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Death Of Worker Caught In Cheese Mixing Machine Ruled Accidental Death Of Worker Caught In Cheese Mixing Machine Ruled Accidental
Death Of Worker Caught In Cheese Mixing Machine Ruled Accidental The death of a 41-year-old worker who was caught in a cheese mixing machine has been ruled accidental, police said. Orangetown Police said Edwin Nunez was found dead around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, inside a mixing machine at ICCO Cheese Co. in Orangeburg. Nunez, who died of blunt impact and crushing injuries, had worked for the company, which makes grated cheese and bread crumbs, among other items, for about 18 months, according to the Orangetown Police. He was a resident of Paterson, New Jersey. On Friday, the department announced that the Rockland County Medical Examiner's Offic…

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Five Arrested After Raid Of Westchester Fentanyl, Heroin Factory Five Arrested After Raid Of Westchester Fentanyl, Heroin Factory
Five Arrested After Raid Of Westchester Fentanyl, Heroin Factory This story has been updated. Five people were busted during a raid of a fentanyl and heroin factory in Westchester early Friday. The arrests took place around 10:30 a.m. Friday at a home on Euclid Avenue in Ardsley, said Drug Enforcement Administration spokeswoman Erin Mulvey. According to Mulvey, the DEA’s Tactical Diversion Squad executed a search warrant at the home where five people were arrested and approximately five kilograms of fentanyl and six kilograms of heroin were seized.  "The fentanyl alone has the potency to kill nearly over two million people…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Route 303 Speeding Stop In Tappan Leads To DWAI Charge For New City Man Route 303 Speeding Stop In Tappan Leads To DWAI Charge For New City Man
Route 303 Speeding Stop In Tappan Leads To Dwai Charge For New City Man A New City man has been charged with driving while impaired after a Route 303 speeding stop, police say. Orangetown Police allegedly observed a 2007 Acura speeding on Route 303 in the Hamlet of Tappan on Wednesday, Feb. 27 around 5 a.m. After making a traffic stop, the officer identified the driver as 43-year-old Leopoldo Monterroso of New City. Further investigation revealed that Monterroso was allegedly operating the vehicle while under the influence of drugs. Monterroso was arrested and transported to Orangetown Police Headquarters. He consented to a drug test, and the results are curre…

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by Valerie Musson
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Burglary Suspect Caught After Struggle With Woman In Nyack, Police Say Burglary Suspect Caught After Struggle With Woman In Nyack, Police Say
Burglary Suspect Caught After Struggle With Woman In Nyack, Police Say A burglary suspect has been caught after a struggle with a Nyack woman led to his arrest, police say. Orangetown Police responded to the area of Nyack Plaza on Thursday, Feb. 21 around 1:45 p.m. on the report of a burglary. The female victim stated that a man unlawfully entered her residence at Nyack Plaza Apartments before grabbing her purse and attempting to leave with it. The victim further stated that a struggle ensued when trying to reclaim her purse, resulting in an injury to her hand. The man then allegedly threw the purse on the floor and fled the residence, police said. Officers l…

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by Valerie Musson
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Woman, Man Charged With Robbery After Violent Incident In Nyack, Police Say Woman, Man Charged With Robbery After Violent Incident In Nyack, Police Say
Woman, Man Charged With Robbery After Violent Incident In Nyack, Police Say A woman and man are behind bars after a violent robbery occurred in Nyack, according to Orangetown Police. Police responded to Burd Street Sunday, Feb. 10 just after 2 a.m. on the report of a stolen iPhone 6 and the possibility of an ongoing physical altercation. Police arrived, interviewed the victim and canvassed the area. After the investigation, the two suspects were identified as 30-year-old Llauren Williams of South Franklin Street in Nyack and 32-year-old Raheam Dobbins of E. Centre, Alabama. Dobbins and the victim were allegedly involved in an altercation after Dobbins stole the vi…

