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Please Join The RPD In Congratulating Lt. Anthony Giardina On His Retirement

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Please join the Ramapo Police Department in congratulating Lieutenant Anthony Giardina on his retirement after 27 years of dedicated service with the Ramapo Police Department. Lt. Giardina was a trailblazer as the department’s first K9 officer, helping to shape and grow the program into what it is today. He also played a key role in managing our Intern Program and successfully led the department through re-accreditation as the NYS Law Enforcement Accreditation Program Manager. His commitment to professional development extended further as a graduate of Session 278 of the FBI National Academy in Quantico. Thank you for your outstanding service, Lt. Giardina. We wish you a long, happy, and healthy retirement.

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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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