Hope Police announce felony arrests

On Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, at about 2:16am, officers with the Hope Police Department arrested Edward Woods, 55 of Hope, in the 1700 block of North Allen Street. Mr. Woods was charged with Terroristic Threatening 1st Degree and Possession of a Firearm by Certain Persons. Mr. Woods was transported to the Hempstead County Detention Facility and is awaiting a first court
appearance.

On Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, at about 10:00am, detectives with the Hope Police Department arrested Ruthina Thomas, 48 of Hope, in the 1300 block of East 3rd Street. Ms. Thomas was charged with Domestic Battery 2nd Degree and transported to the Hempstead County Detention Facility and is awaiting a first court appearance.

On Sunday, April 13th, 2025, at about 1:28am, Officers with the Hope Police Department arrested Edwin Alvarado, 19 of Hope, in the 500 block of West Avenue D. Alvarado was served with outstanding warrants for Conspiracy to Commit Commercial Burglary, Possession of a Handgun by Minor or on School Property, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, Criminal Mischief
1st Degree and Discharging a Firearm in the City Limits. Alvarado was transported to the Hempstead County Detention Facility and held for a first court appearance.