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Rockland County Apartment Fire Injures 2, Leaves 50 Homeless Rockland County Apartment Fire Injures 2, Leaves 50 Homeless
Rockland County Apartment Fire Injures 2, Leaves 50 Homeless A resident and a firefighter were injured during a fire at a three-story Hudson Valley apartment building. The blaze occurred in Rockland County around 9:30 p.m., Monday, April 22, at the Surrey Carlton Apartments on Ewing Avenue in Spring Valley. According to the Spring Valley Police and Mark Lieb of Rockland Video Productions, officers found a fire with heavy flames and smoke coming from the living room of a top-floor apartment. Police told Lieb that a woman was trapped unconscious inside, suffering from smoke inhalation. Unidentified neighbors brought her downstairs to safety. She was t…
Woman's Body Found In Wooded Area In Hudson Valley Woman's Body Found In Wooded Area In Hudson Valley
Woman's Body Found In Wooded Area In Hudson Valley Police are investigating after the body of a Black woman was found in a wooded area in the Hudson Valley. The woman's body was found in Rockland County on Wednesday, April 3, in the area of the baseball field on Dutch Lane in the village of Spring Valley. Spring Valley Police said the woman is about 60 years years old but did not provide details on how the woman, who has not yet been identified, died or where. The area where the body was found is off Route 59 near apartments and businesses. The Sheriff's Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Rockland County Medical Examiner's Of…
Man Accused Of Killing Wife In Rockland County Man Accused Of Killing Wife In Rockland County
Man Accused Of Killing Wife In Rockland County A Hudson Valley man is behind bars after allegedly killing his wife during a domestic dispute. Rockland County resident Warle Fernandez-Arias, age 37, was charged with second-degree murder on Friday, Feb. 23 in Spring Valley after his wife, Carolyn Canela, age 36, was found dead. According to Spring Valley Police, Canela, who moved to the US from Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, was found when officers responded to a welfare check at 149 Sneden Place West at their Hillcrest Point apartment. Once inside the apartment, officers found the body of Canela, who was pronoun…
Girl Hit, Killed By School Bus In Rockland County Girl Hit, Killed By School Bus In Rockland County
Girl Hit, Killed By School Bus In Rockland County A young girl was hit and killed by a school bus in the Hudson Valley The incident took place in Rockland County around 11:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 16 in the area of S. Madison Ave., in Spring Valley, said the Spring Valley Police  According to Det. Yakov Polowin of the Spring Valley Police, police responded and found medical personnel already on the scene but the 5-year-old girl was pronounced dead.  Her identity has not yet been released. According to Yeshiva World News, the child will be buried Friday afternoon. This is the second fatal bus death within the past two weeks i…
Suspect In Hudson Valley Stabbing Attack Caught, Police Say Suspect In Hudson Valley Stabbing Attack Caught, Police Say
Suspect In Hudson Valley Stabbing Attack Caught, Police Say A Hudson Valley man has been charged with attempted murder following an investigation into the stabbing of another man in front of a food mart.  Rockland County resident Joshua Jemison, age 32, of Spring Valley, was charged on Friday, Sept. 8 for the Tuesday, Sept. 5 attack in which a man was stabbed in the neck. According to Det. Matt Galli, of the Spring Valley Police, the incident took place around 9:40 p.m. during a fight at the Alizeh Food Mart, located at 22 North Main Street. Earlier report: Man Stabbed During Spring Valley Attack, Suspect On Run, Police Say When office…
Man Stabbed During Rockland County Attack, Suspect On Run, Police Say Man Stabbed During Rockland County Attack, Suspect On Run, Police Say
Man Stabbed During Rockland County Attack, Suspect On Run, Police Say Police are investigating after a 34-year-old man was found stabbed in the neck in front of a bodega. The incident took place in Rockland County around 9:40 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 5 in Spring Valley. According to Det. Yakov Polowin, of the Spring Valley Police, officers responded to the report of a fight at the Alizeh Food Mart, located at 22 North Main St.  When officers arrived, they located a Spring Valley resident with a severe laceration to his neck, Polowin said. The scene of the attack.Rockland Video Productions Officers rendered first aid to the victim, who was not identified,…
