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Ramapo and Spring Valley Officers Continue Police Unity Tour Despite COVID-19

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NEW CITY, NY – Every year, Officers from around the nation participate in the Police Unity Tour. The mission of the Police Unity Tour is to raise awareness of Law Enforcement Officers who have died in the line of duty. Police Officer ride their bicycles from NJ to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. Over 2500 bicyclists participate in this event.

This year, the ride was cancelled due to COVID 19. However, that did not stop Detective Fitzgerald and Detective Braddock of the Ramapo PBA and Detective Sgt.Lopez of the Spring Valley PBA from continuing their efforts in honoring all of the “Fallen Heroes.The three rode from Ramapo PD to Spring Valley PD and ended at the Police Memorial in New City NY. The Officers placed flowers at the memorial located in New City in memory of the fallen Officers.

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Rockland Paramedics Evacuate Garnerville Family After Dangerous Carbon Monoxide Leak Was Detected

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February 18, 2025

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Congratulations to Todd Reinertsen and Scott Nava working Medic 1 for a great job this morning saving 5 adults and 4 children with carbon monoxide poisoning. Medic 1 responded to a residence in Garnerville for a woman complaining of headache and nausea. While assessing the woman, the portable carbon monoxide detectors carried by our paramedics for many years began alerting to high levels of CO in the house. Todd and Scott quickly evacuated the house and determined that all residents were feeling sick with headaches and nausea. Their quick action saved lives today.
All 9 family members were transported to Montefiore Nyack with two ambulances from Haverstraw Ambulance Corps, Inc. and one from Congers-Valley Cottage Volunteer Ambulance Corps. for evaluation and treatment. In addition SW Johnson Fire Department (Department 23) responded and confirmed carbon monoxide was present in the house. Great teamwork everyone!

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Stony Point Police Department Received A Report Of A House Fire On Stella Court

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February 17, 2025

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At approximately 7:00PM on Sunday, February 16, 2025 the Stony Point Police Department received a report of a house fire on Stella court. Officers responded and observed heavy smoke coming from the residence. The resident of the household was located outside and confirmed that no one else was inside. Stony Point Detectives, along with the Rockland County Sheriffs Department Arson and BCI Units responded to investigate. Currently the fire does not appear to be suspicious. Thank you to Stony Point FD, Haverstraw FD, West Haverstraw FD, Thiells FD, New City FD, Suffern FD, Fort Montgomery FD, Stony Point Ambulance, Rockland Paramedics, Spring Hill Ambulance, Rockland County Highway Dept and the American Red Cross.

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