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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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Haverstraw Man Arrested in Manny Lopez Baseball Field Burglary

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August 27, 2026

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A 39-year-old Haverstraw man has been arrested in connection with a burglary at the Manny Lopez Baseball Field, according to the Haverstraw Police Department.

Police said officers responded to the Village of Haverstraw property on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, following a report of a burglary.

During the investigation, officers determined that an unknown individual had unlawfully entered a building on the property and stolen two pieces of power equipment.

Following the investigation, police identified a suspect in connection with the burglary.

On Wednesday, Aug. 26, police arrested Robert Hernandez, 39, of Haverstraw, and charged him with burglary in the third degree and grand larceny in the fourth degree.

Hernandez was arraigned in Village of Haverstraw Justice Court and remanded to the Rockland County Correctional Facility.

The charges are allegations. A criminal complaint is merely an accusation, and all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Pomona Man Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Alert Leads Police to Narcotics Investigation

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August 13, 2026

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A stolen vehicle alert led Haverstraw police to a 49-year-old Pomona man who authorities say was found with a large quantity of narcotics.

According to the Haverstraw Police Department, officers were alerted Tuesday, Aug. 11, after a license plate reader notification indicated that a stolen vehicle was entering the Village of Haverstraw.

Police later located the vehicle in Pomona and took the occupant into custody without incident.

The suspect was identified as Diamond Dickerson, 49, of Pomona.

During the investigation, police said Dickerson was found in possession of a large quantity of narcotics.

Dickerson was charged with:

  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree — Narcotic Drug with Intent to Sell, a Class B felony
  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree — Narcotic Drug/Stimulant with Intent to Sell, a Class B felony
  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree, a Class C felony
  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree with Intent to Sell, a Class D felony
  • Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree — Motor Vehicle, a Class E felony
  • Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fifth Degree, a Class A misdemeanor

Dickerson was transported to the Haverstraw Police Department for processing before being arraigned in West Haverstraw Village Justice Court.

He was remanded to the Rockland County Correctional Facility.

The Haverstraw Police Department said the investigation was conducted with assistance from the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Rockland County Intelligence Center.

The charges are allegations. A criminal complaint is not proof of guilt, and Dickerson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

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