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Rockland County DA Drug Task Force Investigation Results In Five Arrests

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Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announces the completion of a five-month long investigation by the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force into narcotics sales in the Village of Spring Valley, Town of Haverstraw, and Town of Ramapo. The defendants are charged with selling crack cocaine and powder cocaine in Rockland County.
Jose Pena of Garnerville, NY; Mario Amaya of Spring Valley; Daquan Leary of Suffern; Eric Hayden of Pomona; and Jonathan Albizures of Spring Valley have been indicted and arrested for the charges of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree.
“I commend the professionalism and thorough investigation conducted by the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, which works closely with our partners on the local, state, and federal level to hold any individual accountable for selling illegal narcotics on our streets. The arrest and indictments of these alleged drug dealers is a critical step in our ongoing fight to protect our residents and keep the community safe.
To anyone who is struggling with addiction, help is available. Any individual dealing with substance abuse can walk into any Rockland County police station and ask for the ‘Hope Not Handcuffs’ program, no questions will be asked, and a call will be made to an ‘angel’ volunteer from the Hope Not Handcuffs – Hudson Valley team who will actively seek out a treatment plan.” said District Attorney Tom Walsh.
The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force is focused on combating open air and street-level narcotics dealing in Rockland County. The Task Force is staffed by seasoned prosecutors and District Attorney investigators, and police officers from the Clarkstown PD, Orangetown PD, and the Town of Haverstraw PD who work closely with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to combat drug distribution and related violence in each of Rockland’s towns and villages.
Senior Assistant District Attorney John Longo and Assistant District Attorney Korrine Torres are prosecuting the case.
It should be noted that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation, and a defendant should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Haverstraw Police Department Makes Additional Arrests In Garnerville Larceny Investigation

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February 28, 2025

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The Haverstraw Police Department continues to make significant progress in its ongoing investigation into a series of larcenies from vehicles in the Garnerville area. Last evening, officers apprehended two more individuals in connection with these crimes. Miciah Cozart, 19, and Rinoe Mitchell, 19, were taken into custody and face multiple counts of grand larceny and petit larceny.
In addition to the larceny charges, Miciah Cozart was found to have two outstanding warrants for criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree and grand larceny in the fourth degree. Cozart also faces new charges, including attempted burglary in the second degree, resisting arrest, and obstructing governmental administration.
Cozart was arraigned in the Village of Haverstraw Justice Court, with bail set at $25,000 cash, $50,000 bond, or $75,000 partially secured bond. Mitchell was released on an appearance ticket.
“Our department is doing great work every day making sure that individuals committing crimes in our area are brought to justice,” said Chief John J. Gould Jr. “We will not rest until the job is done.”
The Haverstraw Police Department’s investigation remains active, and further information will be released as it becomes available.
It should be noted that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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New Jersey Man Indicted on 1st Degree Murder Charges for Brutal Slayings In Rockland County

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February 26, 2025

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Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh, II. announced today that Alan Abad, a/k/a “Alina Abad” (6/7/05), of Westwood, NJ was indicted and arraigned on:
· One count of Murder in the First Degree, a class “A” Felony,
· Two counts of Murder in the Second Degree, class “A” Felonies,
in connection with the killings of Evelyn Augilar-Agustin and Anabelly Aguilar.
On February 15, 2025, at approximately 6:30 pm, while at 4 Gesner Drive, Spring Valley, Rockland County, New York, the defendant caused the deaths of his two aunts, Evelyn Augilar-Agustin and Anabelly Aguilar. The defendant caused blunt force trauma to Evelyn Aguilar-Agustin’s head, face and abdomen, which caused her death. The defendant also caused blunt force trauma to Anabelly Aguilar’s head and upper neck, causing cervical spine fractures, brain injuries and hemorrhages, which caused her death.
“The defendant has been indicted by a Rockland County Grand Jury on murder in the first degree and two counts of murder in the second degree. The victims, who were aunts of the defendant, were brutally and senselessly murdered. We will seek justice for the victims’ and their families, and I offer my sincere condolences to the surviving family members.” said District Attorney Tom Walsh.
On February 25, 2025, the arraignment on the indictment took place at the Rockland County Court in front of Hon. Kevin F. Russo. The defendant was remanded without bail to the Rockland County Jail.
The Defendant faces a maximum of life in state prison without parole, if convicted of Murder in the First Degree.
Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney Dominic A. Crispino, Executive Assistant District Attorney Matthew Martinez, and Supervising Assistant District Attorney Meghan Garvey are prosecuting the case.
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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