Crime

New City Man Sentenced to 18yrs to Life for Haverstraw Funeral Home Murder

Published

4 years ago

March 9, 2021

rocklandreport

NEW CITY MAN SENTENCED IN HAVERSTRAW MURDER CASE

Defendant Was Sentenced to 18 Years to Life

Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh announced that Gerard O’Sullivan, 61, of New City, NY, was sentenced today to 18 years to life in prison for the murder of Noe Hamer. Hamer was shot and killed by O’Sullivan, on February 6, 2020 at the McGowan’s Funeral Home in Haverstraw,NY. Noe Hamer was 42 years old at the time of his death.

The case was prosecuted by Executive Assistant District Attorney Steve Moore.
Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh said” Today Gerard O’Sullivan appeared before a
Judge of the County Court of Rockland County. What was described in court today was this act
was a cold blooded assassination. This murder occurred because the defendant followed Noe from
one job site to another. O’Sullivan knew the Noe Hamer didn’t have the physical ability to evade his
murderer. My office requested 25 years to life for sentencing. We can only hope that Noe’s family
and friends find closure from this horrific crime.”
It should be noted that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation and that a defendant is
presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Crime

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

Published

1 week 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.