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Rockland Apartment Fire Injures 2, Leaves 50 Homeless Rockland Apartment Fire Injures 2, Leaves 50 Homeless
Rockland Apartment Fire Injures 2, Leaves 50 Homeless A resident and a firefighter were injured during a fire at a three-story Hudson Valley apartment building. The blaze occurred in Rockland County around 9:30 p.m., Monday, April 22, at the Surrey Carlton Apartments on Ewing Avenue in Spring Valley. According to the Spring Valley Police and Mark Lieb of Rockland Video Productions, officers found a fire with heavy flames and smoke coming from the living room of a top-floor apartment. Police told Lieb that a woman was trapped unconscious inside, suffering from smoke inhalation. Unidentified neighbors brought her downstairs to safety. She was t…
Child Struck By School Bus In Rockland County, Police Say Child Struck By School Bus In Rockland County, Police Say
Child Struck By School Bus In Rockland County, Police Say A 6-year-old Hudson Valley boy is recovering after being struck by a school bus. The incident occurred in Rockland County around 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 26 in Monsey. According to Det. Lt. Chris Franklin of the Ramapo Police, the child was struck by a school bus on West Maple Avenue.  Franklin said the child suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital by Hatzolah Ambulance Corps. Details were not released on how the child was struck or if the bus driver was ticketed.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates…
Police Investigating Mid-Morning Rockland Shooting Police Investigating Mid-Morning Rockland Shooting
Police Investigating Mid-Morning Rockland Shooting Police in the Hudson Valley are investigating a mid-morning shooting. New update - Suspect In Murder Of Hudson Valley Woman Fatally Shoots Himself In Front Of Cops In Connecticut The incident took place in Rockland County around 9 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 31 on Inwood Dr., in the Hillcrest section of the Town of Ramapo.  One person was removed from the scene by ambulance and was transported to the hospital, the Ramapo Police said. The shooting is currently being investigated. Anyone witnesses or anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call Ramapo Police at 845…
Child Struck, Killed By School Bus In Rockland Child Struck, Killed By School Bus In Rockland
Child Struck, Killed By School Bus In Rockland A child has died after being struck by a school bus in the Hudson Valley. The incident took place in Rockland County around 5:50 p.m., Monday, Jan. 29 in front of 100 Clinton Ave., in the Village of New Square. According to Lt. Blaine Howell of the Ramapo Police, the 8-year-old child was treated by paramedics on the scene but was pronounced dead. The driver of the bus remained on the scene and is cooperating with the police, Howell said. The crash is currently being investigated by the Ramapo Police Crash Investigation Unit The child's name was not released by police. This is a developi…
Man, 42, Nabbed In Burglaries Of Rockland Synagogues, Police Say Man, 42, Nabbed In Burglaries Of Rockland Synagogues, Police Say
Man, 42, Nabbed In Burglaries Of Rockland Synagogues, Police Say A man has been charged in connection with the burglaries of three Hudson Valley synagogues. Joel Jungries, age 42, of New York City, was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 23 in connection with the burglaries that took place over two weekends earlier this month in Monsey. According to Lt. Chris Franklin of the Ramapo Police, Jungries illegally entered and stole property from the synagogues, all located on Monsey Boulevard and Suzanne Drive.  On Saturday, Jan. 20, Ramapo Police received reports that the two synagogues on Monsey Boulevard had been hit again, Franklin said.  The police depa…
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…
Person Injured In Rockland County Crash On Snowy Roadway Person Injured In Rockland County Crash On Snowy Roadway
Person Injured In Rockland County Crash On Snowy Roadway One person was injured during a two-car crash on a snowy Hudson Valley roadway. The incident occurred around 8:50 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 7 at the intersection of Wilder Road and Haverstraw Road in Monsey. According to the Spring Hill Ambulance Corps, when police arrived they found one person bleeding heavily from their leg and Ramapo Police Officer Genito applied a tourniquet to control the bleeding. In all, two people received non-life-threatening injuries. One person declined to be transported to a hospital for treatment, officials said. The victim with the bleeding leg was transported to W…
Man Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck On Rockland Roadway Man Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck On Rockland Roadway
Man Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck On Rockland Roadway Police are investigating a rush-hour crash on a busy Hudson Valley roadway that killed one man. The Rockland County incident happened on Wednesday, Dec. 20 in the town of Ramapo. At approximately 5:30 p.m., a 52-year-old man was walking north in the southbound lanes on Route 59 in the village of Hillburn, Ramapo Police said. As he was nearing the intersection of Route 59 and 4th Street, the man was hit by a 2023 Honda Ridgeline truck. The man, who was a Spring Valley resident, was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.  His identity has not yet been releas…
Know Them? Duo Wanted In Rockland County Larceny Know Them? Duo Wanted In Rockland County Larceny
Know Them? Duo Wanted In Rockland County Larceny Police in the Hudson Valley are asking the public for help identifying two persons of interest in an alleged grand larceny at Walmart. The incident took place in Rockland County at the Walmart store in Airmont on Monday, Nov. 27, said the Ramapo Police. If you recognize either person please contact the Town of Ramapo Police at 845-357-2400.
