Crime Blotter

Clarkstown 

Fireworks Set Off in New City Neighborhood

The Clarkstown Police are investigating criminal mischief acts that occurred near Tarry Hill Drive and Phillips Hill Road in New City, New York. On Aug. 9, 2016 at approximately 10:45 p.m., units were dispatched to 1 Tarry Hill Drive. A female resident explained she heard a loud boom coming from east of her residence. When she went to her window, she observed four white males running west outside of her home. They were described as possibly being teenagers, one wearing a pink shirt. One of the males threw a firework toward the front of her residence. The firework exploded next to a tree in front of the residence and caused it to catch on fire. The males fled west on Phillips Hill Road and the New City Fire Department responded to the scene, extinguishing the fire.

While conducting the investigation, the police were approached by another resident of the home who told them of a similar incident on a neighboring property. Residents had been gathering at 18 Phillips Hill Road when they heard a lout boom from the driveway. Further inspection revealed a firework had been thrown in between three cars. No damage occurred. No one at the party observed the perpetrators. A fragment and a partial firework label were recovered from the scene and secured as evidence.

In continuing the investigation the Clarkstown Detective Bureau is surveying neighborhoods and residents as to the availability of any video surveillance. Patrol officers are canvasing the neighborhood to find other eyewitnesses. The Clarkstown Police Department has increased high visibility patrol in the area and requests anyone with information to contact the Clarkstown Police Department Detective Bureau at 845-639-5840.

Suffern

On Aug. 14, 2016 at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Sheriff’s radio headquarters received a 911 cell phone call from a distraught female who was heard yelling, “get off me” into the phone call. The caller was unable to provide any further information and upon finding the location of the call, it was found to be coming from the area of Kensico Court in the Knolls of Ramapo development in Suffern. Suffern officers responded to this location and while checking the area received a call from the Ramapo Police Department that they had a report of a male and female struggling in a vehicle, which they believed was the same couple. The vehicle was stopped on the NYS Thruway by the RPD and Suffern officers responded determining it was the same people the original call was about. The male, a 31-year-old Suffern resident, was taken into custody. Police believe the suspect broke his girlfriend’s iPhone and held her down against her will while she tried calling 911, all while violating a court order of protection. The initial incident took place in the Kensico Court area and the suspect fled with the female in fear of getting arrested. He was charged with unlawful imprisonment, first-degree criminal contempt and criminal mischief with the intent of preventing assistance. Ramapo also filed charges.

Stony Point

Connecticut Man Arrested for DWI

On Aug. 7, 2016 the Stony Point Police Department arrested Jorge A. Diaz-Hernandez, 34, of Danbury, Connecticut for aggravated DWI per se, DWI and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operator. He was arrested after a vehicle and traffic stop revealed Diaz-Hernandez was operating a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated condition in excess of .08 B.A.C., specifically .18% B.A.C. The defendant was arrested, processed and released on several traffic tickets returnable to the Stony Point Justice Court at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 15, 2016.

Stony Point Man Arrested for Heroin

On Aug. 6, 2016 the Stony Point Police Department arrested James Rose, 26, of Stony Point, New York for two counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Rose was arrested after responding to a call for assistance at the Shell gas station in Stony Point. During the investigation Rose was found in possession of three “decks” of heroin and suboxone. He was arrested, processed and released on an appearance ticket returnable at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 20, 2016.

Woman Arrested for Stealing from ShopRite

On Aug. 4, 2016 the Stony Point Police Department arrested Daphekar Jourdain, 27, of Spring Valley, New York for petit larceny and fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property. The Stony Point Police arrested her after an investigation revealed she did remove $65.07 worth of items without paying from the Stony Point ShopRite. Jourdain was arrested, processed and released on an appearance ticket returnable at 9:00 a.m. on Sept. 20, 2016.

District Attorney’s Office

On Aug. 11, 2016 the Rockland County District Attorney Thomas P. Zugibe announced that Phylip Derival, 26, of 4 North Eckerson Road in Spring Valley, New York was convicted after a bench trial of one count of criminally negligent homicide, a class “E” felony relating to the killing of 26-year-old Justin Goings. District Attorney Zugibe said, “By his actions, the defendant displayed a reckless disregard for life. People must remember that a car is a weapon and, like a gun or a knife, it can kill, unless it is in responsible hands. This conviction is more than justified.”

On Dec. 18, 2014 Derival was travelling at excessive speeds, estimated at over 92 mph while driving northbound on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Orangetown. The defendant attempted to pass in between two vehicles that were moving in the same direction.

As there was not enough room to pass, Derival collided with a Toyota Highlander traveling in the right lane and forced the other vehicle in the left lane off the roadway and into the southbound lanes. This led the defendant to lose control of his vehicle, causing it to exit the roadway where it struck a tree, killing the passenger, Justin Goings.

Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 27, 2016. Derival faces up to four years in state prison. First Assistant District Attorney James Mellion and Supervising Assistant District Attorney Joanna DeVito prosecuted the case.

Orangetown

Gunshots in Nyack

The Orangetown Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 1:15 a.m. on Sunday Aug. 14, 2016. Orangetown officers responded to the area of 100 Nyack Plaza in Nyack, New York after a report of shots being fired. Officers observed people running from the scene and a vehicle. OPD stopped the vehicle and found a 26-year-old male who was struck in the leg. The male stated he was walking home when he was struck and was heading to the hospital. The victim was treated at the Nyack Hospital and released. Orangetown Police and Rockland County Sheriff BCI unit processed the scene. OPD is asking any witnesses to contact the Orangetown Detective Bureau at 845-359-2121.

Sheriff’s Office 

DWI on Route 45

On Aug. 13, 2016 at approximately 4:11 a.m. a Sheriff Patrol Officers observed Antonio Rodriguez-Hilaro, 39, of Pomona, New York operating a motor vehicle on Rt. 45 in an erratic manner. Rodriguez-Hilaro was found to be intoxicated, operating the vehicle with a suspended license and then arrested. He was charged with the following misdemeanors: aggravated DWI with B.A.C. .18% or higher, DWI first offense and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. He was processed at the Sherriff Headquarters in New City, New York and released on summonses to return to the Ramapo Justice Court.

DWI on Route 59

On Aug. 9, 2016 at approximately 4:35 a.m. a Sheriff Patrol Officer observed Todd Wilson, 29, of Spring Valley, New York operating a motor vehicle on Rt. 59 in an erratic manner. Wilson was intoxicated and arrested. He has been charged with operation of a motor vehicle with B.A.C. of .08% or more and DWI, both misdemeanors. Wilson was processed at the Sheriff Headquarters in New City, New York and released on summonses to return to the Clarkstown Justice Court.

