Woman Hit By Garbage Truck While Crossing Roadway In Hudson Valley Woman Hit By Garbage Truck While Crossing Roadway In Hudson Valley
Woman Hit By Garbage Truck While Crossing Roadway In Hudson Valley 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…
Spring Valley Man Nabbed For Attempted Stabbing, Police Say Spring Valley Man Nabbed For Attempted Stabbing, Police Say
Spring Valley 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 Rockland Man Found Dead At Park In Rockland
Man Found Dead At Park In Rockland 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 Train Station In Rockland Person Found Unresponsive At Train Station In Rockland
Person Found Unresponsive At Train Station In Rockland 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.