Crime

Spring Valley Man Convicted for Slashing Attack in Haverstraw

Published

2 years ago

August 15, 2023

HAVERSTRAW, NY – Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh announced today that Darius Williams, 34 of Spring Valley, New York, was convicted after a four-day jury trial before the Honorable Kevin Russo of Assault in the 2nd Degree (D Felony) and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd Degree (D Felony) for an incident that occurred in the Village of Haverstraw.

On July 12, 2022 at approximately 6:08pm, the defendant slashed a Haverstraw resident in the face with what appeared to be a box cutter. The victim was walking with his wife on the sidewalk on Broadway in the Village of Haverstraw. The defendant approached the couple and without provocation swung at the victim in a downward motion with a box cutter and sliced the left side of the victim’s face near his temple and proceeded to walk away. The victim and the defendant were not previously known to each other and there was no apparent motive for the attack.

The Haverstraw Police Department investigated the case with the assistance of the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office and was prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney Nicole Garcia. The defendant is scheduled for sentencing on September 6, 2023 and faces up to 7 years in state prison on each count.

Crime

Haverstraw Police Department Arrests Pomona Man on Weapon and Drug Charges

Published

10 hours ago

April 26, 2025

Rockland Report Admin

Haverstraw, NY – April 26, 2025– On Friday, April 25, 2025, the Haverstraw Police Department arrested Michael Diaz, 28, of Pomona, NY, following a report of a male in possession of a firearm.

Responding to the call in Pomona, patrol units located Diaz and, upon investigation, discovered he was in possession of a loaded firearm and narcotics.

As a result, Diaz was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree: Loaded Firearm (Class C Felony), Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd Degree (Class D Felony), Criminal Possession of a Firearm (Class E Felony), and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree: Narcotic Drug Intent to Sell (Class B Felony), in addition to other narcotics-related charges.

“The swift and professional actions of our officers prevented what could have been a potentially violent encounter. Thanks to their training, tactics, and unwavering commitment to public safety, a loaded firearm and dangerous narcotics were safely removed from our community. Their vigilance and restraint exemplify the highest standards of the Haverstraw Police Department. We are proud of their courage, preparedness, and dedication to protecting the people of Haverstraw” said Chief John Gould Jr.

Diaz was arraigned in the Town of Haverstraw Justice Court where bail was set in the amount of $40,000 cash, $60,000 bond or $75,000 partially secured bond. Diaz was then transported to the Rockland County Correctional Facility.

It is important to note that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation, and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Crime

Stony Point Police Department Needs Your Help in Identifying This Individual

Published

2 weeks ago

April 11, 2025

Rockland Report Admin

Stony Point Police needs your help – this incident occurred on 4/10/25 in the Town of Stony Point, NY and we are asking for your assistance in identifying this individual in regards to a theft investigation. If you have any information, please contact the Stony Point Police at 845-786-2422. Or- if YOU ARE this person – please stop by the Stony Point Police station so we may try to speak with you. Thank you.