In the early morning hours of February 11, 2026, the Haverstraw Police Department executed two search warrants at residences within the Village of Haverstraw, resulting in the arrest of seven individuals. Authorities said all subjects located at the residences were taken into custody without incident.
According to police, the operation stemmed from a focused investigation into the distribution of illegal narcotics within the community. During the execution of the warrants, officers recovered a significant quantity of narcotics along with packaging materials consistent with the sale and distribution of controlled substances.
Those Charged:
Henry Villegas, 40, of Haverstraw
- Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the Second Degree
- Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree
Claudio Santana, 42, of Haverstraw
- Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree
- Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the Second Degree
Richard O. Estrella, 35, of Garnerville
- Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree (2 counts)
- Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree (2 counts)
Vanessa Quezada, 33, of Garnerville
- Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree (2 counts)
- Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree (2 counts)
Monica E. Avila, 35, of Nanuet
- Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree (2 counts)
- Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree (2 counts)
Dahon D. Alston, 26, of Haverstraw
- Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree (2 counts)
- Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree (2 counts)
Christian E. Minaya, 31, of Garnerville
- Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree (2 counts)
- Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree (2 counts)
The investigation was led by the Haverstraw Police Department’s Special Operations Unit, with assistance from its Detective Bureau and Patrol Division.
“These arrests are the result of a coordinated, focused investigation targeting the distribution of dangerous narcotics within our community,” said Chief John Gould Jr. “The Haverstraw Police Department will continue to take proactive measures to identify and dismantle drug trafficking operations that threaten the safety and quality of life of our residents. I commend the outstanding work of our Special Operations Unit and thank our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners for their continued support. Together, we will continue to hold those who engage in the sale of illegal drugs accountable.”
Assisting agencies included the New York State Police, the Federal Bureau of Investigation Safe Streets Task Force – Westchester, the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation, the Rockland County REACT Team, and the Rockland County Intelligence Center.