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New York State Police Troop F Announces 8 Arrests for DWI in Rockland County and Hudson Valley

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ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – New York State Police Troop F announces the arrest of eight individuals for drinking while driving as they crackdown on impaired driving in Rockland County and the Hudson Valley.

On March 1, 2025, at approximately 1:29 a.m., troopers from State Police Highland observed a 2018 Mercedes-Benz traveling eastbound on State Route 299 in the town of Lloyd, violating several New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws. Troopers initiated a stop and interviewed the driver, identified as Ronald Roque, 34, of Rocky Point, NY. After further investigation, Roque was determined to be impaired and was arrested for Aggravated Driving While Impaired: Per Se-BAC .18% or more in blood (no prior offenses). He was transported to State Police Highland for processing, where he recorded a BAC of .18%. Roque was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Lloyd Court on March 25, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.

On March 1, 2025, at approximately 2:47 a.m., troopers from State Police Haverstraw observed a 2019 Nissan traveling on the Palisades Interstate Parkway (PIP) in the town of Clarkstown, committing multiple violations of New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws. Troopers stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as Gina Jenkins, 39, of Montvale, NJ. Jenkins was determined to be impaired and arrested for Driving While Impaired. Additionally, she was charged with Aggravated Driving While Impaired with a Child under 16 (a Class E felony) due to having a child as a passenger in the vehicle. Jenkins was transported to State Police Haverstraw for processing, where she recorded a BAC of .16%. Jenkins was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Clarkstown Court on March 26, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.

On March 1, 2025, at approximately 12:27 p.m., troopers from State Police Wurtsboro observed a 2020 Jeep traveling on Rina Road in the village of Wurtsboro, committing multiple violations of New York Vehicle and Traffic Laws. Troopers stopped the vehicle and interviewed the driver, identified as John Bitzer, 57, of Wurtsboro, NY, who was showing signs of impairment. Bitzer was arrested for Driving While Impaired and transported to State Police Wurtsboro, where he recorded a BAC of .13%. Bitzer was additionally charged with Driving While Impaired (previous conviction of a designated offense within 10 years, a Class E felony) and Operating a Motor Vehicle with a BAC of .08% or more after a prior conviction of a designated offense within 10 years (a Class E felony). He was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Mamakating Court on April 30, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

On March 2, 2025, at approximately 12:19 a.m., troopers from State Police Middletown observed a 2017 Nissan driving erratically on Academy Avenue in the city of Middletown, in violation of several New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws. Troopers initiated a stop and interviewed the driver, identified as Ignacio Portilla Alarcon, 30, of Middletown, NY. After further investigation, troopers determined that Portilla Alarcon was impaired. During the investigation, it was discovered that he had two underage passengers in the rear seat. Portilla Alarcon was arrested and charged with Aggravated Driving While Impaired with a Child Less Than 16 1st Offense a class E felony. He was transported to State Police Middletown where he recorded a BAC of .14%. Portilla Alarcon was release on an appearance ticket to the City of Middletown Court for April 4, 2025, at 9 a.m.

On March 2, 2025, at approximately 12:19 a.m., troopers from State Police Hunter observed a 2021 Volvo traveling westbound on Route 23A in the Town of Hunter, in violation of numerous New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws. Troopers initiated a stop of the vehicle and interviewed the driver, identified as Alexander W. Smith, 33, of Watertown, CT, who was determined to be impaired. Smith was subsequently arrested and charged with Aggravated Driving While Impaired. He was transported to State Police Hunter, where he recorded a BAC of .21%. Smith was released on an appearance ticket to the Town of Hunter Court for April 16, 2025, at 2 p.m.

On March 2, 2025, at approximately 1:28 a.m., troopers from State Police Highland observed a 2009 Chevrolet on Route 9W in the Town of Lloyd, in violation of numerous New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws. Troopers initiated a stop of the vehicle and interviewed the driver, identified as Drew S. Montgomery, 21, of Hudson, FL, who was determined to be impaired. Montgomery was subsequently arrested and charged with Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated. He was transported to State Police Highland for processing, where he recorded a BAC of .19%. Montgomery was released with an appearance ticket to the Town of Lloyd Court on April 1, 2025, at 3 p.m.

On March 2, 2025, at approximately 1:59 a.m., troopers from State Police Highland observed a 2019 Ford on Route 44/55 in the Town of Lloyd, in violation of numerous New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws. Troopers initiated a stop and interviewed the operator and two other passengers. The operator, an 18-year-old male, was subsequently arrested and charged with Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated. The 18-year-old suspect was transported to State Police Highland for processing, where he recorded a BAC of .21%. The suspect was released to a sober third party with an appearance ticket to the Town of Lloyd Court on March 20, 2025, at 3 p.m.

On March 3, 2025, at approximately 10:13 p.m., troopers from State Police Kingston observed a 2015 Honda on Greenkill Avenue in the City of Kingston, in violation of numerous New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws. Troopers initiated a traffic stop and interviewed the driver, identified as Heather M. Berryann, 46, of Kingston, NY, who was determined to be impaired. Berryann was subsequently arrested for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated. She was transported to State Police Kingston, where she recorded a BAC of .23%. Berryann was released on an appearance ticket to the City of Kingston Court on March 31, 2025, at 8:30 a.m.

