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Suffern Man Arrested After Armed Standoff; No Injuries Reported

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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.

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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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