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Spring Valley Man Convicted On Second Degree Murder Charge In 2022 Stabbing Death

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Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh, II, announced that Oscar Garcia-Garcia of Spring Valley, NY, was convicted of Second-Degree Murder by a jury in connection with the death of Luis Pindiusaca-Villa. The incident occurred on December 29, 2022, when Garcia-Garcia fatally stabbed Pindiusaca-Villa in the throat with a kitchen knife outside a bar in Spring Valley just before 1 am. The Spring Valley Police responded shortly after, and Garcia-Garcia was arrested that afternoon. Pindiusaca-Villa, 54 years old, died from his injuries.

Garcia-Garcia was charged alongside co-defendant Eustaquio Diaz-Gutierrez, who chose to have a bench trial instead of a jury trial. Both trials were held simultaneously, overseen by Judge Kevin F. Russo, who also found Diaz-Gutierrez guilty of Assault in the Third Degree on March 14, 2025.

District Attorney Walsh commended First Assistant District Attorney Kathleen Devlin for securing the conviction, emphasizing the severity of the crime. Garcia-Garcia faces a sentence of up to 25 years to life in prison and is scheduled to be sentenced in June. He is currently being held in Rockland County Jail.

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Ramapo Police Officer Injured During Mental Health Call; Suspect Charged with Assault

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June 25, 2025

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Incident Summary – Town of Ramapo

During the overnight shift, Ramapo Police officers responded to a call for assistance from mental health workers at a residence in the Town of Ramapo. The workers reported being threatened by an individual under their care.

Upon arrival, officers encountered a combative subject who was actively resisting a lawful effort to transport him to the hospital for a mental health evaluation. The situation escalated into a standoff. During attempts to take the subject into custody, he violently kicked one of the officers in the neck, resulting in injury.

The injured officer was treated and subsequently released from a local hospital. The subject was also transported to a hospital for evaluation.

He has since been charged with Assault in the 2nd Degree (Assault on a Police Officer) and other related offenses.

The Ramapo Police Department remains committed to ensuring the safety of the community and supporting the health professionals who assist those in crisis.

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Busy Weekend for Ramapo Police: 17 Arrests, Including Two Troubling Child Safety Cases

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June 23, 2025

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RAMAPO, NY — The Town of Ramapo Police Department made 17 arrests over the weekend in a range of incidents that highlight ongoing public safety concerns in the community.

The arrests included:

  • 8 individuals for driving with suspended licenses or vehicle registrations

  • 3 individuals with outstanding warrants

  • 2 arrests for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)

  • 2 arrests in connection with separate public exposure incidents

  • 2 troubling cases involving unsupervised toddlers, ages 2 and 3, found without adult supervision

“These arrests reflect the broad scope of our officers’ daily work,” the department said in a statement. “From enforcing traffic laws to responding to more serious public safety concerns, our officers are out there doing great police work.”

Officials noted that once arrests are made, cases are handed over to the criminal justice system for prosecution, while officers return to patrol duty to continue protecting the community.

Residents are encouraged to stay alert, report suspicious activity, and support efforts to keep Ramapo safe. Town of Ramapo is out on patrol where you need us.

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