Father Charged In Hot Car Death Of Infant Daughter In Rockland Father Charged In Hot Car Death Of Infant Daughter In Rockland
Father Charged In Hot Car Death Of Infant Daughter In Rockland A father has been charged with criminally negligent homicide in the hot car death of his 1-year-old daughter in the Hudson Valley. The daughter died in Rockland County on Tuesday, May 9 on Ridge Avenue in the village of Spring Valley. According to Det. Yakov Polowin, of the Spring Valley Police, responding officers learned that the toddler had been left in the family vehicle unattended for several hours and was later found dead. On Thursday, May 18, the father of the child, a 21-year-old Spring Valley resident, was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, Polowin …
1-Year-Old Dies After Allegedly Being Left In Hot Car In Hudson Valley 1-Year-Old Dies After Allegedly Being Left In Hot Car In Hudson Valley
1-Year-Old Dies After Allegedly Being Left In Hot Car In Hudson Valley A 1-year-old girl died after allegedly being left in a hot car for several hours. The incident took place in Rockland County on Tuesday, May 9 around 4:30 p.m., in Spring Valley. According to Det. Philip Fantasia of the Spring Valley Police, officers responded to a home on Ridge Avenue on a report of a deceased child. When officers arrived on the scene, they learned that a 1-year-old girl had been left in the family vehicle unattended for several hours and died, Fantasia said. There is an ongoing investigation taking place by the Spring Valley Police, the Rockland County Sheriff's Office,…
Don't Fall For It: Police In Area Warn Of E-Mail Scam Don't Fall For It: Police In Area Warn Of E-Mail Scam
Don't Fall For It: Police In Area Warn Of E-Mail Scam Police in the Hudson Valley are warning residents of a scam allegedly involving Best Buy's popular Geek Squad after receiving multiple complaints. Victims are being contacted via email reporting that they owe money for a service plan and that there is a past due balance on their account, according to the Spring Valley Police. Victims then provide their bank account information or pre-paid gift cards only to realize a day later a large sum of money is removed from their account without permission, police said. Please contact Detective Fantasia at 845-721-9562 if you have any information on …
2 New Suspects Nabbed For Murder Of 17-Year-Old From Area 2 New Suspects Nabbed For Murder Of 17-Year-Old From Area
2 New Suspects Nabbed For Murder Of 17-Year-Old From Area Two additional suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 17-year-old Hudson Valley teen earlier this summer. Related story: Trio Indicted For Murder Of Hudson Valley Teen Set To Start Senior Year In High School In Rockland County on Thursday, Aug. 11, Spring Valley Police arrested two suspects for the Friday, July 8 killing of Treynahel Cineus.  Ahmad Williams, age 22, and Brian Thomas, age 20, both residents of Haverstraw were arrested at the Westchester County Jail where they were being held for other crimes, said Det. Matthew Galli, o…
Area Teen Shot, Killed Identified Area Teen Shot, Killed Identified
Area Teen Shot, Killed Identified Police have identified a 17-year-old Hudson Valley resident who was shot and killed. Rockland County resident Treynahel Cineus, of Spring Valley, was found shot and killed around 2:30 a.m., Friday, July 8  in the parking lot of 150 West Eckerson Road in Spring Valley. Police responded to the area for a report of a male who had been shot. Arriving officers immediately found Cineus suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound, said Det. Matt Galli, of the Spring Valley Police. Officers attempted life-saving medical attention which was continued by med…
Stabbing Reported At High School In Area, Police Say Stabbing Reported At High School In Area, Police Say
Stabbing Reported At High School In Area, Police Say New Update: Two Stabbed, One Injured During Fight At High School In Hudson Valley, Police Say Police are on the scene of reported stabbing at a high school in the region. The incident happened in Rockland County on Friday, April 29. According to the Spring Valley Police, there is a large police presence at the school currently. Police declined to provide additional information at this time. Officials with the East Ramapo Central School did not return calls for information.  Police are asking that anyone with information call 845-356-7400. This is a developing story. Check back…
Man Charged With Murder Of 28-Year-Old In Area, Police Say Man Charged With Murder Of 28-Year-Old In Area, Police Say
