Spring Hill EMS responded to two critical emergencies, including a cardiac arrest and a motor vehicle crash involving a vehicle that struck a tree.

The first call was for a 25-year-old man in the Village of Spring Valley who was reported to be having difficulty breathing. Spring Hill EMS responded with an ambulance, two paramedics, and a line officer.

Upon arrival, the advanced life support (ALS) crew determined the patient was not breathing and had no pulse. Crews immediately began CPR and advanced life-saving interventions. After several rounds of resuscitation efforts, the patient regained a pulse and was transported to a local hospital for further treatment.

In a separate incident, Spring Hill EMS responded with two ambulances, a paramedic, and a line officer to the Town of Ramapo for a motor vehicle crash involving a vehicle that struck a tree.

When crews arrived, the vehicle’s occupants had already been extricated. EMS personnel evaluated the patients at the scene before transporting two individuals to local hospitals for further evaluation and treatment.

Spring Hill EMS thanked its volunteer members for their dedication and commitment to providing emergency medical care to the community whenever they are called into service.

The Town of Ramapo Police Department has announced the promotion of Officer John Genito to the rank of Sergeant.

Sergeant Genito joined the Ramapo Police Department in August 2018 and has served in a variety of roles throughout his career. He began as a Patrol Officer and later became a Field Training Officer before being assigned to the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force in 2026, where he investigated narcotics-related offenses throughout Rockland County.

A strong advocate for professional development, Genito earned a Master of Administrative Science degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Master of Arts in Homeland Security from Pace University.

In addition to his patrol and investigative work, Sergeant Genito has served the department in numerous specialized capacities, including as a Drug Recognition Expert, Social Media Editor, Firearms Instructor, Active Shooter Instructor, and instructor at the Rockland County Police Academy.

He is also a member of the Rockland County Rescue Entry and Counter Terrorism (REACT) Team and remains actively involved in mentoring future law enforcement professionals through the Ramapo Police Department’s Youth Academy and Internship Program—programs in which he once participated as a student.

Outside of his law enforcement duties, Genito serves on the Executive Board of the Ramapo Police Benevolent Association, which supports both its members and the local community.

The Ramapo Police Department congratulated Sergeant Genito on his promotion and wished him continued success in his new leadership role.