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Stony Point Police Arrest Man On Charges Of Forgery, Larceny, And Conspiracy

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On March 4, 2025, at approximately 5:50 PM, the Stony Point Police Department arrested Myles Rowley, 27 Brooklyn, NY. The defendant was arrested on an active arrest warrant for Poss. of a Forged Instrument 1st, Grand Larceny 4th, and Conspiracy 4th. The Arrest Warrant was the result of an open investigation into the use of counterfeit U.S. Currency to purchase $1,440.00 worth of gift cards at a Walgreens in the Town Stony Point on August 10, 2022.

The Stony Point Detective Bureau was able to identify the above-listed defendant as one of four suspects involved in the larceny and applied for the Arrest Warrant. The defendant was processed, arraigned, and released with an appearance ticket to return March 18, 2025, at 1:30 PM at the Stony Point Justice Court.

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

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Town of Clarkstown and Clarkstown Police Investigate Local Spas Amid Allegations of Unlicensed Massages and Prostitution

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March 5, 2025

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Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann and Police Chief Jeff Wanamaker announce the Town of Clarkstown and the Clarkstown Police Department have launched an enforcement initiative to crack down on illegal massage parlors operating within the Town. This initiative aims to address violations of local town codes, human trafficking concerns, and illicit activities associated with unlicensed establishments. The town is taking unprecedented action, expanding on the police investigative efforts, by filing actions in the State Supreme Court to seek the permanent closure of these illegal business locations.
Supervisor George Hoehmann stated, “We are committed to ensuring that all businesses in our town operate within the law and uphold the safety and well-being of our residents. Illegal massage parlors often serve as fronts for human trafficking and other illicit activities, and we will not tolerate these operations in our community.”
Beginning in October 2024, the Clarkstown Police Department, through the efforts of our Street Crime Unit, initiated investigations into a number of local businesses that were advertised as spas in the Town of Clarkstown. These investigations stemmed from several concerns raised by local residents regarding possible unlicensed massages and allegations of prostitution occurring within these establishments.
Through diligent efforts and ongoing surveillance, the Clarkstown Police Street Crime Unit was able to identify and apprehend individuals involved in these illicit activities.
As a result, the following individuals were arrested on multiple charges related to their involvement in these operations:
• 51 year old female from Queens, NY—Arrested on two separate dates in October 2024 at Oasis—Happy Spa, 46 Lake Road, Congers
• 59 year old female from Fort Lee, NJ—Arrested in November 2024 at HNS Spa, 159 Route 304, Bardonia
• 58 year old female from Queens, NY—Arrested in November 2024 at HNS Spa, 159 Route 304, Bardonia
• 54 year old female from Forestdale, Massachusetts—Arrested on two separate dates in January 2025 at Oasis Spa, 46 Lake Road, Congers
• 41 year old female from Fort Lee, NJ—Arrested in January 2025 at Nanuet Day Spa, 344 West Route 59, Nanuet
• 45 year old female from Queens, NY—Arrested in February 2025 at Great King Spa, 16 Route 9W, Congers
• 50 year old female from Palisades Park, NJ—Arrested in February 2025 at Maggie Spa, Route 59, Nyack.
All defendants have been issued appearance tickets, with the requirement to return to the Town of Clarkstown Justice Court for further proceedings.
Chief of Police Jeffrey Wanamaker stated, “We would like to extend our gratitude to the community members who brought their concerns to our attention, enabling us to take swift and decisive action. These arrests underscore the vital role of community involvement in identifying and addressing unlawful activities. The Clarkstown Police Department remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents. Our Street Crime Unit will continue its diligent work in investigating and preventing illegal activities, preserving the integrity of local businesses, and protecting our community.”
These recent investigations conducted by the Clarkstown Police Department have uncovered multiple businesses operating without proper licensing and engaging in unlawful activities. As part of this effort, Code Enforcement officers and Town attorneys are also issuing citations, and taking necessary legal actions against non-compliant establishments.
Town Attorneys are in court with the landlords for injunctive relief to immediately shut down the illegal operations and remove them from the premises as they constitute an ongoing public nuisance.
In addition, they will be taken to Clarkstown Justice Court for the following violations of town codes: noncompliance for operating without a certificate of occupancy, license required for the massage license law, public nuisance, and zoning violations as brothels are not permitted.
“We will continue to take action against those who seek to exploit and operate outside the law,” said Supervisor George Hoehmann. Hoehmann praised the town’s aggressive code enforcement operation and police department for their efforts and lauded Clarkstown’s code enforcement strategy as a model for the state.
Residents are encouraged to report suspicious businesses or activities to the Town through its My Clarkstown App or calling the non-emergency police number at 845-639-5800.
The Clarkstown Police Department would like to reiterate that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation and each defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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