Crime

Live Updates and Reactions to Monsey Stabbing Attack

Published

5 years ago

December 29, 2019

** THIS ARTICLE WILL BE CONSTANTLY UPDATED WITH INFORMATION **

President Donald J. Trump

The anti-Semitic attack in Monsey, New York, on the 7th night of Hanukkah last night is horrific. We must all come together to fight, confront, and eradicate the evil scourge of anti-Semitism. Melania and I wish the victims a quick and full recovery.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) 29 Nollaig 2019

Video of NYPD Arresting Monsey Stabbing Suspect

Governor Cuomo and Rockland Officials Hold Press Conference

38-year-old Grafton Thomas Post Arraignment

Town of Ramapo Police Department

VIDEO OF THE SUSPECTS VEHICLE BEING APPREHENDED IN THE BRONX, NY.

VIDEO of the vehicle driven by the attacker. Note the plate/tag digits. Thank you all who shared our earlier tweet. pic.twitter.com/PGgOhBD3qO

— OJPAC Hudson Valley (@OJPACHV) 29 Nollaig 2019

NYPD OFFICERS DETAIN SUSPECT IN MONSEY STABBING

Last night, a keen eye & quick response by @NYPD32Pct cops led to the apprehension of a suspect wanted in connection with the horrific attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Monsey.

Outstanding work by Officers Radziwon & Mattera. pic.twitter.com/yyZ6sZEOsS

— Commissioner Shea (@NYPDShea) 29 Nollaig 2019

Rockland County Sheriff Lou Falco Blasts NY’s New Criminal Justice Reforms In Front of Gov. Cuomo

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo

New York Attorney General Tish James

I am deeply disturbed by the situation unfolding in Monsey, New York tonight.

There is zero tolerance for acts of hate of any kind and we will continue to monitor this horrific situation.

I stand with the Jewish community tonight and every night.

— NY AG James (@NewYorkStateAG) 29 Nollaig 2019

Rockland County Executive Ed Day

“Violence of any kind will not be tolerated here in Rockland. I stand with the people of this County in condemning this attack and ask all to offer their thoughts, hopes and prayers for a speedy recovery for the victims of this heinous crime. As a former Police Commander, people need to know that law enforcement in Rockland will leave no stone un-turned as they bring those guilty of this crime to swift and severe justice.”

Congresswoman Nita Lowey

I’m horrified by last night’s stabbing in Monsey during a Hanukkah celebration at the home of Rabbi Chaim Leibowitz Rottenberg. We must continue to pray for those injured in last night’s attack and their families.

— Nita Lowey (@NitaLowey) 29 Nollaig 2019

State Senator David Carlucci

“I was shocked and deeply saddened by a horrific and disturbing act of mass violence at a rabbi’s home in Monsey. We have seen an increase in anti-Semitic attacks and heard troubling rhetoric. We must be extremely forceful in our denouncement of such hate or violence. Everyone should be able to worship safely in this country. I stand with the Jewish community in this time of grief and pray for those injured and their families.”

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec

NY stands in solidarity w/the people of Monsey following the heinous attack on the congregants of the Rabbi Rottenberg Shul. Their faith is deep & their hearts are strong. I join them in prayers for the victims & their families, & in resolve to defy & overcome hatred w/ justice.

— Karl Brabenec (@KarlBrabenec) 29 Nollaig 2019

Town of Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht

State Senator James Skoufis

ADL of NY & NJ

Our @bernstein_evan with #Monsey community leader @YossiGestetner and Federation President Steve Gold at the scene of the reported stabbings pic.twitter.com/ICvz2BkaQe

— ADL New York / New Jersey (@ADL_NYNJ) 29 Nollaig 2019

Jewish Federation of Rockland County

Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann

Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski

Suffern Police Chief Clarke Osborn

Clarkstown Councilman Patrick Carroll

Rockland County Legislator Laurie Santulli

Congressional Candidate and Spring Valley Native Mondaire Jones

Clarkstown Police Department

Clarkstown Town Clerk Justin Sweet

Orangetown Police Department

Rockland County Legislature Chairman Toney L. Earl

Assemblyman Colin Schmitt

“I saddened and angered by the horrific anti-Semitic attack that occurred in Rockland County during a Hanukkah Party.

