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Duo Nabbed In 12 Rockland County Vehicles Larcenies, ID Theft, Police Say Duo Nabbed In 12 Rockland County Vehicles Larcenies, ID Theft, Police Say
Duo Nabbed In 12 Rockland County Vehicles Larcenies, ID Theft, Police Say A man and a woman have been nabbed for allegedly stealing items from numerous vehicles in the Hudson Valley and then using stolen credit/debit cards to purchase items.  Rockland County residents Jayquan Boone, age 31, of Spring Valley, and Sara Quituizaca, age 25, of Hillcrest, were charged on Wednesday, Jan. 10 following a several-months-long investigation into at least 12 cases involving the two, said the Ramapo Police. On Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, the Ramapo Police Investigations Division began an investigation into the larcenies from several motor vehicles, all taking place in the Vil…
Potholes? $4.1 Million Repaving Project Coming To Rockland County Roadway Potholes? $4.1 Million Repaving Project Coming To Rockland County Roadway
Potholes? $4.1 Million Repaving Project Coming To Rockland County Roadway Drivers who complain daily about the terrible paving on a busy Hudson Valley roadway will soon find some relief with the release of $4.1 million for resurfacing. New York State Sen. Bill Weber (R-District 38) announced on Thursday, Dec. 7 the release of funds for the resurfacing of Route 45 in Rockland County from East Eckerson Road to the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Ramapo and other towns. "This critical project, set to begin in Spring 2024, addresses long-standing concerns about road conditions in the Town of Ramapo (Hillcrest) and Villages of New Square and New Hempstead," Weber…
2 Injured, Including Motorcyclist, In Rockland County Crash 2 Injured, Including Motorcyclist, In Rockland County Crash
2 Injured, Including Motorcyclist, In Rockland County Crash Two people were injured during a Hudson Valley crash when a car allegedly turned in front of a motorcycle. The collision took place in Rockland County in Orangeburg around 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14 at the intersection of West Orangeburg Road and Hunt Road. According to Capt. Michael Shannon of the Orangetown Police, a 2020 Nissan Altima four-door sedan, driven by Frantzley Gouboth, age unknown,  of Haverstraw, was traveling west on West Orangeburg Road.  A 2007 Suzuki S83 motorcycle, operated by Israel Grajales-Lopez, age unknown, of Hillcrest, was travelin…
Devastating Fire: 3 Businesses, Including Beloved Pizzeria, Destroyed At Rockland Plaza Devastating Fire: 3 Businesses, Including Beloved Pizzeria, Destroyed At Rockland Plaza
Devastating Fire: 3 Businesses, Including Beloved Pizzeria, Destroyed At Rockland Plaza Three businesses, including a beloved pizzeria, were destroyed at a Hudson Valley plaza by a fire that was discovered by police during an early morning patrol. The fire took place in Rockland County around 3:40 a.m. on Saturday, July 8 at the Hillcrest Plaza at 312 Route 45 in Hillcrest. A Ramapo officer on patrol discovered the fire and notified the Hillcrest Fire Department and began evacuating people at an open business in the mall, the department said. Hillcrest Fire Company No. 1 responded to a fully involved fire. Firefighters were met with heavy fire coming through the roof upon arr…
Caught: Man With Active Warrants Burglarizes Home In Rockland County, Police Say Caught: Man With Active Warrants Burglarizes Home In Rockland County, Police Say
Caught: Man With Active Warrants Burglarizes Home In Rockland County, Police Say A suspect with several active arrest warrants who burglarized a residence in the Hudson Valley is now facing the consequences of his actions, police said.  The burglary happened in Rockland County on Monday, Dec. 19, when police responded to a home in Hillcrest that someone had broken into, according to Ramapo Police.  After an investigation, police narrowed down a suspect, who was arrested the next day on Tuesday, Dec. 20, authorities said.  The alleged burglar, a 27-year-old man whose name was not released by police, was found to have two active arrest warrants and a bench…
Police Ask Public's Help In Investigation Of Fatal Shooting Of 19-Year-Old In Rockland Police Ask Public's Help In Investigation Of Fatal Shooting Of 19-Year-Old In Rockland
Police Ask Public's Help In Investigation Of Fatal Shooting Of 19-Year-Old In Rockland On the third anniversary of the shooting death of a 19-year-old, police in Rockland County are looking for the public's help in finding those responsible. Ramapo Police are actively investigating the shooting death of Nicholas Jasiel, of Nanuet, on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, on Dwight Avenue in Hillcrest. According to police, Jasiel was found lying on the ground at the intersection of Dwight Avenue and Mallory Road following the confrontation. The 2018 Clarkstown South High School graduate died two later at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. Earlier report: Police A…
