Man, 18, Sets Fire At Construction Site Weeks After Prior Arson Arrest In Rockland Police Man, 18, Sets Fire At Construction Site Weeks After Prior Arson Arrest In Rockland Police
Man, 18, Sets Fire At Construction Site Weeks After Prior Arson Arrest In Rockland Police A Rockland County teenager has been apprehended in connection with a fire at a new construction site, marking the second time in a month he has been charged with arson, police said.  The arrest resulted from an incident on Thursday, Feb. 13, at around 7:30 a.m., when Spring Valley Police responded to 22 Memorial Park Dr. for a report of a structure fire, the department announced on Wednesday night, Feb. 19. Spring Valley firefighters raced to the scene and were able to extinguish the flames. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Following a four-day investigation, police a…
Man's Body Found In Abandoned Building In Rockland: Suspect Charged, Police Say (UPDATE) Man's Body Found In Abandoned Building In Rockland: Suspect Charged, Police Say (UPDATE)
Man's Body Found In Abandoned Building In Rockland: Suspect Charged, Police Say (Update) Authorities have confirmed the discovery of a deceased adult man inside an abandoned commercial property in Rockland County and have charged a 26-year-old suspect in his death, police said. New, updated report - Homeless Suspect Beat Victim Dead With Lumber Piece, Left Him To Freeze In Hudson Valley: Cops In an update on Wednesday night, Feb. 19, the Spring Valley Police Department said an officer on routine patrol was flagged down by a pedestrian who reported a body inside a vacant building at 10 Centre St.  Officers arrived on the scene and discovered the unresponsive man …
Possible Homicide Under Investigation In Rockland (DEVELOPING) Possible Homicide Under Investigation In Rockland (DEVELOPING)
Possible Homicide Under Investigation In Rockland (Developing) Numerous law agencies are commencing a possible homicide investigation at an abandoned building in Rockland County.  New, updated report - Man's Body Found In Abandoned Commercial Building In Hudson Valley (UPDATE) On Wednesday, Feb. 19, at around 10 a.m., authorities descended on a building at the intersection of Lawrence Street and Centre Street in connection to the investigation, according to eyewitnesses from The Monsey Scoop. Spring Valley Police, along with the Rockland County Sheriff's Office and New York State Police, responded to the scene and can be seen in a video post…
Not-So-Slick Move: Dump Truck Sinks In Mud After Unloading Illegal Debris In Rockland Not-So-Slick Move: Dump Truck Sinks In Mud After Unloading Illegal Debris In Rockland
Not-So-Slick Move: Dump Truck Sinks In Mud After Unloading Illegal Debris In Rockland Talk about getting stuck in your own mess.  A dump truck driver in Rockland County learned the hard way that illegal dumping can backfire after his truck sank into the mud soon after unloading debris at a residential site, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said. The incident happened on Thursday, Jan. 30, when Environmental Conservation Officers responded to a complaint about five tri-axle dump trucks actively dumping solid waste at a residential property in Haverstraw, the DEC said.  When officers arrived, only two trucks remained, including o…
4 Children, 5 Adults Suffer CO Poisoning In Rockland: Here's How Paramedics Saved Them 4 Children, 5 Adults Suffer CO Poisoning In Rockland: Here's How Paramedics Saved Them
4 Children, 5 Adults Suffer CO Poisoning In Rockland: Here's How Paramedics Saved Them Two paramedics are being praised for their quick life-saving actions after detecting dangerous carbon monoxide levels inside a Rockland County home, where five adults and four children were suffering from poisoning. The rescue happened on Monday, Feb. 17, when Rockland paramedics were called to a Garnerville residence after a woman complained of headaches and nausea, according to Rockland Paramedic Services. As they assessed her condition, their portable carbon monoxide detectors began alerting to high CO levels inside the home. Realizing the danger, Reinertsen and Nava immediately evacuat…
Blaze Consumes Home In Rockland, Prompts Investigation Blaze Consumes Home In Rockland, Prompts Investigation
Blaze Consumes Home In Rockland, Prompts Investigation Firefighters from multiple departments battled a house fire in Rockland County on Sunday evening, Feb. 16, that prompted an investigation into the cause of the blaze. The blaze began at around 7 p.m. at a residence on Stella Court in Stony Point, where arriving police officers found heavy smoke pouring from the residence, the Stony Point Police Department said. The homeowner was safely outside and confirmed that no one else was inside the house at the time of the fire. The Stony Point Detective Bureau, along with the Rockland County Sheriff's Department Arson and BCI Units, responded to in…