Ramapo

Officer Rear-Ended by Woman on Phone

On Tuesday Aug. 16, 2016 a Ramapo officer in a marked police vehicle was stopped in traffic on Forshay Road. The vehicle behind him, operated by a 30-year-old Monsey woman, rear-ended the police vehicle. The officer received non-life threatening and the Ramapo Valley Ambulance transported the officer to the Good Samaritan Hospital emergency room. Rockland paramedics assisted at the scene. The woman was not injured. She did explain to the investigating officer she was reading an article on her phone when the accident occurred. The woman was issued tickets for using a portable electronic device while operating a vehicle and following too close.

Warrant Arrest

On Monday Aug. 15 at approximately 10:40 a.m. a 21-year-old New City resident was arrested for a warrant out of The Village of New Hempstead Justice Court. The warrant was a result of his failure to appear in court to answer a charge of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Car Hits Utility Pole

On Friday Aug. 13, 2016 at approximately 2:23 a.m. the Ramapo Police Department received a report of a car crashing into a utility pole on Rt. 45 near Washington Avenue. Responding officers located an unattended vehicle leaking gasoline and a damaged utility pole causing a power outage in the area. Witnesses saw the driver flee the scene and run toward the Village of New Square. The driver was located by the RPD officers and arrested a 58-year-old Airmont resident. He was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and operating a vehicle without an interlock Device, both misdemeanors. He was arraigned in the Ramapo Town Justice Court and the Hillcrest Fire Department assisted at the scene with the fuel spill.

Wanted

Name: Amadeo Agustin-Gomez

Age: 33

Height: 5’-6”

Weight: 150 lbs

Wanted for: Second-degree Burglary, criminal mischief, criminal trespass and resisting arrest

Man Turns Himself in for Past Crimes

On Aug. 11, 2016 at approximately 9:30 a.m. a 25-year-old Spring Valley resident turned himself in for crimes he is accused of committing during a dispute with his ex-girlfriend last week in Hillcrest. He was charged with second-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal mischief. He was arraigned in the Town of Ramapo Court and released upon posting bail. He is scheduled to return to court later this month.

Marissa L. Castle, 36, of Nyack, was arrested the morning of Thursday, August 18 on charges of second-degree burglary, a felony, third-degree assault, fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, all misdemeanors.

Orangetown PD alleges that Castle entered a Pearl River residence and assaulted a male inside causing lacerations to his face and head. Castle then allegedly took the man’s vehicle without permission and attempted to flee. Police said when they tracked her down, Castle was in possession of a white rock substance believed to be crack cocaine.

Castle was arraigned and sent to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $5,000 cash bail.

Stony Point:

Windshield Smashed

On Aug. 21, 2016 the Stony Point Police Department arrested Karin E. Neyra, 41, of Haverstraw, New York for third-degree criminal mischief. Neyra was arrested following an investigation where she allegedly intentionally damaged a windshield by smashing it out with a large rock after a brief verbal and physical dispute. She was arrested, processed and ROR’d on an appearance ticket returnable at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 6, 2016.

Missing Wheelchair

On Tuesday Aug. 16, 2016 at approximately 5:15 p.m. a maroon wheelchair was taken from the end of a driveway in the area of Cross Street and Miller Drive in Stony Point. Whoever took the wheelchair may have thought it was at the curb as refuse, however it was not. Anyone having information about the missing wheelchair is asked to contact the Stony Point Police Department at 845-786-2422.

Orangetown:

Teens Caught with Narcotics

On Aug. 20, 2016 at approximately 7:00 p.m. the OPD arrested a 17-year-old female from Pearl River, New York and a 16-year-old female from Tappan, New York for petit larceny, fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, all misdemeanors. The females allegedly stole a bottle of whiskey from a store in Pearl River and each were found to be in possession of Dilaudid, a narcotic pain medication. Each female was released on an appearance ticket and is to appear in the Town of Orangetown Justice Court at 6:00 p.m. on Sept. 21, 2016.

Jersey Man Arrested for Drug Possession

On Aug. 17, 2016 at approximately 3:21 a.m. an OPD officer arrested Dean Dasilva, 35, of Bloomfield, New Jersey, for seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument, both misdemeanors, and unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation. Dasilva was an occupant in a motor vehicle that was stopped on North Highland Avenue in Nyack, New York. A police investigation discovered he possessed three vials of Deca-Durabolan, an anabolic steroid, a small quantity of powdered cocaine, multiple hypodermic instruments, a quantity of marijuana and a small electronic scale. Dasilva was arrested and transported to the OPD Headquarters for processing. He posted cash bail and is due to return to the Nyack Justice Court on Sept. 15, 2016.

Male Arrested for Trespassing

On Aug. 16, 2016 at approximately 1:43 a.m. an OPD officers arrested Charles F. Kenney, 37, of Nyack, New York for seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor, unlawful possession of marijuana and trespassing, both violations. He was seen trespassing on Spear Street in Nyack and following a police investigation found to be in possession of two glassine envelopes of heroin and a quantity of marijuana. Kenney was transported to the OPD Headquarters for processing and posted cash bail. He is due to return to Nyack Justice Court on Sept. 20, 2016.

Intoxicated Woman Found Unconscious in Car

On Monday Aug. 15, 2016 at approximately 1:04 p.m. the OPD arrested Mary Clifford-Mcintyre, 42, of Pearl River, New York for DWI, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, all misdemeanors. Officers responded to Blue Hill Plaza for reports of an unresponsive person inside a motor vehicle. Responding officers found Clifford-Mcintyre unresponsive, sitting behind the steering wheel with the engine running. She was evaluated and cleared by medical personnel on the scene. She failed field sobriety tests at the scene and was transported to the OPD Headquarters where she was found to be in possession of allegedly controlled substance pills. A DMV check showed Clifford-Mcintyer’s driver’s license had been suspended in New York. She was processed and arraigned in the Orangetown Justice Court, where she was released on her own recognizance and turned over to a sober party.

Clarkstown:

Wanted:

Name: Adriell Chambers

Age: 37-years-old

Sex: Male

Race: Black

Height: 6’0”

Hair: Black

Eyes: Brown

Wanted For: Criminal Mischief and Harassment

Adriell Chamber’s last known address was in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Please call the Clarkstown Detective Bureau at 845-639-5840 if you have any information about him.

Haverstraw:

None

Suffern:

Suffern PD & County SWAT Prevent Suicide  

The Suffern Police Department received a call regarding a distraught man threatening his own life and claimed he had guns in his apartment at the Berkeley Square Apartments on Route 202. The Suffern PD evacuated residents in the building and secured the perimeter of the location with the Ramapo Police Department and Sheriff’s Patrol assisting. Contact could not be made with the veteran in question the Suffern PD contact the county SWAT team, which includes the Suffern PD, who arrived shortly. Due to the severity of the call, the team made entry through the front door and deployed a robot inside the apartment to relay video footage back to the SWAT team. The video showed the man was in possession of handguns but fortunately he was in good physical condition. After hours of negotiation the man surrendered around 5 a.m. without incident. He was taken to the hospital for evaluation.

Ramapo:

Fugitive Turns Himself In

On Monday Aug. 22, 2016 a 21-year-old male featured on the Ramapo Police Department’s fugitive Friday post turned himself in after learning it was on the department’s Facebook page. He was wanted for third-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal mischief.