Man Charged With Murder Of 28-Year-Old In Area, Police Say Police have arrested a local man for a homicide that took place more than two years ago in the Hudson Valley.  Rockland County resident Jack Ramirez, age 20, of Spring Valley, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 16, in connection with the killing of a 28-year-old area man. According to the Spring Valley Police, Ramirez was nabbed following a two-year investigation into the killing on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, of Juvenson Paul who was found shot dead in a car. Ramirez, who was already incarcerated at the Dutchess County Jail on unrelated gun charges, was charged with murder. He is being hel…
Woman Hit By Garbage Truck While Crossing Roadway In Area Woman Hit By Garbage Truck While Crossing Roadway In Area
Woman Hit By Garbage Truck While Crossing Roadway In Area A woman is in critical condition after being hit by a garbage truck while crossing a street in the Hudson Valley. The incident took place in Rockland County around 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 8 in Spring Valley. According to Det. Matthew Galli, of the Spring Valley Police, the 67-year-old woman was hit by a garbage truck while crossing Division Street. She was transported to Westchester Medical Center with critical injuries, Galli said. Additional information was not immediately available. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Woman Accused Of Setting Fire At Adult Living Facility In Area, Police Say Woman Accused Of Setting Fire At Adult Living Facility In Area, Police Say
Woman Accused Of Setting Fire At Adult Living Facility In Area, Police Say A Hudson Valley woman has been arrested for allegedly starting a fire in a senior living facility in order to harm another resident. Barbara Desilva of Spring Valley was arrested on Tuesday, April 6 after Spring Valley police responded to the Golden Acres Residential Facility, at 11 Prospect St., for a report that a resident had started a fire, said Spring Valley Police Det. Matthew Galli. According to Galli, an investigation found that Desilva intentionally set the fire in order to harm a man who lives at the facility. Desilva was charged with attempted murder and arson. She is being held…
Area Man Nabbed For Attempted Stabbing, Police Say Area Man Nabbed For Attempted Stabbing, Police Say
Area Man Nabbed For Attempted Stabbing, Police Say A Rockland County man has been arrested for allegedly threatening to stab another person. The incident took place around 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 31, in the area of 22 N. Main St., in Spring. Valley when police responded for a reported stabbing, said Detective Matt Galli of the Spring Valley Police. Throughout the course of an investigation, it was learned that Daniel D. Connoly, 37, of Spring Valley, was involved in a confrontation where he brandished a knife, Galli said. During the incident, Connoly allegedly took the knife and pointed it at his intended victim before fleein…
Two In Critical Condition Following Rockland Shooting Two In Critical Condition Following Rockland Shooting
Two In Critical Condition Following Rockland Shooting Click here for a new, updated story: Rockland Double Shooting Update: Teen Dead, One Critical, Police Say Two men are in critical following a shooting in Rockland County. Spring Valley Police discovered the injured men when they responded to a call for shots fired around 3:15 p.m., Friday, March 26, in the area of 34 Monsey Blvd., Spring Valley Detective Matt Galli said. When police arrived on the scene they located one gunshot victim and then another victim a short distance away near 1 Fletcher Road, Gallie said. Both victims suffered from multiple gunshot wounds and w…
Shooting Investigation Causing Road Closures In Rockland County Shooting Investigation Causing Road Closures In Rockland County
Shooting Investigation Causing Road Closures In Rockland County Click here for a new, updated story: Rockland Double Shooting Update: Teen Dead, One Critical, Police Say Police in Rockland County are advising residents to avoid several roadways due to a shooting in the area. Spring Valley Police report there is a heavy police presence in the area of Monsey Boulevard and Fletcher Road in Spring Valley due to a shots fired investigation. Traffic will be diverted from the area until further, police said. There are reportedly two victims at this time.  Everyone is asked to stay clear of the area. This is a developing story. Check back to D…
Man Accused Of Stabbing Puppy With Kitchen Knife In Area, Police Say Man Accused Of Stabbing Puppy With Kitchen Knife In Area, Police Say
