Police/Fire/EMS

Orangetown PD Issue Alert about Law Enforcement Gift Card Scam

Published

6 years ago

December 4, 2020

ORANGEBURG, NY – The Orangetown Police Department has issued a SCAM ALERT – Legitimate Law Enforcement will NEVER ask for payment in the form of gift cards, wire transfer, or cryptocurrency

There is a phone scam being used where the caller pretends to be a law enforcement official from a police department requiring payment to resolve a legal issue in the form of gift cards. The caller ID on the call may show the phone number to a legitimate police agency. Be aware with current technology anyone’s phone number can be “Spoofed”. Spoofing is when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity.

Four signs that it’s a scam

– Scammers Pretend to be from an organization you know
– Scammers say there’s a problem or a prize
– Scammers Pressure you to act immediately
– Scammers tell you to pay in a specific way

What you can do to avoid a scam

– Block unwanted calls and text messages
– Don’t give your personal or financial information in response to a request that you didn’t expect
– Resist the pressure to act immediately
– Know how scammers tell you to pay
– Stop immediately and talk to someone you trust

You can always call your local police department

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.