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Please Join The CPD And Celebrate The Retirement Of Police Officer Andrew Kelly

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Please join the Clarkstown police department and celebrate the retirement of P.O. Andrew Kelly. Officer Kelly began his distinguished career with the Clarkstown Police Department in July 2006, following an impressive service record with the United States Marine Corps. In addition to his military service, he has been a licensed paramedic with New York State and served with the Greenwich Police Department.
Throughout his career, Officer Kelly exemplified leadership and dedication. As a member of the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) and a skilled police sniper, he showed extraordinary commitment to keeping his fellow officers and the community safe. Additionally, Officer Kelly played a pivotal role as a drill instructor at the Rockland County Police Academy for 10 years, shaping the future of law enforcement by instilling discipline, integrity, and leadership in recruits.
Officer Kelly’s passion for serving the community extended to the Street Crime Unit, working tirelessly to protect and serve. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Officer Kelly is also an avid Ironman and ultra runner, as well as a talented bagpiper with the Rockland County Police Emerald Society.
Please join us in thanking Officer Andrew Kelly for his exceptional service and wishing him the very best in this well earned next chapter.

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Fatal Wrong-Way Crash on I-87 in Clarkstown Under Investigation by New York State Police

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CLARKSTOWN, NY — The New York State Police are investigating a fatal wrong-way crash that occurred early Saturday morning on Interstate 87 southbound in the Town of Clarkstown, Rockland County.

According to officials, at approximately 3:01 a.m., troopers from Troop T Zone 1 responded to a multi-vehicle collision near Mile Marker 18.9, just west of Exit 12. Preliminary findings from Troop T Uniform, Troop F Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), and the Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) indicate that a 2024 Subaru WRX, operated by Brian P. Tortora, 33, of New York, was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of I-87.

Tortora’s vehicle collided head-on with a 2017 Volvo truck towing a trailer, driven by Roberto A. Rondon-Fleites, 52. Moments later, the Subaru was struck by a 2016 Freightliner, also towing a trailer, operated by Wilber M. Ramos, 27. The Freightliner then struck the Volvo truck before coming to a stop.

Tortora, who was the sole occupant of the Subaru, was pronounced dead at the scene. Rondon-Fleites sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Nyack Hospital. Ramos was not injured. No passengers were involved in any of the vehicles.

The New York State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit processed the crash scene as part of the ongoing investigation.

Authorities have not released further details at this time. Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact New York State Police.

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Happening Now: Clarkstown Police and Valley Cottage Fire Dept. Respond to Structure Fire on Fulle Drive; Road Closed

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Clarkstown Police Department Public Safety Alert

Clarkstown Police are currently on scene at an active structure fire located at 350 Fulle Drive. The Valley Cottage Fire Department, along with several mutual aid companies, is actively operating at the scene.

Fulle Drive is closed in both directions as fire operations continue.
At this time, no injuries have been reported.

We urge the public to avoid the area and use alternate routes.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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