Teen Arrested for Shoplifting

On Sunday Aug. 21, 2016 the Ramapo Police Department arrested a 17-year-old female from Ridgewood, New Jersey for petit larceny after she was observed shoplifting from a local retail business in Airmont. She was processed and released on bail with a future Airmont Justice Court date.

Smashed Car Door Window in Chestnut Ridge

On Aug. 20, 2016 the RPD received a report of larceny from a vehicle. The caller stated she parked her vehicle at the Children’s Park in Chestnut Ridge, New York. She explained when she returned to her car, she found the passenger door window smashed out and her purse was stolen. The RPD is investigating the incident and anyone with information is asked to call 845-357-2400.

DA’S PRESS RELEASE

Rockland County District Attorney Thomas P. Zugibe on Monday announced the arrest of Bernard Hughes III, 56 of 4 Trachtenberg Court, West Nyack, New York on one count of Conspiracy in the Fourth Degree, a class “D” felony.

Hughes, a veteran foreman at the Rockland County Highway Department, is accused of trafficking powder and crack cocaine in several local towns and villages during work hours. On numerous occasions over the past 12 months, undercover members of the Rockland County Drug Task Force observed the defendant using a county vehicle to transport and sell several grams of cocaine.

The arrest of Hughes stems from an August 9, 2016 federal indictment charging 11 individuals with trafficking in cocaine and crack cocaine in and around Rockland County. It is alleged that Hughes was a low-level dealer in the drug trafficking organization led by Jemel Goode of Congers, New York.

According to the charges, Hughes conspired with a mid-level drug dealer to transport and sell cocaine in Rockland County. Other amounts of cocaine were purchased by defendant for his own personal use.

Said Zugibe, “In the course of that federal investigation, it was discovered that Hughes was involved with Goode’s cocaine network.”

Hughes was arraigned in the Village of West Haverstraw Justice Court by the Honorable Kevin Russo. He was released on his own recognizance pending a future court date.

He faces up to seven years in state prison if convicted.

Clarkstown:  

Wanted

Name: Oscar Lara

Age: 24-years-old

Sex: Male

Race: White

Height: 6’00”

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Brown

Wanted for: Stalking and Harassment

Lara’s last known address was in Congers, New York. Please call the Clarkstown Detective Bureau at 845-639-5840 if you have any information. 

Wanted

Name: Jairo Marte

Age: 35-years-old

Sex: Male

Race: White

Height: 5’9”

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Brown

Wanted For: DWI, Resisting Arrest and Reckless Driving

Marte’s last known address was in Stony Point, New York. Please call the Clarkstown Detective Bureau at 845-639-5840 if you have any information.

Orangetown:

Jersey Man Arrested for DWI

On Monday Aug. 29, 2016 at approximately 10:37 p.m., the Orangetown Police Department arrested Fursey Walsh, 44, of Englewood, New Jersey for driving while intoxicated. Walsh was stopped on Old Tappan Road in Tappan, New York for a traffic violation. He had an odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from his breath and exhibited poor motor control. Walsh consented to, and failed, numerous field sobriety tests on the scene. He was arrested for suspicion of driving while intoxicated and transported to the Orangetown Police Headquarters where he refused to take a Breathalyzer test. He was processed and charged with driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor. He was released and is due back in Orangetown Justice Court on Oct. 4, 2016 to answer the charge.

Pearl River Man Charged with DWI after Hitting Tree 

On Saturday Aug. 27, 2016 at approximately 5:07 a.m. the Orangetown Police Department responded to a motor vehicle accident on Orangeburg Road in Pearl River, New York. At the scene officers saw a motor vehicle on the front lawn of a residence that had overturned and was lying on its roof. The vehicle had lost control hitting an embankment off the side of the road, went airborne and struck a tree approximately 7 feet from its base. The sole occupant and driver, 23-year-old Eric Chanin of Pearl River, New York, was still in the vehicle and trapped inside. Pearl River Fire Department responded and removed Chanin from the vehicle. Medic 21 and Pearl River Ambulance also responded to the scene and administered medical attention. He was then transported to the Westchester Medical Center via stat flight helicopter. Chanin consented to a blood test to determine the alcohol content of his blood and the results are pending. Chanin was charged with drinking while intoxicated, a misdemeanor, and was released at the hospital on an appearance ticket to receive medical attention. He is due back in Orangetown Justice Court on Sept. 21, 2016 to answer all charges.

Nyack Man Resists Arrest, Injuring Officer

On Friday Aug. 26, 2016 at approximately 12:35 a.m. the Orangetown Police Department arrested Kelvin Lara, 32, of Nyack, New York on several charges. Lara was operating a motor vehicle on Route 59 in Nyack and was stopped by police for a traffic violation. A check on his license showed Lara had two suspensions out of Newburgh, New York. An officer noticed the smell of an alcoholic beverage emanating from Lara’s breath. He refused to conduct field sobriety tests and became uncooperative. The officer attempted to place him under arrest when he became combative and began to fight with the officer. Lara was eventually subdued but the officer sustained an injury during the struggle. Lara was arrested and transported to the Orangetown Police Headquarters. He was processed and charged with second-degree assault, resisting arrest, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and driving while ability impaired. He was arraigned and released on bail. Lara is due back in Nyack Justice Court on Sept. 20, 2016 to answer all charges.

Ramapo

Burglary in New Hempstead

On Sunday Aug. 28, 2016 at approximately 7:10 a.m., the Ramapo Police’s patrol and investigation divisions responded to a reported burglary of an occupied residence in New Hempstead, New York. After canvassing the neighborhood they discovered a suspect, a 41-year-old Spring Valley man who was then arrested approximately two and a half hours after the crime. He was charged with second-degree burglary. He was arraigned in the Village of New Hempstead Judge. He was remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of a $50,000 bail.

Stony Point

New City Man Arrested on Warrant

On Aug. 29, 2016 the Stony Point Police Department arrested James Casserly, 42, of New City, New York for a parole violation. He was arrested following an investigation of a suspicious person revealed he was wanted on an active arrest warrant out of the NYS Department of Corrections. Casserly was arrested, processed and awaiting pickup by the NYS Division of Parole.

Domestic Dispute Arrest

On Aug. 25, 2016 the Stony Point Police Department arrested Rocco Arancibia, 62, of Stony Point, New York for fourth-degree criminal mischief. He was arrested after a domestic dispute investigation. Arancibia allegedly damaged the victim’s vehicle, striking it with a stick, during a domestic dispute. He was arrested, processed, arraigned and ROR’d on an appearance ticket returnable at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 1, 2016 after posting $250.00 bail.

Haverstraw Woman Arrested for Harassment

On Aug. 24, 2016 the Stony Point Police Department arrested Erica Polanco, 31, of Haverstraw, New York for harassment. She was arrested following an investigation that revealed she was wanted on an active warrant out of Haverstraw for harassment. She was arrested, processed and turned over the Haverstraw Town Police Department to answer the charge.

