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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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UPDATE: Thomas David Ryan Taken Into Custody, Search Concludes

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August 9, 2026

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New York State Police announced Sunday that Thomas David Ryan has been taken into custody, bringing an active search in the Gilboa area of Schoharie County to an end.

Police said the search has concluded and thanked members of the public and law enforcement partners for their assistance during the investigation.

Additional information about Ryan’s arrest and the underlying investigation will be released by New York State Police when it becomes available.

 

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NYSP Updates Search for Thomas Ryan in Orange County Homicide

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August 7, 2026

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New York State Police have issued an updated statement regarding the ongoing search for Thomas David Ryan, who investigators are seeking in connection with a homicide in the Town of Greenville.

Captain Brad Natalizio of the New York State Police Troop F Bureau of Criminal Investigation provided the latest information as authorities continue efforts to locate Ryan.

Police are urging members of the public to use caution and not approach Ryan if they encounter him. Anyone who comes into contact with Ryan is asked to call 911 immediately.

Investigators are also asking anyone with information about Ryan’s whereabouts to contact the Troop F Bureau of Criminal Investigation at 845-344-5300.

Tips can also be submitted by email to FBCICrimeTips@troopers.ny.gov.

New York State Police previously identified Ryan, 32, as being sought in connection with a homicide that occurred on August 6, 2026, on Greenville Turnpike in the Town of Greenville, Orange County. Police have said Ryan is believed to be armed and dangerous.

Authorities previously reported that Ryan may be operating a 2016 gray Toyota Prius bearing New York license plate HNH-7671 and was last seen in the Greenville Turnpike area wearing black sweatpants and a black T-shirt.

The investigation remains active, and police are asking anyone with relevant information to contact investigators rather than attempting to intervene themselves.

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