A man suspected of murdering a woman in Ramapo died yesterday after fleeing to Connecticut, Ramapo Police officials say. Just before 9 a.m., officers were called to Inwood Drive in the Hillcrest area for reported gunshots fired and a woman lying on the ground, according to Lt. Christopher Franklin. The 56-year-old was unresponsive and transported […]
A suspect from New York City was arrested in connection with synagogue burglaries in the Monsey area, Ramapo Police officials say. The suspect, identified as 42-year-old Joel Jungries, allegedly entered and stole money from three synagogues, located on Monsey Boulevard and Suzanne Drive, on Jan. 6. He returned to the same two synagogues on Monsey […]
Grafton Thomas is still deemed mentally unfit to stand trial. On Wednesday January 17, over four years after Green Wood Lake resident attacked the home of Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg, Thomas’ trial was again postponed while he continues to receive psychiatric treatment. Rockland County Judge Kevin Russo last week signed an order committing Thomas, who is […]
During the evening hours of Thursday January 11, the Clarkstown Police Department responded to a residence in Nanuet for reports of a physical altercation between two adult males in the street. The police investigation at the scene indicated that the male suspect had an argument with his father that turned physical inside their home. As […]
Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R) is warning customers to be on the lookout for scammers posing as O&R representatives. The utility reminds customers that scammers are inventive, resourceful and persistent, and there are some measures to take to avoid becoming a victim. “As scammers become more imaginative, we want our customers to know they can […]
The drug crisis is both complicated and insidious and has been growing exponentially for the past twenty years. Every year the number of deaths and overdoses rise across the country and locally despite the best efforts to combat the issue. However, despite these facts we have some reason for hope as half year statistics locally demonstrate that both […]