Police/Fire/EMS

In Memory of Retired Rockland County Sheriff James Kralik (Apr 19, 1943 – Jul 24, 2017)

Published

7 years ago

July 25, 2019

Rockland Report Editor

James Kralik of Sloatsburg, NY – Retired Rockland County Sheriff (April 19, 1943 – July, 24 2017)

James Kralik known as “Cowboy Kralik,” retired from his post in 2011 after 49 years in the Rockland County Sheriff’s office, spending his final years in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where he owned a horse farm. He was a licensed battlefield guide, frequently guiding tours on horseback. Kralik had been chief of patrol for two decades before being elected sheriff in November, 1991. He will be remembered for the steps he took to unify Rockland’s police and bring federal funding to the area.

He started back in November of 1962 and “the first night, I had to be told my shift was over and to come in,” Kralik said. He immediately became aware of how each town police department was separate from one another and refused to work over town lines. “There was an imaginary line that was a true barrier,” Kralik said, adding, “that is not what I think we should be doing, so I spent my whole law enforcement career trying to change that”

Kralik also pulled in $16 million of federal grant money to be distributed throughout law enforcement in Rockland.
Remembered on this day. It was announced in August of 2018 that the Rockland County sheriff’s complex will be renamed in his memory. The complex will include the Sheriff’s administration offices, jail, and radio room. Kralik, started the Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol Unit, and that legacy lives on to this day.

2019 Wayne Day in Stony Point

Information provided by Rockland County Historian Kato Hatch.

Police/Fire/EMS

Unidentified Man Found Dead in Spring Valley; Ramapo Police Investigating

Published

6 hours ago

April 19, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

SPRING VALLEY, NY — Authorities are investigating after a man was found dead early Saturday morning in the Town of Ramapo.

According to the Ramapo Police Department, officers responded around 7:15 a.m. on April 18, 2026, to a report of a deceased individual near Park Avenue in Spring Valley. At the scene, officers discovered the body of an unidentified male, believed to be between 27 and 34 years old, beneath a parked truck. Police say there is currently no indication that the vehicle itself was involved in the incident.

Preliminary findings suggest the death did not occur immediately prior to the discovery. The circumstances remain unclear and are under active investigation.

The department’s Investigations Unit, along with crash investigators and accident reconstruction teams, responded to the scene and are working to determine what happened. Authorities are also pursuing leads to identify the individual.

The Ramapo Police Department is coordinating with the Spring Valley Police Department, and the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office as the investigation continues.

Officials emphasized that there is no known threat to the public at this time. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Police/Fire/EMS

Suffern Police Check ATMs for Skimmers, Report No Threats Detected

Published

1 week ago

April 11, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

The Suffern Police Department Detective Bureau, in partnership with the Rockland County Intelligence Center, recently conducted a proactive sweep of 35 local businesses to check for ATM and credit card skimming devices. No devices were detected.

Skimming devices are illegal tools used by criminals to capture payment card information during legitimate transactions—often without the victim’s knowledge. This stolen data can then be used to commit fraud and identity theft.

Proactive enforcement efforts like this play a critical role in safeguarding the community by preventing financial crimes before they occur and protecting both residents and local businesses. The Suffern Police Department remains committed to staying ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the continued safety and security of the community.