Police/Fire/EMS

Detective Wayne Mitchell Retires After 25 Years of Dedicated Service to Ramapo

Published

4 weeks ago

April 29, 2025

This past Friday marked the end of an era as Detective Wayne Mitchell walked out of Ramapo Police Headquarters for the final time, surrounded by local officials, family, friends, colleagues, and community members. This time-honored tradition honored the culmination of his remarkable 25-year career in law enforcement.

An Army veteran who served during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Detective Mitchell began his policing career in 2000 with the Rockland County Narcotics Task Force. In 2001, he joined the Ramapo Police Department, where he served with honor and distinction in numerous roles, including Adopt-a-Cop, Firearms Training Officer, Drill Instructor, and a proud member of the Ramapo Police Honor Guard.

As a detective, he led and assisted in investigations into terroristic threats, hate crimes, and homicides. Over the years, he received numerous commendations for his outstanding police work—both internally and from outside agencies.

Please join us in expressing heartfelt gratitude to Detective Wayne Mitchell for his dedicated service to the Town of Ramapo. You have served your community with integrity and commitment. We wish you a long, healthy, and fulfilling retirement—you’ve earned it.

Police/Fire/EMS

Temporary No Parking Alert for Stony Point Memorial Day Parade – May 26, 2025

Published

53 minutes ago

May 24, 2025

Rockland Report Admin

In anticipation of the Annual Stony Point Memorial Day Parade taking place on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 9:30 AM, the Stony Point Police Department will be posting Temporary No Parking signs along the parade route.

SPPD is requesting the cooperation of all residents in adhering to these TEMPORARY NO PARKING restrictions to ensure the safe and unobstructed passage of the Memorial Day Parade.

Your understanding and support help honor veterans with a respectful and safe event for all.

Police/Fire/EMS

Ramapo SROs Partner with Students to Highlight the Dangers of Impaired Driving

Published

2 days ago

May 22, 2025

Rockland Report Admin

As Memorial Day weekend and prom/graduation season approach, our SROs are working proactively to help students understand the real-life consequences of dangerous driving decisions.

Using Fatal Vision Goggles, students got a powerful, hands-on experience showing how alcohol and drug impairment can affect vision, balance, and reaction time—all without ever getting behind the wheel. The experience served as a vivid reminder that just one poor decision can lead to life-altering consequences.

We’re incredibly proud of our students for taking this lesson seriously and grateful to our SROs for their ongoing dedication to keeping our community safe.