Man Accused Of Stabbing Puppy With Kitchen Knife In Area, Police Say A man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a 2-month-old service dog with a kitchen knife in the area. Rockland County resident Steve Salomon, age 32, of Nanuet, was arrested on Saturday, March 6, by Spring Valley Police, for stabbing a resident's service dog in the neck with a kitchen knife, said Detective Matt Galli. According to Galli, the incident took place at the Gesner Gardens Apartment Complex when Salomon, who was known to the owner, stabbed the dog, then fled the area. The puppy was quickly transported to a local animal hospital by its owner where it received numerous stitche…
Alert Issued For Missing Rockland Woman Alert Issued For Missing Rockland Woman
Alert Issued For Missing Rockland Woman Police are asking for the public help locating a Spring Valley woman who has been missing since August. Kelly Kaps, 39, was last seen on Aug. 14 in Paterson, New Jersey. Police did not offer additional details surrounding her disappearance. Kaps is described as being 5-foot-6 to 5-foot-8 and between 130 and 185 pounds. She has brown, shoulder-length hair and hazel eyes. She also has scars on her face from picking scars. Anyone with information is asked to contact Spring Valley Police Det. Matthew Galli at Please contact Detective Galli at 845-356-7400 or 845-709-7457. Agency Case Num…
Man Found Dead At Park In Area Man Found Dead At Park In Area
Man Found Dead At Park In Area Police are investigating the discovery of a dead man at a park in the area. Dominique Mesadieu, 50, of Spring Valley, was found around 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3, by a Spring Valley employee in Memorial Park, according to police. While the investigation is still ongoing police said there is no indication of criminal activity, Spring Valley Police Det. Matthew Galli.
Suspect Nabbed After Assaulting, Choking Woman Walking Home In Rockland, Police Say Suspect Nabbed After Assaulting, Choking Woman Walking Home In Rockland, Police Say
Suspect Nabbed After Assaulting, Choking Woman Walking Home In Rockland, Police Say A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a woman was assaulted in Rockland County. The incident on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 11:30 p.m. in Spring Valley. Police say the woman reported being attacked from behind and thrown to the ground while she was walking home on Van Orden Avenue. The woman said she was then choked. At about 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, a Spring Valley Police patrol unit located a man fitting the suspect's description.  The person was interviewed and police say he admitted to the attack, saying the woman "looked at him" and that made him 'lose his mind," pol…
Man Charged With Attempting To Rape 13-Year-Old Girl In Rockland Man Charged With Attempting To Rape 13-Year-Old Girl In Rockland
Man Charged With Attempting To Rape 13-Year-Old Girl In Rockland A 30-year-old area man was arrested for the attempted rape of a 13-year-old girl. The incident took place in Rockland County on Thursday, June 11, in Spring Valley, said Officer Matt Galli with the Spring Valley Police. According to Galli, an investigation by the department's detective bureau into the alleged sexual misconduct found that Valery Lazard, of Spring Valley, had allegedly attempted to force himself on and engage in sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old girl. The girl was able to fight off her Lazard and escape, Galli said. Lazard was charged with attempted rape and c…
Person Found Unresponsive At Area Train Station Person Found Unresponsive At Area Train Station
Person Found Unresponsive At Area Train Station A man was found lying face down and not breathing at an area MTA station after concerned citizens flagged down a police officer. The unidentified man was found at 1 a.m., Wednesday, June 10, in Rockland County at the Spring Valley Transit Center in Spring Valley, near the bus stop, said Officer Matt Galli. Spring Valley police officers found the man near the Franklin Street bus stop, and immediately called an ambulance.  As the officers assessed the man, they quickly discovered he was not breathing and began CPR to attempt to resuscitate the man, Galli said. Spring Hill Amb…
Shooting Under Investigation In Rockland Shooting Under Investigation In Rockland
Shooting Under Investigation In Rockland There is a heavy police presence as an investigation has been launched after a shooting in the area. It happened late Saturday afternoon, June 6 in Rockland County at the Kearsing Parkway Apartments, Spring Valley Police said. Police are asking residents to "all stay clear of the area." Anyone with information is asked to call headquarters at 845-356-7400 Further details will be released later. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Man Nabbed With Stolen Vehicle In Area, Police Say Man Nabbed With Stolen Vehicle In Area, Police Say