Woman Arrested for Cocaine Possession

On Aug. 18, 2016 the Stony Point Police Department arrested Victoria Strehlau, 46, of Stony Point, New York for seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Strehlau was arrested after a vehicle and traffic stop revealed she was in possession of cocaine. She was arrested, process and released on an appearance ticket returnable at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 20, 2016.

Orangetown

Labor Day DWI

On Monday Sept. 5, 2016 at approximately 3:04 a.m. the Orangetown Police Department arrested Gladimir Samedi, 38, of Spring Valley, New York and charged him with two counts of driving while intoxicated.

An OPD officer stopped Samedi’s vehicle after allegedly committing multiple vehicle and traffic law violations. The officer found Samedi to be intoxicated and he failed field sobriety tests on the scene. Samedi was transported to police headquarters where he submitted to a Breathalyzer test. He was processed without incident, released on $100.00 bail and turned over to a friend. He is due back in the Nyack Justice Court on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. to answer the charges.

DWI in Pearl River

On Sunday Sept. 4, 2016 at approximately 8:22 p.m. the Orangetown Police Department arrested 58-year-old James Hartnett of Pearl River, New York and charged him with two counts of felony driving while intoxicated.

Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident involving Hartnett on Route 304 in Pearl River. He was found in an intoxicated state and failed field sobriety tests on the scene. Hartnett was transported to police headquarters and submitted to a Breathalyzer test. Hartnett was processed without incident, released on his own summonses and turned over to a friend. He is due back in the Orangetown Justice Court on Oct. 4, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. to answer all charges.

Pair Charged after Heroin Found in Pearl River

On Sunday Sept. 4, 2016 at approximately 4:49 p.m. the Orangetown Police Department arrested 27-year-old Conor Gorman of Elmsford, New York who was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Another man, 28-year-old Matthew Capuano of Nyack, New York was also charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Officers responded to a call for service at the Gulf gas station in Pearl River, New York where it was reported two males were acting suspicious. Officers found Gorman in possession of pills alleged to be a controlled substance and a quantity of packets allegedly containing heroin. A check of the area where Gorman and Capuano were interacting revealed another larger quantity of allegedly heroin packets. Both Gorman and Capuano were transported to the OPD Headquarters and processed without incident. Justice Finning arraigned both suspects in the Orangetown Justice Court, each held on $15,000.00 bail and transported to the Rockland County Jail. Gorman and Capuano are due back in court on Friday Sept. 9, 2016 to answer all charges.

Man Gives Police Fake Name and ID

On Friday Sept. 2, 2016 at approximately 6:53 p.m. the Orangetown Police Department arrested Serge Gaspard, 59, of Spring Valley, New York for criminal impersonation. Orangetown Police stopped Gaspard on Upper Depew Avenue in Nyack, New York for a traffic violation. During this initial contact with officers he provided a false name and identity. The officers were able to discover the subject’s true identity and found he had five suspensions on his license out of the state of New York. Gaspard was arrested and brought to OPD Headquarters where he was processed and charged with second-degree criminal impersonation and second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. He was released on bail and is due back in the Nyack Justice Court on Sept. 27, 2016 to answer the charges.

DWI in Nyack

On Friday Sept. 2, 2016 at approximately 10:07 p.m. the Orangetown Police arrested 32-year-old Jonathan Schupack of Valley Cottage, New York for driving while intoxicated. Schupack was stopped in Nyack for a traffic violation. He had an odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath, glassy eyes and slurred speech. He failed numerous field sobriety tests and was arrested for suspicion of DWI. Schupack was transported to the OPD Headquarters where he failed a Breathalyzer test. He was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated and released on $100 bail. He is due back in the Nyack Justice Court on Oct. 4, 2016 to answer the charge.

DWI in Orangeburg

On Thursday Sept. 1, 2016 at approximately 10:25 p.m. the Orangetown Police Department arrested 22-year-old Joseph Corso of Norwood, New Jersey for driving while intoxicated. Officers stopped Corso on Orangeburg Road in Orangeburg, New York for a traffic violation. He had an odor of al alcoholic beverage emanating from his breath with glassy eyes and impaired speech. Corso consented to, and failed, numerous field sobriety tests on the scene. He was arrested for suspicion of driving while intoxicated and transported to the OPD Headquarters where he failed a Breathalyzer test. Corso was processed and charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated. He was released on bail and is due back in the Orangetown Justice Court on Oct. 5, 2016 to answer the charge.

Ramapo  

Wanted:

Name: Alexandra Dinucci

Age: 30-years-old

Dinucci is wanted by the Town of Ramapo Police for prostitution stemming from a 2013 arrest. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to contact the Town of Ramapo at (845) – 357 – 2400.

Driver Fled DWI Accident Scene

On Monday Sept. 5, 2016 at approximately 8:00 p.m. the RPD received a report of a personal injury motor vehicle accident on Route 45 near Conklin Road. Another report came in claiming one of the drivers fled the scene before police arrived. The other driver suffered a minor injury and was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital for treatment. The fleeing driver, a 46-year-old Spring Valley resident was located with assistance from the Rockland County Sheriff’s Patrol. He was arrested for driving while intoxicated and other vehicle and traffic offenses. The suspect was being held at the Ramapo Police Department Headquarters while waiting a Tuesday Sept. 6 morning arraignment at the Village of New Hempstead Justice Court.

Brooklyn Resident Arrested in Chestnut Ridge

On Sunday Sept. 4, 2016 at approximately 8:25 p.m. the RPD received a report of a motor vehicle accident on Hungry Hollow Road in Chestnut Ridge, New York. The driver, a 20-year-old Brooklyn resident, was arrested for driving while ability impaired by drugs, unlawful possession of marijuana, and refusal to submit to a chemical test. The subject was treated at a local hospital for accident-related injuries and was being held pending arraignment.

DWI Accident in Hillcrest

On Saturday Sept. 3, 2016 RPD officers responded to a motor vehicle accident in the Hillcrest area. The investigating officers determined the motorist, while traveling on Northbrook Road, struck a parked car and proceeded to strike a second vehicle that was traveling northbound on Northbrook Road. The vehicle involved continued to drive through a yard, ending up on Merrick Lane. The vehicle’s operator was intoxicated, arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. He was later released after posting bail. He is due in Ramapo Court later this month. 

Pomona DWI

On Friday Sept. 2, 2016 an undercover Ramapo Officer stopped a car on Route 202 in Pomona, New York to investigate a vehicle and traffic offense. The driver, a 31-year-old from Fort Montgomery, New York, exhibited signs of intoxication. After failing sobriety tests on the scene, he was arrested and charged with DWI. The driver’s blood alcohol content was over twice the legal limit. The suspect was released on bail and must appear in Ramapo Court next month to answer the charge.

