HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. — A Garnerville man is facing multiple charges after allegedly attacking a woman with a screwdriver in Haverstraw on Sunday evening, police said.
At approximately 5:25 p.m. on Sept. 14, Haverstraw Police responded to a report of a man who grabbed a woman by the neck and held a screwdriver to her throat outside a residence in the Village of Haverstraw.
The woman fought off the attacker and called for help. Witnesses gave officers a description of the suspect and his vehicle. Surveillance footage helped police identify the man, prompting a countywide alert.
The following morning, investigators located the suspect’s vehicle in Stony Point. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the man fled on foot through a residential area. He was quickly apprehended without incident.
The suspect, Eduardo Hernandez, 49, of Garnerville, was taken into custody and charged with second-degree kidnapping (a Class B felony), third-degree criminal possession of a weapon (Class D felony), and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon (Class A misdemeanor).
Police credited the FBI Westchester Safe Streets Task Force, the Stony Point Police Department, the Rockland County Intelligence Center, and the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office for assisting in the investigation and arrest.
The investigation remains active. Authorities ask anyone with additional information to contact the Haverstraw Police Department at 845-354-1500.
Legal Disclaimer:
All individuals mentioned in this article are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The charges described are based on arrest records and allegations provided by law enforcement at the time of reporting. Details may change as investigations continue or legal proceedings unfold.
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Mathew Alvarez joined Rockland Daily News as a reporter in March 2020, but he’s no stranger to Rockland County. He grew up in New City and graduated from Ball State’s College of Communication, Information, and Media.