24-Year-Old Stabs Brother-In-Law At Rockland Party In Front Of Officers, Police Say 24-Year-Old Stabs Brother-In-Law At Rockland Party In Front Of Officers, Police Say
24-Year-Old Stabs Brother-In-Law At Rockland Party In Front Of Officers, Police Say A 24-year-old Hudson Valley man was tased by police after allegedly stabbing his brother-in-law in front of officers during a large, rowdy party. The incident took place in Rockland County in the Hillcrest section of Ramapo on Sunday, Nov. 26 on Bonnie Court. According to Det. Sgt. Michael Higgins of the Ramapo Police, officers were attempting to get a large birthday party that was still going from the night before under control with multiple intoxicated attendees when a fight broke out between brother-in-laws. Higgins said before police arrived, a fight took place and Jhonn A. Calderon-Go…
Serial Burglar Of Rockland County Cemeteries, Synagogue Nabbed, Police Say Serial Burglar Of Rockland County Cemeteries, Synagogue Nabbed, Police Say
Serial Burglar Of Rockland County Cemeteries, Synagogue Nabbed, Police Say A New York man has been charged with five separate alleged burglaries that occurred in the Hudson Valley over the past three months. Maurice Deutsch, age 40, of Brooklyn, was arrested by the Ramapo Police on Friday, Nov. 10, for the burglaries that took place in Rockland County in the village of New Hempstead and the Monsey area. According to Det. Lt. Christopher Franklin, of the Ramapo Police, on three occasions, Deutsch had entered a building on the grounds of a cemetery in New Hempstead and removed proceeds from a charity box.  In addition, Deutsch is accused of…
Whoops: Woman Drives Into Front Of Popular Rockland Deli, Police Say Whoops: Woman Drives Into Front Of Popular Rockland Deli, Police Say
Whoops: Woman Drives Into Front Of Popular Rockland Deli, Police Say A 70-year-old woman is okay after driving into the front of a popular Hudson Valley deli.  The crash took place in Rockland County in Sloatsburg around 6 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 2. According to Ramapo police, the woman failed to stop her 2019 Hyundai and drove into the front of the Spring Street Deli located at 59 Orange Turnpike. No one was injured and the woman remained on the scene.
