Weekly Safety Report: Multi-Vehicle Accident, House Fire, Vandalism, and Yeshiva Burglaries Impact Rockland County, New York

This week in Rockland County, New York, several incidents occurred that impacted the safety of the community. These incidents include a multi-vehicle accident in Spring Valley, a house fire in Tappan, vandalism at a political office in Pearl River, and the arrest of a serial burglar targeting yeshivas in Spring Valley.

Friday Night Multi-Vehicle Accident in Front of 80 Twin Avenue in Spring Valley

rocklanddaily.com12-24-2023

A car sideswiped a parked vehicle, causing it to crash into the car parked in front of it. The incident took place in front of the infamous 80 Twin Avenue location. Police are currently investigating the scene.

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• Friday Night Multi-Vehicle Accident in Front of 80 Twin Avenue in Spring Valley

Fire damages home in Tappan ; no injuries

News 1212-24-2023

A house fire occurred in Tappan, primarily in the kitchen area, and quickly spread throughout the first and second floors. Fortunately, the family was not home at the time of the fire. Fire officials are investigating the cause of the fire, which was reported by a neighbor who saw smoke coming from the home.

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• Fire damages home in Tappan ; no injuries

Rep. Lawler 's Pearl River office vandalized over support of Israel in war against Hamas

News 1212-28-2023

The office of Rep. Mike Lawler in Pearl River was vandalized with dozens of stickers expressing opposition to his support of Israel in its war against Hamas. The stickers called for a cease-fire and attacked Lawler. Lawler condemned the vandalism, stating that it does not solve the challenges at hand.

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• Rep. Lawler 's Pearl River office vandalized over support of Israel in war against Hamas

Spring Valley Police Arrest Serial Burglar Who Targeted Yeshivas

rocklanddaily.com12-29-2023

The Spring Valley Police Department announced the arrest of a serial burglar who specifically targeted yeshivas. The suspect, a 37-year-old Spring Valley resident, has been charged with multiple counts of burglary, including hate crime charges, as well as grand and petit larceny. The targeted yeshivas were United Talmudical Academy and Talmud Torah Tashbar Nachlas Chaim.

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• Spring Valley Police Arrest Serial Burglar Who Targeted Yeshivas

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