Man's Ride Offer To Student At Bus Stop Prompts Investigation In Rockland Man's Ride Offer To Student At Bus Stop Prompts Investigation In Rockland
Man's Ride Offer To Student At Bus Stop Prompts Investigation In Rockland Police launched an investigation after a concerned parent reported that a man in a white SUV offered a ride to a student at a school bus stop in Rockland County, authorities announced. On Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, the Ramapo Police Department received a report from a parent about a concerning interaction at a school bus stop in Airmont, the department announced on Saturday, Feb. 15.  According to police, the parent stated that a male driver of a white SUV stopped at the bus stop and offered a ride to her daughter. The student declined, and the vehicle drove away.  Detectives immed…
DWI Driver Sends Car Over 100-Foot Embankment Along Palisades Parkway: NYSP DWI Driver Sends Car Over 100-Foot Embankment Along Palisades Parkway: NYSP
DWI Driver Sends Car Over 100-Foot Embankment Along Palisades Parkway: Nysp A 26-year-old New York man and his passenger had to be rescued after crashing his car down an embankment on the Palisades Interstate Parkway—only to be charged with DWI after showing signs of impairment, police said. At 4:07 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, New York State Police troopers from Haverstraw responded to a one-car crash on the northbound Palisades Interstate Parkway between exits 13 and 14, according to Trooper Jennifer Alvarez. The investigation found that Steven Beleno, of Blooming Grove, lost control of his 2018 Toyota after another vehicle allegedly cut him off, causing him to veer …
Accused Killer Danced On TikTok Hours Before Double Homicide In Rockland County Accused Killer Danced On TikTok Hours Before Double Homicide In Rockland County
Accused Killer Danced On TikTok Hours Before Double Homicide In Rockland County A 19-year-old from New Jersey has been charged with first-degree murder after two women were found dead in a Rockland County apartment, authorities said. Alan "Alina" Abad, of Westwood, is believed to have killed two females in an apartment on Gesner Drive in Spring Valley, who were found by officers performing a welfare check around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, Chief Richard Oleszczuk said.  Both victims had severe head injuries, the chief said. One was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other was rushed to Westchester Medical Center, where she later died, police said. As of press …
Crash In Rockland Causes Severe Injuries, Multi-Agency Response (VIDEO) Crash In Rockland Causes Severe Injuries, Multi-Agency Response (VIDEO)
Crash In Rockland Causes Severe Injuries, Multi-Agency Response (Video) A motor vehicle crash in Rockland County resulted in serious injuries and brought multiple emergency response teams to the scene.  The crash happened on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at around 2 p.m. in New Square on Route 45 at Fastov Avenue, according to eyewitnesses from The Monsey Scoop. Spring Hill EMS, New Square Ershte Hilf, Ramapo Police, Chaverim of Rockland, and Rockland Paramedics all responded to the scene to assist those involved.  Authorities have not confirmed the extent of injuries, but witnesses reported a significant emergency response at the site. A video of the inc…
Lifelong Rockland County Firefighter, Retired Bus Driver Dies Lifelong Rockland County Firefighter, Retired Bus Driver Dies
Lifelong Rockland County Firefighter, Retired Bus Driver Dies A fire department in Rockland County is remembering Douglas Mackey, a life member and past president of the S.W. Johnson Fire Company, who died on Thursday, Feb. 7 at the age of 87.  Mackey, a cherished member of the West Haverstraw community and the S.W. Johnson Fire Company, was known for his dedication to the fire service and numerous contributions to his community.  As a life member and past president of the S.W. Johnson Fire Company, Mackey played a key role in designing and constructing the firehouse on Bridge Street in Garnerville. His commitment extended beyond leader…
3-Car Crash Involving Taxi Causes Injuries In Rockland (VIDEO) 3-Car Crash Involving Taxi Causes Injuries In Rockland (VIDEO)
3-Car Crash Involving Taxi Causes Injuries In Rockland (Video) A taxi was involved in a three-vehicle crash at a Rockland County intersection that caused injuries.  The crash happened on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at the intersection of Route 45 and Medical Park Drive in Pomona at around 11:45 a.m., according to eyewitnesses from The Monsey Scoop. Video of the incident was posted to Instagram by The Monsey Scoop. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monsey Scoop (@monseyscoop) First responders, including Spring Hill EMS, Hillcrest Fire Department, and Ramapo Police, rushed to the scene afte…