Crime

Ramapo PD Arrest 3 for Burglaries Across the Town of Ramapo

Published

3 years ago

August 29, 2023

RAMAPO, NY – On August 24, 2023, the Ramapo Police Department received reports of overnight burglaries that had occurred at three (3) separate locations within the Town. The victimized locations were all religious facilities including synagogues and shuls. The Ramapo Police Department Investigations Division conducted an investigation into those incidents and quickly developed two (2) suspects. Those two suspects were located and arrested on August 24, 2023.

The first suspect is a 21-year-old male from Monsey, N.Y. and the second suspect is a 12-year old male from Monsey N.Y. The 21-year-old male was also implicated in a fourth (4th) burglary that had occurred on July 22, 2023, also occurring at a religious school in Monsey, N.Y. At the time of the 21-year-old male’s arrest, he was also in possession of proceeds from a larceny at a retail store in the Village of Montebello. He was charged with Petit Larceny and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 5th Degree.

Both parties were charged with multiple counts of Burglary 3rd Degree (D-Felony), Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree (E-Felony), Grand Larceny 4th Degree (E-Felony) Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4th Degree (E-Felony), Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 5th Degree (A-Misdemeanor), Petit Larceny (A-Misdemeanor) and Criminal Mischief 4th Degree (A-Misdemeanor).

The 21-year-old male was arraigned in the Town of Ramapo Court on all charges. He also had an outstanding warrant from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office and was charged as a Fugitive from Justice. Bail was set at $10,000 for the Ramapo charges, however, he was also remanded to the Rockland County Jail pending a hearing in New Jersey on the outstanding warrant. The 12-year-old male was processed and released on an appearance ticket due to his juvenile status and his charges will be adjudicated in Rockland County Family Court.

Crime

Victor Romero Indicted on Second-Degree Murder Charge in Koran Irvine Shooting

Published

1 week ago

October 27, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

A grand jury in Lower Manhattan indicted former NYPD detective Victor Romero on a second-degree murder charge Tuesday afternoon, upgrading the charge from manslaughter as the investigation into a fatal shooting continues.

Romero, a Haverstraw resident, was seen publicly for the first time Tuesday as he arrived at a Lower Manhattan courthouse in connection with the fatal shooting of Koran Irvine on the George Washington Bridge. He later left the courthouse following a brief court appearance.

The indictment marks a significant development in the case against Romero, who was initially charged with murder before being arraigned last week on a reduced charge of first-degree manslaughter.

Romero posted $1 million bail and remains free while the case proceeds through the court system.

Source: ABC 7 NY

Crime

Haverstraw Police Officer Run Over During Pursuit; 3 Officers Injured

Published

1 week ago

October 26, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

October 26, 2026 — Three Haverstraw police officers were injured after a suspect allegedly struck and ran over an officer while fleeing police during a response to a reported attempted break-in on October 23, according to the Haverstraw Police Department.

Police said officers responded to a residence in the Village of Haverstraw at approximately 4:41 p.m. for a report of a disorderly male attempting to break into a residence.

Responding officers located a vehicle matching the description provided. As officers gave the driver verbal commands to exit the vehicle, the suspect allegedly accelerated directly toward an officer, striking and running over the officer before fleeing the scene.

The suspect then led officers on a pursuit southbound along Route 9W into Clarkstown before turning northbound toward Haverstraw, police said.

The pursuit ended after the suspect allegedly crashed into a Haverstraw Police Department vehicle occupied by police personnel. The suspect was subsequently taken into custody.

Three Haverstraw police officers were transported to local hospitals for treatment of injuries sustained during the incident. The suspect, identified as Isaac Catedral, 24, of Haverstraw, was also transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation.

Suspect Faces Multiple Charges

According to police, Catedral faces the following charges:

Aggravated Attempted Murder
Assault in the Second Degree
Assault in the Third Degree
Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree
Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree
Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree

Catedral was arraigned on the morning of October 26 in the Village of Haverstraw Justice Court and remanded to the Rockland County Correctional Facility.

Multiple Agencies Assist

The Haverstraw Police Department received assistance from the Stony Point Police Department, Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, Clarkstown Police Department, New York State Police, and Ramapo Police Department.

The incident remains a serious reminder of the dangers police officers face while responding to emergency calls and attempting to apprehend suspects.

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