Man Sentenced For Violent Rape Of Wife With Children In Room In Spring Valley
A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for violently raping his wife in Spring Valley with two children in the room.
Holger Lema-Yaucan, of Brooklyn, was sentenced on Thursday, Aug. 8, after a jury found him guilty of rape, sexual abuse, strangulation, aggravated criminal contempt, and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, said Acting Rockland County District Attorney Kevin Gilleece.
Lema-Yaucan will also be required to register for 20 years of post-release supervision, the DA's Office said.
On Sept. 9, 2017, Lema-Yaucan forcibly engaged in sexual inter…
Man Becomes Irate, Hostile After Approaching Officer During Spring Valley DWI Stop, Police Say
While Spring Valley police were arresting a local resident for DWI, another man approached the officer and became irate and hostile, which also landed him in cuffs.
The strange incident took place around 3:50 a.m., Sunday, July 28, when a Spring Valley made a traffic stop at 150 LIberty Parkway for a driver that had allegedly committed numerous traffic violations, said Officer Matthew Galli.
During the interview and investigation handled by the officer, Jerry Blanc, 29, of Spring Valley, was found to driving at more than double the legal limit at 0.18 percent, said Galli.
Blanc was ar…
New City Man Who Allegedly Attacked Day Camp Workers With Pepper Spray Arrested
A man who allegedly attacked two camp workers at Spring Valley High School with pepper spray has been arrested in connection with the attack.
Michael Smith, 35, of New City, was arrested on Tuesday, July 23, and charged with three counts of felony assault and criminal possession of a weapon, said Spring Valley Police Officer Matthew Galli.
The attack took place around 8:50 a.m., Monday, July 22, when the Spring Valley Police Department received a call of a man on the campus spraying people with an unknown substance, said Galli.
According to Galli, an investigation found that Smith, w…
Suffern Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting, Raping, 12-Year-Old
A Rockland County man is behind bars after allegedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old, police said.
The Spring Valley Police Department’s Detective Bureau was notified on Saturday, June 29, of an alleged sexual assault involving a 12-year-old child, prompting an investigation.
According to Spring Valley Police Chief Paul Modica, the “thorough and diligent” investigation into the claims led to the arrest of Roger Campbell, 48, of Suffern, who is now facing a pair felony charges.
Campbell was arrested and charged with one count of predatory sexual assault against a child under the age of 13…
Man Charged With Attempted Murder For Fire At Rockland Home With 12 People Inside
A 39-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly intentionally setting fire to a home with 12 people inside at the time of the blaze.
Hector Munoz-Zuleta of Spring Valley was arrested and charged with attempted murder, arson, and reckless endangerment, following an investigation of the fire that took place around 2:50 a.m., Friday, June 21, at 8 Jay St., said Spring Valley Police Officer Matthew Galli.
At the time of the fire, there were approximately 12 people in the house, including two children ages 8 and 4; all made it out safely, Galli said.
The Spring Valley Fire Department was…
