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Suspect Accused Of Assaulting Dad In Front Of Wife, Kids In Rockland Suspect Accused Of Assaulting Dad In Front Of Wife, Kids In Rockland
Suspect Accused Of Assaulting Dad In Front Of Wife, Kids In Rockland A Hudson Valley man has been charged with allegedly assaulting a father in front of his family, including two young children. The incident took place in Rockland County on Friday, March 18, in Spring Valley. An investigation revealed there was an altercation between a 28-year-old victim and and, at the time, unknown male suspect in the area of West Street and Hoyt Street, said Det. Reginald Anderson, of the Spring Valley Police. "During the incident, it was reported that the suspect punched the victim in the face, in front of the victim's wife and two young children," Anderson said. Follo…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Dog Attacks Toddler, Seriously Injures Good Samaritan In Rockland Dog Attacks Toddler, Seriously Injures Good Samaritan In Rockland
Dog Attacks Toddler, Seriously Injures Good Samaritan In Rockland A 20-year-old man on his way to court in a cab has been identified as the owner of a pit bull that attacked a 1-year-old child and then seriously injured a Good Samaritan. Daveaun Whittle, of Haverstraw, was in a cab on the way to court on Jan. 7, when, thinking he might be sent to jail, let the dog loose in Spring Valley hoping it would find a home, said Spring Valley Police Officer Matthew Galli. After letting the dog loose, the pit bull allegedly attacked the toddler on Hoyt Street.  Several Good Samaritans came forward to try and physically remove the animal from the child, police…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Dog Attacks Infant, Bites Good Samaritan In Rockland, Police Say Dog Attacks Infant, Bites Good Samaritan In Rockland, Police Say
Dog Attacks Infant, Bites Good Samaritan In Rockland, Police Say A dog is being held in quarantine at an animal shelter after allegedly attacking a 1-year-old infant and then biting good Samaritans who attempted to intervene. The attack took place around 4 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7, on Hoyt Street in Spring Valley, said Officer Matthew Galli. When officers arrived, they found a chaotic scene with at least two people being injured by the animal, Galli said. A preliminary investigation revealed that the loose dog began attacking a 1-year-old child. Several good Samaritans came forward to try and physically remove the animal from the child, he s…

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by Kathy Reakes