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Suspicious Incident Reported in Suffern Police Seek Public Assistance
On the evening of July 9th, the Suffern Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious incident involving an unknown male attempting to enter a vehicle. According to the report, the male was confronted by the vehicle’s owner, who yelled at him. The male reportedly apologized and then walked away from the scene.
Child Rescued from Locked Car at Costco in Spring Valley
In a tense incident at the Spring Valley Costco, a child was left unattended in a car for approximately 20 minutes. The child, who was sweating heavily, but remained conscious and alert, was rescued after emergency personnel were called to the scene. Responding to the call were Hatzolah, Chaverim, Nanuet...
Hit-and-Run Incident On College Road: Reversing Car Struck and Fled Scene
A hit-and-run incident occurred at College Road and Carlton Road. A car reversing out of a driveway was struck by another vehicle, which immediately fled the scene. The impact caused the reversing car to spin back into the driveway, crashing into some objects. Emergency personnel from Hatzolah EMS and officers...
Teen charged in North Jersey student's stabbing death indicted: Where the case stands
The teenager accused of fatally stabbing a New Jersey teen in Manhattan in November was arraigned on an indictment earlier this month by a grand jury. Gianluca Bordone, 19, of Long Island appeared in a Manhattan court on July 1 for the stabbing of 17-year-old Rocco Rodden. Rodden's 19-year-old brother was also injured.
Search for missing kayaker somberly ends
CHESTER | After a near two-day search, authorities have recovered the body of a missing kayaker from the Hudson River. At about 1:20 p.m. Sunday, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation forest rangers located the body of 67-year-old Alfred Arzuaga of Indiana. Arzuaga was located on the eastern side...
Ramapo Police Officer Commended for Encouraging Local Youth at Lemonade Stand
On Sunday morning in Forshay, a Ramapo Police Officer made a heartwarming gesture that has been praised by the community. Officer Joseph Wassner of the Town of Ramapo Police Department took the time to encourage and support young entrepreneurs at a local lemonade stand. A passerby who witnessed the scene...
SPRING VALLEY: MVA Car Into A Tree at Route 59 and South Central Avenue
An MVA occurred involving a car crashing into a tree at the intersection of Route 59 and South Central Avenue. Emergency personnel, including Hatzolah EMS, the Spring Valley Police Department, and the Spring Valley Fire Department, promptly arrived at the scene. Injuries were reported.
Ramapo Officers and Spring Valley Firefighters Save Drowning Fawn
An interesting rescue took place today as Ramapo Officers and Spring Valley Firefighters worked together to save a drowning fawn. The young deer was discovered struggling in the water, prompting a swift response from the local emergency services. "Great Job Everyone. ", the Ramapo Police Department wrote on X.
Structure Fire at Blue Rill Day Camp On Saddle River Road {PHOTOS & VIDEOS}
Earlier today, a structure fire broke out at Blue Rill Day Camp located at 444 Saddle River Road. The fire, which was caused by an electrical malfunction, prompted a substantial emergency response from multiple fire departments and emergency personnel. The Monsey Fire Department led the efforts, with mutual aid from...
Passaic County Prosecutor's Office releases Sheriff Richard Berdnik investigation results
Nearly six months after the death of Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik, the Passaic County Prosecutors Office said the investigation is complete and the cause of death was suicide by gun. The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office determined the popular sheriff died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head in...
New York State Police Say Orange County Man Died in Head-On Crash
State Police says that they are continuing to investigate a fatal three-way crash that claimed the life of a Hudson Valley man Thursday. The victim wasn't even involved in the initial crash either, according to a preliminary report. However, the impact from the first collision subsequently sent a semi-truck into the opposite lane, which then struck the victim's vehicle, says offcials.
Pine Bush Man Driving High Sentenced After Crash Paralyzed Teen
Orange County resident Chauncey Smith, age 23, of Pine Bush, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 16, to three to nine years in prison in connection with the Monday, August 14, 2023 crash, said Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler. The teenage victim, who was paralyzed as a result of...
Self-Inflicted Gunshot Incident in New City Under Investigation
Clarkstown Police and other emergency personnel responded to a self-inflicted gunshot incident on West Burda Place earlier today. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was transported to Nyack Hospital in critical condition by Nanuet EMS and Rockland Paramedics. Authorities have confirmed that an investigation is currently underway to...
UPDATE: Route 208 north in Franklin Lakes reopens following morning crash
Route 208 northbound at Ewing Avenue in Franklin Lakes was shut down for hours on Monday as police investigated a morning crash in the area, according to the Franklin Lakes Police Department. By 7 p.m., both lanes on the highway were open after one lane reopened around 3:30 p.m. ...
Truck Accident on Corporate Drive In Orangeburg Causes Fire, Minor Injury; Orangeburg Fire Dept and Emergency Personnel Respond
Earlier today, the Orangetown Fire Department responded to a accident on Corporate Drive. A truck lost control, struck a telephone pole, breaking it in half, which ignited a fire. The truck then continued down an embankment and ended up in a creek. Emergency personnel, including the Orangeburg Fire Dept, Orangetown...
Judge in Megan McDonald murder trial denies defense motion, won't leave case
GOSHEN – Edward Holley wasn’t there to see it — there were problems transporting him from the county jail. But his attorneys failed in all but one respect Monday to convince Orange County Judge Hyun Chin Kim that their pre-trial motions should be granted, including one that she step aside. Holley faces 25...
Ossining man pleads not guilty in hit-and-run crash that killed pedestrian in March
An Ossining man pleaded not guilty Tuesday in the hit-and-run crash that killed a 62-year-old pedestrian in Mount Pleasant in March. Fabricio Arguda Saldana, 35, was arraigned in Westchester County Court on an indictment charging him with leaving the scene of a fatal accident. ...
Bergen County Authorities Investigate Serious Hit-and-Run in Little Ferry
Little Ferry, NJ – The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Little Ferry Police Department are investigating a serious hit-and-run motor vehicle crash that occurred on Sunday…
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