Two Charged in 2025 Spring Valley Double Murder

Doodly Metellus and Smay Dornaison arrested for fatal shooting on Dutch Lane

Apr. 18, 2026 at 11:21am

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Police have arrested two suspects, Doodly Metellus and Smay Dornaison, in connection with a 2025 double murder in Spring Valley, New York. The shooting occurred on September 20, 2025 near 2 Dutch Lane, where a 20-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound and later pronounced dead at the hospital.

Why it matters

This arrest brings some closure to a high-profile homicide case that has been under investigation for over six months. The shooting occurred in a residential area of Spring Valley, raising concerns about public safety and gun violence in the community.

The details

Metellus, 21, of Ramapo, and Dornaison, 20, of Spring Valley, were both charged with second-degree murder. Metellus was also charged with criminal possession of a weapon after being found with a loaded firearm at the time of his arrest. The two suspects were arraigned in Spring Valley Justice Court and are being held at the Rockland County Jail.

  • On September 20, 2025, around 5:12 PM, officers responded to reports of gunfire near 2 Dutch Lane.
  • On April 16, 2026, police arrested Doodly Metellus and Smay Dornaison as suspects in the case.

The players

Doodly Metellus

A 21-year-old resident of Ramapo who was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon.

Smay Dornaison

A 20-year-old resident of Spring Valley who was arrested and charged with second-degree murder.

Spring Valley Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the initial shooting report and conducted the investigation that led to the arrests.

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What’s next

The two suspects will face trial in Spring Valley Justice Court for the second-degree murder charges.

The takeaway

This arrest highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and public safety in Spring Valley, and the importance of thorough police investigations to bring suspects to justice, even in complex cases that take months to resolve.