On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the Haverstraw Police Department, in partnership with investigators from the Rockland County Intelligence Center, conducted a proactive operation focused on combating fraud and identity theft within the community.
Detectives and Community Resource Officers visited all gas stations, along with multiple convenience stores and other businesses that utilize publicly accessible credit card machines where skimming devices could potentially be installed. Using specialized skimming detection equipment, officers inspected more than 130 credit card machines throughout the Town of Haverstraw. No credit card skimming devices were detected during the operation.
“These proactive inspections are about staying ahead of criminal activity and protecting our residents and business owners before they become victims,” said Chief John Gould Jr. “We will not sit back and wait for crimes to occur or for our residents to be victimized. By working closely with our regional partners and using advanced detection technology, our goal is to stay out ahead of these threats and prevent the crime from occurring in the first place.”
Chief Gould also expressed his appreciation to Rockland County Sheriff Louis Falco for his continued support. “I want to thank Sheriff Falco for making these specialized detection tools accessible to police departments throughout Rockland County, allowing local agencies to take meaningful, proactive steps to protect our communities.”
Business owners who would like their credit card machines checked for potential skimming devices are encouraged to contact the Haverstraw Police Department at 845-354-1500.