Dog Dies, 20 Displaced After House Fire Breaks Out In Rockland Dog Dies, 20 Displaced After House Fire Breaks Out In Rockland
Dog Dies, 20 Displaced After House Fire Breaks Out In Rockland Some 20 people escaped a roaring fire at a Hudson Valley home that was reportedly being used as an illegal rooming house, but a dog perished.  The fire started in Rockland County around 9:30 p.m.,  Sunday, in the village of Chestnut Ridge at 510 Chestnut Ridge Road. When Spring Valley firefighters arrived on the scene numerous residents were in the home, but all were able to escape safely, except for the dog, said the Ramapo Police Department. Rockland Fire and Emergency Services Coordinator Chris Kear said the home, which was destroyed, had as many as 19 to 21 people living at t…
Man Accused Of Assaulting Mother, Endangering Child In Rockland Man Accused Of Assaulting Mother, Endangering Child In Rockland
Man Accused Of Assaulting Mother, Endangering Child In Rockland A Hudson Valley man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman while he was holding their child. The incident took place in Rockland County on Friday, Oct. 21 in Hillcrest. According to the Ramapo Police, officers responded to a home in the Hillcrest section of the town for a domestic dispute.  Upon arrival, it was learned that the man had left the scene, but an investigation revealed that the man had assaulted the woman while he was holding their infant child, police said. The victim sustained pain, bruising, and swelling to her face, police added.  The man, a 25-year-old H…
Rockland Woman Accused Of Setting House On Fire Rockland Woman Accused Of Setting House On Fire
Rockland Woman Accused Of Setting House On Fire A Hudson Valley woman has been arrested for allegedly setting a house on fire that displaced a family. The Rockland County incident took place on Wednesday at a home in the village of Airmont. The fire was quickly extinguished by Tallman Fire Department with mutual aid from firefighters from: Hillcrest Monsey Sloatsburg Spring Valley Mahwah  No one was injured during the fire, which is believed to have been started intentionally, said Det. Sgt. Michael Higgins of the Rampo Police. Following an investigation by Ramapo detectives and the Rockland County Sheriff's Arson Investigation U…
18-Year-Old Shot Walking Down Street In Rockland, Police Say 18-Year-Old Shot Walking Down Street In Rockland, Police Say
18-Year-Old Shot Walking Down Street In Rockland, Police Say Police are investigating after an 18-year-old was shot in the leg while walking down a street in the Hudson Valley. The incident took place in Rockland County just after 1 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 5 in the hamlet of Hillcrest. According to Det. Lt. Chris Franklin of the Ramapo Police, the man was walking on Slinn Avenue in Hillcrest when he was shot. He was treated at Westchester Medical Center for non-life threatening injuries, Franklin said. Police did not name the victim. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information should contact the Ramapo Police at 845-357-2400. Check back …
Man Sentenced For Fatally Shooting 2 Women In Rockland County Man Sentenced For Fatally Shooting 2 Women In Rockland County
Man Sentenced For Fatally Shooting 2 Women In Rockland County A 34-year-old man has been sentenced for murdering two women at a Hudson Valley home in 2020. Rockland County resident Robert Williams III, of Hillcrest, was sentenced on Tuesday, Aug. 16, to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the shooting deaths of 27-year-old Kathleen Castor and her mother, 63-year-old Wanda Castor, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh II announced. According to the announcement, Williams was found guilty in April of the following charges stemming from the double homicide in Valley Cottage: First-degree murder Second-degree murder (two co…
Arrest Made After Swastikas Found Inside Synagogue In Rockland Arrest Made After Swastikas Found Inside Synagogue In Rockland
Arrest Made After Swastikas Found Inside Synagogue In Rockland A Hudson Valley man has been arrested for allegedly scrawling swastikas and hate speech inside an area synagogue. Rockland County resident Rolando DeJesus Gomez-Velazquez, age 32, of Hillcrest, was arrested following an investigation into the incident which took place on Friday, June 17. In addition to the drawings and hate speech, Gomez-Velazquez allegedly also damaged several items inside the synagogue, said Det. Lt. Christopher Franklin, of the Ramapo Police. He was charged with criminal mischief as a hate crime with damages in excess of $250 and aggravated harassment, police said. Gom…
Fire Heavily Damages Rockland Home Fire Heavily Damages Rockland Home
