Police/Fire/EMS

Fight Outside Garnerville ShopRite Sparks Investigation After Gun Discharge

Published

5 months ago

May 27, 2026

The Town of Haverstraw Police Department is investigating a fight outside the ShopRite in Garnerville that resulted in an accidental gun discharge Sunday evening.

Police said officers responded to reports of a fight in progress at approximately 7:45 p.m. on May 24, 2026, in the parking lot of the ShopRite located at 56 West Ramapo Road.

Upon arrival, officers encountered two adult men on the Rosman Road side of the building. Both individuals sustained minor, non-life-threatening injuries during the altercation and were transported to local hospitals for evaluation. Authorities said both men were treated and later released.

According to the preliminary investigation, one of the men involved was an off-duty member of the New York City Police Department who was carrying a legally owned handgun at the time of the incident.

Police said that during the confrontation, the firearm was removed from the officer’s waistband, causing one round to discharge. The bullet did not strike either of the individuals involved or any bystanders.

Investigators also determined the dispute may have stemmed from allegations that the other man involved had been harassing the NYPD officer’s daughter. Authorities emphasized that the daughter and the other individual are acquaintances only and have never been involved in a domestic relationship.

The Town of Haverstraw Police Department said the investigation remains ongoing in coordination with the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the Town of Haverstraw Police Department Detective Bureau at (845) 354-1500.

Police/Fire/EMS

Haverstraw Police Join No-Shave November to Support Cancer Awareness 2026

Published

3 days ago

November 2, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Residents may notice a few more beards among the officers of the Town of Haverstraw Police Department this November, and it’s all for a good cause.

The department announced that officers are participating in No-Shave November, an annual campaign that raises awareness and funds for cancer-related causes.

With approval from Town Supervisor Howard Phillips, the Town Board and the Chief of Police, participating officers will be putting down their razors for the month while supporting the charitable initiative.

Each participating officer will also make a personal donation to help support the effort.

The department encourages residents not to be surprised if they see officers sporting some extra facial hair throughout November, noting that it’s not a change in grooming standards but rather a way to show support for an important cause.

No-Shave November encourages participants to embrace their natural hair growth while raising awareness and funds for cancer research and support programs.

Police/Fire/EMS

Chestnut Ridge Middle School Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation October 29, 2026

Published

6 days ago

October 30, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Students and staff were evacuated from Chestnut Ridge Middle School on Thursday, October 29, 2026, following a reported bomb threat, according to the Ramapo Police Department.

Police said officers responded to the school at approximately 1:11 p.m. after receiving a report of a bomb threat. Students and staff were safely evacuated from the building and transported to an off-site location.

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to assist with a search of the school. Explosive detection K-9 units from the Ramapo Police Department, Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, Town of Woodbury Police Department and Orange County Sheriff’s Office participated in the search.

The Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Disposal Unit also assisted at the scene.

No explosive devices were found during the search, police confirmed.

Emergency personnel from the South Spring Valley Fire Department, Monsey Fire Department and William P. Faist Volunteer Ambulance Corps were also staged at an off-site location and remained ready to respond if needed.

The Ramapo Police Department’s Investigations Division is continuing to investigate the incident, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Joint Terrorism Task Force.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the Ramapo Police Department at 845-357-2400. Police said all calls will be kept confidential.