Crime

Ramapo PD Make 5 Alcohol Related Arrests Over Super Bowl Weekend

Published

3 months ago

February 12, 2024

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – The Town of Ramapo Police Department made five alcohol related arrests over the Super Bowl Weekend. In an effort to keep everyone safe, the Ramapo PD announced early in week that extra DWI patrols would be out for the weeked. The following is a rundown on each arrest:

Saturday morning at 12:02am, RPD responded to fight at a home in Hillcrest and discovered two severely intoxicated underage males. A 25-year-old female from Hillcrest was charged with Criminal Nuisance 2nd for permitting such activity to occur at that residence. The two intoxicated individuals were transported to the hospital for medical evaluation and the arrestee was released on an appearance ticket.

Saturday evening at 9:57pm, a Ramapo officer stopped a vehicle in Hillcrest which was operating in a manner demonstrating signs of intoxicated driving. The 42-year-old operator from Tappan, NY was arrested for DWI with a test indicating more than twice the legal limit. He was charged with Aggravated DWI and released with a future return date for Ramapo Justice Court.

Saturday evening at 10:21pm, RPD responded to a traffic complaint on Twin Avenue in Monsey. During this investigation, a 29-year-old female from New City, NY was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Refusal to take a Breath Test, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, and No Stopping/Standing/Parking on the Roadway. She was processed and released on an appearance ticket for Ramapo Justice Court later this month.

Sunday morning at 5:09am, RPD responded to a report of a vehicle blocking a portion of the roadway in Chestnut Ridge, NY. The arriving officer located the car with a 36-year-old male from Nanuet, parked in the bus-stop shoulder with the car partially sticking out into the roadway. The operator was slumped over to the driver side door with his seat belt on. There was an open beer bottle in the cup-holder and the vehicle was running with the key in the ignition. The operator was arrested for Aggravated DWI with a test indicating 3 times the legal limit. He was processed and released to a family member with a return date for Chestnut Ridge Justice Court.

Sunday evening at 8:19pm, RPD was dispatched to investigate a suspicious vehicle in Hillcrest. Upon arrival, the officer encountered an intoxicated driver at the location. The 29-year-old operator was arrested for Aggravated DWI with a test result just under 3 times the legal limit. He was processed and released on an appearance ticket for Ramapo Justice Court later this month.

Crime

Clarkstown Police Department Respond To A Domestic Assault in Nanuet

Published

1 day ago

May 14, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

On Sunday, May 12, 2024, at approximately 4:37 am, the Clarkstown Police Department responded to a distress call reporting a domestic assault on Spring Brook Rd. in Nanuet. Upon arrival, officers encountered a chaotic scene involving two victims with stab wounds.

The male victim, aged 33, reported that he had been stabbed by his ex-girlfriend, who had fled the area. He further informed officers that a 29-year-old female had also sustained stab wounds during the altercation, which took place in the vestibule of the address.

The male victim exhibited visible injuries to his upper torso and right leg, while the female victim had sustained stab wounds to both arms, resulting in substantial bleeding. Officers swiftly initiated medical aid, applying a tourniquet to the male victim’s leg to mitigate blood loss. Additional life saving aid was provided by officers to the female victim. Both victims were promptly transported by Nanuet Community Ambulance Corp. and Spring Hill Community Ambulance, to nearby hospitals for treatment.

The suspect, identified as Blanca Rincon-Hoyos, a 29-year-old female from Spring Valley, was placed under arrest by the Clarkstown Police Department Detective Bureau at 3:00 pm on the same day of the attack. Ms. Rincon-Hoyos faces multiple charges, including two counts of Attempted Murder 2nd (felony), two counts of Assault with a Weapon (felony), Burglary 1st (felony), and Criminal Possession of a Weapon (misdemeanor). Ms. Rincon-Hoyos was arraigned in the Town of Clarkstown Justice Court, where bail was set at $50,000.00. She is currently in custody at the Rockland County jail, awaiting her future court appearance.

The Clarkstown Police Department emphasizes its commitment to swiftly and decisively address incidents of domestic violence within the community. We urge anyone experiencing domestic violence or witnessing such incidents to seek help immediately. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or Text “START” to 88788.

* It should be noted that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Crime

Ramapo Police Department Respond To An Assault With A Knife

Published

1 month ago

April 12, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

On Thursday April 11, 2024, at approximately 8:27pm, the Ramapo Police Department responded to Trailside Place in the Town of Ramapo for the report of an assault with a knife. Upon the officers arrival, it was discovered that the victim had been accosted in his driveway by an unknown suspect. The victim was stabbed multiple times and removed from the scene to the hospital. Patrol officers located a possible suspect, and he was detained and brought to the Ramapo Police Department for questioning. The individual was cooperative and released from custody pending further investigation.

The victim is currently in stable condition and expected to survive. The Ramapo Police Department was assisted on scene by the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, the Clarkstown Police Department, Hatzolah Ambulance Corps, and Chaverim of Rockland.

Any persons with information regarding the incident are encouraged to contact the Ramapo Police Department Investigations Division at (845) 357-2400. All information will be kept confidential and can be made anonymously. Information can also be provided through the TIPS 411 platform. Rockland County residents can submit a tip via text message by texting the keyword “ROCKLANDCODA” and then their tip and text it to 847411. The Ramapo Police Department has increased patrol presence throughout the Town.

Further information will be released at a later time as it is developed.