Crime

Stony Point Police Department Assists in the Capture of Wanted New Jersey Man

Published

3 years ago

August 30, 2023

Stony Point, NY – Park Ridge Police Chief Joseph Madden announces the arrest of JORDAN D. DUFONT, a 23-year-old from Westwood NJ on charges of Carjacking, Theft of Movable Property, Eluding, and two counts of Burglary.

On August 15, 2023 at approx. 10:33pm, Park Ridge Police responded to a Park Avenue apartment complex for a report of a burglary and theft from a vehicle. Upon arrival, officers were provided a description of a suspect who had fled the area. Within several minutes, officers were advised that a nearby resident, provided the same description of the initial incident, had just attempted to steal his bicycle off of his property. The homeowner immediately intervened, gave chase, at which time the suspect fled towards Kinderkamack Road. Within several minutes of this incident, a resident of a Kinderkamack Rd. apartment was pulling into her lot, at which time the same suspect attempted to enter her vehicle that she was operating. The victim, in fear for her safety, immediately began to pull away as the suspect began to aggressively pull onto her vehicle’s door handles in an attempt to enter the vehicle. The victim then alerted police who canvassed the area. The suspect was able to flee the area. Through investigative means, the Park Ridge Police Department Detective Bureau was able to identify the suspect as JORDAN D. DUFONT.

On August 16th, 2023, at approx. 4:20pm, a Park Ridge Police Officer spotted DUFONT operating his vehicle on Park Avenue. As the officer began to follow the suspect, he began to aggressively drive, at which time the officer activated his lights and siren in an attempt to conduct a motor vehicle stop. Upon noticing the officer’s signals to stop, DUFONT began to elude the officer. Based on DUFONTS driving, it was decided not to pursue.

On August 17th, 2023, we were notified by Stony Point, NY Police Department that they currently had the suspects vehicle at a location in their jurisdiction. Members of the Park Ridge Police Detective Bureau were enroute to meet with officers from Stony Point when Detectives were advised that Stony Point PD was attempting to stop the vehicle, and that they were currently in foot pursuit of DUFONT.

DUFONT was subsequently arrested by Stony Point Police Department for multiple charges out of their Jurisdiction. DUFONT will be held in custody in Rockland County as a Fugitive of Justice on the charges out of Park Ridge.

Chief Madden states that the charges lodged against the defendant are merely accusations and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Chief Madden would like to thank Westwood PD, Woodcliff Lake PD, Montvale PD, Bergen County Prosecutors Office, and the Stony Point NY PD for their assistance in this matter.

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

Published

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.