Crime

Spring Valley Felony Arrest: Pomona Man Charged

Published

9 months ago

February 17, 2026

Spring Valley, NY – Sheriff Louis Falco announces the arrest of Thomas Brenner, 34, of Pomona, following an incident at the Spring Valley Transportation Center.

While on routine patrol in Spring Valley, a Sheriff’s Officer was flagged down by a female who reported that a male subject had just struck her while she was seated at the transportation center awaiting a bus.

As the officer exited his patrol vehicle to engage the suspect, the male immediately became aggressive and charged toward the officer. During the ensuing confrontation, the suspect attempted to remove the officer’s department-issued Taser from its holster.

The officer swiftly gained control of the suspect and took him into custody without further incident. The female victim did not sustain any injuries.

Thomas Brenner was charged with the following offenses under New York State Penal Law:

PL 160.05 – Attempted Robbery in the Third Degree
PL 265.02 – Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree (Previous Conviction)
PL 265.01 – Attempted Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree
PL 205.30 – Resisting Arrest
PL 195.05 – Obstructing Governmental Administration in the Second Degree

The defendant was arraigned in Spring Valley Justice Court and remanded to the Rockland County Jail pending a future court appearance.

Sheriff Falco commended the swift and professional actions of the responding officer, whose decisive intervention prevented further harm.

All charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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.

Legal Notice: A criminal complaint is an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.