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Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Detective Xavier Fernandez Passes Away

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ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office announces the passing of Detective Xavier Fernandez.

Detective Xavier Fernandez was born on February 5, 1991. He graduated High School on June 26, 2009 and Rockland Community College with a degree in Criminal Justice. As a little kid, Xavier always said that when he grew up, he wanted to “get the bad guys” and he did just that when he became an officer on July 2, 2015 for the New York Police Department.

Det. Fernandez worked as an NYPD officer and PBA representative for the 44th precinct until November 14, 2021. He started his dream job as a Detective in his home of Rockland County in November 2021 and was assigned to the RCDAO Drug Task Force and was quickly promoted to Group Supervisor. Det. Fernandez worked closely with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to combat drug distribution and related violence in each of Rockland’s towns and villages.

Xavier was a huge foodie, loved country music and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his devoted and loving sister Marleny Fernandez, and his beloved niece Mikayla. He is predeceased by his parents, Pedro and Melania Fernandez. Xavier is loved and will forever be remembered by his aunts, uncles, cousins, colleagues, and friends.

Detective Xavier Fernandez served the citizens of Rockland County with the highest caliber of professionalism and dedication. Xavier will be greatly missed and your loss will leave a void that can never be filled.

Funeral and Service Arrangements for Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Detective Xavier Fernandez, Group Supervisor for the Rockland County Drug Task Force.

Wake
November 6th & 7th
2-4pm and 7-9pm

Location:
TJ McGowan Sons Funeral Home
71 N. Central Highway
Garnerville, NY

Funeral Mass
November 8th at 10am

Location:
St. Peter’s Church
115 Broadway
Haverstraw, NY

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NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller Leaves Behind A Wife and Child

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“You were a good man and a great father whose shoes can never be filled,” Diller’s brother-in-law, Jonathan McAuley, who is also a cop posted to Facebook, FOX 5 NY‘s Jodi Goldberg confirmed. He also shared a photo with what appears to be Diller’s son wearing a shirt that reads, “My Daddy’s life matters.”

Rockland Report – mourns the loss of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, who was shot and killed during a motor vehicle stop. We offer our deepest condolences to his family, friends and NYPD officers, including the many active and retired officers who call Rockland home. 

Police Officer Jonathan Diller

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Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Deirdre Smith Sworn In as Chief of Detectives

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Chief Smith is a graduate of Manhattan College. She started her law enforcement career in 1993 with the NYPD and spent 5 years with the department before joining the Suffern Police Department.
She served for 22 years with the Suffern Police Department, retiring at the rank of Sergeant. Chief Smith was the first female supervisor in the department’s history. During her career with the Suffern PD, she received the prestigious Medal of Honor Award for Valor from the Rockland County PBA.

Chief Smith comes from a family that has a long history in law enforcement. Her father is a retired Inspector from the NYPD and sister has served with the FBI for 25 years.
In 2020, Chief Smith retired from the Suffern PD and joined the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office where she served as the first female Confidential Investigator to the District Attorney in Rockland County DA history. She has worked on many high profile cases during her time with the Office.

Chief Deirdre Smith is the first female to serve as Chief of Detectives for the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office.

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