Bomb Threat At Rockland High School Causes Evacuation, Police Say Bomb Threat At Rockland High School Causes Evacuation, Police Say
Bomb Threat At Rockland High School Causes Evacuation, Police Say A Hudson Valley high school was evacuated after receiving a security threat involving explosives, police said. The incident took place in Rockland County at Suffern Senior High School in Suffern around 7 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 21. According to Capt. Daniel Hyman of the Ramapo Police, the Suffern Central School District immediately initiated its evacuation process, and police officers and special response units responded to the school.  The response efforts were led by the RPD K9 Unit Supervisor in collaboration with the Ramapo police officer who is assigned as the Suffern High Sch…
Rockland Man Hit With 25 Counts Of Petit Larceny For Stealing From Cars, Police Say Rockland Man Hit With 25 Counts Of Petit Larceny For Stealing From Cars, Police Say
Rockland Man Hit With 25 Counts Of Petit Larceny For Stealing From Cars, Police Say Following an extensive investigation, a Hudson Valley man has been charged with multiple counts of petit larceny tied to a string of vehicle larcenies. Rockland County resident Dainell Blacknall, age 33, of Spring Valley was arrested on Monday, Sept. 18 by Ramapo Police. According to Lt. Christopher Franklin, of the Ramapo Police, Blacknail was involved with larcenies in the Village of Airmont and the Town of Ramapo that occurred in August.  Blacknail, who is currently being held at the Rockland County Jail on an unrelated charge, was charged with: Five counts of grand lar…
Fatal Crash: 32-Year-Old Rockland Man Struck By Pickup Truck Fatal Crash: 32-Year-Old Rockland Man Struck By Pickup Truck
Fatal Crash: 32-Year-Old Rockland Man Struck By Pickup Truck A 32-year-old Hudson Valley man was struck and killed by a 2008 Ford F150 pickup truck on a busy roadway. The crash took place in Rockland County around 11:45 p.m., Monday, July 24 on Route 17 in Ramapo. According to Sgt. Shawn Bakker of the Ramapo Police, the unidentified man was walking along Route 17 when he was struck by the truck driven by a 62-year-old Sloatsburg resident traveling northbound. The man sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The driver of the truck stayed on the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, Bakker said. The inv…
Hit-Run Crash Damages Rockland Home Hit-Run Crash Damages Rockland Home
Hit-Run Crash Damages Rockland Home Police in the Hudson Valley are searching for a van involved in a hit-and-run crash that damaged a home. The incident took place in Rockland County around 1:40 a.m., Friday, July 14 in Chestnut Ridge, on Andrew Drive. According to the Ramapo Police, the van crashed into the home and fled the scene. No occupants of the home were injured, police said. The Monsey Fire Dept assisted at the scene. The Village of Chestnut Ridge Building Inspector responded and is reviewing the home for safety. The investigation continues. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Barbershop Blaze: E-Bike Cited As Cause Of Fire That Destroyed Rockland Business Barbershop Blaze: E-Bike Cited As Cause Of Fire That Destroyed Rockland Business
Barbershop Blaze: E-Bike Cited As Cause Of Fire That Destroyed Rockland Business An E-bike started a fire that destroyed a Hudson Valley barbershop. The fire took place in Rockland County at the Veloz Barbershop on Thursday, June 1,  in Spring Valley, said the Ramapo Police. The fire started from an E-bike that was located at the front of the barbershop by the entrance, said Chris Kear, Rockland County Fire Coordinator. "An employee said that she heard loud popping noises turned around and saw the bike on fire and then got everybody out the back door," Kear said. There were no injuries. The incident is currently under investigation by the Ramapo Police Investiga…
Woman Charged In Connection To Fatal Rockland Crash Woman Charged In Connection To Fatal Rockland Crash
Woman Charged In Connection To Fatal Rockland Crash A 41-year-old woman has been charged with felony manslaughter and other charges in the death of a man killed when she crossed into the wrong lane on a busy Hudson Valley roadway. The crash happened in Rockland County Saturday, Jan. 28 around 10 a.m. in the town of Ramapo at the intersection of Airmont Road and Route 59. New Jersey resident Sherlyne Bazile, from Mahwah in Bergen County, was arrested on Wednesday, May 3, and charged with: Manslaughter Reckless endangerment Assault Reckless Driving "Alcohol intoxication and drug impairment are not suspected as contributing factors in th…
