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Pearl River Road Closed Following Single-Vehicle Crash Pearl River Road Closed Following Single-Vehicle Crash
Pearl River Road Closed Following Single-Vehicle Crash A major roadway in Pearl River is closed following a vehicle crash that resulted in an area power outage in Pearl River. The Orangetown Police Department said N. Middletown Road will remain closed until 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 23, between Hovencamp and Towline roads following the crash that took place around 4 a.m. The vehicle struck a utility pole and as a result, local residents and businesses may experience periodic power outages while Orange & Rockland Utilities replace the pole. 

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Fuel Tank Leak Causes Road Closure After Tractor-Trailer Crashes Off Rockland Roadway Fuel Tank Leak Causes Road Closure After Tractor-Trailer Crashes Off Rockland Roadway
Fuel Tank Leak Causes Road Closure After Tractor-Trailer Crashes Off Rockland Roadway A truck driver lost control of his tractor-trailer in Rockland County, crashing off-road and striking a rock, spilling hundreds of gallons of diesel fuel, and forcing a road closure for several hours in Blauvelt. Officers from the Orangetown Police Department received a report shortly before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, when a Freightliner tractor-trailer heading west on Clausland Mountain Road went off-road, crashing onto private property. Police said that due to the collision, two 120 gallon diesel fuel tanks began to leak, along with other fluids from the engine of the tractor-trailer. …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Swerving Driver Busted For DWI On Main Street In Nyack, Police Say Swerving Driver Busted For DWI On Main Street In Nyack, Police Say
Swerving Driver Busted For DWI On Main Street In Nyack, Police Say A swerving driver on a busy street in Rockland was allegedly drunk when he was stopped by officers on Main Street in Nyack, Orangetown police said. An officer from the Orangetown Police Department on patrol shortly before 6:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 9 stopped Central Nyack resident Derek Miller, 24, when he repeatedly crossed over the double yellow lines on Main Street. According to police, the officer conducted a traffic stop, during which, it was determined that Miller was allegedly impaired. Miller was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while intoxicated with a b…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Driver Asleep At The Wheel Of BMW In Pearl River Was Intoxicated, Police Say Driver Asleep At The Wheel Of BMW In Pearl River Was Intoxicated, Police Say
Driver Asleep At The Wheel Of BMW In Pearl River Was Intoxicated, Police Say A 24-year-old man who was found asleep behind the wheel of a BMW in Pearl River was allegedly driving while intoxicated, police said. An officer from the Orangetown Police Department found McLean, Virginia, resident Jason Bell asleep in the driver’s seat of a parked black BMW on West Central Avenue at approximately 2:40 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 9. The officer noted that the car was running with its lights on and the keys in the ignition. Police said that the officer was able to wake up Bell, and it was determined that he was in control of the vehicle in an intoxicated condition. He later refu…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Driver Busted For DWI After Running Stop Sign In Nyack, Police Say Driver Busted For DWI After Running Stop Sign In Nyack, Police Say
Driver Busted For DWI After Running Stop Sign In Nyack, Police Say An early morning weekday traffic stop led to the arrest of a 31-year-old Orange County man who was allegedly driving drunk when he blew through a stop sign, Orangetown police said. An officer on patrol from the Orangetown Police Department stopped Highland Falls resident Matthew McGuirk shortly before 1:30 a.m. when he committed a traffic violation while driving in Nyack. According to police, during the traffic stop, it was determined that McGuirk was under the influence and he was taken into custody. McGuirk was arrested and transported to Orangetown Police Headquarters, where he refused t…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Woman Charged With DWI After Hit-And-Run Crash Near ShopRite In Pearl River Woman Charged With DWI After Hit-And-Run Crash Near ShopRite In Pearl River
Woman Charged With DWI After Hit-And-Run Crash Near ShopRite In Pearl River A 62-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly being involved in a hit-and-run incident when she was driving drunk, Orangetown police investigators said. Officers from the Orangetown Police Department responded to a reported hit-and-run crash shortly after 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, when a driver caused property damage near the Pearl River ShopRite on Middletown Road. Police said that upon arrival, officers canvassed the area for a 2005 black Ford Escape that had front-end damage, eventually locating the suspect, Pearl River resident Susan Lugenbeel, who was allegedly intoxicated when sh…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Woman, 26, Faces DWI Charge After Driving Through Stop Sign In Nyack, Police Say Woman, 26, Faces DWI Charge After Driving Through Stop Sign In Nyack, Police Say
