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Spring Valley: Police Announce Multiple Drug Arrests

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SPRING VALLEY, NY – The Spring Valley Police Department have announced multiple drug arrests in village from June 12 – 16.

June 12

At 10:05 AM an officer initiated a vehicle and traffic stop at 160 Spring Valley Marketplace. As a result of the stop, a 41 year old woman from Spring Valley was found to be in possession of cocaine and marijuana.

She was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled substance 7th degree and Unlawful Possession of marijuana.

Later in the evening at 10:45 PM an officer came into contact with a vehicle at 50 Spring Valley Marketplace. As a result of an investigation, a 18 year old man from New City was found to be illegally in possession of 48 Xanax pills and marijuana.

He was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled substance 7th degree and Unlawful Possession of marijuana.

June 15

– At 2:05 PM an officer initiated a vehicle and traffic stop at 192 E Route 59. As a result of the stop, a 42 year old man from Spring Valley was found to be operating with a suspended license, and had over an ounce of marijuana in his possession.

He was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana a misdemeanor and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

– At 4:05 PM an officer stopped a male near the intersection of E Route 59 and New Clarkstown Rd. As a result of the stop, a 59 year old man from Spring Valley was found to be in possession of over 2 grams of crack cocaine.

He was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 5th, a D Felony.

June 16

At 2:26 AM an officer initiated a vehicle and traffic stop at 154 Spring Valley Marketplace. As a result of the stop, a 47 year old female from Pearl River was found to be operating with a suspended license. The passenger of the vehicle a 42 year old man from Pearl River was found to be in possession of crack cocaine, oxycodone pills, and a hypodermic needle.

The female is charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle. The male is charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, D Felony, Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance, A Misdemeanor, and Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument.

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Haverstraw Police Arrest Suspect in Connection with Residential Burglary

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April 1, 2025

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On March 31, 2025, the Haverstraw Police Department located and arrested Carlos Sepulveda, 43, of West Haverstraw, New York, in connection with a residential burglary that recently occurred. Mr. Sepulveda was identified as the suspect depicted in a circulated image related to the incident.
The arrest stemmed from an investigation into a reported incident where a suspect allegedly entered a residence and stole a package.
Mr. Sepulveda has been charged with the following:
Burglary 2nd Degree (Class C Felony)
Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree (Class B Misdemeanor)
Petit Larceny (Class A Misdemeanor)
Following his arrest, Mr. Sepulveda was arraigned in Clarkstown Justice Court. He was subsequently remanded to the Rockland County Correctional Facility.

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Rockland County Court Rejects Convicted Murderer’s Eighth Attempt To Vacate Conviction

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March 27, 2025

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Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh, II, announced today that, in a decision issued on March 25, 2025, Rockland County Court Judge Kevin F. Russo rejected the latest attempt by convicted murderer Amer Zada to have his conviction vacated. The court noted that this motion is the eighth time Zada has sought to reverse or vacate his conviction.
In 1980, Zada was convicted of the murder of seventeen-year-old Shirley Smith in a Village of Nyack parking lot. He was also convicted of Attempted Sodomy in the First Degree and Aggravated Sexual Abuse as a result of his attack on Ms. Smith. At his trial, Zada was represented by William Kunstler, a world-renowned defense attorney who had gained notoriety for successfully defending many high profile and controversial clients.
In its decision, the court described the defendant’s current motion as being largely based on Zada’s claim that certain documents were not turned over to him prior to trial.
“The court found that Zada had failed to adequately establish this speculative claim as he provided no direct evidence that he had never received the documents. I would like to commend Executive Assistant District Attorney James Dolan for his dedication and professionalism representing the Office in this proceeding.” said District Attorney Tom Walsh.
The court also found that, even assuming that the documents had not been turned over, they were of little importance in the case against Zada and none of them were exculpatory within the meaning of the law. In addition, the court found that Zada’s motion to vacate his conviction raised only minor inconsistencies in the case against him, most of which were thoroughly explored by Mr. Kunstler during the trial. In conclusion, the court found that Zada had not offered anything to justify vacating his conviction.

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