Crime

Suffern Man Arrested After Armed Standoff; No Injuries Reported

Published

1 year ago

July 22, 2025

Suffern, NY — A tense situation unfolded Monday morning in the Village of Suffern as police responded to a domestic violence call involving a knife-wielding man who had allegedly threatened to kill his mother and himself.

At approximately 9:50 a.m., the Suffern Police Department received a 911 call from a Kensico Court resident who reported that her 25-year-old son was destroying property inside the home. When patrol officers arrived, they were met in the parking area by the caller, who revealed that her son had held a large knife to her throat and made threats to kill both her and himself.

The man’s father exited the residence shortly afterward and informed officers that the suspect was still inside, armed with a knife, along with his brother. Officers quickly gained access to the home and safely evacuated the brother.

The suspect then barricaded himself in the bathroom and refused to comply with officers’ repeated commands to surrender. While inside, he opened a window and made alarming threats toward officers outside, saying they would have to shoot him and threatening a violent confrontation if they attempted to enter.

A perimeter was established with assistance from the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office and the Ramapo Police Department. Given the nature of the threats and the presence of a weapon, the Rockland County REACT Team (SWAT) was called to the scene.

REACT negotiators made contact with the suspect and engaged in more than two hours of active negotiations. Eventually, the man surrendered peacefully and was taken into custody without injury to himself or any law enforcement personnel.

The suspect is currently being held by the Suffern Police Department and faces multiple charges, including Criminal Mischief, Menacing, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon. He is awaiting arraignment.

The Suffern Police Department expressed gratitude to the Rockland County REACT Team, Ramapo Police Department, Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, Rockland Paramedic Services, and Faist Volunteer Ambulance Corps for their assistance during the standoff.

Photo by Monsey Scoop

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.

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