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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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Traffic Stop Turns Violent; Two Ramapo Officers Hurt

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July 11, 2025

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Two Ramapo Police Officers Injured During Violent Arrest

Ramapo, NY — Two Town of Ramapo Police Officers were injured Thursday evening during a traffic stop that escalated into a violent arrest. The incident occurred after officers pulled over a 27-year-old man from Nanuet, NY, for a traffic violation.

Police say the suspect had a suspended license, a bench warrant from New Hempstead, and an arrest warrant from the Town of Clarkstown. When officers attempted to arrest him, he allegedly resisted violently, injuring both officers.

The suspect was ultimately subdued and taken into custody. He is now facing multiple charges, including felony assault in the second degree, and is being processed at Ramapo Police Headquarters.

The officers are being treated at a local hospital for their injuries.

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Firearm and Narcotics Seized During Hillcrest Traffic Stop; Spring Valley Woman Arrested

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July 5, 2025

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During a midnight patrol on July 4, 2025, officers in the Hillcrest area initiated a traffic stop after observing a vehicle with multiple violations, including inoperable lights and a suspended registration.

Upon further investigation, officers discovered a .25-caliber handgun, suspected crack cocaine, and various items of drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. The driver, a 46-year-old female resident of Spring Valley, was taken into custody at the scene.

She has been charged with the following offenses:

  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance

  • Criminal Possession of a Weapon

  • Multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law Violations

The suspect was arraigned and released on her own recognizance, in accordance with current legal guidelines. She is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

This arrest highlights our continued commitment to maintaining public safety and enforcing the law. We commend the officers involved for their vigilance and professionalism in helping keep our community safe.

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