Hudson Valley Man Assaults Cop for Second Time in Year

A Hudson Valley man is accused of assaulting a police officer for the second time in the past year.

According to the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, 32-year-old Raymond Dennison Jr., of Pearl River was arrested a year ago and assaulted a Sherriff’s Officer during that arrest.

While out on bail, Dennison allegedly failed to show up to court.

Since his missed court date, police say Dennison has been on the run. An investigation was launched to find his location.

Sunday around 4:15 p.m., on Lincoln Street in Pearl River Dennison was located. As officers approached him, he allegedly assaulted an officer.

Dennison was eventually arrested. Along with his 3 outstanding warrants, Dennison was additionally charged with 2nd-degree assault on an officer, felony, resisting arrest, obstructing governmental administration, and two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanors.

Dennison was sent to the Rockland County Correctional Facility without bail.

The Rockland County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Orangetown Police, Ramapo Police, and the Rockland County Intelligence Center.