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Three Incendiary Devices Among Other Illegal Items Found in Village of Chester After Temporary Order of Protection Issued by Rockland County Family Court

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On 2/16/24, at approximately 1100 hours, The Orange County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division assisted the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office with the service of a Temporary Order of Protection, firearms surrender with search and seizure conditions out of Rockland County Family Court on a 37-year-old male Aleksey Titov in the Village of Chester. During the service of the Order, Titov did not cooperate with Law Enforcement. He became combative and was taken into custody.

During the search of the apartment, a Rockland County Deputy located a bag that contained what appeared to be an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). Upon discovery of the device, all police personnel backed out of the residence, secured the location, and began evacuating the surrounding apartments. The Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) was activated and responded to the scene. The BDU recovered three (3) intact incendiary devices, with numerous materials consistent with fabricating homemade Improvised Explosive Devices. After thorough searches of the residence by the professionally trained members of the BDU, the building was deemed safe for law enforcement to continue their search. The search resulted in the recovery of a loaded firearm, four loaded magazines, a quantity of approximately 17 grams of psychedelic mushrooms, and a ballistic vest from inside the residence.

Titov was charged with (3) counts of PL 265.02 (2) Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd degree, class “D” felony for the incendiary devices, as well as (1) count of PL 265.01-b (1) Criminal Possession of a Firearm, a class “E” felony for the loaded firearm. Titov was arraigned in the Centralized Arraignment Part and released on his own recognizance to return to the Village of Chester court at a later date as these offenses are not bail-eligible according to the law. Custody of Titov was turned over to the Town of Haverstraw Police Department for an outstanding warrant. The investigation is continuing, and additional charges are pending.

Sheriff Arteta would like to thank all our partnering agencies for their joint effort during this extensive process. The safety of the community, residents, and our officers was the priority here. Sheriff Arteta said, “The success of this incident is due greatly to our partners in Rockland County. We appreciate the patience of the residents from the area and the support from all of our local partners, including Chester Town Supervisor Brandon Holdridge, who quickly offered resources for the affected residents. This really was a joint effort on all parts”. Sheriff Arteta reminds residents, “If you see something, say something. Report any suspicious activity immediately to Law Enforcement”.

Thank you to the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, Rockland County Bomb Disposal Unit and Crime Scene Unit, Village and Town of Chester Police Departments, JTTF, ATF, Orange County District Attorney’s Office, multiple K9 units from across the County, and several FIRE and EMS agencies who assisted on scene.

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Victor Romero Indicted on Second-Degree Murder Charge in Koran Irvine Shooting

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October 27, 2026

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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

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Haverstraw Police Officer Run Over During Pursuit; 3 Officers Injured

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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.

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