Crime

Stony Point Domestic Assault Leads to Arrest of Haverstraw Man

Published

1 year ago

August 27, 2025

STONY POINT, NY — A 23-year-old Haverstraw man has been arrested in connection with a violent domestic incident that occurred in the early morning hours of August 24, according to the Stony Point Police Department.

Yaguache Illapa faces multiple charges following an alleged assault that left a female victim hospitalized.

Police were notified at approximately 5:45 p.m. by staff at Nyack Hospital, where the victim had sought treatment for injuries. Officers responded to the emergency room and interviewed the woman, who reported that the incident took place around 2:00 a.m. inside a vehicle parked on a residential street in Stony Point.

The victim told police that Illapa struck her in the face several times, causing swelling and bleeding, and placed his hands around her neck, obstructing her breathing. She alleged that he then forced her into the back seat of the vehicle and refused to let her leave. Illapa later drove her to an apartment in the Village of Haverstraw, where she eventually escaped and fled in his vehicle.

Investigators later determined that an active Order of Protection (OOP) issued by the Ramapo Justice Court was in place at the time of the incident.

On the morning of August 25, Illapa surrendered to Stony Point Police. He was arrested, processed, and arraigned in Stony Point Justice Court, where he was released on $2,000 cash bail. He is scheduled to return to court on September 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

A new Stay-Away Order of Protection was issued by the court.

Illapa is charged with the following:

Aggravated Criminal Contempt
Assault in the 3rd Degree
Criminal Obstruction of Breathing
Unlawful Imprisonment in the 2nd Degree
Harassment in the 2nd Degree

A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Crime

Victor Romero Indicted on Second-Degree Murder Charge in Koran Irvine Shooting

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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

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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.