Fire Heavily Damages Rockland Home A fast-moving fire heavily damaged a Hudson Valley home as it consumed the rear and first and second floors of the residence. The blaze was reported in Rockland County in Hillcrest around 2:15 a.m., Tuesday, May 10 on East Willow Tree Road. According to the Hillcrest Fire Department, first arriving firefighters found heavy fire in the rear, and first- and second floors of the older home that was divided into three separate living units. The firefighters at work.Hillcrest Fire Department Due to the age of the home, there were many void spaces, tongue-and-groove construction, and heavy t…
Man Convicted For Murders Of Mother, Daughter In Rockland Man Convicted For Murders Of Mother, Daughter In Rockland
Man Convicted For Murders Of Mother, Daughter In Rockland A Hudson Valley man has been convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend and her mother. A Rockland County jury found Robert C. Williams III, age 32, of Hillcrest, guilty on all charges, including first-degree murder Tuesday, April 19. Prosecutors said Williams shot and killed Kathleen Castor, age 27, and Wanda Castor, age 63 at a home on Lake Road in Valley Cottage on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Kathleen Castor had an order of protection against Williams after their relationship ended, prosecutors said. Her one-month-old baby was found alive and uninjured following the killings. “The events…
Rockland County Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash Rockland County Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash
Rockland County Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash A Hudson Valley man was killed during a single-vehicle crash, The crash took place in Rockland County around 9 a.m., Saturday, April 9, on Route 45  in Ramapo on North Main Street and Bristol Lane. On arrival, officers learned that the sole occupant of the vehicle, a 57-year-old man from Hillcrest, had been ejected from a Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Ramapo Police said. Spring Hill Ambulance and Rockland Paramedics arrived on the scene the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver has not been identified pending notification of next of kin. The crash remain…
Hours-Long Fire Severely Damages Rockland Shopping Center Hours-Long Fire Severely Damages Rockland Shopping Center
Hours-Long Fire Severely Damages Rockland Shopping Center UPDATE: Six firefighters were hospitalized with minor injuries from a stubborn noontime blaze that broke out in a basement gun range, spread through a Rockland County shopping center and continued burning late into the night on Sunday, Nov. 28, authorities confirmed. Firefighters from Mahwah, Montvale, Oradell and River Vale were among more than 100 from Rockland, Westchester and Bergen counties either at the Pearl River scene or in coverage through the afternoon and into the evening. The sneaky blaze began shortly before noon in the long-gun range at the Rockland Indoor Shooting Education…
Fiery Gasoline Tanker Crash Kills Driver On Route 287 Near Rockland Border, Police Say Fiery Gasoline Tanker Crash Kills Driver On Route 287 Near Rockland Border, Police Say
Fiery Gasoline Tanker Crash Kills Driver On Route 287 Near Rockland Border, Police Say UPDATE: A 59-year-old gasoline tanker truck driver from Paterson was killed in a massive fireball during a crash on Route 287 near the New York State border in Mahwah early Saturday, New Jersey State Police confirmed. A series of explosions were heard when the rig rolled and burst into flames on a notorious stretch of the southbound highway near Route 17 and the New York State Thruway at 6:47 a.m., NJSP Sgt. Alejandro Goez said. Firefighters used foam to douse the blaze while also extinguishing flames that extended into the woods along the mountain. Thick, black smoke could be seen for mil…
One Killed In Route 202 Crash One Killed In Route 202 Crash
One Killed In Route 202 Crash A Rockland County man was killed during a two-vehicle crash in Montebello on Route 202. The crash took place around 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 6, when the two vehicles, one which was headed westbound and the other eastbound, collided head-on, said Ramapo Police Capt. Daniel Hyman. Hyman said the unidentified victim was an elderly male from the Hillcrest area. The second driver was taken to Hackensack Medical Center for treatment. The crash closed Route 202 just west of Grandview Avenue. in both directions from Grandview to Old Route 202D for several hours to allow for police crash recon…
Rockland Man Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Tree Rockland Man Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Tree