Suffern

Man Arrested on Ramapo Warrant

A 29-year-old Spring Valley Man was charged with narcotics possession. Officers responded to the area of Lafayette Ave. and Woodland Dr. to investigate a report of a disorderly person. Upon arriving they saw a person fitting the description that was given to them and this person was yelling loudly. Upon conducting a data check of him, police discovered he had a warrant out of the Ramapo PD for drug possession. Officers then took him into custody and upon being searched he was found to be in possession of 11 glassine envelopes of heroin. He was taken back to Suffern Police Headquarters and turned over to the Ramapo PD after processing.

CRIMINAL CONTEMPT
Matthew Prentice, age 44, residing at 10 Charles Lane, 2B, Pomona, NY, was arrested on August 30, 2016 for criminal contempt in the second degree. The defendant was arrested following a warrant investigation. The defendant was wanted on an arrest warrant that was filed as a result of the defendant violating a duly served order of protection. The defendant was arrested, processed and then arraigned in Stony Point Justice Court. He was released on an appearance ticket returnable on September 14, 2016 at 9 a.m. after posting $250 bail.

FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE
Jerimie Rasheed, age 38, residing at 10 North Cheryl Street, Chestnut Ridge, NY, was arrested on August 31, 2016 as a fugitive from justice. The defendant was arrested after an investigation revealed he was wanted on an active arrest warrant out of Bergen County, N.J. for sale of marijuana. The defendant was arrested and charged as a fugitive from justice, processed, arraigned and remanded to the Rockland County Correctional Facility awaiting extradition.

CRIMINAL CONTEMPT & AGGRAVATED HARASSMENT
Manuel A. Hernandez, age 26, residing at 1 Coyne Drive, Haverstraw, NY, was arrested on August 31, 2016 for criminal contempt in the second degree and aggravated harassment in the second degree. The defendant was arrested following a domestic dispute. It is alleged the defendant did violate a duly served Order of Protection. Subsequent to his arrest the defendant was additionally charged and arrested for aggravated harassment in the second degree involving a separate domestic incident that occurred on August 28, 2016. The defendant was arrested, processed and is awaiting arraignment in the Stony Point justice Court.

CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE & CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
James Giuttari, age 19, residing at 314 Riley Road, New Windsor, NY, was arrested on August 31, 2016 for criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree and criminal mischief in the fourth degree. The defendant was arrested after investigation revealed the defendant was wanted on an active bench warrant out of New Windsor for criminal mischief. Subsequent to his arrest, the defendant was found in possession of heroin, and charged accordingly. The defendant was arrested, processed and released to the Town of New Windsor P.D. to answer the charge related to the criminal mischief. He is due back in the Stony Point Justice Court on October 4, 2016 at 9 a.m. to answer the CPCS 7th charge.

Monsey man, Binyamin Gottlieb was arrested on September 6 and charged with being involved in a kidnap and murder scheme.

Gottlieb, 33, allegedly conspired with 55-year old Rabbi, Aaron Goldberg and 25-year old, Shimen Libowitz to kidnap and murder a Brooklyn man who refused to provide his estranged wife a religious necessary for a divorce to proceed according to Jewish law.

Gottlieb admitted to authorities that he had provided the two men, Goldberg and Libowitz with $25,000 to carry out the kidnapping. Gottlieb was caught trying to flee the country.

Ramapo:

Concern Doesn’t Lead to Arrest in Hillcrest

At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 13, 2016 the RPD responded to Main Street and Eckerson Road in Hillcrest, New York for a man causing a disturbance and menacing customers with a knife. The first officer on the scene determined that no weapon was involved and the subject is the basis of numerous calls to the area. While there have been stay-away orders of protection put out against this individual, none were applicable in this case. No offense was made requiring arrest.

Pair Tries Stealing TV from Department Store

Just before 1:00 p.m. on Sept. 12, 2016 the RPD responded to a theft in progress at an Airmont department store. Two suspects went to the back of the store and removed a television off of the wall. They walked to the luggage section, cut the security cable off of the television, and brought it to the front-end where they were allegedly going to try and return it. At some point the pair decided not to, and as they were leaving the store with the television, the responding officer arrested them. The suspects, a 20-year-old male from Prospect Park, New Jersey and a 21-year-old male from Sloatsburg, New York were charged with petit larceny and fourth-degree criminal mischief. The suspect from Sloatsburg also has a larceny warrant out of Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. He was transported to the Rockland County Jail and both suspects must appear in the Airmont Court to face the charges.

Man Arrested for Trespassing

At approximately 6:00 p.m. on Sept. 9, 2016 an RPD unit responded to an adult residential facility in Monsey, New York for a trespass complaint from a caller who said the subject, who previously assaulted a resident, was on the grounds. The officer was aware the subject had a valid ‘stay-away’ order of protection against him and a signed charge for second-degree criminal contempt. Upon arriving, the officer saw the suspect walking from the parking lot to the main entrance with a broken guitar in his hand. The 58-year-old male suspect was arrested and transported to police headquarters for processing. Bail was set and the defendant was transported to the Rockland County Jail.

Man Harasses Another with Religious Comments

On Sept. 8, 2016 at approximately 2:30 p.m., a commercial real estate agent and a property developer got into an altercation. During this exchange, a 74-year-old male from Suffern, New York allegedly made reference to the victim’s religion as the altercation escalated to a physical confrontation. Allegedly others had to pull the suspect away to keep the two parties separated. The suspected was located by the RPD shortly after the incident. He was arrested and charged with criminal obstruction of breathing and second-degree aggravated harassment. The suspect is due in Airmont Court at a later date to answer the charges.

Orangetown:

Man Resists Arrest after Breaking into Apartment

On Monday Sept. 12, 2016 at approximately 10:15 p.m. the Orangetown Police Department arrested 47-year-old James Flannery of Tappan, New York for criminal mischief. Police responded to a possible domestic dispute in Tappan when they discovered Flannery used a hammer and broke the door leading into a female’s apartment at the location. While attempting to arrest Flannery, he began fighting with officers. Multiple officers were needed to subdue him. He was transported to the OPD Headquarters, processed and charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. Judge Finning arraigned him and Flannery was released. He is due back in the Orangetown Justice Court on Sept. 26, 2016 to answer the charges.

The Orangetown Police Department will hold its annual open house this Saturday, Sept. 17, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the police station annex at  Town Hall, 26 W. Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg.

According to Police Chief Kevin Nulty this will be the department’s 19^th annual such event, aimed at giving the public a behind the scenes look at the town’s largest department and how it functions. The event is free and open to the public, and includes free refreshments.

This year’s open house is geared to the theme of “Orangetown: A Public Safety and Community Partnership,” Nulty said.

The event is designed to be both informative and interactive for adults and children alike  and will include safety lectures, a tour of the police station as well as displays of some of the specialized equipment used by the town’s Police Department.

The town’s EOC, or Emergency Operation Center, located in the basement of Town Hall, will also be open for viewing as well as outreach displays by several of the department’s public safety and community-based partner agencies such as fire departments, ambulance corps, auxiliary police, youth corps and others.

