was injured. The officer was treated for his injuries at a local hospital.
District Attorney Tom Walsh said, “The conduct of the defendant in this case is unacceptable and caused injuries to a corrections officer. Everyday corrections officers across the country play a vital role in our justice system, from helping rehabilitate prisoners to keeping them safe.”
Gage currently remains incarcerated in the Rockland County Jail pending sentencing, which is scheduled for July 10, 2024. The defendant will be sentenced to 3 years in state prison. Senior Assistant District Attorney Emily McNiff prosecuted the case.

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Traffic Stop Turns Violent; Two Ramapo Officers Hurt

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Two Ramapo Police Officers Injured During Violent Arrest

Ramapo, NY — Two Town of Ramapo Police Officers were injured Thursday evening during a traffic stop that escalated into a violent arrest. The incident occurred after officers pulled over a 27-year-old man from Nanuet, NY, for a traffic violation.

Police say the suspect had a suspended license, a bench warrant from New Hempstead, and an arrest warrant from the Town of Clarkstown. When officers attempted to arrest him, he allegedly resisted violently, injuring both officers.

The suspect was ultimately subdued and taken into custody. He is now facing multiple charges, including felony assault in the second degree, and is being processed at Ramapo Police Headquarters.

The officers are being treated at a local hospital for their injuries.

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Firearm and Narcotics Seized During Hillcrest Traffic Stop; Spring Valley Woman Arrested

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During a midnight patrol on July 4, 2025, officers in the Hillcrest area initiated a traffic stop after observing a vehicle with multiple violations, including inoperable lights and a suspended registration.

Upon further investigation, officers discovered a .25-caliber handgun, suspected crack cocaine, and various items of drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. The driver, a 46-year-old female resident of Spring Valley, was taken into custody at the scene.

She has been charged with the following offenses:

  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance

  • Criminal Possession of a Weapon

  • Multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law Violations

The suspect was arraigned and released on her own recognizance, in accordance with current legal guidelines. She is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

This arrest highlights our continued commitment to maintaining public safety and enforcing the law. We commend the officers involved for their vigilance and professionalism in helping keep our community safe.

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