Rockland Man Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Tree A Rockland County man was arrested for DWI after clipping a vehicle pulling out of a driveway and crashing his car into a tree. The incident took place on Wednesday, Dec. 9 on Mallory Road in the Hillcrest section of the Town of Ramapo, police said. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a 34-year-old male from Hillcrest told officers he clipped a vehicle that was backing out of a driveway before swerving off the roadway and striking a tree.  The driver showed signs of intoxication and was arrested for DWI. His identity was not released by police. A woman was transported to t…
Driver Acting 'Supicously' Busted With Heroin In Rockland, Police Say Driver Acting 'Supicously' Busted With Heroin In Rockland, Police Say
Driver Acting 'Supicously' Busted With Heroin In Rockland, Police Say An area man was arrested for alleged drug possession after being stopped by police in Rockland County. The unidentified man was stopped around 11:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, by Ramapo police in the Hillcrest area of town, said the Ramapo Police. According to police, an officer was patrolling a residential complex in the Hillcrest area of the town and observed an occupied vehicle parked in the lot.  When approached by the officer, the driver started to act suspiciously. During the course of his contact, the officer noted signs of drug possession and initiated an investigation.  Duri…
Man Charged With Arson Of Rockland Hotel Now Wanted On Criminal Mischief Charge Man Charged With Arson Of Rockland Hotel Now Wanted On Criminal Mischief Charge
Man Charged With Arson Of Rockland Hotel Now Wanted On Criminal Mischief Charge A Rockland County man who was released on bail after lighting a car on fire at an area hotel is now wanted after being involved in a second dispute, police said. On Tuesday, July 21 a 28-year-old man allegedly got into an argument with someone at the Howard Johnson Inn in Airmont and proceeded to light that person's car on fire, which spread to a second parked car beside it. The man, whose name has not been released, was arrested by Ramapo Police officers, charged with two felony counts of arson and released on his own recognizance following his arraignment. Police said that six days after…
Rockland Double-Fatal Crash IDs Released, Nine Others Remain In Serious Condition Rockland Double-Fatal Crash IDs Released, Nine Others Remain In Serious Condition
Rockland Double-Fatal Crash IDs Released, Nine Others Remain In Serious Condition New Update: Hospitalized 20-Year-Old Woman Becomes Third Fatal Victim In Rockland Crash Police have released the names of two men who were killed when a van carrying 11 people crashed into a tree in Rockland County. The crash took place just before 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 15 in Ramapo in the area of New Hempstead Road and Conway Court in the unincorporated section of the town, Ramapo Police Lt. Blaine Howell said. Those killed during the crash were Rockland residents Robert Deutsch, 42, and Shloma Binhack, 22, both of New Square, Howell said. The crash took place when a 2009 Ford Econ…
Two Charged With DWI In Separate Rockland Crashes Two Charged With DWI In Separate Rockland Crashes
Two Charged With DWI In Separate Rockland Crashes Police arrested two people for allegedly driving drunk following separate crashes.  The first person was arrested around 12:55 a.m., Monday, Jan. 3, when officers in Rockland responded to the area of 144 Rockland Lane in the Hillcrest section of the Town of Ramapo for a vehicle crash with injuries.  When officers arrived on the scene, they arrested a 35-year-old Hillcrest man for DWI. After processing, the man was released without bail.  No one was injured during the incident. The second arrest came around 6:45 p.m. when officers responded to the area of Danville Road …
Passenger Suffers Injuries After Drunk Driver Flees Scene Of Rockland Crash, Police Say Passenger Suffers Injuries After Drunk Driver Flees Scene Of Rockland Crash, Police Say
Passenger Suffers Injuries After Drunk Driver Flees Scene Of Rockland Crash, Police Say A man driving drunk who fled the scene of a crash was located along with an injured passenger, police say. It happened just after midnight on Sunday, Jan. 18 in Ramapo. Police say when officers arrived at the scene of the one-car crash on East Eckerson Road, the driver, a 33-year-old Spring Valley man, had fled the scene. They located him at a home on Northbrook Road in Hillcrest, where he was arrested for DWI. A passenger was also found at the home and was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Police Search For Suspect After Homicide Of Rockland Teen Police Search For Suspect After Homicide Of Rockland Teen
Police Search For Suspect After Homicide Of Rockland Teen Police are asking the public for help in finding the person or people responsible for the shooting death of a teen in the area. Nicholas Jasiel, 19, from Nanuet, was shot and killed around 9 p.m., on Dec. 7, 2019, following an unknown confrontation that took place on Dwight Avenue in Hillcrest, said the Ramapo Police. Detectives are actively following up on several leads. Anyone with information in regards to the case is asked to contact the Ramapo Police Department, Investigations Division at 845-357-2400 or submit an anonymous tip using the “RocklandCo DA” Tip411 app. The app is availab…