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Cause Of Death Released After Worker Found Inside Mixing Machine At Area Cheese Factory Cause Of Death Released After Worker Found Inside Mixing Machine At Area Cheese Factory
Cause Of Death Released After Worker Found Inside Mixing Machine At Area Cheese Factory Officials from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration have opened an investigation into the death of a worker at a local cheese factory as authorities released the cause of death. Orangetown Police said Edwin Nunez, 41, of Paterson, New Jersey, was found dead around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, inside a mixing machine at ICCO Cheese Co. in Orangeburg. Related story: Worker Killed After Falling Into Mixing Machine At Rockland Cheese Company Nunez, who died of blunt impact and crushing injuries, had worked for the company, which makes grated cheese and bread cru…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Nabbed After Stealing Landscaping Trailer In Pearl River, Police Say Man Nabbed After Stealing Landscaping Trailer In Pearl River, Police Say
Man Nabbed After Stealing Landscaping Trailer In Pearl River, Police Say Police have tracked down and arrested a 40-year old man they say stole a landscaping trailer in Rockland at the end of December. Trevor Ward of Pearl River allegedly entered a parking lot off of Central Avenue and stole the trailer on Saturday, Dec. 29. Orangetown Police located and arrested Ward on Monday, Jan. 14. He was taken to Orangetown Police Headquarters and charged fourth-degree larceny, a felony. Ward was released on bail. He is scheduled to appear in Orangetown Justice Court on Wednesday, Jan. 30.

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by Valerie Musson
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Resident Subdues Suspect During Attempted Burglary In Rockland, Police Say Resident Subdues Suspect During Attempted Burglary In Rockland, Police Say
Resident Subdues Suspect During Attempted Burglary In Rockland, Police Say A 27-year-old man is facing felony charges after being subdued by a local resident during an attempted burglary in Rockland County, police say. Sunday, Jan. 6 around 11 p.m., Michael Harmon of Pearl River entered a home on Washington Avenue through an unlocked back door and made his way into the kitchen, Orangetown Police said. The homeowner observed Harmon in the residence and successfully subdued him. Orangetown Police officers arrived a short time later and placed Harmon under arrest. He was transported to Orangetown Police Headquarters and charged with the following: Second-degree att…

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by Valerie Musson
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Man Lunges At Officer, Yells Racial Slurs Outside Nyack Lounge, Police Say Man Lunges At Officer, Yells Racial Slurs Outside Nyack Lounge, Police Say
Man Lunges At Officer, Yells Racial Slurs Outside Nyack Lounge, Police Say A 31-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly shouting racial slurs, lunging at a police officer and causing a disturbance outside of a lounge in Nyack. Police were monitoring a large crowd outside of Karma Lounge, located at 100 Main Street in the Village of Nyack Sunday, Dec. 30 around 2:30 a.m. The officers allegedly observed Shephard L. McClellan of Nyack cursing, making racial slurs, and yelling at the officers. Lounge patrons allegedly had to restrain McClellan after he lunged at one of the officers, Orangetown Police said. There was a struggle when trying to place McClellan und…

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Pearl River Crash Results In DWI Charge For 24-Year-Old Pearl River Crash Results In DWI Charge For 24-Year-Old
Pearl River Crash Results In DWI Charge For 24-Year-Old A Pearl River man was busted for alleged drunk driving following a traffic crash, police said. Cesar Ruballos, 24, was arrested around 3:55 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, after Orangetown Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Crooked Hill Road in Pearl River, Sgt. Kirk Vega said. When officers arrived on the scene, they found Ruballos was driving drunk and transported him to the Orangetown Police headquarters where he refused to take a breathalyzer test. Ruballos was charged with DWI and released. He is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 8, 2019.

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Seven Rockland Businesses Cited For Underage Alcohol Sales Seven Rockland Businesses Cited For Underage Alcohol Sales
Seven Rockland Businesses Cited For Underage Alcohol Sales The NYS Liquor Authority (SLA) has issued citations to a number of businesses in the Rockland County area for underage alcohol sales, Orangetown Police said. The SLA conducted underage drinking inspections in various locations in the Town of Orangetown on Friday, Dec. 14. The following locations were cited for selling alcohol to underage persons: Smiley Mart (327 N. Middletown Road, Pearl River) 7-11 (173 N. Middletown Road, Pearl River) Fleming’s Place (56 S. Main Street, Pearl River) Gran Saloon (49 W. Central Avenue, Pearl River) Dino Mart (529 Rt. 303, Blauvelt) Murray’s Deli (80 S. Br…

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Woman Charged With Drunk Driving After Nyack Crash With Kids In Car Woman Charged With Drunk Driving After Nyack Crash With Kids In Car
Woman Charged With Drunk Driving After Nyack Crash With Kids In Car A 58-year-old woman has been arrested and faces felony DWI charges after allegedly causing a motor vehicle crash with two children In the car, police said. The incident occurred Sunday, Nov. 25 in the Village of Nyack. Orangetown Police responded to an accident near the area around Rt. 59 and Rt. 9W when they noticed Aixa A. Aviles of  Haverstraw acting in a way that indicated an influence of drugs, including but not limited to Suboxone, according to police. Aviles was also driving with two passengers that were under the age of 16. Aviles was asked to exit the vehicle to perform a seri…

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