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Two Teens Arrested in Haverstraw Taxi Driver Robberies

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Two 16-year-old males have been arrested in connection with two separate armed robberies targeting taxi drivers in the Village of Haverstraw, according to the Haverstraw Police Department.

Police said the incidents occurred on October 4 and October 10, 2026, and involved suspects who allegedly used taxi services from Palisades Center Mall before robbing the drivers at gunpoint.

First Robbery Reported October 4

At approximately 8:38 p.m. on October 4, officers responded to a report of an armed robbery involving a taxi driver who had transported a passenger from Palisades Center Mall to the Village of Haverstraw.

According to police, the suspect displayed a firearm, demanded money from the driver, and fled the scene on foot.

Second Robbery Reported October 10

A second incident was reported at approximately 9:47 p.m. on October 10. Police said two suspects had taken a taxi from Palisades Center Mall before allegedly displaying firearms, demanding money, and assaulting the driver.

Both suspects fled on foot following the robbery, according to authorities.

Suspects Arrested, Bail Set

On October 20, Haverstraw police officers located and arrested both 16-year-old suspects in connection with the incidents.

Police said both teenagers were arraigned in the Rockland County Superior Court Youth Part. Bail was set at $50,000 for the individual allegedly involved in both robberies and $25,000 for the second individual.

The charges include Robbery in the First Degree, Robbery in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, and Assault in the Second Degree.

Due to the ages of the individuals arrested, police are not releasing additional identifying information.

Investigation and Legal Proceedings

The arrests follow two incidents involving taxi drivers who were allegedly threatened with firearms while working in Rockland County.

Police have not released additional details about the investigation.

A criminal complaint is an accusation, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Farley Elementary School Monitor Arrested After Gun Incident in Stony Point

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November 11, 2026

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A recently hired school monitor at Farley Elementary School in Stony Point has been arrested and terminated from employment after allegedly bringing a handgun onto school grounds during the school day on Thursday, November 5, 2026, according to the Stony Point Police Department and the North Rockland Central School District.

The employee, a 36-year-old Garnerville resident whose identity has not been publicly released by authorities, is facing three criminal charges following an investigation prompted by a report from another school district employee who became aware of the alleged presence of a firearm.

According to police, officers received information about the incident at approximately 10 p.m. on November 5, several hours after the employee allegedly brought the handgun onto the school property.

Farley Elementary School is located at 140 Central Drive in Stony Point.

The employee was subsequently arrested and terminated from employment with the school district.

 

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Ryan O’Shea, 21-Year-Old Stony Point Hockey Captain, Killed in Wrong-Way Connecticut Crash Involving Illegal Immigrant Previously Deported, DHS Says

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November 10, 2026

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STONY POINT, NY — Ryan O’Shea, a 21-year-old college hockey captain from Stony Point in Rockland County, was killed in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 91 in Connecticut on October 16, 2026.

O’Shea was a senior at the University of New Haven, where he studied criminal justice and served as captain of the men’s club hockey team.

The Rockland County native had aspirations of pursuing a career in law enforcement after graduation. He hoped to become an officer with the New York City Police Department (NYPD), with the ultimate goal of joining the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

Those dreams were cut short when O’Shea was killed in the October 16 crash.

According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the crash involved Guillermo Carmona-Lopez, a driver whom federal officials say had previously been deported from the United States.

DHS stated that Carmona-Lopez had illegally entered the United States multiple times and was issued a final removal order in May 2013.

The circumstances surrounding O’Shea’s death have brought attention to the driver’s reported immigration history and raised questions about immigration enforcement and public safety.

O’Shea’s death represents a devastating loss for his family, friends, teammates, and the Rockland County community.

A college senior, hockey team captain, and aspiring law enforcement officer, O’Shea had been preparing for a future dedicated to serving and protecting others.

His life was tragically cut short at just 21 years old.

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