This act of hate and terror that targeted what otherwise should have been a joyous holiday celebration is an attack on our American values and the fabric of our entire community and nation.

Words alone will not repair the damage done by this vile act of hate. We must ensure anti-Semitism is ended and that our Jewish neighbors and all citizens are free to worship without fear or worry. We must use all available resources so that we reach a point where this never happens again, including ensuring that the response to and consequences for these evil acts are swift and substantial.”

Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus

VIDEO FROM THE SCENE

Video via Rockland Buff –

Stabbing In Monsey now A few victims on Forshey Rd By a shul pic.twitter.com/YuYBb5iPUG

— Rockland Buff (@Rockland_Buff) 29 Nollaig 2019

First Responders Arriving On Scene

BREAING: Multiple people stabbed inside Koson Shul in Forshay, a black man entered the Shul and began stabbing people. Hatzolah is on scene. pic.twitter.com/jskUVMGgV2

— Heimishe Media (@HeimisheMedia) 29 Nollaig 2019

Police and Ems Providing Aid

Interviews with Victims and Witnesses

Monsey Stabbing sound from Rockland Video Productions, NY on Vimeo.

Hanukkah Celebrations Continue After Stabbing Attack

Video: Melave Malke now in Forshay Shul after the terrible stabbing there. pic.twitter.com/nBfZUF98xL

— Heimishe Media (@HeimisheMedia) 29 Nollaig 2019

Crime

HPD Announce Arrest Of A Staten Island Man For Burglary Of Pomona Business

Published

2 weeks ago

November 9, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

The Haverstraw Police Department announces the arrest of Jeffrey Reader (33) of Staten Island, New York in connection with a burglary of a Pomona business that occurred in March 2024.

Reader was located and arrested yesterday in Staten Island by the Haverstraw Police Department and transported back to Rockland County where he is charged with Burglary 3rd degree (Class D Felony), Criminal Mischief 4th degree (Class A Misdemeanor) and Petit Larceny (Class A Misdemeanor). Reader was arraigned last evening and remanded into custody of the Rockland County Correctional Facility.

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

Crime

Haverstraw Man Sentenced To State Prison Following Jury Trial Conviction On Felony Sexual Abuse Charge

Published

3 weeks ago

November 1, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced today that Elmer Oviedo Sandoval, 47 of Haverstraw, New York was sentenced to six years in state prison following an August 8, 2024, conviction after a Rockland County jury trial on one count of Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the Second Degree (Class D Felony).

From 2016 to 2019, beginning when the victim was nine years old, the defendant subjected her to sexual contact on multiple occasions while she resided in two separate residences within the Town of Ramapo. In 2023, when the victim 16 years old, disclosed the previous abuse by the defendant to her mother and it was reported to the Ramapo Police Department.

District Attorney Tom Walsh said, “Sexual abuse of a minor is a heinous crime, leaving victims with lasting physical, emotional, and psychological effects. I admire the courage of the victim in this case who bravely came forward to tell her story. I commend the thorough and professional prosecution by the Assistant District Attorneys and investigation by the Ramapo Police Department working with the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Special Victims. My Office will continue to work tirelessly to protect and keep innocent children in our community safe.”

On October 29, 2024, the defendant was sentenced by Judge Anne Bianchi to six years in state prison followed by ten years of post-release supervision. Once the defendant is released from prison, he will be required to register as a Sex Offender.

The investigation was conducted by the Town of Ramapo Police Department with assistance from the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Special Victims Unit. Supervising Assistant District Attorney Gerard M. Damiani III and Senior Assistant District Attorney Kaitlin Deluca prosecuted the case.