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Suffern Crash Leads to Theft Investigation; Two Men Charged in Credit Card Fraud Case

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Suffern, NY — A crash investigation in Suffern has led to the arrest of two men accused of stealing credit cards and a valuable watch from an unconscious driver at the scene of a serious car accident.

On August 26, 2025, Suffern police officers responded to a report of a vehicle that had crashed into a structure. Upon arrival, officers found the driver unconscious and unresponsive inside the vehicle. Emergency personnel worked quickly to extricate the individual and initiated life-saving measures.

In the days following the crash, the Suffern Police Department received reports of fraudulent activity involving the driver’s credit cards. A subsequent investigation revealed that the driver’s wallet and a valuable watch had been stolen at the crash site.

The Suffern Police Detective Bureau, working closely with law enforcement partners, identified two male suspects in connection with the theft and unauthorized use of the stolen credit cards. A joint operation with the Mahwah Police Department led to the execution of a search warrant, during which merchandise related to the theft was recovered.

As a result of the investigation:

  • Daniel Santos, 49, of 32 Orange Ave, Suffern, NY, was arrested and charged with:

    • 14 counts of Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree

    • 7 counts of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree

    Santos was arraigned in Suffern Justice Court and remanded to the Rockland County Jail.

  • Junior Herrera, 43, of the Bronx, NY, was charged with:

    • Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree

    • Conspiracy in the Fifth Degree

    • Petit Larceny

    Herrera was released to the Ramapo Police Department in connection with alleged activity in their jurisdiction.

Authorities emphasized that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Suffern police extended thanks to their law enforcement partners, including the Mahwah Police Department, Riverdale Police Department, Clarkstown Police Department, Ramapo Police Department, and Rockland County Intel, for their professionalism and assistance in the investigation.

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Two Arrested in Orangetown Package Scam Involving $43K in Fraud Losses

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May 1, 2026

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ORANGETOWN, N.Y. — Detectives with the Orangetown Police Department arrested two men after intercepting a suspected fraud scheme that funneled tens of thousands of dollars in cash to a vacant residence in Tappan, authorities said.

Police said the investigation began on April 28, 2026, when a man from Utah reported that his wife had been scammed out of $6,700 through a bank account scheme. Authorities determined the money had been sent via a package delivery service to an unoccupied home in the Tappan section of Town of Orangetown.

Detectives conducting surveillance observed two individuals retrieve three packages from the residence before attempting to leave the area. Officers stopped the pair and recovered the parcels, which investigators say were tied to three separate fraud cases across the country.

According to police:

  • One package contained $6,700 linked to a bank scam involving a victim in Utah
  • A second package contained $12,500 connected to a computer virus scam targeting a victim in Illinois
  • A third package contained $24,500 associated with an FBI impersonation and identity theft scam involving a victim in Colorado

Authorities identified the suspects as Tian Quan Xie, 20, of Brooklyn, and Wei Ping Sun, 39, of Queens. Both were charged with third-degree grand larceny and fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, each classified as felonies under New York law.

The suspects were arraigned in Orangetown Justice Court and released pending a return court date of May 18, 2026.

The Orangetown Police Department’s Detective Bureau credited the Rockland County Intelligence Unit for its assistance in the investigation.

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Article Update : Spring Valley Man Charged After Haverstraw Officer Struck by Vehicle

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April 29, 2026

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Authorities have identified and charged a suspect in connection with an incident in which a police officer was struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop in the Village of Haverstraw.

According to the Town of Haverstraw Police Department, Peter Theus, 34, of Spring Valley, has been charged with second-degree assault, third-degree unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, and second-degree obstructing governmental administration.

Police said Theus was arraigned in the Village of Haverstraw Justice Court and remanded to the Rockland County Correctional Facility in lieu of bail set at $100,000 cash, $200,000 bond, or $300,000 partially secured bond.

The charges stem from a traffic stop incident in which an officer was struck by a fleeing vehicle. The injured officer was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Officials emphasized that the charges are accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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