At the conclusion of the open house at 2 p.m. there will be a memorial held in the lobby of Town Hall to commemorate the sacrifice of deceased members of the department, killed in the line of duty. They include two officers killed by a drunk driver on Route 303 three decades ago and two others killed by the Brinks armored car robbers in Nyack shortly after.

FROM THE DA’S OFFICE

Rockland County District Attorney Thomas P. Zugibe today announced the filing of criminal charges against the Town of Ramapo Director of Building, Planning and Zoning for allegedly stealing over $100,000 in a yearlong scheme to falsify building permit applications as the result of an investigation conducted by the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Special Investigations Unit.

Anthony Mallia (DOB 06/14/64) of 5 Biret Drive, Airmont, New York is charged with:

• One count of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class “C” Felony

• 33 counts of Tampering with Public Records in the First Degree, class “D” Felonies

• 33 counts of Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree, class “E” Felonies

• 33 counts of Offering a False Instrument for Filing, class “E” Felonies

• One count of Official Misconduct, a class “A” Misdemeanor

“This case goes to the very heart of corruption,” said District Attorney Zugibe. “According to the charges, the defendant developed an elaborate scheme to steal taxpayer money rather than to ensure public safety and compliance. His breach of the people’s trust comes at a time when the residents of Ramapo are demanding honesty from their leaders. Such self-serving criminal behavior severely undermines public confidence in government and will not be tolerated.”

Rockland County Executive Ed Day said, “What happens in Ramapo affects all of Rockland. When one official responsible for carrying out the taxpayer’s business applies the rules unfairly, we all suffer. There is one set of rules, one set of laws that everyone is expected to follow.”

District Attorney Zugibe said that, according to the criminal complaint, Mallia was grossly undercharging contractors for building permit applications for new residential construction projects. In the Town of Ramapo building permit fees are determined by “cost of construction.” Throughout 2015, the defendant allegedly approved building permit applications which greatly underestimated the actual cost of construction.

The complaint alleges that Mallia stole more than $100,000 through his scheme, which involved altering and falsely recording the cost of construction for 33 building permit applications, thereby reducing the collection of fees legally owed to the Town of Ramapo. The defendant is accused of filing the phony records with Ramapo’s Building, Planning and Zoning Department.

The defendant is charged with the theft of the fees, in addition to various charges related to the falsification of official town records.

(It should be noted that an indictment is merely an accusation and that the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty)

A 16-year-old Ramapo High School student was arrested Friday night for allegedly pointing a loaded gun at a classmate during a bus ride home earlier that day.

The unnamed juvenile faces felony charges of reckless endangerment in the first degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, as well as a Class A misdemeanor, menacing in the second degree. A 23-year-old man, Timothy Brown, was also arrested on weapons charges when the 16-year-old was discovered in Brown’s vehicle still in possession of the weapon.

According to Ramapo PD on Friday, September 16 around 4:50 p.m. police headquarters received a report from a 16-year-old unnamed victim who stated that another student on the bus pointing a handgun at him.

Detectives began an investigation and released the following report to the public:

“At about 2 p.m., the [unnamed] victim had just boarded a school bus at Ramapo High School. Another student, the 16-year-old male suspect, then boarded the bus and sat next to the victim. The suspect then pulled a loaded handgun from a back pack and pointed it at the victim. The victim reported this to his family later in the day at which point the Ramapo Police were notified.

“During the subsequent investigation, the suspect was located Friday night by Ramapo detectives in Nanuet. When located, the suspect was a passenger in a vehicle being driven by Timothy Brown, 23, of Spring Valley. During a stop of this vehicle, the loaded handgun was found by detectives. Both the 16-year-old suspect and Brown were arrested.”

The 16-year-old was arraigned in the Town of Ramapo Justice Court and remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $20,000. bail. Brown was arraigned in the Town of Ramapo Justice Court and remanded to the Rockland County Jail with no bail. This investigation is on-going and more charges may be pending.

Orangetown 

Man Arrested in Nyack for Crack Cocaine and Marijuana

On Monday Sept. 19, 2016 at approximately 5:53 p.m. the Orangetown Police Department arrested 50-year-old Daniel Falcone of Orangeburg, New York for criminal possession of a controlled substance. Orangetown Police saw Falcone on Franklin Street in Nyack, New York acting in a suspicious manner. Following an investigation Falcone was found to possess a quantity of alleged crack cocaine and marijuana. He was arrested and transported to the Orangetown Police Headquarters for processing. Falcone was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana. He was released and is due back in Nyack Justice Court on Oct. 13, 2016 to answer the charges.

Male Arrested at Dominican College for Violence

On Thursday Sept. 15, 2016 at approximately 9:19 p.m. the Orangetown Police Department arrested 22-year-old Jhavier Daley of Mount Vernon, New York. Police responded to a possible domestic dispute at Dominican College in Orangeburg when they came upon Daley in the parking lot of the college. After a brief investigation it was discovered Daley was involved in an argument with a female at the college. Daley allegedly became physical at some point in the argument. Daley allegedly choked the female and stole money from her purse. He was arrested on the scene and transported back to the OPD Headquarters for processing. Daley was charged with third-degree robbery and criminal obstruction of breathing. Judge Finning arraigned him and Daley was taken to the Rockland County Jail.

Clarkstown

Wanted

Name: Kathryn Fasano

Age: 42-years-old

Sex: Female

Race: White

Height: 5’-6”

Hair: Black

Eyes: Blue

Wanted For: Larceny, possession of stolen property

Fasano’s last known address was in Nyack, New York. If you have any information please contact the Clarkstown Warrant Unit at 845-639-5880

Suffern

 Recent Arrests:

The Suffern PD charged a 50-year-old Suffern man with criminal trespass after he went to his ex-girlfriend’s Chestnut Street residence and pushed his way into her apartment, unwanted, after an argument. He was released on bail following arraignment.

The Suffern PD charged a 47-year-old Goshen man with having an active warrant on him out of their department and then further charged him with bail jumping.

Drone Arrest

On Sept. 18, 2016 the Suffern Police Department arrested a 30-year-old Saddle Brooke, New Jersey man for operating a drone over the Suffern Street Fair. Officers on foot patrol and fair attendees noticed the drone flying overheard near Lafayette Avenue and Chestnut Street. The person flying the drone was located and charged with this offense under Rockland County law.

Stony Point

West Haverstraw Man Arrested Twice in Same Day for DWAI

On Sept. 15, 2016 at approximately 1:37 a.m. the Stony Point Police Department responded to a rollover motor vehicle accident with injuries on Filors Lane near Theills Road. Following an investigation 20-year-old Zachary Morrell of West Haverstraw, New York was arrested for driving while under the influence of drugs. A 19-year-old female passenger was arrested for unlawful possession of marijuana. She was transported to Nyack Hospital for a laceration sustained in the accident where she was treated and released. Morrell was arrested, processed and released on an appearance ticket returnable on Oct. 6, 2016.