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: 18-Year-Old Charged For Incident Involving Rockland Woman, Age 52 Fatal Hit-Run Crash: 18-Year-Old Charged For Incident Involving Rockland Woman, Age 52
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: 18-Year-Old Charged For Incident Involving Rockland Woman, Age 52 An 18-year-old Hudson Valley resident has been charged with leaving the scene of a crash last year that left another woman dead. The Rockland County teen, from Monsey, was charged on Monday, April 3, said Lt. Michael Gannon, with the Ramapo Police. Her name was not released due to her age at the time of the incident, making her eligible for youthful offender status, Gannon said. The crash took place in Rockland County around 12:45 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 28, on West Carlton Road in Ramapo, Gannon said. Gannon said officers responded to the area after 52-year-old Miriam Sussman of Monsey was fo…
Woman Stabbed In Rockland County, Suspect Behind Bars, Police Say Woman Stabbed In Rockland County, Suspect Behind Bars, Police Say
Woman Stabbed In Rockland County, Suspect Behind Bars, Police Say A Hudson Valley man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing a woman and then injuring himself. The incident took place in Rockland County around 6 a.m., Sunday, April 2, at a home in the village of Chestnut Ridge. Ramapo Police responded to the home after receiving a report of a woman stabbed, said Det. Lt. Chris Franklin, of the Ramapo Police. Upon officers’ arrival, they discovered a woman who had sustained a non-life-threatening injury to the neck as a result of the incident. She was transported to Westchester Medical Center for treatment.  The suspect, identified as Jos…
9-Year-Old Critically Injured After Being Hit By Truck In Rockland County 9-Year-Old Critically Injured After Being Hit By Truck In Rockland County
9-Year-Old Critically Injured After Being Hit By Truck In Rockland County A 9-year-old Hudson Valley boy who was hit by a pickup truck after getting off a school bus is in critical, but stable condition. The crash took place in Rockland County around 5:10 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, at Pioneer Avenue and North Airmont Road in the village of Montebello. A Ramapo PD officer on patrol was made aware of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. When the officer arrived on the scene, he found a child pinned under a 2011 Toyota Sienna minivan, said Lt. Blaine Howell, of the Ramapo Police. The officer, along with bystanders, were able to lift the f…
Road Closure: Busy Rockland Roadway Shut Down Due To Crash Road Closure: Busy Rockland Roadway Shut Down Due To Crash
Road Closure: Busy Rockland Roadway Shut Down Due To Crash A busy Hudson Valley roadway is closed due to a crash that brought down a utility pole. The crash took place in Rockland County early Monday morning, Feb. 27 when a vehicle struck a utility pole on Route 202 in Ramapo. Ramapo Police said the roadway is closed from Route 306 to Camphill Road. Orange and Rockland Utility are on the scene,  Route 202 is expected to be closed for an extended period of time, police said.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Hit-Run Crash: Man Charged After Woman Struck, Killed In Rockland County Hit-Run Crash: Man Charged After Woman Struck, Killed In Rockland County
Hit-Run Crash: Man Charged After Woman Struck, Killed In Rockland County A Hudson Valley man has been charged in the death of a woman who was hit and killed by a car. Rockland County resident Bryan Castillo-Solorzano, age 26, of Spring Valley, was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 16, and charged with leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash that resulted in death, said Lt. Michael Gannon of the Ramapo Police.  The crash took place on Saturday, Feb. 11 on Hempstead Lane in the Hillcrest section of Ramapo, Gannon said. When police officers arrived on the scene, they found the 82-year-old woman from Spring Valley had been struck and killed. The veh…
1 Dead, 2 Injured In Multi-Vehicle Rockland Crash 1 Dead, 2 Injured In Multi-Vehicle Rockland Crash
