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Breaking: Rockland DA’s Office Execute Search Warrant at Hi-Tor Animal Shelter

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POMONA, NY – The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office executed a search warrant at Hi-Tor Animal Shelter on Wednesday morning.

The District Attorney’s Office Released the Following Statement:

“This morning, at approximately 8:00 AM, the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office executed a search warrant related to an ongoing investigation. The warrant was served upon the Hi Tor Animal Care Shelter at 65 Firemen’s Memorial Drive Pomona, NY 10970.

As this is part of an ongoing investigation, no further information can be released at this time.”

For months there have been widespread rumors of mismanagement at Hi-Tor Animal Shelter. This is a developing story and this article will be updated with information as it is available.

Rockland County Executive Ed Day Released the Following Statement: 

“As all are aware, Hi-Tor Animal Care Center is a contracted agency and not part of Rockland County government. The organization performs vital services of animal shelter and care in Rockland County and is monitored by the Rockland County Department of Health. Both Hi-Tor management and County government have shared a number of concerns about operations at the shelter and we welcome, support and will cooperate fully with our District Attorney in ensuring whatever concerns are effectively addressed.”

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Rockland Paramedics Evacuate Garnerville Family After Dangerous Carbon Monoxide Leak Was Detected

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February 18, 2025

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Congratulations to Todd Reinertsen and Scott Nava working Medic 1 for a great job this morning saving 5 adults and 4 children with carbon monoxide poisoning. Medic 1 responded to a residence in Garnerville for a woman complaining of headache and nausea. While assessing the woman, the portable carbon monoxide detectors carried by our paramedics for many years began alerting to high levels of CO in the house. Todd and Scott quickly evacuated the house and determined that all residents were feeling sick with headaches and nausea. Their quick action saved lives today.
All 9 family members were transported to Montefiore Nyack with two ambulances from Haverstraw Ambulance Corps, Inc. and one from Congers-Valley Cottage Volunteer Ambulance Corps. for evaluation and treatment. In addition SW Johnson Fire Department (Department 23) responded and confirmed carbon monoxide was present in the house. Great teamwork everyone!

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Stony Point Police Department Received A Report Of A House Fire On Stella Court

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February 17, 2025

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At approximately 7:00PM on Sunday, February 16, 2025 the Stony Point Police Department received a report of a house fire on Stella court. Officers responded and observed heavy smoke coming from the residence. The resident of the household was located outside and confirmed that no one else was inside. Stony Point Detectives, along with the Rockland County Sheriffs Department Arson and BCI Units responded to investigate. Currently the fire does not appear to be suspicious. Thank you to Stony Point FD, Haverstraw FD, West Haverstraw FD, Thiells FD, New City FD, Suffern FD, Fort Montgomery FD, Stony Point Ambulance, Rockland Paramedics, Spring Hill Ambulance, Rockland County Highway Dept and the American Red Cross.

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