Man Nabbed With Stolen Vehicle In Area, Police Say An area man was arrested for allegedly driving a stolen vehicle after being spotted by police detectives. The incident took place in Rockland County around 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, when Spring Valley Police responded to the area of Parkview Drive for a report of a stolen vehicle, said Officer Matthew Galli. Later in the evening, a Spring Valley officer while on patrol spotted the vehicle parked in the Village. Officers and detectives then set up surveillance on the vehicle, Galli said. A man, later identified as 24-year-old Jesus Curet of Spring Valley, entered the vehicle a…
Man, Boy, Girl Charged In Shooting At Area Transportation Center Man, Boy, Girl Charged In Shooting At Area Transportation Center
Man, Boy, Girl Charged In Shooting At Area Transportation Center One man and two juveniles, including a girl, have been arrested in connection with the shooting of a man in Rockland County. Traique Wilson, 23, of Spring Valley, along with two 17-year-old juveniles were arrested on Thursday, Feb. 27 by Spring Valley Police following that shooting that took place around 2 p.m. near the Transportation Center, said Officer Matthew Galli. According to Galli, police responded to 1 Municipal Place in Spring Valley for a report of shots fired. When officers arrived on the scene they found a 30-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. The man was transp…
Woman, 52, Stabbed At Area Library Dies From Injuries, Police Say Woman, 52, Stabbed At Area Library Dies From Injuries, Police Say
Woman, 52, Stabbed At Area Library Dies From Injuries, Police Say Click here for an updated story: IDs Released For Suspect, Woman Killed In Library Stabbing A woman who was stabbed repeatedly inside a library in the area has died from her injuries. The 52-year-old woman, reportedly a security guard who has not been identified, was stabbed around 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Finklestein Library, located at 24 Chestnut Street in Spring Valley, said Spring Valley Police Det. Reginald Anderson. According to Anderson, patrol units immediately responded to the scene after receiving numerous 911 calls and found the reported suspect …
Woman, 52, Stabbed At Area Library Dies From Injuries, Police Say Woman, 52, Stabbed At Area Library Dies From Injuries, Police Say
Woman, 52, Stabbed At Area Library Dies From Injuries, Police Say Click here for an updated story: IDs Released For Suspect, Woman Killed In Library Stabbing A woman who was stabbed repeatedly inside a library in the area has died from her injuries. The 52-year-old woman, reportedly a security guard who has not been identified, was stabbed around 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Finklestein Library, located at 24 Chestnut Street in Spring Valley, said Spring Valley Police Det. Reginald Anderson. According to Anderson, patrol units immediately responded to the scene after receiving numerous 911 calls and found the reported suspect …
Man Found Dead After Crash Into Building Victim Of Homicide, Police Say Man Found Dead After Crash Into Building Victim Of Homicide, Police Say
Man Found Dead After Crash Into Building Victim Of Homicide, Police Say A Rockland resident in his 20s found dead inside a vehicle after it crashed into a building was the victim of a homicide, police say. The unidentified Spring Valley man was found dead around 10:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 21, when the vehicle he was driving crashed into a building in the area of the Prospect Garden Apartments, said Spring Valley Police Officer Matthew Galli. Responding officers immediately found the vehicle and discovered the driver was a victim of a homicide, Galli said. Little other information was available as the investigation is ongoing, Galli said. The department is aski…
Rockland Religious School Serial Burglar Nabbed By Police Rockland Religious School Serial Burglar Nabbed By Police
Rockland Religious School Serial Burglar Nabbed By Police A 34-year-old man has been arrested for a string of burglaries at religious schools that took place in Ramapo and Spring Valley. According to the Town of Ramapo Police, Aharon Greenfeld, city unknown, was arrested after the department's investigation division identified him as a suspect and shared the information with area police departments. Based on the information developed by Ramapo police, a Spring Valley Police officer recognized Greenfield in a taxi cab and stopped the cab and arrested the wanted man.  In Ramapo, Greenfield was charged with seven counts of burglary, grand larce…