Crime

Stony Point Police Arrest Man in Restaurant Burglary Tied to Nanuet Case

Published

1 year ago

August 27, 2025

A 46-year-old West Nyack man has been arrested and charged in connection with a burglary at a local restaurant on South Liberty Drive, according to the Stony Point Police Department.

Christopher Pascale was taken into custody on August 25, 2025, at approximately 3:12 PM, following a joint investigation by the Stony Point Police Department, Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, and Clarkstown Police.

At approximately 9:35 AM the same day, Stony Point Police received a report of a past burglary at the restaurant. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the business owner who reported finding the cash register pried open and loose change scattered across the floor upon opening the restaurant.

Detectives from the Stony Point Detective Bureau and the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office BCI responded to the scene and reviewed surveillance footage from both the restaurant and surrounding area. The footage reportedly showed a male suspect using a screwdriver to pry open the cash register and remove between $300 and $500 in cash before exiting through a rear door.

Investigators recognized the suspect from a similar recent burglary at a restaurant in Nanuet, NY. Working collaboratively, detectives identified the suspect as Christopher Pascale, who was found staying at the Budget Motor Inn in Stony Point under an alias. Surveillance was set up, and Pascale was taken into custody without incident after exiting his room.

He was interviewed by detectives from both Stony Point and Clarkstown police departments and subsequently charged with the following:

Burglary in the 3rd Degree
Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree
Possession of Burglar Tools

Pascale was processed, arraigned, and remanded to the Rockland County Jail. He is scheduled to appear in court on August 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM.

Please note: 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

Published

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.