Beloved High School Soccer Coach ID'd As Victim Of Fatal House Fire Beloved High School Soccer Coach ID'd As Victim Of Fatal House Fire
Beloved High School Soccer Coach ID'd As Victim Of Fatal House Fire A beloved high school soccer coach has been identified as the victim of a fatal house fire that broke out over the weekend. The blaze started just after 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11 in Rockland County on Rockland Lane in Hillcrest. The house was fully engulfed in flames when Ramapo Police officers arrived. After extinguishing the blaze, the victim, now identified as Venel Edouard,  was located inside the house. Edouard was a coach and security guard at Spring Valley High School. The school said it will hold a vigil for Edouard on its field at 1 p.m. on Sund…
Man Found Dead After House Fire Breaks Out In Rockland Man Found Dead After House Fire Breaks Out In Rockland
Man Found Dead After House Fire Breaks Out In Rockland Click here for an updated story: Beloved HS Soccer Coach ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Hillcrest House Fire One person died after an early morning house fire broke out in Rockland County. It happened just after 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11 on Rockland Lane in Hillcrest. The house was fully engulfed in flames when Ramapo Police officers arrived. After extinguishing the blaze, one male victim was located inside the house, police said. His identity has not yet been released. No other injuries as a result of the fire were reported. The Hillcrest Fire Department, South Spring Valley…
One Hospitalized After Fire Breaks Out In Rockland Home One Hospitalized After Fire Breaks Out In Rockland Home
One Hospitalized After Fire Breaks Out In Rockland Home A Rockland County resident was hospitalized after a fire broke out in an area garage, prompting an emergency response. First responders from the Ramapo Police Department and Hillcrest Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire on Dwight Avenue in Hillcrest at approximately 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19. According to officials, firefighters were able to contain the fire to just the attached garage, and it was quickly extinguished by first responders. Police said that one resident was transported by paramedics from the Spring Hill Ambulance to Spring Hill Samaritan Hospital who was…
19-Year-Old Rockland Shooting Victim Dies 19-Year-Old Rockland Shooting Victim Dies
19-Year-Old Rockland Shooting Victim Dies A 19-year-old who was shot over the weekend in Rockland has died from his injuries. The incident took place around 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, when Ramapo Police responded to a shooting at the intersection of Dwight Avenue and Mallory Road, in Hillcrest, said the Ramapo Police. ‪Arriving officers located the man, from Nanuet, lying in the street suffering from a gunshot wound. ‬ ‪Rockland Paramedics and Springhill Ambulance Corps initially transported the victim to Nyack Hospital.  He was later transferred to Westchester Medical Center where he died on Monday, Dec. 9, the depart…
Suspect At Large After Nanuet Teen Found Shot In Ramapo Street Suspect At Large After Nanuet Teen Found Shot In Ramapo Street
Suspect At Large After Nanuet Teen Found Shot In Ramapo Street A suspect is on the loose after a teen who was found lying in the street overnight with a gunshot wound is now in critical condition at Westchester Medical Center. Police in Rockland County responded to a report of a shooting at the intersection of Dwight Avenue and Mallory Road in Hillcrest. ‬at about 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 ‪Arriving officers located the 19-year-old man from Nanuet suffering from a gunshot wound, according to Ramapo Police. ‬ ‪Rockland Paramedics and Springhill Ambulance Corps initially transported the victim to Nyack Hospital. He has since been transferred to Westche…
Rockland County Sheriff's Office Warrant Sweep Nets Six Arrests Rockland County Sheriff's Office Warrant Sweep Nets Six Arrests
Rockland County Sheriff's Office Warrant Sweep Nets Six Arrests Six people were arrested during an early-morning warrants sweep by the Rockland County Sheriff's Office. The sweep took around 6 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, at more than 30 different addresses in Rockland, Westchester and Orange counties, as well as the Bronx, said Chief William Barbera of the Rockland County Sheriff's Office. The six were arrested on charges ranging from Family Court offenses to Justice Court misdemeanor charges, to Rockland County Court felonies, Barbera said. Those arrested included: Leon Wilfong, 37, of Spring Valley, Family Court charge. Tristan Weans, 36, Pomona, …