Woman, 26, Faces DWI Charge After Driving Through Stop Sign In Nyack, Police Say An early morning traffic stop in Nyack led to the arrest of a 26-year-old woman who was allegedly intoxicated after blowing through a stop sign, police said. An officer from the Orangetown Police Department stopped Erica Espinales of Garfield, New Jersey, near the intersection of High Avenue and Polhemus Street in Nyack at approximately 12:45 a.m. on Friday, July 26, after she drove through a stop sign. Police said that the officer determined that Espinales was allegedly under the influence of alcohol during the subsequent traffic stop, and she later refused to submit to a breathalyzer. Es…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Orangetown Shoplifting Suspect Tracked Down Near Palisades Parkway Overpass Orangetown Shoplifting Suspect Tracked Down Near Palisades Parkway Overpass
Orangetown Shoplifting Suspect Tracked Down Near Palisades Parkway Overpass An alleged shoplifter was taken into custody by investigators in Orange County after allegedly stealing more than $100 worth of merchandise from a CVS in Orangeburg, police said. Officers from the Orangetown Police Department responded to the CVS Pharmacy in the Orangetown Shopping Center in Orangeburg at approximately 1 p.. on Sunday, July 28, where there was a report of an alleged shoplifter. Police said that the investigation into the incident determined that Brooklyn resident Thomas Carbone, 54, allegedly stole $107.27 worth of items off the shelves and attempted to leave without paying…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Throwing Garbage Out Of Car Nabbed For DWI In Rockland, Police Say Man Throwing Garbage Out Of Car Nabbed For DWI In Rockland, Police Say
Man Throwing Garbage Out Of Car Nabbed For DWI In Rockland, Police Say A man who was allegedly leaving a Stony Point diner and driving drunk was arrested after police caught saw him driving erratically and throwing items out of the window. Elvis Jorge, 30, of Haverstraw, was arrested on Sunday, July 14, after Stony Point Police received a report of Jorge driving drunk, said Lt. Daniel Hylas. When officers arrived on the scene they saw Jorge heading eastbound on Lowland Hill Road, Hylas said. The officer observed debris being thrown from the window of the vehicle and initiated a vehicle traffic stop.  During an investigation, the officer found that …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Congers Man Caught With Cocaine After Speeding Stop, Police Say Congers Man Caught With Cocaine After Speeding Stop, Police Say
Congers Man Caught With Cocaine After Speeding Stop, Police Say .An early morning speeding stop on Route 303 in Rockland County led to a drug charge for a 21-year-old man from Congers, police said. An officer from the Orangetown Police Department on patrol at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, on Route 303 in Blauvelt stopped Justin Turnick when he was caught speeding. During the subsequent traffic stop, police said that the officer detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle, and Turnick was found to be in possession of a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana. Further investigation found that Turnick was in posses…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Propane Gas Leak At Storage Tank On Route 303 Causes Road Closures Propane Gas Leak At Storage Tank On Route 303 Causes Road Closures
Propane Gas Leak At Storage Tank On Route 303 Causes Road Closures A stretch of Route 303 was shut down for several hours in Rockland County as first responders dealt with a leaking propane storage tank, police said. First responders were dispatched to the Beckerle Lumber Supply Company on Route 303 in Orangeburg shortly after 1:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17. Upon arrival, it was determined that a large propane storage tank that is used to fill smaller propane tanks was leaking gas. Fire and Hazardous Material Units from the Orangetown Police Department responded to the scene to assess and address the condition of the leak. While the investigation into th…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Westchester Woman Becomes Combative After DWI Crash In Nyack, Police Say Westchester Woman Becomes Combative After DWI Crash In Nyack, Police Say
Westchester Woman Becomes Combative After DWI Crash In Nyack, Police Say A woman from Westchester became combative with police in Rockland County, spitting at and kicking officers after being arrested for alleged impaired driving in Nyack, investigators said. Officers from the Orangetown Police Department received a report of a motor vehicle crash shortly after 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, near the intersection of Main Street and Midland Avenue. According to police, upon arrival, officers found a 2019 Mazda CX-3 with front end damage, which was lodged with a parked Toyota Corolla. The investigation determined that Yonkers resident Diana Gazivoda, 32, was the dr…

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by Zak Failla