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UPDATE: Ramapo DWI Arrest – Driver Charged Under Leandra’s Law After Attempted Escape

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Incident Update:

The defendant was arraigned before the Village of Airmont Justice at 11:30 a.m. and released on his own recognizance. He is scheduled to appear in the Village of Airmont Court on April 16, 2026.

Updated Charges:

The driver, a 24-year-old resident of Montebello, has been charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). It was determined that the passenger in the vehicle was only 15 years old, resulting in an additional charge under Leandra’s Law.

The defendant also faces the following charges:
• Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle (license suspended six times on two separate dates)
• Obstructing Governmental Administration
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child

Original Incident:

A proactive Ramapo police officer observed two individuals passed out inside a taxi at a shopping center on Route 59 and Brookside Avenue.

Upon approaching the vehicle, the driver suddenly put the taxi in drive and attempted to flee, driving over a curb toward the state highway. The officer quickly intervened and brought the situation under control despite resistance. Additional units responded to assist.

This incident highlights the vigilance and swift response of Ramapo officers in protecting the community.

It should be noted that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Haverstraw Police Recover Stolen Packages in Ongoing Theft Investigation

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The Haverstraw Police Department is actively investigating a series of package thefts reported across multiple buildings within a residential complex in the Village of Haverstraw.

Through the course of the investigation, officers identified a suspect and a residence believed to be connected to the thefts. On April 10, 2026, Haverstraw Police executed a search warrant at the location, where they recovered multiple stolen packages belonging to residents of the complex.

The suspect has been identified as a 35-year-old male from Haverstraw, New York. His name is being withheld at this time, as charges are pending and the investigation remains ongoing.

The Haverstraw Police Department was assisted by the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office in the execution of the warrant.

This remains an active investigation. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Haverstraw Police Department.

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Stony Point Police Arrest Five Suspects in Warehouse Break-In

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On March 28, 2026, at approximately 12:05 AM, the Stony Point Police Department responded to a report from a local business owner who observed multiple individuals wearing hoods and face masks inside a warehouse storage area via remote security cameras.

Upon arrival, officers discovered an unoccupied vehicle positioned near the property entrance and located one male subject outside the warehouse. A second individual fled into a wooded area, prompting a coordinated search.

During the investigation, officers recovered property removed from the business and additional evidence. Two suspects attempting to flee the scene in a vehicle were apprehended nearby, while two additional individuals were located and arrested in the surrounding area.

In total, five suspects were taken into custody, including:
• One 18-year-old male from New City, NY
• Two 18-year-old males from Congers, NY
• Two juvenile males

All were charged with Burglary in the Third Degree, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, and Unlawful Possession of Cannabis.

Detectives obtained surveillance footage showing the suspects inside the warehouse and later secured confessions from all individuals involved. Further investigation linked three of the suspects to a prior burglary at the same location on March 22, 2026.

The three adult defendants were processed and released on their own recognizance with court appearances scheduled for April 23, 2026. The juvenile defendants were arraigned and released to their parents, with a court date set for March 30, 2026.

The investigation was supported by the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office BCI, Haverstraw Police Department K-9 Unit, Rockland County Sheriff’s Intelligence Division, New York State Police, New York State Park Police, and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force.

The Stony Point Police Department remains committed to protecting the community through proactive policing and strong interagency collaboration.

It should be noted that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation, and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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