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Two Stabbed at Party in West Nyack, One Arrested

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WEST NYACK, NY – On Saturday, January 9, 2021, at approximately 1:00 AM, members of the Clarkstown Police Department responded to multiple calls of a fight at 42 Strawtown Rd., West Nyack, NY. Upon officers arriving on scene, a tumultuous group of approximately 30 people were observed in the parking lot of the rental hall.

A responding officer observed victim #1, male/40, laying on the ground with severe lacerations to his neck and face. A second victim, victim #2, male/43, was then located with a substantial knife wound to his hand. Nanuet Ambulance, Nyack Ambulance and Rockland Paramedics rendered aid and transported both the victims to an area hospital. The Orangetown Police Dept, RC Sheriff’s Dept., and the NYS Police also responded to the scene.

Police have determined that an argument had occurred between victim #1 and the suspect, at which time the suspect brandished a knife striking victim #1 several times. Victim #2 was stabbed in the hand as he attempted to stop the assault. The suspect, Jerry Blanc, 30, was arrested at the scene by responding officers. Mr. Blanc has been charged with the following crimes, Attempted
Murder 2nd, (125.5), Assualt 1st(120.10) and Criminla Possesion of Weapon 3rd(265.02). Mr. Blanc is being held at Clarkstown Police HQ awaiting arraignment by a Town of Clarkstown magistrate.

The Clarkstown Detective Bureau is continuing to investigate this assault and ask if anyone has information to please contact them directly at (845)639-5840.

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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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