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West Haverstraw Man Crashes Into Stony Point Police Station Parking Lot While Under Drug-Induced Psychosis

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STONY POINT, NY — A 43-year-old West Haverstraw man was arrested in the early morning hours of Friday, July 18, after crashing a vehicle into the property of the Stony Point Police Department while reportedly experiencing a drug-induced psychosis.

According to authorities, at approximately 12:20 AM, Abdi Diaz recklessly drove a vehicle at a high rate of speed into the parking lot of the Stony Point Police Station, veering onto the front lawn and ultimately entering a restricted area behind the building. During the chaotic incident, a female passenger leapt from the moving vehicle in an apparent attempt to escape. Fortunately, she was not injured.

Officers on duty quickly responded and were able to bring the vehicle to a stop before Diaz could exit the premises. Upon contact, officers determined that Diaz was hallucinating and exhibiting signs of a drug-induced mental health episode. He was immediately taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for evaluation.

The reckless driving caused significant damage to the police department’s front lawn, although no injuries were reported among officers or civilians.

Following his release from the hospital, Diaz was charged with:

– Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs (DWAI Drugs)

– Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree

– Reckless Endangerment in the 2nd Degree

– Reckless Driving

He was processed and released with an appearance ticket and multiple Uniform Traffic Tickets. Diaz is scheduled to appear in Stony Point Town Court on August 5, 2025, at 9:00 AM.

This incident remains under investigation and the defendant should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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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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