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Spring Valley Police, FBI Recover Missing Juveniles After Ransom Threat

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SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. — Spring Valley Police, with assistance from federal authorities including the FBI NY–Westchester Safe Streets Task Force, successfully recovered multiple missing juveniles following an investigation prompted by an alleged ransom threat.

According to police, officers located a missing 12-year-old girl on Sunday, February 8, 2026, after her parents reported she had been missing since the early morning hours. The family also reported receiving a phone call from a foreign phone number in which the caller claimed to have their child and demanded $1,000, threatening the family would never see her again if the demand was not met.

Spring Valley Police officers and detectives immediately launched an investigation. Due to the seriousness of the report and the potential risk to the child, federal partners were brought in to assist.

Through coordinated efforts between local and federal law enforcement, the missing juvenile was located at a residence in Spring Valley. During the course of the investigation, three additional missing juveniles from other Rockland County jurisdictions were also found at the same location.

Authorities said that, at this time, none of the juveniles appeared to have been harmed or held against their will. The investigation remains ongoing, particularly regarding the alleged ransom demand and the circumstances surrounding the juveniles’ presence at the residence.

The Spring Valley Police Department emphasized that the response was based on a report of a potentially kidnapped juvenile and credited the swift cooperation between local and federal agencies for the safe recovery of all involved.

Information and photo courtesy of Monsey Scoop.

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Monsey Man Arrested After Alleged Assault and Disturbance at Ramapo 7-Eleven

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May 27, 2026

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A 31-year-old Monsey man was arrested after an incident at a 7-Eleven on College Road escalated from a disorderly conduct complaint into an alleged attempted assault on a police officer, according to the Ramapo Police Department.

Police said officers responded to the convenience store at approximately 8:45 p.m. following reports of an intoxicated and disorderly man inside the business. Upon arrival, officers recognized the suspect from previous incidents at the location and noted that he had previously been issued a trespass warning for the store.

During their investigation, officers learned the suspect had allegedly slapped a 15-year-old male while inside the store.

Authorities said the situation quickly intensified while officers were handling the incident. According to police, the suspect suddenly swung at the back of an officer’s head during the investigation. A backup officer intervened before the punch connected, helping officers bring the suspect under control without injuries.

The suspect was taken into custody and charged with attempted assault in the third degree, endangering the welfare of a child, obstructing governmental administration, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and trespass.

Police said the suspect was processed and later released to a responsible party.

No injuries were reported among officers, civilians, or the suspect.

In a statement following the incident, the Ramapo Police Department said the case serves as a reminder that even seemingly routine calls can escalate rapidly and unpredictably.

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Central Nyack Woman Charged After Alleged Stabbing on Vine Street, Clarkstown Police Say

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May 27, 2026

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A 64-year-old Central Nyack woman has been charged following an alleged stabbing incident late Monday night, according to the Clarkstown Police Department.

Police said officers responded to a reported stabbing at a residence on Vine Street in Central Nyack at approximately 11:50 p.m. on May 25, 2026.

Upon arrival, officers entered the home and found an adult male sitting on a bed suffering from stab wounds to his back and upper chest. Investigators said the victim told officers he had been involved in an earlier argument with the suspect around 11 a.m., during which he was allegedly stabbed in the back.

The victim reportedly returned to the residence around 11 p.m. and woke the suspect, leading to a second altercation. During that dispute, police said the suspect allegedly stabbed the victim again, causing serious injuries and significant bleeding.

Members of the Nyack Community Ambulance Corps treated the victim at the scene before transporting him to a local hospital for additional medical care.

Police identified the suspect as Catherine Doran, 64, of Central Nyack. She was taken into custody and charged with second-degree assault, a Class D felony, and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a misdemeanor.

Doran was arraigned in Clarkstown Justice Court and remanded to the Rockland County Jail pending further court proceedings.

Authorities noted that the charges are accusations and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

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