The same day at approximately 2:27 p.m. the Stony Point Police Department responded to a report of an erratic operator in the area of South Liberty Drive. Responding officers located the vehicle involved and following an investigation, Morrell was arrested again for driving under the influence of drugs and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, “Alpazolam”. He was arrested again, processed and then arraigned at the Stony Point Justice Court. Morrell was remanded to the Rockland County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000.00 bail. He is due back in court for the second DWAI charge on Oct. 6, 2016 as well. The Rockland County Sheriff’s Department Drug Recognition Expert assisted the Stony Point Police Department.

Ramapo

Man Arrested for Assault

At approximately 5:00 p.m. on Sept. 20, 2016 the Ramapo Police Department arrested a 25-year-old Hillcrest man on domestic violence charges. When police responded, they found a victim with swell marks and lacerations. The suspect was transported to the RPD Headquarters for processing. He was charged with criminal mischief and assault.

Man Caught Stealing at his Job

On Monday Sept. 19, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. the Ramapo Police Department received a report from the Loss Prevention Department at a local store that an employee was stealing from the business. Officers responded and investigated. After reviewing the evidence presented, a 29-year-old male employee from Thiells, New York was arrested and charged with petit larceny. He was processed and released on his own recognizance with a Village of Airmont Justice Court date.

Argument Leaves One Woman with Injuries in Pomona

On Sept. 18, 2016 the RPD received a report of an assault that occurred in the parking lot of a Route 202 business in Pomona. Officers arrived and discovered a 51-year-old female victim who was assaulted by another female with a golf club. The suspect had fled the scene and the victim was treated for minor head and hand injuries. RPD officers conducted an investigation and arrested a 50-year-old Pomona resident for second-degree assault, third-degree criminal mischief and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

DWI Arrest in Hillcrest

On Sept. 17, 2016 at approximately 3:19 a.m. officers arrested a 38-year-old Spring Valley resident for driving while intoxicated and other vehicle and traffic violations. An RPD patrol officer observed a vehicle being operated in an erratic manner in the Hillcrest section of Ramapo. When the vehicle was stopped the officer began his investigation, leading to the suspect’s arrest. He was held for arraignment Sunday morning. The suspect was also arrested for an outstanding bench warrant out of the Village of Spring Valley.

Drug-Related Accident in Wesley Hills

On Sept. 16, 2016, the Ramapo Police Department responded to Wilder Road in Wesley Hills for a motor vehicle accident. While investigating the accident, the officer noticed the driver was impaired. The driver was arrested and the Ramapo Police Drug Recognition Expert conducted a further investigation. The driver was processed and released after posting bail. He is due to return to the Wesley Hills Village Court next month.

Wanted:

Name: Pelege Brevil

Height: 5’-6”

Weight: 150 lbs at time of arrest

Details: Pelege Brevil is wanted for third-degree assault stemming from an incident in August 2015. Anyone with information pertaining to Brevil’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Town of Ramapo Police at 845-357-2400.

HAVERSTRAW PD REPORT

On Friday Afternoon at approximately 1:30 p.m. Haverstraw PD received a call from an employee of CVS in Garnerville stating several subjects just stole merchandise from the store. The subjects exited the store and entered a car in the parking lot, which a witness described to police.

One of the patrol units responding to the incident observed the vehicle traveling on Rosman Rd., the officer attempted to stop the vehicle. The vehicle’s driver failed to comply then turned the vehicle onto a side road and stopped, where all the occupants exited and fled on foot.

One subject was apprehended at the scene, four others occupants of the car jumped a fence and continued to flee. A search of the area continued for several hours and the remaining four that fled were all apprehended. The following men were arrested:

Robert White, age 29, from Brooklyn NY

William White, age 29, from Brooklyn NY

Trevor Owens, age 26, from Brooklyn NY

Joseph Thomas, age 43, from Queens NY

Lee Holt, age 28, from Brooklyn NY

All five were charged with criminal possession of stolen property third a Class D felony and resisting arrest. They were all arraigned, in the Town of Haverstraw Court by the Honorable Judge John Grant. All five subjects were sent to the Rockland County Jail, the bail amounts varied from $10,000 to automatic remand based on prior criminal history.

Haverstraw PD was assisted by several agencies, NYSP, Stony Point Police, RC Sheriff’s Dept. and the RC Aviation unit.

A domestic dispute that began with an angry wife confronting her husband over “disturbing photographs” has concluded with the conviction of Nicholas Clark, 33, of Chestnut Ridge on one class “E” felony charge of criminal mischief in the third degree.

The state contended that on January 22, 2014, at approximately 12:40 a.m., Clark intentionally damaged his wife’s laptop computer after she confronted him with “disturbing photographs” she found on his cell phone. According to trial testimony, the defendant reacted violently, making head-to-head contact with his wife and verbally berating her, before smashing and destroying the computer.

According to the charges, Clark fled their condominium at 194 Sierra Vista Lane, Valley Cottage, New York. The victim called 911 to report the incident. The three-day trial ended on September 26, 2016, with the jury finding the defendant guilty of the top count of the indictment.

Clark was ordered to be held in the Rockland County Jail. His sentencing is scheduled for January 3, 2017, when he faces a maximum of three years in state prison. Senior Assistant District Attorney John W. McGowan prosecuted the case.

Authorities described the content of the photos found on the defendant’s phone that came out during the testimony at trial as thus:

“The victim (defendant’s wife) found a photograph that the defendant had taken of the victim’s friend from behind while she was at an ATM machine withdrawing money. The friend did not know she was being photographed and did not consent to the photo being taken. Additionally, the victim found a photograph of the defendant’s father’s girlfriend in a bikini with her head cropped out as well as several celebrity red-carpet wardrobe malfunction photos showing the exposed breasts of female celebrities.

“Further, the victim found that the defendant was following numerous underage girls on Instagram. Just before the attack, the defendant became angered when the victim told him that she found the photograph of her friend at the ATM on the defendant’s phone.”

It remains to be seen whether she will testify against lover/codefendant Dr. Ira Bernstein in return for leniency  

BY JOEL GROSSBARTH 

In a surprise move in court, Kelly Gribeluk pleaded guilty to three counts of conspiracy in connection with the plot to kill Susan Bernstein, the estranged wife of her boyfriend Ira Bernstein, a local podiatrist.

Gribeluk, a mother of three children, appeared in court dressed in a black business suit rather than the orange prison jumpsuit that she has worn to her prior Court appearances. In her plea, Gribeluk answered questions from Judge David Zuckerman and admitted that she was, in fact, guilty of the charges against her.

Upon accepting her guilty plea, Judge Zuckerman ordered that her bail be reduced from $600,000 to $50,000 with the condition that she wears a GPS monitoring bracelet on her ankle until her sentencing on January 3, 2017.

Gribeluk’s plea raises serious questions as to the defense that Ira Bernstein continues to raise. By definition, a conspiracy requires two or more people to agree to commit a crime together with an overt act in furtherance of the agreement.