1 Dead, 2 Injured In Multi-Vehicle Rockland Crash One person was killed and two others injured in a three-vehicle crash in the Hudson Valley. The crash took place in Rockland County around 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28 on Airmont Road and Route 59 in Ramapo. An investigation into the crash found that a 2012 Nissan Rogue, driven by a 41-year-old female resident of Mahwah, New Jersey, was traveling eastbound on Route 59,  said Lt. Blaine Howell, of the Ramapo Police. The Nissan entered the intersection at Airmont Road, crossed over into the westbound lane of Route 59 traffic, and struck a 2021 Hyundai Sonata, driven …
Road Rage: Woman Beats Man's Car With Metal Bat In Rockland, Police Say Road Rage: Woman Beats Man's Car With Metal Bat In Rockland, Police Say
Road Rage: Woman Beats Man's Car With Metal Bat In Rockland, Police Say A 30-year-old Hudson Valley woman was arrested following an alleged road rage incident in which she beat a man's car with a bat and then stole his cell phone as he tried to call the police, authorities said. The incident took place in Rockland County around noontime Sunday, Jan. 22 in Ramapo. According to Ramapo Police, officers responded to a report of a robbery in progress in the area of Route 306 and Maple Avenue.  The victim reported that he was driving when a vehicle cut him off and was driving aggressively. The victim pulled into a parking lot and the vehicle followed, police sa…
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…
Man Accused Of Firing Gun Inside Home In Rockland Man Accused Of Firing Gun Inside Home In Rockland
Man Accused Of Firing Gun Inside Home In Rockland A Hudson Valley man has been charged with allegedly firing shots at his home. The incident took place in Rockland County in the Hillcrest area of Ramapo on Greenridge Way on Monday, Dec. 19. Responding units from the Ramapo Police were directed towards a specific home where the gunshots were believed to be coming from, the department said on Facebook. An investigation found that the 48-year-old Hillcrest man who lived at the home had allegedly fired the shots, police said. Ramapo detectives processed the scene with the assistance of the Rockland County Sheriff’s BCI Unit. A loaded 9mm han…
'Out Of Control': Teenage Woman Attacks Female Officer In Rockland, Police Say 'Out Of Control': Teenage Woman Attacks Female Officer In Rockland, Police Say
'Out Of Control': Teenage Woman Attacks Female Officer In Rockland, Police Say A teenage woman has been accused of attacking a female officer during an incident in the Hudson Valley. It happened on Thursday, Dec. 15 in Rockland County. Ramapo Police say officers responded to a Wesley Hills home for a report of a female causing an issue.  When the first officer arrived, he found an intoxicated woman "causing damage to the home and herself," police said. The 19-year-old woman "was out of control and fought with the officer when he attempted to render aid," according to police.  She was handcuffed and placed in the rear of a patrol vehicle until a Spring Hil…
Police In Rockland County Search For Car Thieves Who Crashed Into Police Cruiser Police In Rockland County Search For Car Thieves Who Crashed Into Police Cruiser
Police In Rockland County Search For Car Thieves Who Crashed Into Police Cruiser Police in the Hudson Valley are searching for suspects in a robbery that led to a police chase.  The incident took place in Rockland County around midnight on Wednesday, Nov. 30 on Red Schoolhouse Road in Chestnut Ridge.  Ramapo Police responded to 240 Red Schoolhouse Road (Manheim Distributors) for two suspicious vehicles parked outside and people walking inside the fenced-in parking lot wearing masks, said Det. Sgt. Michael Higgins, of the Ramapo Police. When responding Ramapo units arrived, the two vehicles fled west on Red Schoolhouse Road. The vehicles, both Audi's, wer…
New Update: Rockland County School Bus Crash Injures 7 Students, Driver, Police Say New Update: Rockland County School Bus Crash Injures 7 Students, Driver, Police Say
New Update: Rockland County School Bus Crash Injures 7 Students, Driver, Police Say Police are investigating a school bus crash in the Hudson Valley that sent seven children and the bus driver to the hospital. The crash took place in Rockland County around 9 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, on north South Gate Drive in the village of New Hempstead. The bus, operated by the Ribnitzer schools, had 22 people onboard including the driver at the time of the crash, said Capt. Daniel Hyman of the Ramapo Police. An investigation has determined that the bus had veered off the road scraping against a telephone pole and striking a tree before proceeding through a driveway where it struck two…
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…