Although Bernstein and Gribeluk were indicted under the same indictment, the court has treated the two defendants separately. It is unclear whether Gribeluk would testify against Bernstein if his case goes to trial. Assistant District Attorney Richard Kennison Moran made no representations as to whether Gribeluk was offered any type of promise by the prosecution at her sentence.

Bernstein is scheduled to appear in Court on October 4, 2016 to determine if the case is ready for trial. Bernstein continues to assert his “not guilty” plea in connection with the same charges that Gribeluk has now pled guilty to.

Gribulek is the former Kelly Myzner, a one time ultra-Orthodox wife and mother whose custody case made headlines due to accusations that Judge Sherri Eisenpress had a religious bias in favor of her husband.

Jersey Woman Charged with DWI in Pearl River

Stacey Solazzo, a 51-year old woman from Washington Township, New Jersey was arrested by the Orangetown Police Department Monday afternoon with a DWI.

Orangetown Police received a call of a female who fell asleep behind the wheel of a vehicle that was stopped in a traffic lane on Route 304 in Pearl River. Officers observed that Solazzo’s eyes were bloodshot, her speech was slurred and the vehicle smelt of alcohol. Not only did Solazzo fail the breathalyzer and other sobriety tests, it was also found out that Solazzo had her license to drive in the state of New York revoked.

Solazzo will be arrested for the following charges: driving while intoxicated aggravated driving while intoxicated and aggravated unlicensed operation in the first degree; all in which are felonies. Her bail amount is $2,500 and is due back in court on a later date.

Domestic Arrest in Orangeburg

Vladamir Vismer, a 32-year old male from New York, New York was arrested Sunday for a domestic dispute inside a vehicle on Lester Drive in Orangeburg.

When arriving to scene, officers observed that Vismer had a female and a small child in the vehicle. After the investigation, it was found out that Vismer had allegedly struck the female in the face for reasons not yet notified and then took the cell phone she was trying to use to call the police in order to stop her from calling. The strike by Vismer caused injury to the female.

Vismer was arrested and taken to the Orangetown Police Headquarters are charged with the following: assault in the third degree, criminal mischief in the fourth degree and endangering the welfare of a child; all in which are misdemeanors. Vismer is scheduled to return to court on October 3^rd, 2016.

Congers Woman Arrested for Larceny

On Sunday, September 25^th, the Orangetown Polive Department arrested Karen Martin, a 52-year old from Congers, NY for Larceny.

Employees watched Martin in Shoprite in Pearl River leave the store with about two hundred dollars of products without paying for it. She was taken to the Orangetown Police Headquarters and charged with petit larceny, and criminal possession of stolen property in the 5^th degree; both are misdemeanors.

Martin was released on bail and will and is scheduled in court on the 12^th of October.

DWI Arrest in Orangeburg

Tarik Zubi, a 34-year old man from Old Tappan, NJ was arrested Saturday night for driving while intoxicated. Zubi was caught throwing a beer can out the passenger side window on Greenbush road in Orangeburg.

When officers were speaking to Mr. Zubi, they noticed his bloodshot eyes, his blurred speech and smelt alcohol. He failed numerous sobriety tests, was then arrested for suspicion of driving while intoxicated and taken the Orangetown Police Headquarters. A subsequent check al so showed that Zubi was operating a vehicle without a court mandated interlock device.

Zubi is charged with driving while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle without an interlock device misdemeanors and a littering violation. He is due back in court October 19^th, 2016.

Pennsylvania Man Arrested on Orangeburg Road

Jeffery Purcell, a 29-year old male from Stroudsburg, PA was arrested Friday night on Orangeburg Road for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Purcell’s license was suspended or revoked 38 times in New York State for a number of reasons including failure to pay a fines and traffic summonses.

Purcell will be charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree which is a felony. His court date is scheduled for September 26^th.

Town of Ramapo

Hillcrest Man Arrested for Assualt

On September 20^th around 5 pm, the Ramapo Police Department arrested a 25-year old man from Hillcrest on domestic charges.

When the police arrived at the scene, they found a victim will swell marks and lacerations. The Hillcrest man who remains nameless was transported to the stationhouse and will be processed under criminal mischief and assault charges.

Trespass Fugitive still Wanted

The Ramapo Police Department is still looking for a 32-year old woman by the name of Shenettra Franklin.

She is 5 foot 3 inches and weighed 150 pounds. She is wanted for criminal trespass in the second degree and criminal mischief in the fourth degree. The original arrest occurred in the Village of Chestnut Ridge in 2014.

Spring Valley Woman Arrested

Monday, at around 12:30 pm, the Ramapo Police Department was called to handle a domestic dispute. A 34-year old woman from Spring Valley was arrested for having an outstanding warrant. She must return to court on a date to be named later.

Town of Clarkstown

Nyack Woman Wanted for Larceny

Kathryn Fasano, a 42-year old woman from Nyack, NY is wanted for larceny and the possession of stolen property. The Clarkstown Police Department asks anyone with information to report back to them. Call 845-639-5880.

Village of Suffern

Suffern Man Charged With Trespass

A 50-year old Suffern man was arrested for criminal trespass after he went to his ex-girlfriend’s apartment on Chester Street, uninvited.

3 Arrested for Driving With Suspended Registrations

A 47-year old man was charged with having an active warrant and later charged with bail jumping. The Suffern Police Department later charged three drivers for operating under suspended registrations, a 24-year old man from Spring Valley, a 25-year old man from Stony Point and 47-year old woman from Sloatsburg.

Ramsey Teens Involved in Fight

The Suffern Police Department arrested two Ramsey teens, aged 16 and 18 who were involved in a fight at a Pavilion Road party.

When the police arrived, the two teens acted very aggressively towards the officers and were taken to custody and charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration.

Montebello Man Charged With DWI

On Sunday evening, the Suffern Police Department arrested a 56-year old man from Montebello for driving while intoxicated.

The officer stopped the man for speeding on Route 202 around 11:00 pm. The officer found that the driver was in possession of illegal drugs and was then taken to police headquarters. The driver was given a breathalyzer which showed he was intoxicated. The suspect was released on bail and is pending a court date in the near future.

REPORT FROM RAMAPO PD

On Thursday, September 29 at about 3:08 p.m., Town of Ramapo Police received a report of a suspicious vehicle parked on Inwood Drive in the Hillcrest area of the Town of Ramapo. The responding officer found the vehicle occupied by Rylee Smyth (female-24 years old) of Hawley, Pennsylvania and Christopher Guglielmino (male- 22 years old) of Tafton Pennsylvania.

During this investigation, Smyth and Guglielmino were arrested and charged with the following:

Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 5^th Degree (class D Felony)

Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7^th Degree (class A misdemeanor)

They are accused of possessing about 20 grams of heroin as well as cocaine and methamphetamine.

Both parties were arraigned in the Town of Ramapo Justice Court and they were each remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $7,500 bail.